Lenovo Y480, Y580 Learning the basics, Reading the manuals, Connecting to the power

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Chapter 2. Learning the basics

First use ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Reading the manuals

Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.

Connecting to the power

The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase.

To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on AC power.

Installing the battery pack

Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to install the battery pack.

Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet

1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer firmly.

3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

Turning on the computer

Press the power button to turn on the computer.

Configuring the operating system

You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below.

•Accepting the end user license agreement

•Configuring the Internet connection

•Registering the operating system

•Creating a user account

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Contents Lenovo IdeaPad Y480/Y580 Regulatory Notice First Edition February Copyright Lenovo Contents Page „ Y480 Getting to know your computer„ Y580 Power buttonGetting to know your computer Computer displayGetting to know your computer OneKey Rescue Button Volume buttonSystem button OneKey TheaterKensington slot „ Y480 „ Y580 AC power adapterTV-in jack On select models Optical driveSystem status Bottom view Battery pack „ Configuring the operating system „ Connecting to the powerLearning the basics „ Reading the manualsLearning the basics „ Smart ShutdownPutting your computer into sleep state Shutting down your computer„ Checking battery status Using AC adapter and battery„ Charging the battery „ Removing the battery packTouchpad button Using the touchpadUsing Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad Y480 „ Numeric keypadY580 „ Function key combinations Learning the basics Inserting a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedRemoving a memory card „ Connecting USB devices Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting a Bluetooth device„ OneKey Rescue system button a Special keys and buttons„ OneKey Theater button b „ Volume button cSystem status indicators „ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Software configuration Connecting to the Internet„ Hardware connection CableConnecting to the Internet „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAXEnabling wireless connection Software configurationOneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system„ Introduction OneKey Rescue system „ Creating a recovery discsFrequently asked questions TroubleshootingWhen do I need to restore the system to the factory status? TroubleshootingPassword problem Display problemsKeyboard problems Computer screen problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problemsSound problems Hard disk drive problem Troubleshooting Battery problemsStartup problem OneKey Rescue system problemsTroubleshooting Other problems Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing the batteryAppendix. CRU instructions Replacing the hard disk driveHandling a hard disk drive Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Sdram Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive Trademarks Page New World. New Thinking.TM