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    Lenovo IdeaPad Y400/ Y500 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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    in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. In this case, refer to the actual product. Regulatory Notice • To refer to it, go to http://support.lenovo.com and click User guides and manuals. First Edition
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    Front view ...13 Bottom view ...15 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows support ...23 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 24 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ...25 Frequently asked questions ...25 Troubleshooting ...27 Appendix. CRU instructions...31 Replacing the battery ...31 Replacing the removable
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    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
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer „ Y500 bab c d e g f a Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. b Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, (with noise
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    Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. One Piece multi-touch clickpad: To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you /disable the touchpad using Fn + . g Numeric keypad (Y500) For details, see "Using the keyboard" on page 4. 3
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer „ Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad Y500 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. 4
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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 a ; then press one of the function keys b . Y400 b a Y500 b a 5
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    on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. Fn + F3: Open the Activate the system request. Fn + Insert (Y500): Fn + PgUp (Y400): Enable insert function. Fn Increase/Decrease display brightness. Fn Increase/Decrease sound volume. Fn + Space (on select models): Turn on/off the keyboard
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    this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Connect the AC adapter here. Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. d VGA port Connects to
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    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 and Eject Media
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    on your computer Press Fn + to make configuration. Note: • When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to save battery power. • You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer before you can transfer data between them. Read the documentation supplied with the
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view „ Y400 ab c c 4-1 e ab c c 4-2 e ab c c 4-3 e ab c c 4-4 e 10
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    „ Y500 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ab c 4-1 e ab c 4-2 e ab c 4-3 e ab c 4-4 e a Headphone jack Connects to external headphones. Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended
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    in BIOS Setup Utility) is available only when the battery or AC adapter powers the computer. If an external USB device cannot be charged, connect the AC adapter to activate. 4-1 Removable optical drive (Optional) Reads/Burns optical discs. 4-2 Removable graphics (Optional) 4-3 Removable HDD
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view „ Y400 a b „ Y500 a b a System status indicators b Memory card slot Power indicator Battery status indicator Touchpad indicator Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. 13
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    ) • xD-Picture (xD) card Note: • 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 1 Push the dummy card in until you hear a click. Then gently pull the dummy card out of the memory card slot. Note: The
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    latch - manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. b Battery pack c Battery latch - spring loaded d Removable module lock e Louvers The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. 15
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    know your computer „ Y500 a b c e d e a Battery latch - manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. b Battery pack c Battery latch - spring loaded d Removable module lock e Louvers The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place
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    to the Windows desktop, do one of the following: • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press the Windows key + D. To switch from desktop to Start screen, do one of the following: • Select Start from charms. • Move the cursor to the lower-left corner and then select the Start
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    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 The charms The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks, and are always available regardless of whichever app you are currently in. To display the charms, do one of the following: • Move the cursor to the upper-right or lower-right
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    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 digital cameras, TVs, or printers. Settings charm The
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    light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep mode) 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
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    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 „ Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer: 1 Open the charms, select Settings . 2 Select Power → Shut down. 21
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    . Note: Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for connection. To connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet service provider (ISP) for the security key or passphrase. 22
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    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Help and support If you have problem about the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. You can read the
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    on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device. • Remove the removable HDD when starting the Lenovo Onekey Recovery system, otherwise removable HDD data might restart to the recovery environment. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or
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    can also download the latest device drivers from Lenovo consumer support Website. „ Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore system to the factory status. What can I do if the
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    , you must change the boot mode to Legacy support. The legacy Windows operating system 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" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. 26
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    the keyboard. - Press the power button. - Press Fn + F2 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off. BIOS Password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password. • If you forget your hard disk drive
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    Guide. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Display panel problems The screen is blank. • Do the following: - If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery
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    the a fully charged battery. computer for one minute to reset the protector; then turn on the computer again. The battery does not charge. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer, press and hold the 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
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    Appendix. CRU instructions Note: • The illustrations used in this appendix are for the Lenovo IdeaPad Y500, unless otherwise stated. • The following steps about upgrading and replacing devices are the same for the Y400 and Y500. • Make sure the battery has been removed before replacing any devices.
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    Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing the removable module Note: • Before replacing the removable module, turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter and all cables. • This section takes the ODD module for example. 1 Remove the battery pack. 2 Push the latch in the direction shown by the
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    the arrow e . e d 7 Install the battery pack. The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter Battery Optical drive Setup Poster O O O User Guide O O 33
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    trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 34
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Lenovo IdeaPad
Y400/
Y500
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
User Guide
V1.0