Lenovo Y560P manual

New W orld. New Thinking. TM www .lenovo.com ©Lenovo China 2010 P/N: 147003700 Printed in China Y460p/Y560p User Guide V1.0 cover_1-4 Lenovo IdeaPad Y460p/Y560p User Guide User Guide V1.0 V1.0[...]

First Edition (September 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. Y460p/Y560p User Guide V1.0 cover_2-3 If your product is not working correctly, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE. For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support special- ist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO (1-877-453-6686). Additionally, you can find support information an[...]

Respective Users Dear user , Thank you for purchasing your new Lenovo notebook computer! Before using this product, ma ke sure to read this user guide carefull y . W e are pleased tha t you hav e chosen L enovo fo r your mob ile comp uting needs. T o help you ma ster the usage of your new computer quickly , we have prepar ed this user guide. In thi[...]

Explanation of hard disk cap acity Dear user , While using your computer, you may fi nd that the nomin al hard disk capacity indicat ed is somewhat different from the disk capacity displayed by th e operating system. For examp le, a nominal 40GB ha rd disk will appe ar as less than 40GB in the oper ating system. This discrepancy is not an error in [...]

In addition, if a portion of the har d disk space has been used for some specific purpose, then th e capacity indicated by the operating system will be even less than X × 0.931 G. II. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes Lenovo computer s may come with prein stalled OneKey Rescue System, so the hard disk has a sp ecial po[...]

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i Important safety informatio n...... iii Important safety information ....iii Chapter 1. Getting to k now your computer ....................................... 1 Top view ................ ................ ........ 1 Left-side view ............................. .. 4 Right-side view ..... ................... ..... 5 Front view ................ .....[...]

ii Content s Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty ............................ .......... 83 Warranty informa tion ........ ....... 93 Appendix D. Custome r replaceable units (CRUs) ...................... .......... 97 Appendix E. Notices ................... 99 Notices ............ ................ ............. 99 ENERGY STAR model information ....[...]

iii I m p o r t a n t safety information Import ant safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This information can help you saf ely use your notebook personal computer . Follow and r etain all information included with your computer . The information in this document do es not alter the ter[...]

iv Important safety information Unpack Inspect the covers of the computer and the AC adapter , especially parts with the following labels attached for an y crack or damage. Danger: • Hazardous voltage, curr ent, and ener g y levels are pr esent inside any component that has this label attached. [...]

Important safety information v Working place Do NOT use the computer in humid places such as a bathr oom. Keep the computer and other parts away fro m liquids. Danger: • An electric shock may be caused by spilled liquid. Do NOT use the computer during a lightn ing storm. Attention: • Lig htning sto rm may damage the compute r and result in a n [...]

vi Important safety information On using Use ONL Y the power cord, power ad apt er and batter y pack shipped with the computer and never use th em with another product. Be sure the power outlet is suit able for th e plug and provides th e correct volta ge and current for the pr oduct you are ins talling. Danger: • An unsuitable power supply may d[...]

Important safety information vii Do NOT wrap the power cor d around the power adapte r or other objects. Do NOT squeeze or pinch the cord , or place heavy objects on it. Attention: • Stressing the cord may cause t h e cord to fray , crack or crimp which may pres ent a safety hazar d. A void keeping your hands, y ou r la p , o r a ny ot he r p ar [...]

viii Important safety information Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt t o service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the customer support ce nter or your docu mentation. Attention: • Do NO T take risks or attempt to di agnose the situat ion yourself. Contact the cus tomer support center for further guidance. For a list of servic e a[...]

1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer T op view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  IdeaPad Y460p Y460p 3 10 11[...]

2 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer  IdeaPad Y560p Note: The illustrations in thi s manual may differ fr om the actual product. Please re fer to the actual product. Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 135 degr ee. When closing the display panel, be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display pane[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 3 Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. Built-in microphone The built-in micr ophone (with echo cancellation and noise reduction) can be used fo r video conferencing , voice narration, or simple audio r e cordings. Wireless module antennas The built-in antennas ensure optimal r eception [...]

4 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer Lef t-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 louve rs [...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 5 Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  IdeaPad Y460p  IdeaPad Y560p 1 2 4 7 6 1 3 4 7 5 2 6[...]

