Lenovo Y460P, Y560P manual To change the GPU, do the following

Models: Y560P Y460P

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Chapter 2. Learning the basics

Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Some IdeaPad models support Switchable Graphics. After you toggle the GPU switch, the system will automatically choose and switch over to the integrated or dedicated GPU according to the current loading. (Note: For Y460p and Y560p, this switch is available only on models that support the switchable technology.)

*GPU is short for graphics processing unit.

Note: The dedicated AMD GPU provides you with superior graphics performance while the energy-efficient integrated graphics provides longer operation with the battery. You can switch to the high-performance GPU to gain the best graphics performance. However, when the computer is using battery power you are advised to switch to the power-saving GPU if you are not running graphics-intensive applications.

To change the GPU, do the following:

1Start your computer to the Windows operating system. If the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode, press the power button to wake it up.

Note: Do not try to change the GPU when the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode.

2Activate the Switchable Graphics dialog box. To activate the dialog

box, you can:

right-click on the desktop and select Configure Switchable Graphics from the pop-up menu.

slide and release the GPU switch on the front side of your computer.

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Lenovo Y460P, Y560P manual To change the GPU, do the following