Wireless LAN
Useful Information
Precautions
Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or
in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect the operation of devices in the vicinity
zAbide by instructions regarding use in airplanes and hospitals.
zIf you intend to use the computer in the environments described above, turn off the wireless LAN power. (below)
Prevent theft of data or unauthorized access to the hard disk via a wireless LAN
zWhen using the wireless LAN function, there is a danger that data may be stolen from the hard disk, or that shared files may be accessed. If you plan to use wireless LAN functions, we recommend that you do so only after making the appropriate security settings, such as for encryption.
Turning on/off the Wireless LAN Power
zBefore using a wireless LAN, turn it on using the wireless LAN switch.
zAfter turning the wireless LAN power on or off, it may take some time before the [Available Networks] screen is renewed.
1 Slide the wireless LAN switch (A) to turn the wireless LAN power on or off.
z To turn the power on, slide the switch to the right.
The wireless LAN icon 
will show.
zTo turn the power off, slide the switch to the left.
The wireless LAN icon 
will show.
Enable/Disable Wireless LAN Standard IEEE802.11a
In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law. Comply with the laws in the country concerned. (Î page 3)
1 Click the 
icon (when the wireless LAN is on) or the 
icon (when the wireless LAN is off) on the notification area.
2 To disable IEEE802.11a:
zClick [802.11a Disabled].
To enable IEEE802.11a:
zClick [802.11a Enabled].
Even when IEEE802.11a is enabled or disabled, 
or 
will not change.
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