Lenovo User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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® 8.1. 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.
Lenovo User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated.
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..........................................1 Top view....................................................................................................................... 1 Left-side view .............................................................................................................. 8 Right-side view.......................................................................................................... 11 Front view .......................
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch 2 1 2 4 3 5 6 6 7 8 10 9 Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. Attention: • Do not open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful not to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. Captures sound which can be used for video b Built-in microphone (with conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. noise reduction) c Wireless LAN antennas Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals. d Computer display Provides brilliant visual output. e Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad (Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch) The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a ; then press one of the function keys b .
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer The following describes the features of each function key. Enters sleep mode. Fn + F1: Fn + F2: Turns on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. Fn + F3: Opens the interface for selecting display options. Fn + F5: Enables/disables Airplane mode. Fn + F6: Enables/disables the touchpad. Fn + F9: Opens the Settings charm. Fn + F10: Opens the Search charm. Fn + F11: Displays current apps. Fn + PrtSc: Activates the system request.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3 4 4 a AC power adapter jack Connect the AC power adapter here. b RJ-45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network. c HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an external display. d USB port Connects to USB devices. Notes: • The red port is a USB 3.0 port. • For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 10.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently a . 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port b . 1 2 Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB device Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lenovo Y40-70/Y40-80 1 2 3 4 5 Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch 3 2 1 4 5 a Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 12. b Combo audio jack Connects to headset. Notes: • The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones by default.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer e Kensington lock slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use. You can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission. For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lenovo Y40-70/Y40-80 1 Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch 1 a System status indicators Symbol Indicator Power Indicator status Charge status On (solid white) --- Meaning The computer is powered on. Blinking --- The computer is in sleep mode. Off --- The computer is powered off.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Symbol Indicator Indicator status The battery has more than 80% charge. Discharging The battery has more than 20% charge. Discharging The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. Charging The battery has between 20% and 80% charge. When the battery reaches 80% charge, the light will stop blinking. However, charging will continue until the battery is fully charged. Blinking slowly (amber) Charging The battery has less than 20% charge.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo Y50-70/Y50-80/Y50-70 Touch/Y50-80 Touch 2 1 a Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. b Speaker Provides subwoofer audio output.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Configuring the operating system for the first time --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 The charms -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Charms are navigation buttons that let you control your Windows® 8.1 experience. Charms include: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. The Charms Bar is the menu that contains the charms. The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks, and are always available regardless of whichever app you are currently in.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices, including the devices to play, print, and project.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When you have finished 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 computer for only a short time, put the computer to sleep.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Connecting to a wireless network ------------------------------------Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: • Press Fn + F5 to disable airplane mode. • Open the charms and select Settings to open the network configuration page. Then toggle the airplane mode switch to Off.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Help and support -----------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press F1 or Windows key + F1 (depending on your keyboard layout). You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer.
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System The Lenovo OneKey Recovery System is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required. Notes: • If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU/Linux/Dos operating system, OneKey Recovery System is not available.
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button. From Novo Button Menu, select System Recovery and press Enter.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions ----------------------------------------- This section lists frequently asked questions by category. Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your computer contains safety precautions for using your computer. Read and follow all the precautions when using your computer.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting What can I do if the back-up process fails? If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the following steps: 1 Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process. 2 Check to see if the destination media is damaged. Select another path and then try again. When do I need to restore the system to its factory status? Use this feature when the operating system fails to start up.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ----------------------------------------------------------------Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. • • If the screen is blank, make sure that: - The AC power adapter is connected to the computer, and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - The computer power is on. (Press the Power button again for confirmation.) - The memory is installed correctly.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sleep problems The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. • The battery power is getting low. Connect the AC power adapter to the computer. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Poweron self-test (POST). • Make sure that: - The battery pack is charged. - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems • Make sure that: - The Mute function is off. - The combo audio jack is not being used. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. The operating time for a fully charged battery pack is short. • Discharge and recharge the battery pack. The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery pack.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. • • The computer does not start from a device you want. • • • The connected external device does not work. • • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for four seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network.
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