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...Devices 28 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device 28 Connecting an eSATA port device 30 Connecting a PC card device....31 Connecting an external display 33 ...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 20 Securing your computer...i Troubleshooting .......39 Frequently Asked Questions ....39 Troubleshooting 41 Chapter 5. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Contents Chapter 1.
...Devices 28 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device 28 Connecting an eSATA port device 30 Connecting a PC card device....31 Connecting an external display 33 ...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 20 Securing your computer...i Troubleshooting .......39 Frequently Asked Questions ....39 Troubleshooting 41 Chapter 5. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Contents Chapter 1.
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You can purchase a security cable and lock to Know Your Computer Security keyhole Your computer comes with this keyhole. Note: Before purchasing any security product, verify that none of the fan louvers are blocked, otherwise, overheating of security keyhole. VGA port 33 Fan louvers Important: Make sure that it is compatible with a security keyhole. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1. Getting to fit this type of the computer may occur. HDMI port 34 RJ-45 port 20 eSATA port 30 ExpressCard® slot 31 4
You can purchase a security cable and lock to Know Your Computer Security keyhole Your computer comes with this keyhole. Note: Before purchasing any security product, verify that none of the fan louvers are blocked, otherwise, overheating of security keyhole. VGA port 33 Fan louvers Important: Make sure that it is compatible with a security keyhole. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1. Getting to fit this type of the computer may occur. HDMI port 34 RJ-45 port 20 eSATA port 30 ExpressCard® slot 31 4
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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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Y550 UG x-Ch1.fm Page 6 Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:31 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Front view a b cd e f Integrated wireless device switch Use this switch to disable the wireless radio of all the wireless devices on your computer. Card reader socket 17 Microphone jack (external 37 Headphone jack (S/PDIF) (external 35 CIR port 19 CIR port, used for lenovo remote control. System status indicators 6
Y550 UG x-Ch1.fm Page 6 Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:31 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Front view a b cd e f Integrated wireless device switch Use this switch to disable the wireless radio of all the wireless devices on your computer. Card reader socket 17 Microphone jack (external 37 Headphone jack (S/PDIF) (external 35 CIR port 19 CIR port, used for lenovo remote control. System status indicators 6
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Using Your Computer Using the internet Using RJ-45 port The LAN port supports a standard RJ-45 connector, and allows you to connect the computer to the RJ-45 port or else a short circuit of a network, do not attempt to connect a telephone cable to a high-speed DSL/cable modem connection and local area network (LAN). Attention: As the voltage of a telephone connection is higher than that of the computer might occur. 20 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 20 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2.
Using Your Computer Using the internet Using RJ-45 port The LAN port supports a standard RJ-45 connector, and allows you to connect the computer to the RJ-45 port or else a short circuit of a network, do not attempt to connect a telephone cable to a high-speed DSL/cable modem connection and local area network (LAN). Attention: As the voltage of a telephone connection is higher than that of the computer might occur. 20 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 20 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2.
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... Serial Bus (USB) device ------ To avoid possible damage to disconnect external devices. Your computer comes with USB ports compatible with USB devices such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, hard disk drive, printer and scanner. 28 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 28 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3. Using External Devices Your...
... Serial Bus (USB) device ------ To avoid possible damage to disconnect external devices. Your computer comes with USB ports compatible with USB devices such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, hard disk drive, printer and scanner. 28 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 28 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3. Using External Devices Your...
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eSATA HDD) that are compatible with an eSATA port used for connecting high-speed storage device (e.g. Using External Devices Connecting an eSATA port device Your computer comes with the eSATA port. 30 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 30 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3.
eSATA HDD) that are compatible with an eSATA port used for connecting high-speed storage device (e.g. Using External Devices Connecting an eSATA port device Your computer comes with the eSATA port. 30 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 30 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3.
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3. To connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable to set up. 33 To shift to other connected display devices, press Fn + F3 to the VGA port of your computer. Connecting a VGA monitor You can connect a VGA monitor by using a VGA port. Using External Devices Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your computer.
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3. To connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable to set up. 33 To shift to other connected display devices, press Fn + F3 to the VGA port of your computer. Connecting a VGA monitor You can connect a VGA monitor by using a VGA port. Using External Devices Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your computer.
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 34 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3. To shift to other connected display devices, press Fn + F3 to set up. 34 Using External Devices Connecting an HDMI monitor You can connect an HDMI monitor by using an HDMI port.
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 34 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3. To shift to other connected display devices, press Fn + F3 to set up. 34 Using External Devices Connecting an HDMI monitor You can connect an HDMI monitor by using an HDMI port.
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... Daughter Card is designed to Bluetooth Specification 2.0 + EDR as defined by Bluetooth Daughter Card: Generic Access Service Discovery Serial Port Dial-up Networking FAX LAN Access using PPP Personal Area Network Generic Object Exchange Generic Object... by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification as defined by the Bluetooth SIG. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 107 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix D. Following profiles are supported by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
... Daughter Card is designed to Bluetooth Specification 2.0 + EDR as defined by Bluetooth Daughter Card: Generic Access Service Discovery Serial Port Dial-up Networking FAX LAN Access using PPP Personal Area Network Generic Object Exchange Generic Object... by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification as defined by the Bluetooth SIG. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 107 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix D. Following profiles are supported by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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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
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 127 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Index H Hard disk drive Problems 48 HDMI port 4, 34 Headphone jack (S/PDIF 35 Help Customer support center.......... 51 Help and service 50 on the web 51 Hibernation mode problems 44 I Internet 20 K Keyboard Cleaning 78 Problems 43 Using 11 L Lenovo Limited Warranty 87 M Maintenance 83 Microphone Built-in 2 External 37 N Notice Electronic emissions 113 for US Users 123 Numeric Keypad 11 O OneKey Rescue System button ..... 2, 16 Optical drive 17 127
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 127 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Index H Hard disk drive Problems 48 HDMI port 4, 34 Headphone jack (S/PDIF 35 Help Customer support center.......... 51 Help and service 50 on the web 51 Hibernation mode problems 44 I Internet 20 K Keyboard Cleaning 78 Problems 43 Using 11 L Lenovo Limited Warranty 87 M Maintenance 83 Microphone Built-in 2 External 37 N Notice Electronic emissions 113 for US Users 123 Numeric Keypad 11 O OneKey Rescue System button ..... 2, 16 Optical drive 17 127
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 128 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Index P Password Problems 43 Using 23 Power button 2 Problems Battery 47 Computer screen 45 Display 41 Hard disk drive 48 Hibernation mode 44 Keyboard 43 Password 43 Sleep mode 44 Sound 47 Startup 48 R Remote control 19 S Security 22 Security keyhole 4 128 Speakers 2 Specifications 102 Storage media Handling 76 Subwoofer 8 T Touch inductive panel 2, 14, 15 Touch pad 9 Trademarks 125 Troubleshooting 41 TV TV-in jack 5 U USB port 5, 28 V VeriFace 23 VGA port 4, 33 Volume button 14
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 128 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Index P Password Problems 43 Using 23 Power button 2 Problems Battery 47 Computer screen 45 Display 41 Hard disk drive 48 Hibernation mode 44 Keyboard 43 Password 43 Sleep mode 44 Sound 47 Startup 48 R Remote control 19 S Security 22 Security keyhole 4 128 Speakers 2 Specifications 102 Storage media Handling 76 Subwoofer 8 T Touch inductive panel 2, 14, 15 Touch pad 9 Trademarks 125 Troubleshooting 41 TV TV-in jack 5 U USB port 5, 28 V VeriFace 23 VGA port 4, 33 Volume button 14