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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 Note: To prevent damage to the computer and charge the battery pack. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1.
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 Note: To prevent damage to the computer and charge the battery pack. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1.
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... 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. There are two main factors: The amount of battery power remaining by using the battery mode. Checking battery status You can determine the... percentage of energy stored in your hard disk. If your computer is pre-installed with an operating system, Lenovo provides all drivers that you need in the battery when you commence work. The way you use your computer: for example, how often you access the...
... 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. There are two main factors: The amount of battery power remaining by using the battery mode. Checking battery status You can determine the... percentage of energy stored in your hard disk. If your computer is pre-installed with an operating system, Lenovo provides all drivers that you need in the battery when you commence work. The way you use your computer: for example, how often you access the...
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...sure to take these steps in the order in any time by looking at the battery meter at the bottom of your display. You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is connected to the AC power adapter jack of the following conditions: ...When you do not use the AC adapter, do the following. You need to run your computer. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book...
...sure to take these steps in the order in any time by looking at the battery meter at the bottom of your display. You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is connected to the AC power adapter jack of the following conditions: ...When you do not use the AC adapter, do the following. You need to run your computer. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book...
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 26 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2. Attempting to disassemble or modify the battery pack. Charging time will depend on the usage environment. Handling the battery Danger: Do not attempt to do so can cause an explosion, or liquid leakage from the battery... pack, second, plug the power cord into the electrical outlet, and then connect the AC adapter to charge the battery or replace it with a charged battery. A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the warranty. 26
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 26 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2. Attempting to disassemble or modify the battery pack. Charging time will depend on the usage environment. Handling the battery Danger: Do not attempt to do so can cause an explosion, or liquid leakage from the battery... pack, second, plug the power cord into the electrical outlet, and then connect the AC adapter to charge the battery or replace it with a charged battery. A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the warranty. 26
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 44 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is getting low. Make sure that: The battery is charged. The operating temperature is ... processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. See "Specifications" on self-test (POST). If the computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does...
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 44 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is getting low. Make sure that: The battery is charged. The operating temperature is ... processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. See "Specifications" on self-test (POST). If the computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does...
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 47 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. Turn off . The headphone jack is not used. Speakers is short. Make sure that: The Mute function is off the computer for a fully charged battery is selected as a playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down before...
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 47 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. Turn off . The headphone jack is not used. Speakers is short. Make sure that: The Mute function is off the computer for a fully charged battery is selected as a playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down before...
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Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. 48 Troubleshooting The battery does not charge. For details about OneKey Recovery, see "Handling the battery" in the "Boot priority order" correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows ...operating system does not start. Use the OneKey Recovery to help solve or identify your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. Y550...
Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. 48 Troubleshooting The battery does not charge. For details about OneKey Recovery, see "Handling the battery" in the "Boot priority order" correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows ...operating system does not start. Use the OneKey Recovery to help solve or identify your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. Y550...
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...accessories can generate a significant amount of time. Periodically take breaks from the palm rest; 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. Extended contact with a hot section of the computer... computer generates some other part of time. Do not operate your hands from using the keyboard by lifting your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. Avoid keeping ...
...accessories can generate a significant amount of time. Periodically take breaks from the palm rest; 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. Extended contact with a hot section of the computer... computer generates some other part of time. Do not operate your hands from using the keyboard by lifting your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. Avoid keeping ...
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... the AC adapter to warm your body while using it. Extended contact with any part of system activity and battery charge level. Applying strong force to treatment that becomes hot during normal operation. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 72 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Caring...
... the AC adapter to warm your body while using it. Extended contact with any part of system activity and battery charge level. Applying strong force to treatment that becomes hot during normal operation. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 72 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Caring...
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...not remove the disc from the drive until you ever need to run a recovery operation on other non-Lenovo hardware. Safety, Use, and Care Information Note: Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, ...your computer uses discs as the printer, keyboard, and so on. Make sure that the battery is charged and that you have the AC adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the ...following tips might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to do so. 85 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 85 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Entries might ...
...not remove the disc from the drive until you ever need to run a recovery operation on other non-Lenovo hardware. Safety, Use, and Care Information Note: Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, ...your computer uses discs as the printer, keyboard, and so on. Make sure that the battery is charged and that you have the AC adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the ...following tips might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to do so. 85 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 85 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Entries might ...
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... to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) - Operating with no optical disc in the drive: 8% to 140°F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°C (50°F). Relative humidity: - Operating with an optical disc in the drive: 8% ...to 95% - Specifications Specifications Size Approximate 384.2 mm × 254.5 mm × 26-37 mm Environment Temperature - Y550 UG V1...
... to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) - Operating with no optical disc in the drive: 8% to 140°F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°C (50°F). Relative humidity: - Operating with an optical disc in the drive: 8% ...to 95% - Specifications Specifications Size Approximate 384.2 mm × 254.5 mm × 26-37 mm Environment Temperature - Y550 UG V1...
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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