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©Lenovo China 2007
Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0 cover_en_1-4
Lenovo
IdeaPad Y730
User Guide User Guide V1.0 V1.0
TM
New World. New Thinking.
www.lenovo.com
P/N: 147001825
Printed in China
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0 cover_en_2-3 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following: • Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information on page 74. • Appendix D. Notices on page 122. • OneKey Rescue System User Guide included in the package with this publication. If your product is not working correctly, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE. For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 1 Friday, June 27, 2008 6:06 PM ENERGY STAR model information ® ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices. ® Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Lenovo computers of the following machine types, if the ENERGY STAR mark is affixed, h
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 2 Friday, June 27, 2008 6:06 PM For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov. Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to-day operations. To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to take effect when your com- puter has been inactive for a specified duration: Table 1. ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system Windows XP Window
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 3 Friday, June 27, 2008 6:06 PM Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity Dear user, While using your computer, you may discover that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is somewhat different from the disk capacity displayed by the operating system. For example, a nominal 40GB hard disk will appear as less than 40GB in the operating system. This discrepancy is not an error in hard disk installation nor any other problem, but a normal phenomenon of compute
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Friday, June 27, 2008 6:06 PM If a portion of the hard disk space has been used for some specific purpose, then the capacity indicated by the operating system will be even less than X × 0.931 G. II. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes Lenovo computers come with preinstalled OneKey Rescue System, so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery, which is used to store hard disk mirror and OneKey Rescue Syst
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Friday, June 27, 2008 6:06 PM Contents Chapter 1. Getting to Chapter 3. Know Your Computer .................. 1 Using external devices ...............45 Top View .......................................1 Connecting a Universal Serial Left-side View...............................3 Bus (USB) device.........................45 Right-side View ............................5 Connecting an IEEE 1394 Front View.....................................7 device .
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page ii Friday, June 27, 2008 6:06 PM Contents Chapter 6. Safety, Notice for Users Use, and Care Information......... 74 in the U.S.A. ..............................141 Important Safety Information .. 74 Notice on Deleting Data from Caring Your Computer ............. 91 Your Hard Disk ........................141 Accessibility and Comfort ........ 99 Trademarks ...............................143 Maintenance.............................. 102 Index..........
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page iii Friday, June 27, 2008 6:06 PM Contents iii
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 1 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Top View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. 1
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 2 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Integrated camera............................................................................ 25 Wireless LAN antennas An isotropic antenna system is built into the display for optimal reception, enabling wireless communication wherever you are. Computer display The color display with TFT technology provides clear and brilliant text and graphics. Note: Polymethyl methacrylat
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 3 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Left-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and charge the battery pack. 3
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Fan louvers The fan louvers allow warm air to exit the computer. Important: Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables or other objects do not block any of the fan louvers or else overheating of the computer may occur. VGA port ..................................................................................... 50, 52 Modem Port ...........................................
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Right-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 6 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Optical drive ..................................................................................... 23 USB 2.0 port ..................................................................................... 45 TV-in jack (Specific models only) Use this jack to connect with TV signal cable through the provided TV adapter (Analog input supported). Security keyhole Your computer come
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 7 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Front View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer System status indicators The system status indicators show the current status of your computer. Multi-media reader slot.................................................................... 24 CIR port............................................................................................. 25 Wireless device switch Use this switch to simultaneously turn on or turn off Wirel
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 9 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Bottom View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 10 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Battery latch - manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual latch to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Battery pack ..................................................................................... 40 Battery latch -
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 UG V1.0_en.book Page 11 Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:48 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Memory (RAM) compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Note: (1) Only purchase expansion m
