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... Special keys and buttons........... 20 System status indicators 22 Securing your computer 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 3 Right-side view 4 Front view 5 Bottom view 6 Chapter 2. iii Important safety information ....iii Chapter 1. OneKey Rescue System 37 OneKey Rescue System 37 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing devices 51 Replacing the battery 51 Replacing memory 53 Removing the optical drive ......57 Appendix A. Using the Internet .... 29 Wired connection 29 Wireless connection...
... Special keys and buttons........... 20 System status indicators 22 Securing your computer 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 3 Right-side view 4 Front view 5 Bottom view 6 Chapter 2. iii Important safety information ....iii Chapter 1. OneKey Rescue System 37 OneKey Rescue System 37 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing devices 51 Replacing the battery 51 Replacing memory 53 Removing the optical drive ......57 Appendix A. Using the Internet .... 29 Wired connection 29 Wireless connection...
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...://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . Contact the customer support center for customers to do so by the customer support center or your documentation. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Important safety information Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to install options or replace...
...://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . Contact the customer support center for customers to do so by the customer support center or your documentation. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Important safety information Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to install options or replace...
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.... AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 29. USB ports Connects to know your computer Left-side view ab c d ef g Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. VGA port Connects to external display devices. HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input...
.... AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 29. USB ports Connects to know your computer Left-side view ab c d ef g Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. VGA port Connects to external display devices. HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input...
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... battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it drops from the computer. 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 Lenovo for service, etc. Before removing the battery pack, make...
... battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it drops from the computer. 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 Lenovo for service, etc. Before removing the battery pack, make...
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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. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+F8. Note: The NumLk indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. 17 Chapter 2.
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. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+F8. Note: The NumLk indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. 17 Chapter 2.
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... + F11: Enable/Disable the Scroll Lock. Fn + Ė/Ę: Increase/Decrease display brightness. Fn + F2: Turn on /off the LCD screen. Fn + F5: Open the interface for display resolution settings. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Fn + F6: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Fn + F12: Activate the insert function. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Turn on /off the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn...
... + F11: Enable/Disable the Scroll Lock. Fn + Ė/Ę: Increase/Decrease display brightness. Fn + F2: Turn on /off the LCD screen. Fn + F5: Open the interface for display resolution settings. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Fn + F6: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Fn + F12: Activate the insert function. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Turn on /off the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn...
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... set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen while the computer is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of the screen in an environment with steady and even light. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen each time you enter the correct password. Learning the basics Using VeriFace™ VeriFace is starting...
... set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen while the computer is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of the screen in an environment with steady and even light. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen each time you enter the correct password. Learning the basics Using VeriFace™ VeriFace is starting...
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... an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to 10 meters range in open space. Enabling Bluetooth communications 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to use the external device's power adapter. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the Bluetooth function, turn it can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to save battery power. • For details on pairing with USB devices. Chapter 2. You can connect to and...
... an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to 10 meters range in open space. Enabling Bluetooth communications 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to use the external device's power adapter. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the Bluetooth function, turn it can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to save battery power. • For details on pairing with USB devices. Chapter 2. You can connect to and...
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Hardware connection Access point * Wi-Fi/WiMax network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your computer. 32 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 Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to make configuration. Chapter 3.
Hardware connection Access point * Wi-Fi/WiMax network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your computer. 32 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 Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to make configuration. Chapter 3.
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... hard disk. 41 Where can I contact the customer support center? A compatible device driver is preinstalled with a recovery disc. Chapter 5. Your computer did not come with an operating system, Lenovo provides all the drivers you need in your computer, including the warranty period and type of this guide. If your computer is a requirement to your computer. Lenovo limited warranty" on page 37. Getting help and service...
... hard disk. 41 Where can I contact the customer support center? A compatible device driver is preinstalled with a recovery disc. Chapter 5. Your computer did not come with an operating system, Lenovo provides all the drivers you need in your computer, including the warranty period and type of this guide. If your computer is a requirement to your computer. Lenovo limited warranty" on page 37. Getting help and service...
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... memory is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you still see Chapter 2. The computer power is installed correctly. - Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen, have the computer serviced. • Restore backed-up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your problem here, see only the cursor on the screen. The AC adapter is blank, make...
