Connecting To The Network; Ethernet Connections; Wireless Connections - Lenovo ThinkPad X240s User Manual

5. Click a scheduled task, and then click the Conditions tab.
6. Under Power tab, select the check box for Wake the computer to run this task.
To put the computer into hibernation mode, change your power plan settings. To access power plan
settings, do the following:
– For Windows 7: Start the Power Manager program and then click the Power Plan tab. Then follow
the instructions on the screen. For instructions on how to start the Power Manager program, see
"Lenovo programs" on page 12.
– For Windows 8: Right-click the battery status icon from the Windows notification area and click
Power Options. Then click Change plan settings that is next to your power plan. Then follow the
instructions on the screen.
• Wireless off
When you are not using the wireless features, such as Bluetooth or wireless LAN, turn them off. This
will help conserve power. To turn off the wireless features, press F8.

Connecting to the network

Your computer has one or more network cards that enable you to connect your computer to the Internet
or other network connections.

Ethernet connections

You can connect your computer to a local network or a broadband connection by using the built-in Ethernet
feature of the computer.
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 connection is the transfer of data without the use of cables but by means of radio waves only.
Attention:
• If you want to use the wireless features on an airplane, check the wireless services with the airline before
boarding the airplane.
• If there are restrictions on the use of computer wireless features on an airplane, you need to disable the
wireless features of your computer before boarding.
Depending on the wireless devices installed on your computer, you might be able to use the following
wireless networks:
• Wireless LAN connection
• Wireless WAN connection
• Bluetooth connection
• NFC connection
Using the wireless LAN connection
A wireless local area network (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 type of network.
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