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Operating Basics
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Wireless communication switch
You can enable or disable Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions, with the on/off
switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off. Slide the
switch toward the left of the computer to turn it on and toward the right of the
computer to turn it off.
Turn the computer off when you enter an airplane and check the carrier’s regula-
tions before you use a computer on board.
Wireless communication Indicator
The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless com-
munication functions.
If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN, restart the computer or follow
the procedures below to enable the system to recognize Wireless LAN. Click
Start, open Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, click System, click
Device Manager, double-click Network Adapters, and rightclick the wireless
device then choose Enable.
It may not be possible to make a network connection to a specified network name
using the ad hoc network function.
If this occurs, the new network(*) will have to be configured for all computers
connected to the same network in order to re-enable network connections.
* Please be sure to use new network name.
Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the
indicator. It will stop glowing when the wireless communication
function is off.
Indicator status Indication
Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off.
Automatic power down because of overheating.
Power malfunction
Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on.
Wireless LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an appli-
cation.