Lenovo Y510 Getting to Know Your Computer Fan louvers, VGA port, PCI Express card new card slot

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Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer

cFan louvers

The fan louvers allow warm air to exit the computer.

ÂImportant:

Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables or other objects do not block any of the fan louvers or else overheating of the computer may occur.

dVGA port

Use this port for an external computer monitor.

ePCI Express card (new card) slot

Use this slot to install a PCI Express card (new card).

fUSB 2.0 port

The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, hard disk drive, printer, and scanner. USB allows devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the computer (hot swapping), and allows specific classes of hardware to be used without requiring individual device drivers to be installed.

Attention

When using high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, PLS. Use external device power adapter, otherwise will cause system shut down.

gIEEE 1394 connector

The IEEE 1394 connector is used for connecting devices that are compatible with the IEEE 1394 interface, such as digital video cameras and external hard disk drives.

hTV-in jack (Specific models only)

Use this jack to connect with TV signal cable through the provided TV adapter (Analog input supported).

For details on TV function, see the Help menu in Shuttle Center.

Attention:

For Class I equipment: In Norway, intended to be connected to cable distribution system, the screen of a coax cable is required to be galvanically isolated from the protective earth, the Norwegian text, “M-kun tilkoples kabel- TV nett via galvanisk isolator”.

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Contents Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 Page Contents Read This First Read This First Top View Getting to Know Your ComputerBattery Capacity indicators Wireless LAN antennasSystem status indicators Power buttonLeft-sideView AC power adapter jackGetting to Know Your Computer LAN portGetting to Know Your Computer Fan louvers Ieee 1394 connectorVGA port PCI Express card new card slotRight-side View Headphone/SPDIF jack externalMicrophone jack external Optical drive types vary by model Getting to Know Your Computer Video jackModem Port Security keyholeBattery latch spring loaded Bottom ViewSubwoofer Battery latch manual Getting to Know Your Computer Battery packHard Disk Drive/ TV card Specific models only compartment ™ NotesFront View Getting to Know Your Computer Array Microphone built-in Wireless device switchMulti-media reader slot CIR port„ Putting your computer to Sleep Using Your Computer„ Shutting Down Your computer ¾ Warning„ Adjusting the brightness Adjusting the display„ Switch between wide screen and normal screen Using Your ComputerUsing the Touch Pad „ Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardFn + PrtSc/SysRq System request „ Function Key Combinations„ Novo button Special keys and buttonsTouch inductive panel a~l „ Touch inductive panel and multi-media buttonsMulti-media buttons m~n System status indicators Drive in useNum Lock Power Indicator Using Your Computer Caps LockBattery Status Indicator Wireless Device IndicatorPlaying a CD Watching TV and DVD„ Watching TV „ Watching DVDUsing the Integrated Camera „ Using PasswordsSecuring your computer To set a Supervisor Password To set a User password Changing or Removing the Supervisor PasswordHard Disk Passwords Changing or Removing the User PasswordTo set a hard disk password Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords Installing Device Drivers„ Checking Battery Status Using battery and AC adapter„ Using the AC Adapter „ Your Computer Batteries„ Charging the Battery Using Your Computer ™ Note „ Handling the BatteryFrequently Asked Questions TroubleshootingTroubleshooting „ Display Problems„ a Password Problem „ Keyboard Problems„ Sleep or Hibernation Problems Troubleshooting „ Computer Screen Problems Screen is blankScreen is unreadable or distorted Incorrect characters appear on the screen „ Sound Problems„ Battery Problems „ a Hard Disk Drive Problem„ a Startup Problem „ Other Problems Your computer does not respondComputer does not start from a device you want Getting Help and Service Getting Help and ServiceGetting Help on the Web Getting Help and Service Getting Help around the World Caring Your Computer „ Be Careful about Where and How You WorkSafety, Use, and Care Information „ Be Gentle with Your Computer„ Carry Your Computer Properly „ Take Care in Setting Passwords „ Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly„ Other Important Tips „ Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer „ Cleaning Your Computer Display „ Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard„ Ergonomic Information Accessibility and Comfort„ Questions about Vision? „ What If You are Traveling?„ General Tips for Maintenance MaintenanceSafety, Use, and Care Information Warranty Information Appendix A. Warranty Information„ Types of Warranty Service Warranty Service Telephone Numbers Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone NumbersAppendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Memory ProcessorStorage device DisplayExpressCard slot Wireless featuresOptical drive CameraSize Environment Power source AC adapter Battery pack SpecificationsAppendix D. Notices Appendix D. Notices „ Television output notice„ Wireless Interoperability Wireless related information„ Usage Environment and Your Health „ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic Emissions Notices„ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement „ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada„ European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement For Taiwan „ Japanese Vcci Class B Statement„ General Recycling Statement Japan Recycling Statements EU Weee Statements„ Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components Copyright Lenovo 2007. All rights reserved. U.S. Government Appendix D. Notices Trademarks CPU IndexHandling Index