Lenovo Y471A guide

Chapter 2. Learning the basics

aCaps lock indicator

bNum lock indicator

cHard disk drive indicator

dTouchpad indicator

ePower status indicator

fBattery status indicator

gWireless communication indicator

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Lenovo Y471A manual

Contents

IdeaPad Y471A Regulatory Notice First Edition May Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer Top view Wireless module Power buttonIndicators Volume buttons Getting to know your computer RJ-45 port USB portMicrophone jack Headphone jack AC power adapter USB combo port Optical driveJack Kensington slot System status Battery pack Battery latch manual Bottom view „ Connecting to the power „ Configuring the operating systemLearning the basics „ Reading the manuals Learning the basics Putting your computer into sleep stateShutting down your computer „ Checking battery status „ Charging the battery„ Removing the battery pack „ Handling the battery Using the touchpad Touchpad button „ Numeric keypad „ Function key combinations Learning the basics „ Using memory cards not supplied Inserting a memory cardRemoving a memory card „ Connecting USB devices „ Connecting a Bluetooth device Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Volume buttons b- d Mute/Unmute Volume down Volume up„ OneKey Rescue system button a Normal mode Movie modeIntelligent mode „ OneKey Theater button e Standard mode Super silent modeEfficient thermal dissipation mode Performing dust cleaning F g Page „ Using VeriFace „ Using passwords„ Attaching a security lock not supplied AMD Muxless ATI Switchable Graphics Technology PowerXpress Switchable Graphics in two modes on select models Switching between Mode 1 and Mode Connecting to the Internet „ Software configuration„ Hardware connection Cable „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Connecting to the InternetEnabling wireless connection Software configuration OneKey Rescue system „ Introduction „ Creating a recovery discs OneKey Rescue system Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status? Display problems Password problemKeyboard problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems Computer screen problemsSound problems Troubleshooting Battery problems Hard disk drive problemStartup problem OneKey Rescue system problems Troubleshooting Other problems Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Handling a hard disk drive Appendix. 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