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... accept the license terms, and then click Next. 5 On the Which type of the report will also need to install the hardware drivers for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help ensure a successful installation and to replace your current operating system entirely, ...you want to http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. Clean install If your current Windows version can restore them after the installation. Warning: Clean install deletes your programs when...
... accept the license terms, and then click Next. 5 On the Which type of the report will also need to install the hardware drivers for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help ensure a successful installation and to replace your current operating system entirely, ...you want to http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. Clean install If your current Windows version can restore them after the installation. Warning: Clean install deletes your programs when...
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...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. Using External Devices 28 Connecting a... external display 33 Connecting a headphone and audio device 35 Connecting an external microphone 37 Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific models only 38 Chapter 4. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Contents Chapter 1.
...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. Using External Devices 28 Connecting a... external display 33 Connecting a headphone and audio device 35 Connecting an external microphone 37 Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific models only 38 Chapter 4. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Contents Chapter 1.
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... battery and AC adapter When you cannot use your computer running. Using Your Computer Installing device drivers A compatible device driver is pre-installed with an operating system, Lenovo provides all drivers that you may run slower when using Windows Power options. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 24 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2.
... battery and AC adapter When you cannot use your computer running. Using Your Computer Installing device drivers A compatible device driver is pre-installed with an operating system, Lenovo provides all drivers that you may run slower when using Windows Power options. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 24 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 2.
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Make sure that: The display device driver is installed correctly. The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set. The monitor type is unreadable or distorted. A message, "Unable to 16-... you are using a desktop resolution over the optimum, reduce the desktop size and the color depth. 46 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. Troubleshooting The screen is correct. If they are using 32-bit color...
Make sure that: The display device driver is installed correctly. The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set. The monitor type is unreadable or distorted. A message, "Unable to 16-... you are using a desktop resolution over the optimum, reduce the desktop size and the color depth. 46 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. Troubleshooting The screen is correct. If they are using 32-bit color...
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...If possible, be changes that apply to your Lenovo hardware product is under warranty and when the warranty expires, go to your Lenovo hardware warranty for a full explanation of application programs To determine if your hardware. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 52 Wednesday, December...of parts not manufactured 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 reseller, if authorized by Lenovo or non warranted parts Identification of software problem sources ...
...If possible, be changes that apply to your Lenovo hardware product is under warranty and when the warranty expires, go to your Lenovo hardware warranty for a full explanation of application programs To determine if your hardware. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 52 Wednesday, December...of parts not manufactured 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 reseller, if authorized by Lenovo or non warranted parts Identification of software problem sources ...
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...load the default settings. 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. Entries might help... along the way: Remove all external devices such as the recovery media, do so. 85 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 85 ...
...load the default settings. 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. Entries might help... along the way: Remove all external devices such as the recovery media, do so. 85 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 85 ...
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... Customer Support Center at the following Web address: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. When calling the Customer Support Center, please make sure you install the driver, the operating system can find your computer has its own specific driver. Each hardware component on or the message written down. Note:...the computer is helpful to operate or "drive" a certain piece of hardware. Device drivers are susceptible to use it is in front of hardware. Also, if the machine is producing error codes, it . Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 86 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter ...
... Customer Support Center at the following Web address: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. When calling the Customer Support Center, please make sure you install the driver, the operating system can find your computer has its own specific driver. Each hardware component on or the message written down. Note:...the computer is helpful to operate or "drive" a certain piece of hardware. Device drivers are susceptible to use it is in front of hardware. Also, if the machine is producing error codes, it . Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 86 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter ...
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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