Lenovo User Guide Legion Y730 17ICH Laptop Legiony730 15ich Ug En 201808
2018-08-08
User Manual: Lenovo User Guide Legion Y730-17ICH Laptop Legion Y730-17ICH Laptop
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User Guide 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. • The latest Safety and Warranty Guide, Setup Guide, and Regulatory Notice are available on the Lenovo Support Web site at: https://support.lenovo.com. • The latest electronic compliance information and environmental declarations are available from the Lenovo compliance information Web sites. ‐ To view compliance information, go to: https://www.lenovo.com/compliance. ‐ To download environmental information, go to: https://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration. • 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. • Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windows operating system through Windows Update. As a result, some information in this guide may become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources for the latest information. • The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. First Edition (June 2018) © Copyright Lenovo 2018. 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 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ......................................... 1 Top view ..................................................................................................................... Left‐side view ............................................................................................................ Right‐side view .......................................................................................................... Rear view .................................................................................................................... Bottom view ............................................................................................................... Status indicators ........................................................................................................ 1 4 5 6 7 9 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer ......................................... 12 Microsoft resources for Windows ......................................................................... Windows 10 desktop components ........................................................................ Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ............................................ Connecting to a wireless network ........................................................................ Using the keyboard ................................................................................................. 12 13 15 16 17 Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows ................................... 21 Restoring from a system restore point ................................................................. 22 Resetting your computer ........................................................................................ 23 Using a recovery drive to restore or recover Windows ..................................... 24 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ................................................................ 26 Display problems .................................................................................................... Sleep problems ........................................................................................................ Battery pack problems ............................................................................................ Sound problems ...................................................................................................... Other problems ........................................................................................................ 26 27 28 28 28 Trademarks .......................................................................................... 30 i Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Figure 1. Top view - Lenovo Legion Y730-15 series 1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Figure 2. Top view - Lenovo Legion Y730-17 series Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. Attention: • Do not open the display panel beyond 180 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful not to leave pens or any other objects between the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged. 2 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Integrated camera The integrated camera can be used for video conferencing. b Built-in microphones Capture sound for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. c Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. d Wireless antennas The wireless antennas are connected with the built‐in wireless adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals. e Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. When Windows is running, press the Power button to put the computer into sleep mode. f Keyboard For details, see “Using the keyboard” on page 17. g Touch pad and click buttons Touch pad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move. Click buttons: The functions of the Click buttons correspond to those of the left and right mouse buttons on a computer mouse. Note: You can enable/disable the touch pad by pressing Fn + F11. 3 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view --------------------------------------------------------------- Figure 3. Left-side view - Lenovo Legion Y730-15/17 series a Ventilation slots (outlet) Dissipate internal heat. b Combo audio jack The combo audio jack can be used to connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5 mm (0.14 inch), 4‐pole plug. Notes: • 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. c 4 USB (Type-C) port This USB (Type‐C) port supports Thunderbolt™ 3. Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view ------------------------------------------------------------- Figure 4. Right-side view - Lenovo Legion Y730-15/17 series a Ventilation slots (outlet) Dissipate internal heat. b USB (Type-A) port This USB port supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 standard. c Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the System Recovery or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: Use the tip of a paper clip to press the Novo button. 