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... the Lenovo Web site located at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. * Only for the users from the United States. Use, duplication or disclosure by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO (1-877-453-6686). Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be...
... the Lenovo Web site located at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. * Only for the users from the United States. Use, duplication or disclosure by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO (1-877-453-6686). Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be...
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... port device 30 Connecting a PC card device....31 Connecting an external display 33 Connecting a headphone and audio device 35 Connecting an external microphone 37 Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific models only 38 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting .......39 Frequently Asked Questions ....39 Troubleshooting 41 Chapter 5. Using Your Computer 9 Using the touch pad 9 Using the keyboard 11 Special keys and buttons........... 14 Using the optical drive 17 Using memory cards 17 Using lenovo remote control (specific models only 19 Using the integrated camera..... 19 Using the internet...
... port device 30 Connecting a PC card device....31 Connecting an external display 33 Connecting a headphone and audio device 35 Connecting an external microphone 37 Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific models only 38 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting .......39 Frequently Asked Questions ....39 Troubleshooting 41 Chapter 5. Using Your Computer 9 Using the touch pad 9 Using the keyboard 11 Special keys and buttons........... 14 Using the optical drive 17 Using memory cards 17 Using lenovo remote control (specific models only 19 Using the integrated camera..... 19 Using the internet...
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... bass effect while you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Hard Disk Drive compartment Central Processing Unit (CPU)/ Memory (DDR 3 RAM)/ Wireless LAN Card/ TV card (Specific models only) compartment Important: Do not disassemble or replace any component by yourself! manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, December 10...
... bass effect while you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Hard Disk Drive compartment Central Processing Unit (CPU)/ Memory (DDR 3 RAM)/ Wireless LAN Card/ TV card (Specific models only) compartment Important: Do not disassemble or replace any component by yourself! manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, December 10...
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Please refer to the actual product. 11 Using Your Computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in this manual may differ from the actual product. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+F8. * The illustrations in the standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 11 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2.
Please refer to the actual product. 11 Using Your Computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in this manual may differ from the actual product. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+F8. * The illustrations in the standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 11 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2.
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... connected display devices. Fn + F8: Enable/disable the numeric keypad. Fn + F9: Activate the pause function. Fn + F11: Enable/disable Scroll Lock. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Using Your Computer The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + PrtSc: System request. Fn + right/left arrow: Increase/decrease sound volume. 13 Fn + F1: Put your computer in sleep mode. Fn + F6: Enable/disable the touch pad. Fn + F10: Activate the break function...
... connected display devices. Fn + F8: Enable/disable the numeric keypad. Fn + F9: Activate the pause function. Fn + F11: Enable/disable Scroll Lock. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Using Your Computer The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + PrtSc: System request. Fn + right/left arrow: Increase/decrease sound volume. 13 Fn + F1: Put your computer in sleep mode. Fn + F6: Enable/disable the touch pad. Fn + F10: Activate the break function...
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... with Fn+Esc to install a separate third party dedicated application, because Windows Vista does not include a program for convenient media enjoyment. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using lenovo remote control (specific models only) ---------- For details of the remote control is in camera, you do not need to save power. 19 When you can...
... with Fn+Esc to install a separate third party dedicated application, because Windows Vista does not include a program for convenient media enjoyment. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using lenovo remote control (specific models only) ---------- For details of the remote control is in camera, you do not need to save power. 19 When you can...
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... to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on VeriFace, see the Help to access your computer or your data. For more instructions on the screen each time you enter the correct password. Note: To enter BIOS Setup Utility, press F2 when starting up your password at the prompt. Using Your Computer Using VeriFace™ VeriFace is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features...
... to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on VeriFace, see the Help to access your computer or your data. For more instructions on the screen each time you enter the correct password. Note: To enter BIOS Setup Utility, press F2 when starting up your password at the prompt. Using Your Computer Using VeriFace™ VeriFace is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features...
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To connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable to the VGA port of your computer. Connecting a VGA monitor You can connect an external display to set up. 33 Using External Devices Connecting an external display You can connect a VGA monitor by using a VGA port. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3. To shift to other connected display devices, press Fn + F3 to your computer.
To connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable to the VGA port of your computer. Connecting a VGA monitor You can connect an external display to set up. 33 Using External Devices Connecting an external display You can connect a VGA monitor by using a VGA port. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3. To shift to other connected display devices, press Fn + F3 to your computer.
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... parts and service. If you enter a letter. The numeric lock function is correctly connected to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Keyboard problems A number appears when you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. Make sure that the external numeric keypad is on the external numeric keypad do not work...
... parts and service. If you enter a letter. The numeric lock function is correctly connected to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Keyboard problems A number appears when you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. Make sure that the external numeric keypad is on the external numeric keypad do not work...
