Lenovo Y40-70 User Manual

Lenovo Y40-70 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Lenovo User Guide User Guide 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 8.1. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different.
  • Page 3: User Guide

    Lenovo User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated. Model name Lenovo Y40-70 20347, 80DR Lenovo Y40-80 20399, 80FA Lenovo Y50-70 20378, 80EJ Lenovo Y50-80 20401, 80FC Lenovo Y50-70 Touch...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down..........20 Connecting to a wireless network ................21 Help and support ...................... 22 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System ........23 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............25 Frequently asked questions ..................25 Troubleshooting ......................27...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo Y40-70/Y40-80...
  • Page 8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80 ...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer  Lenovo Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. Attention: • Do not open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful not to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard.
  • Page 10 When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery System” on page 23. Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
  • Page 11 Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad (Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch) The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
  • Page 12 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 Lenovo Y40-70/Y40-80 Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch...
  • Page 13 Opens the Settings charm. Fn + F10: Opens the Search charm. Fn + F11: Displays current apps. Fn + PrtSc: Activates the system request. Fn + Insert (Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch): Enables/disables the scroll lock. Fn + PgUp (Lenovo Y40-70/Y40-80): Fn + Home: Activates the pause function.
  • Page 14: Left-Side View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AC power Connect the AC power adapter here.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer  Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer  Connecting USB device Your computer comes with three 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 17: Right-Side View

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo Y40-70/Y40-80  Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch  Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
  • Page 18: Inserting A Memory Card

    • You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment, judgment or warranty regarding the function, quality or performance of locking devices and security features. Using memory cards (not supplied) ...
  • Page 19: Front View

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo Y40-70/Y40-80  Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch  System status...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Indicator Charge Symbol Indicator Meaning status status The battery has more than 80% Charging charge. On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% Discharging charge. On (solid The battery has between 5% and Discharging amber) 20% charge.
  • Page 21: Bottom View

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo Y40-70/Y40-80...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer  Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. Speaker Provides subwoofer audio output.
  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 8.1

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used.
  • Page 24: The Charms

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ®...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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 the devices to play, print, and project.
  • Page 26: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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 27: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: •...
  • Page 28: Help And Support

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Help and support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file.
  • Page 29: Chapter 3. Lenovo Onekey Recovery System

    Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System The Lenovo OneKey Recovery System is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button. From Novo Button Menu, select System Recovery and press Enter.
  • Page 31: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

    Lenovo consumer support website. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System  Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with any recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System if you need to restore the system to its original factory status.
  • Page 32: Bios Setup Utility

    Windows, Linux or Dos, etc 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” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    If you forget your user password, ask the system administrator to clear your user password. • If you forget your hard disk drive 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.
  • Page 34: Sleep Problems

    (POST). - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery pack is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced.
  • Page 35: Sound Problems

    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from • Make sure that: the speakers even when the - The Mute function is off. volume is turned up. - The combo audio jack is not being used. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery pack problems Your computer shuts down •...
  • Page 36: Other Problems

    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button respond. for four seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.
  • Page 37: Trademarks

    Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo 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...
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