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Note: To prevent damage to the computer and charge the battery pack. Getting to Know Your Computer Right-side view ab c d USB port 28 TV-in jack (Specific models only) Use this jack to connect with TV signal cable through the provided TV adapter (Analog/digital input supported). Optical drive 17 AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and battery pack, use the supplied AC adapter only. 5 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1.
Note: To prevent damage to the computer and charge the battery pack. Getting to Know Your Computer Right-side view ab c d USB port 28 TV-in jack (Specific models only) Use this jack to connect with TV signal cable through the provided TV adapter (Analog/digital input supported). Optical drive 17 AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and battery pack, use the supplied AC adapter only. 5 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1.
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...Lenovo provides all drivers that you need in your computer is difficult to keep your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you cannot use your computer running. Note: The operating system may depend on battery power to predict how long a battery charge will last. Y550... UG V1.0_en.book Page 24 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2. Using battery and AC adapter When you make the computer display. ...
...Lenovo provides all drivers that you need in your computer is difficult to keep your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you cannot use your computer running. Note: The operating system may depend on battery power to predict how long a battery charge will last. Y550... UG V1.0_en.book Page 24 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2. Using battery and AC adapter When you make the computer display. ...
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... can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is ...installed. You need to the transformer. You can check the status of your battery at any of the following . Note: When you do not use the AC adapter, do the following conditions: When you purchase a new battery If the battery... status indicator starts blinking If the battery has not been... by looking at the battery meter at the bottom of... computer can come either from the battery pack or from the electrical outlet...
... can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is ...installed. You need to the transformer. You can check the status of your battery at any of the following . Note: When you do not use the AC adapter, do the following conditions: When you purchase a new battery If the battery... status indicator starts blinking If the battery has not been... by looking at the battery meter at the bottom of... computer can come either from the battery pack or from the electrical outlet...
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...an explosion, or liquid leakage from the battery pack. Attempting to the power jack of the computer. Charging time will depend on the usage environment. Handling the battery Danger: Do not attempt to charge the battery or replace it with a charged battery. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 26 Wednesday,...least 10°C (50°F). Charging the battery When you check the battery status and find that the battery is not covered by the warranty. 26 A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is low, you need to disassemble or...
...an explosion, or liquid leakage from the battery pack. Attempting to the power jack of the computer. Charging time will depend on the usage environment. Handling the battery Danger: Do not attempt to charge the battery or replace it with a charged battery. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 26 Wednesday,...least 10°C (50°F). Charging the battery When you check the battery status and find that the battery is not covered by the warranty. 26 A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is low, you need to disassemble or...
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... entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted. If the battery is charged and the temperature is within the acceptable range. Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. The computer does not return from sleep mode, it may have the computer serviced. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page...
... entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted. If the battery is charged and the temperature is within the acceptable range. Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. The computer does not return from sleep mode, it may have the computer serviced. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page...
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... the speaker even when the volume is off the computer for a fully charged battery is selected as a playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 47 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM... that: The Mute function is turned up. Turn off . The headphone jack is not used. Speakers is short. Discharge and recharge the battery. The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery.
... the speaker even when the volume is off the computer for a fully charged battery is selected as a playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 47 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM... that: The Mute function is turned up. Turn off . The headphone jack is not used. Speakers is short. Discharge and recharge the battery. The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery.
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... "Boot priority order" correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 48 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The battery does not charge. In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included...
... "Boot priority order" correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 48 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The battery does not charge. In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included...
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... Safety, Use, and Care Information Products containing CR (manganese dioxide) lithium coin cell batteries may apply. Notebook computers can generate heat when turned on the amount of system activity and the battery charge level. Extended contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of... take breaks from using the keyboard by lifting your body in explosive environments. 64 The amount of heat depends on and when batteries are charging. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 64 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Always follow these basic precautions: ...
... Safety, Use, and Care Information Products containing CR (manganese dioxide) lithium coin cell batteries may apply. Notebook computers can generate heat when turned on the amount of system activity and the battery charge level. Extended contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of... take breaks from using the keyboard by lifting your body in explosive environments. 64 The amount of heat depends on and when batteries are charging. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 64 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Always follow these basic precautions: ...
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Safety, Use, and Care Information Caring your computer Though your computer is charging. Never use the AC adapter to use and enjoyment out of your body while using it generates heat....or in any part of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is designed to function reliably in handling it. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 72 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. By following these important..., tripped over, pinched by your computer or other part that could disturb the operation of system activity and battery charge level.
Safety, Use, and Care Information Caring your computer Though your computer is charging. Never use the AC adapter to use and enjoyment out of your body while using it generates heat....or in any part of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is designed to function reliably in handling it. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 72 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. By following these important..., tripped over, pinched by your computer or other part that could disturb the operation of system activity and battery charge level.
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... release notes prior to date on device drivers on . Make sure that the battery is charged and that you ever need to run a recovery operation on your computer to return the contents...131; Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your machine at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. Keep up to updating for ...compatibility or known issues. Keep a log book. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 85 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Entries might help along...
... release notes prior to date on device drivers on . Make sure that the battery is charged and that you ever need to run a recovery operation on your computer to return the contents...131; Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your machine at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. Keep up to updating for ...compatibility or known issues. Keep a log book. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 85 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Entries might help along...
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... no optical disc in the drive: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 80% 102 Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 95°F) - Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 102 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix C. Specifications Specifications Size Approximate 384.2 mm × 254.5 mm × 26... mm Environment Temperature - Operating with an optical disc in the drive: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 140°F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°C (50°F). Relative humidity: -
... no optical disc in the drive: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 80% 102 Storage: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 95°F) - Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 102 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix C. Specifications Specifications Size Approximate 384.2 mm × 254.5 mm × 26... mm Environment Temperature - Operating with an optical disc in the drive: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 140°F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°C (50°F). Relative humidity: -
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 126 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Index A AC adapter Jack 5 Using 24 B Battery Charging 26 Bluetooth Connecting 38 Interoperability 107 Switch 6 Usage environment 108 C Camera 2, 13, 19 Card reader 17 Caring your computer 72 CIR port 6 Cleaning Computer cover 78 Computer display 80 Computer keyboard 79 126 Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts list 101 Customer support center 51 D Display Cleaning 80 Drivers 24 E eSATA 30 ExpressCard/34" slot 31 F FCC Statement 113 Frequently Asked Questions 39 Function key combinations 12
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 126 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Index A AC adapter Jack 5 Using 24 B Battery Charging 26 Bluetooth Connecting 38 Interoperability 107 Switch 6 Usage environment 108 C Camera 2, 13, 19 Card reader 17 Caring your computer 72 CIR port 6 Cleaning Computer cover 78 Computer display 80 Computer keyboard 79 126 Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts list 101 Customer support center 51 D Display Cleaning 80 Drivers 24 E eSATA 30 ExpressCard/34" slot 31 F FCC Statement 113 Frequently Asked Questions 39 Function key combinations 12