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Wireless LAN
Before using a wireless LAN, turn the wireless LAN communication on.
Turning on/off the wireless LAN communication
1
Slide the wireless switch to turn on/off wireless LAN. (
)
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When turning on wireless LAN
If you cannot turn on wireless LAN using the wireless switch, confirm the Wireless Switch Utility setting (
). If you cannot turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility, try the following procedure.
A
Click
or
on the notification area and click [Network and Sharing Center].
B
Click [Manage network connections].
C
Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] and click [Enable].
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A standard user needs to enter an administrator password.
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When [Disable] is displayed, [Wireless Network Connection] is already enabled.
D
Turn on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility.
NOTE
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You can use the following procedure instead of turning on wireless LAN in the Wireless Switch Utility.
A
Click
(Start) - [Control Panel] - [Adjust commonly used mobility settings].
B
Click [Turn wireless on] in [Wireless Network].
• When [Turn wireless off] is displayed, the wireless network is already on.
• If you cannot select [Turn wireless on], the wireless switch is turned off.
Setting the wireless LAN access point
Preparation
Follow the instruction manual of the wireless LAN access point to make settings for the access point to recognize the com-
puter.
1
Turn the wireless LAN on.
2
Click
or
on the notification area and click [Connect to a network].
The [Connect to a network] screen appears.
3
Click
and select an access point, and click [Connect].
Using the Wireless LAN Function