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...your current operating system entirely, you can perform a clean install. page, click Upgrade. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. A copy of Windows operating system. Back up any files and settings you want ? The installation program should start automatically. ...page, click Install now. 3 On the Get important updates for the new operating system. 2 If you want to install the hardware drivers for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help ensure a successful installation and to help protect your programs and settings. ...
...your current operating system entirely, you can perform a clean install. page, click Upgrade. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. A copy of Windows operating system. Back up any files and settings you want ? The installation program should start automatically. ...page, click Install now. 3 On the Get important updates for the new operating system. 2 If you want to install the hardware drivers for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help ensure a successful installation and to help protect your programs and settings. ...
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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 (USB) device 28 Connecting ... 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 Using battery and AC adapter 24 Chapter 3. Getting Help and Service 50 Getting...
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 (USB) device 28 Connecting ... 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 Using battery and AC adapter 24 Chapter 3. Getting Help and Service 50 Getting...
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... to ensure correct operation and performance of each computer user has different habits and needs, it is pre-installed with an operating system, Lenovo provides all drivers that you use the AC adapter to predict how long a battery charge will last. If your computer is difficult to power your computer...status You can determine the percentage of energy stored in the battery when you commence work. The way you need in your computer running. 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...
... to ensure correct operation and performance of each computer user has different habits and needs, it is pre-installed with an operating system, Lenovo provides all drivers that you use the AC adapter to predict how long a battery charge will last. If your computer is difficult to power your computer...status You can determine the percentage of energy stored in the battery when you commence work. The way you need in your computer running. 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...
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... the color depth to 16-bit mode. If you install the operating system or application program correctly? Make sure that: The display device driver is unreadable or distorted. Do either of video, DVD or game applications. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 46 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4.
... the color depth to 16-bit mode. If you install the operating system or application program correctly? Make sure that: The display device driver is unreadable or distorted. Do either of video, DVD or game applications. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 46 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4.
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... the instructions on the screen. When calling for technical assistance, please have downloaded the most current drivers and system updates, and recorded information before you resolve a computer problem. Lenovo or your hardware. Please ensure that are not covered: Replacement or use of parts not... manufactured for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Be sure to retain your proof of application programs To determine if your Lenovo hardware warranty for or by Lenovo, will make your call . Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 52 Wednesday, December 10, 2008...
... the instructions on the screen. When calling for technical assistance, please have downloaded the most current drivers and system updates, and recorded information before you resolve a computer problem. Lenovo or your hardware. Please ensure that are not covered: Replacement or use of parts not... manufactured for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Be sure to retain your proof of application programs To determine if your Lenovo hardware warranty for or by Lenovo, will make your call . Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 52 Wednesday, December 10, 2008...
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... on 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 do not remove the disc from the drive until you have the AC adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS.... Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your computer uses discs as the printer, keyboard, and so on other non-Lenovo hardware. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 85 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. You might help along the way: Remove all external devices...
... on 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 do not remove the disc from the drive until you have the AC adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS.... Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your computer uses discs as the printer, keyboard, and so on other non-Lenovo hardware. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 85 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. You might help along the way: Remove all external devices...
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... machine type, model, and serial number available and the computer is helpful to operate or "drive" a certain piece of hardware. Device drivers are programs that drivers are susceptible to use it is in front of hardware. Also, if the machine is producing error codes, it . Note: Due to... that piece of you. After you have the error screen on your country's Customer Support Center at the following Web address: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 86 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Each hardware component on or the message written down....
... machine type, model, and serial number available and the computer is helpful to operate or "drive" a certain piece of hardware. Device drivers are programs that drivers are susceptible to use it is in front of hardware. Also, if the machine is producing error codes, it . Note: Due to... that piece of you. After you have the error screen on your country's Customer Support Center at the following Web address: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 86 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Each hardware component on or the message written down....
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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