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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0 cover_en_1-4 Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 User Guide User Guide V1.0 V1.0 New W orld. New Thinking. TM www .lenovo.com ©Lenovo China 2007 P/N: 147001825 Printed in China.
Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0 cover_en_2-3 First Edition (March 2008) Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following: • Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information on page 74. • Appendix D. Notices on page 122.
ENERGY ST AR model information ENERGY STAR ® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through en ergy efficient products and practices. Lenovo ® is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation.
For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov . Lenovo encourages you to make efficien t use of energy an integral part of your day-to-day operations.
Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity Dear user, While using your computer, you ma y discover that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is somewhat different from the disk capacity displayed by the operating system . For example, a nominal 40GB hard disk will appear as less than 40G B in the operating system.
If a portion of the hard disk space ha s been used for some specific purpose, then the capacity indicated by the op erating system will be even less than X × 0.
i Chapter 1. Getting to Know 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......... 74 Important Safety Information .. 74 Caring Your Computer ............. 91 Accessibility and Comfort ........ 99 Maintenance .......... .................... 102 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty .
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1 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer T op View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * The illustrations in this manual may differ fr om the actual product.
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer 2 Integrated camera ................. ........................................................... 25 Wireless LAN antennas An isotropic antenna syst em is bu ilt into the display for optimal reception, enab ling wireless communicat ion wherever you are.
3 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer Left-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A C power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and charge the battery pack.
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer 4 Fan louvers The fan louvers allow warm air to exit the comput er. Important : Make sure that pape r, books, clothing, cables or other objects do not block any of the fan louvers or else overh eating of the computer may occur.
5 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer Right-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer 6 Optical drive ..................................................................................... 23 USB 2.
7 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer Fr ont View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer 8 System status indicators The system status indicat ors show the current status of your computer. Multi-media reader slot......... ........................................................... 24 CIR port .....
9 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer Bottom View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer 10 Battery latch - manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured. Mo ve the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual latch to the locked positio n after inserting the battery pack.
11 Chapter 1. Getting to Know Y our Computer Memory (RAM) compart ment The memory compartment provides expansion ca pabilities for additional memory. The BIOS auto matically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS a ccordingly during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) process.
12 Chapter 2. Using Y o ur Computer Putting y our computer to Sleep or Shutting It Down - - When you finish working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting your computer to Sleep If you will be away from your compute r for only a short ti me, put the computer to sleep.
13 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Using the T ouch P ad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The touch pad consists of a pad an d two click buttons at the bottom of the keyboard.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 14 Note: You can also attach and use a US B mouse through the USB connector. For details, see “Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device” on page 45 .
15 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Note: For models with 17 numeric keys, this function is disabled. To enable this function, select Enable in Internal NumLock under InsydeH20 Setup Utility . Function Ke y Combinations Through the use of the function keys , you can change operational features instantly.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 16 The following describes the features of ea ch function key. Fn + Esc: Turn o n/off the integrated camera . Fn + F 1: Put your computer in sleep mode. Fn + F 2: Turn on/o ff the LCD screen. Fn + F 3: Shift to other connected di splay devices.
17 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Special keys and b uttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has several special keys and buttons. T ouc h inductive panel and multi-media b uttons 0 1 - .
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 18 T ouch inductive panel ( ~ ) Mute/unmute the sound. Open VGA function screen (Specific models only)* or user define utility.
19 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Lenov o game zone (Specific models only) Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 19 Friday, June 27, 2008 6:06 PM.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 20 Displays system date/time/week, CPU, system temp., fan speed, battery capacity, media play EQ, and Email information. Switches the CPU mode: NORMAL/TURBO. Note: The CPU mode is available only for certain CPU, such as Intel Pentium Extreme Edition CPU.
21 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 17 Numeric Ke ys (Specific models only) Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 21 Friday, June 27, 2008 6:06 PM.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 22 OneKe y Rescue System b utton Press the OneKey Rescue System button to enter the main interface of OneKey Rescue System while the power is off. Important: Do not remove the 2nd Hard Disk Drive before or after the OneKey Recovery backup process.
23 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Using the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with an op tical de vice, su ch as a DVD/CD recordable drive or a Bl u-ray/DVD/CD recordable dr ive.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 24 Using memory cards - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer .
25 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Inserting a memor y car d Gently slide the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Multi-media reader slot. Slide until it clicks into place. Removing a memory car d 1 Push the memory card until you hear a click.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 26 Using the Internet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your compu.
