Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 UG V1.0 coveren1-4
Lenovo IdeaPad Y550
User Guide
New World. New Thinking.TM
If your product is not working correctly
LENOVO
DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE
ENERGY STAR model information
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Explanation of hard disk capacity
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II. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Contents
Using Your Computer
Using External Devices
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited
Contents
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care
Appendix C. Specifications
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
Top view
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Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
Power button
Wireless LAN antennas
Volume buttons
Left-side view
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
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overheating of the computer may occur
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Security keyhole
Fan louvers
Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked, otherwise
TV-in jack Specific models only
AC power adapter jack
Right-side view
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
Integrated wireless device switch
System status indicators
Front view
Bottom view
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
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Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Subwoofer
Battery latch - spring loaded
Battery latch - manual
Battery pack
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Using the touch pad
b a cd
Chiralmotion
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
„ Gestures
„ Palm Check
Using the keyboard
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
„ Numeric keypad
„ Function key combinations
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Fn + F1 Put your computer in sleep mode
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
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Special keys and buttons
„ Touch inductive panel and volume buttons
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Volume buttons ~
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Touch inductive panel ~
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
„ OneKey Rescue System button
For details, see OneKey Rescue System User Guide
Your computer comes with an optical drive, such as a CD/DVD drive
Using the optical drive
Using memory cards
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
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Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Using lenovo remote control specific models only
Using the integrated camera
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Using the internet
„ Using RJ-45 port
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
„ Using wireless LAN
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
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Securing your computer
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
„ Attaching a security lock optional
„ Using VeriFace
„ Using passwords
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Installing device drivers
Using battery and AC adapter
„ Checking battery status
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
„ Using the AC adapter
Danger
„ Charging the battery
„ Handling the battery
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Danger
ƒ Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo
Danger
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device
Chapter 3. Using External Devices
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Chapter 3. Using External Devices
Connecting an eSATA port device
Chapter 3. Using External Devices
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Connecting a PC card device
Chapter 3. Using External Devices
Only use the ExpressCard/34 module
1 Push the ExpressCard/34 module until you hear a click
Chapter 3. Using External Devices
„ Inserting an ExpressCard/34 module
„ Removing an ExpressCard/34 module
Connecting an external display
„ Connecting a VGA monitor
Chapter 3. Using External Devices
„ Connecting an HDMI monitor
Chapter 3. Using External Devices
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Connecting a headphone and audio device
Chapter 3. Using External Devices
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Chapter 3. Using External Devices
Connecting an external microphone
Chapter 3. Using External Devices
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„ Enabling Bluetooth communications
Chapter 3. Using External Devices
Connecting a Bluetooth device specific models only
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
How can I contact the Customer Support Center?
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Where are the recovery discs?
Where can I find warranty information?
When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen
Troubleshooting
„ Display problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
My screen goes blank while the computer is on
ƒ Touch the touch pad ƒ Press any key on the keyboard
I forgot my password
„ A Password problem
„ Keyboard problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
„ Sleep or hibernation problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly
„ Computer screen problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
The screen is blank
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The screen is unreadable or distorted
Incorrect characters appear on the screen
You get poor or no playback of video, DVD or game applications
Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty
„ Sound problems
„ Battery problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The battery does not charge
„ A hard disk drive problem
„ A startup problem
„ Other problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
The computer does not start from a device you want
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Getting help and service
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
Getting help on the Web
Calling the customer support center
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
The following items are not covered
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
ƒ Machine Type and Model
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
Getting help around the world
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
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Important safety information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Conditions that require immediate action
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Safety guidelines
„ Service and upgrades
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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„ Power cords and power adapters
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Danger
Danger
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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Danger
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Extension cords and related devices
„ Plugs and outlets
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„ Power supply statement
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Danger
„ Lithium coin cell battery notice
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Danger
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Heat and product ventilation
Danger
ƒ Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ CD and DVD drive safety
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Danger
„ Electrical current safety information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Danger
To connect 1. Turn everything OFF
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Laser compliance statement
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Danger
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„ Liquid crystal display LCD notice
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Danger
Caring your computer
„ Be careful about where and how you work
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ For outdoor use
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Be gentle with your computer
„ Carry your computer properly
„ Data safety
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Handle storage media and drives properly
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„ Take care in setting passwords
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Other important tips
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Cleaning the cover of your computer
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Cleaning your computer keyboard
Accessibility and comfort
„ Cleaning your computer display
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Ergonomic information
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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ Questions about vision?
Maintenance
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ What if you are traveling?
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ General tips for maintenance
ƒ Update device drivers and BIOS when needed
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
„ What this warranty covers
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
„ 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
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
Information.”
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
„ Your additional responsibilities
„ Use of personal information
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
„ What this warranty does not cover
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
„ Limitation of liability
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„ Dispute resolution
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
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Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
„ Other rights
„ European Economic Area EEA
Service
Warranty information
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
Warranty
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„ Types of warranty service
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
1 Customer Replaceable Unit “CRU” Service
4 Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
2 On-site Service
3 Courier or Depot Service
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
5 Product Exchange Service
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Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
Warranty Service Telephone Numbers
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Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs
Size
Appendix C. Specifications
Specifications
Environment ƒ Temperature
Appendix C. Specifications
Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing
Appendix D. Notices
Notices
Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One
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Appendix D. Notices
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„ Export classification notice
„ Television output notice
Appendix D. Notices
Wireless related information
„ Wireless interoperability
Appendix D. Notices
Appendix D. Notices
„ Usage environment and your health
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Appendix D. Notices
Appendix D. Notices
TV tuner information
„ Products with television tuner options installed
„ Note to CATV system installer
Appendix D. Notices
„ Example of antenna grounding
Appendix D. Notices
The following notice applies to all countries and regions
Danger
Electronic emissions notices
„ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement
Appendix D. Notices
„ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement
„ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada
Appendix D. Notices
Appendix D. Notices
„ German Class B Compliance Statement
Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. 1
Appendix D. Notices
„ European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance
Appendix D. Notices
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Appendix D. Notices
„ Japan Compliance Statement for Power line Harmonics
„ Japanese VCCI Class B Statement
„ Korea Class B
WEEE and recycling statements
„ General recycling statement
Appendix D. Notices
EU WEEE Statements
Appendix D. Notices
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Japan Recycling Statements
„ Collecting and Recycling a Disused Lenovo Computer or Monitor
Appendix D. Notices
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„ Disposing a Disused Battery Pack from Lenovo Notebook Computers
„ Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components
Appendix D. Notices
Notice for Users in the U.S.A
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk
Appendix D. Notices
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Appendix D. Notices
Trademarks
Appendix D. Notices
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Bluetooth
Index
Index
Maintenance
Index
Wireless LAN
Index
Usage environment
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Connecting a PC card device 