Windows 7 Upgrade Guide
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... your programs and settings. You will also need an Internet connection to http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. A copy of Windows operating system. Warning: Clean install deletes your computer against security threats. The installation program should start automatically. 2 On the Install Windows page, click Install now. 3 On the Get important updates for the new operating system. 2 Insert the Windows® 7 upgrade disc into the optical drive. You will need to complete the...
... your programs and settings. You will also need an Internet connection to http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. A copy of Windows operating system. Warning: Clean install deletes your computer against security threats. The installation program should start automatically. 2 On the Install Windows page, click Install now. 3 On the Get important updates for the new operating system. 2 Insert the Windows® 7 upgrade disc into the optical drive. You will need to complete the...
Windows 7 Upgrade Guide
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... displayed under in-place upgrade. 2 On the Which type of creating, extending, deleting or formatting partitions before installing Windows® 7. To start from the upgrade disc, restart your keyboard) to open the System window. Choose the optical drive as the first boot device. Click this link. 3 page, click Custom(advanced).* 3 Choose the partition on which you want to install Windows® 7. 4 Follow the on your computer. To activate the new operating system: 1 Click Control panel...
... displayed under in-place upgrade. 2 On the Which type of creating, extending, deleting or formatting partitions before installing Windows® 7. To start from the upgrade disc, restart your keyboard) to open the System window. Choose the optical drive as the first boot device. Click this link. 3 page, click Custom(advanced).* 3 Choose the partition on which you want to install Windows® 7. 4 Follow the on your computer. To activate the new operating system: 1 Click Control panel...
OneKey Rescue System V6.0 User Guide
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... devices, such as a removable drive or a network server, so that you back up your critical data on previous backed up file, backing up only the new/different data. For ease of management, the incremental backup file can only be saved to discs and create recoverable disc(s). En- Lenovo OneKey Rescue System 6.0 9 9 2008/5/27 17:29:19 You will be able to restore...
... devices, such as a removable drive or a network server, so that you back up your critical data on previous backed up file, backing up only the new/different data. For ease of management, the incremental backup file can only be saved to discs and create recoverable disc(s). En- Lenovo OneKey Rescue System 6.0 9 9 2008/5/27 17:29:19 You will be able to restore...
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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... (USB) device 28 Connecting an eSATA port device 30 Connecting a PC card device....31 Connecting an 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. Using Your Computer 9 Using the touch pad 9 Using the keyboard 11 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...
... (USB) device 28 Connecting an eSATA port device 30 Connecting a PC card device....31 Connecting an 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. Using Your Computer 9 Using the touch pad 9 Using the keyboard 11 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...
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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... battery pack secured in the unlocked position. Battery pack 24 Battery latch - Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Hard Disk Drive compartment Central Processing Unit (CPU)/ Memory (DDR 3 RAM)/ Wireless LAN Card/ TV card (Specific models only) compartment Important: Do not disassemble or replace any component by yourself! Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1. To remove the battery...
... battery pack secured in the unlocked position. Battery pack 24 Battery latch - Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Hard Disk Drive compartment Central Processing Unit (CPU)/ Memory (DDR 3 RAM)/ Wireless LAN Card/ TV card (Specific models only) compartment Important: Do not disassemble or replace any component by yourself! Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1. To remove the battery...
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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... Chapter 2. Fn + F10: Activate the break function. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected display devices. Fn + F8: Enable/disable the numeric keypad. Fn + F11: Enable/disable Scroll Lock. Fn + up/down arrow: Increase/decrease display brightness. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Fn + F12: Turn on/off the LCD screen. Using Your Computer The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + F6: Enable/disable the touch pad. Fn + PrtSc: System request...
... Chapter 2. Fn + F10: Activate the break function. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected display devices. Fn + F8: Enable/disable the numeric keypad. Fn + F11: Enable/disable Scroll Lock. Fn + up/down arrow: Increase/decrease display brightness. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Fn + F12: Turn on/off the LCD screen. Using Your Computer The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + F6: Enable/disable the touch pad. Fn + PrtSc: System request...
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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... order to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you enter the correct password. Enter your computer from two to the right of your computer. 23 Establishing different kinds of passwords requires that only authorized individuals access your data. Note: To enter BIOS Setup Utility, press F2 when starting up your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system's "password". This password...
... order to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you enter the correct password. Enter your computer from two to the right of your computer. 23 Establishing different kinds of passwords requires that only authorized individuals access your data. Note: To enter BIOS Setup Utility, press F2 when starting up your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system's "password". This password...
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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To connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable to set up. 33 To shift to other connected display devices, press Fn + F3 to the VGA port of your computer. Connecting a VGA monitor You can connect an external display to your computer. Using External Devices Connecting an external display You can connect a VGA monitor by using a VGA port. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3.
To connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable to set up. 33 To shift to other connected display devices, press Fn + F3 to the VGA port of your computer. Connecting a VGA monitor You can connect an external display to your computer. Using External Devices Connecting an external display You can connect a VGA monitor by using a VGA port. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3.
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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... system board replaced. You must take your password or recover data from the hard disk. Proof of the keys on . Troubleshooting A Password problem 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 have the hard disk drive replaced. Make sure that the external numeric keypad is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service...
