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Lenovo Y470 Connecting to the Internet, „ Hardware connection, „ Software configuration, Cable

Models: Y470 Y570

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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

TV cable

Splitter *

Cable modem *

	DSL
	Telephone line
*	Splitter *
	*
	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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Lenovo Y470, Y570 manual Connecting to the Internet, „ Hardware connection, „ Software configuration, Cable

Contents

IdeaPad Y470/Y570 Regulatory Notice First Edition December Copyright Lenovo Contents Page „ Y470 Getting to know your computerAntennas Computer display Wireless module„ Y570 Getting to know your computerSystem button Getting to know your computer Power buttonIndicators Volume buttons OneKey RescueUSB combo port USB port RJ-45 portMicrophone jack Getting to know your computer Headphone jack On select models Optical drive AC power adapter„ Y470 „ Y570 USB combo port TV-in jackDevice switch Processing Unit Switch on select ModelsGPU Graphics Bottom view Battery pack Battery latch manual „ Reading the manuals „ Connecting to the power„ Configuring the operating system Learning the basicsPutting your computer into sleep state Learning the basicsShutting down your computer „ Handling the battery „ Checking battery status„ Charging the battery „ Removing the battery packTouchpad button Y470 „ Numeric keypadY570 „ Function key combinations Learning the basics Removing a memory card „ Using memory cards not supplied„ Connecting a universal serial bus USB device Inserting a memory cardEnabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting a Bluetooth deviceMute/Unmute Volume down Volume up „ Volume buttons b- d„ OneKey Rescue system button a „ OneKey Theater button e Performing dust cleaning Standard modeSuper silent mode Efficient thermal dissipation modeSystem status indicators Page „ Using passwords „ Using VeriFace„ Attaching a security lock not supplied Enabling Nvidia Optimus on select models Enabling 3D Vision „ Using 3D Vision on your computerCable Connecting to the Internet„ Software configuration „ Hardware connectionSoftware configuration „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAXConnecting to the Internet Enabling wireless connection„ Introduction OneKey Rescue systemFrequently asked questions TroubleshootingWhen do I need to restore the system to the factory status? TroubleshootingPassword problem Display problemsKeyboard problems Computer screen problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problemsSound problems OneKey Rescue system problems Troubleshooting Battery problemsHard disk drive problem Startup problemTroubleshooting 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