Worldwide operation, Radio links, Security – Toshiba Tecra A7 User Manual
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Operating Basics
Bluetooth wireless technology has the following features:
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 it on
and to the left (toward the front of the computer) to turn it 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.
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.
Set the switch to off in airplanes and hospitals. Check the indicator.
It will stop glowing when the wireless communication function is off.
Indicator status
Indication
Indicator off
Wireless communication switch is set to off.
Automatic power down because of overheating.
Power malfunction
Indicator glows
Wireless communication switch is on.
Wireless LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an
application.