Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 User Manual

Lenovo IdeaPad Y480/ Y580Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.©Lenovo China 2012New World. Ne

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

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer7Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

8Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Y580Battery latch - manualThe manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place.Batter

9Chapter 2. Learning the basicsFirst use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

10Chapter 2. Learning the basics Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer, you can put i

Chapter 2. Learning the basics11Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

12Chapter 2. Learning the basicsUsing the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Learning the basics13Using Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

14Chapter 2. Learning the basicsUsing the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Learning the basics15 Function key combinationsThrough the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use

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16Chapter 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 basics17Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

18Chapter 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 basics19 Connecting a Bluetooth deviceIf your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transf

20Chapter 2. Learning the basicsSpecial keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Learning the basics21 OneKey Theater button Lenovo OneKey Theater provides three scenario modes for using your computer in different ways:

22Chapter 2. Learning the basicsSystem status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Learning the basics23Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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 instructions376Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame .7Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk

38Appendix. CRU instructionsReplacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Appendix. CRU instructions396If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing

40Appendix. CRU instructionsTo make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1Turn the computer on. 2Hold F2 during startup. Th

Appendix. CRU instructions41Removing the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

42TrademarksThe following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both.LenovoIdeaPadOneKeyVe

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IdeaPad Y480/ Y580Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.©Lenovo China 2012New World. New Think

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

2Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Y580Integrated cameraUse the camera for video communication.Built-in microphoneThe built-in microphone (wit

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer3OneKey Rescue system buttonPress this button to start OneKey Rescue system when the computer is powered off.N

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

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer5Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -