Connecting to the Internet, Wired connection | Lenovo Z570, Z370

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.

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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.

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Lenovo Z570, Z370, Z470 manual Connecting to the Internet, Wired connection

Contents

IdeaPad Z370/Z470/ Z570 Regulatory Notice First Edition December Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Top view Getting to know your computerZ370/Z470 Getting to know your computer „ Z570 Thermal management button Camera Wireless module antennas Computer displaySpeakers Power button OneKey Rescue system button Getting to know your computer Integrated Left-side view „ Z370/Z470 Combo port USB port ESATA/USB Getting to know your computer Optical drive „ Z370 „ Z470 „ Z570Right-side view Getting to know your computer USB port Front view Bottom view „ Z370 C d Battery pack „ Reading the manuals „ Connecting to the power„ Configuring the operating system Learning the basics Learning the basics „ Shutting down your computerPutting your computer into sleep state „ Charging the battery „ Checking battery status „ Handling the battery „ Removing the battery pack Using the touchpad Z570 Using the keyboard„ Numeric keypad Z370/Z470 „ Function key combinations Learning the basics Removing a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedInserting a memory card „ Connecting USB devices Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices on select models Special keys and buttons „ Volume buttons b~d„ OneKey Rescue system button a „ OneKey Theater button e „ Thermal management button f Standard modeSuper silent mode Efficient thermal dissipation mode Performing dust cleaning System status indicators Page Securing your computer „ Using VeriFace„ Attaching a security lock not supplied Enabling Nvidia Optimus on select models „ Using passwords Wired connection Connecting to the Internet „ Hardware connection „ Software configurationConnecting to the Internet Wi-Fi WiMAX Wireless connection Hardware connection Software configuration OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system„ Introduction OneKey Rescue system „ Creating a recovery discs OneKey Rescue system Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting Where can I find warranty information? Display problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems Troubleshooting Password problemsKeyboard problems Puter does not work Computer screen problems Startup problem Troubleshooting Sound problemsBattery problems Hard disk drive problem Respond Troubleshooting Other problems Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the battery pack Appendix A. CRU instructions Handling a hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk drive Z370 Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Z470/Z570 Z570 Pull the tab 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 Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive Setup Poster User Guide Trademarks Page New World. New Thinking.TM