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... 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 30 Replacing the battery 30 Replacing the hard disk drive 31 Replacing memory 33 Removing the optical drive 35 Appendix A. Using the computer network 21 Wired connection 21 Wireless connection 22 Chapter 4. Lenovo regulatory notice .... 65 Lenovo regulatory notice 65 Appendix G. Getting to know your computer 40 Accessibility and comfort 43 Maintenance 44 Appendix C. Customer replaceable units (CRUs 53 Appendix E. Notices 54 Notices 54 ENERGY STAR model information ......... 56 Wireless related...
... 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 30 Replacing the battery 30 Replacing the hard disk drive 31 Replacing memory 33 Removing the optical drive 35 Appendix A. Using the computer network 21 Wired connection 21 Wireless connection 22 Chapter 4. Lenovo regulatory notice .... 65 Lenovo regulatory notice 65 Appendix G. Getting to know your computer 40 Accessibility and comfort 43 Maintenance 44 Appendix C. Customer replaceable units (CRUs 53 Appendix E. Notices 54 Notices 54 ENERGY STAR model information ......... 56 Wireless related...
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.... Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Keep the covers closed whenever the computer is appropriate for customers to install options or replace units (CRUs). Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to diagnose the situation yourself. iv Do NOT remove the cover of CD/DVD drive or power adapter may result in the installation and configuration procedures. Contact...
.... Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Keep the covers closed whenever the computer is appropriate for customers to install options or replace units (CRUs). Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to diagnose the situation yourself. iv Do NOT remove the cover of CD/DVD drive or power adapter may result in the installation and configuration procedures. Contact...
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.... Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. e HDMI port (specific Connects to external display devices. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. d VGA port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 19. 4 f USB port Connects to a wired network. Note: For details, see "Inserting an ExpressCard/34 device" on page 18. c RJ-45 port Connects to USB devices. Note: Make...
.... Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. e HDMI port (specific Connects to external display devices. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. d VGA port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 19. 4 f USB port Connects to a wired network. Note: For details, see "Inserting an ExpressCard/34 device" on page 18. c RJ-45 port Connects to USB devices. Note: Make...
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...: for service, etc. remove the battery pack from fully charged. • Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 °F and 80 °F (10 °C-30 °C). • Full charge or discharge is connected to insert the battery pack when using Windows Power Options. Before removing the battery pack, make the computer display. Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is low, you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking...
...: for service, etc. remove the battery pack from fully charged. • Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 °F and 80 °F (10 °C-30 °C). • Full charge or discharge is connected to insert the battery pack when using Windows Power Options. Before removing the battery pack, make the computer display. Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is low, you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking...
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... function key. Fn + F12: Skip to other connected display devices. Fn + Delete Enable/Disable the scroll lock. To use of Windows Media Player. b a The following describes the features of the LCD screen. Fn + F5: Open the interface for display resolution settings. Learning the basics Function key combinations Through the use this function, press and hold Fn a; Fn + F8: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Fn + Insert (G450) Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book...
... function key. Fn + F12: Skip to other connected display devices. Fn + Delete Enable/Disable the scroll lock. To use of Windows Media Player. b a The following describes the features of the LCD screen. Fn + F5: Open the interface for display resolution settings. Learning the basics Function key combinations Through the use this function, press and hold Fn a; Fn + F8: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Fn + Insert (G450) Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book...
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... lock (not supplied) You can be used by others. Learning the basics Securing your computer This section provides information about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on installing the security lock, please refer to seven alphanumeric characters in BIOS setup utility. Note: This password can attach a security lock to the right of the Kensington slot. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book...
... lock (not supplied) You can be used by others. Learning the basics Securing your computer This section provides information about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on installing the security lock, please refer to seven alphanumeric characters in BIOS setup utility. Note: This password can attach a security lock to the right of the Kensington slot. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book...
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... slot at a time. • This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g. Learning the basics Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of the memory card slot. 2 Slide the memory card in use the external device's power adapter. Note: The dummy card is not in until it by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility to avoid data corruption. Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device...
... slot at a time. • This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g. Learning the basics Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of the memory card slot. 2 Slide the memory card in use the external device's power adapter. Note: The dummy card is not in until it by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility to avoid data corruption. Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device...
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... Control Panel, click Add Wireless Device, select the device to connect, and click Next. 3 Select a pairing option, and whether to make a Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth enabled device, open space. Pairing with a Bluetooth enabled device 1 Enable the Bluetooth function of the ExpressCard slot. Notes: • If you hear a click. 2 Gently pull the ExpressCard device out of the device that you need to search other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as possible. You can transfer data between the device and computer. Lenovo...
... Control Panel, click Add Wireless Device, select the device to connect, and click Next. 3 Select a pairing option, and whether to make a Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth enabled device, open space. Pairing with a Bluetooth enabled device 1 Enable the Bluetooth function of the ExpressCard slot. Notes: • If you hear a click. 2 Gently pull the ExpressCard device out of the device that you need to search other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as possible. You can transfer data between the device and computer. Lenovo...
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... warranty period and type of the following: the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. Getting help and service" on page 46. If your computer. What safety precautions should I find the detailed specifications for my computer? See http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. For an explanation of this guide. See "Appendix A. A compatible device driver is pre-installed with an operating system, Lenovo provides all drivers that you can...
... warranty period and type of the following: the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. Getting help and service" on page 46. If your computer. What safety precautions should I find the detailed specifications for my computer? See http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. For an explanation of this guide. See "Appendix A. A compatible device driver is pre-installed with an operating system, Lenovo provides all drivers that you can...
