ThinkPad X1 Carbon, User Manual

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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
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect the telephone cable to the Ethernet extension
adapter.
The following figure shows how to connect your computer to a LAN using the Ethernet extension adapter
that comes with your computer.
Note: To use the Ethernet extension adapter, you need to remove the connector cover from the Ethernet
extension adapter first. Ensure that you keep the connector cover. Reattach it to the Ethernet extension
adapter when you are not using the Ethernet extension adapter.
The Ethernet extension adapter has two indicators that show the status of the network connection. When the
upper-left indicator is solid green, it indicates that the computer connects to a LAN and a session with the
network is available. When the upper-right indicator blinks yellow, it indicates that data is being transmitted.
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
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Using your computer
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