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Contents

Chapter 1. Getting to know your
computer	1
Top view	1
Left-side view	4
Right-side view	5
Front view	6
Bottom view	7
Chapter 2. Learning the basics	9
First use	9
Using AC adapter and battery	11
Using the touchpad	12
Using Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad	13
Using the keyboard	14
Connecting external devices	17
Special keys and buttons	20
System status indicators	22
Securing your computer	23

Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet	24
Wired connection	24
Wireless connection	25
Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system	26
OneKey Rescue system	26
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting	28
Frequently asked questions	28
Troubleshooting	30
Appendix. CRU instructions	34
Replacing the battery	34
Replacing the hard disk drive	35
Replacing memory	38
Removing the optical drive	41
Trademarks	42

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Lenovo Y480, Y580 manual Contents

Contents

Lenovo IdeaPad Y480/Y580 Regulatory Notice First Edition February Copyright Lenovo Contents Page „ Y480 Getting to know your computer Computer display Power button„ Y580 Getting to know your computer OneKey Theater Button Volume buttonGetting to know your computer OneKey Rescue System button Kensington slot On select models Optical drive AC power adapter„ Y480 „ Y580 TV-in jack System status Bottom view Battery pack „ Reading the manuals „ Connecting to the power„ Configuring the operating system Learning the basics Shutting down your computer „ Smart ShutdownLearning the basics Putting your computer into sleep state „ Removing the battery pack Using AC adapter and battery„ Checking battery status „ Charging the battery Touchpad button Using the touchpad Using Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad „ Numeric keypad Y480Y580 „ Function key combinations Learning the basics „ Using memory cards not supplied Inserting a memory cardRemoving a memory card „ Connecting USB devices Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting a Bluetooth device „ OneKey Rescue system button a Special keys and buttons „ OneKey Theater button b „ Volume button c System status indicators „ Attaching a security lock not supplied Cable Connecting to the Internet„ Software configuration „ Hardware connection Software configuration „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAXConnecting to the Internet Enabling wireless connection OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system„ Introduction OneKey Rescue system „ Creating a recovery discs Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status? Troubleshooting Display problems Password problemKeyboard problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems Computer screen problemsSound problems OneKey Rescue system problems Troubleshooting Battery problemsHard disk drive problem Startup problem Troubleshooting Other problems Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing the battery Replacing the hard disk drive Appendix. CRU instructionsHandling a hard disk drive Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Sdram Appendix. CRU instructions Appendix. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive Trademarks Page New World. New Thinking.TM