126 Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Setting up for communications

Setting up for communications
To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate
across the telephone lines with another computer, you need:
❖A browser or communications program
❖An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan
to use the Internet
❖A way to connect to the ISP (for example Wi-Fi®/LAN, etc.)

Using Wireless LAN connectivity

Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to
purchase additional software, external hardware or services.
Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited.
Your system comes 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.
For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to
your wireless networking device documentation or your network
administrator.
To turn your wireless communication ON/OFF, press Fn+F8.
To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key
Fn + F8. For more information see “Disabling or enabling wireless
devices” on page 196.
When the Wireless antenna is ON, the wireless indicator light will
be lit.
For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see “Wireless
networking problems” on page 175.

Connecting your computer to a network

You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.
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