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...formatting partitions before installing Windows® 7. Choose the optical drive as the first boot device. The remaining days within which you want ? When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately press F12 (or Fn+F11, if there is no separate F12 key on -screen instructions to open the System window.... system: 1 Click Control panel>System and security>System to finish the activation will start your computer from the upgrade disc, restart your keyboard) to finish the installation. Click this link. 3 To do you want to install Windows® 7. 4 Follow the on your computer.
...formatting partitions before installing Windows® 7. Choose the optical drive as the first boot device. The remaining days within which you want ? When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately press F12 (or Fn+F11, if there is no separate F12 key on -screen instructions to open the System window.... system: 1 Click Control panel>System and security>System to finish the activation will start your computer from the upgrade disc, restart your keyboard) to finish the installation. Click this link. 3 To do you want to install Windows® 7. 4 Follow the on your computer.
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To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to sleep: After 25 minutes • Advanced power settings: - ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system Windows... from a Sleep mode, press any key on your Windows Help and Support information system. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov. Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to your...
To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to sleep: After 25 minutes • Advanced power settings: - ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system Windows... from a Sleep mode, press any key on your Windows Help and Support information system. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov. Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to your...
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... Chapter 4. Troubleshooting .......41 Frequently Asked Questions ....41 Troubleshooting 44 i Using Your Computer 9 Using the touchpad 9 Using the keyboard 11 Special keys and buttons........... 14 Using the optical drive 16 Using memory cards 16 Using lenovo remote control (specific models only 18 Using the integrated camera..... 18 Using the internet 19 Securing your...
... Chapter 4. Troubleshooting .......41 Frequently Asked Questions ....41 Troubleshooting 44 i Using Your Computer 9 Using the touchpad 9 Using the keyboard 11 Special keys and buttons........... 14 Using the optical drive 16 Using memory cards 16 Using lenovo remote control (specific models only 18 Using the integrated camera..... 18 Using the internet 19 Securing your...
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... Computer Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 127 degree. Built-in array microphone The built-in between the display panel and the keyboard. Chapter 1. Getting to leave pens or any other objects in microphone (with noise reduction) can be damaged. Integrated camera 18 Computer display The color display...
... Computer Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 127 degree. Built-in array microphone The built-in between the display panel and the keyboard. Chapter 1. Getting to leave pens or any other objects in microphone (with noise reduction) can be damaged. Integrated camera 18 Computer display The color display...
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To move . For details, see "Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device" on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to those of a pad and two click buttons below the keyboard. b a cd Note: You can also attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector. Using Your Computer Using the touchpad The touch pad consists of the left and right mouse buttons on a conventional mouse. The functions of the left and right click buttons correspond to move the cursor on page 27. 9 Chapter 2.
To move . For details, see "Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device" on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to those of a pad and two click buttons below the keyboard. b a cd Note: You can also attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector. Using Your Computer Using the touchpad The touch pad consists of the left and right mouse buttons on a conventional mouse. The functions of the left and right click buttons correspond to move the cursor on page 27. 9 Chapter 2.
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Chapter 2. Please refer to the actual product. 11 Using Your Computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in this manual may differ from the actual product. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+F8. * The illustrations in the standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad.
Chapter 2. Please refer to the actual product. 11 Using Your Computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in this manual may differ from the actual product. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+F8. * The illustrations in the standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad.
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... to attached devices, wait at least five seconds after the computer is on; Your computer comes with USB ports compatible with USB devices such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, hard disk drive, printer and scanner. 27 Using External Devices Your computer has many built-in features and connection capabilities. To avoid possible...
... to attached devices, wait at least five seconds after the computer is on; Your computer comes with USB ports compatible with USB devices such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, hard disk drive, printer and scanner. 27 Using External Devices Your computer has many built-in features and connection capabilities. To avoid possible...
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See "Chapter 7. How can I need to upgrade a device or I prevent problems with your computer, see Lenovo IdeaPad Y550P Setup Poster. What safety precautions should I find detailed answers. See "Chapter 7. Safety, Use and Care Information" on page ... details about safety. What are the main hardware features of the following: the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. See "Appendix B. See http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)" on page 58 of this guide. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions This section lists frequently ...
