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Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 UG V1.0 cover_en_1-4 Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 User Guide V1.0 New W orld. New Thinking. TM www .lenovo.com ©Lenovo China 2008 P/N: 147002156 Printed in China.
Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 UG V1.0 cover_en_2-3 First Edition (December 2008) Before using this informati on and the product it supports , be sure to read the following: • Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information on page 55. • Appendix D. Notices on page 1 04.
ENERGY ST AR model inf ormation ENERGY ST AR ® is a joint program of the U.S. Envir onmental Protection Agency and the U .S. Departm ent of Ener gy aimed at saving m oney and prot ecting the en viron ment thr ough energ y ef ficient pr oducts and practices.
For more information about ENERGY ST AR, visit http://www .energystar .gov . Lenovo encourages you to mak e efficien t use of ener gy an integral part of your day-to-day operations.
Explanation of har d disk capacity Dear user , While using your computer , you m ay discover that the nominal 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 tha n 40GB in the operating syste m.
If a portion of the hard disk space has been used for s ome specific purpose, then the capacity indicated by the operating system will be even less tha n X × 0.
i Chapter 1. Getting to K now Your Computer ...................................... 1 Top view ... ............. ............ ............ 1 Left-side view .......................... ..... 3 Right-side view ........ ............. ........ 5 Front view .
ii Contents Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information .................................. 55 Important safety information ....... ............. ............. 55 Caring your com puter.. ............. 72 Accessibility and comfort ......... 80 Maintenan ce .
1 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer T op view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * The illustrations in this manual may dif fer from the actual product.
2 Chapter 1. Getting to K now Y our Com puter Integrated camera .................. .......................................................... 19 Computer display The color display pr ovides clear and brilliant text and graphics. Speakers OneKey Rescue System bu tton .
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer 3 Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b c d e fg a Y550 UG V1.
4 Chapter 1. Getting to K now Y our Com puter Security keyhole Y our computer comes with a secu ri ty keyhole. Y ou can purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole. Note: Before purchasi ng any security product, verify th at it is compatible with this ty pe of sec urity k eyhole .
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer 5 Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - USB port ..................................
6 Chapter 1. Getting to K now Y our Com puter Fr ont view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer 7 Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e f a c d b Y550 UG V1.
8 Chapter 1. Getting to K now Y our Com puter Subwoofe r The multimedia subwoofer features a super bass effect while you ar e watching movies or en joying music. Battery latch - spring loaded The spring-load ed battery latch k eeps the battery pack secur ed in place.
9 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Using the touch pad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The touch pad consists of a pad and two click buttons below the keyboard .
10 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Gestures The touch pad can recogn ize some gestures an d make actions like zoom in/out, or scr oll up/down easily . Chiralmotion Slide your finger to the righ t side/bottom of the touch pad until you see the scroll ma rk, then draw on the touch pad in a twisting motion.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 11 Using the key board - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer has a numeric keypa d and function keys incorporated in the standard keyboard.
12 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Function key combinations Through the us e of the function keys, you can change operational featur es instantly . T o u se this function, press and hold the Fn key ; then p ress one of the functio n keys . b a Y550 UG V1.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 13 The following describes the fe atures of each function key . Fn + Esc: T urn on/o ff the integrate d camera. Fn + F1: Put your computer in sleep mode. Fn + F2: T urn on/of f the LCD screen. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected display device s.
14 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Special keys and b uttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y o ur computer has several special keys and buttons. T o uch in ductive panel an d v olume b uttons d e f ab c Y550 UG V1.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 15 T ouch inductive panel ( ~ ) Slidebar: Quick launch customized applications by the slide and r elease at the Slidebar when “Lenovo Desktop Navigator” is installed. OneKey Theater: Open OneKey Theater to s elect Normal mode or Movie mode as prefer ed.
16 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer OneKe y Rescue System b utton Press the OneK ey Rescue Syst em button to enter the main interface of OneKey Rescue Sys tem while the power is off.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 17 Using the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer comes with an optical drive, such as a CD/DVD drive.
