Toshiba Portege 3500, User Manual

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Operating Basics
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Bluetooth
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wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between
electronic devices such as desktop computers, printers and mobile
phones.
You cannot use the built-in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth
PC card simultaneously.
Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:
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The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operates in the 2.45 GHz
band, which is license-free and compatible with radio systems in most
countries in the world.
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You can easily establish links between two or more devices. The link is
maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight.
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Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security:
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Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it
impossible to falsify the origin of a message.
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Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy.
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You can enable or disable wireless LAN function, with the on/off switch.
No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the
switch to the right to turn it on and to the left to turn it off.
Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the LED. It will stop
glowing when the wireless communication function is off.