Connecting to networks and devices
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Connecting to networks and devices
Your tablet can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including mobile networks for data transmission, Wi-Fi
data networks, and Bluetooth devices, such as headsets. You can connect your tablet to a computer, to transfer les
from your tablet, using a USB connection or Bluetooth. You can also share your tablet’s mobile data connection via USB,
Bluetooth, or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Connecting to mobile networks
Your tablet is congured to use mobile networks to transmit data (unless your tablet is congured for Wi-Fi only).
Depending on your model of tablet and how you purchased it, it may simply connect to your carrier’s network when
you turn it on. Or you may need to insert a SIM card or congure details about how to connect to a specic carrier. Be
sure to consult your tablet’s vendor and its quick start guide for details.
Dierent locations may have dierent mobile networks available. Initially, your tablet is congured to use the fastest
mobile network available for data. But depending on your model of tablet, you may be able to congure your tablet to
use slower networks for data, to extend the life of your battery between charges. You can also congure your tablet to
access a dierent set of networks entirely, or to behave in special ways when roaming.
Icons in the System bar, to the right of the time, indicate which kind of data network you’re connected to and the
network signal strength.