18 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Note: Only use the memory car d types listed above; for more in formation on usage, read the instr uctions shipped with the memory card. This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g. SDIO Bluetooth , et c.). Y550 UG V1.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 19 Using len ov o remote contr ol (specific m odels only) - - - - - - - - - - Y ou can use the remote control with W indows Media Center for convenient media enjoyment. For details of the remote control operatio n, see the instructions shipped with it.
20 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Using the internet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Using .
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 21 Using wireless LAN An isotr opic antenna system is bui lt into the display for optimal reception, enabling wir eless communication wher ever you are. T o enable wireless com munications, do the following; 1 Slide the integrated wir eless device switch to the right.
22 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Securing y our computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides infor mation about how to help protect your computer from th eft and unauthorized use.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 23 Using V eriFace™ V eriFace is a face recognition softwar e which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system’s “passwor d”. Note: The face registratio n and verification works best in a envir onment with steady and even light.
24 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Installing de vice drivers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A compatible device driver is a r equ irement to ensure cor rect operatio n and performance of each component in your computer .
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 25 Using the A C adapter The power to run your computer can come either fr om the battery pack or from AC power through the AC adapter . Attention: Using an improper power cord could ca use severe damage to your computer .
26 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Before you char ge the battery , make su re that its temperatur e is at least 10°C (50°F). Charging the batte ry When you check the battery status and find that th e battery is low , you need to charge the battery or r eplace it with a charged battery .
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 27 Danger: If the rech argeable ba ttery pack is incorrectly r eplaced, there may be danger of an explosion. The batter y pack contains a small amou nt of harmful substances. T o avoid p ossible injury: Replace only with a battery of the type recomme nded by Lenovo.
28 Chapter 3. Using External Devices Y o ur computer has many built-in fe atures and conn ection capabilities. Attention: Do not c onnect or disconnect an y external device cab les other than USB w hile the comp uter power is on; othe rwise, you might da mage yo ur compu ter .
Chapter 3. Using External Devices 29 Attention: When using a high p ower consumption USB device such as USB O DD, use external d evice power adapter . Oth erwise, the device may not be recognized, or system sh ut down may result.
30 Chapter 3. Using External Devices Connecting an eSA T A port device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer comes with an eSA T A port used for connecting high-speed storage device (e.g. eSA T A HDD) that ar e compatible with the eSA T A port.
Chapter 3. Using External Devices 31 Connecting a PC car d device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer comes with an ExpressCar d/34"* slot used for connecting PC card devices that ar e compatible with the ExpressCard/34"* interface.
32 Chapter 3. Using External Devices Inserting an Expr essCard/34 module Gently slide the ExpressCar d/34 mo dule with the front label facing upward. Slide unti l it clicks in to place . Removing an ExpressCar d/34 module 1 Push the ExpressCard/34 module until you h ear a click.
Chapter 3. Using External Devices 33 Connecting an e xternal displa y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y ou can connect an external display to your computer . Connecting a V GA monitor Y ou can connect a VGA monitor by using a VGA port.
34 Chapter 3. Using External Devices Connecting an HDMI monitor Y ou can connect an HDMI monitor by usin g an HDMI port. T o shift to other connec ted display d evices, pr ess Fn + F3 to set up.
Chapter 3. Using External Devices 35 Connecting a headphone and audio de vice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer comes with one he adphone jack (S/PDIF) used for connecting head phones, speakers, and au dio devices that are compati ble with the S/PDIF interface.
36 Chapter 3. Using External Devices Wa r n i n g : Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. Excessive use of headphones or ear phones for a long period of time at high volume can be danger ous if the outp ut of the headphones or earphone connectors do not comply with specifica tions of EN 50332- 2.
Chapter 3. Using External Devices 37 Connecting an e xternal microp hone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer comes with one external microphone jack for connecting an external micr ophone.
