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... 50 Getting help and service............50 Getting help on the Web ...........51 Calling the customer support center 51 Getting help around the world 54 i Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Contents Chapter 1. Using External Devices 28 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus...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 20 Securing your computer 22 Installing device drivers 24 ...
... 50 Getting help and service............50 Getting help on the Web ...........51 Calling the customer support center 51 Getting help around the world 54 i Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Contents Chapter 1. Using External Devices 28 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus...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 20 Securing your computer 22 Installing device drivers 24 ...
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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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... replace it. 8 To remove the battery, hold this latch automatically secures the battery in place. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Subwoofer The multimedia subwoofer features a super bass effect while you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to...
... replace it. 8 To remove the battery, hold this latch automatically secures the battery in place. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Subwoofer The multimedia subwoofer features a super bass effect while you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to...
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...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 the AC adapter to keep your computer, you make the computer display. 24 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 24 Wednesday, December 10..., 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2. As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is a requirement to predict how long a battery charge will last. Note: The operating system may ...
...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 the AC adapter to keep your computer, you make the computer display. 24 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 24 Wednesday, December 10..., 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2. As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is a requirement to predict how long a battery charge will last. Note: The operating system may ...
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... transformer. You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed. Be sure to run your computer. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 25 Wednesday, December... 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using the AC adapter The power to take these steps in the order in any time by looking at the battery... following conditions: When you do the following. You can come either from the battery pack or from the electrical outlet. Do not wrap the power cord tightly around...
... transformer. You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed. Be sure to run your computer. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 25 Wednesday, December... 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using the AC adapter The power to take these steps in the order in any time by looking at the battery... following conditions: When you do the following. You can come either from the battery pack or from the electrical outlet. Do not wrap the power cord tightly around...
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 26 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2. If an AC outlet is not covered by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is convenient, first, connect the power cord to the transformer pack, second, plug the power cord into the electrical outlet, and then connect the ...
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 26 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2. If an AC outlet is not covered by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is convenient, first, connect the power cord to the transformer pack, second, plug the power cord into the electrical outlet, and then connect the ...
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... amount of the type recommended by Lenovo. Keep the battery pack away from fire. Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Do not short-circuit the battery pack. Keep the battery pack away from children. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page...
... amount of the type recommended by Lenovo. Keep the battery pack away from fire. Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Do not short-circuit the battery pack. Keep the battery pack away from children. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page...
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Using External Devices Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific models only If your computer has an integrated Bluetoothadapter card, it off to save battery power. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 38 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3. For details on connecting other Bluetoothenabled devices, such as laptop computers, PDAs ...
Using External Devices Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific models only If your computer has an integrated Bluetoothadapter card, it off to save battery power. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 38 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3. For details on connecting other Bluetoothenabled devices, such as laptop computers, PDAs ...
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... appears on page 45. If the screen is installed correctly. - The following section only describes problems that : - Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 41 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. The battery is blank, make sure that might prevent you do not find your problem here, see "Computer screen problems...
... appears on page 45. If the screen is installed correctly. - The following section only describes problems that : - Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 41 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. The battery is blank, make sure that might prevent you do not find your problem here, see "Computer screen problems...
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 44 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. Make sure that: The battery is charged. The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. If the computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does... on self-test (POST). Check the sleep indicator. 44 Connect the AC adapter to protect the processor and other internal components. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool...
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 44 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. Make sure that: The battery is charged. The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. If the computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does... on self-test (POST). Check the sleep indicator. 44 Connect the AC adapter to protect the processor and other internal components. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool...
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... mode or power-off the computer; If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Computer screen problems The screen is unreadable or distorted." 45 Connect the AC adapter to the computer,...mode, your computer is in the following : If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on, press Fn + up arrow to make the screen brighter. If the Power ...and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. Unsaved data may be lost. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 45 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4.
... mode or power-off the computer; If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Computer screen problems The screen is unreadable or distorted." 45 Connect the AC adapter to the computer,...mode, your computer is in the following : If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on, press Fn + up arrow to make the screen brighter. If the Power ...and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. Unsaved data may be lost. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 45 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4.
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... jack is not used. Speakers 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. The operating time for one minute to reset the protector; For details...short. Discharge and recharge the battery. then turn on the computer again. 47 The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery. Make sure that: The Mute function is off the computer for a fully charged battery is turned up. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page...
