Lenovo IdeaPad Y550P
First Edition July Copyright Lenovo
Energy Star model information
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Explanation of hard disk capacity
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Contents
Safety, Use and Care
Contents Getting Help
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited
Appendix B. Customer
Getting to Know Your Computer
Volume buttons
Power button Wireless LAN antennas
Getting to Know Your Computer
Computer display
Left-side view
Fan louvers
Getting to Know Your Computer Security keyhole
AC power adapter jack
Right-side view
TV-in jack specific models only
System status indicators
Integrated wireless device switch
Bottom view
Battery latch manual
Battery latch spring loaded
Getting to Know Your Computer Subwoofer
Hard Disk Drive compartment
Using the touchpad
Using Your Computer
„ Gestures
Using Your Computer
„ Palm Check
Pinch
„ Numeric keypad
Using the keyboard
„ Function key combinations
Using Your Computer
Special keys and buttons
„ Touch inductive panel and volume buttons
Using Your Computer Touch inductive panel ~
Volume buttons ~
OneKey Rescue System button
Using memory cards
Using the optical drive
Using Your Computer
Using the integrated camera
Using lenovo remote control specific models only
„ Using RJ-45 port
Using the internet
„ Using wireless LAN
„ Attaching a security lock optional
Securing your computer
„ Using passwords
„ Using VeriFace
Installing device drivers
Using battery and AC adapter
„ Checking battery status
„ Using the AC adapter
„ Handling the battery
„ Charging the battery
Using Your Computer
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device
Using External Devices
Using External Devices
Connecting an eSATA/USB port device
Connecting a PC card device
„ Removing an ExpressCard/34 module
„ Inserting an ExpressCard/34 module
„ Connecting a VGA monitor
Connecting an external display
„ Connecting an Hdmi monitor
Connecting a headphone and audio device
Using External Devices
Connecting an external microphone
„ Enabling Bluetooth communications
OneKey Rescue System
OneKey Rescue System
„ Introduction
OneKey Rescue System
OneKey Rescue System
Frequently Asked Questions
Troubleshooting
Where are the recovery discs?
Troubleshooting
When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?
Troubleshooting
„ Display problems
When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen
My screen goes blank while the computer is on
„ Keyboard problems
„ a Password problem
Forgot my password
Number appears when you enter a letter
Computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly
„ Sleep or hibernation problems
Screen is blank
„ Computer screen problems
Incorrect characters appear on the screen
Troubleshooting Screen is unreadable or distorted
„ Battery problems
„ Sound problems
Operating time for a fully charged battery is short
Computer does not operate with a fully charged battery
„ a hard disk drive problem
„ a startup problem
„ OneKey Rescue System problems
„ Other problems
Your computer does not respond
Computer does not start from a device you want
Getting help and service
Getting Help and Service
Getting help on the Web
Getting Help and Service
Getting Help and Service
Getting Help and Service
Getting help around the world
Warranty Service Telephone Numbers
Important safety information
Safety, Use and Care Information
„ Conditions that require immediate action
Safety, Use and Care Information
„ Safety guidelines
„ Service and upgrades
„ Power cords and power adapters
Safety, Use and Care Information
„ Plugs and outlets
„ Extension cords and related devices
„ Power supply statement
„ Lithium coin cell battery notice
„ Heat and product ventilation
Safety, Use and Care Information
„ CD and DVD drive safety
„ Electrical current safety information
Safety, Use and Care Information
„ Laser compliance statement
Safety, Use and Care Information
„ Liquid crystal display LCD notice
Caring your computer
„ Be careful about where and how you work
Safety, Use and Care Information
Safety, Use and Care Information
„ Be gentle with your computer
„ Carry your computer properly
„ For outdoor use
„ Handle storage media and drives properly
„ Data safety
„ Other important tips
„ Take care in setting passwords
„ Cleaning the cover of your computer
„ Cleaning your computer keyboard
„ Cleaning your computer display
Accessibility and comfort
„ Ergonomic information
Safety, Use and Care Information
Maintenance
„ What if you are traveling?
„ Questions about vision?
„ General tips for maintenance
Safety, Use and Care Information
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
Information
„ Replacement of a product or part
„ Use of personal information
„ Your additional responsibilities
„ What this warranty does not cover
„ Limitation of liability
„ Dispute resolution
„ Other rights
„ European Economic Area EEA
„ Lenovo Turkey address
UAE
Warranty information
Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Service
„ Types of warranty service
Courier or Depot Service
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty On-site Service
Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service
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Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty Product Exchange Service
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Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs
Environment ƒ Temperature
Appendix C. Specifications
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Size
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Appendix C. Specifications
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Appendix D. Notices
Appendix D. Notices
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„ Export classification notice
„ Television output notice
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Wireless related information
„ Wireless interoperability
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„ Usage environment and your health
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„ Note to Catv system installer
„ Products with television tuner options installed
TV tuner information
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„ Example of antenna grounding
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Electronic emissions notices
„ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement
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„ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement
„ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada
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„ German Class B Compliance Statement
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„ European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance
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„ Japan Compliance Statement for Power line Harmonics
„ Korea Class B
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Weee and recycling statements
„ General recycling statement
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EU Weee Statements
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Japan Recycling Statements
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„ Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components
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Index
Index
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