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Third Edition (May 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use, reproduction, or ... to read the following: • Chapter 6. Note Before using this publication. GS-35F-05925. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with this information and the product it supports, be...
Third Edition (May 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use, reproduction, or ... to read the following: • Chapter 6. Note Before using this publication. GS-35F-05925. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with this information and the product it supports, be...
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... emissions. ENERGY STAR model information ENERGY STAR® is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Lenovo computers of the following machine types, if the ENERGY STAR mark is affixed, have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY... STAR 4.0 program requirements for computers. • 20020 • 4189 By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the power-management features of your computer, you reduce the consumption of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the ...
... emissions. ENERGY STAR model information ENERGY STAR® is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Lenovo computers of the following machine types, if the ENERGY STAR mark is affixed, have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY... STAR 4.0 program requirements for computers. • 20020 • 4189 By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the power-management features of your computer, you reduce the consumption of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the ...
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...Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your Windows Help and Support information system. Turn off hard disks: After 30 minutes minutes • Put the computer to -day operations. Hibernate: After 1 hour To awaken your computer...After 10 Power plan: Balanced minutes • Turn off the display: After 10 • Turn off hard disks: After 20 minutes - Lenovo encourages you to take effect when your keyboard. For more information about these settings, refer to your day-to sleep: After 25 •...
...Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your Windows Help and Support information system. Turn off hard disks: After 30 minutes minutes • Put the computer to -day operations. Hibernate: After 1 hour To awaken your computer...After 10 Power plan: Balanced minutes • Turn off the display: After 10 • Turn off hard disks: After 20 minutes - Lenovo encourages you to take effect when your keyboard. For more information about these settings, refer to your day-to sleep: After 25 •...
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...displayed by the operating system will appear as less than 40GB in hard disk installation nor any other problem, but a normal phenomenon of computers. This discrepancy is primarily due to the following reasons: I. However, when identifying hard disk capacity, operating systems use a radix of ...000KB, 1KB = 1,000 bytes. Explanation of hard disk capacity Dear user, While using your computer is somewhat different from the nominal hard disk capacity. The standard adopted by your computer, you may discover that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is that of the hard disk...
...displayed by the operating system will appear as less than 40GB in hard disk installation nor any other problem, but a normal phenomenon of computers. This discrepancy is primarily due to the following reasons: I. However, when identifying hard disk capacity, operating systems use a radix of ...000KB, 1KB = 1,000 bytes. Explanation of hard disk capacity Dear user, While using your computer is somewhat different from the nominal hard disk capacity. The standard adopted by your computer, you may discover that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is that of the hard disk...
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...size of the reserved space for this partition is not evident, which is partitioned or formatted, the system will be even less than the computer's nominal hard disk capacity. A portion of the hard disk space is used for the system files. If a portion of the hard ...the above reasons, the available hard disk space indicated by the operating system will assign a certain amount of hard disk space for specific purposes Lenovo computers come with preinstalled OneKey™ Rescue System, so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery, which is commonly referred to store...
...size of the reserved space for this partition is not evident, which is partitioned or formatted, the system will be even less than the computer's nominal hard disk capacity. A portion of the hard disk space is used for the system files. If a portion of the hard ...the above reasons, the available hard disk space indicated by the operating system will assign a certain amount of hard disk space for specific purposes Lenovo computers come with preinstalled OneKey™ Rescue System, so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery, which is commonly referred to store...
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... keyboard 14 Special keys and buttons 17 Using the optical drive 19 Using memory cards 20 Using Lenovo remote (specific models only 22 Using the integrated camera 22 Using the Internet 23 Securing your computer 1 Top view...1 Left-side view ...3 Right-side view ...5 Front view ...7 Bottom view...9 Chapter 2. Using external ...eSATA device 37 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 38 Connecting an ExpressCard/34 device 39 Connecting an external display 41 i Getting to know your computer 29 Installing device drivers 31 Using battery and AC adapter 31 Chapter 3. Contents Chapter 1.