27 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Attention: As the voltage of a telephone connection is higher than that of a network, do not attempt to connect a telepho ne cable to the LAN port or else a short circuit of the computer might occur.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 28 Using modem port The modem port supports a standard telephone cab le with one RJ-11 connector, and allows dial up access to an internet service provider (ISP). Importan t: Do not connect the modem port to a digital circui t cable, or else the current in the digita l circuit may damage the modem.
29 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Securing y our computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 30 Using V eriFace™ VeriFace is a face recognition soft ware which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system’s “password”. Note: The face registration and verification works best in the environment with steady and even light.
31 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Using P asswor ds Using passwords helps prevent your co mputer from being used by others. Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer. Enter your password at the prompt.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 32 Hard disk drive (HDD) passwords Once an HDD password is set, you need to enter it to get access to the hard disk.
33 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 5 Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it. 6 Commit your password to memory, and press the Enter key. 7 Press F10 to exit. 8 Select Yes in the Exit Saving Changes window.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 34 Note: Make sure the Password on boot is set to Enabled i f y o u n e e d t h e password protection at power on. T o set a User P asswor d: 1 Turn on your computer. Press F2 , while the initial screen is displayed. The InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen opens.
35 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Changing or Removing the User P asswor d To change the password, do the following: 1 Select Set User Password , and press the Enter key. The Set User Password window opens. 2 Choose your user password, wh ich can be from two to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 36 Hard Disk P asswor ds Two types of the hard disk passwords help protect the information stored on the hard disk: Hard disk user password Hard disk master password You need to set a master password and a user password both as the Hard Disk Password.
37 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 6 Select Set Hard Disk Master Password , and press the Enter key. The Set Hard Disk Master Password screen opens. 7 Choose your Hard Disk Master Password , which can be from two to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 38 Note : Remove the HDD password will disable your hard disk password protection. To change the HDD master password, select Set Hard Disk Master Password and type .
39 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Installing Device Driver s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A compatible device driver is a requ irement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 40 Using battery and A C adapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets, you depend on battery power to keep your computer running.
41 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Checking Battery Status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by using Windows Power options. The rate at which you use battery po wer determines how long you can use the battery of your computer between charges.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 42 Attention: Using an improper power cord could ca use severe damage to your computer. To use the AC adapter, do the following. Be sure to take these steps in the order in which they are given here. 1 Connect the power cord to the transformer pack.
43 Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer Charging the Battery When you check the battery status and find that the battery is low, you need to charge the battery or re place it with a charged battery.
Chapter 2. Using Y our Computer 44 Danger: If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The battery pack co ntains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury: Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo.
45 Chapter 3. Using external de vices Your computer has many built -in features and connection capabilit ies. Attention: Do not connec t or disconnect any ext ern al device cables other than USB and 1394 cables while the computer power is on; otherwise, you might damage your computer.
Chapter 3. Using external devices 46 Attention: When using high power consumpti on USB device such as USB ODD, use external device power a dapter. Otherwise, it will cause the device unable to be recognized and used, or system shut do wn. Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.
47 Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting an IEEE 1394 de vice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes wit h one IEEE 13 94 connector used for connecting devices that are compa tible with the IEEE 13 94 interface, such as digital video cameras and external ha rd disk drives.
Chapter 3. Using external devices 48 Connecting a PC car d device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with PCI Express card (new card) slot used for connecting PC card devices that are com patible with the PCI Express ca rd (new card) inter face.
49 Chapter 3. Using external devices Insert ing a PCI Express card Gently slide the PCI Express card with the front la bel facing upward. Slide until it clicks into place. Removing a PCI Express card 1 Push the PCI Express card until you hear a click.
Chapter 3. Using external devices 50 Connecting an e x ternal displa y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can connect an external display to your computer, such as VGA monitor and DVI monitor (Spe cific models only).
51 Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting a D VI monitor (Speci fic models onl y) You can conn ect a DVI monitor by us ing a HDMI port (Specific models only). To connect a DVI monitor, us e HDMI to DVI-D cable (not supplied) to connect DVI monitor to the HDMI connector o n yo ur computer.
Chapter 3. Using external devices 52 Connecting a computer (Specific models onl y) - - - - - - - - - You can connect another computer to display on your computer screen. To connect another computer, switch the VG A switch to IN and plug the display cable to VGA port on your computer.
53 Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting a headphone and audio de vice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with one hea d phone jack (S/PDIF) used for connecting headphones, speakers, and audio d evices that are compat ible with the S/PDIF interface.
