Lenovo Y500 User's Guide

Lenovo IdeaPad Y400/ Y500Read 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 computerThe following describes the features of each function key.Fn + Esc: Cancel hotkey.Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode.F

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer7Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

8Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devicesYou can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer9Enabling Bluetoot h and WLAN communications on your computerPress Fn + to make configuration.Note:• When yo

10Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerRight-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer11 Y500Headphone jackConnects to external headphones.Attention:• Listening to music at high volume over exten

12Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerUSB portConnects to USB devices.Note:• The yellow port supports USB 2.0.• For details, see “Connecting USB d

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer13Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

14Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:• Secure Digi

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer15Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

To refer to it, go to http://support.lenovo.com and click User guides and manuals.Regulatory NoticeFirst Edition (July 2012)© Copyright Lenovo 2012. B

16Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Y500Battery latch - manualThe manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place.Batte

17Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -You may need to configure th

18Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 819 Share charmThe Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without le

20Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 821 Shutting down the computerIf you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down.To shut down

22Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8Connecting to wireless LAN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 823Help and support - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

24Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery systemThe Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it

25Chapter 4. TroubleshootingFrequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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

26Chapter 4. TroubleshootingWhen do I need to restore the system to the factory status?Use this feature when the operating system fails to start up. I

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting27Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

28Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sleep mode problemsThe critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off.• The battery p

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting29Battery problemsYour computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty.-or-Your computer operates after

30Chapter 4. TroubleshootingOther problemsYour computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds o

31Appendix. CRU instructionsReplacing the battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

32Appendix. CRU instructionsReplacing the removable module - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Appendix. CRU instructions335Gently push the removable DVD Burner into the module compartment .6Lock the latch in the direction shown by the arrow .

34TrademarksThe following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both.LenovoIdeaPadOneKeyMi

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Lenovo IdeaPad Y400/ Y500Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.©Lenovo China 2012User Guide V1

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

2Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Y500Integrated cameraUse the camera for video communication.Built-in microphone (with noise reduction)Captu

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer3TouchpadThe touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.One Piece multi-touch clickpad: To move the cursor on

4Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboa

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer5Function key combinationsThrough the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly.