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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Acer A500-10S16U, XE.H60PN.006 manual Putting your tablet in Airplane mode, Activating or deactivating connections