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..., or replace the battery with a fully charged one. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. The battery power is within range, have the computer serviced. Check the sleep indicator. 44 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 44 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on page 102. Make sure that: The battery is charged...
..., or replace the battery with a fully charged one. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. The battery power is within range, have the computer serviced. Check the sleep indicator. 44 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 44 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on page 102. Make sure that: The battery is charged...
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... power button for 4 seconds or more. Troubleshooting The battery does not charge. In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in Chapter 2. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. For details about OneKey Recovery, see "Handling the battery" in the "Boot priority order...
... power button for 4 seconds or more. Troubleshooting The battery does not charge. In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in Chapter 2. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. For details about OneKey Recovery, see "Handling the battery" in the "Boot priority order...
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... and Service Engineering change management - Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo or non warranted parts Identification of software problem sources Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) Installation and maintenance of application programs To determine if your proof of Lenovo warranty terms. Be sure to retain your Lenovo hardware product...
... and Service Engineering change management - Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo or non warranted parts Identification of software problem sources Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) Installation and maintenance of application programs To determine if your proof of Lenovo warranty terms. Be sure to retain your Lenovo hardware product...
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... using is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to replace the outlet with one that the power outlet provides the correct voltage and current for more information if you are installing. Never overload an electrical outlet. Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet. Power supply statement Danger: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part...
... using is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to replace the outlet with one that the power outlet provides the correct voltage and current for more information if you are installing. Never overload an electrical outlet. Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet. Power supply statement Danger: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part...
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... serviceable parts inside any component that is incorrectly replaced. There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Lithium coin cell battery notice Danger: Danger of . California Perchlorate Information: 63 The following statement applies to more than 100°C (212°F) Repair or disassemble Dispose of California, U.S.A. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used...
... serviceable parts inside any component that is incorrectly replaced. There are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Lithium coin cell battery notice Danger: Danger of . California Perchlorate Information: 63 The following statement applies to more than 100°C (212°F) Repair or disassemble Dispose of California, U.S.A. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used...
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... 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Always handle components carefully. Handle adapters, memory modules, and other metal surface. 74 Never touch exposed circuitry. - Whenever possible, remove the static-sensitive part from touching components. - When you handle options or CRUs, or perform any work inside the computer, take the following precautions to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for...
... 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Always handle components carefully. Handle adapters, memory modules, and other metal surface. 74 Never touch exposed circuitry. - Whenever possible, remove the static-sensitive part from touching components. - When you handle options or CRUs, or perform any work inside the computer, take the following precautions to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for...
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... hardware or software changes, driver updates, minor issues you have the AC adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your computer to return the contents of the hard disk to the factory-installed state, the following tips might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to run a recovery operation on other non-Lenovo hardware...
... hardware or software changes, driver updates, minor issues you have the AC adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your computer to return the contents of the hard disk to the factory-installed state, the following tips might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to run a recovery operation on other non-Lenovo hardware...
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... Service Provider will be warranted for replacement. remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under the section titled "Warranty Information." Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts are eligible for the balance of any legal obligations or restrictions that it is to return the product to : 1. The replacement product or part shall be in good working order and at least functionally...
... Service Provider will be warranted for replacement. remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under the section titled "Warranty Information." Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts are eligible for the balance of any legal obligations or restrictions that it is to return the product to : 1. The replacement product or part shall be in good working order and at least functionally...
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... you remove and replace the part. Internal CRUs can be removed and installed by customers or by a Lenovo service technician during the warranty period. Examples of these types of these CRUs include PCI Express Mini Cards and the integrated keyboard. 101 Customers are responsible for removal by opening the computer's outer case. Your computer contains the following types of CRUs include memory modules and hard disk drives. Internal CRUs (located...
... you remove and replace the part. Internal CRUs can be removed and installed by customers or by a Lenovo service technician during the warranty period. Examples of these types of these CRUs include PCI Express Mini Cards and the integrated keyboard. 101 Customers are responsible for removal by opening the computer's outer case. Your computer contains the following types of CRUs include memory modules and hard disk drives. Internal CRUs (located...
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 111 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Example of antenna grounding Appendix D. Notices Ground clamp Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) Ground clamps Electronic service equipment 111
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 111 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Example of antenna grounding Appendix D. Notices Ground clamp Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) Ground clamps Electronic service equipment 111
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....book Page 122 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix D. Notices Disposing of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack, you are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to dispose of a battery pack, contact the proper person in Japan may have components that person's instructions...
....book Page 122 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix D. Notices Disposing of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack, you are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to dispose of a battery pack, contact the proper person in Japan may have components that person's instructions...