Lenovo Y570, Y470 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 Y470/Y570 Regulatory Notice First Edition December Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer „ Y470Wireless module „ Y570Getting to know your computer Antennas Computer displayGetting to know your computer Power button Indicators Volume buttonsOneKey Rescue System buttonMicrophone jack RJ-45 portUSB combo port USB port Getting to know your computer Headphone jack AC power adapter „ Y470 „ Y570USB combo port TV-in jack On select models Optical driveGPU Graphics Processing Unit Switch on select ModelsDevice switch Bottom view Battery pack Battery latch manual „ Connecting to the power „ Configuring the operating systemLearning the basics „ Reading the manualsShutting down your computer Learning the basicsPutting your computer into sleep state „ Checking battery status „ Charging the battery„ Removing the battery pack „ Handling the batteryTouchpad button Y570 „ Numeric keypadY470 „ Function key combinations Learning the basics „ Using memory cards not supplied „ Connecting a universal serial bus USB deviceInserting a memory card Removing a memory card„ Connecting a Bluetooth device Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer„ OneKey Rescue system button a „ Volume buttons b- dMute/Unmute Volume down Volume up „ OneKey Theater button e Standard mode Super silent modeEfficient thermal dissipation mode Performing dust cleaningSystem status indicators Page „ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Using VeriFace„ Using passwords Enabling Nvidia Optimus on select models „ Using 3D Vision on your computer Enabling 3D VisionConnecting to the Internet „ Software configuration„ Hardware connection Cable„ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Connecting to the InternetEnabling wireless connection Software configurationOneKey Rescue system „ IntroductionTroubleshooting Frequently asked questionsTroubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?Keyboard problems Display problemsPassword problem Sound problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problemsComputer screen problems Troubleshooting Battery problems Hard disk drive problemStartup problem OneKey Rescue system problemsTroubleshooting Other problems Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Handling a hard disk driveAppendix. 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