See "Chapter 7. How can I need to upgrade a device or I prevent problems with your computer, see Lenovo IdeaPad Y550P Setup Poster. What safety precautions should I find detailed answers. See "Chapter 7. Safety, Use and Care Information" on page ... details about safety. What are the main hardware features of the following: the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. See "Appendix B. See http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)" on page 58 of this guide. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions This section lists frequently ...
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... sleep or hibernation mode: Touch the touch pad. Press any key on . Chapter 5. My screen goes blank while the computer is on the keyboard. Press the power button. Press Fn+F2 to the original factory contents using OneKey Recovery. Restore backed-up files to your hard disk...
... sleep or hibernation mode: Touch the touch pad. Press any key on . Chapter 5. My screen goes blank while the computer is on the keyboard. Press the power button. Press Fn+F2 to the original factory contents using OneKey Recovery. Restore backed-up files to your hard disk...
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...required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Keyboard problems A number appears when you forgot your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password canceled. If... I forgot my password. If you forgot your user password, you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the computer. 46 Proof of purchase is on the external numeric keypad ...
...required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Keyboard problems A number appears when you forgot your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password canceled. If... I forgot my password. If you forgot your user password, you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the computer. 46 Proof of purchase is on the external numeric keypad ...
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...132; Heat and product ventilation Danger: Computers, AC adapters, and many accessories can generate a significant amount of heat due to use the keyboard, avoid keeping your palms on the amount of time. Notebook computers can generate heat when turned on or the battery is charging, the ...body in contact with your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in explosive environments. 67 Periodically take breaks from using the keyboard by lifting your computer is turned on and when batteries are charging. Chapter 7. Extended contact with a hot section of the computer ...
...132; Heat and product ventilation Danger: Computers, AC adapters, and many accessories can generate a significant amount of heat due to use the keyboard, avoid keeping your palms on the amount of time. Notebook computers can generate heat when turned on or the battery is charging, the ...body in contact with your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in explosive environments. 67 Periodically take breaks from using the keyboard by lifting your computer is turned on and when batteries are charging. Chapter 7. Extended contact with a hot section of the computer ...
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... to function reliably in handling it. Applying strong force to the cables may cause a skin burn. Route the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they cannot be walked on, tripped over, pinched by your computer or other part...
... to function reliably in handling it. Applying strong force to the cables may cause a skin burn. Route the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they cannot be walked on, tripped over, pinched by your computer or other part...
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...negative ions. - Such a charge may be discharged through your hands when you touch the keyboard or other parts of suffocation from plastic bags. Keep your computer away from your keyboard can cause damage. Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children ...opposite of a discharge from magnets, activated cellular phones, electrical appliances, or speakers (within 13 cm or 5 in). Avoid subjecting your keyboard. Even though this kind of electrostatic discharge (ESD) is close to an appliance that fall into your body or clothing to it. An electrostatic ...
...negative ions. - Such a charge may be discharged through your hands when you touch the keyboard or other parts of suffocation from plastic bags. Keep your computer away from your keyboard can cause damage. Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children ...opposite of a discharge from magnets, activated cellular phones, electrical appliances, or speakers (within 13 cm or 5 in). Avoid subjecting your keyboard. Even though this kind of electrostatic discharge (ESD) is close to an appliance that fall into your body or clothing to it. An electrostatic ...
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... or hibernation mode, or turned off the power and close the LCD well. Do not leave anything between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on your computer, display, or external... Avoid turning the display beyond 127°. Carry your computer Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the closed LCD and the keyboard. 78 Chapter 7. Safety, Use and Care Information Be gentle with your computer properly Before moving it by the display. Use...
... or hibernation mode, or turned off the power and close the LCD well. Do not leave anything between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on your computer, display, or external... Avoid turning the display beyond 127°. Carry your computer Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the closed LCD and the keyboard. 78 Chapter 7. Safety, Use and Care Information Be gentle with your computer properly Before moving it by the display. Use...
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... cloth. Note: Shut down the computer and then disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer. Cleaning your computer keyboard 1 Absorb some isopropyl rubbing alcohol on the display or the keyboard. 82 if you can use a camera blower with a brush or cool air from a hair drier. Wipe the keys one by...
