Bluetooth Wireless Technology; Worldwide Operation; Radio Links - Toshiba Satellite A210 User Manual

Operating Basics
Security
◆ Be sure to enable encryption function. Otherwise your computer will allow
the illegal access by outsider through wireless LAN to cause illegal instruc-
tion, eavesdropping, and loss or destruction of stored data. TOSHIBA
strongly recommends the customer to enable the encryption function.
◆ TOSHIBA is not liable for the eavesdropping of data due to the use of Wire-
less LAN and the damage thereof.
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Bluetooth wireless technology
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Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between electronic
devices such as desktop computers, printers and mobile phones. You cannot use
the built-in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth Adapter simultaneously.
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Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:

Worldwide operation

The Bluetooth radio transmitter and receiver operates in the 2.45 GHz band, which
is license-free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world.

Radio links

You can easily establish links between two or more devices. The link is main-
tained even if the devices are not within line of sight.
Security
Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security:
◆ Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to
falsify the origin of a message.
◆ Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy.
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