Toshiba Tecra A4 (PTA42) User Manual

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User’s Manual

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Operating Basics

Bluetooth wireless technology

Bluetooth™ wireless technology eliminates the need for cables between

electronic devices such as desktop computers, printers and mobile phones.

You cannot use the built-in Bluetooth functions and an optional Bluetooth

PC card simultaneously.
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:

Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible

to falsify the origin of a message.

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 the switch toward the left of the computer to turn it on and toward the

right 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.

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.

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