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 2012User Guide V2

6Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerThe following describes the features of each function key.Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode.Fn + F2: Turn on/off the

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

8Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devicesYour computer comes with two USB ports compatible with USB devices.The first time you

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer9 Connecting a Bluetooth deviceIf your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to a

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

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer11Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

12Chapter 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 computer13Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

14Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Y580Battery latch - manualThe manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place.Batte

15Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -You may need to configure th

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16Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 817 Share charmThe Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without le

18Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 819 Shutting down the computerIf you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down.To shut down

20Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8Connecting to wireless LAN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 821Help and support - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

22Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery systemThe Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it

23Chapter 4. TroubleshootingFrequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

24Chapter 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. Troubleshooting25Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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

26Chapter 4. TroubleshootingSleep problemsThe critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off.• The battery power i

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting27Battery problemsYour computer shuts down before the battery status indica-tor shows empty.-or-Your computer operates after

28Appendix. CRU instructionsReplacing the battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Appendix. CRU instructions29Replacing the hard disk drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

30Appendix. 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 instructions316Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame .7Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk

32Appendix. CRU instructionsReplacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Appendix. CRU instructions336If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing

34Appendix. 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 instructions35Removing the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

36TrademarksThe following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both.LenovoIdeaPadOneKeyMi

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Lenovo IdeaPad Y480/ Y580Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.©Lenovo China 2012User Guide V2

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

2Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Y580Integrated cameraUse the camera for video communication.Built-in microphoneCaptures sound which can be

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer3Novo buttonWhen the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS

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 computer5 Function key combinationsThrough the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantl