Connecting To The Network; Ethernet Connections; Wireless Connections - Lenovo ThinkPad T550 User Manual

If you put your computer into hibernation mode with the wake-up function disabled, the computer does
not consume any power. The wake-up function is disabled by default. If you put your computer into
hibernation mode with the wake-up function enabled, the computer consumes a small amount of power.
To enable the wake-up function, do the following:
1. Open Control Panel and click System and Security.
2. Click Administrative Tools.
3. Click Task Scheduler. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the
password or provide confirmation.
4. From the left pane, select the task folder for which you want to enable the wake-up function. The
scheduled tasks are displayed.
5. Click a scheduled task, and then click the Conditions tab.
6. Under Power, select the check box for Wake the computer to run this task.
• Wireless off
When you are not using the wireless features, such as Bluetooth or wireless LAN, turn them off to help
conserve power.

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, 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
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