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... keys and buttons........... 20 System status indicators 23 Securing your computer 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 4 Right-side view 5 Front view 7 Bottom view 8 Chapter 2. Troubleshooting .......49 Frequently Asked Questions ....49 Troubleshooting 52 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 61 Replacing the battery 61 Replacing memory 63 Appendix A. OneKey Rescue System 43 OneKey Rescue System 43 Chapter 5. Getting to know your computer 24 Connecting external devices..... 26 Using Lenovo Quick Start (specific models...
... keys and buttons........... 20 System status indicators 23 Securing your computer 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 4 Right-side view 5 Front view 7 Bottom view 8 Chapter 2. Troubleshooting .......49 Frequently Asked Questions ....49 Troubleshooting 52 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 61 Replacing the battery 61 Replacing memory 63 Appendix A. OneKey Rescue System 43 OneKey Rescue System 43 Chapter 5. Getting to know your computer 24 Connecting external devices..... 26 Using Lenovo Quick Start (specific models...
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For a list of service and support phone numbers, go to install options or replace units (CRUs). Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Contact the customer support center for customers to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. viii Attention: • DO NOT take risks or attempt to do so...
For a list of service and support phone numbers, go to install options or replace units (CRUs). Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Contact the customer support center for customers to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. viii Attention: • DO NOT take risks or attempt to do so...
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... occur. Integrated wireless device switch Use this switch to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 28. Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Getting to know your computer. USB port Connects to turn on/off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on page 26. 4 jack Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 13. Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not supplied...
... occur. Integrated wireless device switch Use this switch to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 28. Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Getting to know your computer. USB port Connects to turn on/off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on page 26. 4 jack Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 13. Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not supplied...
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Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 33. Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see "Attaching a security lock (not supplied)" on page 24. 6 Chapter 1. Note: For details, see "Wired connection" on page 28. VGA port Connects to external display devices. RJ-45 port Connects to USB devices. Getting to know your computer USB port Connects to an Ethernet network.
Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 33. Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see "Attaching a security lock (not supplied)" on page 24. 6 Chapter 1. Note: For details, see "Wired connection" on page 28. VGA port Connects to external display devices. RJ-45 port Connects to USB devices. Getting to know your computer USB port Connects to an Ethernet network.
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... battery immediately after it drops from the computer. Chapter 2. Learning the basics Notes: • You are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer to Lenovo for service...
... battery immediately after it drops from the computer. Chapter 2. Learning the basics Notes: • You are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer to Lenovo for service...
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To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+Insert. Note: The indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. 17 Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. Chapter 2.
To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+Insert. Note: The indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. 17 Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. Chapter 2.
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... volume level. 19 Fn + Esc: Turn on /off the integrated camera. Fn + Insert Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Fn + F2: Turn on /off the LCD screen. Fn + F5: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Fn + F11: Activate the F12 function. Fn + Delete Enable/Disable the Scroll Lock. Fn + F8: Stop playback of Windows Media Player. Fn + F1: Enter standby/sleep mode. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key...
... volume level. 19 Fn + Esc: Turn on /off the integrated camera. Fn + Insert Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Fn + F2: Turn on /off the LCD screen. Fn + F5: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Fn + F11: Activate the F12 function. Fn + Delete Enable/Disable the Scroll Lock. Fn + F8: Stop playback of Windows Media Player. Fn + F1: Enter standby/sleep mode. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key...
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... be from being used unless you power on the screen each time you enter the correct password. Note: This password can be used by others. Learning the basics Using VeriFace™ VeriFace is starting up. 25 For details about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the computer. Note: The face registration and verification works best in BIOS setup utility. Enter your computer...
... be from being used unless you power on the screen each time you enter the correct password. Note: This password can be used by others. Learning the basics Using VeriFace™ VeriFace is starting up. 25 For details about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the computer. Note: The face registration and verification works best in BIOS setup utility. Enter your computer...
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... wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to 10 meters range in use . Connecting a Bluetooth enabled device (specific models only) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. Notes: • Before removing the ExpressCard device, unable it by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility. • The dummy card is used for future use . You can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to save battery power...
... wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to 10 meters range in use . Connecting a Bluetooth enabled device (specific models only) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. Notes: • Before removing the ExpressCard device, unable it by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility. • The dummy card is used for future use . You can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to save battery power...
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Notes: • Pairing methods may vary by operating systems. • For details on the devices that you need to connect to the computer. 2 Open My Bluetooth Places in All Programs from start menu, click Add a Bluetooth Device, follow the Bluetooth Setup Wizard to the instructions of the relevant device. 30 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Pairing devices 1 Enable the Bluetooth function on pairing devices, please refer to pair the devices.
