RJ-45 port, USB combo port USB port, Microphone jack | Lenovo Y570

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

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Y470

a b

c

d f g h

Y570

a

b

c

d e

f g h

a

VGA port

Connects to external display devices.

b

HDMI port

Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display.

c

Fan louvers

Dissipate internal heat.

Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur.

d RJ-45 port

This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.

Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 27.

eUSB port or eSATA/ Connects to eSATA or USB devices.

USB combo port

Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 17.

f USB port

Connects to USB devices.

Notes:

•The blue port supports USB 3.0.

•For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 17.

g Microphone jack

Connects to external microphones.

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Lenovo Y570, Y470 manual RJ-45 port, USB combo port USB port, Microphone jack

Contents

IdeaPad Y470/Y570 Regulatory Notice First Edition December Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer „ Y470 Wireless module „ Y570Getting to know your computer Antennas Computer display Getting to know your computer Power button Indicators Volume buttonsOneKey Rescue System button Microphone jack RJ-45 portUSB combo port USB port Getting to know your computer Headphone jack AC power adapter „ Y470 „ Y570USB combo port TV-in jack On select models Optical drive GPU Graphics Processing Unit Switch on select ModelsDevice switch Bottom view Battery pack Battery latch manual „ Connecting to the power „ Configuring the operating systemLearning the basics „ Reading the manuals Shutting down your computer Learning the basicsPutting your computer into sleep state „ Checking battery status „ Charging the battery„ Removing the battery pack „ Handling the battery Touchpad button Y570 „ Numeric keypadY470 „ Function key combinations Learning the basics „ Using memory cards not supplied „ Connecting a universal serial bus USB deviceInserting a memory card Removing a memory card „ Connecting a Bluetooth device Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ OneKey Rescue system button a „ Volume buttons b- dMute/Unmute Volume down Volume up „ OneKey Theater button e Standard mode Super silent modeEfficient thermal dissipation mode Performing dust cleaning System status indicators Page „ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Using VeriFace„ Using passwords Enabling Nvidia Optimus on select models „ Using 3D Vision on your computer Enabling 3D Vision Connecting to the Internet „ Software configuration„ Hardware connection Cable „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Connecting to the InternetEnabling wireless connection Software configuration OneKey Rescue system „ Introduction Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status? Keyboard problems Display problemsPassword problem Sound problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problemsComputer screen problems Troubleshooting Battery problems Hard disk drive problemStartup problem OneKey Rescue system problems Troubleshooting Other problems Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Handling a hard disk drive 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