How to Disable Airplane Mode in your Dell Laptop – Guide
If you’re having trouble connecting to a WiFi network on your Dell laptop running Windows 7, 8, or 10, it may be because airplane mode is enabled. Here’s how to turn it off.
Disable Airplane Mode on your Dell Laptop
From the Action Center
Press the Windows logo + A key on your Dell keyboard to open the action center. Alternatively, you can access it by clicking the message-moon icon in the lower right corner of your screen.
The action center will reveal all your wireless communications, including airplane mode.
Tap the airplane icon ✈ to enable or disable airplane mode.
WiFi notification
To access the toolbar on a Dell laptop, go to the bottom right corner of the screen.
To access WiFi, click the wireless logo in the toolbar. If it’s not visible, click the up arrow to reveal additional tools.
Clicking the toolbar reveals a pop up with WiFi, airplane mode and Mobile Access points (on some Dell laptops).
Tap the airplane icon ✈ to toggle airplane mode.
In Windows settings
Press the Windows logo key + I to open your settings, or access them from the Windows bar.
Users can select their network and internet connection in the settings menu.
To turn on Airplane mode, navigate to the left side of your device.
Airplane mode can be toggled on or off, allowing users to control their device’s connection to the outside world.
Airplane mode Button on your keyboard
Laptop keyboards from Dell and other brands feature a dedicated key to enable or disable airplane mode.
Locating the airplane mode key on your keyboard is easy: simply check the F keys at the top of your keyboard for one with an airplane symbol.
The Airplane Mode key on your keyboard can be either F9 or F12.
Press one of the F keys to quickly toggle airplane mode.
Final note
If you’re having trouble turning off Airplane Mode on your Dell laptop, this guide can help. Got questions? Reach out to us. And don’t forget to share the love by passing it along to your friends.
