Lenovo Y471A manual USB combo port Optical drive, AC power adapter, Jack Kensington slot

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Note:

For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 21.

Note:

For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 9.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

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c d e

aUSB port or eSATA/ Connects to eSATA or USB devices.

USB combo port

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

b	Optical drive	Reads/Burns optical disks.
c	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.
d	AC power adapter	Connect the AC adapter here.
	jack

e Kensington slot		Attach a security lock (not supplied) here.

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Contents IdeaPad Y471A Regulatory Notice First Edition May Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer Top viewWireless module Power buttonIndicators Volume buttons Getting to know your computerRJ-45 port USB portMicrophone jack Headphone jackJack Kensington slot AC power adapterUSB combo port Optical drive System status Battery pack Battery latch manual Bottom view„ Connecting to the power „ Configuring the operating systemLearning the basics „ Reading the manualsShutting down your computer Learning the basicsPutting your computer into sleep state „ Checking battery status „ Charging the battery„ Removing the battery pack „ 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 Normal mode Movie modeIntelligent mode „ OneKey Theater button eStandard mode Super silent modeEfficient thermal dissipation 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 ModeConnecting to the Internet „ Software configuration„ Hardware connection Cable„ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Connecting to the InternetEnabling wireless connection 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 Troubleshooting Battery problems Hard disk drive problemStartup 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