142 Enhancing Productivity
Exchanging data with another computer
Using Wireless LAN Connectivity
Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module.
This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond
networking equipment, and can connect many different kinds of
electronic devices without the need for cables. This feature uses
the 2.45 GHz frequency band for wireless communications, and
can transmit at data rates up to 1 MBit/sec. The range, (through
walls and floors) of the wireless transmission is up to 100 feet.
To use your wireless communication, follow these steps:
1Flip the wireless on/off switch to the On position
The antenna is enabled.
2While holding down the Function Key (FN), press F8 until
the wireless LAN icon is highlighted.
3Release the keys.
The wireless LAN is now enabled.
Accessing the wireless modules using your computer’s system tray
The following information is for systems which have integrated
wireless modules.
When using your Wi-Fi™ or Bluetooth™ module, your computer
may display a Safely Remove Hardware icon in the desktop’s
system tray to indicate that it is in use. Do not confuse the system
tray’s icon with other removable PC Card devices you may have
installed.
You can use the system tray’s Safely Remove Hardware icon to
turn off your Wi-Fi™ or Bluetooth™ module. However, if you do so
you will need to restart the computer in order to reactivate the
module.
Your Wi-Fi™ or Bluetooth™ module is integrated into your
computer system. It is recommended that you do not remove the