Modem and Network Connections

Checking the Wireless Connection Status

If you are within range of your wireless network, your notebook automatically connects.

To check the status of your wireless connection:

»Open Network and Internet Connections in Control Panel, and then select the connection.

Making Bluetooth Wireless

Connections (Select Models)

If your notebook includes Bluetooth wireless capabilities, you can use it to make short-range radio connections to a wireless personal area network (PAN) and access other Bluetooth-compatible devices, such as other notebooks, cell phones, and printers.

For details on how to use your notebook for Bluetooth wireless networking, refer to the Bluetooth CD included with your notebook. This CD will provide you with the overviews and step-by-step information on setting up and using your Bluetooth wireless device.

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