ThinkPad Helix 20CG, User Manual

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To connect to the mobile network, do the following:
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.
2. Tap the Settings charm.
3. Tap the network icon. A list of available networks is displayed.
4. In the Mobile broadband section, slide the control to the right to turn it on.
5. Tap the network name. A menu is displayed.
6. Tap Connect .
When you are connected to the mobile network, set the active mobile network as metered connection to
reduce the amount of data you send and receive.
To set the active mobile network as metered connection, do the following:
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.
2. Tap Settings
➙
Change PC settings .
3. In the navigation panel, tap Network ➙ Connections .
4. In the Mobile broadband section, tap the network name. A menu is displayed.
5. In the Set as a metered connection section, slide the control to the right to turn it on.
After you set your mobile network as a metered connection, you can disable the Download over metered
connections feature to prevent extra charges.
To disable the Download over metered connections feature, do the following:
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.
2. Tap Settings ➙ Change PC settings .
3. In the navigation panel, tap PC and devices ➙ Devices .
4. In the Download over metered connections section, slide the control to the left to turn it off.
Sharing your Internet connection
You can share your mobile broadband Internet connection with multiple devices.
To share your Internet connection, do the following:
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.
2. Tap Settings ➙ Change PC settings .
3. In the navigation panel, tap Network ➙ Connections .
4. In the Mobile broadband section, tap the network name. A menu is displayed.
5. In the Share this connection section, slide the control to the right to turn it on.
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).
Pairing with a Bluetooth device
To connect and exchange data with another Bluetooth device, pair your tablet with the Bluetooth device
by doing the following:
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms.
Chapter 3
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Wireless networks and devices
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