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programs that are running. When the computer enters hibernation mode, all open programs, folders, and
files are saved to the storage drive, and then the computer turns off.
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. Go to 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.
To put the computer into hibernation mode, change your power plan settings by doing 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
"Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system" on page 12.
– For Windows 8.1: Go to the desktop. Right-click the battery-status icon in the Windows notification
area and click More Power Options, click Change plan settings that is next to your power plan,
an 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 the wireless-switching key
Connecting to the network
Your computer has one or more network cards that enable you to connect your computer to the Internet
and other network connections.
Ethernet connections
You can connect your computer to a local network or a broadband connection through a supported
ThinkPad OneLink Dock, or a supported ThinkPad OneLink Pro Dock.
DANGER
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector
on a ThinkPad OneLink Dock, or a ThinkPad OneLink Pro Dock.
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.
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Using your computer
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