GPU Graphics, Processing Unit Switch on select Models | Lenovo Y470

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

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b c d

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a	System status		For details, see “System status indicators” on page 22.
	indicators
b	Memory card slot		Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.

Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 17.

c GPU (Graphics	Slide and release this switch to enable or disable NVIDIA Optimus.
Processing Unit)
switch (on select
models)

dIntegrated wireless Use this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on

device switch

your computer.

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Lenovo Y470, Y570 manual GPU Graphics, Processing Unit Switch on select Models, Device switch

Contents

IdeaPad Y470/Y570 Regulatory Notice First Edition December Copyright Lenovo Contents Page „ Y470 Getting to know your computer Antennas Computer display Wireless module„ Y570 Getting to know your computer System button Getting to know your computer Power buttonIndicators Volume buttons OneKey Rescue Microphone jack RJ-45 portUSB combo port USB port Getting to know your computer Headphone jack On select models Optical drive AC power adapter„ Y470 „ Y570 USB combo port TV-in jack GPU Graphics Processing Unit Switch on select ModelsDevice switch Bottom view Battery pack Battery latch manual „ Reading the manuals „ Connecting to the power„ Configuring the operating system Learning the basics Shutting down your computer Learning the basicsPutting your computer into sleep state „ Handling the battery „ Checking battery status„ Charging the battery „ Removing the battery pack Touchpad button Y570 „ Numeric keypadY470 „ Function key combinations Learning the basics Removing a memory card „ Using memory cards not supplied„ Connecting a universal serial bus USB device Inserting a memory card Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting a Bluetooth device „ OneKey Rescue system button a „ Volume buttons b- dMute/Unmute Volume down Volume up „ OneKey Theater button e Performing dust cleaning Standard modeSuper silent mode Efficient thermal dissipation mode System status indicators Page „ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Using VeriFace„ Using passwords Enabling Nvidia Optimus on select models Enabling 3D Vision „ Using 3D Vision on your computer Cable Connecting to the Internet„ Software configuration „ Hardware connection Software configuration „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAXConnecting to the Internet Enabling wireless connection „ Introduction OneKey Rescue system Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status? Troubleshooting Keyboard problems Display problemsPassword problem Sound problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problemsComputer screen problems OneKey Rescue system problems Troubleshooting Battery problemsHard disk drive problem Startup problem Troubleshooting Other problems Appendix. CRU instructions Handling a hard disk drive Appendix. CRU instructions 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