Lenovo Y580 Connecting to the Internet, Hardware connection, Software configuration, Cable

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Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet

As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment.

You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways:

Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect.

Wireless network technology: connect without wiring.

Wired connection----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet.

Cable

DSL

Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line.

DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high-speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines.

Hardware connection

Cable

TV cable

Splitter *

Cable modem *

	DSL
	Telephone line
*	Splitter *
	*
	DSL modem *

*

*

*Not supplied.

Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary.

Software configuration

Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.

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Contents Lenovo IdeaPad Y480/Y580 Regulatory Notice First Edition February Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer „ Y480Power button „ Y580Getting to know your computer Computer displayButton Volume button Getting to know your computer OneKey RescueSystem button OneKey TheaterKensington slot AC power adapter „ Y480 „ Y580TV-in jack On select models Optical driveSystem status Bottom view Battery pack „ Connecting to the power „ Configuring the operating systemLearning the basics „ Reading the manuals„ Smart Shutdown Learning the basicsPutting your computer into sleep state Shutting down your computerUsing AC adapter and battery „ Checking battery status„ Charging the battery „ Removing the battery packUsing the touchpad Touchpad buttonUsing Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad Y480 „ Numeric keypadY580 „ Function key combinations Learning the basics Inserting a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedRemoving a memory card „ Connecting USB devices „ Connecting a Bluetooth device Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computerSpecial keys and buttons „ OneKey Rescue system button a„ Volume button c „ OneKey Theater button bSystem status indicators „ Attaching a security lock not supplied Connecting to the Internet „ Software configuration„ Hardware connection Cable„ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Connecting to the InternetEnabling wireless connection Software configurationOneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system„ Introduction „ Creating a recovery discs OneKey Rescue systemTroubleshooting Frequently asked questionsTroubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?Password problem Display problemsKeyboard problems Computer screen problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problemsSound problems Troubleshooting Battery problems Hard disk drive problemStartup problem OneKey Rescue system problemsTroubleshooting Other problems Replacing the battery Appendix. CRU instructionsAppendix. CRU instructions Replacing the hard disk driveHandling a hard disk drive Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Sdram Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive Trademarks Page New World. New Thinking.TM