Lenovo IDEAPAD Y471A User's Manual
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1. oan Align the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the DDR3 SDRAM into the socket at a 30 45 angle Push the DDR3 SDRAM inward toward the socket until the latches on both edges of the socket are pushed into the closed position tS ma pO 6 Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws Reinstall the battery pack Tum the computer over again Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again 40 Appendix CRU instructions Note If only one DDR3 SDRAM is used on the computer you are servicing the card must be installed in SLOT 0 EJ lower slot but not in SLOT 1 upper slot To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly do as follows Turn the computer on Hold F2 during startup The BIOS setup utility screen opens The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer 41 Appendix CRU instructions 8 Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive do the following Remove the Hard disk drive HDD Memory Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover 2 Remove the screw shown in the illustration 6 Gently pull the optical drive out H The following table provides a list of CRUs Customer Replaceable Units for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement2. 4 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions e Troubleshooting 9 95 9 9 95 959 5 30 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Top view Note The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product Attention Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees When closing the display panel be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard Otherwise the display panel may be damaged Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer E Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication Built in microphone The built in microphone with noise reduction can be used for video conferencing voice narration or simple audio recordings Wireless module The built in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio antennas Computer display The LCD display provides brilliant visual output JBL speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound Power button Press this button to turn on the computer OneKey Rescue Press this button to start OneKey Rescue system when the computer is system button powered off Note For detail
3. Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot yp y y Note Before removing the memory card disable it via Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption 13 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 14 Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug Type A into the USB port on your computer The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer Windows automatically installs a driver for that device After the driver is installed you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps Note Typically Windows detects a new device after connecting it and then installs the driver automatically However some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting Check the documentation provided by the device s manufacturer before connecting the device Before disconnecting a USB storage device make sure your computer has finished transferring data by that device Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of Windows to remove the device before disconnecting Note If your USB device uses a power cord connect the device to a power source before connecting it Otherwise the device may not be recognized Chapter 2 Learning the basics Connecting a Bluetooth device If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card it can connect to and transfer d
4. E Hardware connection Cable DSL TV cable Telephone line IE Splitter 1 10 CIMI TIT MM Toj Cable modem lt DSL modem Not supplied Note The above diagrams are for reference only Actual connection method may vary Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer 24 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet 8 Wireless connection Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers Divided by the signal scales wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards Wi Fi Wi Fi networks cover a small physical area like a home office or small group of buildings An access point is necessary for the connection WiMAX WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area providing high speed broadband access without the need for cables Note Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods E Using Wi Fi WiMAX Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications do the following Q Slide the integrated wireless device switch from E to Press Fn F5 to make configuration Hardware connection Access point 1 63 Wi Fi WiMAX networ
5. a user account Chapter 2 Learning the basics Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer you can put it into sleep state or shut it down Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time put the computer into sleep state When the computer is in sleep state you can quickly wake it to resume use and bypass the startup process To put the computer into sleep state do one of the following e Click and select Sleep from the Start menu e Press Fn F1 Note Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep state before you move your computer Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk causing loss of data To wake the computer do one of the following Press the power button Press any key on the keyboard Shutting down your computer If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two shut it down To shut down your computer click and select Shut down from the Start menu Chapter 2 Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area Note As each computer user has different habits and needs it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last There are two main
6. can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission For details on installing the security lock please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased Refer to the Right side view on page 4 for the location of the Kensington slot Notes Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole e You are responsible for evaluating selecting and implementing the locking devices and security features Lenovo offers no comment judgement or warranty regarding the function quality or performance of locking devices and security features Using VeriFace VeriFace is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot extracts key features of your face and creates a digital map that becomes the system s password If you want to activate VeriFace for the first time click the VeriFace icon on the desktop to register your facial image Notes e The face registration and verification works best in an environment with steady and even light You can determine whether to use this function when you log on the system For more details on VeriFace see the software help Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others Once you set a password and enable it a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer Enter your password at t
