Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 User Manual

Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 User Manual

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Lenovo IdeaPad
Y480/ Y580
User Guide
V2.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.

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  • Page 1 Lenovo IdeaPad Y480/ Y580 User Guide V2.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
  • Page 2 Note • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows ® 8. If you are 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ................18 Connecting to wireless LAN ........................20 Help and support ............................21 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system................22 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ......................23 Frequently asked questions ........................23 Troubleshooting ............................25 Appendix.
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y480 Attention: •...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Y580 Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. Computer display The LCD display provides brilliant visual output. JBL speakers Provides audio output.
  • Page 7 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Novo button Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 22.
  • Page 8 Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad Y480 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 9 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys...
  • Page 10 Fn + F5: Toggle airplane mode on/off. Fn + F6: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Fn + F8 (Y480): Fn + F9: Start/Pause playback of Windows Media Player. Fn + F10: Stop playback of Windows Media Player. Fn + F11: Skip to the previous track.
  • Page 11: Left-Side View

    Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole. You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security • features. Lenovo offers no comment judgement or warranty regarding the function, quality or performance of locking devices and security features. Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat.
  • Page 12: Connecting Usb Devices

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices Your computer comes with two USB ports compatible with USB devices. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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.
  • Page 14: Right-Side View

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y480...
  • Page 15: Front View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status Touchpad indicator indicators...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • Secure Digital PRO (SD PRO) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS) •...
  • Page 17: Bottom View

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y480...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Y580 Battery latch - manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Battery pack Battery latch - spring The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. loaded Hard disk drive (HDD) / Memory / Mini...
  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 8

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below: •...
  • Page 20: The Charms

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks, and are always available regardless of whichever app you are currently in.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices, including digital cameras, TVs, or printers.
  • Page 22: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer: Open the charms, select Settings → Shut down. Select Power...
  • Page 24: Connecting To Wireless Lan

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to wireless LAN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: •...
  • Page 25: Help And Support

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Help and support If you have problem about the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file.
  • Page 26: Chapter 3. Lenovo Onekey Recovery System

    • The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: Shut down the computer. Press the Novo button. From the Novo button menu, select the Lenovo OneKey Recovery...
  • Page 27: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

    Drivers and preinstalled software Where are the installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software (desktop software)? Your computer did not come with installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software. If you need to reinstall preinstalled software, you can find the installation program on the D partition of your hard disk.
  • Page 28: Bios Setup Utility

    Legacy support. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
  • Page 29: 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 30 (POST). - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced.
  • Page 31 Windows oper-ating its initial status or a previously created back-up point. For details system does not start. about the OneKey Recovery system, See “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 22. A backup problem You are not currently using a Windows operating system.
  • Page 32: Appendix. Cru Instructions

    The illustrations used in this chapter are for the Lenovo IdeaPad Y580, unless otherwise stated. • • The following steps about upgrading and replacing devices are the same for the Y480 and Y580. Make sure the battery has been removed before replacing any devices. •...
  • Page 33: 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 34 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 35 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;...
  • Page 36: Replacing Memory

    Appendix. CRU instructions 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 37 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 38 Appendix. CRU instructions To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: Turn the computer on. Hold F2 during startup. The BIOS setup utility screen opens. The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer.
  • Page 39: 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.
  • Page 40: Trademarks

    Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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