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...commonly referred to store hard disk mirror and OneKey Rescue System program files. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes Lenovo computers come with preinstalled OneKey Rescue System, so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery, which is used for ...the system files. In addition, after the hard disk is always less than X × 0.931 G. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Wednesday, December 10, ...
...commonly referred to store hard disk mirror and OneKey Rescue System program files. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes Lenovo computers come with preinstalled OneKey Rescue System, so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery, which is used for ...the system files. In addition, after the hard disk is always less than X × 0.931 G. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Wednesday, December 10, ...
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... 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..... 19 Using the internet 20 Securing your computer 22 Installing device drivers 24 Using ...battery and AC adapter 24 Chapter 3. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Contents Chapter 1. Getting to Know...
... 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..... 19 Using the internet 20 Securing your computer 22 Installing device drivers 24 Using ...battery and AC adapter 24 Chapter 3. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Contents Chapter 1. Getting to Know...
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Specifications ..... 102 Specifications 102 Appendix D. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ....... 101 Appendix C. Notices 104 Notices 104 Wireless related information 107 TV tuner information 110 Electronic emissions notices ... ... in the U.S.A 123 Notice on deleting data from your computer 72 Accessibility and comfort ......... 80 Maintenance 83 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty 87 Warranty information 95 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 99 Appendix B. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page ii Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Contents Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care...
Specifications ..... 102 Specifications 102 Appendix D. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ....... 101 Appendix C. Notices 104 Notices 104 Wireless related information 107 TV tuner information 110 Electronic emissions notices ... ... in the U.S.A 123 Notice on deleting data from your computer 72 Accessibility and comfort ......... 80 Maintenance 83 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty 87 Warranty information 95 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 99 Appendix B. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page ii Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Contents Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care...
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Getting to Know Your Computer Right-side view ab c d USB port 28 TV-in jack (Specific models only) Use this jack to connect with TV signal cable through the provided TV adapter (Analog/digital input supported). Optical drive 17 AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and battery pack, use the supplied AC adapter only. 5 Note: To prevent damage to the computer and charge the battery pack. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1.
Getting to Know Your Computer Right-side view ab c d USB port 28 TV-in jack (Specific models only) Use this jack to connect with TV signal cable through the provided TV adapter (Analog/digital input supported). Optical drive 17 AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and battery pack, use the supplied AC adapter only. 5 Note: To prevent damage to the computer and charge the battery pack. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1.
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... 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! Getting to Know Your Computer Subwoofer The multimedia subwoofer features... a super bass effect while you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to keep the battery pack secured. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1. manual The manual ...
... 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! Getting to Know Your Computer Subwoofer The multimedia subwoofer features... a super bass effect while you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to keep the battery pack secured. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 1. manual The manual ...
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... install the operating system that supports the function. When you do not need to save power. 19 Using Your Computer Using lenovo remote control (specific models only) ---------- You can take photos or movies and use the remote control with Fn+Esc to install a separate third... party dedicated application, because Windows Vista does not include a program for convenient media enjoyment. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, December 10...
... install the operating system that supports the function. When you do not need to save power. 19 Using Your Computer Using lenovo remote control (specific models only) ---------- You can take photos or movies and use the remote control with Fn+Esc to install a separate third... party dedicated application, because Windows Vista does not include a program for convenient media enjoyment. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, December 10...
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...headphones that the headphones or earphones you use of headphones or earphones for a wide band characteristic voltage of EN 50332-2. Excessive use also comply with specifications of 75 mV. To help protect against hearing loss, ensure that do not comply with EN 50332-2 (Clause 7 limits) for a long period... pressure levels. 36 The headphone output connector of the headphones or earphone connectors do not comply with EN 50332-2 Sub clause 7. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 36 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3. Using External Devices Warning: Listening to 150 mV.
...headphones that the headphones or earphones you use of headphones or earphones for a wide band characteristic voltage of EN 50332-2. Excessive use also comply with specifications of 75 mV. To help protect against hearing loss, ensure that do not comply with EN 50332-2 (Clause 7 limits) for a long period... pressure levels. 36 The headphone output connector of the headphones or earphone connectors do not comply with EN 50332-2 Sub clause 7. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 36 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3. Using External Devices Warning: Listening to 150 mV.
