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Laptop Connection

10past6
10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
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I purchased this as a Christmas present, when the laptop is switched on it never connects to the internet have to do a manual FN+F10 key, is there anyway round it?
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  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    10past6 wrote: »
    I purchased this as a Christmas present, when the laptop is switched on it never connects to the internet have to do a manual FN+F10 key, is there anyway round it?

    I would guess that it's deliberate to save battery life e.g. if you boot up and don't need to connect e.g to type a document etc, the WiFi would waste the battery. Is it really such a hardship to press Fn + F10 if you really do want to connect? Read the the user manual as it may be possible to change.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    espresso wrote: »
    Is it really such a hardship to press Fn + F10 if you really do want to connect?.
    Not really, the person who uses it keeps forgeting to press FN+F10 key, as for the battery, the laptop is used via the mains all the time.
    espresso wrote: »
    Read the the user manual as it may be possible to change.
    It was a recon machine form Dixons, no manual came with it.

    Thanks for your comments.
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
  • GaryS
    GaryS Posts: 807 Forumite
    You should be able to download a user guide from somewhere.

    Have you tried emailing Dixons ?
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    10past6 wrote: »
    Not really, the person who uses it keeps forgeting to press FN+F10 key, as for the battery, the laptop is used via the mains all the time.

    The point is that this is a portable device that will be optimised for maximum battery life, not being used from the mains.
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  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    GaryS wrote: »
    You should be able to download a user guide from somewhere.?
    OK, I'll have a look on the net.
    GaryS wrote: »
    Have you tried emailing Dixons ?
    Yes, twice, they never reply.
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    espresso wrote: »
    The point is that this is a portable device that will be optimised for maximum battery life, not being used from the mains.
    Oh, I'm as useless as my OH when it comes to computers, the laptop is only ever used in the home.
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
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