User's Manual

Chapter 2 Features 17
Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g wireless)
You can use the integrated Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g) adapter to connect to the Internet and other
computers wirelessly. You can use Wi-Fi in many schools, hospitals, clinics, airports, and
hotels.
Note: Wireless access requires an 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g access point. Internet access
requires a working Internet connection.
Your ability to use Wi-Fi depends on several conditions:
• Distance from the access point.
• Ability to connect to the access point.
• Access rights, which may require a user name and password.
• Security settings, such as whether the network broadcasts a network name or uses
encryption.
For more information, see “Using Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g)” on page 39.
Broadband Wireless
Some tablet models are available with an optional Broadband Wireless adapter that you can
use to send and receive data wirelessly. By using Broadband Wireless, you can browse the
Internet, send and receive email, connect to your company’s intranet, and use Web-based
applications. You can typically use Broadband Wireless anywhere you can use your mobile
phone.
Broadband Wireless is based on cellular network technology, so you can use it in more
places than other wireless technologies. With Broadband Wireless, your Tablet PC connects
to a service provider’s base station, which in turn is connected to the Internet. Unlike Wi-Fi,
you do not need to buy base stations or search for Wi-Fi hotspots. For more information, see
“Using Broadband Wireless” on page 41.
Bluetooth wireless
The system has an integrated Bluetooth adapter. With Bluetooth, computers and other
devices—such as mice, keyboards, and PDAs—can be interconnected using a short-range
wireless connection. Bluetooth devices can connect wirelessly at distances up to 33 feet
(10 meters).
For more information, see “Using Bluetooth” on page 44.