6 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer USB port Connects to USB devices . Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bu s (USB) de vice” on page 32. eSA T A/USB combo port Connects to eSA T A or USB devices. Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bu s (USB) de vice” on page 32. ExpressCard Slot (Y560p) Connect[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 7 Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Media card slot Insert media cards (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Using media cards (not supplied)” on [...]

8 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  IdeaPad Y460p 1 3 2 4 4 6 5[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer 9  IdeaPad Y560p 4 4 6 5 1 3 2[...]

10 Chapter 1. Getting to know yo ur computer Battery latch- spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Battery pack For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 14. Battery latch- manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Mini PCI ExpressCard slot co[...]

11 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals befor e using your computer .  Connect to the power The supplied b[...]

12 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  T u rn on the computer Press the power button t o turn on the computer .  Configure th e operating sy stem Y ou may need to configure the operatin g system when it is first used. The configuration proces s may include the pro cedures below . • Accepting the end user license agreement • Configuring the I[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 13 T o put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following. • Click and select Sleep fr om the Start menu. •P r e s s Fn + F1 . T o wake the computer , do one of the following. • Press th e power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. • If you do not us e the computer for a lo ng time, the computer [...]

14 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Checkin g battery st atus Y ou can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by using Wi n d o w s Power Options .  Charging the battery When you find that the battery power i[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15  Removing the battery p ack 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 th e battery pack from the co mputer . Before removing the battery pack, make sure the compu ter has been shu t down. Notes: • Y ou a re a[...]

16 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  Handling the battery If the rech argeable battery pack is replaced with an incorr ect type, there may be danger of an explosion. The batter y pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. T o avoid possible injury and detrimen t to the environment, pay attention to the followin g points. Notes: • Repla[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17 Using the touchp ad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - T ouchpad T o move the cursor on the screen, slide yo ur fingertip over the pad in the dire ction to which you want the cursor to move. Left click button The [...]

18 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  Gestures The touch pad r ecognizes certain gestur es, and allows for easy execution of actions such as zoom in/out , or scroll up/down, etc. Pinch zoom • Place two fingers down on the T ouchPad surface. • Slide the fingers further apart to zoom in or slide the fingers closer together to zoom out. For the b[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 Three-Fi nger Flick • Place three fin gers, slightly separa t ed, down on the T ouchPad surface. • Flick your fingers in a linear , continuous motion in the desir ed direction, moving from one side of t he T ouchPad to the opposite side. • Horizontal finger motion, sliding your fingers to the right or left wi[...]

20 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our comput er has a numeric keypad an d function keys incorporated in its standard keyboar d .  Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys th at, when enabled,[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 21  Function key combination s Through the us e of the function keys, you can change operational featur es instantly . T o use this f unction, press and hold Fn , then press one of th e function keys .   2 1 2[...]

22 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics The following describes the fe atures of each function key . Fn + Esc: T urn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F2: T urn on/off the backlight for the LCD screen. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected display de vices. Fn + F4: Open the interface fo r display resol ution settings. Fn + F5: O[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 23 Sp ecial keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer has several special keys and buttons.  IdeaPad Y460p 1 3 2 Y460p[...]

24 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  IdeaPad Y560p OneKey Rescue System button • When the computer is powered-of f, press this button to enter th e OneKey Rescue System if Lenovo OneKey Rescue System has been preinstal led. • In W indows operating system, pres s this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery . Note: For details, see “OneKey Re[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 25 Lenovo Slid eNav bar Lenovo SlideNav is a piece of cool software. Y ou can laun ch an item quickly , change wallpaper , zip or unzip the screen , and even switch between workspaces (on ly available in tr ial version ), just by simply sliding your fing er on Len ovo Slide Nav bar . Launching a n Item: Slide your fin[...]

26 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Cap Sensor bu ttons Energy management button: Quick launch Lenovo EM utili ty for power management. OneKey Theater II button: Press to swi tch Lenovo OneKey Theater II application fo r best user scenario. It incl udes Normal Mode, Movie Mode and Intelligent Mode. V olume Up button: Quick increa se volume level. V [...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 27 System st atus indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 9 Y560p Hard disk drive indicator Bluetoo th indica tor Wireless communication indicator Num lock indicato[...]