Chapter 3. Using external devices 54 Switch betwee n headphone and S/PDIF 1 Right-click the Sound icon at the bottom-right corner of the task bar and select Playback Devices from the popup menu. 2 When all players are turned off, select Speakers (h eadphone) or S/PDIF and click Set Default button.
55 Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting an ex ternal microphone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with one externa l microphone ja ck used for connecting external mi crophone. Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.
Chapter 3. Using external devices 56 Connecting a Bluetooth de vice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer can connect to an d transfer data wirelessly to Bluetooth devices, such as computers, PDAs, and cell phones.
57 Chapter 4. T roub leshooting Frequently Asked Questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked q uestions and tells wh ere you can find deta iled a nswer s.
Chapter 4. T r oubleshooting 58 Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with a re covery disc. For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see OneKey Rescue System User Guide. How can I contact the Customer Support Center? See “Chapter 5.
59 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting T roub leshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem here, s ee Chapter 2.
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 60 If these items are properly set, and the screen remains b lank, have the computer serviced. When I turn on the comp uter , only a white cursor appear s on a blank screen.
61 Chapter 4. T r oubleshooting A P asswor d Problem I for got m y passw ord. If you forgot your user password, yo u must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servic er or a marketing representative to have the password canceled.
Chapter 4. T r oubleshooting 62 Sleep or Hibernation Prob lems The computer enters sleep mode une xpectedly . If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect the processor and other internal components.
63 Chapter 4. T r oubleshooting If the sleep indicator is on, your computer is in sleep mode. Connect the AC adapter to the computer ; then press any key or the power button. If the sleep indicator is off, your computer is in sleep/hibernation mode or power-off state.
Chapter 4. T r oubleshooting 64 The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: The display device driver is installed correctly. The screen resolution and colo r quality are correctly set.
65 Chapter 4. T r oubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen. Did you install the operating system or application program correctly? If they are installed and configured corr ectly, have the computer serviced. Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on y our computer .
Chapter 4. T r oubleshooting 66 Sound Prob lems No sound can be heard fr om the speaker even when the volume is turned up. Make sure that: The Mute function is off. The headphone jack is not used. Speakers is selected as a playback device.
67 Chapter 4. T r oubleshooting The computer does not operate with a fully char g ed battery . The surge protector in the battery might be active. Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector; then turn on the computer again. The battery does not charge.
Chapter 4. T r oubleshooting 68 Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. The computer does not start from a device y ou want. See the Boot menu of the InsydeH20 Setup Utility.
69 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Getting Help and Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you need help, serv.
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Ser vice 70 Getting Help on the W eb - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Lenovo Web site on the World Wide Web has up-to-date information about Lenovo compute rs and support.
71 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Engineering change management - O ccasionally, there might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply to your hardware.
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service 72 Machine Type and Model Serial numbers of your computer, monitor, and other components, or your proof of purchase Description of the problem Hardw.
73 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Getting Help around the W orld - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you travel with your computer or relo.
74 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information Important Safety Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This information can help you safely use your notebook personal computer. Follow and retai n all information in cluded with your computer.
75 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation Conditions That Require Immediate Action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some product damage is serious enough that the prod uct should not be used again until it has been inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authorized servicer.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation 76 Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, or creases), discharge from a battery, or a buildup of foreig n substances on the battery. A cracking, hissing, or popping soun d, or strong odor that comes from the product.
77 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation Service and Upgrades Attention: Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or your documentation. Only use a service provider who is approved to repair your particular product.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation 78 Danger: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fi ngers and other body parts away. Attention: Before replacing any CRUs, turn of f the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover.
79 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation Protect power cords and power adapte rs from liquids. For instance, do not leave your power cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with li quid cleansers.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation 80 Extension Cords and Related De vices Danger: Ensure that extension cords, surg e protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the produc t.
81 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into 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 Inf ormation 82 Hazardous voltage, current, and ener gy levels are present inside any component that has this label attach ed. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you su spect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
83 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation Products containing CR (mangane se dioxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/h azardouswaste/perchlorate .
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation 84 Ventilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface.
85 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation CD and D VD Drive Safety Danger: CD and DVD drives spin discs at a high speed. If a CD or DVD is cracked or otherwise physically dama ged, it is possible for the disc to break apart or even shatter when th e CD drive is in use.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation 86 Electrical Current Safety Inf ormation Danger: Electric current from power, tele phone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: Do not use your computer during a lightning storm.
87 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation Connect and disconnect cables as de scribed in the following procedures when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices. To connect: 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, attach all cables to devices.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation 88 Laser Compliance Statement Some personal computer models are equipped from the factory with a CD or DVD drive. CD and DVD driv es are also sold separately as options. CD and DVD drives are laser products.
