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If you are common to most models. GS-35F-05925. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may not apply to you are for Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Some features ... • The illustrations used in this manual are using Windows® 8. In this guide may be slightly different. First Edition (July 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012. Note • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions...
If you are common to most models. GS-35F-05925. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may not apply to you are for Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Some features ... • The illustrations used in this manual are using Windows® 8. In this guide may be slightly different. First Edition (July 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012. Note • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions...
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... 3. CRU instructions...31 Replacing the battery ...31 Replacing the removable module ...32 Trademarks ...34 i Contents Chapter 1. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 24 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ...25 Frequently asked questions ...25 Troubleshooting ...27 Appendix. Starting to use Windows 8 17 Configuring the operating system for the first time 17 Operating system interfaces ...17 The charms ...18...
... 3. CRU instructions...31 Replacing the battery ...31 Replacing the removable module ...32 Trademarks ...34 i Contents Chapter 1. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 24 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ...25 Frequently asked questions ...25 Troubleshooting ...27 Appendix. Starting to use Windows 8 17 Configuring the operating system for the first time 17 Operating system interfaces ...17 The charms ...18...
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... a new device after connecting it can only use keyboard instead of Windows to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as possible. 8 Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of mouse to wake ... installed, you to your computer by that device. You can transfer data between these devices up the computer. Connecting a Bluetooth device If your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. Note: • If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to 10 meters range in sleep mode...
... a new device after connecting it can only use keyboard instead of Windows to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as possible. 8 Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of mouse to wake ... installed, you to your computer by that device. You can transfer data between these devices up the computer. Connecting a Bluetooth device If your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. Note: • If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to 10 meters range in sleep mode...
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Inserting a memory card 1 Push the dummy card in until it by Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to know your computer when the memory card slot is not in until you hear a click. 2 Gently pull ...
Inserting a memory card 1 Push the dummy card in until it by Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to know your computer when the memory card slot is not in until you hear a click. 2 Gently pull ...
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... • Select Start from the Start screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following : • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press the Windows key + D. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time You may... the Internet connection • Registering the operating system • Creating a user account Operating system interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start screen and the Windows desktop. Chapter 2. To switch from charms. • Move the cursor to configure the operating system...
... • Select Start from the Start screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following : • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press the Windows key + D. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time You may... the Internet connection • Registering the operating system • Creating a user account Operating system interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start screen and the Windows desktop. Chapter 2. To switch from charms. • Move the cursor to configure the operating system...
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To display the charms, do one of whichever app you are currently in. Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to the upper-right or lower-right corner until the charms bar is displayed. • Press Windows key + C. Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 The charms The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks, and are always available regardless of the following: • Move the cursor to find what you are looking for, including apps, settings and files. 18
To display the charms, do one of whichever app you are currently in. Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to the upper-right or lower-right corner until the charms bar is displayed. • Press Windows key + C. Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 The charms The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks, and are always available regardless of the following: • Move the cursor to find what you are looking for, including apps, settings and files. 18
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... The Devices charm allows you perform basic tasks, such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer. Also, you are in. Starting to use Windows 8 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you can get...
... The Devices charm allows you perform basic tasks, such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer. Also, you are in. Starting to use Windows 8 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you can get...
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... button. • Press any key on the keyboard. 20 Moving your computer. To put the computer to sleep, do one of data. Starting to use Windows 8 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down . Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away from your computer, you have...
... button. • Press any key on the keyboard. 20 Moving your computer. To put the computer to sleep, do one of data. Starting to use Windows 8 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down . Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away from your computer, you have...
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Chapter 2. To shut down your computer for a long time, shut it down . 21 Starting to use Windows 8 Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer: 1 Open the charms, select Settings . 2 Select Power → Shut down .
Chapter 2. To shut down your computer for a long time, shut it down . 21 Starting to use Windows 8 Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer: 1 Open the charms, select Settings . 2 Select Power → Shut down .
