Instruction Manual

36 CONNECTING TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES 37CONNECTING TO NETWORKS AND DEVICES
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at
distances of up to 330 feet (100 meters), depending on the Wi-Fi router and
your surroundings.
Turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network
1. From the home screen, tap > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap a network name to connect to it.
4. If the network is secured, enter the password and tap Connect.
Note: Your tablet automatically connects to previously used Wi-Fi networks
when they are in range.
Get notied of open networks
1. From the home screen, tap > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
3. Tap
> Advanced.
4. Check Network notication.
When Wi-Fi is on, you will receive notications in the Status and notication
bar when your tablet detects an open Wi-Fi network. Uncheck the option to
turn off notications.
Add a Wi-Fi network
You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name
(SSID), or to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of range. To connect
to a secured network, you rst need to get the security details from the
network’s administrator.
1. From the home screen, tap
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
3. Tap
.
4. Enter the network SSID (name). If necessary, enter security or other
network conguration details.
5. Tap Save.
Forget a Wi-Fi network
You can make your tablet forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that
you added – for example, if you don’t want the tablet to connect to it
automatically or if it is a network that you no longer use.
1. From the home screen, tap
> Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
3. Tap the Wi-Fi network name and then tap Forget.
Adjusting advanced Wi-Fi settings
1. From the home screen, tap > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap
> Advanced to adjust the following settings.
• Network notication: Get notications in the Status and notication bar
when Wi-Fi is on and an open network is available.