Wi-Fi
You can use the unit to connect to a wireless LAN access point and access emails and the Internet. Wi-Fi-related settings are available by flicking the Start screen to the left, and then in the All apps list, tapping [Settings][Network & wireless][Wi-Fi].
Note
The Wi-Fi antenna is contained in the gray area indicated in the illustration below. Covering the area around the antenna with your hand may affect the signal quality.
Turning Wi-Fi on and off
1.
Flick the Start screen to the left, and then in the All apps list, tap [Settings][Network & wireless][Wi-Fi].
2.
Tap the [Wi-Fi] switch to turn it on or off.
Note
If you turn off Wi-Fi, you can set how it turns back on. In [Turn Wi-Fi back on], select the desired setting.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi access point
1.
Flick the Start screen to the left, and then in the All apps list, tap [Settings][Network & wireless][Wi-Fi].
Make sure that the [Wi-Fi] switch is turned on.
2.
Select the desired network name, and then tap [Connect].
If the desired network name is not displayed, you may need to enter the network name (SSID) manually. See Adding a network name (SSID) manually for more information.
3.
If you are connecting to a network with security protection, enter the network security key (password).
4.
Tap [Next].
Adding a network name (SSID) manually
1.
Flick the Start screen to the left, and then in the All apps list, tap [Settings][Network & wireless][Wi-Fi].
Make sure that the [Wi-Fi] switch is turned on.
2.
Tap [Manage known networks].
3.
Tap [Add a new network], and then enter the network name (SSID).
4.
Enter the network’s security type, security key, or EAP method, if required.
Tap [Connect automatically] and [Connect even if this network is not broadcasting] checkboxes to turn them on, if required.
5.
Tap [Save].
Configuring a network (Static IP) manually
1.
Flick the Start screen to the left, and then in the All apps list, tap [Settings][Extras][Other settings][Advanced].
2.
Tap [Static IP].
3.
Tap the [Configure network settings manually] switch to turn it on.
4.
Enter necessary network settings, and then tap [Done].
5.
Turn the unit off, and then turn it on again.
The network settings will be enabled after restarting the unit.
Selecting the frequency band used for Wi-Fi
1.
Flick the Start screen to the left, and then in the All apps list, tap [Settings][Extras][Other settings][Advanced].
2.
Tap the drop-down list under [Wi-Fi frequency band] and then select the desired setting.
Selecting the Wi-Fi roaming signal level
Use this procedure to make the unit roam to a better Wi-Fi access point quickly.
1.
Flick the Start screen to the left, and then in the All apps list, tap [Settings][Extras][Other settings][Advanced].
2.
Tap the drop-down list under [Wi-Fi roaming signal level] and then select the desired setting.