38 Chapter 3. Using External Devices Connecting a Bluetooth d evice (specific m odels only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
39 Chapter 4. T roub leshooting Frequentl y Asked Questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked qu estions and tells where you can find det ai led an swe rs .
40 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting Where are the r ecovery discs? Y our c omputer did not come with a re covery disc . For an explanation of the alternative r ecovery methods offer ed by Lenovo, see OneKe y Rescue System User Guide. How can I contact the Cu stomer Support Center? See “Chapter 5.
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 41 T roub leshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem her e, see Chapter 2.
42 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting When I turn on the computer , onl y a white cur sor appears on a bl ank screen. Restore backed-up files to your W indows environment or the entir e contents of your hard disk to the original fa ctory contents using OneKey Recovery .
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 43 A Pass word problem I forg ot my pa ss word. If you forgot your use r password, you mus t take your computer t o a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing r epresentative to have the password cance led.
44 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting Sleep or hibern ation pr oblems The computer enter s sleep mode unexpectedl y . If the processo r overheats , the computer automatically enter s sleep mode to allow the comput er to cool and to pr otect the processor and ot her internal components.
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 45 If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer , then pr ess any key or the power butto n. If your computer is in hibe rnatio n mode or power-off state. Connec t the AC adapter to the co mputer , then press the power button to resu me o pe rat io n.
46 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting The screen is u nreadable or distorted. Make sure that: The display device driver is installed corr ectly . The screen r esolution and color quality are correctly set. The monito r type is correct. Incorrect character s appear on the screen.
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 47 Sound pr oblems No sound can be heard fr om the speaker even when the v olume is turned up. Make sure that: The Mute function is off. The headphone jack is not used. Speakers is selected as a playback device.
48 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting The battery does not char ge . For details, see “Handling the battery” in Chapter 2. A har d disk drive prob lem The hard disk drive does not w ork. In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility , make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the “Boot priority order” correctly .
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 49 The computer does not start from a d evice y ou want. See the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utilit y . Make sure that the “Boot priority or der” in the BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want.
50 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Getting help and service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you need help, se.
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service 51 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.
52 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Ser vice Engineering change management - O ccasionally , there might be changes that are requir e d after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller , if authorized by Lenovo, will ma ke se lected Engineering C hanges (ECs) available t hat apply to your h ardw are.
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service 53 Machine T ype and Model Serial numbers of your co mputer , monitor , and other componen ts, or your proof of pur chase Description of the probl em .
54 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Ser vice Getting help ar ound the world - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you travel with your computer or r.
55 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information Important safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This information can help you saf ely use your notebook personal computer . Follow and r etain all information included with your computer .
56 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information Conditions that requ ire immediate action Prod ucts can become da maged due to misuse or neglect. Som e produ ct damage is serious enough that the pr oduct should not be used again until it has been inspected and, if necessary , repair ed by an authorized servicer .
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 57 Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, or cr eases), dischar ge from a battery , or a buildup of foreign substances on the battery . A cracking, hissing, or popping sound, or s trong odor that comes fr om the prod uct.
58 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information Servic e and upgrades Attention: Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or your d ocumentation. Only u se a service provider who is approved to repair your particular product.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 59 Danger: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fi ngers and other body parts away . Attention: Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wai t three to five minutes to let the co mputer cool before opening the cover .
60 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information Protect power cords and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave your power cord or power ad apter near s inks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with li quid cleansers.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 61 Extension cords and related devices Danger: Ensure that extension cords, sur g e protecto rs, uni nterrup tible p ower supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requir ements of the produc t.
62 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information outlet. If you canno t insert the plug i nto the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet ad apter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never overload an electrical outlet.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 63 Hazardous voltag e, curren t, and ener gy levels are pr esent inside any component that has this label attach ed. There ar e no serviceable parts inside these components. If you su spect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
64 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information Products containing CR (mangan ese dioxide) lithi um coin cell batteries may contain perchlorat e. Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply . See http://www .dtsc.ca.gov/h azardouswaste/perchlorate .
