Using The Bluetooth Connection - Lenovo ThinkPad T570 User Manual

Note: The wireless-WAN service is provided by authorized service providers in some countries or regions.
Tips for using the wireless-WAN feature
To achieve the best connection, use the following guidelines:
• Keep your computer away from your body.
• Place your computer on a flat surface and open your computer display to an angle of slightly more
than 90 degrees.
• Place your computer away from concrete or brick walls that might dampen cellular signals.
• Best reception is available near windows and other locations where cellular phone reception is the
strongest.
Checking the wireless-WAN connection status
You can check the wireless-WAN connection status through the wireless-network-connection-status icon in
the Windows notification area. The more bars encompassed, the better the signal is.
For the Windows 7 operating system, you also can check the wireless-WAN connection status through the
Access Connections gauge in the Windows notification area. The more bars encompassed, the better
the signal is.

Using the Bluetooth connection

Bluetooth can connect devices that are within a short distance from one another. Bluetooth is commonly
used 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 phones
Depending on the model, your computer might support the Bluetooth feature. To transfer data through
the Bluetooth feature, do the following:
Note: It is not recommended to use the wireless feature (the 802.11 standards) of your computer
simultaneously with a Bluetooth option. The data transmission speed can be delayed and the performance
of the wireless feature can be degraded.
1. Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is enabled.
• For Windows 7: Press the Bluetooth-control key
• For Windows 10: Do one of the following:
– Press the Bluetooth-control key
– Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Network & Internet ➙ Airplane mode. The
Bluetooth feature is enabled.
2. Right-click the data that you want to send.
3. Select Send To ➙ Bluetooth Devices.
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 the
Bluetooth device.
and turn on the Bluetooth feature.
and turn on the Bluetooth feature.
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