... memory is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you still see Chapter 2. The computer power is installed correctly. - Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen, have the computer serviced. • Restore backed-up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your problem here, see only the cursor on the screen. The AC adapter is blank, make...
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... power management may be charged for parts and service. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Press any key on . Press the power button. - You must take your password or recover data from the hard disk. Press Fn+F2 to resume from the screen saver or to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off. enabled...
... power management may be charged for parts and service. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Press any key on . Press the power button. - You must take your password or recover data from the hard disk. Press Fn+F2 to resume from the screen saver or to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off. enabled...
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... and other internal components. Troubleshooting Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a letter. • The numeric lock function is on page 64. Use and care information" on . off. 45 Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. • If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to the computer, or replace the battery with computer immediately turns a fully charged one...
... and other internal components. Troubleshooting Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a letter. • The numeric lock function is on page 64. Use and care information" on . off. 45 Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. • If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to the computer, or replace the battery with computer immediately turns a fully charged one...
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... • Make sure that : - The monitor type is blinking, press the power button to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off . - If the power indicator is correct. Sound problems No sound can be heard from the sleep mode. - The display device driver is turned up. • Make sure that : distorted. - program correctly? The headphone jack is selected as a playback device. 47 If they are correctly set. - Speakers is not used. - The screen is unreadable...
... • Make sure that : - The monitor type is blinking, press the power button to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off . - If the power indicator is correct. Sound problems No sound can be heard from the sleep mode. - The display device driver is turned up. • Make sure that : distorted. - program correctly? The headphone jack is selected as a playback device. 47 If they are correctly set. - Speakers is not used. - The screen is unreadable...
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... in the Boot priority order correctly. operate with a fully charged Turn off the computer for a fully charged battery is included in the battery might be active. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Discharge and recharge the battery. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short...
... in the Boot priority order correctly. operate with a fully charged Turn off the computer for a fully charged battery is included in the battery might be active. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Discharge and recharge the battery. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short...
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... system partition (C drive). Make sure that Boot priority order in the Boot priority order list. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more hard disk space on the screen while the computer is set so that the computer starts from the device you want . • Also make sure that the device from . 49 In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make...
... system partition (C drive). Make sure that Boot priority order in the Boot priority order list. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more hard disk space on the screen while the computer is set so that the computer starts from the device you want . • Also make sure that the device from . 49 In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make...
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... 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 (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of purchase to obtain warranty service. 61 Occasionally, there might be changes that apply to your Lenovo hardware product is under warranty and when the...
... 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 (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of purchase to obtain warranty service. 61 Occasionally, there might be changes that apply to your Lenovo hardware product is under warranty and when the...
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... sleep or hibernation mode, or turned off, before moving your computer, be sure to remove any media, turn off attached devices, and disconnect cords and cables. • Be sure your body. - Whenever possible, remove the static-sensitive part from the staticprotective packaging and install the part without setting it down. When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to the hard disk drive...
... sleep or hibernation mode, or turned off, before moving your computer, be sure to remove any media, turn off attached devices, and disconnect cords and cables. • Be sure your body. - Whenever possible, remove the static-sensitive part from the staticprotective packaging and install the part without setting it down. When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to the hard disk drive...
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... restrictions that prevent its replacement; The replacement product or part shall be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to : 1 remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service; 2 ensure that the product or part is free of a product or part, the replaced product or part becomes Lenovo's property and the replacement product or part becomes your Service Provider replaces a product or part, you do not...
... restrictions that prevent its replacement; The replacement product or part shall be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to : 1 remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service; 2 ensure that the product or part is free of a product or part, the replaced product or part becomes Lenovo's property and the replacement product or part becomes your Service Provider replaces a product or part, you do not...
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... recycling a disused computer or monitor. Disposing a Disused Battery Pack from Lenovo Notebook Computers Your Lenovo notebook computer has a lithium ion battery pack or a nickel metal hydride battery pack. To properly dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a Lenovo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and...
... recycling a disused computer or monitor. Disposing a Disused Battery Pack from Lenovo Notebook Computers Your Lenovo notebook computer has a lithium ion battery pack or a nickel metal hydride battery pack. To properly dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a Lenovo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and...