Lenovo S205 manual Connecting to the Internet, Wired connection

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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.

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Contents IdeaPad S205 First Edition December Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer Top viewTouchpad Left-side view Adapter jackRight-side view Bottom view Speakers „ Connecting to the power „ Configuring the operating systemLearning the basics „ Reading the manuals„ Shutting down your computer Putting your computer into sleep state„ Checking battery status „ Charging the battery„ Removing the battery pack „ Handling the batteryUsing the touchpad Using the keyboard „ Function key combinationsFn + Esc „ Using memory cards not supplied Inserting a memory cardRemoving a memory card „ Connecting a universal serial bus USB device „ Connecting a Bluetooth device Select models onlyEnabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ OneKey Rescue system button a Special keys and buttonsSystem status indicators „ Using VeriFace „ Attaching a security lock not suppliedSecuring your computer „ Using passwords Connecting to the Internet Wired connection„ Software configuration „ Hardware connectionWireless connection Wi-FiSoftware configuration Hardware connection„ Using Mobile Broadband Select models only Inserting the SIM card Removing the SIM card OneKey Rescue system „ IntroductionOneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system Replacing the battery Appendix A. CRU instructionsReplacing the hard disk drive Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Trademarks Index Page New World. New Thinking.TM