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Contents

Chapter 1. Getting to know your
computer	1
Top view	1
Left-side view	3
Right-side view	4
Front view	5
Bottom view	6
Chapter 2. Learning the basics	7
First use	7
Using AC adapter and battery	9
Using the touchpad	10
Using the keyboard	11
Connecting external devices	13
Special keys and buttons	16
System status indicators	19
Securing your computer	21
AMD® Muxless ATI Switchable Graphics
Technology (PowerXpress)	22
Switchable Graphics in two modes
(on select models)	23
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet	24
Wired connection	24
Wireless connection	25
Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system	26
OneKey Rescue system	26
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting	28
Frequently asked questions	28
Troubleshooting	30

Appendix. CRU instructions	34
Replacing the battery	34
Replacing the hard disk drive	35
Replacing memory	39
Removing the optical drive	42
Trademarks	43

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Lenovo Y471A manual Contents

Contents

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