Lenovo S400U, 59RF0035 Connecting to the Internet, Hardware connection Cable, Wired connection

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Chapter 4. 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 way: 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.

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Contents Lenovo IdeaPad S300/S400/S400u/S405 Regulatory Notice Second Edition August Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer Top viewGetting to know your computer Integrated TouchpadRJ-45 port Left-side viewFan louvers Hdmi portRight-side view JackUSB 2.0 port Front view Bottom view „ Reading the manuals „ Connecting to the powerLearning the basics „ Turning on the computer„ Checking battery status „ Charging the battery„ Removing the battery pack „ Handling the battery Using the touchpad Left-click areaRight-click area Hotkeys „ Setting hotkey mode Inserting a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedConnecting external devices Removing a memory card„ Connecting USB devices „ Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices on select models Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer„ Novo button a Special keys and buttonsSystem status indicators Power status indicator Battery status indicatorLearning the basics Symbol Indicator Meaning Status „ Using VeriFace Securing your computerConfiguring the operating system for the first time Starting to use WindowsStart screen Desktop Search charm Starting to use WindowsCharms Start charm Settings charmShare charm Devices charm„ Putting your computer to sleep „ Shutting down the computer Help and support Connecting to the Internet Wired connection„ Hardware connection Cable „ Software configuration Connecting to the InternetWireless connection Wi-Fi WiMAX„ Connecting to wireless LAN Enabling wireless connectionConnecting to a wireless network Lenovo OneKey Recovery system „ Backing up the system partition„ Restoring Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting„ Drivers and preinstalled software „ Finding information„ Lenovo OneKey Recovery system „ Bios setup utilityTroubleshooting When do I need to change the boot mode? „ Getting helpTroubleshooting Display problemsTroubleshooting Bios password problems Sleep problemsDisplay panel problems WorkTroubleshooting Sound problems Battery problemsHard disk drive problem Troubleshooting Other problems RespondTrademarks Page V2.0en-US