28 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides infor mation about how to help protect your computer from th eft and unauthorized use.  Att aching a security lock (not supplied ) Y ou can attach a se[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 29  Using V eriFace™ V eriFace is a face recognition software which takes a digita l snapshot, extracts key features of your face, and creates a digital map that b ecomes the system’s “passwor d”. For more ins tructions on V eriFace, see the hel p file on your software.  Using passwords Using passwor ds [...]

30 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer has a wide ra nge of built-in featur es and connection capabilities.  Using media cards (not supplied) Y our computer supports the following types of media cards: • Secure Digital (SD) [...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 31 Inserting a media card 1 Gently pull the dummy card out of the media car d slot. 2 Push the card directly into the medi a card slot until it reaches the end. Removing a medi a card 1 Gently pull the media c ard out of th e media car d slot. 2 Insert the dumm y card to the media card slot. Note: The dummy card is us[...]

32 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  Connecting a universal serial bus (USB ) device Y our computer comes with 3 USB ports and an eSA T A/USB port compatible with USB devices.  Connecting a Bluetooth device ( s pecific models only) If your computer has an inte grated Bluetooth adapter car d, it can connec t to and transfer data wir elessly to [...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 33 Using Switchable Graphics (specific mode ls only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Some IdeaPad models suppo rt Switchable Graphics. After you togg[...]

34 Chapter 3. Using the Internet As a global network, the Internet con nects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information sear ching, electr onic commerce, W eb br owsing and entertainment. Y ou can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: W ire d connection : uses physical wiring to connect. W ireless n[...]

Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 35  Hardware connection: Cable DSL  Software configurati on Consult your Internet Service Pr ovider (ISP) for details on how to con figure your com puter . Note: The above diag rams are for r eference only . Actual connection method may vary . Y560p Y560p TV cable Splitter * Cable modem * * Not supplied. T eleph[...]

36 Chapter 3. Using the Intern et Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - W ireless connecti on provides mobil e access to the Internet, al lowing you to stay online anywher e the wirel ess signal covers. Divided by the signal scales,[...]

Chapter 3. Using the Intern et 37  Using Wi-Fi/W iMax (specific models only) Enabling wireless connection T o enable wirel ess communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wir eless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Sof tware configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and se[...]

38 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System 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 s ystem partition (C drive) f or easy restor e when requir ed. Y[...]

Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System 39  Using Lenovo On eKey Recovery (Within Windows op erating system) In W indows operating system, double click the OneKey Recovery System Icon on the desktop to launch Lenovo OneKey Re covery . W ithin the pr ogram, you can back up the system parti tion on the har d disk drive, other st orage devices, or by creat[...]

40 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System  Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue System (Without Wind ows operating system) In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded, follow the steps below to access OneKe y Rescue System. • Shut down your computer . • Press the key to launch OneKey Rescue System. W ithin the pr ogram, you can choose to r estore[...]

41 Chapter 5. T roubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists fr equently asked questions and tell where you can find detailed answers. For details about each publication included in the package with your computer , see Len ovo IdeaPad Y[...]

42 Chapter 5. T ro ubleshooting Where are the r ecovery discs? Y our computer did not come wit h a reco very disc. For an explanation of the alternative recover y methods offer ed by Lenovo, see “Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System” on page 38. How can I contact the cu stomer support center? See “Appendix A. Getting help and se rvice” on page 6[...]

Chapter 5. T rou bleshooting 43 What can I do i f the backu p process fa ils? If you can start the backup featur e without a problem, but it fails dur ing the backup pr ocess, please try the following steps: 1 Close other applications, then r estart the backup process. 2 Check if the destinati on media is da maged, try to select another path and th[...]

44 Chapter 5. T ro ubleshooting T r oubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your pr oblem here, see Chapte r 2. The following s ection only describes pr oblems that might negate the need to r efer to the m[...]

Chapter 5. T rou bleshooting 45 My screen goes bla nk while the computer is on. • Y our scr een saver or power management may be enabled. Do one of the following to exit fr om the screen saver or to resume fr om sleep or hibernation mode: - T ouch the touchpad. - Press any key on the keyboard. - Press the power button. -P r e s s Fn + F2 to confi[...]

46 Chapter 5. T ro ubleshooting The system cannot be s witched from highper form- ance GPU to po wer-saving GPU. • If you are outputting the scre en to an external display through an HDMI cable, you might not be able to switch to power- saving GPU. Change the display device back to the LCD display of your notebook before you swit ch to powe r-sav[...]

