Lenovo Y471A manual RJ-45 port, USB port, Microphone jack, Headphone jack

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

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b

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f g

a

VGA port

Connects to external display devices.

b

HDMI port

Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display.

c

Fan louvers

Dissipate internal heat.

Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur.

d RJ-45 port

This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.

Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 24.

e USB port

Connects to USB devices.

Notes:

•The blue port supports USB 3.0 (on select models).

•For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 14.

f	Microphone jack	Connects to external microphones.
g	Headphone jack	Connects to external headphones.

Attention:

• Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing.

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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 jackUSB combo port Optical drive AC power adapterJack Kensington slot System status Bottom view Battery pack Battery latch manual„ Reading the manuals „ Connecting to the power„ Configuring the operating system Learning the basicsPutting your computer into sleep state Learning the basicsShutting 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 Inserting a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedRemoving a memory card „ Connecting USB devices Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting a Bluetooth deviceMute/Unmute Volume down Volume up „ Volume buttons b- d„ 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 passwords „ Using VeriFace„ 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? TroubleshootingPassword problem Display problemsKeyboard problems Computer screen problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation 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