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Exploring Your Options
Exchanging data with another computer
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Using Bluetooth
The following information applies to those systems with the
optional Bluetooth wireless feature:
Bluetooth is a technology that expands wireless
communication beyond networking equipment, and can
connect many different kinds of electronic devices without
the need for cables. Bluetooth uses the 2.4 GHz frequency
band for wireless communications.
Bluetooth can transmit at data rates up to 1 MBit/sec. The
range (through walls and floors) of the wireless transmission
is up to 100 feet.
If your computer is equipped with Bluetooth, and you want to
enable the Bluetooth module:
1 Flip the wireless antenna on/off switch to the on position.
The antenna is enabled.
2 Hold down the function key (
Fn) and press F8 until the
Bluetooth icon is highlighted.
3 Release the keys.
Bluetooth is now enabled.
NOTE: Your Bluetooth module is based on the Bluetooth
specification version 1.1. Toshiba cannot confirm all compatibility
with PC products and/or electronic devices using Bluetooth other
than Toshiba mobile PCs.
Setting up a direct cable connection
To establish a direct cable connection with another computer:
1 Click Start, All Programs.
2 Point to Accessories, Communications, and click New
Connection Wizard.
3 Click Next.