Lenovo V460 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 Do not Return IT to the Store Contents Page Top view Getting to know your computerBuilt-in microphone System status indicators Touchpad Speakers Power button OneKey Rescue system buttonGetting to know your computer Integrated Left-side view ExpressCard Right-side viewSlot Select Models only Optical drive USB portFront view SIM card slot Select models only Bottom view„ Configuring the operating system „ Conncting to the powerLearning the basics „ Reading the manualsPutting your computer into sleep state „ Shutting down your computerLearning the basics „ Checking battery status Using AC adapter and battery„ Charging the battery „ Handling the battery „ Removing the battery packUsing the touchpad „ Numeric keypad Using the keyboard„ Function key combinations Fn + F5 Fn + F3 Fn + F4„ Using memory cards not supplied Connecting external devices„ Connecting a universal serial bus USB device „ Inserting a memory cardInserting an ExpressCard/34 device „ Connecting an ExpressCard device Select models onlyRemoving an ExpressCard/34 device Enabling Bluetooth communications „ Connecting a Bluetooth device Select models onlyTo change the GPU, do the following Switching GPU Select models onlySpecial keys and buttons Volume buttons b~d Select models onlyOneKey Rescue system button a Lenovo Security Suite button e Select models onlySystem status indicators Securing your computer „ Using passwords„ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Fingerprint readerWired connection Connecting to the InternetConnecting to the Internet „ Software configuration„ Hardware connection Wireless connection „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Select models only „ Using Mobile Broadband Select models only Connecting to the Internet Inserting the SIM card Connecting to the Internet Removing the SIM card OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system„ Introduction OneKey Rescue system Appendix A. CRU instructions „ To replace the battery, do the followingHandling a hard disk drive Appendix A. CRU instructionsAppendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive „ What this warranty covers Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty„ What your service provider will do to correct problems „ How to obtain warranty serviceAppendix B. Lenovo limited warranty „ Your additional responsibilities „ Replacement of a product or part„ Use of personal information „ What this warranty does not cover„ Limitation of liability „ Other rights „ Dispute resolution„ European Economic Area EEA Warranty information „ Types of warranty service Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty Energy star information Appendix C. Product specific NoticesWindows Appendix C. Product specific Notices„ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic emissions notices„ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada „ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement„ German Class B Compliance Statement „ European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance Appendix C. Product specific Notices Model Name IdeaPad Index