89 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation These drives are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (D HHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation 90 Danger: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
91 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation Caring Y our Computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - T .
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation 92 Place liquids away from your comput er to avoid spills, and keep your computer away from water (to avoid the danger of electrical shock). Do not eat or smoke over your keyb oard. Particles that fall into your keyboard can cause damage.
93 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation - Wherever possible, ground your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. Note: Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Information 94 Be Gentle with Y our Computer Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. Do not drop, bump, scratc h, twist, hit, vibrate, pu sh, or place heavy objects on your co mpute r, display, or external devi ces.
95 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation When you leave the computer in your car, place it on the back seat to avoid being insolated. Carry the AC adapter and powe r cord with the computer.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation 96 T ake Care in Setting P asswor ds Remember your passwords. If you fo rget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it, and you might have to replac e your system board or hard disk drive.
97 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation Turn off your computer if you are re placing a device, or else verify that the device is warm - or hot-swappable. Before you install any of the followin g devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation 98 5 Wipe the surface to remove the detergent. 6 Rinse the sponge with clean running water. 7 Wipe the cover with the clean sponge. 8 Wipe the surface again with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. 9 Wait for the surface to dry comple tely and remove any cloth fibers from the computer surface.
99 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation Cleaning Y our Computer Display 1 Gently wipe the display with a dry, soft lint-free clot h. If you see a scratchlike mark on your display, it might be a stain transferred from the keyboard when the cover was pressed from the outside.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation 100 Ergonomic Inf ormation Working in the virtual office may me an adapting to frequent changes in your environment. Following some simple rules will make things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your computer.
101 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation General Posture: Below are some general reco mmendations for assuming a h e a l t h y w o r k i n g p o s t u r e .
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation 102 What If Y ou are T raveling? It may not be possible to observe th e best ergonomic practices when you are using your computer while on the move or in a casual setting. Regardless of the setting, try to observ e as many of the tips as possible.
103 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation General Tips for Maintenance 1 Check the capacity of your hard disk drive from time to time. If the hard disk drive gets too full, Windows ® w i l l s l o w d o w n a n d m i g h t produce errors.
Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation 104 At least once a week, make a point to ba ck up your data. If critical data is present, it is a good idea to pe rform a daily backup. Lenovo has many backup options available for your computer. CD-RW drives and CD- RW/DVD drives are available fo r most computers and are easily installed.
105 Chapter 6. Safety , Use, and Care Inf ormation Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your computer uses discs as the recovery media, do not remove the disc from the drive until you are prompted to do so.
106 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited W arranty This Lenovo Limited Warranty applies only to Lenovo hardware products you purchased for your own use and not for resale. This warranty may sometimes be referred to as the “Sta tement of Limited Warranty” (SOLW) in other documents from Lenovo.
107 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited Warranty How to Obtain W arranty Service If the product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, you may obtain warranty service by contacting Lenovo or an approved service provider. Each of them is refe rred to as a “Service Provider.
Appendix A. Lenov o Limited Warranty 108 Provider will arrange for service under the type of warranty service designated for the product under the section titled “Warranty Information.
109 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited Warranty Y our Additional Responsibilities Where applicable, before servic e is provided, you agree to: 1. follow the service request proced ures that your Service Provider specifies; 2. backup or secure all programs an d data contained in the product; 3.
Appendix A. Lenov o Limited Warranty 110 What This W arranty Does not Cover This warranty does not cover the following: uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product; loss of, or dama.
111 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited Warranty product. You should remove and/or ba ckup all such information from the product prior to its service or return. Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on Lenovo’s part or other liability, you may be entitled to recover damages from Lenovo.
Appendix A. Lenov o Limited Warranty 112 Dispute Resolution If you acquired the product in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam or Sri Lanka, disputes arising out of or in connection with thi.
113 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited Warranty European Economic Area (EEA) Customers in the EEA may contact Lenovo at the following address: Lenovo Warranty & Service Quality De pt.
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W a rranty 114 W arranty Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If required, you.
115 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited Warranty A warranty period of 3 years on pa rts and 1 year on labor means that Lenovo provides warranty se rvice without charge for: a. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period (or a longer period as required by law); and b.
Appendix A. Lenov o Limited Warranty 116 2 On-site Service Under On-site Service, your Service Prov ider will either repair or exchange the product at your location. You must provide a suitable working area to allow disassembly and re assembly of the Lenovo product.
