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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Setting up for communications
Setting up for communications
To connect to the Internet or to communicate across
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
Wi-Fi
®
/LAN/broadband connection, etc.)
Connect to the Internet
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.
Follow the steps below to set up your Wireless connection.
1 Move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the
screen or swipe in from the right edge. When the
Windows
®
charms appear, click or touch the Settings
( ) charm.
2 Click or touch the
Wi-Fi () icon.
The Networks screen appears.
3 Select your network.
4 Click or touch
Connect.
5 Enter the network security key (if applicable).
6 Click or touch
Next.
Your computer should then be connected.
To enable or disable wireless communication, use the
Fn + F8 key. For more information see “TOSHIBA
Function Keys” on page 170.
When Airplane mode is OFF, the wireless indicator light
will be lit.
For help with common Wi-Fi
®
networking problems, see
“Wireless networking problems” on page 159.
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