User's Guide

Exploring Your Device’s Features

Setting up for communications

To connect to the Internet 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

Wi-Fi

/broadband connection, etc.)

Connect to the Internet

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.

Follow the steps below to set up your Wireless connection.

1 Swipe in from the right edge of the screen. When the

Windows

charms appear, touch the Settings ()

charm.

2 Touch the

Wi-Fi () icon.

The Networks screen appears.

3 Select your network.

4 Touch

Connect.

5 Enter the network security key (if applicable).

6 Touch

Next.

Your device should then be connected.

To enable/disable the wireless antenna, use the Airplane

mode switch located under Networks.

For help with common Wi-Fi

networking problems, see

“Wireless networking problems” on page 100.

Connecting your device to a network

You can connect your device to a network to increase its

capabilities and functionality.

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