Notes: • Pairing methods may vary by operating systems. • For details on the devices that you need to connect to the computer. 2 Open My Bluetooth Places in All Programs from start menu, click Add a Bluetooth Device, follow the Bluetooth Setup Wizard to the instructions of the relevant device. 30 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Pairing devices 1 Enable the Bluetooth function on pairing devices, please refer to pair the devices.
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Hardware connection Access point * S12 Wi-Fi/WiMax network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to make configuration. Chapter 3. Using the Internet Using Wi-Fi/WiMax (specific models only) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to configure your computer. 36
Hardware connection Access point * S12 Wi-Fi/WiMax network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to make configuration. Chapter 3. Using the Internet Using Wi-Fi/WiMax (specific models only) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to configure your computer. 36
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... computer is a requirement to your hard disk. 50 Troubleshooting Where are the recovery discs? Lenovo limited warranty" on page 43. A compatible device driver is pre-installed with a recovery disc. For an explanation of warranty service, see "Chapter 4. Where can I install the device drivers? OneKey Rescue System" on page 85. For the warranty applicable to ensure correct operation and performance of this guide. See "Appendix A. Your computer did...
... computer is a requirement to your hard disk. 50 Troubleshooting Where are the recovery discs? Lenovo limited warranty" on page 43. A compatible device driver is pre-installed with a recovery disc. For an explanation of warranty service, see "Chapter 4. Where can I install the device drivers? OneKey Rescue System" on page 85. For the warranty applicable to ensure correct operation and performance of this guide. See "Appendix A. Your computer did...
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... servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Touch the touchpad. - A Password problem I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to resume from the hard disk. enabled. Proof of purchase is on the keyboard. - Troubleshooting My screen goes blank while • Your screen saver or power management...
... servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Touch the touchpad. - A Password problem I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to resume from the hard disk. enabled. Proof of purchase is on the keyboard. - Troubleshooting My screen goes blank while • Your screen saver or power management...
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... other internal components. Troubleshooting Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a letter. • The numeric lock function is charged. - The computer enters standby mode immediately after Power-on page 72. The operating temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is getting low. off. 54 Chapter 5. To disable it, press Fn + Insert. The battery is on. The critical low-battery error...
... other internal components. Troubleshooting Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a letter. • The numeric lock function is charged. - The computer enters standby mode immediately after Power-on page 72. The operating temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is getting low. off. 54 Chapter 5. To disable it, press Fn + Insert. The battery is on. The critical low-battery error...
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... headphone jack is selected as a playback device. protector, then turn on the computer again. The battery does not charge. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the battery might be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up. • Make sure that the hard disk drive is included in Chapter 2. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that...
... headphone jack is selected as a playback device. protector, then turn on the computer again. The battery does not charge. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the battery might be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up. • Make sure that the hard disk drive is included in Chapter 2. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that...
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Make sure that Boot priority order in BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from which the computer starts is included in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the device is enabled. Chapter 5. Restore to repair system kernel files appears when using System Repair. Troubleshooting A prompt to factory default feature cannot be used. Other problems The computer does not respond. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. •...
Make sure that Boot priority order in BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from which the computer starts is included in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the device is enabled. Chapter 5. Restore to repair system kernel files appears when using System Repair. Troubleshooting A prompt to factory default feature cannot be used. Other problems The computer does not respond. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. •...
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... not covered: • Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Be sure to retain your proof of application programs To determine if your reseller, if authorized 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...
... not covered: • Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. Be sure to retain your proof of application programs To determine if your reseller, if authorized 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...
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Appendix B. Use, and care information - Whenever possible, remove the static-sensitive part from the staticprotective packaging and install the part without setting it . When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other metal surface. Be gentle with your computer • Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and...
Appendix B. Use, and care information - Whenever possible, remove the static-sensitive part from the staticprotective packaging and install the part without setting it . When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other metal surface. Be gentle with your computer • Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and...
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... owner to have your Service Provider service a product or part if you agree to the original product or part. Lenovo limited warranty Replacement of a product or part When the warranty service involves the replacement of the period remaining on the original product. The replacement product or part provided by Lenovo may not be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to : 1 remove all features, parts, options...
... owner to have your Service Provider service a product or part if you agree to the original product or part. Lenovo limited warranty Replacement of a product or part When the warranty service involves the replacement of the period remaining on the original product. The replacement product or part provided by Lenovo may not be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to : 1 remove all features, parts, options...
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... as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery If you must comply with local ordinances and regulations. To properly dispose of a Lenovo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and...
... as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery If you must comply with local ordinances and regulations. To properly dispose of a Lenovo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and...