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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Getting to know your computer
Top view
Getting to know your computer Wireless LAN antennas
Speakers System status indicators
Power button
Array microphone built-in
Left-side view
Getting to know your computer
Getting to know your computer Security keyhole
Fan louvers
Right-side view
AC power adapter jack
Front view
Getting to know your computer System status indicators
Integrated wireless device switch
Bottom view
Getting to know your computer Battery latch spring loaded
Battery latch manual
Using your computer
Using the touchpad
Using your computer
„ Gestures
ChiralMotion
Pinch
„ Palm Check
Using the keyboard
„ Numeric keypad
„ Function key combinations
Using your computer
Special keys and buttons
„ Touch inductive panel with multi-media buttons
Using your computer SlideBar
OneKey Theater
Using the optical drive
„ OneKey Rescue System button
Using memory cards
„ Inserting a memory card
„ Removing a memory card
Using Lenovo remote specific models only
Using the integrated camera
Using the Internet
„ Using RJ-45 port
„ Using wireless LAN
Securing your computer
„ Attaching a security lock optional
„ Using VeriFace
„ Using passwords
Installing device drivers
Using battery and AC adapter
„ Checking battery status
„ Using the AC adapter
„ Charging the battery
„ Handling the battery
Using external devices
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device
Using external devices
Connecting an eSATA device
Connecting an Ieee 1394 device
Connecting an ExpressCard/34 device
„ Inserting an ExpressCard device
„ Removing an ExpressCard device
Connecting an external display
„ Connecting a VGA monitor
„ Connecting an Hdmi monitor
Connecting a headphone and audio device
Using external devices
Connecting an external microphone
Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices specific models only
„ Enabling Bluetooth communications
Troubleshooting
Frequently asked questions
Troubleshooting
Where are the recovery discs?
Troubleshooting
„ Display problems
When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen
My screen goes blank while the computer is on
„ a password problem
„ Keyboard problems
Forgot my password
Number appears when you enter a letter
„ Sleep or hibernation problems
Computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly
„ Computer screen problems
Screen is blank
Troubleshooting Screen is unreadable or distorted
Incorrect characters appear on the screen
„ Sound problems
„ Battery problems
Operating time for a fully charged battery is short
Computer does not operate with a fully charged battery
„ a hard disk drive problem
„ a startup problem
Troubleshooting Battery does not charge
Hard disk drive does not work
„ 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 and service
Getting help on the Web
Getting help and service
Getting help and service
Getting help around the world
Safety, use, and care information
Important safety information
Safety, use, and care information
„ Conditions that require immediate action
„ Safety guidelines
„ Service and upgrades
„ Power cords and power adapters
Safety, use, and care information
„ Extension cords and related devices
„ Plugs and outlets
„ 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
„ Be careful about where and how you work
Caring your computer
Safety, use, and care information
Safety, use, and care information
„ Be gentle with your computer
„ Carry your computer properly
„ For outdoor use
„ Data safety
„ Handle storage media and drives properly
„ Take care in setting passwords
„ Other important tips
„ Cleaning the cover of your computer
„ Cleaning your computer keyboard
Accessibility and comfort
„ Cleaning your computer display
„ 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
Appendix A. Lenovo limited warranty
„ What this warranty covers
„ How to obtain warranty service
„ What your Service Provider will do to correct problems
Appendix A. Lenovo limited warranty
„ Replacement of a product or part
Warranty Information
„ Your additional responsibilities
„ Use of personal information
„ What this warranty does not cover
„ Limitation of liability
„ Dispute resolution
„ Other rights
„ European Economic Area EEA
„ Suplemento de Garantía para México
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Warranty Information
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„ 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
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Appendix C. Specifications
Environment ƒ Temperature
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Appendix C. Specifications
Battery pack
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Appendix D. Notices
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Appendix D. Notices
„ Export classification notice
„ Television output notice
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„ Wireless interoperability
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„ Usage environment and your health
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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
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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
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Index
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