Lenovo IDEAPAD Y471A User Manual

IdeaPad Y471ARead the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.©Lenovo China 2010New World. New Thinking.T

6Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerBottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

7Chapter 2. Learning the basicsFirst use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

8Chapter 2. Learning the basics Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer, you can put it

Chapter 2. Learning the basics9Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

10Chapter 2. Learning the basicsUsing the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Learning the basics11Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

12Chapter 2. Learning the basicsThe following describes the features of each function key.Fn + Esc: Turn on/off the integrated camera.Fn + F1: Enter s

Chapter 2. Learning the basics13Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

14Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting USB devicesYou can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB

Chapter 2. Learning the basics15 Connecting a Bluetooth deviceIf your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transf

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16Chapter 2. Learning the basicsSpecial keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Learning the basics17 OneKey Theater button Lenovo OneKey Theater provides three scenario modes for using your computer in different ways:

18Chapter 2. Learning the basics Thermal management button The thermal management button can be used to switch the computer between different work mo

Chapter 2. Learning the basics19System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

20Chapter 2. Learning the basicsCaps lock indicator Num lock indicator Hard disk drive indicator Touchpad indicator Power status indicator Battery sta

Chapter 2. Learning the basics21Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

22Chapter 2. Learning the basicsAMD® Muxless ATI Switchable Graphics Technology (PowerXpress) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Learning the basics23Switchable Graphics in two modes (on select models) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -This model

24Chapter 3. Connecting to the InternetAs a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such ase-mailing, informatio

Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet25Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

iChapter 1. Getting to know your computer...1Top view...

26Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue systemOneKey Rescue system - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system27 Creating a recovery disc(s)Your computer does not ship with a recovery disc. You can use Lenovo OneKey Recovery sys

28Chapter 5. TroubleshootingFrequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting29When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?You can use this feature when your system fails or you need to

30Chapter 5. TroubleshootingTroubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting31 Sleep or hibernation problemsThe critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off.• The

32Chapter 5. TroubleshootingBattery problemsYour computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty.-or-Your computer operates after

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting33For more technical support, please visit consumer product website http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.Other problemsYour com

34Appendix. CRU instructionsReplacing the battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Appendix. CRU instructions35Replacing the hard disk drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

36Appendix. CRU instructionsTo replace the hard disk drive, do the following:1Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables fro

Appendix. CRU instructions375Remove the frame fixing screws .6Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow .cccdd

38Appendix. CRU instructions7Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame .8Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk

Appendix. CRU instructions39Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

40Appendix. CRU instructions6If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing

Appendix. CRU instructions41To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1Turn the computer on. 2Hold F2 during startup. Th

42Appendix. CRU instructionsRemoving the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

43TrademarksThe following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both.LenovoIdeaPadOneKeyVe

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IdeaPad Y471ARead the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.©Lenovo China 2011New World. New Thinking.T

1Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerTop view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

2Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerIntegrated cameraUse the camera for video communication.Built-in microphoneThe built-in microphone (with nois

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer3Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

4Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerRight-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer5Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -