Lenovo 23539KU manual Using Bluetooth, Using WiMAX, Checking wireless connection status

To use the wireless WAN feature, start the Access Connections program. For information on how to start the Access Connections program, see “Accessing ThinkVantage programs” on page 14.

Using Bluetooth

If your computer is equipped with the integrated Bluetooth feature, you can enable or disable the feature by pressing Fn+F5. When you press Fn+F5, a list of wireless features is displayed. You can enable or disable the Bluetooth feature with a single click.

To configure a Bluetooth device or manage connection settings, use Bluetooth Devices in Control Panel.

1.Click Start ➙ Control Panel.

2.Click Hardware and Sound.

3.Click Devices and Printers.

To send data to a Bluetooth-enabled device, do the following:

1.Right-click the data that you want to send.

2.Select Send To ➙ Bluetooth Devices.

Note: If you use the wireless feature (the 802.11 standard) of your computer simultaneously with a Bluetooth option, data transmission speed can be delayed and the performance of the wireless feature can be degraded.

To add a Bluetooth device, do the following:

1.Press Fn+F5 and enable the Bluetooth feature.

2.Click the Bluetooth icon from the Windows notification area and select Add a Device.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen to establish the connection.

After you add a Bluetooth device, double click the device from the device list to configure the profiles of that device. For details about supported profiles, see “Wireless related information” on page 159.

For more information about using the Bluetooth feature, refer to the Windows help information system and the Bluetooth help information system.

Using WiMAX

Some ThinkPad notebooks come with a built-in wireless LAN card integrating WiMAX technology.

WiMAX, a long-range wireless data transmission technology based on the 802.16 standard, provides you with a “last mile” broadband connectivity similar to that offered by cable or ADSL, but without the need to physically connect a cable to the personal computer.

To use the WiMAX feature, start the Access Connections program.

Checking wireless connection status

Access Connections gauge

The Access Connections gauge on the taskbar displays the signal strength and status of your wireless connection.

You can find more detailed information about the signal strength and status of your wireless connection by opening the Access Connections program or by right-clicking the Access Connections gauge on the taskbar and selecting View Status of Wireless Connection.

• Access Connections gauge states: wireless LAN

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