Troubleshooting | Lenovo Y480, Y580 specs

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?

You can use this feature when your system fails or you need to re-install your operating system. This will restore your computer back to the initial status when you first booted up your computer after receiving it from the store. If there is critical data on your current partition, back it up before you run this recovery feature.

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Lenovo Y480, Y580 manual Troubleshooting, When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?

Contents

Lenovo IdeaPad Y480/Y580 Regulatory Notice First Edition February Copyright Lenovo Contents Page „ Y480 Getting to know your computer „ Y580 Power buttonGetting to know your computer Computer display Getting to know your computer OneKey Rescue Button Volume buttonSystem button OneKey Theater Kensington slot „ Y480 „ Y580 AC power adapterTV-in jack On select models Optical drive System status Bottom view Battery pack „ Configuring the operating system „ Connecting to the powerLearning the basics „ Reading the manuals Learning the basics „ Smart ShutdownPutting your computer into sleep state Shutting down your computer „ Checking battery status Using AC adapter and battery„ Charging the battery „ Removing the battery pack 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 „ Software configuration Connecting to the Internet„ Hardware connection Cable Connecting to the Internet „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAXEnabling wireless connection Software configuration 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 Hard disk drive problem Troubleshooting Battery problemsStartup problem OneKey Rescue system problems 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