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Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to a WLAN, follow these steps:
1.Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If the device is on, the wireless light is on (white). If the wireless light is amber, press the wireless button.
2.From the Desktop, tap or click the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
3.Select your WLAN from the list.
4.Select Next.
If the WLAN is a
NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.
NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, from the Desktop,
5.Follow the
After the connection is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the Desktop taskbar, to verify the name and status of the connection.
NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors.
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)
A Bluetooth device provides
●Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA)
●Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone)
●Imaging devices (printer, camera)
●Audio devices (headset, speakers)
●Mouse
Bluetooth devices provide
Connecting to a wired network
Your computer supports a local area network (LAN) wired connection. A LAN connection uses a network cable and is much faster than a modem connection, which uses a telephone cable. Both cables are sold separately.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem cable or telephone cable into an
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