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Note: When you have purchased separately. 38 Using External Devices Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific models only If your computer has an integrated Bluetoothadapter card, it off to make configuration. For details on connecting other Bluetoothenabled devices (market available), please ... computers, PDAs and cell phones. Enabling Bluetooth communications 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to the right. 2 Press Fn + F5 to save battery power. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 38 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3.
Note: When you have purchased separately. 38 Using External Devices Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific models only If your computer has an integrated Bluetoothadapter card, it off to make configuration. For details on connecting other Bluetoothenabled devices (market available), please ... computers, PDAs and cell phones. Enabling Bluetooth communications 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to the right. 2 Press Fn + F5 to save battery power. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 38 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 3.
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... to upgrade a device or I find detailed answers. See "Appendix B. What safety precautions should I prevent problems with your computer, see Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 Setup Poster. What are the main hardware features of the following: the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions...questions and tells where you can I follow when using my computer? Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 39 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. How can find the detailed specifications for detailed information about each publication included in Chapter 2. 39 My ...
... to upgrade a device or I find detailed answers. See "Appendix B. What safety precautions should I prevent problems with your computer, see Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 Setup Poster. What are the main hardware features of the following: the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions...questions and tells where you can I follow when using my computer? Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 39 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. How can find the detailed specifications for detailed information about each publication included in Chapter 2. 39 My ...
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... computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. Make sure that: The battery is charged. The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 44 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. The computer does not return from sleep mode, it may ...have the computer serviced. Check the sleep indicator. 44 See "Specifications" on self-test (POST). Check the settings for sleep mode. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off.
... computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. Make sure that: The battery is charged. The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 44 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 4. The computer does not return from sleep mode, it may ...have the computer serviced. Check the sleep indicator. 44 See "Specifications" on self-test (POST). Check the settings for sleep mode. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off.
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...go to call for additional information about Lenovo computers, you will find a wide variety of sources available from a disc. They are the latest software source for Windows product updates. Lenovo offers Up and Running technical assistance with your Lenovo-preinstalled Microsoft Windows product. 50 Microsoft ... at http://www.microsoft.com. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 50 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Getting help and service If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more specific information and links, go for ...
...go to call for additional information about Lenovo computers, you will find a wide variety of sources available from a disc. They are the latest software source for Windows product updates. Lenovo offers Up and Running technical assistance with your Lenovo-preinstalled Microsoft Windows product. 50 Microsoft ... at http://www.microsoft.com. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 50 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Getting help and service If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more specific information and links, go for ...
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...Device drivers are programs, like any other file on how to be instructed on your computer has its own specific driver. Note: Due to the fact that drivers are programs that contain instructions for the operating system about ...drive" a certain piece of you add a new component, the operating system needs to operate that piece of hardware. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 86 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information... Support Center at the following Web address: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Also, if the machine is producing error codes, it .
...Device drivers are programs, like any other file on how to be instructed on your computer has its own specific driver. Note: Due to the fact that drivers are programs that contain instructions for the operating system about ...drive" a certain piece of you add a new component, the operating system needs to operate that piece of hardware. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 86 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information... Support Center at the following Web address: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Also, if the machine is producing error codes, it .
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... will ship the CRU to as warranted during the warranty period, you , 88 Each of them is available at www.lenovo.com/support/phone. Contact a local Service Provider for location-specific information. What your application of software updates or the installation of Service Providers and their telephone numbers is referred... area. Some problems can install yourself called a "Customer Replaceable Unit" or "CRU." Charges may differ from location to download and install designated software updates. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 88 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix A.
... will ship the CRU to as warranted during the warranty period, you , 88 Each of them is available at www.lenovo.com/support/phone. Contact a local Service Provider for location-specific information. What your application of software updates or the installation of Service Providers and their telephone numbers is referred... area. Some problems can install yourself called a "Customer Replaceable Unit" or "CRU." Charges may differ from location to download and install designated software updates. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 88 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix A.