Chapter 5. T rou bleshooting 47 Keyboard problems A number appears when you ent er a letter . • The numeric lock function is on. T o disable it, press Fn+F8 . Sleep or hibernation problems The comput er enters slee p mode une xpectedly . • If the processor over heats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool an[...]

48 Chapter 5. T ro ubleshooting The computer does not return from sleep mode and does not w ork. • If the computer does not return from sleep mode, it may have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted. Check the po wer indicator . • If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer , then pre[...]

Chapter 5. T rou bleshooting 49 Comput er scree n probl ems The screen is b lank. • 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 sc reen brighter . - If the power indicator is blinking, press the power button to resume from the sleep mode. - If the prob[...]

50 Chapter 5. T ro ubleshooting Battery problems Y our compute r shuts down before the batte ry status indicator shows emp t y . -or- Y our compute r operates after the batte ry status indicator shows emp t y . • Discharge and rechar ge the battery . The ope rating ti me for a fully charged batte ry is shor t. • For details, see “Handling the[...]

Chapter 5. T rou bleshooting 51 OneKey Rescue System problems Backup canno t be made. • Y o u are not curr ently using a W indows operating system. • There is not eno ugh space to store the ba cked up data. Y ou will need to free mor e hard disk space on your system partition (C drive). F ail to restore system par tition to f actor y default. ?[...]

52 Chapter 5. T ro ubleshooting The connected e xter nal device doe s not work. • Do not connect or disconnect any external dev ice cables other than Plug and Play (PnP) device while the computer power is on; otherwise, you might damage your computer . • When using a high power consumpti on external devices such as an external USB optical disk [...]

53 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  T o replace the ba ttery 1 T urn off the computer , or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables fr om the computer . 2 Close the compute[...]

54 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 3 Unlock the battery latches in the unlocked position , r emove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow . 4 Install a fully charged battery . 5 T urn the computer over again. Conn ect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again.   1 2 1[...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 55 Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y ou can increase the amount of memory in your co mputer by installing a double data rate (DDR3) sm all outline dual inline memory module (SO- DIMM)-availa[...]

56 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 5 Remove the CPU/Memory compa rtment cover. a. Remove the screws that secure the comp artment cover . b. Remove th e compartment cov er .   1 1 1 1 2[...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 57 6 If two SO-DIMMs are al ready installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room f or the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the sock et at the same time. Be sure to save the old SO-DIMM for futu re use. 7 Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socke t. Press the DI[...]

58 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices T o make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed corre c tly , do as follows: 1 T urn the computer on. 2 Hold F2 during sta rtup. The BIOS Setup Utilit y screen opens . The T otal Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your com puter . Note: If only one DIMM is used on the computer you ar [...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 59 Replacing the hard disk drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y ou can increase the storage capacity of your computer by r eplacing the hard disk drive with one of gre a ter capacity . Y ou can purchase a new hard disk drive from your r eseller or Lenovo mar[...]

60 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices T o replace the hard dis k drive, do the following: 1 T urn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and al l cables from the computer . 2 Close the computer display , and then turn the computer over . 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Hard disk drive compartm ent cover . a. Remove the scr[...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 61 5 Remove the frame fixing scr ew . 6 Pull the tab in the dir ection shown by arr ow . 7 T ake out the hard disk drive secured in a metal fr ame . 8 Remove the screws an d detach the metal frame fr om the hard disk drive. 3 4 5[...]

62 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 9 Attach the metal frame to a n ew hard disk drive; then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive ge ntly into th e hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwar ds and the connectors fa cing each other; th en push it firmly into space. A Reinstall the frame fixing scr ew . B Reinstall the compartm[...]

Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 63 The following table pr ovides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer , and informs you of where to find replacem ent instructions . Setup P oster User Guide AC adapter O P ower cord for AC adapter O Battery O O Bottom access doo rs O Memory O Hard disk dr ive O[...]

64 Appendix A. Getti ng help and service If you need help, service, tech nical assistance, or just want more informatio n about Le novo comput ers, you will find a wide vari ety of sources available from Lenovo to as sist you. Thi s section con tains information about wher e to go for additional information about Lenovo computers, what to do if you[...]

