Laptop User Manual

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Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Setting up for communications

To connect to the Internet, use an online service, or communicate

across the telephone lines with another computer, you need:

❖ A browser or communications program

❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan

to use the Internet

❖ A way to connect to the ISP (for example modem/

Wi-Fi

/LAN, etc.)

Using Wireless LAN connectivity

Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to

purchase additional software, external hardware or services.

Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be limited.

Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module.

This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond

networking equipment, and can connect many different kinds of

electronic devices without the need for cables.

For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to

your wireless networking device documentation or your network

administrator.

To use your wireless communication, slide the Wireless antenna

ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

When the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch 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.

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