Quick Reference Guide

CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
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Turning your wireless radio on
or off
Your Gateway convertible notebook may have a
factory-installed wireless radio.
IEEE 802.11 wireless network radio
Your convertible notebook may have an IEEE 802.11 radio for
communicating with other computers on a wireless Ethernet
network.
To turn the wireless IEEE 802.11 radio on or off:
• Press FN + F2. The wireless status indicator turns on or
off. For the location of the wireless status indicator, see
“Using the status indicators” on page 26.
-OR-
Press the Wireless button . For more information, see
“Using the tablet control buttons” on page 32.
-OR-
Press the Mobility Center button . The Windows
Mobility Center window opens. Click or tap Turn
wireless on or Turn wireless off.
Warning
Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment
on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to
be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth
communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless
communication.
Warning
In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or
services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device
may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen or flammable
gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may
be restricted or eliminated. When in environments where you are uncertain of
the sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for
authorization prior to using or turning on the wireless device.
Tip
For more information about the Windows Mobility Center, see
“Using the Windows Mobility Center” in your online User Guide.
Tip
For more information about using your convertible notebook on a
wireless network, see “Wireless Ethernet Networking” in your online User Guide