Lenovo Y471A manual 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:

1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to .

2 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 IdeaPad Y471A Regulatory Notice First Edition May Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Top view Getting to know your computerPower button Wireless moduleIndicators Volume buttons Getting to know your computerUSB port RJ-45 portMicrophone jack Headphone jackJack Kensington slot AC power adapterUSB combo port Optical drive System status Bottom view Battery pack Battery latch manual„ Configuring the operating system „ Connecting to the powerLearning the basics „ Reading the manualsShutting down your computer Learning the basicsPutting your computer into sleep state „ Charging the battery „ Checking battery status„ Removing the battery pack „ Handling the batteryTouchpad button Using the touchpad„ Function key combinations „ Numeric keypadLearning 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 „ Volume buttons b- dMute/Unmute Volume down Volume up Movie mode Normal modeIntelligent mode „ OneKey Theater button eSuper silent mode Standard modeEfficient thermal dissipation mode Performing dust cleaningF g Page „ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Using VeriFace„ Using passwords AMD Muxless ATI Switchable Graphics Technology PowerXpress Switching between Mode 1 and Mode Switchable Graphics in two modes on select models„ 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 „ 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 Handling a hard disk drive Appendix. CRU instructionsAppendix. 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