1.Press F9 to turn on the wireless feature.

2.Click the wireless network connection status icon in the Windows notification area. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.

3.Double-click a network to connect to it. Provide required information if needed.

If you need to connect to different wireless networks in different locations, use the following software to manage multiple network profiles so that the computer connects to an available network automatically when the location changes:

For Windows 7: Use the Access Connections program. For instructions on how to start the Access Connections program, see “Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system” on page 15.

For Windows 8: Open the Lenovo Settings program and click Location Awareness. See “Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system” on page 16.

Attention:

If you want to use the wireless features on an airplane, check the services with the airline before boarding the airplane.

If there are restrictions on the use of computer wireless features on an airplane, you need to disable your computer wireless features before boarding. To disable the wireless features, see “Enabling or disabling the wireless features” on page 39.

Using Bluetooth

Some models are equipped with a Bluetooth card that is compliant with Bluetooth Specification 4.0.

To enable the Bluetooth feature on the Windows 7 operating system, press F9 to open the wireless radio switchboard. Then turn on the Bluetooth radio. For the Windows 8 operating system, the Bluetooth feature is on by default.

Sending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device

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

1.Enable the Bluetooth feature.

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

3.Select Send To Bluetooth Devices.

4.Select a Bluetooth device and then follow the instructions on the screen.

For details, refer to the Windows help information system.

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.

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

Checking the wireless network connection status

You can check your computer wireless network connection status and wireless signal strength through the wireless network connection status icon in the Windows notification area. The more bars encompassed, the better the signal.

For the Windows 7 operating system, you also can check the Access Connections gauge, the Access Connections status icon, or the Access Connections wireless network connection status icon in the Windows notification area.

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Lenovo E530c Using Bluetooth, Checking the wireless network connection status, Sending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device

3484BGU, 627156U, 32605TS, E535, E530c specifications

Lenovo has long been known for its reliable and performance-oriented laptops, and the E530c series is no exception. The E530c, along with model variants like the 32605TS, E430, 627156U, and 3484BGU, caters to the needs of both business and personal users, striking a balance between affordability and functionality.

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