Lenovo ThinkPad Helix 20CG, User Manual

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Note: If the Airplane mode control is on, or the Wi-Fi / Mobile broadband control is off, the list might
not be displayed. Tap the corresponding control to display the list.
2. Tap a network to join it. For secured networks, enter the valid password when prompted.
Using Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Use Bluetooth to establish a wireless
connection with another Bluetooth-enabled device over a distance of about 10 m (32.8 ft).
To pair your tablet with a Bluetooth device:
1. Turn on the Bluetooth device and make it discoverable. For more information, see the document that
comes with the Bluetooth device.
2. Enable the Bluetooth feature of your tablet by doing the following:
• For Windows 8.1: Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms. Tap Settings ➙
Change PC settings ➙ PC and devices ➙ Bluetooth . Then tap the Bluetooth control to turn it on.
A list of available Bluetooth devices is displayed.
• For Windows 10: Open the Start menu, tap Settings . If Settings is not displayed, tap All apps to
display all programs, and then tap Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth . Then tap the Bluetooth control
to turn it on. A list of available Bluetooth devices is displayed.
3. Select the target Bluetooth device and tap Pair .
Using the NFC connection
Near field communication (NFC) is a high-frequency and short-range wireless communications technology.
Depending on the model, your tablet might come with the NFC feature. By using the NFC feature, you can
establish radio communications between your tablet and another NFC-enabled device over a distance no
more than a few centimeters.
If your tablet is equipped with the NFC feature, you can find the NFC icon on the tablet.
By default, the NFC feature is enabled. If the NFC feature of your tablet is disabled, do the following to
enable the NFC feature:
• For Windows 8.1:
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.
2. Tap Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ NFC .
3. Tap the NFC control to turn it on.
• For Windows 10:
1. Open the Start menu.
2. Tap Settings . If Settings is not displayed, tap All apps to display all programs, and then tap Settings
➙ Devices ➙ Network ➙ Airplane mode .
3. Tap the NFC control to turn it on.
If you still cannot enable the NFC feature, check the NFC setting in the ThinkPad Tablet Setup program
by doing the following:
1. Start the ThinkPad Tablet Setup program. See “ThinkPad Tablet Setup” on page 83.
2. Tap Security ➙ I/O Port Access .
3. Set the NFC option to On .
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