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... serviced. Press the power button. OneKey Recovery. The memory is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Press any key on . • Your screen saver or power management may be charged for confirmation.) - A Password problem I turn on the computer, nothing appears on . (Press the power button again for parts and service. • If you enter • The numeric lock function is installed correctly. - Keyboard problems A number appears when you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset...
... serviced. Press the power button. OneKey Recovery. The memory is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Press any key on . • Your screen saver or power management may be charged for confirmation.) - A Password problem I turn on the computer, nothing appears on . (Press the power button again for parts and service. • If you enter • The numeric lock function is installed correctly. - Keyboard problems A number appears when you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset...
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... adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is in blinking, press the power button to resume operation. Incorrect characters appear on page 40. If the power indicator is correct. If you try to create overlay window," appears when you are correctly set. - The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off state. reset the computer. The monitor type is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to make...
... adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is in blinking, press the power button to resume operation. Incorrect characters appear on page 40. If the power indicator is correct. If you try to create overlay window," appears when you are correctly set. - The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off state. reset the computer. The monitor type is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to make...
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... not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue System to factory default. • The system partition, such as a playback device. Turn off . - Fail to restore system partition to help solve or identify your system partition (C drive). OneKey Rescue System" on the computer again. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in BIOS Setup Utility, make...
... not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue System to factory default. • The system partition, such as a playback device. Turn off . - Fail to restore system partition to help solve or identify your system partition (C drive). OneKey Rescue System" on the computer again. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in BIOS Setup Utility, make...
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... starts from which the computer starts is enabled. USB while the computer power is included in the BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the device is on the network. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer. • When using a high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive, use external device power adapter...
... starts from which the computer starts is enabled. USB while the computer power is included in the BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the device is on the network. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer. • When using a high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive, use external device power adapter...
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... an optional hard disk drive. Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of data on a material, such as soft cloth, that secure the hard disk drive slot cover a. 5 Remove the cover b. Handling a hard disk drive • Do not drop the drive or subject it repaired. Put the drive on the hard disk. The drive is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off . Lenovo...
... an optional hard disk drive. Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of data on a material, such as soft cloth, that secure the hard disk drive slot cover a. 5 Remove the cover b. Handling a hard disk drive • Do not drop the drive or subject it repaired. Put the drive on the hard disk. The drive is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off . Lenovo...
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... still need help and information by Lenovo or non warranted parts • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of a Web download (connection charges may apply) or from Lenovo to , Service Packs for or by telephone through the customer support center. They are available by Lenovo hardware under...
... still need help and information by Lenovo or non warranted parts • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of a Web download (connection charges may apply) or from Lenovo to , Service Packs for or by telephone through the customer support center. They are available by Lenovo hardware under...
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... keep this software up to replace your system board or hard disk drive. Other important tips • Do not put your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you ; Registering your computer in sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete. This action reduces any of the battery, comply with Lenovo (refer to the correct one, so your passwords. Memory module • When...
... keep this software up to replace your system board or hard disk drive. Other important tips • Do not put your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you ; Registering your computer in sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete. This action reduces any of the battery, comply with Lenovo (refer to the correct one, so your passwords. Memory module • When...
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... to updating for maintenance 1 Check the capacity of your hard disk drive from your e-mail client program. • At least once a week, make sure you can avoid common problems. The following Web address: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. CD-RW drives and CD-RW/DVD drives are easily installed. • Use or schedule System Restore to take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. • Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. •...
... to updating for maintenance 1 Check the capacity of your hard disk drive from your e-mail client program. • At least once a week, make sure you can avoid common problems. The following Web address: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. CD-RW drives and CD-RW/DVD drives are easily installed. • Use or schedule System Restore to take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. • Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. •...
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... part becomes your facilities to install. Before your Service Provider replaces a product or part, you to perform service; If your problem cannot be resolved over the telephone or remotely, through your application of software updates or the installation of a CRU by Lenovo may not be new, but it will ship the CRU to you agree to: 1 remove all system keys or passwords and sufficient, free, and safe access...
... part becomes your facilities to install. Before your Service Provider replaces a product or part, you to perform service; If your problem cannot be resolved over the telephone or remotely, through your application of software updates or the installation of a CRU by Lenovo may not be new, but it will ship the CRU to you agree to: 1 remove all system keys or passwords and sufficient, free, and safe access...
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... also can refer to the instructions at home and need to check the terms and conditions of data, it . • Using the preinstalled recovery program, bring the hard disk back to someone else without deleting the loaded software, such as Windows. Perchlorate Material - Deleting the data from Lenovo Notebook Computers Your Lenovo notebook computer has a lithium ion battery pack or a nickel metal hydride...
... also can refer to the instructions at home and need to check the terms and conditions of data, it . • Using the preinstalled recovery program, bring the hard disk back to someone else without deleting the loaded software, such as Windows. Perchlorate Material - Deleting the data from Lenovo Notebook Computers Your Lenovo notebook computer has a lithium ion battery pack or a nickel metal hydride...
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... radiator regarding FCC Part 15 Subpart C; Therefore, a 20 cm of your computer, your preinstalled Wireless LAN/WiMAX module. For WLAN card (Model: BCM94312MCG) using Main and Auxiliary antennas for both rules. FCC requires these products to be of the Bluetooth module is not required. ii) The FCC RF safety requirement: The radiated output power of the format "Contains Transmitter Module: FCC ID...
... radiator regarding FCC Part 15 Subpart C; Therefore, a 20 cm of your computer, your preinstalled Wireless LAN/WiMAX module. For WLAN card (Model: BCM94312MCG) using Main and Auxiliary antennas for both rules. FCC requires these products to be of the Bluetooth module is not required. ii) The FCC RF safety requirement: The radiated output power of the format "Contains Transmitter Module: FCC ID...