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Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 8
... damage.
■ Service and upgrades
Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the customer support center or your documentation.
Note: Some computer parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 23
... the adapter plug. • Turn off your computer if you are replacing a device, or else verify that the
device is warm- or hot-swappable. • Before you install any of the following devices, touch a metal table or a
grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the device. - Memory Card, such...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 25
.... CD-RW drives and CD-RW/DVD drives are available for most computers and are easily installed. • Use or schedule System Restore to take a system snapshot periodically.
Note: Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software.
• Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. • Profile your machine at http://support.lenovo.com to...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 26
... software source for Windows product updates. They are available by means of a Web download (connection charges may apply) or from a disc. For more specific information and links, go to the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/. Lenovo offers Up and Running technical assistance with installation of, or questions related to, Service Packs for your Lenovo-preinstalled Microsoft Windows...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 27
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warranted parts • Identification of software problem sources • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of application programs
Note: To determine if your Lenovo hardware product is under warranty and when the warranty expires, go to http://support.lenovo.com.
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Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 28
... ensure that you have downloaded the most current drivers and system updates, and recorded information before you call. When calling for technical assistance, please have the following information available: • Machine Type and Model • Serial number of your computer and your proof of purchase • Description of the problem • Hardware and software configuration information for...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 32
... information. The data on your computer, some of it sensitive, is stored on a storage device called the hard disk. Before you dispose of, sell, or hand over your computer, you need to delete that data. Handing your computer over to someone else without deleting the loaded software, such as operating systems and application software, may even violate License Agreements...
User Guide - Lenovo Notebooks (for Windows 8.1) - Page 9
... Windows. „ Personalizing the desktop All of the personalization settings you are familiar with, including themes, desktop backgrounds, sounds, and colors, are still available, and you can customize your desktop just... desktop backgrounds in the Personalization Gallery.
Note: If you do not see something you like, you can download more themes, or even create your own.
„ Pinning your desktop...
User Guide - Lenovo Notebooks (for Windows 8.1) - Page 15
... a software distribution platform in the Windows 8.1 operating system. You can download apps from the store and install them on your computer. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can use the store to download and install apps. You can either connect to a local area network (LAN) that has an Internet access or connect through an Internet service provider (ISP). For a wireless...
User Guide - Lenovo Notebooks (for Windows 8.1) - Page 16
Chapter 4. Getting apps from the Windows Store
Accessing the store
After setting up an Internet connection and creating a Microsoft account, you can go to the store to download and install apps. To access the Windows Store, do one of the following. • Tap or click the Store app on the Start screen. • Go to http://www...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - IdeaPad Y410p, Y510p - Page 20
... sure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are installed before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual. After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is loaded to the system board before completing the service action. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Enter the serial number or...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - IdeaPad Y410p, Y510p - Page 27
... for specific models and updates to the software that was preloaded on the computer. Not all recovery disc sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc.
To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using the recovery disc set, do the following: 1. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the optical drive. 2. Start the computer. When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - IdeaPad Y410p, Y510p - Page 28
Lenovo IdeaPad Y410p/Y510p Hardware Maintenance Manual
7. When all of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, remove the disc and restart the computer.
Note: The remainder of the recovery process is fully automated and no action is required by you. The computer will restart into the Windows desktop several times and you might experience periods when...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - IdeaPad Y410p, Y510p - Page 44
Lenovo IdeaPad Y410p/Y510p Hardware Maintenance Manual
Figure 5. Removal steps of hard disk drive (continued)
Pull the hard disk driver in the direction shown by arrow b .
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Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame c .
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When installing: Make sure that the HDD connector is attached firmly.
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Lenovo Limited Warranty & Product Specific Notices - IdeaPad Y410p, Y510p - Page 2
...Will Do to Correct Problems
When you contact a Service Provider, you must follow the specified problem determination and resolution procedures.
The Service Provider will attempt to diagnose and resolve your problem by telephone, e-mail or remote assistance. The Service Provider may direct you to download and install designated software updates.
Some problems may be resolved with a replacement part...
Lenovo Limited Warranty & Product Specific Notices - IdeaPad Y410p, Y510p - Page 3
... caused by a non-authorized service provider • failure of, or damage caused by, any third party products, including those that Lenovo may provide or integrate into the Lenovo product at your request • any technical or other support, such as assistance with "how-to" questions and those regarding product set-up and installation • products or parts...
User Guide - IdeaPad Y410p, Y510p - Page 2
... Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product.
Regulatory Notice • To refer to it, go to http://support.lenovo.com and click User guides and manuals.
First Edition (February 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2013. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software...
User Guide - IdeaPad Y410p, Y510p - Page 12
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Connecting USB devices
You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer.
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 ...
User Guide - IdeaPad Y410p, Y510p - Page 29
... any preinstalled software, you can find the installation program on the D partition of your hard disk. If you cannot find the installation program there, you can also download it from the Lenovo consumer support website.
Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer? If your computer is preinstalled with a Windows operating system, Lenovo provides drivers for all...
User Guide - IdeaPad Y410p, Y510p - Page 30
... recovery.
BIOS setup utility
What is the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is ROM-based software. It displays basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other preferences.
How can I start the BIOS setup utility? To start the BIOS setup utility:
1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup...