Laptop User Manual

Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Setting up for communications

To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key

Fn + F8. For more information see “Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on

page 207.

When the Wireless antenna is ON, the wireless indicator light will

be lit.

For help with common Wi-Fi

networking problems, see “Wireless

networking problems” on page 195.

Connecting your computer to a network

You can connect your computer to a network to increase its

capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.

Accessing a network

To access a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port

(RJ45) on your computer. For specific information about

connecting to the network, consult your network administrator.

Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi

access. If your

computer has Wi-Fi

, ask them for help when connecting to their

Wi-Fi

network.

Setting up the connection

To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator

for network settings and additional considerations.

To set up a dial-up connection, use the Connect to the Internet

wizard:

1 Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, and then

under Internet Options, click Connect to the Internet.

2 Click Dial-up.

3 Enter the phone number and account information of your

Internet connection.

4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number.

The computer connects to the Internet.

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