User’s Manual 4-27
Operating Basics
Security
■ Be sure to enable encryption function. Otherwise your computer will
allow the illegal access by outsider through Wireless LAN to cause
illegal instruction, eavesdropping, and loss or destruction of stored data.
TOSHIBA strongly recommends the customer to enable the encryption
function.
■ TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of
Wireless LAN and the damage thereof.
Bluetooth
TM
wireless technology
Bluetooth
TM
wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between
electronic devices such as desktop computers, printers and mobile phones.
You cannot use the built-in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth
Adapter simultaneously. (Provided with some models)
Bluetooth
TM
wireless technology has the following features:
Worldwide operation
The Bluetooth
TM
radio transmitter and receiver operates in the 2.45 GHz
band, which is license-free and compatible with radio systems in most
countries in the world.
Radio links
You can easily establish links between two or more devices. The link is
maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight.
Security
Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security:
■ Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible
to falsify the origin of a message.
■ Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy.
Wireless communication
You can enable or disable RF transmission(Wireless LAN and Bluetooth)
functions on and off, with hot keys. No transmissions are sent or received
when the hot keys don’t work.
Turn the computer off when you enter an airplane and check the carrier’s
regulations before you use a computer on board.
Wireless communication indicator
The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless
communication functions.
Set the function to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the indicator. It will
stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off.
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