User manual LENOVO IDEAPAD Y470

[. . . ] IdeaPad Y470/ Y570 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. [. . . ] 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 * * * * 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. 27 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. An access point is necessary for the connection. 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 * 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. 28 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. Make sure to back up any critical data before using the recovery feature. 29 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers. For details about each publication included in the package with your computer, see Lenovo IdeaPad Y470/Y570 Setup Poster. What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? [. . . ] Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again. 40 Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing memory --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer. DDR3 SDRAMs are available in various capacities. Note: Use only the memory types supported by your computer. If you incorrectly install optional memory, or install an unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to start the computer. 1 2 3 4 5 To install a DDR3 SDRAM, do the following: Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to reduce any static electricity in your body, which could damage the DDR3 SDRAM. [. . . ]