User's Guide

NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless button to turn on or
turn off all the wireless devices simultaneously.
Operating system controls
The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network,
and diagnose and repair network problems.
To use operating system controls:
1. From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, right-click the Start button, and then select Control Panel.
2. Select Network and Internet, and then select Network and Sharing Center.
For more information, see the information provided in Help and Support.
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From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support.
‒ or –
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
Connecting to a WLAN
To connect to a WLAN, follow these steps:
1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. On select models, if the device is on, the wireless light is
white. If the wireless light is off, press the wireless button.
NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off.
2. From the Start screen or the Windows desktop, point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of
the display to reveal the charms.
3. Select Settings, and then click the network status icon.
4. Select your WLAN from the list.
5. Click Connect.
If the WLAN is a security-enabled WLAN, you are prompted to enter a security code. Type the
code, and then click Next to complete the connection.
NOTE: If no WLANs are listed, you may be out of range of a wireless router or access point.
NOTE: If you do not see the WLAN you want to connect to, from the Windows desktop, right-
click the network status icon, and then select Open Network and Sharing Center. Click Set up a
new connection or network. A list of options is displayed, allowing you to manually search for
and connect to a network or to create a new network connection.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
After the connection is made, place the mouse pointer over the network status icon in the notification
area, at the far right of the taskbar, to verify the name and status of the connection.
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