Lenovo IdeaPad 5G

Lenovo IdeaPad 5G

Windows 11

Connect to a network on your Lenovo IdeaPad 5G Windows 11

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You can connect to the internet using either a mobile network or a Wi-Fi network.

Step 1 of 21

1. Insert SIM

Find the opener for the SIM holder. Insert the opener into the small hole in the SIM holder.

Step 2 of 21

1. Insert SIM

Remove the SIM holder from your laptop.

Step 3 of 21

1. Insert SIM

Turn your SIM so the angled corner of the SIM matches the angled corner of the SIM holder and place your SIM in the SIM holder.

Please note that your laptop only supports nano SIMs.
Step 4 of 21

1. Insert SIM

Slide the SIM holder into your laptop.

Step 5 of 21

2. Connect to mobile network

Click the network icon.

Step 6 of 21

2. Connect to mobile network

If your SIM is locked, click arrow right next to the mobile network icon.

Step 7 of 21

2. Connect to mobile network

Click Unlock SIM.

Step 8 of 21

2. Connect to mobile network

Key in your PIN and click Next.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services. Please note: If you key in the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from your operator.
Step 9 of 21

2. Connect to mobile network

Click the desktop.

Step 10 of 21

2. Connect to mobile network

When you're connected to a mobile network, the mobile network icon is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Step 11 of 21

3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Click the Windows icon.

Step 12 of 21

3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Click Settings.

Step 13 of 21

3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Click Network & internet.

Step 14 of 21

3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Click WiFi.

Step 15 of 21

3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Click the indicator next to "Wi-Fi" to turn on the function.

Step 16 of 21

3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Click Show available networks.

Step 17 of 21

3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Click the required Wi-Fi network.

Step 18 of 21

3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Click Connect.

Step 19 of 21

3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Key in the password for the Wi-Fi network and click Next.

If the Wi-Fi network is password protected, a lock icon is displayed next to the name of the Wi-Fi network. You can get the password from the network provider or administrator.
Step 20 of 21

3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Click the close icon.

Step 21 of 21

3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network

When you're connected to a Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi icon is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

1. Insert SIM

Find the opener for the SIM holder. Insert the opener into the small hole in the SIM holder.
Remove the SIM holder from your laptop.
Turn your SIM so the angled corner of the SIM matches the angled corner of the SIM holder and place your SIM in the SIM holder.
Please note that your laptop only supports nano SIMs.
Slide the SIM holder into your laptop.

2. Connect to mobile network

Click the network icon.
If your SIM is locked, click arrow right next to the mobile network icon.
Click Unlock SIM.
Key in your PIN and click Next.
If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services. Please note: If you key in the wrong PUK ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from your operator.
Click the desktop.
When you're connected to a mobile network, the mobile network icon is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Click the Windows icon.
Click Settings.
Click Network & internet.
Click WiFi.
Click the indicator next to "Wi-Fi" to turn on the function.
Click Show available networks.
Click the required Wi-Fi network.
Click Connect.
Key in the password for the Wi-Fi network and click Next.
If the Wi-Fi network is password protected, a lock icon is displayed next to the name of the Wi-Fi network. You can get the password from the network provider or administrator.
Click the close icon.
When you're connected to a Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi icon is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

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