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 65 V ent ilation sl ots, fans and/ or heat sinks are provided wit h the product for safety , comfort, and reliable operatio n. These areas might inadvertently become blocked by placing the pr oduct on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface.
66 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information CD and DVD drive safe ty Danger: CD and DVD drives spin discs at a high speed. If a CD or DVD is cracked or otherwise physically damag ed, it is possible for the disc to break apart or even shatter when the CD drive is in use.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 67 Electrical current safety information Danger: Electric current fr om power , telephone, and communicati on cables is hazardous. T o avoid a shock hazard: Do not use your computer during a lightning storm.
68 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information Connect a nd discon nect cable s as de scribed in the following pr ocedures when installing, moving , or opening co vers on t his product or attached devices. To c o n n e c t : 1. T urn everything OFF .
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 69 Laser compliance statement Some personal computer models ar e equipped from the factory with a CD or DVD drive. CD and D VD drives are also sold separately as options. CD and DVD drives ar e laser pr oducts.
70 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information These drives are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requir ements of the Department of Health a nd Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulati ons (DHHS 21 C FR) Subchapter J fo r Class 1 laser products.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 71 Danger: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, an d avoid direct exposure to the beam.
72 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information Caring y our computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Though your comput er is designed to fun ction reliab ly in no rmal wo rk environments, you need to use common sen se in handling it.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 73 Place liquids away from your co mput er to avoid spills, and keep your computer away fr om water (to avoid the danger o f electrical shock). Do not eat or smoke o ver your keyboar d . Particles that fa ll into your keyboard can cause damage.
74 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information - Wher ever possible, ground your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic dis charge. Note: Not all such appliances cause a significant electr ostatic charge.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 75 Be gentle with y our computer A void placing any objects (includin g paper) between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboar d. Do not drop, bump, scr atch, twist, hit, vibrate, pu sh, or place heavy objects on your computer , display , or external devices.
76 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information When you leave the computer in your car , place it on the back seat to avoid being insolated. Carry the AC ad apter and powe r cord with the computer .
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 77 T ake care in setting passwor ds Remember your passwords. If you for get a supervisor or har d disk password, Lenovo authoriz ed service providers wi ll not reset i t, and you might have to re place your system board or hard disk drive.
78 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information Before you install any of th e following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This ac tion reduces any stati c electricity fro m your body . The static electric ity could damage the device.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 79 7 W ipe the cover with the clean sponge. 8 W ipe the surface again wi th a dry , soft lint-fre e cloth. 9 W ait for the surface to dry completely and re move any cloth fibers from the computer surface. Note: Shut down the com puter and th en disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer .
80 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information Cleaning your computer display 1 Gently wipe the display with a dry , soft lint-free cloth. I f you see a scratchlike mark on your display , it might be a sta in transferr ed from the keyboard when th e cover was pressed fr om the outside.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 81 Ergon omic inf ormation W orkin g in the virtual of fice may mean adapting to fr equent changes in your envir onment. Following some simple ru les will make things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your compute r .
82 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information General Posture: Below are some general r ecommendations for assumin g a healthy w orking posture. It is best t o perio dically make m inor modificati ons in your working posture to deter th e onset of discomfor t caused by long periods of working in the same position.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 83 What if y ou 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.
84 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information General tips for maintenance 1 Check the capacity of your hard disk drive from time to time. If t he hard disk drive gets too full, W indows ® will slow down and mi ght produce err ors. 2 Em p ty y ou r rec yc l e b i n o n a reg u la r b a si s .
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 85 Note: Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new softwar e. Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. Profile your machine at h ttp: //consumersupport.
86 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information If requir ed, you can find your countr y’s Customer Suppo rt Center at th e following W eb address: h ttp://consumersupport.
87 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited W arranty This Lenovo Lim ited W arranty applies only to Lenovo br anded hardwar e products you purchased for your own use and not for resale. This Lenovo Limited Warranty is a v ailable in other languages at www.lenovo.
