Lenovo Thinkpad User Manual

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1. Open Android Settings and touch Mobile networks ➙ Network operators ➙ Search networks. Thelist of mobile data networks currently available is displayed.2. Touch a network from the network list, and then follow the instructions on the screen to establishthe connection.Note: If you use a mobile data network, you might have to sign up for a data plan with your service carrier inyour area. With some carriers, you can choose a data plan, track your data usage, and change or cancelyour plan. With some plans you pay based on the amount of data used, while with other plans you pay afixed fee for unlimited data use.Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkWi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides network access at distances of up to 100 meters(328 feet) depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings. You can connect any ThinkPad Tablet toa Wi-Fi network.A Wi-Fi connection requires access to a functioning Wireless Access Point (WAP), also called a hotspot.Some hotspots are open to the public, but some others implement security features to limit access tospecific groups or individuals.Note: The range and quality of the Wi-Fi signal is affected by the number of connected devices, theinfrastructure, and the objects through which the signal is transmitted.Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkTo establish a Wi-Fi network connection, do the following:1. Open Android Settings and switch on Wi-Fi. A list of available networks is displayed.2. Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect to it. If the network is secured, type the required password or othercredentials.Your tablet supports the proxy feature for Wi-Fi connection. The proxy feature enables you to access moreWeb-based source and browse Internet more securely. If you want to configure the proxy settings when youare connecting to a Wi-Fi network, select the Show advanced options check box. For more informationabout proxy settings, consult your IT administrators.When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, touch its name on the Wi-Fi settings screen for details aboutthe speed, security, address, and related information.Adding a Wi-Fi networkIf you want to access a Wi-Fi network that does not broadcast its network name (also called a service setidentifier or SSID), you must add that Wi-Fi network before you can connect to it.To add a Wi-Fi network, do the following:1. Turn on Wi-Fi first.2. Open Android Settings and touch Wi-Fi ➙ ADD NETWORK.3. Type the required information for the network.4. Touch Save. The information about the network is saved. The Wi-Fi connection will be establishedautomatically the next time you come within the range of this network.Disabling an automatic Wi-Fi connectionIf you do not want the tablet to automatically connect to a specific Wi-Fi network that you had previouslyconfigured, do the following:1. Open Android Settings. Switch on Wi-Fi if it is disabled.Chapter 3. Wireless networks and devices 25