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... drive 19 Using memory cards 20 Using Lenovo remote (specific models only 22 Using the integrated camera 22 Using the Internet 23 Securing your computer 1 Top view...1 Left-side view ...3 Right-side view ...5 Front view ...7 Bottom view...9 Chapter 2. Using external devices 35 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device 35 Connecting an eSATA device 37 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 38 Connecting an ExpressCard/34 device 39 Connecting an external display 41 i Getting to know your computer 29 Installing device drivers 31 Using battery...
... drive 19 Using memory cards 20 Using Lenovo remote (specific models only 22 Using the integrated camera 22 Using the Internet 23 Securing your computer 1 Top view...1 Left-side view ...3 Right-side view ...5 Front view ...7 Bottom view...9 Chapter 2. Using external devices 35 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device 35 Connecting an eSATA device 37 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 38 Connecting an ExpressCard/34 device 39 Connecting an external display 41 i Getting to know your computer 29 Installing device drivers 31 Using battery...
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... 107 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 111 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 113 Appendix C. Specifications 114 Specifications...114 ii Getting help and service 58 Getting help and service 58 Getting help on the Web 59 Calling the Customer Support Center 59 Getting help around the world 62 Chapter 6. Contents Connecting a headphone and audio device 43 Connecting an external microphone 45 Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices (specific models only 46 Chapter 4. Safety, use, and...
... 107 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 111 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 113 Appendix C. Specifications 114 Specifications...114 ii Getting help and service 58 Getting help and service 58 Getting help on the Web 59 Calling the Customer Support Center 59 Getting help around the world 62 Chapter 6. Contents Connecting a headphone and audio device 43 Connecting an external microphone 45 Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices (specific models only 46 Chapter 4. Safety, use, and...
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Getting to know your computer System status indicators Microphone jack (external 45 Headphone jack (S/PDIF) (external 43 Memory card slot 20 Integrated wireless device switch Use this switch to disable the wireless radio of all the integrated wireless devices on your computer. CIR port 22 CIR port, used for Lenovo remote controller. 8 Chapter 1.
Getting to know your computer System status indicators Microphone jack (external 45 Headphone jack (S/PDIF) (external 43 Memory card slot 20 Integrated wireless device switch Use this switch to disable the wireless radio of all the integrated wireless devices on your computer. CIR port 22 CIR port, used for Lenovo remote controller. 8 Chapter 1.
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... place. When you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to disassemble it. Battery pack 31 SIM card slot (inside the battery bay, specific models only) 10 If you insert a battery pack, this latch in the unlocked position. Battery latch - Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Central Processing Unit (CPU)/ Memory (RAM) compartment Hard Disk compartment Important: Do...
... place. When you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to disassemble it. Battery pack 31 SIM card slot (inside the battery bay, specific models only) 10 If you insert a battery pack, this latch in the unlocked position. Battery latch - Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Central Processing Unit (CPU)/ Memory (RAM) compartment Hard Disk compartment Important: Do...
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Using your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in this manual may differ from the actual product. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8. * The illustrations in the standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. Please refer to the actual product. 14 Chapter 2.
Using your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in this manual may differ from the actual product. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8. * The illustrations in the standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. Please refer to the actual product. 14 Chapter 2.
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... other possible users know the proper passwords in any combination. For details about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you enter the correct password. This password can be used by others. Establishing different kinds of the screen in the environment with steady and even light. Note: The face registration and verification works best in BIOS Setup Utility. 30...
... other possible users know the proper passwords in any combination. For details about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you enter the correct password. This password can be used by others. Establishing different kinds of the screen in the environment with steady and even light. Note: The face registration and verification works best in BIOS Setup Utility. 30...
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... five seconds after the computer is on; Chapter 3. Your computer comes with USB ports compatible with USB devices such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, external hard disk drive, printer and scanner. Attention: Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB, eSATA and 1394 cables while the computer power is shut down to disconnect external devices. Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device -------- Y450 35 Using external devices Your computer has many built-in features and...
... five seconds after the computer is on; Chapter 3. Your computer comes with USB ports compatible with USB devices such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, external hard disk drive, printer and scanner. Attention: Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB, eSATA and 1394 cables while the computer power is shut down to disconnect external devices. Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device -------- Y450 35 Using external devices Your computer has many built-in features and...
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... recover data from the hard disk. The numeric lock function is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Keyboard problems A number appears when you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced. To disable it, press Fn + F8. 51 You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Troubleshooting A password problem...
... recover data from the hard disk. The numeric lock function is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Keyboard problems A number appears when you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced. To disable it, press Fn + F8. 51 You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Troubleshooting A password problem...
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... computer serviced. Check the sleep indicator. 52 Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. The computer enters sleep mode (the sleep indicator turns on) immediately after Power-on and the computer does not work. If the battery is charged and the temperature is depleted. If the computer does not return from sleep mode, or the sleep indicator stays...
... computer serviced. Check the sleep indicator. 52 Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. The computer enters sleep mode (the sleep indicator turns on) immediately after Power-on and the computer does not work. If the battery is charged and the temperature is depleted. If the computer does not return from sleep mode, or the sleep indicator stays...
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For details, see OneKey Rescue System User Guide. 56 Chapter 4. Use the OneKey Recovery to help solve or identify your problem. Make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot menu in Chapter 2. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. Troubleshooting The battery does not charge. For details about OneKey Recovery, see "Handling the battery" in BIOS Setup Utility correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start.