7. factors e The amount of energy stored in the battery when you commence work e The way you use your computer for example how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is low you need to charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged one You need to charge the battery in any of the following situations When you purchase a new battery If the battery status indicator starts blinking If the battery has not been used for a long time Notes e You are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer e To increase the life of the battery pack the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it drops from fully charged Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 F and 86 F 10 C 30 C e Full charge or discharge is not required Removing the battery pack If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service etc remove the battery pack from the computer Before removing the battery pack make sure the computer has been shut down Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is replaced with an incorrect type there may be danger of an explosion The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances To avoid possi
8. is the recommended work mode for most programs Super silent mode If your computer is not running large programs and you want a silent work environment switch your computer to super silent mode To switch to super silent mode repeatedly press the thermal management button until is highlighted The computer will switch to super silent mode after three seconds Note The heat dissipation fan spins at relatively low speeds in super silent mode and thus dissipates less heat than in other modes If large programs are running the system may lower the voltage of the CPU central processing unit automatically to decrease the heat produced by the CPU Consequently you might experience lower system performance when the computer is running in super silent mode Efficient thermal dissipation mode If large programs are running switch your computer to efficient thermal dissipation mode to allow more efficient thermal dissipation To switch to efficient thermal dissipation mode repeatedly press the thermal management button until is highlighted Performing dust cleaning Dust tends to accumulate around the heat sink of the computer s CPU over time reducing the dissipation capability of the heat sink You can reduce the amount of accumulated dust by performing dust cleaning To perform dust cleaning repeatedly press the thermal management button until is highlighted Dust cleaning will start after three seconds When dust cleaning is activat
9. press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer is still not reset remove the AC adapter and the battery Computer screen problems The screen is blank The screen is unreadable or distorted Incorrect characters appear on the screen Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up Do the following If you are using the AC adapter or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on press Fn to make the screen brighter If the power indicator is in blinking press the power button to resume from the sleep mode If the problem persist follow the solution in the following problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Press Fn F2 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off Make sure that The display device driver is installed correctly The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set The monitor type is correct Did you install the operating system or application program correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced Make sure that The Mute function is off The headphone jack is not used Speakers are selected as the playback device 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty or Your computer operates after the battery status indicator sh
10. restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Contents Chapter 1 Getting to know your Appendix CRU instructions 00 34 COMPUtET 1 Replacing the battery a TOP VIEW dd ati 1 Replacing the hard disk drive 35 Left side view siris iire 59 3 Replacing memory nana 39 Right side vieW oaeeaaanavakaaaaa anna 4 Removing the optical drive 42 Frnt VIEW ie ii 5 TrademarkS aaa aa aaa ita 43 Bottom VieW nana nana 6 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 7 First use 2 Using AC adapter and battery 9 Using the 9 95 55 10 Using the 08 5 9 95 9 59 11 Connecting external devices 13 Special keys and buttons y System status indicators Securing your 1 AMD Muxless ATI Switchable Graphics Technology PowerXpreSS 22 Switchable Graphics in two modes on select 01615 6 9 23 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet 24 Wired connection 499 24 Wireless connection eena 25 Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system 26 OneKey Rescue System
11. without a problem but it fails during the backup process please try the following steps Close other applications then restart the backup process Check if the destination media is damaged try to select another path and then try again 28 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status You can use this feature when your system fails or you need to re install your operating system This will restore your computer back to the initial status when you first booted up your computer after receiving it from the store If there is critical data on your current partition back it up before you run this recovery feature 29 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting If you do not find your problem here see Chapter 2 The following section only describes problems that might negate the need to refer to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2 Display problems When turn on the computer nothing appears on the screen When I turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank screen My screen goes blank while the computer is on A Password problem I forgot my password Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a letter 30 If the screen is blank make sure that The battery is installed correctly The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet The computer power is on Pr
12. appropriate external optical drive to your computer In Windows press the OneKey Rescue system button to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery system On the main screen click Create Recovery Disc Choose the type of recovery disc s You can create three types of recovery disc s recovery disc s with existing backup image recovery disc s from the current system partition and factory default recovery disc s Select the type of recovery disc you want to create and follow the on screen instructions Insert additional recordable disc s when prompted Notes e The estimated number of discs needed will be displayed before the process of creating the recovery disc s begins To minimize the number of discs needed use recordable DVDs as the media Also make sure your optical drive is compatible with the disc intended for use After recovery disc creation number the discs appropriately for use in their correct order The first disc created will be used to start the computer in the case of a system failure 27 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers For details about each publication included in the package with your computer see Lenovo IdeaPad Y471A Setup Poster What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer See Chapter 1 Important safety information of Lenovo Safety and General Infor