... keyboard 14 Special keys and buttons 17 Using the optical drive 19 Using memory cards 20 Using Lenovo remote (specific models only 22 Using the integrated camera 22 Using the Internet 23 Securing your computer 1 Top view...1 Left-side view ...3 Right-side view ...5 Front view ...7 Bottom view...9 Chapter 2. Using external ...eSATA device 37 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 38 Connecting an ExpressCard/34 device 39 Connecting an external display 41 i Getting to know your computer 29 Installing device drivers 31 Using battery and AC adapter 31 Chapter 3. Contents Chapter 1.
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... questions 47 Troubleshooting 49 Chapter 5. Specifications 114 Specifications...114 ii Safety, use, and care information 63 Important safety information 63 Caring your computer 82 Accessibility and comfort 90 Maintenance ...93 Appendix A. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 113 Appendix C. Contents Connecting a headphone and audio device 43 ...Getting help on the Web 59 Calling the Customer Support Center 59 Getting help around the world 62 Chapter 6. Lenovo limited warranty 97 Warranty Information 107 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 111 Appendix B.
... questions 47 Troubleshooting 49 Chapter 5. Specifications 114 Specifications...114 ii Safety, use, and care information 63 Important safety information 63 Caring your computer 82 Accessibility and comfort 90 Maintenance ...93 Appendix A. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 113 Appendix C. Contents Connecting a headphone and audio device 43 ...Getting help on the Web 59 Calling the Customer Support Center 59 Getting help around the world 62 Chapter 6. Lenovo limited warranty 97 Warranty Information 107 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 111 Appendix B.
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Getting to the actual product. 1 Please refer to know your computer Top view Y450 * The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Chapter 1.
Getting to the actual product. 1 Please refer to know your computer Top view Y450 * The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Chapter 1.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Wireless LAN antennas An isotropic antenna system is built into the display. Integrated camera 22 Array microphone (built-in) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. Computer display The color display with LED-backlit technology provides clear and brilliant text and graphics. Speakers System status indicators Touch inductive panel 17 OneKey Rescue System button 19 Power button 2
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Wireless LAN antennas An isotropic antenna system is built into the display. Integrated camera 22 Array microphone (built-in) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. Computer display The color display with LED-backlit technology provides clear and brilliant text and graphics. Speakers System status indicators Touch inductive panel 17 OneKey Rescue System button 19 Power button 2
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Note: Before purchasing any of the fan louvers are not blocked or else overheating of security keyhole. VGA port 41 HDMI™ port 42 USB port 35 Fan louvers Important: Make sure that any security product, verify that it is compatible with a security keyhole. Getting to fit this type of the computer may occur. RJ-45 port 23 4 Chapter 1. You can purchase a security cable and lock to know your computer Security keyhole Your computer comes with this keyhole.
Note: Before purchasing any of the fan louvers are not blocked or else overheating of security keyhole. VGA port 41 HDMI™ port 42 USB port 35 Fan louvers Important: Make sure that any security product, verify that it is compatible with a security keyhole. Getting to fit this type of the computer may occur. RJ-45 port 23 4 Chapter 1. You can purchase a security cable and lock to know your computer Security keyhole Your computer comes with this keyhole.
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Getting to know your computer IEEE 1394 connector 38 eSATA/USB combo port 37 Optical drive 19 AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and battery pack, use the supplied AC adapter only. ExpressCard®/34 slot 39 USB port 35 6 Note: To prevent damage to the computer and charge the battery pack. Chapter 1.
Getting to know your computer IEEE 1394 connector 38 eSATA/USB combo port 37 Optical drive 19 AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and battery pack, use the supplied AC adapter only. ExpressCard®/34 slot 39 USB port 35 6 Note: To prevent damage to the computer and charge the battery pack. Chapter 1.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer System status indicators Microphone jack (external 45 Headphone jack (S/PDIF) (external 43 Memory card slot 20 Integrated wireless device switch Use this switch to disable the wireless radio of all the integrated wireless devices on your computer. CIR port 22 CIR port, used for Lenovo remote controller. 8
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer System status indicators Microphone jack (external 45 Headphone jack (S/PDIF) (external 43 Memory card slot 20 Integrated wireless device switch Use this switch to disable the wireless radio of all the integrated wireless devices on your computer. CIR port 22 CIR port, used for Lenovo remote controller. 8
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Getting to keep the battery pack secured. manual The manual battery latch is used to know your computer Battery latch - If you insert a battery pack, this latch in the unlocked position. Battery latch - Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to ... disassemble any component by yourself! spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. When you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to disassemble it. Battery pack 31 SIM card slot (inside the battery bay, specific models only) 10 To remove the...
