Lenovo Y471A 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 IdeaPad Y471A Regulatory Notice First Edition May Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Top view Getting to know your computerGetting to know your computer Wireless modulePower button Indicators Volume buttonsHeadphone jack RJ-45 portUSB port Microphone jackJack Kensington slot AC power adapterUSB combo port Optical drive System status Bottom view Battery pack Battery latch manual„ Reading the manuals „ Connecting to the power„ Configuring the operating system Learning the basicsShutting down your computer Learning the basicsPutting your computer into sleep state „ Handling the battery „ Checking battery status„ Charging the battery „ Removing the battery packTouchpad button Using the touchpad„ Function key combinations „ Numeric keypadLearning the basics Removing a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedInserting a memory card „ Connecting USB devices Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting a Bluetooth device„ OneKey Rescue system button a „ Volume buttons b- dMute/Unmute Volume down Volume up „ OneKey Theater button e Normal modeMovie mode Intelligent modePerforming dust cleaning Standard modeSuper silent mode Efficient thermal dissipation modeF g Page „ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Using VeriFace„ Using passwords AMD Muxless ATI Switchable Graphics Technology PowerXpress Switching between Mode 1 and Mode Switchable Graphics in two modes on select modelsCable Connecting to the Internet„ Software configuration „ Hardware connectionSoftware configuration „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAXConnecting to the Internet Enabling wireless connection„ Introduction OneKey Rescue systemOneKey Rescue system „ Creating a recovery discsFrequently asked questions TroubleshootingWhen do I need to restore the system to the factory status? TroubleshootingKeyboard problems Display problemsPassword problem Sound problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problemsComputer screen problems OneKey Rescue system problems Troubleshooting Battery problemsHard disk drive problem Startup problemTroubleshooting Other problems Appendix. CRU instructions Handling a hard disk drive Appendix. CRU instructionsAppendix. 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