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... the list, and then click Connect. Note: Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for the security key or passphrase. 22 Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to wireless LAN Enabling a wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: • Press to disable airplane mode. • Open the...
... the list, and then click Connect. Note: Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for the security key or passphrase. 22 Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to wireless LAN Enabling a wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: • Press to disable airplane mode. • Open the...
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Chapter 2. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. Starting to explore. 23 You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the two links listed under More to use Windows 8 Help and support If you have problem about the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. You can also get online help and support by clicking on your computer.
Chapter 2. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. Starting to explore. 23 You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the two links listed under More to use Windows 8 Help and support If you have problem about the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. You can also get online help and support by clicking on your computer.
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.... From the Novo button menu, select the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system and press Enter. 24 To restore the system partition: 1 Press the Novo button to your computer during the recovery process. • The above instructions should be followed when Windows can back up point. So be started ,... Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is irreversible. Note: To utilize the features of a system failure. You can also create user backups for security reasons, which explains why the available disk space is only available when Windows can choose to restore the system partition to its ...
.... From the Novo button menu, select the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system and press Enter. 24 To restore the system partition: 1 Press the Novo button to your computer during the recovery process. • The above instructions should be followed when Windows can back up point. So be started ,... Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is irreversible. Note: To utilize the features of a system failure. You can also create user backups for security reasons, which explains why the available disk space is only available when Windows can choose to restore the system partition to its ...
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... that you need to restore system to reinstall preinstalled software, you need on the D partition of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with a Windows operating system, Lenovo provides drivers for Lenovo preinstalled software (desktop software)? Select another path and then try the following steps: 1 Close all the precautions when using...
... that you need to restore system to reinstall preinstalled software, you need on the D partition of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with a Windows operating system, Lenovo provides drivers for Lenovo preinstalled software (desktop software)? Select another path and then try the following steps: 1 Close all the precautions when using...
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... need to Legacy support. Use this feature when the operating system fails to change the boot mode? To change the boot mode to install legacy Windows operating system (operating system before starting recovery. BIOS setup utility What is critical data on the system partition, back it up . When...boot mode to the factory status? How can I change the boot mode. Getting help and service" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. 26 To start up before Windows 8) on the boot menu. There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy. The default boot mode for setting ...
... need to Legacy support. Use this feature when the operating system fails to change the boot mode? To change the boot mode to install legacy Windows operating system (operating system before starting recovery. BIOS setup utility What is critical data on the system partition, back it up . When...boot mode to the factory status? How can I change the boot mode. Getting help and service" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. 26 To start up before Windows 8) on the boot menu. There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy. The default boot mode for setting ...
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.... Press the power button. - BIOS Password problems I turn on the computer, only a • Restore backed-up files to your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the original factory contents using screen. You must take your password. Touch the touchpad. - The computer power is ... exit from the screen saver or to the computer and the power cord is blank, make sure that: - You must take your Windows environment or the entire white cursor appears on the screen, have the computer serviced. The AC adapter is connected to resume from the ...
.... Press the power button. - BIOS Password problems I turn on the computer, only a • Restore backed-up files to your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the original factory contents using screen. You must take your password. Touch the touchpad. - The computer power is ... exit from the screen saver or to the computer and the power cord is blank, make sure that: - You must take your Windows environment or the entire white cursor appears on the screen, have the computer serviced. The AC adapter is connected to resume from the ...
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... in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the battery might be made. • You are not currently using a Windows operating system. • There is short. Chapter 4. OneKey Recovery system problems Backup cannot be active. Turn off the a fully charged battery. Fail to restore system...
... in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the battery might be made. • You are not currently using a Windows operating system. • There is short. Chapter 4. OneKey Recovery system problems Backup cannot be active. Turn off the a fully charged battery. Fail to restore system...
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Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both . Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both . Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of others. 34
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both . Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both . Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of others. 34