Lenovo Y471A manual Regulatory Notice First Edition May 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 in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product.

Regulatory Notice

•To refer to it, go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/ and click User guides and manuals.

First Edition (May 2011)

© Copyright Lenovo 2011.

LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are 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 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 jackJack Kensington slot AC power adapterUSB combo port Optical drive System status Battery pack Battery latch manual Bottom viewLearning the basics „ Connecting to the power„ Configuring the operating system „ Reading the manualsShutting down your computer Learning the basicsPutting your computer into sleep state „ Removing the battery pack „ Checking battery status„ Charging the battery „ Handling the batteryUsing the touchpad Touchpad button„ Numeric keypad „ Function key combinationsLearning 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 computer„ OneKey Rescue system button a „ Volume buttons b- dMute/Unmute Volume down Volume up Intelligent mode Normal modeMovie mode „ OneKey Theater button eEfficient thermal dissipation mode Standard modeSuper silent mode Performing dust cleaningF g Page „ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Using VeriFace„ Using passwords 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?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 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