User manual LENOVO IDEAPAD Y471A

[. . . ] IdeaPad Y471A User Guide V1. 0 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® 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. [. . . ] Prior to switching between the two modes or manual switching between the two GPUs, it is recommended that you close any running applications. Under the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system, none of the configurations supports switching between graphics processors, and they can work only under the mode of integrated GPU. 23 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect. Wireless network technology: connect without wiring. Wired connection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable DSL Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high-speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines. Hardware connection Cable TV cable DSL Telephone line Splitter * * DSL modem * Splitter * * Cable modem * Y471A Y471A * * * Not supplied. Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary. Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer. 24 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Divided by the signal scales, wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi networks cover a small physical area, like a home, office, or small group of buildings. WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area, providing high-speed broadband access without the need for cables. WiMAX Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods. Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 2 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. to . Hardware connection Access point * Y471A Wi-Fi/WiMAX network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer. 25 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use application that can be used to back up the data on your system partition (C drive) for easy restore when required. You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system, and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operating system. Attention: In order to utilize the features of the OneKey Rescue system, your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and OneKey Rescue system program files. This default partition is hidden for security reasons and is the reason the available disk space is less than it claims. The exact available hard disk space depends on the file size of the mirror image file (based on the size of operating system and preinstalled software). Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (within Windows operating system) In Windows operating system, double click the OneKey Recovery system Icon on the desktop to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Within the program, you can back up the system partition on the hard disk drive, other storage devices, or by creating recovery discs. Notes: · The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your computer. · After the recovery discs are burned, please number them so that you can use them in the correct order. · Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation of recovery discs; however an appropriate external optical drive is needed to physically create the recovery discs. For more instructions, see the Help file of Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system (without Windows operating system) In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded, follow the steps below to access OneKey Rescue system. · Press the key to launch OneKey Rescue system. Within the program, you can choose to restore your system partition to the original factory status, or to a previously generated backup. Note: The recovery process is irreversible. [. . . ] CRU instructions 1 2 3 4 To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. CRU instructions 5 Remove the frame fixing screws c . c c 6 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow d . d 37 Appendix. CRU instructions 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame e . e 8 9 0 A B C D Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. [. . . ]