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... you are using Windows® 7. If you . • The features described in this guide are common to most models. Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that are not described in this user guide. • The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 unless otherwise...
... you are using Windows® 7. If you . • The features described in this guide are common to most models. Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that are not described in this user guide. • The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 unless otherwise...
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... connection 24 Wireless connection 25 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system ......... 26 OneKey Rescue system 26 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 28 Frequently asked questions 28 Troubleshooting 30 Appendix. CRU instructions 34 Replacing the battery 34 Replacing the hard disk drive 35 Replacing memory 38 Removing the optical drive 41 Trademarks 42 i Contents Chapter 1. Learning the basics 9 First use 9 Using AC adapter and battery 11 Using the touchpad 12 Using Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad.........13 Using the keyboard 14 Connecting external devices 17 Special keys and buttons...
... connection 24 Wireless connection 25 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system ......... 26 OneKey Rescue system 26 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 28 Frequently asked questions 28 Troubleshooting 30 Appendix. CRU instructions 34 Replacing the battery 34 Replacing the hard disk drive 35 Replacing memory 38 Removing the optical drive 41 Trademarks 42 i Contents Chapter 1. Learning the basics 9 First use 9 Using AC adapter and battery 11 Using the touchpad 12 Using Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad.........13 Using the keyboard 14 Connecting external devices 17 Special keys and buttons...
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... slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Getting to USB devices. Notes: • The blue port supports USB 3.0. • For details, see "Wired connection" on page 23. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: For details, see "Attaching a security lock (not supplied)" on page 24. c VGA port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. e HDMI port Connects to external display devices. d RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network...
... slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Getting to USB devices. Notes: • The blue port supports USB 3.0. • For details, see "Wired connection" on page 23. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: For details, see "Attaching a security lock (not supplied)" on page 24. c VGA port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. e HDMI port Connects to external display devices. d RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network...
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... to external microphones. b Microphone jack Connects to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your computer Right-side view „ Y480 ab c e „ Y580 cf ab c d e cf a Headphone jack Connects to USB devices. Chapter 1. Getting to know your hearing. c USB port Connects to external headphones. d TV-in jack (on select models) e Optical drive Attach an external TV antenna here. Reads/Burns optical disks. f AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter...
... to external microphones. b Microphone jack Connects to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your computer Right-side view „ Y480 ab c e „ Y580 cf ab c d e cf a Headphone jack Connects to USB devices. Chapter 1. Getting to know your hearing. c USB port Connects to external headphones. d TV-in jack (on select models) e Optical drive Attach an external TV antenna here. Reads/Burns optical disks. f AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter...
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... the computer into sleep state, do the following . • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. When the computer is in short time. Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that are not going to back up important data. Moving your computer while the hard disk is similar to the Windows hibernate and restore principle, making your computer. Shutting...
... the computer into sleep state, do the following . • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. When the computer is in short time. Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that are not going to back up important data. Moving your computer while the hard disk is similar to the Windows hibernate and restore principle, making your computer. Shutting...
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... access the hard disk drive and how bright you make sure the computer has been shut down. „ Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is replaced with a battery of in trash that the battery power is difficult to charge the battery or replace it is low, you need to send your computer to the following situations: • When you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking...
... access the hard disk drive and how bright you make sure the computer has been shut down. „ Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is replaced with a battery of in trash that the battery power is difficult to charge the battery or replace it is low, you need to send your computer to the following situations: • When you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking...
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Y580 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. 14 To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. „ Numeric keypad Y480 The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8. Chapter 2.
Y580 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. 14 To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. „ Numeric keypad Y480 The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8. Chapter 2.
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... function. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F11: Skip to the next track. Fn + Insert (Y580): Fn + PgUp (Y480): Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + End: Activate the break function. Learning the basics The following describes the features of Windows Media Player. Fn + F8 (Y480): Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Fn + F10: Stop playback of each function key. Fn Increase/Decrease sound volume. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings...
... function. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F11: Skip to the next track. Fn + Insert (Y580): Fn + PgUp (Y480): Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + End: Activate the break function. Learning the basics The following describes the features of Windows Media Player. Fn + F8 (Y480): Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Fn + F10: Stop playback of each function key. Fn Increase/Decrease sound volume. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings...
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... USB port on your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to install the driver before connecting it , and then installs the driver automatically. Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer. Note: If your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. Chapter 2. However, some devices may not be recognized. 18 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of Windows to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into a particular USB port...
... USB port on your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to install the driver before connecting it , and then installs the driver automatically. Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer. Note: If your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. Chapter 2. However, some devices may not be recognized. 18 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of Windows to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into a particular USB port...
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... location of the screen in any security product, verify that you have purchased. The computer cannot be from being used unless you power on the screen while the computer is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of locking devices and security features. „ Using VeriFace™ VeriFace is starting up. 23 Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo...
... location of the screen in any security product, verify that you have purchased. The computer cannot be from being used unless you power on the screen while the computer is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of locking devices and security features. „ Using VeriFace™ VeriFace is starting up. 23 Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo...
