Lenovo Y471A manual Numeric keypad, Function key combinations

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Chapter 2. Learning the basics

Using the keyboard-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard.

Numeric keypad

The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8.

Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled.

Function key combinations

Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a; then press one of the function keys b.

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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 jackAC power adapter USB combo port Optical driveJack Kensington slot System status Bottom view Battery pack Battery latch manual„ Reading the manuals „ Connecting to the power„ Configuring the operating system Learning the basicsLearning the basics Putting your computer into sleep stateShutting down your computer „ Handling the battery „ Checking battery status„ Charging the battery „ Removing the battery packTouchpad button Using the touchpad„ Function key combinations „ Numeric keypadLearning the basics „ Using memory cards not supplied Inserting a memory cardRemoving a memory card „ Connecting USB devices Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting a Bluetooth device„ Volume buttons b- d Mute/Unmute Volume down Volume up„ OneKey Rescue system button a „ OneKey Theater button e Normal modeMovie mode Intelligent modePerforming dust cleaning Standard modeSuper silent mode Efficient thermal dissipation modeF g Page „ Using VeriFace „ Using passwords„ Attaching a security lock not supplied 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? TroubleshootingDisplay problems Password problemKeyboard problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems Computer screen problemsSound 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