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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 modem/
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 a 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
When the Wireless antenna is ON, the wireless indicator light
will
be lit.
For help with common Wi-Fi
®
networking problems, see
networking problems” on page 187
.
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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