User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1 Getting Started
- Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer
- Using the Keyboard
- Using the Touchpad
- Using the Touchscreen (Optional)
- Using Network and Wireless Connections
- Using the Optical Disc Drive (Select Models Only)
- Using the Fingerprint Scanner (Optional)
- Using the RFID Reader (Optional)
- Chapter 3 Managing Power
- Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer
- Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup
- Chapter 6 Using Getac Software
- Chapter 7 Care and Maintenance
- Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
- Preliminary Checklist
- Solving Common Problems
- Battery Problems
- Bluetooth Problems
- Display Problems
- DVD Drive Problems
- Fingerprint Scanner Problems
- The following message appears during the fingerprint enrollment process – “Your device is having trouble recognizing you. Make sure your sensor is clean.”
- The following message appears during the fingerprint login process – “Couldn’t recognize that fingerprint. Make sure you’ve set up your fingerprint in Windows Hello.”
- Hardware Device Problems
- Hard Disk Drive Problems
- Keyboard and Touchpad Problems
- LAN Problems
- Power Management Problems
- Software Problems
- Sound Problems
- Startup Problems
- WLAN Problems
- Other Problems
- Resetting the Computer
- System Recovery
- Using the Driver Disc (Optional)
- Appendix A Specifications
- Appendix B Regulatory Information
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Connecting to a WLAN Network
1. Make sure that the WLAN function is enabled (as described above).
2. Click the network icon in the lower right of the task bar.
3. In the list of available wireless networks, click a network, and then click Connect.
4. Some networks require a network security key or passphrase. To connect to
one of those networks, ask your network administrator or Internet service provider
(ISP) for the security key or passphrase.
For more information on setting a wireless network connection, refer to Windows
online help.
Using the Bluetooth Feature
The Bluetooth technology allows short-range wireless communications between devices
without requiring a cable connection. Data can be transmitted through walls, pockets
and briefcases as long as two devices are within range.
Turning On/Off the Bluetooth Radio
To turn on the Bluetooth radio:
Click Settings Devices Bluetooth. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the
On position.
To turn off the Bluetooth radio:
You can turn off the Bluetooth radio the same way you turn it on.
If you want to quickly turn off all wireless radio, simply switch on Airplane mode.
Click Settings Network & Internet Airplane mode. Slide the Airplane
mode switch to the On position.