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Lenovo Y580 Connecting to the Internet, „ Hardware connection, „ Software configuration, Cable

Models: Y480 Y580

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Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet

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 Y580, Y480 manual Connecting to the Internet, „ Hardware connection, „ Software configuration, Cable

Contents

Lenovo IdeaPad Y480/Y580 User GuideRegulatory Notice First Edition February Copyright LenovoContents Chapter 1. Getting to know yourChapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Chapter 5. TroubleshootingPage Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer „ Y480b a b c dPower button „ Y580Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer b a b c djVolume button OneKey Rescuesystem button OneKey TheaterKensington slot Fan louversVGA port RJ-45 portAC power adapter a b ca b c d Headphone jackindicators System statusMemory card slot Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer„ Y480 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computera b c d Bottom viewb Battery pack For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page„ Y580 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer„ Connecting to the power „ Configuring the operating systemInstalling the battery pack Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet„ Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down „ Smart ShutdownChapter 2. Learning the basics Putting your computer into sleep stateUsing AC adapter and battery „ Checking battery status„ Charging the battery „ Removing the battery packUsing the touchpad Touchpad buttonChapter 2. Learning the basics TouchpadUsing Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad Chapter 2. Learning the basicsUsing the keyboard „ Numeric keypadY480 Y580b a „ Function key combinationsChapter 2. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key Chapter 2. Learning the basics„ Using memory cards not supplied Connecting external devicesInserting a memory card Removing a memory card„ Connecting USB devices Chapter 2. Learning the basicsEnabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting a Bluetooth deviceChapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons „ OneKey Rescue system button ab c a Chapter 2. Learning the basics„ Volume button c „ OneKey Theater button bNormal mode Movie modeSystem status indicators a Touchpad indicator b Battery status indicatorc Power status indicator d Caps lock indicator e Num lock indicator a b c d e„ Using VeriFace „ Using passwords„ Attaching a security lock not supplied Chapter 2. Learning the basicsChapter 3. Connecting to the Internet „ Software configurationWireless network technology connect without wiring „ Hardware connection„ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Chapter 3. Connecting to the InternetEnabling wireless connection Software configuration„ Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery within Windows operating system „ Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system without Windows operating systemChapter 4. OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system„ Creating a recovery discs Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue systemChapter 5. Troubleshooting What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer?How can I prevent problems with my computer? What are the main hardware features of my computer?Chapter 5. Troubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?Display problems A Password problemKeyboard problems Chapter 5. TroubleshootingChapter 5. Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems Computer screen problemsSound problems speaker even when the volume isChapter 5. Troubleshooting Battery problems A hard disk drive problemA startup problem OneKey Rescue system problemsChapter 5. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respondThe computer does not start from a device you want The connected external device does not workAppendix. CRU instructions Replacing the batterya c b Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing the hard disk driveHandling a hard disk drive Appendix. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the followingAppendix. CRU instructions 6 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame dAppendix. CRU instructions Replacing memoryaa b Appendix. CRU instructionsAppendix. CRU instructions 1 Turn the computer onRemoving the optical drive Appendix. CRU instructionsTrademarks Page V1.0en-US New World. New Thinking.TMLenovo China