Appendix A. Getting help and service 65 Getting help on the W eb - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Lenovo W eb site on the W orld W i de W eb has up-to-date information about Lenovo compu ters and support. The addr ess for the Lenovo home page is http://consumer[...]

66 Appendix A. Gett ing help and service • Eng ineering change managem ent - Occasionally , ther e might be changes that are r equired after a product h a s been sold. Lenovo or your r eseller , if authorized by Lenovo, will make s elected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply to your hardwar e. The following items ar e not covered: • [...]

Appendix A. Getting help and service 67 If possible, be near your computer when you make your call in case the technical assistance repr esentative needs to help you resolve a computer problem. Ple ase ensure that you have downloaded th e most current driver s and system updates, and recor ded information befor e you call. When calling for technica[...]

68 Appendix A. Gett ing help and service Getting help around the world - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 W arranty Service, which automatical[...]

69 Appendix B. Use and care in formation Caring for your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Though yo ur computer is desig ned to fun ction reliably in norma l work environments, you need to use common sen se in handling it. By following these important tips, you [...]

70 Appendix B. Use and c are information computer , or through connecto rs on I/O devices connected to it. Even though this kind of electr ostatic dischar ge (ESD) is the opposite of a discharge fr om your body or clothing to the computer , it poses the same risk of a computer malfunction . Y our computer is designed an d manufa ctur ed to minimize[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 71 - Always handle components car efully . Handle adapters, memory modules, and oth er circui t boar ds by the edges. Never touch exposed circ uitry . - Prevent othe rs from touching compone nts. - When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the st atic- protective package containing th e part to a[...]

72 Appendix B. Use and c are information  Carry your computer prop erly • Before moving your computer , be sure to remove any media, turn of f attached devices, and disc onnect cor ds and cables. • Be sure your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode, or turned of f, before moving it. This will pr event damage to the hard dis k drive and da[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 73  Handle storage media and driv es properly • If your computer com es with an optical drive, do not tou ch the surface of a disc or the lens on the tray . • W ait until you hear the CD or DVD click into the center pivot of an optical drive b efore closin g the tray . • When installing your hard disk,[...]

74 Appendix B. Use and c are information  Data safety • Do not delete unknown files or change the na me of files or director ies that were no t created by you; otherw ise, your computer software might fail to work. • Be aware that accessing network r esource s can leave your computer vulnerable to computer viruses, hack ers, spywar e, and ot[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 75 • Register your Lenovo products with Lenovo (r efer to the W eb page: http://c onsumers upport.len ovo.com ). This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible tech nical information and upgrades. • On[...]

76 Appendix B. Use and c are information Accessibility and comfort - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Ergonomic in formation W orking in the virtual office may mean adapting to freq uent changes in your envir onment. Following some simple ru les will make things easier[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 77  What if you are traveling? It may not be possible to obse rve the best ergonomic practice s when you are using your co mputer while on the move or in a casual setting. Regardle ss of the setting, try to observe as many of the tips as possible. Sitting properl y and using adequate lighting, for example, w[...]

78 Appendix B. Use and c are information Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - An important part of owning your computer is mai ntenance. W ith proper care, you can avoid common problems. The following section s pr[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 79 • Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. • Profile your machine at http ://con sumersuppo rt.lenovo.com to keep up to date with curr ent drivers and revisions. • Keep up to date on device d rivers on other non-Lenovo h ardwar e. Y ou might want to rea d the device driver information r elease notes[...]

80 Appendix B. Use and c are information  Cleaning the cover of your compu ter Occasionally cl ean your computer as follows: 1 Prepar e a mixture of a gentle kitchen-use detergent (one that does not contain abrasive powder or str ong chemicals such as acid or alkaline). Use 5 parts water to 1 part d etergen t. 2 Absorb the diluted deter gent int[...]

Appendix B. Use and care inform ation 81  Cleaning your computer keyb oard 1 Absorb some isopr opyl rubbing alcohol on a soft, dust-fr ee cloth. 2 W ipe each keytop surface with the cl oth. W ipe the keys one by one; if you wipe several keys at a time, th e cloth may hook onto an adjacent key and possibly damage it. Ma ke sure that no liquid dri[...]

82 Appendix B. Use and c are information  Cleaning your co mputer display 1 Gently wipe the display with a dry , soft lint-fr ee cloth. If you see a scratchlike mark on your display , it might be a stain transferred fr om the keyboard when th e cover was pressed fr om the outside. 2 W ipe or dust the stain gently with a soft, dry cloth. 3 If the[...]

