Lenovo Y580, Y480 manual Connecting USB devices

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Chapter 2. Learning the basics

Connecting USB devices

You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer.

The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver is installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.

Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after connecting it, and then installs the driver automatically. However, some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting. Check the documentation provided by the device’s manufacturer before connecting the device.

Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring data by that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of Windows to remove the device before disconnecting.

Note: If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source before connecting it. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized.

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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 Y480 „ Numeric keypadY580 „ Function key combinations Learning the basics Inserting a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedRemoving 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 configurationOneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system„ Introduction „ Creating a recovery discs OneKey Rescue systemTroubleshooting Frequently asked questionsTroubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?Password problem Display problemsKeyboard problems Computer screen problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problemsSound problems Startup problem Troubleshooting Battery problemsHard disk drive problem OneKey Rescue system problemsTroubleshooting Other problems Replacing the battery Appendix. CRU instructionsAppendix. 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