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Lenovo User Guide User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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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 8.1. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different.
Lenovo User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated. Model name Lenovo Y40-70 20347, 80DR Lenovo Y40-80 20399, 80FA Lenovo Y50-70 20378, 80EJ Lenovo Y50-80 20401, 80FC Lenovo Y50-70 Touch...
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down..........20 Connecting to a wireless network ................21 Help and support ...................... 22 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System ........23 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............25 Frequently asked questions ..................25 Troubleshooting ......................27...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80 ...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. 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.
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When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery System” on page 23. Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
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Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad (Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch) The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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 Lenovo Y40-70/Y40-80 Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch...
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Opens the Settings charm. Fn + F10: Opens the Search charm. Fn + F11: Displays current apps. Fn + PrtSc: Activates the system request. Fn + Insert (Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch): Enables/disables the scroll lock. Fn + PgUp (Lenovo Y40-70/Y40-80): Fn + Home: Activates the pause function.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB device Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices. 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 has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
• You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment, judgment or warranty regarding the function, quality or performance of locking devices and security features. Using memory cards (not supplied) ...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Indicator Charge Symbol Indicator Meaning status status The battery has more than 80% Charging charge. On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% Discharging charge. On (solid The battery has between 5% and Discharging amber) 20% charge.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. Speaker Provides subwoofer audio output.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices, including the devices to play, print, and project.
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System The Lenovo OneKey Recovery System is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required.
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Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button. From Novo Button Menu, select System Recovery and press Enter.
Lenovo consumer support website. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with any recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System if you need to restore the system to its original factory status.
Windows, Linux or Dos, etc cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
If you forget your user password, ask the system administrator to clear your user password. • If you forget your hard disk drive 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.
(POST). - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery pack is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from • Make sure that: the speakers even when the - The Mute function is off. volume is turned up. - The combo audio jack is not being used. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery pack problems Your computer shuts down •...
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button respond. for four seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.
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