Lenovo IdeaPad Y470 User Manual
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- Page 1 IdeaPad Y470/ Y570 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
- Page 2 Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ...1 Top view ...1 Left-side view ... 4 Right-side view... 6 Front view ...7 Bottom view ... 8 Chapter 2. Learning the basics ...10 First use...10 Using AC adapter and battery ...12 Using the touchpad...13 Using the keyboard...14 Connecting external devices...17... -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y470 Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Y570 Integrated camera Built-in microphone Wireless module antennas Computer display JBL speakers Use the camera for video communication. The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio.
- Page 7 Power button OneKey Rescue system button Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 29. System status indicators Volume buttons OneKey Theater button Note: For details, see “OneKey Theater button” on page 20. Thermal management button Note: For details, see “Thermal management button” on page 21. Touchpad Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad”...
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Page 8: Left-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view Y470 Y570 VGA port HDMI port Fan louvers Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. RJ-45 port Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 27. USB port or eSATA/ USB combo port Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device”... - Page 9 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Headphone jack Connects to external headphones. Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing.
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Page 10: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view Y470 Y570 USB port or eSATA/ USB combo port Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 17. TV-in jack (on select models) Optical drive USB port Notes: •... -
Page 11: Front View
Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y470 Y570 System status... -
Page 12: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y470... - Page 13 Y570 Battery latch - spring loaded Battery pack Battery latch - manual Hard disk drive (HDD) / Memory / Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery”...
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Page 14: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics
Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. - Page 15 Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state or shut it down. Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer into sleep state. When the computer is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it to resume use, and bypass the startup process.
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Page 16: Using Ac Adapter And Battery
If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. remove the battery pack from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make sure the computer has been shut down. -
Page 17: Using The Touchpad
Using the touchpad Touchpad Touchpad button Notes: • You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn + F6. • When the touchpad indicator is lit, the touchpad is disabled. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. -
Page 18: Using The Keyboard
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad Y470 The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8. - Page 19 Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys Chapter 2. Learning the basics...
- Page 20 Chapter 2. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Fn + F1: Fn + F2: Fn + F3: Fn + F4: Fn + F5: Fn + F6: Fn + F8 (Y470): Fn + F9: Fn + F10: Fn + F11: Fn + F12:...
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Page 21: Connecting External Devices
Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • Secure Digital PRO (SD PRO) card •... -
Page 22: Connecting A Bluetooth Device
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting a Bluetooth device If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space. -
Page 23: Special Keys And Buttons
Special keys and buttons OneKey Rescue system button • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Rescue system. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 29. - Page 24 These modes are preset enhancements by Lenovo to improve visual and aural experiences via your computer in different usage scenarios. You can manually choose between normal, movie and intelligent mode.
- Page 25 Thermal management button The thermal management button can be used to switch the computer between different work modes and thus control the speed at which the heat dissipation fan spins. You can choose between standard, super silent, or efficient thermal dissipation mode. You can also activate the dust cleaning feature by pressing and releasing the thermal control button.
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Page 26: System Status Indicators
Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -... - Page 27 Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Hard disk drive indicator Touchpad indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator GPU switch indicator (on select models) Chapter 2. Learning the basics...
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Page 28: Securing Your Computer
For details about how to set the password, see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up. -
Page 29: Enabling Nvidia Optimus™ (On Select Models)
® Enabling NVIDIA Optimus™ (on select models) Optimus is a GPU switching mechanism which automatically switches the active GPU to perform image-rendering tasks. If no graphics-intensive programs are running, the integrated GPU will be selected as the active GPU to preserve battery life; if you start high-definition movie playback or a 3D game, the image-rendering task is automatically switched by Optimus to the discrete GPU to produce high graphics performance. -
Page 30: Using Nvidia 3D Vision™ Technology (On Select Models)
Chapter 2. Learning the basics ® Using NVIDIA 3D Vision™ technology (on select models) 3D Vision is a technology devised by NVIDIA, which delivers an immersive 3D experience on your PC or workstation. Any computer with a built-in IR emitter can communicate directly with the 3D Vision glasses. Using 3D Vision on your computer Enabling 3D Vision To enable 3D Vision, do the following:... -
Page 31: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Internet
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect. -
Page 32: Wireless Connection
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Divided by the signal scales, wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards. -
Page 33: 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 system partition (C drive) for easy restore when required. You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system, and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operating system. -
Page 34: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
Lenovo, see “Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system” on page 29. How can I contact the customer support center? See " Chapter 3. Getting help and service" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. - Page 35 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status? You can use this feature when your system fails or you need to re-install your operating system. This will restore your computer back to the initial status when you first booted up your computer after receiving it from the store.
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Page 36: Troubleshooting
If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. - Page 37 Make sure that: - The battery is charged. - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. • If the computer does not return from sleep mode, it may have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted.
- Page 38 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. The operating time for a fully charged battery is short. The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery.
- Page 39 In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility, make sure that the device is included in the Boot Device Priority list. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts from.
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Page 40: Appendix. Cru Instructions
Appendix. CRU instructions Notes: The illustrations used in this chapter are of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y570, unless otherwise stated. • • The following steps about upgrading and replacing devices are the same for the Y470 and Y570. Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by Lenovo. -
Page 41: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. - Page 42 Appendix. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. Remove the battery pack. Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover.
- Page 43 Remove the frame fixing screws Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow Appendix. CRU instructions...
- Page 44 Appendix. CRU instructions Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other;...
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Page 45: Replacing Memory
Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer. - Page 46 Appendix. CRU instructions If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for future use. Align the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the DDR3 SDRAM into the socket at a 30-45°...
- Page 47 Note: If only one DDR3 SDRAM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: Turn the computer on.
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Page 48: Removing The Optical Drive
Appendix. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following: Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. Remove the screw shown in the illustration Gently pull the optical drive out The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. -
Page 49: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey VeriFace Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. NVIDIA and Optimus are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries. - Page 51 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com V1.0_en-US...