User’s Manual 4-18
Operating Basics
Wireless communication switch
You can enable or disable Wireless communication and Bluetooth
functions, with the on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received
when the switch is off. Slide the switch to the right to turn it on and to the
left to turn it off. Some models are provided with a Wireless communication
switch.
Wireless communication Indicator
The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer's
wireless communication functions.
If you used the Task Bar to disable the wireless LAN, restart the computer
or perform the following procedure to re-enable it : start, Control Panel,
System, Hardware, Device Manager, Network adapters, Intel
®
PRO/Wireless 3945BG/3945ABG Network Connection or Atheros
AR5006EG/AR5006EX Wireless Network Adapter and enable.
LAN
The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per
second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second,
1000BASE-T).
Some models are equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet LAN.
This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.
■ Do not use the Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) or Bluetooth functionalities near a
microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic
fields. Interference from a microwave oven or other source can disrupt
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth operation.
■ Turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionalities off when near a person who
may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric
device. Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device
operation, possibly resulting in serious injury. Follow the instruction of
your medical device when using any Wi-Fi or Bluetooth functionality.
■ Always turn off Wi-Fi or Bluetooth functionality if the computer is near
automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or
fire detectors. Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
Indicator status Indication
Indicator off The wireless communication switch is off - no
wireless functionality is available.
Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on. Wireless
LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an application.
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