Worldwide Operation; Radio Links; Wireless Communication Switch; Wireless Communication Indicator - Toshiba PSAAKC-VA104C User Manual

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
maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight.
Security
Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security:
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Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible
to falsify the origin of a message.
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Encryption prevents eavesdropping and maintains link privacy.

Wireless communication switch

You can enable or disable Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions, with the
on/off switch. No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off.
Slide this switch to the right (toward the back of the computer) to turn on
Wireless communication. Slide it to the left (toward the front of the
computer) to turn off the functions.
Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the indicator.
It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off.
Turn the computer off when you enter an airplane and check the carrier's
regulations before you use a computer on board.

Wireless communication Indicator

The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless
communication functions.
Indicator status
Indicator off
Indicator glows
If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN, restart the computer or
follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize Wireless
LAN. Click start, open Control Panel, click Performance and
Maintenance, click System, open Hardware tab, click Device Manager
button, double-click Network Adapters, and right-click the wireless device
then choose Enable.
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Indication
Wireless communication switch is set to off.
Automatic power down because of overheating.
Power malfunction
Wireless communication switch is on.
Wireless LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an
application.
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