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Wireless Communication
Wi-Fi
CAUTION
- In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz wireless LAN) standard is restricted by law.
If you use this computer in these locations, turn off the Wi-Fi by performing the steps in "Enabling/Disabling the Wi-Fi Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a)" (see below).
- Do not use Wi-Fi on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where Wi-Fi signals may affect devices.
Follow the instructions of airline companies and hospitals.
If you use this computer in these locations, disable 5 GHz Wi-Fi by using Airplane mode.
- To avoid unauthorized access to this computer through Wi-Fi, we recommend you to make security settings such as encryption before using Wi-Fi. Otherwise your stored data can be exposed to the risk of unauthorized access.
NOTE
- Communication is established through the Wi-Fi antenna (A).
Do not block the antenna area with your hand or body.
- The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by.
Using the Wi-Fi Function
- Touch
- [
Settings] - [
Wi-Fi].
- If [Wi-Fi] is set to OFF, touch
to set Wi-Fi to ON
Start scanning the Wi-Fi networks.
- If necessary, make settings for Wi-Fi communication by performing the following steps.
- Touch a network to connect and make necessary settings by following the on-screen instructions.
Using the Wi-Fi direct
When using "Wi-Fi direct" function, you can send/receive data to/from other Wi-Fi devices without Wi-Fi access point. Optional application is needed to send/receive data to/from other devices.
On this computer, you can enable "Wi-Fi direct" function by performing the following steps.
- Touch
- [
Settings] - [
Wi-Fi].
- Touch
at the top right of the screen, then touch [Wi-Fi Direct].
- Configure the "Wi-Fi Direct" function as follows if necessary.
- Touch the device you want to connect.
If the device supporting "Wi-Fi Direct" does not appear in the list, touch [SEARCH FIR DEVICES].
- Follow the instructions on the screen to configure the necessary settings.
NOTE
- When connecting a display, the display must support Miracast. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the display.
Enabling/Disabling the Wi-Fi Standard IEEE802.11a (802.11a)
- Touch
- [
Settings] - [
Wi-Fi].
- Touch
- [Advanced] - [Wi-Fi frequency band], then touch the frequency band to use.
NOTE
- In some countries, communication using IEEE802.11a (5 GHz Wi-Fi) standard is restricted by law.
- If IEEE802.11a is enabled or disabled while the computer is connected to an IEEE802.11b/g access point, the connection will be temporarily interrupted.
Bluetooth
NOTE
- Communication is established through the Bluetooth antenna (A).
Do not block the antenna area with your hand or body.
- The transmission rate will be lower when a microwave oven is used near by.
Using the Bluetooth Function
- Touch
- [
Settings] - [
Bluetooth].
- If [Bluetooth] is set to [OFF], touch
to set Bluetooth to ON.
- If necessary, make settings for Bluetooth connection by performing the following steps.
- Touch a device to connect.
If the device you want to connect is not displayed, touch [SEARCH FOR DEVICES].
- Make necessary settings by following the on-screen instructions.
NOTE
- When using the Bluetooth keyboard with fixed PIN number ("0000"), input screen of PIN number may not displayed.
In this case, input "0000" and touch [Enter] key on the screen keyboard.
Sharing Internet Connection
The computer's Wi-Fi Internet connection can be used by other computers that are connected via Bluetooth. The following connection settings must be configured to share the Internet connection via Bluetooth.
- Touch
- [
Settings] - [More...] - [Tethering].
- Touch [Bluetooth tethering] to add a check mark.
Wireless WAN
<Only for model with wireless WAN>
This computer is equipped with the Wireless WAN enabling you to communicate using radio frequencies.
NOTE
- Communication is established through the Wireless WAN antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand or body.
Inserting/Removing a microSIM Card
Before using the Wireless WAN, set a microSIM card to the microSIM card slot.
To insert a microSIM card
- Turn off the computer.
- Disconnect the AC adaptor, remove the battery pack (
Replacing the Battery Pack).
- Open the cover (A).
- Insert the microSIM card into the microSIM card slot (B) with the contact side facing downward and with the cut corner oriented as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
- Do not insert the microSIM card upside down.
- Close the microSIM card slot cover.
- If the cover is not closed, the microSIM card may jump out when the computer falls.
- Insert the battery pack and connect the AC adaptor.
To remove a microSIM card
- Turn off the computer.
- Disconnect the AC adaptor, remove the battery pack (
Replacing the Battery Pack).
- Push the card.
It will come out of the slot a little bit.
- Pull the card all the way out.
- Close the microSIM card slot cover.
- Insert the battery pack and connect the AC adaptor.
Airplane Mode
When using this computer in where the wireless network is prohibited (on airplanes, in hospitals, etc.), turn off all wireless network by performing one of the following steps.
When the [Airplane mode] is set to "ON", all wireless network of this computer are turned off.
Using Dashboard
- Press
(A button) to start "Dashboard".
- Touch [Airplane] to turn airplane mode on/off.
Using Settings Application
- Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen.
[Quick Settings] appears.
- Touch [
AIRPLANE MODE] to turn airplane mode on/off.
Using Power button
- Long press
(Power button).
- Touch [Airplane mode] to turn airplane mode on/off.