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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8
Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To connect to a wireless network, do the following:
1
Ensure the airplane mode is turned off. If the airplane mode is turned on,
press the hotkey F7 () to turn it off.
2
Open the charms bar and select Settings . A list of available
wireless networks will be displayed.
3
Click a network name in the list, and then click Connect.
Note:Some networks require a ne twork security key or passphrase for connection. To
connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet service
provider (ISP) for the security key or passphrase.