3 Networking (select models only)

Your Slate supports wireless Internet access. For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection.

Creating a wireless connection

Your Slate may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices:

Wireless local area network (WLAN) device

Bluetooth® device

For more information on wireless technology, refer to the information and Web site links provided in Help and Support.

Identifying wireless and network icons

Icon

Name

Description

 

 

 

 

Network (connected)

Indicates that one or more network devices are connected to a

 

 

network.

 

 

 

 

Network

Indicates that network devices are not connected to a network

 

(disconnected)

 

 

 

 

 

Network (disabled/

Indicates that no wireless connections are available.

 

disconnected)

 

 

 

 

Using operating system controls

The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems.

Tap Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. For more information, tap Start > Help and Support.

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