Lenovo IdeaPad Y70-70
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1. Speaker Provides subwoofer audio output Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling 11 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used The configuration process may include the procedures below Accepting the end user license agreement Configuring the Internet connection Registering the operating system Creating a user account 8 Operating system interfaces Windows 8 1 comes with two main user interfaces the Start screen and the Windows desktop To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop do one of the following Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen Press the Windows key D To switch from the desktop to the Start screen do one of the following Select Start H from the charms bar Press the Windows key Move the cursor to the lower left corner and then select the Start button Start screen 12 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 To2. To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery System your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and the OneKey Recovery System program files This default partition is hidden for security reasons which explains why the available disk space is less than the stated capacity m Backing up the system partition You can back up the system partition to an image file To back up the system partition Q Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Click System Backup Select a back up location and click Next to start the backup Notes e You can choose a back up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device Remove the removable hard disk drive before starting the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Otherwise data from the removable hard disk drive might be lost e The back up process may take a while The back up process is only available when Windows can be started normally m Restoring You can choose to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back up point To restore the system partition O Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Click System Recovery The computer will restart to the recovery environment Follow the on screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back up point Notes e The recovery process is irreve
3. Do the following If you are using the AC power adapter or the battery pack and the battery status indicator is on press Fn 4 to make the screen brighter If the power indicator is blinking press the Power button to resume from sleep mode If the problem persists follow the solution in the next problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Press Fn F2 to confirm whether the backlight of the LCD screen has been turned off Make sure that The display device driver is installed correctly The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set The monitor type is correct Is the operating system or programs installed correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced 23 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speakers even when the volume is turned up Battery pack problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty 0 Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty The operating time for a fully charged battery pack is short The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery pack The battery pack does not charge A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work Make sure that The Mute function is off The combo audio jack is not being used Speakers are selected as the playback device Discharge
4. For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 9 USB port Connects to USB devices Notes e The red port is a USB 3 0 port For details see Connecting USB device on page 7 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 Notes Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole e You are responsible for evaluating selecting and implementing the locking devices and security features Lenovo offers no comment judgment or warranty regarding the function quality or performance of locking devices and security features Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory cards Secure Digital SD card Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC card Secure Digital eXtended Capacity SDXC card MultiMediaCard MMC Notes e Insert only one card in the slot at a time This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth and so on Inserting a memory card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing a memory card Gen
5. display the charms do one of the following Move the cursor to the upper right or lower right corner until the charms bar is displayed Press the Windows key C Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for including settings files Web images Web videos etc 13 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 55 Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices including the devices to play print and project E Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer Also you can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when on the Desktop screen 14 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 When the computer is in sleep mode you can quickly wake it to resume use bypassing the startup process To put the computer to sleep do one of the following Close the display lid
6. Press the Power button Open the charms and then select Settings EH Power 9 gt Sleep Note Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep mode before you move your computer Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk causing loss of data To wake the computer do one of the following Press any key on the keyboard Press the Power button 15 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 E Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time shut it down To shut down the computer do one of the following Open the charms and then select Settings EH gt Power 9 gt Shut down Press and hold or right click the Start button in the lower left corner of the desktop screen and select Shut down or sign out gt Shut down Late 1 TD Tee Note The operation depends on the BIOS setup Please refer to the actual product 16 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 EH gt n to open the network configuration page Then toggle the airplane mode switch to Off Connecting to a wireless network After wireless has been enabled the computer will automatically scan for available wireless netwo
7. and recharge the battery pack The surge protector in the battery pack might be active Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector then turn on the computer again Make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility correctly OneKey Recovery System problems Backup cannot be made Failure to restore system partition to factory default Make sure that you are currently using a Windows operating system There may not be enough space to store the backed up data You will need to free more hard disk space on your backup s partition The system partition e g the partition size or the drive capacity of C has been modified 24 Other problems Your computer does not respond The computer does not start from a device you want The connected external device does not work Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 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 See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility Make sure that the BIOS setup utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled Make sure that the device is included in the Boo
