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..., and services have been developed exclusively at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Some features may not be available on your computer and/or your computer may include features that you , but it supports, be slightly different. For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to...
..., and services have been developed exclusively at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Some features may not be available on your computer and/or your computer may include features that you , but it supports, be slightly different. For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to...
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... bear with us because there might lead to an inconsistency in the actual makeup of the equipment to improve the full performance and reliability of Lenovo notebook soon, we are most honored to have done our best to read the manual. In order to make sure to avoid human errors in... making sure that were not found and checked out before printing. It will not substantially affect your cooperation! Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 1 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Respective Users Dear user, Thanks for your use of the...
... bear with us because there might lead to an inconsistency in the actual makeup of the equipment to improve the full performance and reliability of Lenovo notebook soon, we are most honored to have done our best to read the manual. In order to make sure to avoid human errors in... making sure that were not found and checked out before printing. It will not substantially affect your cooperation! Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 1 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Respective Users Dear user, Thanks for your use of the...
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...; 1024 × 1024) ≈ X × 0.931 G In addition, if a portion of the hard disk space has been used for specific purposes Lenovo computers may find that of the hard disk manufacturers. For the sake of safety, this partition varies according to store hard disk mirror and OneKey Rescue... of 1024, i.e. 1GB = 1,024MB, 1MB = 1,024KB, 1KB = 1,024 bytes. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 2 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Explanation of hard disk capacity Dear user, While using your computer is that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is somewhat different from the nominal...
...; 1024 × 1024) ≈ X × 0.931 G In addition, if a portion of the hard disk space has been used for specific purposes Lenovo computers may find that of the hard disk manufacturers. For the sake of safety, this partition varies according to store hard disk mirror and OneKey Rescue... of 1024, i.e. 1GB = 1,024MB, 1MB = 1,024KB, 1KB = 1,024 bytes. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 2 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Explanation of hard disk capacity Dear user, While using your computer is that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is somewhat different from the nominal...
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...-side view 4 Right-side view 5 Front view 6 Bottom view 7 Chapter 2. Getting to know your computer 40 Accessibility and comfort 43 Maintenance 44 Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty 46 Warranty information 50 Appendix D. OneKey Rescue System..........23 OneKey Rescue System 23 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 24...64 Notice on the Web 37 Calling the customer support center ........ 37 Getting help around the world 38 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 39 Appendix B. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Contents Important safety ...
...-side view 4 Right-side view 5 Front view 6 Bottom view 7 Chapter 2. Getting to know your computer 40 Accessibility and comfort 43 Maintenance 44 Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty 46 Warranty information 50 Appendix D. OneKey Rescue System..........23 OneKey Rescue System 23 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 24...64 Notice on the Web 37 Calling the customer support center ........ 37 Getting help around the world 38 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 39 Appendix B. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Contents Important safety ...
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...present inside any crack or damage. Attention: • Lightning storm may damage the computer and result in this first Personal computers are electronic devices. Do NOT use your notebook personal computer. Lenovo limited warranty" on page 46. Read this document does not alter the ...terms of the computer and AC adapter, especially parts with your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Limited Warranty. To protect yourself from liquids. Unpack Inspect the covers of your computer. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page ii Wednesday, ...
...present inside any crack or damage. Attention: • Lightning storm may damage the computer and result in this first Personal computers are electronic devices. Do NOT use your notebook personal computer. Lenovo limited warranty" on page 46. Read this document does not alter the ...terms of the computer and AC adapter, especially parts with your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Limited Warranty. To protect yourself from liquids. Unpack Inspect the covers of your computer. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page ii Wednesday, ...
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...a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or battery pack that draw large amounts of electricity. Do NOT share an electrical outlet with your computer or cause an electric shock or fire. iii Turn off wireless devices where they may present a safety hazard. Danger: • Overloading the...slots causing overheat of your body in a hospital or at an airport. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page iii Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Important safety information Keep a good ventilation of the computer and other home or commercial appliances that appears to overheat or even catch a...
...a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or battery pack that draw large amounts of electricity. Do NOT share an electrical outlet with your computer or cause an electric shock or fire. iii Turn off wireless devices where they may present a safety hazard. Danger: • Overloading the...slots causing overheat of your body in a hospital or at an airport. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page iii Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Important safety information Keep a good ventilation of the computer and other home or commercial appliances that appears to overheat or even catch a...
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...or replace units (CRUs). iv Attention: • DO NOT take risks or attempt to do so by the customer support center or your computer. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Danger: • Open the cover of ... to service a product yourself unless instructed to diagnose the situation yourself. Contact the customer support center for more than 15 minutes. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed ...
...or replace units (CRUs). iv Attention: • DO NOT take risks or attempt to do so by the customer support center or your computer. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Danger: • Open the cover of ... to service a product yourself unless instructed to diagnose the situation yourself. Contact the customer support center for more than 15 minutes. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed ...
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Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degree. When closing the display panel, be damaged. 1 Otherwise, the display panel may differ from the actual product. Getting to know your computer Top view Lenovo G550 f ei d a b c b g h i Note: The illustrations in this manual may be careful NOT to the actual product. Please refer to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 1 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1.
Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degree. When closing the display panel, be damaged. 1 Otherwise, the display panel may differ from the actual product. Getting to know your computer Top view Lenovo G550 f ei d a b c b g h i Note: The illustrations in this manual may be careful NOT to the actual product. Please refer to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 1 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1.