... system board replaced. You must take your password or recover data from the hard disk. Proof of the keys on . Troubleshooting A Password problem 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 have the hard disk drive replaced. Make sure that the external numeric keypad is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service...
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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... computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. Check the sleep indicator. 44 The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. Connect the AC adapter to protect the processor and other internal components. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power...
... computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. Check the sleep indicator. 44 The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. Connect the AC adapter to protect the processor and other internal components. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power...
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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... BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in Chapter 2. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. 48 For details about OneKey Recovery, see "Handling the battery" in the "Boot priority order" correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. Use the OneKey Recovery to help solve or identify your computer, press and hold the power button...
... BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in Chapter 2. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. 48 For details about OneKey Recovery, see "Handling the battery" in the "Boot priority order" correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. Use the OneKey Recovery to help solve or identify your computer, press and hold the power button...
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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... expires, go to your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo or non warranted parts Identification of software problem sources Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) Installation and maintenance of purchase to help you call. Lenovo or your hardware. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 52 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51...
... expires, go to your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo or non warranted parts Identification of software problem sources Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) Installation and maintenance of purchase to help you call. Lenovo or your hardware. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 52 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51...
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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... coin cell battery, use only the same or an equivalent type that has this label attached. Safety, Use, and Care Information Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any component that is incorrectly replaced. Do not: Throw or immerse into water Heat to users in the state of . Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page...
... coin cell battery, use only the same or an equivalent type that has this label attached. Safety, Use, and Care Information Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any component that is incorrectly replaced. Do not: Throw or immerse into water Heat to users in the state of . Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page...
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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.... Prevent others from the staticprotective packaging and install the part without setting it . - Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 74 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Wherever possible, ground your body. - When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. Handle adapters, memory modules, and other metal surface. 74 Do not...
.... Prevent others from the staticprotective packaging and install the part without setting it . - Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 74 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Wherever possible, ground your body. - When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. Handle adapters, memory modules, and other metal surface. 74 Do not...
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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Entries might include major hardware or software changes, driver updates, minor issues you have the AC adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your computer uses discs as the recovery media, do not remove the disc from the drive until you ever need to run a recovery operation on your machine at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep up to...
Entries might include major hardware or software changes, driver updates, minor issues you have the AC adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your computer uses discs as the recovery media, do not remove the disc from the drive until you ever need to run a recovery operation on your machine at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep up to...
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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... good working order and at least functionally equivalent. and 89 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 89 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix A. remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under the section titled "Warranty Information." Before your Service Provider replaces a product or part, you agree to repair your product, your Service Provider will arrange for service under the type of warranty service...
... good working order and at least functionally equivalent. and 89 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 89 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix A. remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under the section titled "Warranty Information." Before your Service Provider replaces a product or part, you agree to repair your product, your Service Provider will arrange for service under the type of warranty service...
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 111 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Example of antenna grounding Appendix D. Notices Ground clamp Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) Ground clamps Electronic service equipment 111
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 111 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Example of antenna grounding Appendix D. Notices Ground clamp Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) Ground clamps Electronic service equipment 111
IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0
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... in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and follow that contain heavy metals or other environmental sensitive substances. You also can refer to dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery 122 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book...
... in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and follow that contain heavy metals or other environmental sensitive substances. You also can refer to dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery 122 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book...
IdeaPad Y550 Setup Poster V1.0
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... the Power Power cord TV tuner adapter Remote control Manuals (Specific models only) (Specific models only) - P/N:148000845 Printed in the included manuals before using your computer. 2 Connect to the power Unpack Computer Battery pack AC adapter 3 Turn on -screen instructions Slide your finger across the touch pad surface to help you detect and remove viruses, and recover Windows system and personal data. All these features make sure both switches and insert the battery pack. Energy Management Energy Management manages...
... the Power Power cord TV tuner adapter Remote control Manuals (Specific models only) (Specific models only) - P/N:148000845 Printed in the included manuals before using your computer. 2 Connect to the power Unpack Computer Battery pack AC adapter 3 Turn on -screen instructions Slide your finger across the touch pad surface to help you detect and remove viruses, and recover Windows system and personal data. All these features make sure both switches and insert the battery pack. Energy Management Energy Management manages...
IdeaPad Y550 Setup Poster V1.0
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... V1.0_en_p2 Touch inductive panel Open the OneKey Theater. Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Activate the system request. Enter sleep mode. Open the interface for display resolution settings. Open the Dolby function setup screen. OneKey Rescue System button / Power button Repair Windows system kernel files or restore the system to its original state in this switch to access special features. Adjust the display brightness. Activate the break function. Turn on /off integrated camera. The LCD applied LED backlight technology...
... V1.0_en_p2 Touch inductive panel Open the OneKey Theater. Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Activate the system request. Enter sleep mode. Open the interface for display resolution settings. Open the Dolby function setup screen. OneKey Rescue System button / Power button Repair Windows system kernel files or restore the system to its original state in this switch to access special features. Adjust the display brightness. Activate the break function. Turn on /off integrated camera. The LCD applied LED backlight technology...