Lenovo IdeaPad Y450
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Energy Star model information
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Explanation of hard disk capacity
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Contents
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Top view
Getting to know your computer
Array microphone built-in
Getting to know your computer Wireless LAN antennas
Speakers System status indicators
Power button
Getting to know your computer
Left-side view
Fan louvers
Getting to know your computer Security keyhole
Right-side view
AC power adapter jack
Front view
Integrated wireless device switch
Getting to know your computer System status indicators
Bottom view
Battery latch manual
Getting to know your computer Battery latch spring loaded
Using the touchpad
Using your computer
Pinch
Using your computer
„ Gestures
ChiralMotion
„ Palm Check
„ Numeric keypad
Using the keyboard
„ Function key combinations
Using your computer
„ Touch inductive panel with multi-media buttons
Special keys and buttons
OneKey Theater
Using your computer SlideBar
„ OneKey Rescue System button
Using the optical drive
Using memory cards
„ Removing a memory card
„ Inserting a memory card
Using the integrated camera
Using Lenovo remote specific models only
„ Using RJ-45 port
Using the Internet
„ Using wireless LAN
„ Attaching a security lock optional
Securing your computer
„ Using passwords
„ Using VeriFace
Installing device drivers
Using battery and AC adapter
„ Checking battery status
„ Using the AC adapter
„ Charging the battery
„ Handling the battery
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device
Using external devices
Using external devices
Connecting an eSATA device
Connecting an Ieee 1394 device
Connecting an ExpressCard/34 device
„ Removing an ExpressCard device
„ Inserting an ExpressCard device
„ Connecting a VGA monitor
Connecting an external display
„ Connecting an Hdmi monitor
Connecting a headphone and audio device
Using external devices
Connecting an external microphone
„ Enabling Bluetooth communications
Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices specific models only
Frequently asked questions
Troubleshooting
Where are the recovery discs?
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
„ Display problems
When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen
My screen goes blank while the computer is on
Number appears when you enter a letter
„ a password problem
„ Keyboard problems
Forgot my password
Computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly
„ Sleep or hibernation problems
Screen is blank
„ Computer screen problems
Incorrect characters appear on the screen
Troubleshooting Screen is unreadable or distorted
Computer does not operate with a fully charged battery
„ Sound problems
„ Battery problems
Operating time for a fully charged battery is short
Hard disk drive does not work
„ a hard disk drive problem
„ a startup problem
Troubleshooting Battery does not charge
„ Other problems
Your computer does not respond
Computer does not start from a device you want
Getting help and service
Getting help and service
Getting help on the Web
Getting help and service
Getting help and service
Getting help and service
Getting help around the world
Important safety information
Safety, use, and care information
„ Conditions that require immediate action
Safety, use, and care information
„ Safety guidelines
„ Service and upgrades
„ Power cords and power adapters
Safety, use, and care information
„ Plugs and outlets
„ Extension cords and related devices
„ Power supply statement
„ Lithium coin cell battery notice
„ Heat and product ventilation
Safety, use, and care information
„ CD and DVD drive safety
„ Electrical current safety information
Safety, use, and care information
„ Laser compliance statement
Safety, use, and care information
„ Liquid Crystal Display LCD notice
Caring your computer
„ Be careful about where and how you work
Safety, use, and care information
Safety, use, and care information
„ Be gentle with your computer
„ Carry your computer properly
„ For outdoor use
„ Handle storage media and drives properly
„ Data safety
„ Other important tips
„ Take care in setting passwords
„ Cleaning the cover of your computer
„ Cleaning your computer keyboard
„ Cleaning your computer display
Accessibility and comfort
„ Ergonomic information
Safety, use, and care information
Maintenance
„ What if you are traveling?
„ Questions about vision?
„ General tips for maintenance
Safety, use, and care information
Safety, use, and care information
„ What this warranty covers
Appendix A. Lenovo limited warranty
„ How to obtain warranty service
„ What your Service Provider will do to correct problems
Appendix A. Lenovo limited warranty
Warranty Information
„ Replacement of a product or part
„ Use of personal information
„ Your additional responsibilities
„ What this warranty does not cover
„ Limitation of liability
„ Dispute resolution
„ European Economic Area EEA
„ Other rights
„ Suplemento de Garantía para México
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Warranty Information
„ Types of warranty service
Customer Replaceable Unit CRU service
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On-site service
Courier or depot service
Customer carry-in or mail-in service
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Product exchange service
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Warranty service telephone numbers
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Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs
Appendix C. Specifications
Environment ƒ Temperature
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Appendix C. Specifications
Battery pack
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Appendix D. Notices
Appendix D. Notices
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„ Export classification notice
„ Television output notice
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„ Wireless interoperability
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„ Usage environment and your health
Electronic emissions notices
„ Federal Communications Commission FCC statement
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„ Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement
„ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada
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„ German Class B compliance statement
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„ European Union compliance statement Class B compliance
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„ Korea Class B
Weee and recycling statements
„ General recycling statement
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EU Weee statements
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Japan recycling statements
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„ Disposing of a Lenovo computer components
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Index
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Problems
Index
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