Lenovo Y480, Y580 Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX, Connecting to the Internet, Enabling wireless connection

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Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet

Wireless connection-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers.

Divided by the signal scales, wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards.

Wi-Fi

WiMAX

Wi-Fi networks cover a small physical area, like a home, office, or small group of buildings. An access point is necessary for the connection.

WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area, providing high-speed broadband access without the need for cables.

Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods.

Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX

Enabling wireless connection

To enable wireless communications, do the following: Press Fn + F5 to make configuration.

Hardware connection

Access point *

Wi-Fi/WiMAX network

*Not supplied

Software configuration

Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center 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 „ Y480 Getting to know your computer„ Y580 Power buttonGetting to know your computer Computer displayGetting to know your computer OneKey Rescue Button Volume buttonSystem button OneKey TheaterKensington slot „ Y480 „ Y580 AC power adapterTV-in jack On select models Optical driveSystem status Bottom view Battery pack „ Configuring the operating system „ Connecting to the powerLearning the basics „ Reading the manualsLearning the basics „ Smart ShutdownPutting your computer into sleep state Shutting down your computer„ Checking battery status Using AC adapter and battery„ Charging the battery „ Removing the battery packTouchpad button Using the touchpadUsing Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad Y580 „ Numeric keypadY480 „ Function key combinations Learning the basics Removing a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedInserting a memory card „ Connecting USB devices Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting a Bluetooth device„ OneKey Rescue system button a Special keys and buttons„ OneKey Theater button b „ Volume button cSystem status indicators „ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Software configuration Connecting to the Internet„ Hardware connection CableConnecting to the Internet „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAXEnabling wireless connection Software configuration„ Introduction OneKey Rescue systemOneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system „ Creating a recovery discsFrequently asked questions TroubleshootingWhen do I need to restore the system to the factory status? TroubleshootingKeyboard problems Display problemsPassword problem Sound problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problemsComputer screen problems Hard disk drive problem Troubleshooting Battery problemsStartup problem OneKey Rescue system problemsTroubleshooting Other problems Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing the batteryHandling a hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk driveAppendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Sdram Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive Trademarks Page New World. New Thinking.TM