83 Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty L505-0010- 01 04/2008 This Lenovo Lim ited W arranty applies only to L enovo branded hardwa re products you purchased for your own use and not for resale. This Lenovo Limited W arranty is available in other languages at www .lenovo.co m/warranty .  What this warr anty covers Lenovo warrants that each hardwa[...]

84 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty PERIOD. SOME ST A TES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMIT A TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED W ARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TION ON DURA TION MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU.  How to obt ain warranty service If the product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, you may obtain warranty servic [...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 85 Some problem s can be resolved with a r eplacement part that you can install yourself called a “Custo mer Replaceable Unit” or “CRU.” If so, your Service Provider will s hip the CRU to you for you to install. If your proble m cannot be resol ved ov er the telephone or rem otely , through your applicat[...]

86 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty  Replacement of a product or part When the warranty service involves th e r e placement of a product or part, the replaced pr oduct or part be comes Lenovo’s property and the replacemen t product or part becomes your pr operty . Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts ar e eligible for replacement. The [...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 87  Y our additional responsibilities Where applicable, before service is pr ovided, you agree to: 1 follow the service request pr ocedur es that your Service Pr ovider specifies; 2 backup or secure all programs and data contained in the product; 3 provide your Service Pr ovider with all system keys or passwo[...]

88 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty  What this warr anty does not cover This warranty does not cove r the following: • uninterrupted or error -fr ee operation of a product; • loss of, or damage to, your da ta; • any software programs, whether prov ided with the product or installed subsequently; • failure or damage r esulting from mi[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 89  Limit ation of liability Le n o v o i s re s p on s i b l e f or l o s s o r da m a g e t o yo u r p ro d u c t on l y w h il e i t i s : 1 ) i n your Service Provider ’s possession; or 2) in transit in those cases where the Service Provi der is responsi ble for the transportation. Neither Lenovo nor yo[...]

90 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES SHALL LENOVO, ITS SUPP LIERS, RESELLERS, OR SER VICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING EVEN IF INF ORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY : 1) THIRD P AR TY CLAIMS AGAI NST YOU FOR DAMAGES; 2) LOSS OR DAMAGE TO YO UR DA T A; OR 3) SPE CIAL, INCI DENT AL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTI AL DAMAG[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 91 arbitration p roceedings, i ncluding all documents pr esent ed in such proceedings, shall be conducted in the English language, and the English language version of this warranty prevai ls over any other language version in such proceedings .  Other rights THIS W ARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LE GAL RIGHTS AN [...]

92 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty  Lenovo T urkey address LENOVO TECHNOLOGY B.V . TURKIYE IST ANBUL SUBESI Beybi Giz Plaza, Der eboyu cad., Meydan Sok., No:28, Kat:10, Dai re 35 Maslak Posta Kodu: 34398 T el : 3658900-99 Fax: 2902750[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 93 W arranty information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Product or machine type Country or region of purchase Wa r r a n t y period Ty p e o f warranty service notebook: 20076, 4395 20077, 4397 Korea, T aiwan parts and labor[...]

94 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty If req uire d, your Service Pr ovider will prov ide rep air or exchan ge service depending on the type of warranty service specified for yo ur product and the available service. Scheduling of servi ce will depend upon the time of your call, parts availability , and other factors.  T ypes o f warranty servi[...]

Appendix C. Lenovo lim ited warranty 95 2 On-site Service Under On-Site Service, your Service Pr ovider will either repai r or exchange the product a t your location. Y ou must provide a suitable working ar ea to allow disassembly and r eassembly of the Lenovo pro duct. For some products, certain repairs may requir e your Service Provider to send t[...]

96 Appendix C. Lenovo limi ted warranty product as it sees fit. For Mail-in Serv ice, the pr oduct will be returned to you at Lenovo' s expense, un less your Service Provider specifies otherwis e. 5 Product Exchange Service Under Pr oduct Exchange Service, Leno vo will ship a replacem ent product to your location. Y ou are responsible for its [...]