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Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to cover a metropolitan area, providing high-speed broadband access without the need for cables. Hardware connection Access point * Wi-Fi/WiMAX network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your computer. 25 An access point is necessary for details on the following : Press Fn + F5 to configure your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for the...
Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to cover a metropolitan area, providing high-speed broadband access without the need for cables. Hardware connection Access point * Wi-Fi/WiMAX network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your computer. 25 An access point is necessary for details on the following : Press Fn + F5 to configure your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for the...
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... not support disc creating, connect an appropriate external optical drive to your computer does not come with the disc intended for use. • After recovery disc creation, number the discs appropriately for use in their correct order. You can use recordable DVDs as the media. To create a recovery disc(s): • Insert a recordable disc into the optical drive on -screen instructions. • Insert additional recordable disc(s) when prompted. Notes: • The estimated number of discs needed , use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system to start...
... not support disc creating, connect an appropriate external optical drive to your computer does not come with the disc intended for use. • After recovery disc creation, number the discs appropriately for use in their correct order. You can use recordable DVDs as the media. To create a recovery disc(s): • Insert a recordable disc into the optical drive on -screen instructions. • Insert additional recordable disc(s) when prompted. Notes: • The estimated number of discs needed , use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system to start...
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... start the backup feature without a problem, but it fails during the backup process, please try the following : the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. For an explanation of each publication included in Chapter 1 and 2. Chapter 5. Use and care Information" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. How can be found in the package with your hard disk. A compatible device driver is pre-installed with an operating system, Lenovo...
... start the backup feature without a problem, but it fails during the backup process, please try the following : the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. For an explanation of each publication included in Chapter 1 and 2. Chapter 5. Use and care Information" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. How can be found in the package with your hard disk. A compatible device driver is pre-installed with an operating system, Lenovo...
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... I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the screen saver or to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. To disable it, press Fn + F8. The AC adapter is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - OneKey Recovery. The memory is installed correctly. -
... I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the screen saver or to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. To disable it, press Fn + F8. The AC adapter is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - OneKey Recovery. The memory is installed correctly. -
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... indicator is not used. - Use and care Information" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. reset the computer. Computer screen problems The screen is in hibernation mode or power-off . • The battery power is correct. • Did you are installed and configured correctly, have sleep mode and the computer does entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is within range, have the computer serviced. The monitor type is getting low. Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems...
... indicator is not used. - Use and care Information" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. reset the computer. Computer screen problems The screen is in hibernation mode or power-off . • The battery power is correct. • Did you are installed and configured correctly, have sleep mode and the computer does entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is within range, have the computer serviced. The monitor type is getting low. Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems...
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... the Boot Device Priority correctly. You will need to free more hard disk space on page 26. OneKey Rescue system" on your problem. Fail to restore system partition to reset the protector; A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the battery might be made. • You are not currently using a Windows operating...
... the Boot Device Priority correctly. You will need to free more hard disk space on page 26. OneKey Rescue system" on your problem. Fail to restore system partition to reset the protector; A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the battery might be made. • You are not currently using a Windows operating...
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... starts from the device you are working on ; otherwise, you want . • Also make sure that the device from a • See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility. The connected external device does • Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than not work. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system shut down may result. Chapter 5. USB while the computer power is enabled. For more . Disable the sleep...
... starts from the device you are working on ; otherwise, you want . • Also make sure that the device from a • See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility. The connected external device does • Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than not work. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system shut down may result. Chapter 5. USB while the computer power is enabled. For more . Disable the sleep...
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.... a c b 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 34 CRU instructions Notes: • The illustrations used in the direction shown by Lenovo. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b , remove the battery pack in this chapter are of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y580, unless otherwise stated. • The following : 1 Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery...
.... a c b 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 34 CRU instructions Notes: • The illustrations used in the direction shown by Lenovo. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b , remove the battery pack in this chapter are of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y580, unless otherwise stated. • The following : 1 Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery...
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... the drive on an optional hard disk drive. Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup copy of the drive. • Do not touch the connector. Incorrect handling can purchase a new hard disk drive from your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of data on the hard disk, and then turn the computer off. You can cause damage and permanent loss of greater capacity. Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it...
... the drive on an optional hard disk drive. Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup copy of the drive. • Do not touch the connector. Incorrect handling can purchase a new hard disk drive from your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of data on the hard disk, and then turn the computer off. You can cause damage and permanent loss of greater capacity. Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it...
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AC adapter Power cord for your computer, and informs you of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive Setup Poster O O O User Guide O O O O O 41 CRU instructions Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following table provides a list of where to find replacement instructions. b a The following : 1 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. 2 Remove the screw shown in the illustration a . 3 Gently pull the optical drive out b . Appendix.
AC adapter Power cord for your computer, and informs you of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive Setup Poster O O O User Guide O O O O O 41 CRU instructions Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following table provides a list of where to find replacement instructions. b a The following : 1 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. 2 Remove the screw shown in the illustration a . 3 Gently pull the optical drive out b . Appendix.