88 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty How to obtain warranty service If the pro duct does not function as warran ted during the wa rranty period, you may obtain warranty se rvice by contacting Lenovo or an appr oved service provider . Each of them is referr ed to as a “Service Provider .
Appendix A . Leno vo Limite d W arranty 89 your Service Provide r will arrange fo r service under the type of warranty service designated for the prod uct under the se ction titled “W ar ranty Information.
90 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty 3. obtain authorization fro m the owner to have your Service Provider service a product or part if you do not own it. Y our additional responsibil ities Where applicab le, before service is pr ovided, you agree to: 1.
Appendix A . Leno vo Limite d W arranty 91 What this warranty does not cover This warranty does not cove r the following: uninterrupted or error-fr ee operation of a product; loss of, or d.
92 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty Limitation o f liability Lenovo is responsi ble for loss or dama ge to your product on ly while it is: 1) in your Service Provide r ’s possession; or 2) in transit in those cases where th e Service Provider is r esponsible for the transportation.
Appendix A . Leno vo Limite d W arranty 93 P AR TY CLAIMS AGAI NST YOU FOR DAMAGES; 2) LOSS OR DAMAGE TO YO UR DA T A; O R 3) SPECI AL, INCIDE NT AL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTI AL DAMAGES, INCLUD ING LOST PROFITS , BUSINESS REVENUE, GOO DWILL OR ANTICIP A TED SA VINGS.
94 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty Other rights THIS W ARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC L EGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MA Y HA VE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V AR Y FROM ST A TE TO ST A TE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. YOU MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE LA W OR WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH LENOVO.
Appendix A . Leno vo Limite d W arranty 95 W arranty information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If req uired , .
96 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty A warranty period of thr ee (3) years on parts and one (1) year on labor means that Lenovo will pr ovide warranty service without char ge for: a. parts and labor durin g the first year of the warr anty period (or a longer period as requir ed by law); and b.
Appendix A . Leno vo Limite d W arranty 97 2) you may be charged fo r the replacement CRU if your Ser v ice Provider does not receive the defective CRU within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the repla cement. 2 On-site Service Under On-Site Service, your Service Pr ovider will either repai r or exchange the product a t your location.
98 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty product as it sees fit. For Mail-in Serv ice, the pr oduct will be returned to you at Lenovo’s expense, unless your Service Pr ovider specifies otherwise. 5 Product Exch ange Service Under Pr oduct Exchange Service, Leno vo will ship a replacem ent product to your location.
Appendix A . Leno vo Limite d W arranty 99 Leno vo warranty service telephone number s - - - - - - - - - - - W arranty Service T elephone Numbers The phone numbers pr ovided below are co rrect as of the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
100 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty South Afri ca 0 861-536-686 Austral ia 1300 557 073 New Zealan d 0800 446 833 Russia T oll free 8-800-700-788 8 Alternate No.
101 Appendix B. Customer R eplaceable Units (CRUs) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ar e computer parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the cust omer .
102 Appendix C. S pecifications Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Size Appr oximate 384.
Appendix C. Specifications 103 P ower source (A C adapter) Input rating of the AC adapte r: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz 65 W (with integrated graphi cs card)/90 W (wit h discrete graphics card) Note: For models with discrete graphics car d, the supplied 90 W AC adapter with the unit is reco mmended.
104 Appendix D . Notices Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries.
Appendix D. Notices 105 This information could incl ude technical inaccuraci es or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the i nformation herein; these changes will be incorporated i n new edition s of the publication.
106 Appendix D. Notices extrapol ation. A ctual result s may v ary . Users of this do cument s hould verify the applicable data for their specific envi ronment. The softwa re interface and ha rdware configuratio n describ ed in all the manuals incl uded with your computer may not ma tch the actual configuration of the computer you pur chased.
Appendix D. Notices 107 Wireless related inf ormation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless inter operability W ireless LAN PCI Expr ess Mini.