117 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty Lenov o W arranty Service T elephone Number s - - - - - - - - W arranty Service T elephone Numbers The phone numbers provided below are correct as of the time of printing and are subject to change wi thout notice.
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W a rranty 118 Australia 1300 557 073 New Zealand 0800 446 833 Russia Toll free 8-800-700-7 888 Alternate No. +7-(495) 662- 7888 Ukraine +38 044 458-38-70 .
119 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CR Us) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are computer parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the cust omer.
120 Appendix C. Specifications Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Size Width: approximate 394 mm Depth: approximate 285 mm Height: approximate 34.
121 Appendix C. Specifications P ower source (A C adapter) Input rating of the AC adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz 90 W (with integrated graphics card)/135 W (with discrete graphics card) Note: For models with discrete graphics card, the supplied 135W AC adapter with the unit is recommended.
122 Appendix D . Notices Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo may not offer the products, serv ices, or features discussed in this document in all countries.
123 Appendix D. Notices This information could include techni cal inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication.
Appendix D. Notices 124 extrapolation. Actual results may va ry. Users of this document should verify the applicable data fo r their specific environment. The software interface and hardware configuration described in all the manuals included with your comp uter may not match the actual configuration of the computer you purchased.
125 Appendix D. Notices Wireless related information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card .
Appendix D. Notices 126 Synchronization Audio Gateway Headset Printer Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Basic Image Handsfree AV Usage En vironment and Y our Health Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy like other radio devices.
127 Appendix D. Notices Using the integrated wireless cards on board of airplanes, or in hospitals In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization (e.
Appendix D. Notices 128 TV tuner information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Products with tele vision tun.
129 Appendix D. Notices Example of antenna grounding Ground clamp Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) Antenna lead-in wire Ground clamps Antenna discharge unit (NEC .
Appendix D. Notices 130 The following notice applies to all countries and regions: Danger: Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable syst em is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
131 Appendix D. Notices Electronic Emissions Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following information refers to Lenovo IdeaPad Y730, machine type 20010, 4053.
Appendix D. Notices 132 recommended cables or connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Un authorized changes or modifications could void the user’s author ity to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
133 Appendix D. Notices German Class B Compliance Statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU -Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit Dieses Produkt e.
Appendix D. Notices 134 Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln, EMVG vom 20. Juli 2007 (früher Gesetz über die el ektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten), bzw. der EMV EG Richtlin ie 2004/108/EC (früher 89/336/EWG), für Geräte der Klasse B.
135 Appendix D. Notices European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the pro.
Appendix D. Notices 136 Japanese VCCI Class B Statement Japan Compliance Statement for P ower line Harmonics A statement of compliance to the IE C 61000-3-2 harmonics standard is required for all products connecting to the power mains and rated less than 20A per phase.
137 Appendix D. Notices WEEE and Recyc ling Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - General Recyc l ing Statement Lenovo encourages owners of inform ation technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed.
Appendix D. Notices 138 EU WEEE Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway.
139 Appendix D. Notices Japan Recyc ling Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Collecting and Recyc l ing a Disused Leno vo C.
Appendix D. Notices 140 Disposing of a Lenov o Computer Components Some Leno vo computer pro ducts sold in Ja pan may have co mponents that contain heavy metals or other envi ronmental sensitive substances.
141 Appendix D. Notices Notice for User s in the U.S.A. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - California Perchlorate Information: Products containing CR (manganese di oxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate.
Appendix D. Notices 142 Using the preinstalled recovery progra m, 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 itse lf. In other words, the data retrieval processing is disabled under an operating system su ch as Windows.
143 Appendix D. Notices T rademarks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
144 Index A AC adapter Jack ................. ...................... ........ 3 Using ..................... ................... .. 40 B BASS switch ...... ......................... ........... 8 Battery Charging ..... ...................... ......... 43 Bluetooth Connecting .
145 Index Help Customer Support Center ........ 70 Help and Service .............. ......... 69 on the Web .................... ............ 70 Hibernation Mode Problems ............. 62 I IEEE 1394 conne ctor ...................... 4 , 47 Internet ..
Index 146 P Password Problems ............... ................... .. 61 Using ..................... ................... .. 31 PCI Express card (new card ) slot ..... ......................... ..................... 4 , 48 Power button .... ............
147 Index V VeriFace ............ ................... ............... 30 VGA port .......... ...................... .. 4 , 50 , 52 Volume button . ................... ............... 16 W Warranty Informati on .............. ....... 106 Web Help .....
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