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Lenovo G480, 367927U Connecting to the Internet, „ Hardware connection, „ Software configuration

Models: G480 G585 37012PU 367927U 59359680 G780 G485 G580 59359143

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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.

Hardware connection:

Cable

DSL

TV cable
Splitter *	*

Telephone line

Splitter *

*

Cable modem *

DSL modem *

*

*

* Not supplied.

Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary.

Software configuration

Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.

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Contents

Lenovo G480/G485/ G580/G585/G780 Third Edition June Copyright Lenovo Contents Page „ G480/G485 Getting to know your computer„ G580/G585 „ G780 System status indicators Built-in microphone Touchpad Computer display Power button Novo buttonVGA port „ G480/G485/G580/G585 „ G780Fan louvers USB port on Getting to know your computer RJ-45 portSelect models Optical drive on Adapter jack Combo audio jack AC powerGetting to know your computer USB port on Front view Bottom view Getting to know your computer „ G580/G585 Getting to know your computer „ G780 Page Start screen Desktop Learning the basicsLearning the basics Search charmDevices charm Settings charmShare charm Start charm„ Putting your computer to sleep Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down„ Shutting down the computer Touchpad Left click button Right click button Using the touchpadG480/G485 G580/G585/G780 Function key combinationsFn + F10 Fn + F5Fn + F6 Fn + F9Removing a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedInserting a memory card Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting a universal serial bus USB device„ Connecting a Bluetooth device on select models „ Novo button a G480/G485/G580/G585 G780 Page „ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Using passwordsAbout Nvidia OptimusTM on select models „ Hardware connection Connecting to the Internet„ Software configuration Wireless connection Connecting to the InternetHardware connection Connecting to a wireless network„ Restoring Lenovo OneKey Recovery system„ Backing up the system partition „ Finding information Troubleshooting„ Drivers and preinstalled software „ Lenovo OneKey Recovery system„ Getting help „ Bios setup utilityTroubleshooting Password problems Display problemsComputer screen problems Troubleshooting Sleep problemsStartup problem Sound problemsBattery problems Hard disk drive problemRespond Troubleshooting Other problemsG480/G485/G580/G585 Appendix A. CRU instructionsAppendix A. CRU instructions Handling a hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk driveG480/G485 G580/G585 G780 Remove the frame fixing screws c Pull the HDD bracket in the direction shown by arrow d Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame e Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory G480/G485 G580/G585 G780 Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the wireless LAN card Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive G780 Trademarks Page V3.0en-US