Installing Device Drivers | Lenovo Y510 specification

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords

To change or remove the HDD password, do as follows:

To change the HDD user password, select Change HDD User Password and enter the new password in the Enter New Password field, and retype it to verify it in the Confirm New Password field.

To remove the HDD user password, select Change HDD Master Password and leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press the Enter key twice.

Note:

Remove the HDD user password will disable your hard disk password protection.

To change the HDD master password, select Change HDD Master Password and enter the new password in the Enter New Password field, and retype it to verify it in the Confirm New Password field.

Note:

When you change the HDD master password, the HDD user password will be removed.

To remove the HDD master password, select Change HDD Master Password and leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press the Enter key twice. Both HDD user and master passwords will be removed.

Installing Device Drivers ------------------------------------------

A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer. Lenovo provide all drivers that you need in a driver CD. Follow the following steps to install drivers on your computer. (Assuming the CD-ROM is “E:” Disk and current OS is Windows Vista™)

Notes:

Adhere to the following sequences, otherwise the system’s stability and audio or video effect may be compromised, or you even have to reinstall the operating system.

Most installations require a reboot to update the driver.

For the detail path of drivers, refer to the readme.txt in the supplied driver CD.

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Lenovo Y510 warranty Installing Device Drivers, Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords

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Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 Page Contents Read This First Read This First Getting to Know Your Computer Top View Wireless LAN antennas Battery Capacity indicatorsSystem status indicators Power button AC power adapter jack Left-sideViewGetting to Know Your Computer LAN port Ieee 1394 connector Getting to Know Your Computer Fan louversVGA port PCI Express card new card slot Microphone jack external Right-side ViewHeadphone/SPDIF jack external Getting to Know Your Computer Video jack Optical drive types vary by modelModem Port Security keyhole Subwoofer Battery latch spring loadedBottom View Getting to Know Your Computer Battery pack Battery latch manualHard Disk Drive/ TV card Specific models only compartment ™ Notes Front View Wireless device switch Getting to Know Your Computer Array Microphone built-inMulti-media reader slot CIR port Using Your Computer „ Putting your computer to Sleep„ Shutting Down Your computer ¾ Warning Adjusting the display „ Adjusting the brightness„ Switch between wide screen and normal screen Using Your Computer Using the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard „ Numeric Keypad „ Function Key Combinations Fn + PrtSc/SysRq System request Special keys and buttons „ Novo button „ Touch inductive panel and multi-media buttons Touch inductive panel a~l Multi-media buttons m~n Num Lock System status indicatorsDrive in use Using Your Computer Caps Lock Power IndicatorBattery Status Indicator Wireless Device Indicator Watching TV and DVD Playing a CD„ Watching TV „ Watching DVD Securing your computer Using the Integrated Camera„ Using Passwords To set a Supervisor Password Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password To set a User password Changing or Removing the User Password Hard Disk Passwords To set a hard disk password Installing Device Drivers Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords Using battery and AC adapter „ Checking Battery Status„ Using the AC Adapter „ Your Computer Batteries „ Charging the Battery „ Handling the Battery Using Your Computer ™ Note Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions „ Display Problems Troubleshooting „ Sleep or Hibernation Problems „ a Password Problem„ Keyboard Problems Troubleshooting Screen is unreadable or distorted „ Computer Screen ProblemsScreen is blank „ Sound Problems Incorrect characters appear on the screen „ a Startup Problem „ Battery Problems„ a Hard Disk Drive Problem Computer does not start from a device you want „ Other ProblemsYour computer does not respond Getting Help on the Web Getting Help and ServiceGetting Help and Service Getting Help and Service Getting Help around the World „ Be Careful about Where and How You Work Caring Your Computer „ Carry Your Computer Properly Safety, Use, and Care Information„ Be Gentle with Your Computer „ Other Important Tips „ Take Care in Setting Passwords„ Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly „ Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer „ Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard „ Cleaning Your Computer Display Accessibility and Comfort „ Ergonomic Information „ What If You are Traveling? „ Questions about Vision? Maintenance „ General Tips for Maintenance Safety, Use, and Care Information Appendix A. Warranty Information Warranty Information „ Types of Warranty Service Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers Warranty Service Telephone Numbers Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Processor MemoryStorage device Display Wireless features ExpressCard slotOptical drive Camera Specifications Size Environment Power source AC adapter Battery pack Appendix D. Notices „ Television output notice Appendix D. Notices Wireless related information „ Wireless Interoperability „ Usage Environment and Your Health Electronic Emissions Notices „ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement „ European Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement „ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement„ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada „ General Recycling Statement For Taiwan„ Japanese Vcci Class B Statement EU Weee Statements Japan Recycling Statements „ Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components Copyright Lenovo 2007. All rights reserved. U.S. Government Appendix D. Notices Trademarks Index CPU Index Handling