97 Appendix D. Customer re placeable units (CRUs) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ar e computer parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the cust omer . There ar e two types of CRUs: internal and external . External CRUs are easy to install, wher eas internal CRUs requir e some technical skills and in some cases might requir e tools such as a sc[...]

98 Appendix D. Custo mer replaceable units (CRUs) Y our computer contains the following types of internal CRUs: • Internal CRUs (located behind an access panel) : These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer th at ar e concealed by an access panel that is typically secur ed by either one or two screws. Once the access panel is removed, only [...]

99 Appendix E. Notices Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consul t your local Lenovo r[...]

100 Appendix E. Notices express or implied warranties in certai n transactions, ther efore, th is statement may not apply to you. This information could include techni cal inaccuracies or typographica l errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new ed itions of th e publication. Lenovo ma[...]

Appendix E. Notices 101 made on development-level systems an d ther e is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, som e measurements may have bee n estimated through extrapola tion. Act ual results ma y vary . Use rs of thi s document should verify the applicable data for their specific env[...]

102 Appendix E. Notices ENERGY ST AR model information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ENERGY ST AR ® is a joint program of the U. S. Env ironmental Pr otection Agency a nd the U.S. Departmen t of Ener gy aimed at saving money an d protecting the environment through ener gy efficient pr oducts and practices. Lenovo ® is pr[...]

Appendix E. Notices 103 Lenovo enco urages you t o make ef ficient use of ener gy an integral pa rt of your day- to-day op erations. T o help in this e ndeavor , Lenovo has pres et the following power-management features to take ef fect when your compu ter has been inactive for a specified duration: T o awaken your com puter fr om a Sleep mode , pr[...]

104 Appendix E. Notices Wireless related information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Wirel ess intero perability W ireless LAN PCI Expr ess Mini Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LA N product that is based on Dir ect Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS SS), Complementary Co de Ke[...]

Appendix E. Notices 105 • Generic Object Exchange • Generic Object Push • File T ransfer •S y n c h r o n i z a t i o n •A u d i o G a t e w a y •H e a d s e t •P r i n t e r • Human Interf ace Devices (K eyboard/Mouse) • Basic Im age •H a n d s f r e e •A V  Usage environmen t and your health W ireless LAN PCI Expr ess Min[...]

106 Appendix E. Notices result fr om deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review an d interpret the extens ive resear ch literature. In some situati on or environment, the use of wir eless LAN PCI Express Mini Car d or Bluetooth Daug hter Card may be r estricted by the proprietor of the building or respons ible repr [...]

Appendix E. Notices 107 3 Use of mobile devices on bo ard air craft is explicitly prohibited by many airlines compan ies, especially during take-o ff and landing. The built-in Mobile Br oadband module on your computer is a low-power radio transceiver . When it is turned on, it intermittently receives and transmits radio fr equency (RF) energy which[...]

108 Appendix E. Notices TV tuner information (Y560p only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Products with televis ion tuner options installed The notice below applies to pr oducts containing television (TV) tuner devices that connect to external ante nnas or to cable/CA TV systems , or both, and that ar e[...]

Appendix E. Notices 109  Example of an tenna groundin g Ground clamp Antenna lead-in wire Antenna dischar ge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Groundin g conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Power service grounding electr ode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) Ground clamps Electronic service equipment       [...]

110 Appendix E. Notices The following n otice applies to all coun tries and r egions:  Risk of Hazard Connecting Class l Equipment to Cable Distribution Netwo rks For Class l equipment in Norway , intended to be connected to cable distribution systems, the screen of a co axial cable is r equired to be galvanic isolated fro m the protective earth[...]

Appendix E. Notices 111 Electronic emissions notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following information refers to Lenovo IdeaPad Y460p/Y560p , machine ty pe 20076, 4395, 20077, 4397 .  Federal Communications Com mission (FCC) St ateme nt This equipment has been te sted and fo[...]

112 Appendix E. Notices available fro m Lenovo authorized dealers. Lenovo is not res ponsible for any radio or televisio n interference caused by using other than recommended cable s or connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauth orized changes or mo difications could void the user ’s authority to operate the [...]

Appendix E. Notices 113  A vis de conformi té à la régleme nt ation d’Industrie Can ada Cet appar eil numérique de la classe B e st conforme à la norme NMB-003 d u Canada.  German Class B C ompliance Statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Kl asse B EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetis chen V erträglichkeit Diese[...]

