LENOVO IDEAPAD Y700 User Manual

Lenovo
ideapad Y700

User Guide

Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.

Notes

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Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first.

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Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows® 10. 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

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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 ideapad Y700-15ACZ unless

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otherwise stated.

The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the

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actual product.

Regulatory Notice

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For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com.

First Edition (August 2015)

© Copyright Lenovo 2015.

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Lenovo

User Guide

User Guide

Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following
Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated.

Model name MT

Lenovo ideapad Y700-15ACZ

Lenovo ideapad Y700-15ISK

Lenovo ideapad Y700 Touch-15ISK

Lenovo ideapad Y700-17ISK

80NY

80NV

80NW

80Q0

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer..................................................................................... 1

Top view
Left-side view
Right-side view
Front view
Bottom view

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 ......................................................................................... 14

Configuring the operating system for the first time
Operating system interface
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down
Task and desktop management
Connecting to a wireless network
Get Started app
Touch screen operation (on select models)

Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System.............................................................................. 23

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 24

Frequently asked questions
Troubleshooting

Trademarks ...................................................................................................................................... 30

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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.

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Integrated camera

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Built-in microphone

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(with noise reduction)

Computer display

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JBL speakers

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Power button

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Numeric keypad

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Wireless LAN antennas

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Touchpad

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Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing Fn + F6.

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.

Provide the audio output.

Press this button to turn on the computer.

For details, see “Using the keyboard” on page 4.

Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.

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.

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 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.

Function key combinations

Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this

function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys .

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The following describes the features of each function key.

Fn + F1: Enters sleep mode.

Fn + F2: Turns on/off the backlight of the LCD screen.

Fn + F3: Opens the interface for selecting display options.

Fn + F5: Enables/disables Airplane mode.

Fn + F6: Enables/disables the touchpad.

Fn + F9: Opens the Settings charm.

Fn + F10: Opens the Search charm.

Fn + F11: Displays current apps.

Fn + PrtSc: Activates the system request.

Fn + Insert: Enables/disables the scroll lock.

Fn + Home: Activates the pause function.

Fn + End: Activates the break function.

Fn + / : Increases/decreases the display brightness.

Fn + / : Increases/decreases the volume.

Fn + Space
(on select models):

Adjusts the keyboard backlight (off dim bright off).

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AC power adapter jack

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USB port

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Notes:

• The red port is a USB 3.0 port.

• For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 7.

Memory card slot

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Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 8.

Combo audio jack

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Notes:

• The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.

• The recording function might not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected,

due to different industry standards.

Novo button

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Notes:

• You can use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp tip) to gently press the

Novo button.

• For details, see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery System” on page 23.

Connect the AC power adapter here.

Connects to USB devices.

Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.

Connects to headsets.

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.

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