Lenovo E46 manual Wired connection, Using the Internet

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Chapter 3. Using the Internet

Chapter 3. Using 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: uses physical wiring to connect.

Wireless network technology: connect without wiring.

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

Wired connection is a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Generally, the following two accessing methods are widely used.

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.

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Contents Lenovo E46 First Edition Jan Copyright Lenovo Contents Contents Getting to know your computer Custom button Wireless LAN antennas specific models onlyGetting to know your computer Mute buttonBuilt-in TouchpadMicrophone Fan louvers Left-side viewVGA port Combo port Getting to know your computer ESATA/USBUSB port Optical drive specific models only Serial port Right-side viewIntegrated Wireless deviceSwitch Display latchRear view Bottom view Battery latch manual Battery packSpeakers Learning the basics „ Connect to the powerInstall the battery pack „ Read the manuals„ Turn on the computer „ Configure the operating systemPutting your computer into standby/sleep state „ Shutting down your computer Left click button Using the touchpad„ Numeric keypad Using the keyboard„ Function key combinations Learning the basics Special buttons OneKey Rescue System button Learning the basics Mute buttonSystem status indicators „ Attaching a security lock not supplied Securing your computer„ Fingerprint reader „ Using passwords„ Using memory cards not supplied Connecting external devicesLearning the basics Inserting a memory card „ Connecting an ExpressCard deviceRemoving a memory card Removing an ExpressCard/34 device Learning the basics Inserting an ExpressCard/34 deviceEnabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting a universal serial bus USB deviceUsing the Internet Wired connection„ Hardware connection „ Software configurationCable Wi-Fi Wireless connectionHardware connection „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMax specific models onlyEnabling wireless connection Software configurationIndex Index Do not Return IT to the Store New World. New Thinking.TM