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 tapping → [Settings] → [Wi-Fi].
Note
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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
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From the home screen, tap → [Settings] → [Wi-Fi].
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Tap the switch to turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi access point
1.
From the home screen, tap → [Settings] → [Wi-Fi].
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Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on.
2.
Select the desired network name.
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If the desired network name is not displayed, you may need to enter the network name (SSID) manually. See Entering the network name (SSID) manually for more information.
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If you are connecting to a network with security protection, enter the password.
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Tap [CONNECT].
Entering the network name (SSID) manually
1.
From the home screen, tap → [Settings] → [Wi-Fi].
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Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on.
2.
Tap → [Add network].
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Enter the network name (SSID), then enter the network’s security type and password, if required.
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Select the security type from [None], [WEP], [WPA/WPA2 PSK], or [802.1x EAP].
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Tap [SAVE].
Selecting the frequency band used for Wi-Fi
1.
From the home screen, tap → [Settings] → [Wi-Fi].
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Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on.
2.
Tap → [Advanced] → [Wi-Fi frequency band].
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Select the desired setting.
Setting a portable Wi-Fi access point (certain models only)
You can use the unit as a Wi-Fi access point to connect other devices that are compatible with wireless LAN to the Internet.
1.
From the home screen, tap → [Settings] → [More] → [Tethering & portable hotspot].
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Tap the [Portable Wi-Fi hotspot] switch to turn it on.
3.
Tap [Set up Wi-Fi hotspot].
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Configure the network name, security type, and password as desired, and then tap [SAVE].
Using peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connections (Wi-Fi Direct)
The unit can establish peer-to-peer connections with other devices that are compatible with Wi-Fi Direct. This allows you to directly send and receive data between the unit and other devices without using a wireless access point.
1.
From the home screen, tap → [Settings] → [Wi-Fi].
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Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on.
2.
Tap → [Advanced] → [Wi-Fi Direct].
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Select the desired settings and functions as necessary.
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Available devices are displayed under [Peer devices].