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Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

Attention:

Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to your computer.

To use the AC adapter, do the following. Be sure to take these steps in the order in which they are given here.

1Connect the power cord to the transformer pack.

2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer.

You can check the status of your battery at any time by looking at the battery meter at the bottom of your display.

Note:

When you do not use the AC adapter, disconnect it from the electrical outlet.

Do not wrap the power cord tightly around the AC power transformer pack when it is connected to the transformer.

You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed. You need to charge it in any of the following conditions:

When you purchase a new battery

If the battery status indicator (amber) starts blinking

If the battery has not been used for a long time

Before you charge the battery, make sure that its temperature is at least 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit).

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Contents

Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0 coveren2-3 If your product is not working correctly Energy Star model information Page Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity Page Contents Appendix B. Customer Contents SafetyAppendix a 106 Iii Contents Top View Getting to Know Your Computer Computer display Wireless LAN antennasPower button Getting to Know Your Computer Left-side View AC power adapter jack VGA port Getting to Know Your Computer Fan louvers Right-side View Security keyhole TV-in jack Specific models only Front View System status indicators Wireless device switchBass switch Bottom View Subwoofer Getting to Know Your Computer Battery latch manualBattery latch spring loaded 2nd Hard Disk Drive Specific models only ƒ Wireless LAN Card compartment Using Your Computer „ Putting your computer to Sleep„ Shutting Down Your computer Using Your Computer Using the Touch Pad „ Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard „ Function Key Combinations Fn + PrtSc/SysRq System request „ Touch inductive panel and multi-media buttons Special keys and buttons Multi-media buttons ~ Using Your Computer Touch inductive panel ~ „ Lenovo game zone Specific models only Using Your Computer „ 17 Numeric Keys Specific models only „ OneKey Rescue System button Using the optical drive „ Playing CDs/DVDs/Blu-ray Disc Media„ Copying files to CDs/DVDs/Blu-ray Discs Using memory cards Using the Integrated Camera „ Inserting a memory card„ Removing a memory card „ Using LAN port Using the Internet „ Using wireless LAN „ Using modem port „ Attaching a Security Lock Optional Securing your computer „ Using VeriFace „ Using Passwords To set a Supervisor Password Select Set Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password To set a User Password Using Your Computer Changing or Removing the User Password To set a hard disk password Using Your Computer Hard Disk Passwords Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords Using Your Computer Installing Device Drivers „ Your Computer Batteries Using battery and AC adapter „ Using the AC Adapter „ Checking Battery Status Using Your Computer „ Handling the Battery „ Charging the Battery Using Your Computer Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device Using external devices Using external devices Connecting an Ieee 1394 device Connecting a PC card device „ Removing a PCI Express card „ Inserting a PCI Express card „ Connecting a VGA monitor Connecting an external display „ Connecting a DVI monitor Specific models only Connecting a computer Specific models only Connecting a headphone and audio device „ Switch between headphone and S/PDIF Connecting an external microphone „ Enabling Bluetooth communications Connecting a Bluetooth device Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Where are the recovery discs? Troubleshooting „ Display Problems Troubleshooting My screen goes blank while the computer is on Number appears when you enter a letter „ a Password Problem„ Keyboard Problems Forgot my password Computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly „ Sleep or Hibernation Problems Screen is blank „ Computer Screen Problems Click the Advanced Settings button Troubleshooting Screen is unreadable or distorted Troubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen „ Sound Problems „ Battery ProblemsOperating time for a fully charged battery is short „ a Hard Disk Drive Problem „ a Startup Problem„ Other Problems Computer does not start from a device you want Getting Help and Service Getting Help and Service Getting Help on the Web Getting Help and Service Getting Help and Service Getting Help and Service Getting Help around the World Important Safety Information Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Conditions That Require Immediate Action Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Safety Guidelines „ Service and Upgrades „ Power Cords and Power Adapters Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Plugs and Outlets „ Extension Cords and Related Devices „ Power Supply Statement „ Lithium Coin Cell Battery Notice „ Heat and Product Ventilation Safety, Use, and Care Information „ CD and DVD Drive Safety „ Electrical Current Safety Information Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Laser Compliance Statement Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Liquid Crystal Display LCD Notice Caring Your Computer „ Be Careful about Where and How You Work Safety, Use, and Care Information Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Be Gentle with Your Computer „ Carry Your Computer Properly„ For outdoor use „ Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly „ Data Safety „ Other Important Tips „ Take Care in Setting Passwords „ Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer „ Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard „ Cleaning Your Computer Display Accessibility and Comfort 100 „ Ergonomic Information 101 102 Maintenance„ What If You are Traveling? „ Questions about Vision? 103 „ General Tips for Maintenance 104 105 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty „ What This Warranty Covers106 107 „ How to Obtain Warranty Service„ What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct Problems Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty 108 „ Exchange of a Product or Part „ Your Additional Responsibilities „ Use of Personal Information109 „ What This Warranty Does not Cover „ Limitation of Liability110 111 „ Dispute Resolution „ Other Rights112 113 „ European Economic Area EEA 114 Warranty Information „ Types of Warranty Service Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Service115 116 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty On-site ServiceCourier or Depot Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service 117 Warranty Service Telephone Numbers 118 119 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs 120 Appendix C. SpecificationsSpecifications Environment ƒ Temperature Pack Appendix C. SpecificationsBattery 121 122 Appendix D. Notices Appendix D. Notices 123 „ Export classification notice „ Television output notice124 Wireless related information „ Wireless Interoperability125 126 „ Usage Environment and Your Health 127 128 „ Products with television tuner options installed„ Note to Catv system installer TV tuner information 129 „ Example of antenna grounding 130 Electronic Emissions Notices „ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement131 „ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement „ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada132 133 „ German Class B Compliance Statement 134 135 „ European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance 136 „ Korea Class B Weee and Recycling Statements „ General Recycling Statement137 138 EU Weee Statements 139 Japan Recycling Statements 140 „ Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components 141 142 143 Trademarks 144 Index Index 145 146 Problems 147