114 Appendix E. Notices Deutschland: Einhaltung de s Gesetzes über die elektromag netische V erträ glichkeit von Betriebsmittein Dieses Pr odukt entspricht dem “Gesetz über die elektromagnetische V erträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln ” EMVG (früher “Gesetz über die elektrom agnetische V erträglichkeit vo n Geräten”). Dies ist die Ums[...]

Appendix E. Notices 115  European Union Co mpliance St atement Class B Co mpliance European Union - Compliance to the Electrom agnetic Compa tibility Directive This product is in co nformity with the protection r equirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108 /EC on the approxim ation of th e laws of the Member States r elating to electroma gn eti[...]

116 Appendix E. Notices  Lenovo Produc t Service Informatio n  Jap anese VCCI Class B St a tement[...]

Appendix E. Notices 117  Jap an Compliance Statement for Power line Harmonics A statement of complianc e to the IEC 61000-3-2 harm onics standard is requir ed for all products connecting to the power mains and r a ted less than 20A per phase.  Korea Class B[...]

118 Appendix E. Notices WEEE and recycling st atements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  General recycling statement Lenovo enco urages ow ners of in form ation technology (IT) equipment to respons ibly recycle their equi pment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variet y of programs a nd[...]

Appendix E. Notices 119 EU WEEE s t a t e m e n ts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The W aste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies on ly to countries within the Eur opean Union (EU) and Norway . Appliances are labeled in accor d ance wit[...]

120 Appendix E. Notices J a p a n recycling st atement s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Collecting and Recycling a Disused Lenovo Computer or Monitor If you are a co mpany employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company , you must do so[...]

Appendix E. Notices 121  Disposing of a Leno vo Computer Component s Some Lenovo computer pr oducts sold in Japan may have components that contain hea vy metals or other e nvi ronmenta l sensitive substances. T o properly dispos e of disused components, such as a printed cir cuit board or drive, use the methods described above for collecting and[...]

122 Appendix E. Notices N o t i c e f o r users i n t h e U . S . A . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Californ ia Perchlor ate Info rmation: Prod ucts containing CR (mangan ese di oxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain p erchlorate. Perchlorate Materia l — special handling may [...]

Appendix E. Notices 123 • Format your har d disk, using the software for initializin g it. • Using the pr einstalled r ecovery program, bring the har d disk back to factory-ship state. These operations, however , only change the file allocation of the data; th ey do not delete the data itself. In other wor ds, the data retrieval proces sing is [...]

124 Appendix F . Features and Specifications Model Na me: IdeaPad Y460p Machine T ype: 20076/4395 IdeaPad Y560p 20077/4397 Note: The following specifications may contain tech nical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Lenovo reserves the right to improve and/or change specifications at any time without notice. Form Factor Y460p Y560p Size Appr . 3[...]

Appendix F . Featur es and Specifications 125 I/O Ports USB USB 2.0 port x 3 eSA T A /USB com bo port Communication RJ-45 port TV -in jack (specific mode ls only) (Y560p) Audio He adphone/Mic-In Jack Video CR T port/HDMI port ExpressCard slot 34mm ExpressCard slot x 1 (Y560p) Media card slot 6 in 1 slot x 1 (SD/SD-pro/MMC/MS/MS-pro/XD) Mini PCI Exp[...]

126 T r ademarks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following tems are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad Ve r i F a c e OneKey Microsoft a[...]

127 AC adapter Using ...................... ................ ... 14 Battery Charging .............. ................ ...... 14 Bluetooth Connecting .......................... ...... 32 Interoperability ......... .............. 104 Usage environment ... .............. 105 Camera ...................... ............... ...... 3 , 22 Card reader ......[...]

128 Index Lenovo Limi ted Warranty .... ............. 83 Mainte nance ......... ............. ................ 78 Microphon e Built-in ...... ............. ............... ...... 3 Notice Electronic emissions ............... 1 11 Numeric Keypad ........................ ....... 20 OneKey Rescue System button ......... 38 Password Problems ..........[...]

Index 129 Touchpad .............. ................ ............. 17 Trademarks ........................... ........... 126 Troubleshooting . ................ ............. ... 4 4 TV TV-in jack .. ............. ................ ..... 6 Using ..................... ................ ............. 33 VeriFace ................. ................ ........[...]

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