5 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Rear view ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Figure 5. Rear view - Lenovo Legion Y730-15/17 series a Ventilation slots (outlet) Dissipate internal heat. b Mini DisplayPort c HDMI-out port The Mini DisplayPort and the HDMI‐out port can be used to connect your computer with external display devices. d USB (Type-A) port This USB port supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard. e RJ-45 port The RJ‐45 port can be used to connect your computer to a cable modem, a router, or a wired network. f USB (Type-A) port This USB port supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard. g ac power jack Connects to the included ac power adapter. h Kensington Mini Security slot For attaching a Kensington MiniSaver™ Mobile (or compatible) lock. Note: Compatible cables are needed and are sold separately. Note: Lock is not supplied. When purchasing a lock, choose one that utilizes the Cleat™ locking mechanism and verify its compatibility with the slot before purchase. A lock utilizing the T‐Bar™ locking mechanism is not compatible with the Kensington Mini Security slot. 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view ------------------------------------------------------------------ Figure 6. Bottom view - Lenovo Legion Y730-15 series 7 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Figure 7. Bottom view - Lenovo Legion Y730-17 series a Fans The fans help to cool internal components and prevent overheating. b Subwoofer Dedicated for the reproduction of low‐pitched audio frequencies. Note: Subwoofer is only available on Lenovo Legion Y730‐17 series. c Ventilation slots (intake) Enable air to circulate in the computer to ensure proper cooling, especially the cooling of the microprocessors. d Speakers Your computer is equipped with a pair of stereo speakers. 8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Status indicators ---------------------------------------------------------This section helps you locate and identify the various status indicators on your computer. 3 2 1 Figure 8. Indicators - Lenovo Legion Y730-15 series 9 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 1 3 2 Figure 9. Indicators - Lenovo Legion Y730-17 series a Camera indicator When this indicator is on, the camera is in use. b Power indicator c 10 Indicator status Meaning Solid blue The computer is powered on. Slow blinking blue The computer is in sleep mode. Off The computer is powered off. Caps Lock indicator When this indicator is on, you can type uppercase letters directly. Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 1 2 Figure 10. Indicators - Lenovo Legion Y730-15/17 series a Battery indicator ac power Indicator status Disconnected Off Connected b Meaning The battery is not being charged. Solid amber The battery has been charged between 0% and 79%. Solid white The battery has been charged between 80% and 100%. Rear connector indicators When the computer is powered on, these indicators are on. Customize indicators and backlights using CUE The power indicator, rear connector indicators and keyboard backlight can be customized in CUE (software). Type ʺCUEʺ in Windows 10 search box to locate and start CUE. Note: CUE may not be pre‐installed on some models. If you cannot locate CUE on your computer, connect your computer to the Internet. CUE can be installed automatically if your computer is connected to the Internet. 11 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Microsoft resources for Windows --------------------------Microsoft provides a comprehensive set of information about Windows. • The preinstalled Tips app provides new features and tips for Windows. You can start the Tips app by typing “Tips” in the search box of your Windows desktop and selecting the matching results. • The preinstalled Get Help app provides support and assistance for using Windows. You can start the Get Help app by typing “Get Help” in the search box of your Windows desktop and selecting the matching result. You must be connected to the Internet to use the Get Help app. • The Microsoft support Web site https://support.microsoft.com/ provides comprehensive helpful information about Windows. 12 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Windows 10 desktop components --------------------------- Figure 11. Windows 10 desktop a Settings button b Power button c Start button d Search box e Task view button f Battery status icon g Wireless status icon h Action center Settings button Settings lets you perform basic tasks. You can also search for more settings using the settings search box. Battery status icon You can move your pointer to this icon to check the battery status. The battery status icon displays the percentage of battery power remaining and how long you can use your computer before you must charge the battery. 13 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Wireless status icon This icon shows the status of your computer’s wireless connection. • Your computer is not connected to any wireless network. • Your computer is connected to a wireless network. • Airplane mode is on. Action center Here you can find important notifications from Windows and your apps. You can also change common settings quickly. 14 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer 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 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 up the computer, do one of the following: • Press any key on the keyboard. • Press the power button. Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer, do one of the following: • Move the cursor to the lower‐left corner, and then select the Start button. Select Power Shut down. • Right‐click the Start button in the lower‐left corner and select Shut down or sign out Shut down. 15 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Connecting to a wireless network --------------------------Wireless connection is the transfer of data using radio waves instead of cables. