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Connecting to a WLAN, Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)

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Connecting to a WLAN Before you can connect to a WLAN with this procedure, you must first set up internet access. NOTE: When you are setting up internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an internet service provider (ISP). To purchase internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, and test the internet service. 1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. 2. On the taskbar, select the network status icon, and then connect to one of the available networks. If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Enter the code, and then select Next to complete the connection. NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you might be out of range of a wireless router or access point. NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN that you want to connect to: 1. On the taskbar, right-click the network status icon, and then select Network and Internet settings. 2. Select Wi-Fi, and then select Manage known networks. 3. Select Add network. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection. After the connection is made, right-click the network status icon at the far right of the taskbar to verify the name and status of the connection. NOTE: The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation, router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and floors. Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices. ● Computers (desktop, notebook) ● Phones (cellular, cordless, smartphone) ● Imaging devices (printer, camera) ● Audio devices (headset, speakers) ● Mouse ● External keyboard Connecting Bluetooth devices Before you can use a Bluetooth device, you must establish a Bluetooth connection. 1. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type bluetooth in the search box, and then select Bluetooth and other devices settings. Connecting to a WLAN 17

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Connecting to a WLAN
Before you can connect to a WLAN with this procedure, you must first set up internet access.
NOTE:
When you are setting up internet access in your home, you must establish an account with an
internet service provider (ISP). To purchase internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. The ISP will
help set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless router to the modem, and test the
internet service.
1.
Be sure that the WLAN device is on.
2.
On the taskbar, select the network status icon, and then connect to one of the available networks.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Enter the code, and
then select
Next
to complete the connection.
NOTE:
If no WLANs are listed, you might be out of range of a wireless router or access point.
NOTE:
If you do not see the WLAN that you want to connect to:
1.
On the taskbar, right-click the network status icon, and then select
Network and Internet settings
.
2.
Select
Wi-Fi
, and then select
Manage known networks
.
3.
Select
Add network
.
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
After the connection is made, right-click the network status icon at the far right of the taskbar to verify the
name and status of the connection.
NOTE:
The functional range (how far your wireless signals travel) depends on WLAN implementation,
router manufacturer, and interference from other electronic devices or structural barriers such as walls and
floors.
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only)
A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections
that traditionally link electronic devices.
●
Computers (desktop, notebook)
●
Phones (cellular, cordless, smartphone)
●
Imaging devices (printer, camera)
●
Audio devices (headset, speakers)
●
Mouse
●
External keyboard
Connecting Bluetooth devices
Before you can use a Bluetooth device, you must establish a Bluetooth connection.
1.
Select the
Search
icon in the taskbar, type
bluetooth
in the search box, and then select
Bluetooth and
other devices settings
.
Connecting to a WLAN
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