Lenovo IDEAPAD Y700-14ISK User manual

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Lenovo 
ideapad Y700-14ISK
User Guide
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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®10.
If you are using another 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 in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer
to the actual product.
Regulatory Notice
• For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com.
First Edition (August 2015)
© Copyright Lenovo 2015.
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.

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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ......................................... 1
Top view ..................................................................................................................... 1
Left-side view ............................................................................................................ 5
Right-side view .......................................................................................................... 7
Front view ................................................................................................................ 10
Bottom view ............................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 ............................................. 13
Configuring the operating system for the first time .......................................... 13
Operating system interfaces .................................................................................. 13
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ............................................ 16
Connecting to a wireless network ........................................................................ 18
Get help from Windows ......................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ..................................20
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ................................................................22
Frequently asked questions ................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 24
Trademarks ........................................................................................... 27

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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.

aIntegrated
camera (on select
models)
Use the camera for video communication.
bBuilt-in
microphones
(with noise
reduction)
Capture sound which can be used for video conferencing,
voice narration, or audio recording.
cWireless LAN
antennas
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive
wireless radio signals.
dComputer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output.
eJBL speakers Provide the audio output.
fPower button Press this button to turn on the computer.
gTouch pad The touch pad 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 touch pad by pressing F6 ( ).
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Using the keyboard
Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate
hotkeys.
: Enters sleep mode. : Enables/disables the touch
pad.
: Turns on/off the backlight
of the LCD screen. : Opens Settings.
: Opens the interface for
selecting display options. : Opens the Search box.
: Enables/disables Airplane
mode.: Displays all currently active apps.
Note: If you changed the Hotkey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility,
you will need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey.

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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.
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + Home: Activate the pause function.
Fn + End: Activate the break function.
Fn + PgUp: Enable/Disable the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activate the insert function.
Fn + Space (on select
models)
Adjusts the keyboard backlight 
(off dim bright off).

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Left-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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aAC power adapter
jack
Connects to the AC power adapter.
bUSB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 6.
cCombo audio
jack
Connects to headsets.
•The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
•The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are
connected, due to different industry standards.
dNovo button 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 “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 20.
Notes:

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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 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 require 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.

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Right-side view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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aMemory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 8.
bUSB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices.
•The red port is a USB 3.0 port.
•For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 6.
cHDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a
display.
dRJ-45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
eKensington 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.
•Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of
security keyhole.
•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.
Notes:
Notes:

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Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
• SD eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
•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
1Push the memory card in until you hear a click.
2Gently 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.
Notes:

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Connecting network cables
To insert a network cable, do the following:
1Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down
gently a.
2Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port b.
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Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure
your computer.

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Front view -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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aSystem status
indicators
Symbol Indicator Indicator
status
Charge
status Meaning
Power
On (solid
white) --- The computer is powered on.
Blinking --- The computer is in sleep mode.
Off --- The computer is powered off.
Battery
On (solid
white)
Charging The battery has more than 80%
charge.
Discharging The battery has more than 20%
charge.
On (solid
amber) Discharging The battery has between 5%
and 20% charge.
Blinking
slowly
(white)
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. When the battery
charge reaches 20%, the
blinking color will change to
white.
Blinking
quickly
(amber)
Charging/
Discharging
The battery has less than 5%
charge.

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Touchpad
On (solid
white) --- The touchpad is disabled.
Off --- The touchpad is enabled.
Hard disk
drive Blinking --- The hard disk drive is reading or writing data.
Symbol Indicator Indicator
status
Charge
status Meaning

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Bottom view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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aVentilation slots Allow air to enter the computer for cooling.

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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10
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
Operating system interfaces --------------------------------------------------
The return of the Start menu
If you click the Start button in the lower-left corner, the Start menu is
displayed.
The power button is on the Start menu, click it you can choose to shut down
or restart the computer, or put the computer into sleep mode.
Through the Start menu, you can locate all the installed apps or view the
frequently used apps.

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The ACTION CENTER
Select the ACTION CENTER icon on the taskbar and the ACTION
CENTER is displayed.
From the ACTION CENTER, you can examine important notifications from
Windows and your apps. Moreover, you can change common settings
quickly.
Task View in taskbar
In Windows 10, you can add a new desktop and switch between different
desktops.
To add a new desktop, do the following:
• Click the Task View icon in the taskbar area.

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• Click New desktop.
To switch between desktops, click the Task View icon , then select your
desired desktop.

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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.
• Press the power button.
• Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start button.
Select Power Sleep.
Note: Put your computer to sleep before you move it. Moving your computer while the hard
disk drive 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. (Notebook mode only)
• Press the power button.
• Press the Windows button.