Lenovo IDEAPAD Y730 manual

Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0 cover_en_1-4 Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 User Guide User Guide V1.0 V1.0 New World. New Thinking. TM www .lenovo.com ©Lenovo China 2007 P/N: 147001825 Printed in China[...]

Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0 cover_en_2-3 First Edition (March 2008) Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following: • Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information on page 74. • Appendix D. Notices on page 122. • OneKey Rescue System User Guide included in the package with this publication. Note U.S. G[...]

ENERGY ST AR model information ENERGY STAR ® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through en ergy efficient products and practices. Lenovo ® is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Lenovo com[...]

For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov . Lenovo encourages you to make efficien t use of energy an integral part of your day-to-day operations. To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to take effect when your com- puter has been inactive for a specified duration: To awaken[...]

Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity Dear user, While using your computer, you ma y discover that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is somewhat different from the disk capacity displayed by the operating system . For example, a nominal 40GB hard disk will appear as less than 40G B in the operating system. This discrepancy is not an error in ha [...]

If a portion of the hard disk space ha s been used for some specific purpose, then the capacity indicated by the op erating system will be even less than X × 0.931 G. II. A portion of the hard disk sp ace is used for specific purposes Lenovo computers come with preinsta lled OneKey Rescue System, so the hard disk has a special portion partitio ned[...]

i Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer .................. 1 Top View ............... ........................ 1 Left-side View ....... ........................ 3 Right-side View .... ........................ 5 Front View ............. ........................ 7 Bottom View............ ...................... 9 Chapter 2. Using Your Computer ....[...]

ii Contents Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information......... 74 Important Safety Information .. 74 Caring Your Computer ............. 91 Accessibility and Comfort ........ 99 Maintenance .......... .................... 102 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty ........ 106 Warranty Information ............. 114 Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone [...]

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1 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer T op View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * The illustrations in this manual may differ from t he actual product.           Leno[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer 2 Integrated camera ............................................................................ 25 Wireless LAN antennas An isotropic antenna syst em is bu ilt into the display for optimal reception, enab ling wireless communicatio n wherever you are. Computer display The color display with TFT technol ogy[...]

3 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer Left-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A C power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and charge the battery pack.      ?[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer 4 Fan louvers The fan louvers allow warm air to exit the comput er. Important : Make sure that pape r, books, clothing, cables or oth er objects do not block any of the fan louvers or else overh eating of the computer may occur. V GA port ................................ ....................................[...]

5 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer Right-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -    Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer 6 Optical drive ..................................................................................... 23 USB 2.0 port ..... ................................................................................ 45 TV -in jack (Specific models only) Use this jack to connect with TV signal cable th rough the provid[...]

7 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer Front Vie w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -        Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 7 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer 8 System status indicators The system status indicator s show the current status of your computer. Multi-media reader slot......... ........................................................... 24 CIR port ............................................................................ ................. 25 Wirele[...]

9 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer Bottom View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -       Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 9 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer 10 Battery latch - manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured. Mo ve the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual latch to the locked positio n after inserting the battery pack. Battery pack ............................[...]

11 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer  Memory (RAM) compart ment The memory compartment provides expansion capab ilities for additional memory. The BIOS auto matically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS a ccordingly during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) [...]

12 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Putting yo ur computer to Sleep or Shutting It Down - - When you finish working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.  Putting your computer to Sleep If you will be away from your compute r for only a s hort ti me, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, you can quic kly[...]

13 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Using the T ouch P ad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The touch pad consists of a pad an d two click buttons at the bottom of the keyboard. To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the [...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 14 Note: You can also attach and use a US B mouse through the USB connector. For details, see “Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device” on page 45 . Using the Ke yboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

15 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Note: For models with 17 numeric keys, this function is disabled. To enable this function, select Enable in Internal NumLock under InsydeH20 Setup Utility .  Function Ke y Combinations Through the use of the function keys , you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold the [...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 16 The following describes the features of each funct ion key. Fn + Esc: Turn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Put your computer in sleep mode. Fn + F2: Turn on/o ff the LCD screen. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected di splay devices. Fn + F4: Switch between wide screen and normal mode . Fn + F5: Enable/disable [...]

