User's Manual

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Connecting to WiFi Networks
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to 100
meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your su rr ou ndi ngs.
To use Wi-Fi on your tablet, you connect to a wireless access point, or “hotspo t .” Some hotspots are open
and you can simply connect to them. Others i m ple m e n t security features, so you must configure your
tablet so it can connect to t h e m .
There are numerous systems for securing Wi-Fi connections, including some that rely on secure
certificates or other schemes to ensure that only authorized users can connect.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your battery betwee n charges. Y o u can also set
whether you want to disconnect from Wi-Fi n e twork s when your tablet is sleeping.
The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi sta t u s .
Network status icons turn blue if you have a Google Account added to your tabl et and the tablet is
connected to Google services, for syncing your Gmail, Cale nd ar events, contacts, for backing up your
settings, and so on. If you don’t have a Google Account or if, for example, you’re connected to a Wi-Fi
network that is not connected to the Internet, the network icons are gray .
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves indicate connection st ren g t h )
Notification that an open Wi-Fi network is in range