8. cklight of the LCD screen Opens the interface for selecting display options Enables disables Airplane mode Enables disables the touchpad Opens the Settings charm Opens the Search charm Displays current apps Activates the system request Enables disables the scroll lock Activates the pause function Activates the break function Increases decreases the display brightness Increases decreases the volume Adjusts the keyboard backlight off gt dim bright off 8 Left side view BS amp B Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Connect the AC power adapter here AC power adapter jack RJ 45 port HDMI port USB port Notes The red port is a USB 3 0 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an external display Connects to USB devices For details see Connecting USB device on page 7 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer ZE Connecting network cables To insert a network cable do the following O Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ 45 cover down gently E Insert the connector into the RJ 45 port EJ Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Connecting USB device Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices The
9. d by pressing Fn F6 Numeric keypad For details see Using the keyboard on page 3 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 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key 9060000600G66000000050G OOOO IAU mm m EET C JE XC C COC XC COE X XO C JC JU C JEJEJEDODE JE JO JC JC JC JC EE VYVUUL UIT Function key combinations Enter Through the use of the function keys you can change operational features instantly To use this function press and hold Fn fi then press one of the function keys A DOO OOU OCT OJ OC Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer The following describes the features of each function key Fn Fi Fn F2 Fn F3 Fn F5 Fn F6 Fn F9 Fn F10 Fn F11 Fn PrtSc Fn Insert Fn Home Fn End Fn 4 y Fn 5 Fn Space on select models Enters sleep mode Turns on off the ba
10. 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 Note Typically Windows detects a new device after it has been connected and then installs the driver automatically However some devices may reguire you to install the driver before connecting Check the documentation provided by the device s manufacturer before connecting the device Before disconnecting a USB storage device make sure your computer has finished transferring data to that device Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the Windows notification area to remove the device before disconnecting Note If your USB device uses a power cord connect the device to a power source before connecting it Otherwise the device may not be recognized Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Right side view S PDIF jack Connects to S PDIF compliant devices for digital audio output Combo audio jack Connects to headsets Notes e The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones by default e The recording function might not be supported if third party headphones or headsets are connected due to different industry standards Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here Note
11. ity What is the BIOS setup utility The BIOS setup utility is a 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 O Shutdown the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup How can I change the boot mode There are two boot modes UEFI and Legacy Support To change the boot mode start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy Support on the boot menu When do I need to change the boot mode The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI mode If you need to install a legacy operating system such as Windows Linux or Dos etc that is any operating system before Windows 8 on your computer you must change the boot mode to Legacy Support The legacy operating system such as Windows Linux or Dos etc cannot be installed if you don t change the boot mode m Getting help How can I contact the customer support center See Chapter 3 Getting help and service in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide 21 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting Display problems When turn on the computer nothing appears on the screen When I turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank screen The screen goes blank while the computer is on BIOS password problems forgot my pa
12. lenovo Lenovo Y 0 70 Touch Y 70 80 Touch User Guide 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 Some features may not be available on your computer or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo Y70 70 Touch unless otherwise stated The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product Regulatory Notice For details refer to Guides amp Manuals at http support lenovo com First Edition June 2014 Copyright Lenovo 2014 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Contents Right side VIeW r eet LEO ZOLA RR es 8 ivo M P P 10 leone C 11 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 nn ntn nnn 12 Configuring the operating system for the first
13. panel may be damaged Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer DE Bm E EG Integrated camera Built in microphone with noise reduction Computer display Wireless LAN antennas Ventilation slots Use the camera for video communication or taking photos Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing voice narration or audio recording Provides brilliant visual output Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that the ventilation slots are not blocked or else the computer may overheat JBL speakers Power button Novo button Provide the audio output Press this button to turn on the computer When the computer is off or in hibernation mode press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System or the BIOS setup utility or to enter the boot menu Note For details see Lenovo OneKey Recovery System on page 19 Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse One piece multi touch ClickPad To move the pointer on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move Left click area Clicking in this area corresponds to the functions of clicking the left button on a conventional mouse Right click area Clicking in this area corresponds to the functions of clicking the right button on a conventional mouse Note You can enable disable the touchpa