For details, see OneKey Rescue System User Guide. 56 Chapter 4. Use the OneKey Recovery to help solve or identify your problem. Make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot menu in Chapter 2. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. Troubleshooting The battery does not charge. For details about OneKey Recovery, see "Handling the battery" in BIOS Setup Utility correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start.
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... AC adapter and the battery. Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. The computer does not start from the device you want . Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. See the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utility.
... AC adapter and the battery. Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. The computer does not start from the device you want . Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. See the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utility.
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... 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 parts not manufactured for a full explanation of purchase to help and service Engineering change management - Please ensure that apply to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com, and click Warranty, then follow the instructions on the screen...
... 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 parts not manufactured for a full explanation of purchase to help and service Engineering change management - Please ensure that apply to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com, and click Warranty, then follow the instructions on the screen...
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... 80 percent of these components. Safety, use, and care information outlet adapter or to the equipment. Consult an electrician for the product you are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. 70 Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet. Power supply statement Danger: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any component that has...
... 80 percent of these components. Safety, use, and care information outlet adapter or to the equipment. Consult an electrician for the product you are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. 70 Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet. Power supply statement Danger: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any component that has...
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... setting it . - When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. Limit your body. - Wherever possible, ground your computer to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on it down. Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information - Do not place the part on the computer cover or other circuit boards...
... setting it . - When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. Limit your body. - Wherever possible, ground your computer to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on it down. Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information - Do not place the part on the computer cover or other circuit boards...
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... and 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. 94 CD-RW drives and CDRW/DVD drives are available for maintenance 1 Check the capacity of your data. Note: Always take a system snapshot periodically. Chapter 6. If the hard disk drive gets too full, Windows will slow down and might produce errors. 2 Empty your...
... and 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. 94 CD-RW drives and CDRW/DVD drives are available for maintenance 1 Check the capacity of your data. Note: Always take a system snapshot periodically. Chapter 6. If the hard disk drive gets too full, Windows will slow down and might produce errors. 2 Empty your...
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... computer uses discs as the recovery media, do not remove the disc from the drive until you are prompted to date on device drivers on or the message written down. When calling the Customer Support Center, please make sure you have your machine type, model, and serial number available and the computer is helpful to have the AC power adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. Turn...
... computer uses discs as the recovery media, do not remove the disc from the drive until you are prompted to date on device drivers on or the message written down. When calling the Customer Support Center, please make sure you have your machine type, model, and serial number available and the computer is helpful to have the AC power adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. Turn...
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... your purchase price. Replacement of a product or part When the warranty service involves the replacement of a product or part, the replaced product or part becomes Lenovo's property and the replacement product or part becomes your Service Provider determines that it is at least functionally equivalent to repair your product, your Service Provider will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent. If your property...
... your purchase price. Replacement of a product or part When the warranty service involves the replacement of a product or part, the replaced product or part becomes Lenovo's property and the replacement product or part becomes your Service Provider determines that it is at least functionally equivalent to repair your product, your Service Provider will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent. If your property...
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... easy to help you remove and replace the part. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are accessible only by either one or two screws. There are two types of CRUs include memory modules and hard disk drives. Internal CRUs (located within the computer that are safe for replacing all external CRUs. Once the access panel is removed, only the specific CRU is typically secured by opening the computer's outer...
... easy to help you remove and replace the part. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are accessible only by either one or two screws. There are two types of CRUs include memory modules and hard disk drives. Internal CRUs (located within the computer that are safe for replacing all external CRUs. Once the access panel is removed, only the specific CRU is typically secured by opening the computer's outer...
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... drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack, you are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/service/recycle/personal http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/service/recycle/personal Disposing of charge for collecting and recycling a disused computer or monitor. Disposing a disused battery pack from Lenovo notebook computers Your Lenovo notebook...
... drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack, you are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/service/recycle/personal http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/service/recycle/personal Disposing of charge for collecting and recycling a disused computer or monitor. Disposing a disused battery pack from Lenovo notebook computers Your Lenovo notebook...
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... A AC adapter Jack 6 Using 31 B Battery charging 33 Bluetooth Connecting 46 Interoperability 119 Switch 16 Usage environment 121 C Camera 16, 22 Caring your computer 82 Cleaning Computer cover 88 Computer display 90 Computer keyboard 89 Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts list 113 Customer Support Center 59 135 D Display Cleaning 90 Drivers 31 E eSATA/USB combo port 6, 37 ExpressCard/34 slot 6, 39 F FCC statement 122 Frequently asked questions 47 Function key combinations 15 H Hard disk drive problems 56 HDMI port...
... A AC adapter Jack 6 Using 31 B Battery charging 33 Bluetooth Connecting 46 Interoperability 119 Switch 16 Usage environment 121 C Camera 16, 22 Caring your computer 82 Cleaning Computer cover 88 Computer display 90 Computer keyboard 89 Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) parts list 113 Customer Support Center 59 135 D Display Cleaning 90 Drivers 31 E eSATA/USB combo port 6, 37 ExpressCard/34 slot 6, 39 F FCC statement 122 Frequently asked questions 47 Function key combinations 15 H Hard disk drive problems 56 HDMI port...