Lenovo Y580, Y480 Smart Shutdown, Learning the basics, Putting your computer into sleep state

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Chapter 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 into sleep state or shut it down.

Putting your computer into sleep state

If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer into sleep state. When the computer is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it to resume use, and bypass the startup process.

To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following.

•Click and select Sleep from the Start menu.

•Press Fn + F1.

Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep state) before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data.

To wake the computer, do one of the following.

•Press the power button.

•Press any key on the keyboard.

Shutting down your computer

If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two, shut it down.

To shut down your computer, click and select Shut down from the Start menu.

Smart Shutdown

Lenovo Smart Shutdown allows your computer to start in short time. This function is similar to the Windows hibernate and restore principle, making your computer boot much faster.

To launch Smart Shutdown, do the following:

Click , select Smart Shutdown under Shut down expand menu.

Note: Before Smart Shutdown is enabled, be sure to back up important data. For software upgrades or system updates that are enabled only by restarting, use Windows Restart or Shut down.

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Contents Lenovo IdeaPad Y480/Y580 Regulatory Notice First Edition February Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer „ Y480Getting to know your computer Power button„ Y580 Computer displaySystem button Button Volume buttonGetting to know your computer OneKey Rescue OneKey TheaterKensington slot TV-in jack AC power adapter„ Y480 „ Y580 On select models Optical driveSystem status Bottom view Battery pack Learning the basics „ Connecting to the power„ Configuring the operating system „ Reading the manualsPutting your computer into sleep state „ Smart ShutdownLearning the basics Shutting down your computer„ Charging the battery Using AC adapter and battery„ Checking battery status „ Removing the battery packUsing the touchpad Touchpad buttonUsing Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad Y580 „ Numeric keypadY480 „ Function key combinations Learning the basics Removing a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedInserting a memory card „ Connecting USB devices „ Connecting a Bluetooth device Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computerSpecial keys and buttons „ OneKey Rescue system button a„ Volume button c „ OneKey Theater button bSystem status indicators „ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Hardware connection Connecting to the Internet„ Software configuration CableEnabling wireless connection „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAXConnecting to the Internet Software configuration„ Introduction OneKey Rescue systemOneKey Rescue system „ Creating a recovery discs OneKey Rescue systemTroubleshooting Frequently asked questionsTroubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?Keyboard problems Display problemsPassword problem Sound problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problemsComputer screen problems Startup problem Troubleshooting Battery problemsHard disk drive problem OneKey Rescue system problemsTroubleshooting Other problems Replacing the battery Appendix. CRU instructionsHandling a hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk driveAppendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Sdram Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive Trademarks Page New World. New Thinking.TM