13. ata wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices such as notebook computers PDAs and cell phones You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space Note The actual maximum range may vary due to interference and transmission barriers To get the best possible connection speed place the device as near your computer as possible Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer o Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to t Press Fn F5 to make configuration Notes When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function turn it off to save battery power e You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer before you can transfer data between them Read the documentation supplied with the Bluetooth enabled device for details on how to pair the device with your computer 15 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 Special keys and buttons OneKey Rescue system button e When the computer is powered off press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Rescue system In Windows operating system press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Note For details see OneKey Rescue system on page 26 Volume buttons A B Mute Unmute Volume down E Volume up 16 Chapter 2 Learning the basics OneKey Theater but
14. ble injury and detriment to the environment pay attention to the following points Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain e Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack Do not short circuit the battery pack Keep the battery pack away from children Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills When disposing of the battery comply with local ordinances or regulations and your company s safety standards Chapter 2 Learning the basics Using the touchpad lola 1 1 7 1 1 1 1 111 11111 1 1 1 17 Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move B Touchpad button The function of the left right side corresponds to that of the left right mouse button on a conventional mouse Notes e You can enable disable the touchpad using Fn F6 When the touchpad indicator is lit the touchpad is disabled 10 Chapter 2 Learning the basics amp Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard m Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that when enabled work as a 10 key numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric ke
15. d ignite or explode To replace the battery do the following Q Tum off the computer or enter hibernation mode Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Unlock the manual battery latch EH Holding the spring loaded battery latch in the unlocked position remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow Q Install a fully charged battery Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position Tum the computer over again Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again 34 Appendix CRU instructions Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative Notes Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired The connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes or drive swapping The preinstalled software are not included on an optional hard disk drive Handling a hard disk drive Do not drop the drive or subject it to physical shocks Put the drive on a material such as soft cloth that absorbs the physical shock e Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive Do not touch the connector The drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling ca
16. e power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer still does not respond remove the AC adapter and the battery Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network The computer does not start froma See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility Make sure that the Boot device you want Device Priority in the BIOS setup utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility make sure that the device is included in the Boot Device Priority list Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts from The connected external device does Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than not work USB while the computer power is on otherwise you might damage your computer e When using a high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive use external device power adapter Otherwise the device may not be recognized or system shut down may result For more technical support please visit consumer product website http consumersupport lenovo com 33 Appendix CRU instructions 8 Replacing the battery Note Use only the battery provided by Lenovo Any other battery coul
17. ed the heat dissipation fan spins at high and low speed alternatively to allow dust to be discharged A complete dust cleaning process takes several minutes to complete You can cancel the process at any time by switching the computer to standard super silent or efficient thermal dissipation mode Upon completion the computer returns to the previous mode when dust cleaning was activated Note We recommend you perform dust cleaning at least once a month to reduce the amount of dust accumulation around the heat sink Place your computer in a clean environment with good ventilation when performing dust cleaning Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status 19 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 20 OE N R Eni Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Hard disk drive indicator Touchpad indicator Power status indicator 5 Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator E Chapter 2 Learning the basics Securing your computer This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use Attaching a security lock not supplied You
18. eless devices settings on off Enable Disable the touchpad Enable Disable the numeric keypad Start Pause playback of Windows Media Player Stop playback of Windows Media Player Skip to the previous track Skip to the next track Enable Disable the scroll lock Activate the system request Activate the pause function Activate the break function Activate the insert function Increase Decrease display brightness Increase Decrease sound volume Chapter 2 Learning the basics Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built in features and connection capabilities Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory cards Secure Digital SD card Secure Digital PRO SD PRO card MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture xD card Notes Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth etc Inserting a memory card Push the dummy card until you hear a click Gently pull the dummy card out of the y y yp y memory card slot Note The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the inside of your computer when the memory card slot is not in use Retain the dummy card for future use Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing a memory card Push the memory card until you hear a click
