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... defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with this information and the product it supports, be sure to use, reproduction and disclosure. Note Before using this publication. 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 , and care information on...
... defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with this information and the product it supports, be sure to use, reproduction and disclosure. Note Before using this publication. 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 , and care information on...
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...ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial savings, a cleaner environment, and the reduction of the U.S. Lenovo computers of the following machine types, if the ENERGY STAR mark is proud 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 Energy aimed at saving money and protecting ...
...ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial savings, a cleaner environment, and the reduction of the U.S. Lenovo computers of the following machine types, if the ENERGY STAR mark is proud 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 Energy aimed at saving money and protecting ...
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...display: After 10 • Turn off hard disks: After 20 minutes - To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to take effect when your keyboard. Hibernate: After 1 hour To awaken your computer from sleep or standby mode, press the power button on your... computer has been inactive for a specified duration: Table 1. Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-...
...display: After 10 • Turn off hard disks: After 20 minutes - To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to take effect when your keyboard. Hibernate: After 1 hour To awaken your computer from sleep or standby mode, press the power button on your... computer has been inactive for a specified duration: Table 1. Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-...
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... 40GB hard disk will appear as less than 40GB in hard disk installation nor any other problem, but a normal phenomenon of computers. This discrepancy is not an error in the operating system. This phenomenon is that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is somewhat...when calculating hard disk capacity Hard disk manufacturers use a radix of the hard disk manufacturers. Explanation of hard disk capacity Dear user, While using your computer is primarily due to the following reasons: I. Different standards used by the operating system will be : X × 1000 × 1000 ×...
... 40GB hard disk will appear as less than 40GB in hard disk installation nor any other problem, but a normal phenomenon of computers. This discrepancy is not an error in the operating system. This phenomenon is that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is somewhat...when calculating hard disk capacity Hard disk manufacturers use a radix of the hard disk manufacturers. Explanation of hard disk capacity Dear user, While using your computer is primarily due to the following reasons: I. Different standards used by the operating system will be : X × 1000 × 1000 ×...
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For the sake of safety, this partition varies according to the model, operating system and software of the computer. In addition, after the hard disk is used to as a "hidden partition". If a portion of the hard disk space has been used for some ... operating system is commonly referred to store hard disk mirror and OneKey Rescue System program files. The size 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 always less than X × 0.931 ...
For the sake of safety, this partition varies according to the model, operating system and software of the computer. In addition, after the hard disk is used to as a "hidden partition". If a portion of the hard disk space has been used for some ... operating system is commonly referred to store hard disk mirror and OneKey Rescue System program files. The size 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 always less than X × 0.931 ...
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... an IEEE 1394 device 38 Connecting an ExpressCard/34 device 39 Connecting an external display 41 i Contents Chapter 1. Using your computer 11 Using the touchpad 11 Using the 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...
... an IEEE 1394 device 38 Connecting an ExpressCard/34 device 39 Connecting an external display 41 i Contents Chapter 1. Using your computer 11 Using the touchpad 11 Using the 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...
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... help around the world 62 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information 63 Important safety information 63 Caring your computer 82 Accessibility and comfort 90 Maintenance ...93 Appendix A. Lenovo limited warranty 97 Warranty Information 107 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 111 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 113 Appendix C. Contents Connecting a headphone and audio device...
... help around the world 62 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information 63 Important safety information 63 Caring your computer 82 Accessibility and comfort 90 Maintenance ...93 Appendix A. Lenovo limited warranty 97 Warranty Information 107 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 111 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 113 Appendix C. Contents Connecting a headphone and audio device...
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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. Getting to the actual product. 1
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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 Chapter 1.
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Getting to fit this type of security keyhole. VGA port 41 HDMI™ port 42 USB port 35 Fan louvers Important: Make sure that any of the fan louvers are not blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. RJ-45 port 23 4 Note: Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with a security keyhole. Chapter 1. You can purchase a security cable and lock to know your computer Security keyhole Your computer comes with this keyhole.
Getting to fit this type of security keyhole. VGA port 41 HDMI™ port 42 USB port 35 Fan louvers Important: Make sure that any of the fan louvers are not blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. RJ-45 port 23 4 Note: Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with a security keyhole. 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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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 Chapter 1.
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Getting to know your computer Bottom view 9 Chapter 1.
Getting to know your computer Bottom view 9 Chapter 1.
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To remove the battery, hold this latch automatically secures the battery 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 ... Processing Unit (CPU)/ Memory (RAM) compartment Hard Disk compartment Important: Do not disassemble any component by yourself! Move the manual latch to know your computer Battery latch - spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in the unlocked position. Battery latch - Chapter 1.
To remove the battery, hold this latch automatically secures the battery 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 ... Processing Unit (CPU)/ Memory (RAM) compartment Hard Disk compartment Important: Do not disassemble any component by yourself! Move the manual latch to know your computer Battery latch - spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in the unlocked position. Battery latch - Chapter 1.
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Chapter 2. The functions of the left and right mouse buttons on the screen, slide your computer Using the touchpad The touchpad consists of a pad and two click buttons at the bottom of the left and right click buttons correspond to move the cursor on a conventional mouse. % Y450 $ &' 11 To move . Using your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to those of the keyboard.
Chapter 2. The functions of the left and right mouse buttons on the screen, slide your computer Using the touchpad The touchpad consists of a pad and two click buttons at the bottom of the left and right click buttons correspond to move the cursor on a conventional mouse. % Y450 $ &' 11 To move . Using your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to those of the keyboard.
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... touchpad until you are viewing pictures or portable document format (PDF) files. 12 ChiralMotion™ Slide your computer Note: You can recognize some gestures and make a pinch gesture on page 35. Gestures Your computer touchpad is equipped with gestures technology which provides an innovative alternative to conventional scrolling and buttons, enabling...
... touchpad until you are viewing pictures or portable document format (PDF) files. 12 ChiralMotion™ Slide your computer Note: You can recognize some gestures and make a pinch gesture on page 35. Gestures Your computer touchpad is equipped with gestures technology which provides an innovative alternative to conventional scrolling and buttons, enabling...
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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 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. Chapter 2.
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 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. Chapter 2.
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then press one of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. Using your computer Function key combinations Through the use this function, press and hold the Fn key ; To use of the function keys . % Y450 $ 15 Chapter 2.
then press one of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. Using your computer Function key combinations Through the use this function, press and hold the Fn key ; To use of the function keys . % Y450 $ 15 Chapter 2.
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... Open the interface for display resolution settings. Fn + PrtSc/SysRq: System request. Fn + / : Increase/decrease display brightness. Fn + F1: Put your computer The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Fn + F12: Insert ...function. Fn + F2: Turn on /off the LCD screen. Fn + F8: NumLk function. Fn + F9: Pause function. Using your computer in sleep mode. Fn + F11: ScrLk function. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected display devices. Fn + / : Increase/decrease...
... Open the interface for display resolution settings. Fn + PrtSc/SysRq: System request. Fn + / : Increase/decrease display brightness. Fn + F1: Put your computer The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Fn + F12: Insert ...function. Fn + F2: Turn on /off the LCD screen. Fn + F8: NumLk function. Fn + F9: Pause function. Using your computer in sleep mode. Fn + F11: ScrLk function. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected display devices. Fn + / : Increase/decrease...