Lenovo Y471A manual AMD Muxless ATI Switchable Graphics Technology PowerXpress

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Chapter 2. Learning the basics

AMD® Muxless ATI Switchable Graphics Technology (PowerXpress) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AMD PowerXpress Switchable Graphics technology is a mobile-platform feature that applies to systems equipped with a discrete graphics processor unit (dGPU) and an integrated graphics processor unit (iGPU), which allows the system to switch between GPUs (graphics processor units) in order to achieve designed performance or power savings.

Notes:

•PowerXpress is not supported by all operating systems. Currently, PowerXpress is supported by Windows® 7. If you are using another operating system, such as Windows® XP, it may not be possible to enable PowerXpress.

•PowerXpress is not supported by all media players and video compression standards.

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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