Getting to keep the battery pack secured. manual The manual battery latch is used to know your computer Battery latch - If you insert a battery pack, this latch in the unlocked position. Battery latch - Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to ... disassemble any component by yourself! spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. When you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to disassemble it. Battery pack 31 SIM card slot (inside the battery bay, specific models only) 10 To remove the...
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The functions of the left and right click buttons correspond to those of the keyboard. Chapter 2. To move . Using your computer Using the touchpad The touchpad consists of a pad and two click buttons at the bottom of the left and right mouse buttons on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move the cursor on a conventional mouse. % Y450 $ &' 11
The functions of the left and right click buttons correspond to those of the keyboard. Chapter 2. To move . Using your computer Using the touchpad The touchpad consists of a pad and two click buttons at the bottom of the left and right mouse buttons on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move the cursor on a conventional mouse. % Y450 $ &' 11
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For details, see the scroll mark, then draw on page 35. Gestures Your computer touchpad is equipped with gestures technology which provides an innovative alternative to conventional scrolling and buttons, enabling users to get to the functionality they need ... quickly. Chapter 2. The touchpad can also attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector. reverse the gesture to zoom out; ChiralMotion™ Slide your computer Note: You can recognize some gestures and make a pinch gesture on the touch pad to zoom in / out, or scroll up . Pinch Use two fingers...
For details, see the scroll mark, then draw on page 35. Gestures Your computer touchpad is equipped with gestures technology which provides an innovative alternative to conventional scrolling and buttons, enabling users to get to the functionality they need ... quickly. Chapter 2. The touchpad can also attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector. reverse the gesture to zoom out; ChiralMotion™ Slide your computer Note: You can recognize some gestures and make a pinch gesture on the touch pad to zoom in / out, or scroll up . Pinch Use two fingers...
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You can also change other gesture settings (e.g., enable/disable ChiralMotion) by clicking Synaptics Pointing Device icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of the desktop. Chapter 2. Using your computer Palm Check To prevent mis-touch, the touch pad ignores big active area motions, like any movement at the touchpad with your palm, you may set the area size by clicking the Synaptics Pointing Device icon. 13
You can also change other gesture settings (e.g., enable/disable ChiralMotion) by clicking Synaptics Pointing Device icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of the desktop. Chapter 2. Using your computer Palm Check To prevent mis-touch, the touch pad ignores big active area motions, like any movement at the touchpad with your palm, you may set the area size by clicking the Synaptics Pointing Device icon. 13
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Using your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. 14 Chapter 2. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8. * The illustrations in the standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad.
Using your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. 14 Chapter 2. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8. * The illustrations in the standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad.
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Chapter 2. Using your computer Function key combinations Through the use this function, press and hold the Fn key ; then press one of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use of the function keys . % Y450 $ 15
Chapter 2. Using your computer Function key combinations Through the use this function, press and hold the Fn key ; then press one of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use of the function keys . % Y450 $ 15
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... following describes the features of each function key. Fn + F10: Break function. Fn + F12: Insert function. Fn + / : Increase/decrease computer volume. 16 Using your computer in sleep mode. Fn + PrtSc/SysRq: System request. Fn + / : Increase/decrease display brightness. Fn + Esc: Turn on /off the integrated camera. Fn + F4: Open the ...
... following describes the features of each function key. Fn + F10: Break function. Fn + F12: Insert function. Fn + / : Increase/decrease computer volume. 16 Using your computer in sleep mode. Fn + PrtSc/SysRq: System request. Fn + / : Increase/decrease display brightness. Fn + Esc: Turn on /off the integrated camera. Fn + F4: Open the ...