Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1
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Enabling wireless connection
To confirm that Airplane mode is disabled, go to the desktop and check the notification area.
If you see the icon displayed on the lower right, then Airplane mode is on. Otherwise,
wireless function is enabled.
If Airplane mode is on, do one of the following
to enable the wireless fun ction:
•Open the charms, select Settings to open the Network configuration page, and
then toggle the Airplane mode switch to Off.
Connecting to a wireless network
After wireless has been enabled, the tablet will scan for available wireless networks and display
them in the wireless n etwork list. To connect to a wireless network, click the network name in
the list, and then click Connect.
Note: Airplane mode is disabled by default.
Note: Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for connection. To connect to one of
those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the
security key or passphrase.