108 Appendix D. Notices Synchroniza tion Audio Gateway Headset Printer Human Interface Device s (Keyboard/Mouse) Basic Image Handsfree AV Usage envir onment and your health W ireless LAN PCI Expr ess Mini Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card emit radio frequency el ectromagnetic ener gy like other radio devices.
Appendix D. Notices 109 Using the integrated wire less cards on boar d of airplanes, or in hospitals In any other environ ment where the risk of inter f erence to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are un certain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devi ces in a specific organizatio n (e.
110 Appendix D. Notices TV tuner information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pro ducts with tele vision tu.
Appendix D. Notices 111 Example of antenna gr ounding Ground clamp Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) Antenna lead-in wire Ground clamps Antenna discharge unit (NEC.
112 Appendix D. Notices The following noti ce applies to al l countries and regions: Danger: Outdoor antenna gr ounding If an outside antenna or cab le system is connected to the equ ipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded as to provid e some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Appendix D. Notices 113 Electr onic emissions notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following information r efers to Lenovo IdeaPad Y550, machine type 20017 4186.
114 Appendix D. Notices recommended cable s or connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unau thorized chan ges or modification s could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix D. Notices 115 German Class B Co mpliance Stateme nt Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Kl asse B EU-Richtlin ie zur Elektromagne tischen V erträglichkeit Dieses Prod.
116 Appendix D. Notices Zulassungsbeschein igung laut dem Deut schen Gesetz üb er die elektromagnet ische V erträglichkeit von Betriebsmi tteln, EMVG vom 20. Juli 2007 (f rüher Gesetz über di e elektromagnet ische V erträglichkeit von Geräten), b zw .
Appendix D. Notices 117 European Union Compliance St atement Class B Compliance Europea n Union - Comp liance to the Electrom agnetic Co mpatibility D irective This product is in co nformity with .
118 Appendix D. Notices Japanese VCCI Class B Statement Japan Compliance Statement for P ower 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.
Appendix D. Notices 119 WEEE and recyc ling statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - General recycling statement Lenovo encourages owners of inform ation technology (IT) equi pment to respons ibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed.
120 Appendix D. Notices EU WEEE Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The W aste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applie s only to countries within the Eur opean Union (EU) and Norway .
Appendix D. Notices 121 Japan Recyc ling Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Collecting and Recycling a Di sused Lenov o Co.
122 Appendix D. Notices Disposing of a Leno vo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer pr oducts sold in Japan may ha ve components that contain heav y metals or othe r envi ronmental sensi t ive substances.
Appendix D. Notices 123 Notice for Users in the U .S.A. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Californ ia Perchlor ate Inf ormati on: Prod ucts containing CR (mangan ese di oxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain p erchlorate.
124 Appendix D. Notices Using the preins talled recovery pr ogram, bring the hard disk back to factory-ship state. These operations, however , only change the file allocation of the data; they do not delete the data itself. In other wor ds, the data retrieval proces sing is disabled under an operating system su ch as W indows.
Appendix D. Notices 125 T rademarks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
126 Index A AC adapter Jack ......... ............ ................ ......... 5 Using ............... ............. ............. 24 B Battery Charging ...................... ............. 26 Bluetooth Connecting ...... ............. ............. 38 Interoperability .
Index 127 H Hard disk drive Problems ................. ............. ...... 48 HDMI port ......... ............. ............... 4 , 34 Headphone jack (S /PDIF) ........... ...... 35 Help Customer support center ....... ... 51 Help and service .......
128 Index P Password Problems ...................... ............. 43 Using ............... ............. ............. 23 Power button ........... ............. ............. .. 2 Problems Battery ....... ............. ............ ....... 47 Computer scre en .
Index 129 W Warranty informa tion ..... ............. ...... 95 Web Help ........ ............. ............ .......... 51 Wireless LAN Antennas ...................... ............... 2 Connecting .......................... ...... 21 Interoperability .
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