19. ernatively you can also manually select a graphics processor for your applications The default setting of your computer is Mode 1 To switch to Mode 2 please refer to Switching between Mode 1 and Mode 2 Mode 2 Select the graphics processor manually or based on power source In this mode you can select a graphics processor manually or based on the power source status AC DC e High performance GPU It is also referred to as the discrete graphics processor unit which can provide higher graphics processing and display performance e Power Saving GPU It is also referred to as the integrated graphics processor unit which can enable a longer running time of the battery Switch between the two graphics processors as follows Start your computer under the Windows 7 operating system Click Start gt All Programs gt Catalyst Control Center and run the CCC Click Power gt Switchable Graphics on the Catalyst Control Center setting page On the Switchable Graphics page the currently active GPU is displayed under the current active graphics processing unit You can click High performance GPU or Power Saving GPU under Choose a Graphics Processing Unit to switch the graphics processor Switching between Mode 1 and Mode 2 Switch between the two modes as follows Start your computer under the Windows 7 operating system Click Start gt All Programs gt Catalyst Control Center and run the CCC On the Catalyst Control Center settin
20. ery latch spring The spring loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place loaded Battery pack For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 9 Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place Hard disk drive HDD Memory Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 First use m Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer Connecting to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase To charge the battery and begin using your computer insert the battery pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on AC power Installing the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to install the battery pack Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet Connect the power cord to the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer firmly Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet E Turning on the computer Press the power button to turn on the computer Configuring the operating system You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used The configuration process may include the procedures below e Accepting the end user license agreement Configuring the Internet connection e Registering the operating system Creating
21. ess the power button again for confirmation The memory is installed correctly If these items are properly set and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced Restore backed up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to the original factory contents using OneKey Recovery If you still see only the cursor on the screen have the computer serviced Your screen saver or power management may be enabled Do one of the following to exit from the screen saver or to resume from sleep or hibernation mode Touch the touchpad Press any key on the keyboard Press the power button Press Fn F2 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off If you forget your user password you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed If you forget your HDD password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service If you forget your supervisor password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee wil
22. g page click Power gt Switchable Graphics Method choose Select the graphics processor manually or based on power source and click Apply On the Switchable Graphics dialog box that appears click Change to switch between the two modes On the contrary you can switch back to Mode 1 from Mode 2 Note It may take several seconds to switch between Mode 1 and Mode 2 Prior to switching between the two modes or manual switching between the two GPUs it is recommended that you close any running applications Under the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system none of the configurations supports switching between graphics processors and they can work only under the mode of integrated GPU 23 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet As a global network the Internet connects computers worldwide providing services such as e mailing information searching electronic commerce Web browsing and entertainment You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways Wired connection use physical wiring to connect Wireless network technology connect without wiring Wired connection Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet Cable Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line DSL DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines
23. he prompt The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password Note This password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination For details about how to set the password see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility Note To enter BIOS setup utility press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up 21 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 AMD Muxless ATI Switchable Graphics Technology PowerXpress AMD PowerXpress Switchable Graphics technology is a mobile platform feature that applies to systems equipped with a discrete graphics processor unit AGPU and an integrated graphics processor unit iGPU which allows the system to switch between GPUs graphics processor units in order to achieve designed performance or power savings Notes e PowerXpress is not supported by all operating systems Currently PowerXpress is supported by Windows 7 If you are using another operating system such as Windows XP it may not be possible to enable PowerXpress e PowerXpress is not supported by all media players and video compression standards 22 Chapter 2 Learning the basics Switchable Graphics in two modes on select models This model supports Switchable Graphics in two modes Mode 1 Select the graphics processor based on application needs In this mode the system allocates a graphics processor to some applications automatically Alt
24. instructions Setup Poster User Guide AC adapter O Power cord for AC adapter 0 Battery O O Bottom access doors 0 Hard disk drive 0 Memory O Optical drive O 42 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey VeriFace Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both AMD and PowerXpress are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc SMI is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc Premium Surround Sound technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc SRS Premium Surround Sound provides the ultimate audio experience for music movies and games on the PC Other company products or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others 43 lenovo New World New Thinking www lenovo com V1 0_en US me LLOZ BulyD 0 5
