Getting to know your computer, Wireless module | Lenovo Y471A

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

aIntegrated camera Use the camera for video communication.

bBuilt-in microphone The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings.

c	Wireless module	The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio.
	antennas
d	Computer display	The LCD display provides brilliant visual output.
e	JBL speakers	The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound.
f	Power button	Press this button to turn on the computer.
g	OneKey Rescue	Press this button to start OneKey Rescue system when the computer is
	system button	powered off.

	Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 26.
h	System status	For details, see “System status indicators” on page 19.
	indicators
i	Volume buttons	Use these buttons to adjust volume.
j	OneKey Theater	Touch this button to select a preferred scenario mode.
	button

Note: For details, see “OneKey Theater button” on page 17.

kThermal management Touch this button to control the speed at which the dissipation fan spins.

button

Touch this button to perform dust cleaning.

Note: For details, see “Thermal management button” on page 18.

l Touchpad

The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.

Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 10.

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Lenovo Y471A Getting to know your computer, Wireless module, Antennas Computer display, JBL speakers, Power button, Button

Contents

IdeaPad Y471A Regulatory Notice First Edition May Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer Top view Indicators Volume buttons Wireless modulePower button Getting to know your computer Microphone jack RJ-45 portUSB port Headphone jack AC power adapter USB combo port Optical driveJack Kensington slot System status Battery pack Battery latch manual Bottom view Learning the basics „ Connecting to the power„ Configuring the operating system „ Reading the manuals Learning the basics Putting your computer into sleep stateShutting down your computer „ Removing the battery pack „ Checking battery status„ Charging the battery „ 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 Intelligent mode Normal modeMovie mode „ OneKey Theater button e Efficient thermal dissipation mode Standard modeSuper silent 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 „ Hardware connection Connecting to the Internet„ Software configuration Cable Enabling wireless connection „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAXConnecting to the Internet 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 Startup problem Troubleshooting Battery problemsHard disk drive 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