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Your computer comes with a built‐in Wi‐Fi network card to help you establish wireless connections and monitor connection status. 1 Click the wireless icon in the notification area. Note: If the wireless icon is not displayed, airplane mode may be turned on. 2 Select the network name you want to connect to and click Connect. 3 Enter the security key when prompted and click Next. Turning on/off airplane mode • Press Fn + F8 on the keyboard. • Click Start Settings Network & Internet Airplane mode. Slide the toggle for Airplane mode to turn it on or off. • In action center, click the Airplane mode button to turn it on or off. 16 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Using the keyboard ----------------------------------------------------Hotkeys Some keys on the keyboard are printed with symbols. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone to change certain settings quickly. Note: Some hotkeys share keys with function keys (F1 to F12). If Hotkey mode is set as disabled in the BIOS setup utility, you need to press the Fn key with these hotkeys to access certain settings. M1 M2 Figure 12. Hotkeys - Lenovo Legion Y730-15 series 17 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Figure 13. Hotkeys - Lenovo Legion Y730-17 series Hotkey Function Mutes/unmutes the sound. / Increases/decreases the volume level. Enables/disables built‐in microphones. / Increases/decreases display brightness. Switches display devices. Turns on/off airplane mode. Displays the Settings app. Enables/disables the integrated camera. Enables/disables the touch pad. Enables the print screen function. Note: It is only available on Lenovo Legion Y730‐15 series. Enables the insert function. Fn + Space: Adjusts the keyboard backlight. Note: The keyboard backlight can be customized in CUE (software). 18 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Starts Magic Y Key (software). Starts/Ends screen recording. Note: It is available when you are playing games. The function of the two keys can be customized in Magic Y Key. / Note: These two keys are only available on Lenovo Legion Y730‐15 series. / Increases/decreases keyboard backlight. Setting hotkey mode The Hotkey Mode setting in the BIOS setup utility determines whether hotkeys takes precedence over function keys. 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup. 3 In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of Hotkey Mode to Enabled or Disabled. 4 Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes. Hidden keys Some numeric and character keys on your keyboard can be used with the Fn key to enable certain settings. These keys are called hidden keys. Q Figure 14. Hidden keys - Lenovo Legion Y730-15 series 19 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Q Figure 15. Hidden keys - Lenovo Legion Y730-17 series Fn + B: Activates the break function. Fn + P: Activates the pause function. Fn + K: Enables/Disables scroll lock. Fn + S: Activates system request. Fn + 4: Enters sleep mode. Fn + Q: Adjusts the speed of the fans. (Normal ‐ Fast) Numeric keypad Lenovo Legion Y730‐17 series include a dedicated numeric keypad. When enabled, it can be used to enter numbers quickly. Note: Some hotkeys share keys with the numeric keys. Press the Num Lock key to disable the numeric keys if you want to use these hotkeys. Figure 16. Numeric keypad - Lenovo Legion Y730-17 series 20 Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows This chapter provides information about the recovery options for Windows 10. You may need to recover or restore Windows if you encounter the following situations: • Your computer cannot start properly. • Your computer does not work well after installing apps, drivers, or updates. Windows 10 provides several options for you to recover or restore Windows. The following table helps you decide which option to use if you’re having problems with your computer. Problem Available options Your computer isn’t working well after installing apps, drivers, or updates. Restore from a system restore point. Your computer isn’t working well and you don’t know what is causing the problem. Reset your computer. Windows cannot start properly. Use a recovery drive to recover or restore your computer. You want to recycle or donate your computer. Reset your computer. 21 Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows Restoring from a system restore point -----------------1 In the search box of your Windows desktop, search for Recovery and then select it. 2 Select Open System Restore Next. 3 Select a restore point and then select Next Finish. Note: You may select Scan for affected programs to check which program and driver installation is associated with a particular restore point. Windows System Restore System Restore is a tool included in Windows. It monitors changes to Windows system files and saves system state as a restore point. If your computer does not work properly after installing apps, drivers, or updates, you can revert your system to a previous restore point. Note: Reverting your system to a previous restore point does not affect your personal data. System Restore creates restore points in three cases: • automatically when it detects changes to Windows system files • at regular intervals (if set up by the user) • at any time by the user Creating a system restore point manually You can use Windows System Restore to create a restore point at any time. 1 In the search box of Windows desktop, search for Create a restore point and then select it. 2 Select the System Protection tab and then select Create. 22 Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows Resetting your computer ------------------------------------------If your computer isn’t working well and you’re not sure why, you can reset your computer. 1 To reset your computer: • When the computer is off, press the Novo button to open the Novo Menu; select System Recovery Troubleshoot Reset this PC. • In Windows, go to Settings Update & security Recovery; under Reset this PC, select Get Started. 2 Choose an option. • If you want to keep your personal files, select Keep my files. • Otherwise, select Remove everything. Note: If you’re planning to donate, recycle, or sell your PC, use this option and choose to fully clean the drive. This might take an hour or two, but it makes it harder for other people to recover files you’ve removed. 