Lenovo Y471A 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 IdeaPad Y471A Regulatory Notice First Edition May Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer Top viewIndicators Volume buttons Wireless modulePower button Getting to know your computerMicrophone jack RJ-45 portUSB port Headphone jackAC power adapter USB combo port Optical driveJack Kensington slot System status Battery pack Battery latch manual Bottom viewLearning the basics „ Connecting to the power„ Configuring the operating system „ Reading the manualsLearning the basics Putting your computer into sleep stateShutting down your computer „ Removing the battery pack „ Checking battery status„ Charging the battery „ Handling the batteryUsing the touchpad Touchpad button„ Numeric keypad „ Function key combinationsLearning the basics „ Using memory cards not supplied Inserting a memory cardRemoving a memory card „ Connecting USB devices „ Connecting a Bluetooth device Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer„ Volume buttons b- d Mute/Unmute Volume down Volume up„ OneKey Rescue system button a Intelligent mode Normal modeMovie mode „ OneKey Theater button eEfficient thermal dissipation mode Standard modeSuper silent mode Performing dust cleaningF g Page „ Using VeriFace „ Using passwords„ Attaching a security lock not supplied AMD Muxless ATI Switchable Graphics Technology PowerXpress Switchable Graphics in two modes on select models Switching between Mode 1 and Mode„ Hardware connection Connecting to the Internet„ Software configuration CableEnabling wireless connection „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAXConnecting to the Internet Software configurationOneKey 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?Display problems Password problemKeyboard problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems Computer screen problemsSound problems Startup problem Troubleshooting Battery problemsHard disk drive problem OneKey Rescue system problemsTroubleshooting Other problems Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Handling a 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