Lenovo Y580, Y480 manual Regulatory Notice First Edition February Copyright Lenovo

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Notes

•Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first.

•Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows® 7. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you.

•The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer and/or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide.

•The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 unless otherwise stated.

•The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product.

Regulatory Notice

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First Edition (February 2012)

© Copyright Lenovo 2012.

LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

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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