Acer A500-10S16U Putting your tablet in Airplane mode, Activating or deactivating connections

Putting your tablet in Airplane mode

You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off network and Bluetooth functions and use your tablet during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard.

Switch your tablet off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems.

Note: When Airplane mode is active, the icon is displayed in the status area.

Turn Airplane mode on or off by tapping Settings > Wireless & Networks > Airplane mode.

Activating or deactivating connections

Open the Application menu and tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks to manage your connection settings.

Each connection will have a green check when turned on.

Alternatively, you can tap on the right side of the status bar to manage connection settings.

Adjusting connection settings

This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.

Item

Description

Airplane mode	Disables all wireless connections so you can safely use this
	device onboard an aircraft.
Wi-Fi	Turns the Wi-Fi function on or off.
Wi-Fi settings	Sets up and manages your wireless access points.
Bluetooth	Turns the Bluetooth function on or off.
Bluetooth settings	Manages your Bluetooth connections, sets a device name
	and discoverability.
VPN settings	Sets up and manages Virtual Private Networks.

If your tablet includes 3G features, some additional options are available:

Item

Description

Tethering &	Shares your tablet’s mobile data connection via USB or as a
portable hotspot	portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Mobile networks	Sets your options for connecting to mobile networks.
Internet sharing	Shares your mobile data connection with the connected
	computer.

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