Setting Up For Communications - Toshiba L300-EZ1004X User Manual

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Exploring Your Computer's Features

Setting up for communications

Typical tasks in the System tray are Current time, Power usage
mode, Mouse properties, and speaker volume.
To activate a specific task, double-click the appropriate System tray
icon.
Setting up for communications
To connect to the Internet, or use an online service, 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 modem/
Wi-Fi
Using Wireless LAN connectivity
NOTE
Your system may come with an optional wireless LAN module.
This is a technology that expands wireless communication beyond
networking equipment, and can connect many different kinds of
electronic devices without the need for cables.
For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to
your wireless networking device documentation or your network
administrator.
To use your wireless communication, slide the Wireless antenna
ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
NOTE
For help with common Wi-Fi
networking problems" on page
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/LAN etc.)
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.
When the Wireless antenna ON/OFF switch is ON, the wireless
indicator light will be lit.
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networking problems, see
173.
"Wireless