25. k Not supplied Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer 25 Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system 26 OneKey Rescue system Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy to use application that can be used to back up the data on your system partition C drive for easy restore when required You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operating system Attention In order to utilize the features of the OneKey Rescue system your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and OneKey Rescue system program files This default partition is hidden for security reasons and is the reason the available disk space is less than it claims The exact available hard disk space depends on the file size of the mirror image file based on the size of operating system and preinstalled software Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery within Windows operating system In Windows operating system double click the OneKey Recovery system Icon on the desktop to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery Within the program you can back up the system partition on the hard disk drive other storage devices or by creating recovery discs Notes The backup process and creation of recovery discs may ta
26. ke some time connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your computer e After the recovery discs are burned please number them so that you can use them in the correct order Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation of recovery discs however an appropriate external optical drive is needed to physically create the recovery discs For more instructions see the Help file of Lenovo OneKey Recovery Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system without Windows operating system In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded follow the steps below to access OneKey Rescue system Shut down your computer Press the A key to launch OneKey Rescue system Within the program you can choose to restore your system partition to the original factory status or to a previously generated backup Note The recovery process is irreversible Make sure to back up any critical data before using the recovery feature Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system Creating a recovery disc s Your computer does not ship with a recovery disc You can use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system to create a recovery disc s which can be used to start and restore your computer in case of a system failure To create a recovery disc s Insert a recordable disc into the optical drive on your computer Note If your computer does not come with an integrated optical drive or if the integrated optical drive does not support disc creating connect an
27. l be charged for parts and service The numeric lock function is on To disable it press Fn F8 Sleep or hibernation problems The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately turns off The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power on self test POST Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The battery power is getting low Connect the AC adapter to the computer or replace the battery with a fully charged one Make sure that The battery is charged The operating temperature is within the acceptable range See Chapter 2 Use and care Information of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide Note If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range have the computer serviced The computer does not return from e sleep mode and the computer does not work If the computer does not return from sleep mode it may have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted Check the power indicator If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer then press any key or the power button If your computer is in hibernation mode or power off state connect the AC adapter to the computer then press the power button to resume operation Note If the system still does not return from sleep mode your system has stopped responding and you cannot turn off the computer reset the computer Unsaved data may be lost To reset the computer
28. lenovo IdeaPad Y471A User Guide v1 0 A Am Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer ideapad Notes Before using the product be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 7 If you are using other Windows operating system some operations may be slightly different If you are using other operating systems some operations may not apply to you The features described in this guide are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer and or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product Regulatory Notice To refer to it go to http consumersupport lenovo com and click User guides and manuals First Edition May 2011 Copyright Lenovo 2011 LENOVO products data computer software and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C F R 2 101 with limited and restricted rights to use reproduction and disclosure LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If products data computer software or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to
29. mation Guide How can I prevent problems with my computer See Chapter 2 Use and care Information of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide What are the main hardware features of my computer More information can be found in Chapter 1 and 2 Where can I find the detailed specifications for my computer See http consumersupport lenovo com I need to upgrade a device or I need to replace one of the following the hard disk drive memory or the keyboard See Appendix CRU instructions on page 34 of this guide Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with a recovery disc For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo see Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system on page 26 How can I contact the customer support center See Chapter 3 Getting help and service of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide Where can I find warranty information For the warranty applicable to your computer including the warranty period and type of warranty service see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer How can I install the device drivers A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer If your computer is pre installed with an operating system Lenovo provides all drivers that you need in your hard disk What can I do if the backup process fails If you can start the backup feature
30. n cause damage and permanent loss of data on the hard disk Before removing the hard disk drive make a backup copy of all the information on the hard disk and then turn the computer off Never remove the drive while the system is operating in sleep mode or in hibernation mode 35 Appendix CRU instructions 36 To replace the hard disk drive do the following Turn off the computer then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and then turn the computer over Remove the battery pack Remove the Hard disk drive HDD Memory Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover b Remove the compartment cover Remove the frame fixing screws Appendix CRU instructions 37 Appendix CRU instructions 38 Gees 800 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other then push it firmly into space Reinstall the frame fixing screws Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws Reinstall the battery pack Turn the computer over again Connect the AC adap