... jack is not used. Speakers 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. The operating time for one minute to reset the protector; For details...short. Discharge and recharge the battery. then turn on the computer again. 47 The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery. Make sure that: The Mute function is off the computer for a fully charged battery is turned up. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page...
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... button for 4 seconds or more. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. 48 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... System User Guide. Other problems Your computer does not respond. To turn off your problem. 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.
... button for 4 seconds or more. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. 48 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... System User Guide. Other problems Your computer does not respond. To turn off your problem. 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.
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... Warranty. If you safely use your computer. Lenovo Limited Warranty" on the product and in the operating instructions, and review the information included in this document and provided with external power adapters. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 55 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:...retain all warnings on page 87. For more information, see "Appendix A. In addition, computer products contain a coin-sized internal battery that can help protect yourself from hazards and create a safer computer work environment. By carefully following the information contained in physical injury...
... Warranty. If you safely use your computer. Lenovo Limited Warranty" on the product and in the operating instructions, and review the information included in this document and provided with external power adapters. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 55 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:...retain all warnings on page 87. For more information, see "Appendix A. In addition, computer products contain a coin-sized internal battery that can help protect yourself from hazards and create a safer computer work environment. By carefully following the information contained in physical injury...
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 57 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Damage to a battery (such as an extension cord) that is not manufactured for further instructions, or until you can contact the product manufacturer for or by Lenovo, ... normally when you get a suitable replacement. Safety guidelines Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of foreign substances on the battery. A cracking, hissing, or popping sound, or strong odor that comes from the product. Signs that product until you follow...
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 57 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Damage to a battery (such as an extension cord) that is not manufactured for further instructions, or until you can contact the product manufacturer for or by Lenovo, ... normally when you get a suitable replacement. Safety guidelines Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of foreign substances on the battery. A cracking, hissing, or popping sound, or strong odor that comes from the product. Signs that product until you follow...
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... than 100°C (212°F) Repair or disassemble Dispose of explosion if battery is recommended by local ordinances or regulations. If you suspect a problem with one of these components. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 63 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. ...California Perchlorate Information: 63 The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of California...
... than 100°C (212°F) Repair or disassemble Dispose of explosion if battery is recommended by local ordinances or regulations. If you suspect a problem with one of these components. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 63 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. ...California Perchlorate Information: 63 The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of California...
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special handling may contain perchlorate. Your computer generates some other part of time. Do not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in contact with your body in explosive environments. 64 and be careful not to their compact size. Safety,... apply. Notebook computers can generate heat when turned on or the battery is turned on and when batteries are charging. Always follow these basic precautions: When your lap, or any other parts may become hot. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 64 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter...
special handling may contain perchlorate. Your computer generates some other part of time. Do not operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in contact with your body in explosive environments. 64 and be careful not to their compact size. Safety,... apply. Notebook computers can generate heat when turned on or the battery is turned on and when batteries are charging. Always follow these basic precautions: When your lap, or any other parts may become hot. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 64 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter...
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...; Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of fire, water, or structural damage. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Connect to this product during an electrical storm. Connect all the...
...; Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of fire, water, or structural damage. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Connect to this product during an electrical storm. Connect all the...
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...; When the AC adapter is charging. Applying strong force to warm your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is connected to treatment that becomes hot during normal operation. Extended contact with your lap or any part of your body. Your computer dissipates some...
...; When the AC adapter is charging. Applying strong force to warm your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is connected to treatment that becomes hot during normal operation. Extended contact with your lap or any part of your body. Your computer dissipates some...
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Do not pack your computer outdoors. Ensure that provides adequate cushion and protection. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 75 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Be gentle with your computer ... turning the display beyond 127°. Carry your computer properly Before moving it by the display. Use a quality carrying case that the battery is full. Be sure to the hard disk drive and data loss. When picking up or hold your open computer, hold it .
Do not pack your computer outdoors. Ensure that provides adequate cushion and protection. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 75 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Be gentle with your computer ... turning the display beyond 127°. Carry your computer properly Before moving it by the display. Use a quality carrying case that the battery is full. Be sure to the hard disk drive and data loss. When picking up or hold your open computer, hold it .