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... around the world 38 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 39 Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty 46 Warranty information 50 Appendix D. Learning the basics 9 First use 9 Using AC adapter and battery 11 Using the touchpad 12 Using the keyboard 13 Special keys and buttons 15 System status indicators 16 Securing your hard disk 64 Appendix F. 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. Use, and care information...
... around the world 38 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 39 Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty 46 Warranty information 50 Appendix D. Learning the basics 9 First use 9 Using AC adapter and battery 11 Using the touchpad 12 Using the keyboard 13 Special keys and buttons 15 System status indicators 16 Securing your hard disk 64 Appendix F. 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. Use, and care information...
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... power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Danger: • Open the cover of CD/DVD drive, power adapter, battery pack or other unserviceable parts. iv Attention: • DO NOT take risks or attempt to install options or replace units (CRUs). Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . Contact the customer support center for more than 15 minutes. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions...
... power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Danger: • Open the cover of CD/DVD drive, power adapter, battery pack or other unserviceable parts. iv Attention: • DO NOT take risks or attempt to install options or replace units (CRUs). Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . Contact the customer support center for more than 15 minutes. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions...
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... as a TV or a display. e HDMI port (specific 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. Note: For details, see "Wired connection" on page 17. Note: For details, see "Attaching a security lock (not supplied)" on page 21. g ExpressCard®slot (specific models only) Insert ExpressCard device here. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. f USB port Connects to a wired network. c RJ-45 port Connects to USB devices. Chapter 1.
... as a TV or a display. e HDMI port (specific 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. Note: For details, see "Wired connection" on page 17. Note: For details, see "Attaching a security lock (not supplied)" on page 21. g ExpressCard®slot (specific models only) Insert ExpressCard device here. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. f USB port Connects to a wired network. c RJ-45 port Connects to USB devices. Chapter 1.
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... battery pack, make the computer display. Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is low, you use your computer to send your computer: for service, etc. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is connected to insert the battery pack when using Windows Power Options. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power...
... battery pack, make the computer display. Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is low, you use your computer to send your computer: for service, etc. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is connected to insert the battery pack when using Windows Power Options. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power...
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... integrated wireless devices settings (enable/ disable). Fn + F9: Start/Pause playback of the LCD screen. Fn + F10: Stop playback of the function keys b. Fn + F11: Skip to other connected display devices. Fn + PrtSc: Activate the system request. Fn + / : Increase/Decrease sound volume. 14 Fn + F8: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Fn + Delete Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F3: Shift to the previous track. Fn + / : Increase/Decrease display brightness. To use of each function key. Fn + F5: Open...
... integrated wireless devices settings (enable/ disable). Fn + F9: Start/Pause playback of the LCD screen. Fn + F10: Stop playback of the function keys b. Fn + F11: Skip to other connected display devices. Fn + PrtSc: Activate the system request. Fn + / : Increase/Decrease sound volume. 14 Fn + F8: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Fn + Delete Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F3: Shift to the previous track. Fn + / : Increase/Decrease display brightness. To use of each function key. Fn + F5: Open...
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...: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears during starting up your password at the prompt. Learning the basics Securing your computer This section provides information about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on your software. Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system's "password". Enter your...
...: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears during starting up your password at the prompt. Learning the basics Securing your computer This section provides information about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on your software. Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system's "password". Enter your...
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... pull the memory card out of the memory card slot. 2 Slide the memory card in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of your computer when the memory card slot is used for future use . SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Chapter 2. Note: Only use the external device's power adapter. Removing a memory card 1 Push the 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...
... pull the memory card out of the memory card slot. 2 Slide the memory card in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of your computer when the memory card slot is used for future use . SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Chapter 2. Note: Only use the external device's power adapter. Removing a memory card 1 Push the 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...
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... code. 4 Pairing is not in the Control Panel, click Add Wireless Device, select the device to connect, and click Next. 3 Select a pairing option, and whether to save battery power. Note: The actual maximum range may vary by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility. • The dummy card is used for future use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to pair with a Bluetooth enabled device 1 Enable the Bluetooth function of your computer as near your computer when the ExpressCard slot...
... code. 4 Pairing is not in the Control Panel, click Add Wireless Device, select the device to connect, and click Next. 3 Select a pairing option, and whether to save battery power. Note: The actual maximum range may vary by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility. • The dummy card is used for future use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to pair with a Bluetooth enabled device 1 Enable the Bluetooth function of your computer as near your computer when the ExpressCard slot...
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... number them in Windows In Windows, you can back up the data on the system partition (C drive) to other media, such as another disk partition, CD/DVD discs or removable storage devices. Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery in the correct order. • For computers without an optical drive, an external optical drive is turned off. Within the program, you can run these features make OneKey Rescue System an important utility for easy restore...
... number them in Windows In Windows, you can back up the data on the system partition (C drive) to other media, such as another disk partition, CD/DVD discs or removable storage devices. Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery in the correct order. • For computers without an optical drive, an external optical drive is turned off. Within the program, you can run these features make OneKey Rescue System an important utility for easy restore...
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... hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. Where can I find detailed answers. Where are the main hardware features of this guide. For an explanation of warranty service, see Lenovo G450/G550 Setup Poster. Getting help and service" on page 40 of this guide. Lenovo limited warranty" on page 23. OneKey rescue system" on page 46. Chapter 5. See "Appendix D. See "Appendix B. What are the recovery discs...
... hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. Where can I find detailed answers. Where are the main hardware features of this guide. For an explanation of warranty service, see Lenovo G450/G550 Setup Poster. Getting help and service" on page 40 of this guide. Lenovo limited warranty" on page 23. OneKey rescue system" on page 46. Chapter 5. See "Appendix D. See "Appendix B. What are the recovery discs...
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... hard disk drive replaced. Keyboard problems A number appears when you still see Chapter 2. To disable it, press Fn + Insert. The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the original factory contents using screen. If you enter...
... hard disk drive replaced. Keyboard problems A number appears when you still see Chapter 2. To disable it, press Fn + Insert. The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the original factory contents using screen. If you enter...
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... replace the battery with a fully charged one. The display device driver is within range, have sleep mode and the computer does entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is on self-test - Incorrect characters appear on page 40. The operating temperature is installed correctly. - Check the power indicator. • If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to start DVD playback. -orYou get poor or no playback of video, DVD...
... replace the battery with a fully charged one. The display device driver is within range, have sleep mode and the computer does entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is on self-test - Incorrect characters appear on page 40. The operating temperature is installed correctly. - Check the power indicator. • If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to start DVD playback. -orYou get poor or no playback of video, DVD...
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..., see "Handling the battery" in the Boot priority order correctly. computer for a fully charged battery is selected as the partition size or the drive capacity of C, has been modified. 28 A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue System to store the backed up . • Make sure that the hard disk drive is turned up data. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can not be...
..., see "Handling the battery" in the Boot priority order correctly. computer for a fully charged battery is selected as the partition size or the drive capacity of C, has been modified. 28 A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue System to store the backed up . • Make sure that the hard disk drive is turned up data. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can not be...
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... starts is included in the Boot priority order list. Make sure that the Boot priority order in the BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the device is enabled. The connected external device does • Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than not work. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system shut down may result. 29 USB while the computer power is set so that the computer starts from a device you are working...
... starts is included in the Boot priority order list. Make sure that the Boot priority order in the BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the device is enabled. The connected external device does • Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than not work. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system shut down may result. 29 USB while the computer power is set so that the computer starts from a device you are working...
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... sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of greater capacity. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off . Handling a hard disk drive • Do not drop the drive or subject it repaired. b a 31 Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup...
... sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of greater capacity. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off . Handling a hard disk drive • Do not drop the drive or subject it repaired. b a 31 Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup...
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... help and information by Lenovo, will find a wide variety of a Web download (connection charges may apply) or from Lenovo to do if you . The address for Windows product updates. Occasionally, there might be caused 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 fix the problem. • Lenovo hardware repair - This section contains...
... help and information by Lenovo, will find a wide variety of a Web download (connection charges may apply) or from Lenovo to do if you . The address for Windows product updates. Occasionally, there might be caused 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 fix the problem. • Lenovo hardware repair - This section contains...
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... damage your computer, software, or data. • It is complete. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it is warm- Registering your computer if you are replacing a device, or else verify that were not created by you; The static electricity could break the adapter plug. • Turn off your computer also enables Lenovo to ensure that...
... damage your computer, software, or data. • It is complete. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it is warm- Registering your computer if you are replacing a device, or else verify that were not created by you; The static electricity could break the adapter plug. • Turn off your computer also enables Lenovo to ensure that...
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... the customer support center, please make a point to back up to date with current drivers and revisions. • Keep up your hard disk drive on a regular basis to improve data seek and read the device driver information release notes prior to updating for maintenance 1 Check the capacity of you ever need to take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. • Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. •...
... the customer support center, please make a point to back up to date with current drivers and revisions. • Keep up your hard disk drive on a regular basis to improve data seek and read the device driver information release notes prior to updating for maintenance 1 Check the capacity of you ever need 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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... it will arrange for replacement. Appendix C. If your Service Provider determines that is unable to install. Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts are in good working order and at least functionally equivalent. If so, your application of software updates or the installation of a CRU by Lenovo may not be new, but it is at least functionally equivalent to either repair or replace your product, your sole...
... it will arrange for replacement. Appendix C. If your Service Provider determines that is unable to install. Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts are in good working order and at least functionally equivalent. If so, your application of software updates or the installation of a CRU by Lenovo may not be new, but it is at least functionally equivalent to either repair or replace your product, your sole...
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... collecting and recycling of home-used computers sold in Japan may have components that is provided free of charge for the collecting, reuse, and recycling of a battery pack, you must do so in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and follow that person's instructions. Computers and monitors are a company employee and need to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc...
... collecting and recycling of home-used computers sold in Japan may have components that is provided free of charge for the collecting, reuse, and recycling of a battery pack, you must do so in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and follow that person's instructions. Computers and monitors are a company employee and need to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc...