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- Page 1 IdeaPad Y471A 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 ... 3 Right-side view... 4 Front view ...5 Bottom view ... 6 Chapter 2. Learning the basics ...7 First use... 7 Using AC adapter and battery ... 9 Using the touchpad...10 Using the keyboard...11 Connecting external devices...13... -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y471A Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Built-in microphone Wireless module antennas Computer display JBL speakers Power button OneKey Rescue system button Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 26. System status indicators Volume buttons OneKey Theater button Note: For details, see “OneKey Theater button”...
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Page 7: Left-Side View
Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - VGA port HDMI port Fan louvers... -
Page 8: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view USB port or eSATA/ USB combo port Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 14. Optical drive USB port Notes: • The blue port supports USB 3.0 (on select models). •... -
Page 9: Front View
Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status indicators Memory card slot... -
Page 10: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Battery latch - spring loaded Battery pack... -
Page 11: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics
Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. -
Page 12: Putting Your Computer Into Sleep State Or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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. -
Page 13: 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 14: Using The Touchpad
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y471A To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to... -
Page 15: Using The Keyboard
Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8. Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. - Page 16 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: Fn + F9: Fn + F10: Fn + F11: Fn + F12:...
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Page 17: Using Memory Cards
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 18: Connecting Usb Devices
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. -
Page 19: Connecting A Bluetooth Device
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 20: 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 26. - Page 21 Lenovo OneKey Theater provides three scenario modes for using your computer in different ways: normal mode, movie mode and intelligent mode. 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 22 Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 23: System Status Indicators
Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. - Page 24 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Hard disk drive indicator Touchpad indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator...
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Page 25: 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 26: Amd ® Muxless Ati Switchable Graphics Technology (Powerxpress)
Chapter 2. Learning the basics ® Muxless ATI Switchable Graphics Technology (PowerXpress) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AMD PowerXpress Switchable Graphics technology is a mobile-platform feature that applies to systems equipped with a discrete graphics processor unit (dGPU) and an integrated graphics processor unit (iGPU), which allows the system to switch between GPUs (graphics processor... -
Page 27: Switchable Graphics In Two Modes (On Select Models)
Switchable Graphics in two modes (on select models) This model supports Switchable Graphics in two modes: Mode 1 Select the graphics processor based on application needs In this mode, the system allocates a graphics processor to some applications automatically. Alternatively, you can also manually select a graphics processor for your applications. The default setting of your computer is Mode 1. -
Page 28: 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 29: Using Wi-Fi/Wimax
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. Wi-Fi WiMAX Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods. -
Page 30: 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 31: Creating A Recovery Disc(S)
Creating a recovery disc(s) Your computer does not ship with a recovery disc. You can use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system to create a recovery disc(s), which can be used to start and restore your computer in case of a system failure. -
Page 32: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers. For details about each publication included in the package with your computer, see Lenovo IdeaPad Y471A Setup Poster. What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? See “Chapter 1. - Page 33 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 34: 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 38: Appendix. Cru Instructions
Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by Lenovo. Any other battery could ignite or explode. To replace the battery, do the following: Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. -
Page 39: 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 40 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 41 Remove the frame fixing screws Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow Appendix. CRU instructions...
- Page 42 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 43: 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 44 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 45 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 46: 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 47: 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. AMD and PowerXpress are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Page 49 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com V1.0_en-US...
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