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©Lenovo China 2012
Lenovo IdeaPad
Y480/ Y580
User Guide V1.0
TM
New World. New Thinking.
www.lenovo.com
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
V1.0_en-US
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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 7. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you. The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not • be available on your computer and/or your computer may incl
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Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet ..... 24 computer.......................................................1 Wired connection ........................................ 24 Top view .........................................................1 Wireless connection .................................... 25 Left-side view ................................................4 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system ......... 26 Right-side view.................................
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y480 ef gh b a b c d i Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. Whe
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Y580 ef gh b a b c d j i Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. a b The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video Built-in microphone conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. c Computer display The LCD display provides brilliant visual output. d JBL speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. Press this button to turn on the computer. e Power button 2
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Press this button to start OneKey Rescue system when the computer is OneKey Rescue f powered off. system button Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 26. Touch this button to select a preferred scenario mode. OneKey Theater g button Note: For details, see “OneKey Theater button” on page 21. Volume button Mute/Unmute. h Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. i Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 12. j Fo
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b c d e f a Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 23. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that none of the
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y480 a b c e c f Y580 a b c d e c f a Headphone jack Connects to external headphones. Attention: � Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. b Microphone jack Connects to external
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b System status For details, see “System status indicators” on page 22. a indicators b Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Memory card slot Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y480 a b c d 7
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Y580 a b c d a The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Battery latch - manual b Battery pack For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 11. c The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Battery latch - spring loaded d Hard disk drive (HDD) / Memory / Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment 8
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connecting to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. To charge the battery and begin using your comp
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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. To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following. �Click
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are tw
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b a To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over Touchpad the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. b Touchpad button The function of the left/right side corresponds to that of the left/right mouse button
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Slide your four fingers simultaneously to the right on the Touchpad. Quick Notes will pop up on the screen. Slide your four fingers simultaneously to the left on the Touchpad. Wall Paper will pop up on the screen. 13
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad Y480 The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8.
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 . a b b a 15
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Turn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F2: Turn on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. Open the interface for the display device switch to select this notebook Fn + F3: or an external display. Fn + F4: Open the interface for display resolution settings. Fn + F5: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (on/off). Fn + F6: Enable/Disable the touchpad.
