Lenovo ThinkPad E475 User Manual

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The computer automatically connects to an available and remembered wireless network when the locationchanges. If the available wireless network is secured, provide the password as required. For moreinformation, see the Windows help information system.Tips on using the wireless-LAN featureTo achieve the best connection, use the following guidelines:• Place your computer so that there are as few obstacles as possible between the wireless-LAN accesspoint and the computer.• Open your computer cover to an angle of slightly more than 90 degrees.Checking the wireless-LAN connection statusYou can check the wireless-LAN connection status through the wireless-network-connection-status icon inthe Windows notification area. The more bars encompassed, the better the signal is.For the Windows 7 operating system, you also can check the wireless-LAN connection status through theAccess Connections gauge in the Windows notification area. The more bars encompassed, the better thesignal is.Using the Bluetooth connectionBluetooth can connect devices that are within a short distance from one another. Bluetooth is commonlyused in the following scenarios:• Connecting peripheral devices to a computer• Transferring data between hand-held devices and a personal computer• Remotely controlling and communicating with devices such as mobile phonesDepending on the model, your computer might support the Bluetooth feature. To transfer data through theBluetooth feature, do the following:Note: It is not recommended to use the wireless feature (the 802.11 standards) of your computersimultaneously with a Bluetooth option. The data transmission speed can be delayed and the performance ofthe wireless feature can be degraded.1. Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is enabled.• For Windows 7: Press the Bluetooth-control key and turn on the Bluetooth feature.• For Windows 10: Do one of the following:– Press the Bluetooth-control key and turn on the Bluetooth feature.– Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth & other devices. Turn onthe Bluetooth switch to enable the Bluetooth feature.2. Right-click the data that you want to send.3. Select Send to ➙ Bluetooth device.4. Select a Bluetooth device, and then follow the instructions on the screen.For more information, see the Windows help information system and the help information system of theBluetooth device.Using the Airplane modeIf the Airplane mode is enabled, all wireless features are disabled.Chapter 2. Using your computer 25