Troubleshooting wireless connection problems
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Cannot create a WLAN connection
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Cannot connect to a preferred network
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Network icon is not displayed
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Current network security codes are unavailable
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WLAN connection is very weak
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Cannot connect to the wireless router
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Using the modem (select models only)
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Connecting a modem cable
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Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter
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Selecting a location setting
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Viewing the current location selection
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Adding new locations when traveling
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Solving travel connection problems
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Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
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Pointing devices and keyboard
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Using pointing devices
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Setting pointing device preferences
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Using the TouchPad
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Turning the TouchPad on and off
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Navigating
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Selecting
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Using TouchPad gestures
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Scrolling
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Pinching/Zooming
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Rotating
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Three-finger flick
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Connecting an external mouse
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Using the keyboard
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Using hotkeys
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Displaying system information
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Initiating Sleep
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Decreasing screen brightness
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Increasing screen brightness
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Switching the screen image
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Opening the default e-mail application
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Opening the default Web browser
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Muting speaker sound
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Decreasing speaker sound
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Increasing speaker sound
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Playing the previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD
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Playing, pausing, or resuming an audio CD or a DVD
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