14. r password You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service 22 Sleep problems The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately turns off The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power on self test POST Chapter 4 Troubleshooting The battery power is getting low Connect the AC power adapter to the computer 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 Note If the battery pack is charged and the temperature is within range have the computer serviced The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work Display panel problems The screen is blank The screen is unreadable or distorted Incorrect characters appear on the screen If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC power adapter to the computer then press any key or the Power button If the system still does not return from sleep mode stops responding or cannot be turned off reset the computer Unsaved data may be lost To reset the computer press and hold the Power button for four seconds or more If the computer is still not reset remove the AC power adapter
15. rks and display them in the wireless network list To connect to a wireless network click the network name in the list and then click Connect Note Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for connection To connect to one of those networks ask the network administrator or the Internet service provider ISP for the security key or passphrase 17 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 You can also get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More to explore Note Windows 8 1 also provides an app Help Tips You can find it on the Start screen to learn more information on new features of Windows 8 1 18 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 reguired Notes e If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU Linux Dos operating system OneKey Recovery System is not available
16. rsible Make sure to back up any data you wish to save on the system partition before starting the recovery process The recovery process may take a while So be sure to connect the AC power adapter to your computer during the recovery process The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally If Windows cannot be started then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System O Shut down the computer Press the Novo button From Novo Button Menu select System Recovery and press Enter 19 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 8 Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions by category m 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 Where can I find the hardware specifications for my computer You can find the hardware specification for your computer on the printed flyers which came with your computer Where can I find warranty information For the warranty applicable to your computer including the warranty period and type of warranty service see the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide SWSG that came with your computer m Drivers and preinstalled software Where are the installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software desk
17. ssword 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 If these items are properly set and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced Restore backed up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to its original factory contents using the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System If you still see only the cursor on the screen have the computer serviced Your screen saver or power management may be enabled Do one of the following to exit from the screen saver or to resume from sleep mode Touch the touchpad Press any key on the keyboard Press the Power button Press Fn F2 to confirm whether the backlight of the LCD screen has been turned off If you forget your user password ask the system administrator to clear your user password If you forget your hard disk drive password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service If you forget your administrator password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset you
18. t menu in the BIOS setup utility correctly While turned off press the Novo button to select the device you want the computer to start from Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB while the computer power is on Otherwise you might damage your computer When using high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive use an external device power adapter Otherwise the device may not be recognized or the system may shut down as a result 25 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both Other company products or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others 26 lenovo LOS BUIVO o ous 159 en US Rev AAOO
19. time 12 Operating system interfaces c The cliarms s 2 ntn dde eto eet a EN p n NP era eet ee eoi ea de RAM epe Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down 15 Connecting to a wireless network sees nte netten 17 Help and SUpport eme 18 Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery System ss is ne nt 19 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 2c ina an 20 Frequently asked questions netten nnne trente treten 20 boca S 22 Uu nn 26 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Top view Ip A C JL JU JL JL JL JL JL Jui JUL JL JUL JL JL Jt JJ JCXOOXOCOCODC UOCX ULI O UJUUUUUJUULJU JU UJUUU i UJUUJUJUULJUUUJU U JUDO UUUUUJUJUUUJUL ICU UUUUI JUULJUUUUU Note The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally Attention e 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
20. tly pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Note Before removing the memory card disable it by using the Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Front view System status indicators Symbol Indicator b Power Battery N Touchpad Hard disk O drive Indicator status On solid white Blinking Off On solid white On solid amber Blinking slowly white Blinking slowly amber Blinking guickly amber On solid white Off Blinking Charge status Charging Discharging Discharging Charging Charging Charging Discharging 10 Meaning The computer is powered on The computer is in sleep mode The computer is powered off The battery has more than 80 charge The battery has more than 20 charge The battery has between 5 and 20 charge 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 The battery has less than 20 charge When the battery charge reaches 20 the blinking color will change to white The battery has less than 5 charge The touchpad is disabled The touchpad is enabled The hard disk drive is reading or writing data Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Bottom view
21. top software Your computer did not come with installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software If you need to reinstall 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 the hardware devices that you need on the D partition of your hard disk You can also download the latest device drivers from the Lenovo consumer support website m Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with any recovery discs Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System if you need to restore the system to its original factory status 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 O Close all open programs and then restart the back up process 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 If there is critical data on the system partition back it up before starting recovery 20 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting m BIOS setup util
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