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... sound. 3 b Wireless module antennas (specific models only) The built-in microphone (with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 3 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. c Computer display d Volume buttons (specific models only) e OneKey Rescue System button The LCD display with noise reduction) can be used...
... sound. 3 b Wireless module antennas (specific models only) The built-in microphone (with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 3 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. c Computer display d Volume buttons (specific models only) e OneKey Rescue System button The LCD display with noise reduction) can be used...
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... Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. g ExpressCard®slot (specific models only) Insert ExpressCard device here. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. Getting to USB devices. Note: Make sure that ...none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. f USB port Connects to know your computer Left-side view a b c d e f g a Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. models only) ...
... Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. g ExpressCard®slot (specific models only) Insert ExpressCard device here. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. Getting to USB devices. Note: Make sure that ...none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. f USB port Connects to know your computer Left-side view a b c d e f g a Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. models only) ...
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Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 18. b Optical drive c AC power adapter jack Reads/Burns optical disks. Getting to know your computer Right-side view a c b a USB port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 11. 5 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1.
Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 18. b Optical drive c AC power adapter jack Reads/Burns optical disks. Getting to know your computer Right-side view a c b a USB port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 11. 5 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1.
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... only) Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Connects to an external microphone. Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not supplied)" on your computer Front view Lenovo G550 a a Lenovo G450 b cd e b cd e a Speakers b Integrated wireless device switch c Microphone jack d Headphone jack The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. Getting to...
... only) Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Connects to an external microphone. Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not supplied)" on your computer Front view Lenovo G550 a a Lenovo G450 b cd e b cd e a Speakers b Integrated wireless device switch c Microphone jack d Headphone jack The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. Getting to...
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... memory. For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. Houses the computer's main memory and wireless module. Wireless module is secured in this compartment. 8 Hard ... used to keep the battery pack secured in place. The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Getting to know your computer Lenovo G450 a 1 b e 2 g f d a Battery latch manual b Battery pack c Memory/Wireless module/CPU (central processing unit) compartment (G550) d Hard ...
... memory. For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. Houses the computer's main memory and wireless module. Wireless module is secured in this compartment. 8 Hard ... used to keep the battery pack secured in place. The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Getting to know your computer Lenovo G450 a 1 b e 2 g f d a Battery latch manual b Battery pack c Memory/Wireless module/CPU (central processing unit) compartment (G550) d Hard ...
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...AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Turn on the computer Press the power button to turn on the computer. Configure the operating system You may include the procedures below. • ...Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to configure the operation system when it is running on AC power. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to install the battery pack. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book ...
...AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Turn on the computer Press the power button to turn on the computer. Configure the operating system You may include the procedures below. • ...Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to configure the operation system when it is running on AC power. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to install the battery pack. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book ...
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...sleep state. Attention: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it down your computer If you finish working with your computer. To wake the computer, do one of the following . • Press the power button. • ...Press any key on the keyboard. Shutting down . To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following . • Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. • Press Fn + F1. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 10 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter ...
...sleep state. Attention: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it down your computer If you finish working with your computer. To wake the computer, do one of the following . • Press the power button. • ...Press any key on the keyboard. Shutting down . To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following . • Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. • Press Fn + F1. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 10 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter ...
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... You are not going to use your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make sure the computer has been shut down. 11 You need to Lenovo for an extended period of the battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately ...after it with a fully charged one. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it...
... You are not going to use your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make sure the computer has been shut down. 11 You need to Lenovo for an extended period of the battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately ...after it with a fully charged one. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it...
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... (a~c) (specific models only) a Volume up b Volume down c Mute/Unmute OneKey Rescue System button ( d) • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue System if Lenovo OneKey Rescue System has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start... Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue System" on page 23. 15 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page ...
... (a~c) (specific models only) a Volume up b Volume down c Mute/Unmute OneKey Rescue System button ( d) • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue System if Lenovo OneKey Rescue System has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start... Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue System" on page 23. 15 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page ...
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ab a Caps lock indicator b Num lock indicator c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk indicator cdef 16 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status.
ab a Caps lock indicator b Num lock indicator c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk indicator cdef 16 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status.
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... and even light. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears during starting up your password at the prompt. The computer cannot be from being removed without your computer from being used unless you power on installing the security lock, please refer to ... that it , a prompt appears on the screen each time you enter the correct password. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. For details on the computer. For more instructions on page 4 for the location of security keyhole. • You are...
... and even light. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears during starting up your password at the prompt. The computer cannot be from being removed without your computer from being used unless you power on installing the security lock, please refer to ... that it , a prompt appears on the screen each time you enter the correct password. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. For details on the computer. For more instructions on page 4 for the location of security keyhole. • You are...
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... memory card until it by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility to avoid data corruption. Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with an ExpressCard/34 slot used for future use the ExpressCard/34 devices. 18 SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Gently ...Notes: • Insert ONLY one card in use the external device's power adapter. Note: Before removing the memory card, unable it clicks into place. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Note: The dummy card is not in the slot at...
... memory card until it by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility to avoid data corruption. Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with an ExpressCard/34 slot used for future use the ExpressCard/34 devices. 18 SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Gently ...Notes: • Insert ONLY one card in use the external device's power adapter. Note: Before removing the memory card, unable it clicks into place. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Note: The dummy card is not in the slot at...