17 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Special keys and b uttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has several special keys and buttons.  T ouch inductive panel and multi-media buttons 0 1          - . / 0 Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 18 T ouch inductive panel ( ~ ) Mute/unmute the sound. Open VGA function screen (Specific models only)* or user define utility. Open Dolby function setup screen. Multi-media control buttons** Play / Pause Stop Previous track Next track Equalizer buttons** Jazz Pop Dance Classical Normal Multi-media buttons ( ~ ) Swit[...]

19 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer  Lenov o game zone (Specific models only)        Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 19 Friday, June 27, 2008 6:06 PM[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 20 Displays system date/time/week, CPU, system temp., fan speed, battery capacity, media play EQ, and Email information. Switches the CPU mode: NORMAL/TURBO. Note: The CPU mode is available only for certain CPU, such as Intel Pentium Extreme Edition CPU. If your computer is equipped with a normal frequency CPU, TURBO[...]

21 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer  17 Numeric Keys (Specific models onl y) Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 21 Friday, June 27, 2008 6:06 PM[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 22  OneKe y Rescue System button Press the OneKey Rescue System button to enter the main interface of OneKey Rescue System while the power is off. Important:  Do not remove the 2nd Hard Disk Drive before or after the OneKey Recovery backup process.  Do not exchange the master and slave HDD or perform the One[...]

23 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Using the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with an op ti cal device , such as a DVD /CD recordable drive or a Bl u-ray/DVD/CD recordable drive. For this m odel, there are two ki nds of optic[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 24 Using memory cards - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with one Multi-media Reader slot used to insert a memory card, such as an SD Card, a MultiMediaCard, a Memory Stick, an xD-Picture Card, an SD p[...]

25 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer  Inserting a memor y car d Gently slide the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Multi-media reader slot. Slide until it clicks into place.  Removing a memory card 1 Push the memory card until you hear a click. 2 Gently pull the memory card out of the Multi-media reader slot. Usin[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 26 Using the Internet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with LAN port for high-speed DSL/cable modem connection and local ar ea network (LAN), wireless LAN for wireless connection, and modem port [...]

27 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Attention: As the voltage of a telephone connection is higher than that of a network, do not attempt to connect a telepho ne cable to the LAN port or else a short circuit of the computer might occur.  Using wireless LAN An isotropic antenna system is built into the display for optimal reception, enabling wirele[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 28  Using modem port The modem port supports a standard telephone cable with one RJ-11 connector, and allows dial up access to an internet service provider (ISP). Importan t:  Do not connect the modem port to a digital circuit cable , or else the current in the digita l circuit may damage the modem.  To redu[...]

29 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Securing y our computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use.  Attaching a Security Lock (Optional) You can attach a security l[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 30  Using V eriFace™ VeriFace is a face recognition soft ware which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system’s “password”. Note: The face registration and verification works best in the environment with steady and even light. For more i[...]

31 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer  Using Pass wor ds Using passwords helps prevent your co mputer 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 the prompt. The computer cannot be used unle ss you enter the correct password. Make sure t[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 32  Hard disk drive (HDD) passwords Once an HDD password is set, you need to enter it to get access to the hard disk. You can set the HDD pa ssword through Set Hard Disk User Password in the InsydeH20 Setup Utility. Note: If you set passwords through the In sydeH20 Setup Utility and put your computer into sleep mo[...]

33 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 5 Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it. 6 Commit your password to memory, and press the Enter key. 7 Press F10 to exit. 8 Select Yes in the Exit Saving Changes window. Changing or Removing the Supervisor P asswor d To change the passw[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 34 Note: Make sure the Password on boot is set to Enabled i f y o u n e e d t h e password protection at power on. T o set a User Pa sswor d: 1 Turn on your computer. Press F2 , while the initial screen is displayed. The InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen opens. 2 Select Security , using the cursor directional keys. 3 Se[...]

35 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Changing or Removing the User P assw ord To change the password, do the following: 1 Select Set User Password , and press the Enter key. The Set User Password window opens. 2 Choose your user password, wh ich can be from two to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type correct password in the Enter Cu[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 36 Hard Disk P assw ords Two types of the hard disk passwords help protect the information stored on the hard disk:  Hard disk user password  Hard disk master password You need to set a master password and a user password both as the Hard Disk Password. Either of the passwords can be used to get access to the H[...]

37 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 6 Select Set Hard Disk Master Password , and press the Enter key. The Set Hard Disk Master Password screen opens. 7 Choose your Hard Disk Master Password , which can be from two to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type it in the Enter New Password field. 8 Press Enter key once to move to the Confi[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 38 Note : Remove the HDD password will disable your hard disk password protection.  To change the HDD master password, select Set Hard Disk Master Password and type correct HDD master password in the Enter Current Password field, and press Enter key to move to the Enter New Password field and type a new HDD master[...]

39 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Installing Device Driver s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A compatible device driver is a requ irement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer. Lenovo provides all drivers that you need in yo[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 40 Using battery and A C adapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets, you depend on battery power to keep your computer running. Different computer components consume power at different rates. The[...]

41 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer  Checking Battery Status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by using Windows Power options. The rate at which you use battery po wer determines how long you can use the battery of your computer between charges. As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is di fficult to pr[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 42 Attention: Using an improper power cord could ca use severe damage to your computer. To use the AC adapter, do the following. Be sure to take these steps in the order in which they are given here. 1 Connect the power cord to the transformer pack. 2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3 Connect the AC ad[...]

43 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer  Charging the Battery When you check the battery status and find that the battery is low, you need to charge the battery or re place it with a charged battery. If an AC outlet is convenient, fi rst, connect the power cord to the transformer pack; second, plug the power cord into an electrical outlet; and then c[...]

Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 44 Danger: If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The battery pack co ntains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury:  Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo.  Keep the battery pack away from fire.  Do not expos[...]

45 Chapter 3. Using external de vices Your computer has many built -in features and connection capabilities. Attention: Do not connec t or disconnect any extern al device cables other than USB and 1394 cables while the computer power is on; otherwise, you might damage your computer. To avoid possible damage to attached devices, wait at least five s[...]

Chapter 3. Using external devices 46 Attention: When using high power consumpti on USB device such as USB ODD, use external device power a dapter. Otherwise, it will cause the device unable to be recognized and used, or system shut do wn.  Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 46 Friday, June 27, 2008 10:45 PM[...]

47 Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting an IEEE 1394 de vice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes wit h one IEEE 1394 connector used for connecting devices that are compatib le with the IEEE 1394 interf ace, such as digital video cameras and external ha rd disk drives. Lenovo Id[...]

Chapter 3. Using external devices 48 Connecting a PC car d device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with PCI Express card (new card) slot used for connecting PC card devices that are com patible with the PCI Express card (new card) inter face. Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V[...]

49 Chapter 3. Using external devices  Inserting a PCI Expre ss card Gently slide the PCI Express card with the front label facing upwar d. Slide until it clicks into place.  Removing a PCI Express card 1 Push the PCI Express card until you hear a click. 2 Gently pull the PCI Express card out of the PCI Expres s card slot. Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 [...]

Chapter 3. Using external devices 50 Connecting an e xternal display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can connect an external display to your computer, such as VGA monitor and DVI monitor (Spe cific models only).  Connecting a V GA monitor You can connect a VGA moni tor by using a VGA port[...]

51 Chapter 3. Using external devices  Connecting a D VI monitor (Specific models onl y) You can conne ct a DVI monitor by us ing a HDMI port (Specific models only). To connect a DVI monitor, us e HDMI to DVI-D cable (not supplied) to connect DVI monitor to the HDMI conn ector on your comput er. To shift to other connected display devices, press [...]

Chapter 3. Using external devices 52 Connecting a computer (Specific models onl y) - - - - - - - - - You can connect another computer to display on your computer scree n. To connect another computer, switch the VG A switch to IN and plug the display cable to VGA port on your computer. Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_e n.book Page 52 Thursday, July 3, 2[...]

53 Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting a headphone and audio de vice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with one hea dphone jack (S/PDIF) used for connecting headphones, speakers, and audio devices that ar e compatible with the S/PDIF interface. Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 53 Friday, June 27, 2008 10:45 PM[...]

Chapter 3. Using external devices 54  Switch betwee n headphone and S/PDIF 1 Right-click the Sound icon at the bottom-right corn er of the task bar and select Playback Devices from the popup menu. 2 When all players are turned off, select Speakers (headpho ne) or S/PDIF and click Set Default button. 3 Click the OK button to save the setti ngs. W[...]

55 Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting an ex ternal microphone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes wit h one external micropho ne jack used for connecting external mi crophone. Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 55 Friday, June 27, 2008 10:45 PM[...]

Chapter 3. Using external devices 56 Connecting a Bluetooth de vice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer can connect to an d transfer data wirelessly to Bluetooth devices, such as computers, PDAs, and cell phones.  Enabling Bluetooth communications 1 Slide the Wireless device switc[...]

57 Chapter 4. T roub leshooting Frequently Asked Questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked q uestions and tells wh ere you can find deta iled an swers . For details about each publication included in the package with your computer, see Lenovo IdeaP[...]

Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 58 Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with a re covery disc. For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see OneKey Rescue System User Guide. How can I contact the Customer Support Center? See “Chapter 5. Getting Help and Serv ice” on page 69 of this Guide. For the [...]

59 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting T roub leshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your pr oblem here, s ee Chapter 2. The following section only describes problems that might prevent you from accessing the compre[...]

Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 60  If these items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have th e computer serviced. When I turn on the computer , only a white cur sor appears on a blan k screen. Restore backed-up files to your Windows en vironment or the entire contents of your hard disk to t he original factory contents using OneKey Rec[...]

61 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting  A Pass wor d Problem I for got my passw ord.  If you forgot your user password, yo u must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servic er or a marketing representative to have the password canceled.  If you forgot your HDD password, Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data fr[...]

Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 62  Sleep or Hibernation Problems The computer enters sleep mode une xpectedly . If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect the processor and other internal components. Check the settings for sleep mode. The computer enters sleep mode (the slee[...]

63 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting  If the sleep indicator is on, your computer is in sleep mode. Connect the AC adapter to the computer ; then press any key or the power button.  If the sleep indicator is off, your computer is in sleep/hibernation mode or power-off state. Connect the AC adapter to the computer; then press the power button to res[...]

Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 64 The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that:  The display device driver is installed correctly.  The screen resolution and colo r quality are correctly set.  The monitor type is correct. To check these settings, do as follows: 1 Right-click on the desktop, and select Personalize from the popup menu.[...]

65 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen. Did you install the operating system or application program correctly? If they are installed and configured corr ectly, have the computer serviced. Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on y our computer . This is an intrinsic characteri[...]

Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 66  Sound Problems No sound can be heard fr om the speaker even when the v olume is turned up. Make sure that:  The Mute function is off.  The headphone jack is not used.  Speakers is selected as a playback device. For details, See “Switch between he adphone and S/PDIF” in Chapter 3.  Battery Problems [...]

67 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting The computer does not operate with a fully char ged battery . The surge protector in the battery might be active. Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector; then turn on the computer again. The battery does not charge. For details, See “Handling the Battery” in Chapter 2.  A Hard Disk Drive Pr[...]

Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 68  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 from a device y ou want. See the Boot menu of the InsydeH20 Setup Utility. Make sure that the startup sequence in the InsydeH20 Setup Utility[...]

69 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Getting Help and Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about Lenovo computers, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assi[...]

Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service 70 Getting Help on the W eb - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Lenovo Web site on th e World Wide Web has up-to-date information about Lenovo compute rs and support. The address for th e Lenovo home page is http://consu mersuppo [...]

71 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service  Engineering change management - O ccasionally, there might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply to your hardware. The following items are not covered:  Replacement o[...]

Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service 72  Machine Type and Model  Serial numbers of your computer, monitor, and other components, or your proof of purchase  Description of the problem  Hardware and software configurat ion information for your system The telephone numbers for your Customer Support Center location are located in “Appendix[...]

73 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Getting Help around the W orld - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country where your Lenovo machine type is sold, your computer might be eligible for International Warranty Service, which automatically e[...]

74 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information Important Safety Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This information can help you safely use your notebook personal computer. Follow and retai n all information included with your computer. The information in this document does not alter the te[...]

75 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information  Conditions That Require Immediate Action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some product damage is serious enough that the prod uct should not be used again until it has been inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authorized servicer. As with any electronic device, pay cl[...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 76  Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, or creases), discharge from a battery, or a buildup of foreig n substances on the battery.  A cracking, hissing, or popping soun d, or strong odor that comes from the product.  Signs that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the c[...]

77 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information  Service and Upgrades Attention: Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or your documentation. Only use a service provider who is approved to repair your particular product. Note: Some computer parts can be upgrad ed or replaced by t[...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 78 Danger: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fi ngers and other body parts away. Attention: Before replacing any CRUs, turn of f the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover.  P ower Cords and P ower Adapters Danger: Use only the power cords and power adap[...]

79 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information Protect power cords and power adapte rs from liquids. For instance, do not leave your power cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with li quid cleansers. Liquids can cause a short circuit, particularly if the power cord or powe r adapter has been stressed by [...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 80  Extension Cords and Related De vices Danger: Ensure that extension cords, surg e protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the produc t. Never overload these devices. If power strips are used, the load sh ould not[...]

81 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet ad apter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never overload an electrical outlet. The overall system load should no t exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating. C[...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 82 Hazardous voltage, current, and ener gy levels are present inside any component that has this label attach ed. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you su spect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.  Lithium Coin Cell Battery Notice Danger: Danger [...]

83 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information Products containing CR (mangane se dioxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/h azardouswaste/perchlorate .  Heat and Product V entilation Danger: Computers, AC adapters, and many accessories can ge[...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 84  Ventilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Ne ver block, cover, or disable these features.  Whe[...]

85 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information  CD and D VD Drive Safety Danger: CD and DVD drives spin discs at a high speed. If a CD or DVD is cracked or otherwise physically dama ged, it is possible for the disc to break apart or even shatter when th e CD drive is in use. To protect against possible injury due to this situation, and to red[...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 86  Electrical Current Safety Inf ormation Danger: Electric current from power, tele phone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard:  Do not use your computer during a lightning storm.  Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reco[...]

87 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information  Connect and disconnect cables as de scribed in the following procedures when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices. To connect: 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, attach all cables to devices. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outl[...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 88  Laser Compliance Statement Some personal computer models are equipped from the factory with a CD or DVD drive. CD and DVD driv es are also sold separately as options. CD and DVD drives are laser products. The drive’s classification label (shown below) is on the surface of the drive. CLASS 1 LA[...]

89 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information These drives are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (D HHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, these drives are certified to conform to the requirements of the International Electr[...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 90 Danger: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.  Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Notice Attention: Mercury Information (does not apply to LED backlit models): The fluorescent lamp in the liquid cryst[...]

91 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information Caring Y our Computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - T h o u g h y o u r c o m p u t e r i s d e s i g n e d t o f u n c t i o n r e l i a b l y i n n o r m a l w o r k environments, you need to use common[...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 92  Place liquids away from your comput er to avoid spills, and keep your computer away from water (to avoid the danger of electrical shock).  Do not eat or smoke over your keyb oard. Particles that fall into your keyboard can cause damage.  Store packing materials safely out of the reach of c[...]

93 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information - Wherever possible, ground your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. Note: Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge. When you handle options or CRUs, or perform any work inside the computer, take the following precau tions to avoid static-electricity damage: [...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 94  Be Gentle with Y our Computer  Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard.  Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist , hit, vibrate, push , or place heavy objects on your co mpute r, display, or external devic es.  Avoid turni ng the d[...]

95 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information  When you leave the computer in your car, place it on the back seat to avoid being insolated.  Carry the AC adapter and powe r cord with the computer.  Handle Storage Media and Drives Properl y  If your computer comes with an opti cal drive, do not touch the surface of a disc or the lens[...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 96  T a ke Care in Setting P asswor ds  Remember your passwords. If you fo rget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it, and you might have to replac e your system board or hard disk drive.  Other Important Tips  Your computer modem might us[...]

97 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information  Turn off your computer if you are re placing a device, or else verify that the device is warm - or hot-swappable.  Before you install any of the followin g devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electrici [...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 98 5 Wipe the surface to remove the detergent. 6 Rinse the sponge with clean running water. 7 Wipe the cover with the clean sponge. 8 Wipe the surface again with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. 9 Wait for the surface to dry comple tely and remove any cloth fibers from the computer surface. Note: Shut down[...]

99 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information  Cleaning Y our Computer Display 1 Gently wipe the display with a dry, soft lint-free clot h. If you see a scratchlike mark on your display, it might be a stain transferred from the keyboard when the cover was pressed from the outside. 2 Wipe or dust the stain gent ly with a soft, dry cloth. 3 If[...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 100  Ergonomic Inf ormation Working in the virtual office may me an adapting to frequent changes in your environment. Following some simple rules will make things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your computer. Keeping in mind such basics as good lighting and proper seating, for exam ple[...]

101 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information General Posture: Below are some general reco mmendations for assuming a h e a l t h y w o r k i n g p o s t u r e . I t i s b e s t t o p e r i o d i c a l l y m a k e m i n o r modifications in your working postur e to deter the onset of discomfort caused by long periods of working in the same pos[...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 102  What If Y ou are T raveling? It may not be possible to observe th e best ergonomic practices when you are using your computer while on the move or in a casual setting. Regardless of the setting, try to observ e as many of the tips as possible. Sitting properly and using adequate li ghting, for [...]

103 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information  General Tips for Maintenance 1 Check the capacity of your hard disk drive from time to time. If the hard disk drive gets too full, Windows ® w i l l s l o w d o w n a n d m i g h t produce errors. Note: You can check the capacity of ea ch hard disk drive as follows. 1. Click Start and select C[...]

Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information 104  At least once a week, make a point to ba ck up your data. If critical data is present, it is a good idea to pe rform a daily backup. Lenovo has many backup options available for your computer. CD-RW drives and CD- RW/DVD drives are available fo r most computers and are easily installed.  Use[...]

105 Chapter 6. Safety , Use , and Care Information  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 are prompted to do so.  If required, you can find your country's Customer Support Center at the following Web address: http:/ /con[...]

106 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited W arranty This Lenovo Limited Warranty applies only to Lenovo hardware products you purchased for your own use and not for resale. This warranty may sometimes be referred to as the “Sta tement of Limited Warranty” (SOLW) in other documents from Lenovo.  What This W arranty Cover s Lenovo warrants that each har[...]

107 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited W arranty  How to Obtain W arranty Ser vice If the product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, you may obtain warranty service by contacting Lenovo or an approved service provider. Each of them is refe rred to as a “Service Provider.” A list of Service Providers and their te lephone numb[...]

Appendix A. Lenov o Limited W arranty 108 Provider will arrange for service under the type of warranty service designated for the product under the section titled “Warranty Information.” If your Service Provider determines that it is unable to repair your product, your Service Provider will replace it wi th one that is at least functionally equ[...]

109 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited W arranty  Y our Additional Responsibilities Where applicable, before servic e is provided, you agree to: 1. follow the service request proced ures that your Service Provider specifies; 2. backup or secure all programs an d data contained in the product; 3. provide your Service Provider with all system keys or pas[...]

Appendix A. Lenov o Limited W arranty 110  What This W arranty Does not Cover This warranty does not cover the following:  uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product;  loss of, or damage to, your data;  any software programs, whether provided with the product or installed subsequently;  failure or damage resulting from misuse[...]

111 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited W arranty product. You should remove and/or ba ckup all such information from the product prior to its service or return. Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on Lenovo’s part or other liability, you may be entitled to recover damages from Lenovo. In each such instance, regardless of the basis on whi[...]

Appendix A. Lenov o Limited W arranty 112  Dispute Resolution If you acquired the product in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam or Sri Lanka, disputes arising out of or in connection with this warranty shall be finally settled by arbitration held in Singapore and this warranty shall be governed, construed and enforced in accordance with t[...]

113 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited W arranty  European Economic Area (EEA) Customers in the EEA may contact Lenovo at the following address: Lenovo Warranty & Service Quality De pt., PO Box 19547, Inverkip Road, Greenock, Scotland PA16 9WX. Servic e under this warranty for Lenovo hardware products purchased in EEA countries may be obtained in a[...]

Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty 114 W arranty Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If required, your Service Provider w ill provide repair or exchange service depending on the type of warranty serv ice specified for your product and the available ser[...]

115 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited W arranty A warranty period of 3 years on pa rts and 1 year on labor means that Lenovo provides warranty se rvice without charge for: a. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period (or a longer period as required by law); and b. parts only, on an exchange basis, in the second and third years of the w[...]

Appendix A. Lenov o Limited W arranty 116 2 On-site Service Under On-site Service, your Service Prov ider will either repair or exchange the product at your location. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and re assembly of the Lenovo product. For some products, certain repairs may require your Service Provid er to send the [...]

117 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty Lenov o W arranty Service T elephone Numbers - - - - - - - - W arranty Service T elephone Numbers The phone numbers provided below are correct as of th e time of printing and are subject to change wi thout notice. For the latest warr anty service contact telephone numbe r in a country please contact Leno vo,[...]

Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty 118  Australia 1300 557 073  New Zealand 0800 446 833  Russia Toll free 8-800-700-788 8 Alternate No. +7-(495) 662- 7888  Ukraine +38 044 458-38-70  the Republic o f Kazakhstan +7 (727) 29 71150 +7 (727) 2 971160  Turkey 0811-28 8-0012-6275 Additionally, you can find support information, and up[...]

119 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CR Us) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are computer parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the cust omer. There are two types of CRUs: internal and external . External CRUs are easy to install, whereas internal CRUs require some technical skills an d in some cases might require tools such as a screwd[...]

120 Appendix C. Specifications Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Size  Width: approximate 394 mm  Depth: approximate 285 mm  Height: approximate 34.9 to 39.9 m m En vironment  Temperature – Ope[...]

121 Appendix C. Specifications P ower source (A C adapter)  Input rating of the AC adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz  90 W (with integrated graphics card)/135 W (with discrete graphics card) Note: For models with discrete graphics card, the supplied 135W AC adapter with the unit is recommended. Otherwise, it will cause AC adapter overheat or[...]

122 Appendix D . Notices Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo may not offer the products, serv ices, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult yo ur local Lenovo[...]

123 Appendix D. Notices This information could include techni cal inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. Lenovo may make improvements and/or chan ges in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at [...]

Appendix D. Notices 124 extrapolation. Actual results may va ry. Users of this document should verify the applicable data fo r their specific environment. The software interface and hardware configuration described in all the manuals included with your comp uter may not match the actual configuration of the computer you purchased.  Export classi[...]

125 Appendix D. Notices Wireless related information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Complementary Code Keying (CCK)[...]

Appendix D. Notices 126  Synchronization  Audio Gateway  Headset  Printer  Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse)  Basic Image  Handsfree  AV  Usage En vironment and Y our Health Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy like other radio devices. However, [...]

127 Appendix D. Notices  Using the integrated wireless cards on board of airplanes, or in hospitals  In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization (e.g., airpor[...]

Appendix D. Notices 128 TV tuner information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Products with tele vision tuner options installed The notice below applies to products containing television (TV) tuner devices that connect to external an tennas or to cable/CATV[...]

129 Appendix D. Notices  Example of antenna grounding Ground clamp Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) Antenna lead-in wire Ground clamps Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Electronic service equipment Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)               Lenovo [...]

Appendix D. Notices 130 The following notice applies to all countries and regions: Danger:  Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable syst em is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.  Lightning For added prote[...]

131 Appendix D. Notices Electronic Emissions Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following information refers to Lenovo IdeaPad Y730, machine type 20010, 4053.  Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limit[...]

Appendix D. Notices 132 recommended cables or connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Un authorized changes or modifications could void the user’s author ity to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) th is device may not[...]

133 Appendix D. Notices  German Class B Compliance Statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU -Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schu tzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG (früher 89/336/EW G) zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektrom agnet[...]

Appendix D. Notices 134 Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln, EMVG vom 20. Juli 2007 (früher Gesetz über die el ektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten), bzw. der EMV EG Richtlin ie 2004/108/EC (früher 89/336/EWG), für Geräte der Klasse B. Dieses Gerät ist b[...]

135 Appendix D. Notices  European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromag netic compatibil[...]

Appendix D. Notices 136  Japanese VCCI Class B Statement  Japan Compliance Statement for P ower line Harmonics A statement of compliance to the IE C 61000-3-2 harmonics standard is required for all products connecting to the power mains and rated less than 20A per phase.  K orea Class B Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 136 Friday, [...]

137 Appendix D. Notices WEEE and Recyc ling Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  General Recyc ling Statement Lenovo encourages owners of inform ation technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and serv ices[...]

Appendix D. Notices 138 EU WEEE Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway. Appliances are labeled in accordance with Europe an [...]

139 Appendix D. Notices Japan Recyc ling Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Collecting and Recyc ling a Disused Lenov o Computer or Monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company, you must do s[...]

Appendix D. Notices 140  Disposing of a Lenov o Computer Components Some Leno vo computer pro ducts sold in Jap an may have co mponents that contain heavy metals or other envi ronmental sensitive substances. To properly dispose of disused components , such as a printed circuit board or drive, use the methods described above for col lecting and r[...]

141 Appendix D. Notices Notice for User s in the U .S.A. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - California Perchlorate Information: Products containing CR (manganese di oxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material — sp ecial handling may apply. See http://w[...]

Appendix D. Notices 142  Using the preinstalled recovery progra m, bring the hard disk back to factory-ship state. These operations, however, only change the file allocation of the data; they do not delete the data itse lf. In other words, the data retrieval processing is disabled under an operating system su ch as Windows. The data is still the[...]

143 Appendix D. Notices T rademarks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo, lenovo logo, IdeaPad, Ve riFace, OneKey Rescue (OneKey Recovery, OneKey AntiVirus), APS, Power Express, Energy Management and ReadyC[...]

144 Index A AC adapter Jack ................. ...................... ........ 3 Using ..................... ................... .. 40 B BASS switch ...... ......................... ........... 8 Battery Charging .. ................... ............... 43 Bluetooth Connecting ................. ............... 56 Interoperability ............. .......[...]

145 Index Help Customer Support Center ........ 70 Help and Service ........ ............... 69 on the Web ....................... ......... 70 Hibernation Mode Problems .......... ... 62 I IEEE 1394 conne ctor ...................... 4 , 47 Internet ................ ...................... ......... 26 K Keyboard Cleaning .............. ............[...]

Index 146 P Password Problems ........ ................... ......... 61 Using ..................... ................... .. 31 PCI Express card (new card ) slot ........ ...................... ..................... 4 , 48 Power button .... ...................... .............. 2 Problems Battery ............ ................... ......... 66 Computer[...]

147 Index V VeriFace ............ ...................... ............ 30 VGA port .......... ........................ 4 , 50 , 52 Volume button .................... ............... 16 W Warranty Information .... ................. 106 Web Help ............... ................... ......... 70 Wireless LAN Antennas ............. ......................[...]