To connect to a network through Ethernet, do the following:
•For Windows 7: Use the Access Connections program. For instructions on how to start the Access Connections program, see “Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system” on page 11.
•For Windows 8: Press F9 to open the Lenovo Settings program and click Location Awareness. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
DANGER
Your computer has an Ethernet connector. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector.
Wireless connections
Wireless communication is the transfer of data without the use of cables but by means of radio waves only.
Depending on the wireless device used in your computer, you might be able to connect to the following categories of wireless networks.
Wireless LAN
A wireless LAN covers a relatively small geographic area, such as an office building or a house. Devices based on the 802.11 standards can connect to this network.
Your computer comes with a
Tips for using the wireless LAN feature
To achieve the best connection, use the following guidelines:
•Place your computer so that there are as few obstacles as possible between the wireless LAN access point and the computer.
•Open your computer display to an angle of slightly more than 90 degrees.
•If you use the wireless feature (the 802.11 standards) of your computer simultaneously with a Bluetooth option, the data transmission speed can be delayed and the performance of the wireless feature can be degraded.
Wireless WAN
Wireless Wide Area Network (wireless WAN), using cellular networks for data transmission, enables you to establish wireless connections over remote public or private networks. These connections can be maintained over a large geographical area, such as a city or an entire country, by use of multiple antenna sites or satellite systems maintained by wireless service providers.
Some ThinkPad notebook computers come with a
Note: Wireless WAN service is provided by authorized service providers in some countries.
Tips for using the wireless WAN feature
To achieve the best connection, use the following guidelines:
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