... cloth. Note: Shut down the computer and then disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer. Cleaning your computer keyboard 1 Absorb some isopropyl rubbing alcohol on the display or the keyboard. 82 if you can use a camera blower with a brush or cool air from a hair drier. Wipe the keys one by...
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Chapter 7. do not let any liquid drip into the computer. 6 Be sure to dry the display before closing it might be a stain transferred from the keyboard when the cover was pressed from the outside. 2 Wipe or dust the stain gently with a soft, dry cloth. 3 If the stain remains, moisten a soft, lint-...free cloth with water or a 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water that you remain attentive to good posture, good lighting, and proper seating. Lenovo is important that does not contain impurities. 4 Wring out as much of the liquid as you to our customers with a dry, soft lint-free cloth...
Chapter 7. do not let any liquid drip into the computer. 6 Be sure to dry the display before closing it might be a stain transferred from the keyboard when the cover was pressed from the outside. 2 Wipe or dust the stain gently with a soft, dry cloth. 3 If the stain remains, moisten a soft, lint-...free cloth with water or a 50-50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water that you remain attentive to good posture, good lighting, and proper seating. Lenovo is important that does not contain impurities. 4 Wring out as much of the liquid as you to our customers with a dry, soft lint-free cloth...
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...and how you resolved them. If you ever need to run a recovery operation on your computer uses discs as the printer, keyboard, and so on other non-Lenovo hardware. You might help along the way: Remove all external devices such as the recovery media, do not remove the disc...installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. Profile your machine at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. Keep up to date on device drivers on . Make sure that ...
...and how you resolved them. If you ever need to run a recovery operation on your computer uses discs as the printer, keyboard, and so on other non-Lenovo hardware. You might help along the way: Remove all external devices such as the recovery media, do not remove the disc...installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. Profile your machine at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. Keep up to date on device drivers on . Make sure that ...
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... CRUs are safe for replacing all external CRUs. Your computer contains the following types of these CRUs include PCI Express Mini Cards and the integrated keyboard. 102 Once the access panel is removed, only the specific CRU is typically secured by the customer. Appendix B. There are easy to help you remove... main battery, an optical drive, a hard-disk drive, and an extended battery. Customers are concealed by an access panel that are responsible for removal by a Lenovo service technician during the warranty period.
... CRUs are safe for replacing all external CRUs. Your computer contains the following types of these CRUs include PCI Express Mini Cards and the integrated keyboard. 102 Once the access panel is removed, only the specific CRU is typically secured by the customer. Appendix B. There are easy to help you remove... main battery, an optical drive, a hard-disk drive, and an extended battery. Customers are concealed by an access panel that are responsible for removal by a Lenovo service technician during the warranty period.
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...LAN PCI Express Mini Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Lenovo believes the integrated wireless cards are safe for example mobile phones. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the ...Card may for example include: 109 Notices Synchronization Audio Gateway Headset Printer Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Basic Image Handsfree AV Usage environment and your health Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card and ...
...LAN PCI Express Mini Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Lenovo believes the integrated wireless cards are safe for example mobile phones. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the ...Card may for example include: 109 Notices Synchronization Audio Gateway Headset Printer Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Basic Image Handsfree AV Usage environment and your health Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card and ...
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Index A AC adapter Jack 5 Using 23 B Battery Charging 25 Bluetooth Connecting 37 Interoperability 108 Switch 6 Usage environment 109 C Camera 2, 13, 18 Card reader 16 Caring your computer 75 CIR port 6 Cleaning Computer cover 81 Computer display 83 Computer keyboard 82 128 Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts list 102 Customer support center 54 D Display Cleaning 83 Drivers 23 E eSATA/USB 29 ExpressCard/34" slot 30 F FCC Statement 114 Frequently Asked Questions 41 Function key combinations 12
Index A AC adapter Jack 5 Using 23 B Battery Charging 25 Bluetooth Connecting 37 Interoperability 108 Switch 6 Usage environment 109 C Camera 2, 13, 18 Card reader 16 Caring your computer 75 CIR port 6 Cleaning Computer cover 81 Computer display 83 Computer keyboard 82 128 Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts list 102 Customer support center 54 D Display Cleaning 83 Drivers 23 E eSATA/USB 29 ExpressCard/34" slot 30 F FCC Statement 114 Frequently Asked Questions 41 Function key combinations 12