III. Network Connection
3.1 Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi can only be used when it connects with home Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) or a
free unsecured Wi-Fi hotpot. Under “Wireless & networks”, tap “Wi-Fi settings”.
Ensure that both Wi-Fi and Network Notification are enabled with green check
marks. After a moment, your Wi-Fi networks list should populate. If you need to
rescan for available networks, tap , then tap Scan. For the secured one, you
need to input password or some other form of access agreement
acknowledgement via a browser.
3.1.1 Turn on Wi-Fi
Within the App Panel, tap “Settings” → then “Wireless & networks” → “Wi-Fi” to
turn on and scan. Your tablet lists the networks it finds within range. Tap a
network to connect. If necessary, enter Network SSID, Security, and Wireless
password, and tap “Connect”. When your tablet is connected to the network, the
wireless indicator appears in the status bar. Waves indicate connection
strength
3.1.2 Turn off Wi-Fi
To turn off Wi-Fi, uncheck “Wi-Fi” under “Wireless & networks”. Turn off Wi-Fi
when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your battery between charges.
3.1.3 Add a Wi-Fi network
Users may also add a Wi-Fi network under “Wi-Fi settings”. In “Wi-Fi settings”,
tap “Add Wi-Fi network”. Enter the SSID (name) of the network. If necessary,
enter security or other network configuration details. Touch Save.
3.1.4 Forget a Wi-Fi network
In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch the name of the network. Touch “Forget” in
the dialog that opens.
Note: Network status icons turn green if you have a Google Account added to
your tablet and the tablet is connected to Google services, for syncing your
Gmail, Calendar events, contacts, for backing up your settings, and so on.