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... B.V., Floor 2, Einsteinova 21, 851 01, Bratislava, Slovakia. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE LAW OR WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH LENOVO. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 94 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix A. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY AFFECTS STATUTORY RIGHTS, INCLUDING.... European Economic Area (EEA) Customers in which the product has been announced and made available by Lenovo. 94 Lenovo Limited Warranty Other rights THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
... B.V., Floor 2, Einsteinova 21, 851 01, Bratislava, Slovakia. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE LAW OR WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH LENOVO. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 94 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix A. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY AFFECTS STATUTORY RIGHTS, INCLUDING.... European Economic Area (EEA) Customers in which the product has been announced and made available by Lenovo. 94 Lenovo Limited Warranty Other rights THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
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... from the computer. However, both internal and external CRUs are responsible for removal by a Lenovo service technician during the warranty period. Examples of CRUs include the notebook main battery, an optical drive..., a hard-disk drive, and an extended battery. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 101 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix B. External...might require tools such as a screwdriver. Once the access panel is removed, only the specific CRU is typically secured by the customer. Examples of these types of these types of CRUs...
... from the computer. However, both internal and external CRUs are responsible for removal by a Lenovo service technician during the warranty period. Examples of CRUs include the notebook main battery, an optical drive..., a hard-disk drive, and an extended battery. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 101 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix B. External...might require tools such as a screwdriver. Once the access panel is removed, only the specific CRU is typically secured by the customer. Examples of these types of these types of CRUs...
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Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 102 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix C. Operating with an optical disc in the drive: 10°C to 35...;C (41°F to 140°F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°C (50°F). Relative humidity: - Specifications Specifications Size Approximate 384.2 mm × 254.5 mm × 26-37 mm Environment Temperature -
Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 102 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix C. Operating with an optical disc in the drive: 10°C to 35...;C (41°F to 140°F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°C (50°F). Relative humidity: - Specifications Specifications Size Approximate 384.2 mm × 254.5 mm × 26-37 mm Environment Temperature -
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Capacity: 56-57 Wh 103 Nominal voltage: 11.1 V dc - Specifications Power source Input rating of the AC adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz (AC adapter) 65 W (with integrated graphics card)/90 W (with discrete graphics card) Note: For models with discrete graphics card, the supplied 90 W AC adapter with the unit is recommended. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 103 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix C. Battery pack Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack - Otherwise, it will cause AC adapter overheating or machine malfunction.
Capacity: 56-57 Wh 103 Nominal voltage: 11.1 V dc - Specifications Power source Input rating of the AC adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz (AC adapter) 65 W (with integrated graphics card)/90 W (with discrete graphics card) Note: For models with discrete graphics card, the supplied 90 W AC adapter with the unit is recommended. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 103 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix C. Battery pack Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack - Otherwise, it will cause AC adapter overheating or machine malfunction.
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... persons. these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through 105 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 105 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix D. The result obtained in this publication ...information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are not intended for this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. The products described in injury or death to the information herein; The information contained in other operating ...
... persons. these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through 105 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 105 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix D. The result obtained in this publication ...information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are not intended for this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. The products described in injury or death to the information herein; The information contained in other operating ...
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...your computer may vary. Use of this copyright protection technology must be re-exported except to models that is intended for their specific environment. The software interface and hardware configuration described in the EAR E1 country list. Television output notice The following...not match the actual configuration of the computer you purchased. Export classification notice This product is prohibited. 106 Notices extrapolation. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 106 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix D. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless ...
...your computer may vary. Use of this copyright protection technology must be re-exported except to models that is intended for their specific environment. The software interface and hardware configuration described in the EAR E1 country list. Television output notice The following...not match the actual configuration of the computer you purchased. Export classification notice This product is prohibited. 106 Notices extrapolation. Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 106 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix D. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless ...
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Bluetooth Daughter Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is compliant to Bluetooth Specification 2.0 + EDR as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Following profiles are supported by the Bluetooth SIG. Notices Wireless related information Wireless interoperability Wireless LAN ...-up Networking FAX LAN Access using PPP Personal Area Network Generic Object Exchange Generic Object Push File Transfer 107 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 107 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix D.
Bluetooth Daughter Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is compliant to Bluetooth Specification 2.0 + EDR as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Following profiles are supported by the Bluetooth SIG. Notices Wireless related information Wireless interoperability Wireless LAN ...-up Networking FAX LAN Access using PPP Personal Area Network Generic Object Exchange Generic Object Push File Transfer 107 Y550 UG V1.0_en.book Page 107 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:51 PM Appendix D.