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Lenovo Y480 Contents, Getting to know your, Connecting to the Internet, OneKey Rescue system

Models: Y480 Y580

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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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Contents

User Guide Lenovo IdeaPad Y480/Y580First Edition February Copyright Lenovo Regulatory NoticeChapter 5. Troubleshooting ContentsChapter 1. Getting to know your Chapter 3. Connecting to the InternetPage c d Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer„ Y480 b a bb a b c dj Power button„ Y580 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerOneKey Theater Volume buttonOneKey Rescue system buttonRJ-45 port Kensington slotFan louvers VGA portHeadphone jack AC power adaptera b c a b c dChapter 1. Getting to know your computer indicatorsSystem status Memory card slotBottom view „ Y480Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a b c dChapter 1. Getting to know your computer b Battery packFor details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page „ Y580Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet „ Connecting to the power„ Configuring the operating system Installing the battery packPutting your computer into sleep state „ Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down„ Smart Shutdown Chapter 2. Learning the basics„ Removing the battery pack Using AC adapter and battery„ Checking battery status „ Charging the batteryTouchpad Using the touchpadTouchpad button Chapter 2. Learning the basicsChapter 2. Learning the basics Using Lenovo Intelligent TouchpadY580 Using the keyboard„ Numeric keypad Y480„ Function key combinations b aChapter 2. Learning the basics Chapter 2. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function keyRemoving a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedConnecting external devices Inserting a memory cardChapter 2. Learning the basics „ Connecting USB devices„ Connecting a Bluetooth device Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computerChapter 2. Learning the basics Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons„ OneKey Rescue system button a b c aMovie mode „ Volume button c„ OneKey Theater button b Normal modea b c d e System status indicatorsa Touchpad indicator b Battery status indicator c Power status indicator d Caps lock indicator e Num lock indicatorChapter 2. Learning the basics „ Using VeriFace„ Using passwords „ Attaching a security lock not supplied„ Hardware connection Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet„ Software configuration Wireless network technology connect without wiringSoftware configuration „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAXChapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Enabling wireless connectionOneKey Rescue system „ Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery within Windows operating system„ Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system without Windows operating system Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue systemChapter 4. OneKey Rescue system „ Creating a recovery discsWhat are the main hardware features of my computer? Chapter 5. TroubleshootingWhat safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? How can I prevent problems with my computer?When do I need to restore the system to the factory status? Chapter 5. TroubleshootingChapter 5. Troubleshooting Display problemsA Password problem Keyboard problemsspeaker even when the volume is Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problemsComputer screen problems Sound problemsOneKey Rescue system problems Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Battery problemsA hard disk drive problem A startup problemThe connected external device does not work Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Other problemsYour computer does not respond The computer does not start from a device you wantReplacing the battery Appendix. CRU instructionsa c b Replacing the hard disk drive Appendix. CRU instructionsHandling a hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive, do the following Appendix. CRU instructions6 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame d Appendix. CRU instructionsReplacing memory Appendix. CRU instructionsAppendix. CRU instructions aa b1 Turn the computer on Appendix. CRU instructionsAppendix. CRU instructions Removing the optical driveTrademarks Page New World. New Thinking.TM V1.0en-USLenovo China