31. ows empty The operating time for a fully charged battery is short The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery The battery does not charge A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work A startup problem OneKey Rescue system problems 32 The Microsoft Windows operating system does not start Backup cannot be made Fail to restore system partition to factory default Discharge and recharge the battery For details see Handling the bat The surge protector in the battery computer for one minute to reset computer again For details see Handling the bat In the Boot menu in BIOS setup u ery in Chapter 2 might be active Turn off the he protector then turn on the ery in Chapter 2 ility make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot Device Priority correctly Use the OneKey Rescue system to help solve or identify your problem For details about OneKey Rescue system see Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system on page 26 You are not currently using a Windows operating system There is not enough space to store the backed up data You will need to free more hard disk space on your system partition C drive The system partition such as the partition size or the drive capacity of C has been modified Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond e To turn off your computer press and hold th
32. r extended periods of time may damage your hearing Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Right side view ae gt E Oo BR EH USB port or eSATA Connects to eSATA or USB devices USB combo port Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 14 H Optical drive Reads Burns optical disks HH USB port Connects to USB devices Notes e The blue port supports USB 3 0 on select models e For details see Connecting USB devices on page 14 E AC power adapter Connect the AC adapter here jack Note For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 9 H Kensington slot Attach a security lock not supplied here Note For details see Attaching a security lock not supplied on page 21 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Front view ma System status For details see System status indicators on page 19 indicators EH Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here Note For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 13 H Integrated wireless Use this switch to turn on off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on device switch your computer Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Bottom view 8 11111111 1 jA DON Batt
33. s see OneKey Rescue system on page 26 System status For details see System status indicators on page 19 indicators Volume buttons Use these buttons to adjust volume OneKey Theater Touch this button to select a preferred scenario mode button Note For details see OneKey Theater button on page 17 Thermal management Touch this button to control the speed at which the dissipation fan spins button Touch this button to perform dust cleaning Note For details see Thermal management button on page 18 Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse Note For details see Using the touchpad on page 10 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Left side view VGA port Connects to external display devices HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur RJ 45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network Note For details see Wired connection on page 24 USB port Connects to USB devices Notes The blue port supports USB 3 0 on select models e For details see Connecting USB devices on page 14 Microphone jack Connects to external microphones Headphone jack Connects to external headphones Attention Listening to music at high volume ove
34. ter and the cables to the computer again Appendix CRU instructions 8 Replacing memory You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double data rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory DDR3 SDRAM available as an option in the memory slot of your computer DDR3 SDRAMs are available in various capacities Note Use only the memory types supported by your computer If you incorrectly install optional memory or install an unsupported memory type a warning beep will sound when you try to start the computer To install a DDR3 SDRAM do the following Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to reduce any static electricity in your body which could damage the DDR3 SDRAM Do not touch the contact edge of the DDR3 SDRAM Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery pack Remove the Hard disk drive HDD Memory Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover b Remove the compartment cover 39 Appendix CRU instructions If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot remove one of them to y y make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time Be sure to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for future use 1 I
35. ton Lenovo OneKey Theater provides three scenario modes for using your computer in different ways normal mode movie mode and intelligent mode These modes are preset enhancements by Lenovo to improve visual and aural experiences via your computer in different usage scenarios You can manually choose between normal movie and intelligent mode To manually select a desired mode Press and release the OneKey Theater button to display the on screen menu Keep pressing and releasing the button until the icon of your desired mode is highlighted The computer switches to the selected mode after 2 seconds Normal mode The default mode Movie mode Provides enhanced visual and audio output Intelligent mode Lenovo OneKey Theater switches intelligently according to the application you are using Notes e You can enable or disable the OneKey Theater feature via the Start menu Some applications may not be compatible with intelligent mode 17 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 18 Thermal management button The thermal management button can be used to switch the computer between different work modes and thus control the speed at which the heat dissipation fan spins You can choose between standard super silent or efficient thermal dissipation mode You can also activate the dust cleaning feature by pressing and releasing the thermal control button Standard mode Standard mode is the factory default mode It
36. ypad press Fn F8 JCICICICICIC IC ICICEJEICICICISI DI OUUU JU DOLL 1 OULU 1 OD 11 1 1 JE WOU JULI IEC Note The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled E Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys you can change operational features instantly To use this function press and hold Fn then press one of the function keys 1 OOO JULI LJ 1 1 11 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 12 The following describes the features of each function key Fn Esc Fn F1 Fn F2 Fn F3 Fn F4 Fn F5 Fn F6 Fn F8 Fn F9 Fn F10 Fn F11 Fn F12 Fn PgUp Fn PrtSc Fn Home Fn End Fn PgDn Fn 1T 4 Fn gt amp Turn on off the integrated camera Enter sleep mode Turn on off the backlight of the LCD screen Open the interface for the display device switch to select this notebook or an external display Open the interface for display resolution settings Open the interface for integrated wir
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