23 Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows Using a recovery drive to restore or recover Windows ------------------------------------------------------------------------If Windows cannot start properly, you can use a recovery drive (created in advance) to restore or recover Windows. 1 Connect the recovery drive to your computer; restart your computer and set it up to start from the recovery drive. 2 On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot. 3 Choose a recovery option. • Select Advanced Options System Restore to restore your computer to a system restore point. • Select Recover from a drive. Note: If you did not select the Back up system files to the recovery drive option when creating the recovery drive, Recovery from a drive is not available. Attention: • All personal files created on your computer will be deleted after recovering from the drive. Creating a recovery drive Use a USB drive (not included) to create a recovery drive. You can use it to fix problems with your computer in cases when Windows cannot start properly. 1 In the search box of your Windows 10, search for Create a recovery drive and then select it. Note: The search box is located in the lower‐left corner of the desktop, next to the Start button. 2 Make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and then select Next. 3 Connect a USB drive to your computer, select it and then select Next Create. Attention: • If there are personal files on the USB drive, back up all personal files before using it to create a recovery drive. 24 Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows Important: • When your recovery drive is created, you might see a Delete the recovery partition from your PC option. If you want to free up drive space on your computer, select it and then select Delete. Otherwise, select Finish. 25 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Display problems ------------------------------------------------------------ When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. Ensure that: • The ac power adapter is connected to the computer and plugged into a working electrical outlet. • The computer power is on. (Press the power button again for confirmation.) • The brightness level of the screen is appropriately set. If these items are correctly set, yet the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on a blank screen. • Turn off the computer, and then turn it on again. • If the problem persists, restore backed‐up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to its original factory contents using the Windows recovery system. If you still see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. The screen goes blank while the computer is on. Your screen saver or power management may be enabled. Do one of the following to resume from sleep mode: • Press any key on the keyboard. • Press the power button. The screen is blank. Do the following: • If you are using the ac power adapter or the battery pack, and the battery status indicator shows that the battery is not depleted, press Fn + F6 to make the screen brighter. • If the system status 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.” 26 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: • The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set. • The monitor type is correct. Incorrect characters appear on the screen. Are the operating system or programs installed correctly? If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. Sleep problems --------------------------------------------------------------- The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. The battery power is getting low. Connect the ac power adapter to the computer. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on self-test (POST). 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 resume from sleep mode, and the computer does not work. • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the ac power adapter to the computer and then press the power button. • If the system still does not resume 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 eight seconds or more. If the computer is still not reset, remove the ac power adapter. 27 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Battery pack problems --------------------------------------------------- Battery status icon displaying status incorrectly Your computer shuts down before the battery status icon shows empty, or your computer continues operating after the battery status icon shows empty. • Recharge the battery. Sound problems ------------------------------------------------------------- No sound can be heard from the speakers even when the volume is turned up. Make sure that: • The Mute function is off. • The combo audio connector is not being used. • The speakers are selected as the playback device. Other problems --------------------------------------------------------------- Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for eight 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. ‐ To disable the sleep timer, click Start Settings System Power & sleep; under Sleep, select Never in the pull down menu. A connected external device does not work. • Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB while the computer power is on. Otherwise, you might damage your computer. 28 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting • 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, and the system may shut down as a result. 29 Trademarks LENOVO, LENOVO logo and LEGION logo are trademarks of Lenovo. Microsoft , Windows and Cortana are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. The terms HDMI and HDMI High‐Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. USB Type‐C and USB‐C are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum. Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U. S. and/or other countries. DisplayPort is trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. Wi‐Fi is registered trademark of Wi‐Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2018 Lenovo. 30 en-US Rev. AA00
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