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Chapter 2. Getting started with your computer
To wake the computer, do one of the following:
• Press any key on the keyboard. (Notebook mode only)
• Press the Power button.
Shutting down the computer
If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down.
To shut down the computer, do one of the following:
• Open the Start menu and then select Power > Shut down.
• Press and hold or right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or sign out >
Shut down.
Wireless connection .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Wireless connection is the transfer of data using radio waves instead of cables.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Your computer comes with a built-in Wi-Fi network card to help you establish wireless
connections and monitor connection status.
1 Click the wireless icon in the notification area.
Note: If the wireless icon is not displayed, airplane mode may be turned on.
2 Select the network name you want to connect to and click Connect.
3 Enter the security key when prompted and click Next.
Turning on/off airplane mode
• Press F7 on the keyboard.
• Click Start > Settings > Network & Internet > Airplane mode. Slide the toggle for Airplane mode to turn
it on or off.
• In action center, click the Airplane mode button to turn it on or off.
