User`s guide

38 Chapter 3 Using the System
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection
Use this procedure to create a Wi-Fi connection.
To set up a Wi-Fi connection
1. Open the Motion Dashboard to the Wireless panel (page 20).
2. Ensure that Enable Internal 802.11 Wireless is selected.
3. Tap the Properties button.
4. In the Network Connections center, tap the wireless network connection.
5. Tap Connect To, then select a network.
If you are connecting to a secure network, you may need to enter authentication
information. If you are connecting to an unsecured network, you may be prompted to
select whether to connect to the unsecured network or connect to a different network.
For more information about Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi (802.11a/g/n wireless)” on page 15.
Using Mobile Broadband with GPS (optional)
Use the information in this section to enable Mobile Broadband and the GPS receiver.
Mobile Broadband access requires an account with a Mobile Broadband network carrier. To
use the GPS receiver, you do not need a network connection or an account with a mobile
broadband network carrier. For more information, see “Mobile Broadband with GPS
(optional)” on page 16.
WARNING: FAA regulations require that you disable any wireless device when traveling by
air. Failure to disable the wireless device on the tablet while traveling by air can cause
communications problems with aircraft instruments.
Enabling Mobile Broadband with GPS
Before you can establish a Mobile Broadband connection or use the GPS receiver, you must
enable Mobile Broadband with GPS in Motion Dashboard.
Note: Wireless cards consume battery power. To reduce power consumption when running
only on battery power and when Mobile Broadband is not being used, disable Mobile
Broadband and GPS in the Motion Dashboard.
To enable Mobile Broadband with GPS
1. Open the Motion Dashboard to the Wireless panel (page 20).
2. Select the Enable Mobile Broadband with GPS check box.