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...Achieve All Day Computing 28 Your Computer Batteries 28 Checking Battery Status 28 Using the AC Adapter 29 Charging the Battery 30 Handling the Battery 30 Security 31 Attaching a Mechanical Lock 31 Using Passwords 31 Chapter 4. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page iii Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Contents Read This... Your Computer Properly 4 Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly 5 Take Care in Setting Passwords 5 Other Important Tips 5 Cleaning the Cover of Warranty Service 58 Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers 59 Warranty Service Telephone Numbers . . .59 Appendix B.
...Achieve All Day Computing 28 Your Computer Batteries 28 Checking Battery Status 28 Using the AC Adapter 29 Charging the Battery 30 Handling the Battery 30 Security 31 Attaching a Mechanical Lock 31 Using Passwords 31 Chapter 4. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page iii Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Contents Read This... Your Computer Properly 4 Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly 5 Take Care in Setting Passwords 5 Other Important Tips 5 Cleaning the Cover of Warranty Service 58 Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers 59 Warranty Service Telephone Numbers . . .59 Appendix B.
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...and the battery charge level. Periodically take breaks from using it generates heat. When the AC adapter is charging, the base, the palm rest, and some heat during normal operation. When you use the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and your computer, it . Extended contact with any part of time.... time. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other parts may cause a skin burn. v Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page v Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Read This First © Copyright Lenovo 2007 When your computer is turned on or the battery is connected to warm your body. Do not...
...and the battery charge level. Periodically take breaks from using it generates heat. When the AC adapter is charging, the base, the palm rest, and some heat during normal operation. When you use the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and your computer, it . Extended contact with any part of time.... time. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other parts may cause a skin burn. v Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page v Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Read This First © Copyright Lenovo 2007 When your computer is turned on or the battery is connected to warm your body. Do not...
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... indicator is off or press Fn + F1 to the hard disk drive, and possible loss of data. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page vi Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Route the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they... cannot be walked on, tripped over, pinched by your computer or other objects, or in sleep mode or hibernation mode. This will help to prevent damage to put it off . vi Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 ...
... indicator is off or press Fn + F1 to the hard disk drive, and possible loss of data. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page vi Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Route the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they... cannot be walked on, tripped over, pinched by your computer or other objects, or in sleep mode or hibernation mode. This will help to prevent damage to put it off . vi Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 ...
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... Keep your computer away from magnets, activated cellular phones, electrical appliances, or speakers (within 13 cm or 5 in contact with any part of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they cannot be walked on, tripped over, pinched ...by your computer or other part that could cause discomfort or, eventually, a skin burn. • When the AC adapter is charging. Do not place the adapter in contact with your body. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 3 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Chapter 2.
... Keep your computer away from magnets, activated cellular phones, electrical appliances, or speakers (within 13 cm or 5 in contact with any part of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they cannot be walked on, tripped over, pinched ...by your computer or other part that could cause discomfort or, eventually, a skin burn. • When the AC adapter is charging. Do not place the adapter in contact with your body. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 3 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Chapter 2.
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... communication cable to a PBX (private branch exchange) or any other digital telephone extension line because this could break the adapter plug. • Turn off your Lenovo products with Lenovo (refer to you if it , and you are often used in homes, while digital phone lines are using, contact...the surface of a disc or the lens on the device. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to turn your passwords. Take Care in Setting Passwords • Remember your computer over while the AC adapter is lost or stolen. Analog phone lines are often used in . or hot-swappable.
... communication cable to a PBX (private branch exchange) or any other digital telephone extension line because this could break the adapter plug. • Turn off your Lenovo products with Lenovo (refer to you if it , and you are often used in homes, while digital phone lines are using, contact...the surface of a disc or the lens on the device. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to turn your passwords. Take Care in Setting Passwords • Remember your computer over while the AC adapter is lost or stolen. Analog phone lines are often used in . or hot-swappable.
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Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 9 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Chapter 3. Getting Started Knowing the Parts 10 Top View 10 Right-side View 13 Left-... Status Indicators 23 Preventing Problems 25 Learn How to Achieve All Day Computing 28 Your Computer Batteries 28 Checking Battery Status 28 Using the AC Adapter 29 Charging the Battery 30 Handling the Battery 30 Security 31 Attaching a Mechanical Lock 31 Using Passwords 31 Note: External views illustrated in this User...
Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 9 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Chapter 3. Getting Started Knowing the Parts 10 Top View 10 Right-side View 13 Left-... Status Indicators 23 Preventing Problems 25 Learn How to Achieve All Day Computing 28 Your Computer Batteries 28 Checking Battery Status 28 Using the AC Adapter 29 Charging the Battery 30 Handling the Battery 30 Security 31 Attaching a Mechanical Lock 31 Using Passwords 31 Note: External views illustrated in this User...
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... your computer, use Indicates data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive or optical disk drive when this indicator is lit. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 11 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started a Computer display The computer display functions the same as a, b, ...c). b Scroll Lock Indicates that scroll lock is activated when the blue indicator is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. f Internal speakers The multimedia stereo speakers provide a true and powerful effect while you cannot turn off , the keys revert to ...
... your computer, use Indicates data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive or optical disk drive when this indicator is lit. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 11 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started a Computer display The computer display functions the same as a, b, ...c). b Scroll Lock Indicates that scroll lock is activated when the blue indicator is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. f Internal speakers The multimedia stereo speakers provide a true and powerful effect while you cannot turn off , the keys revert to ...
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...computer. You can purchase a security cable and lock to the computer and charge the internal battery. b AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to fit this side of hardware to be installed. a b c d e f a ...Security keyhole Your computer comes with a security keyhole. Note: To prevent damage to identify the components on or off to be used without requiring individual device drivers to extend battery power. * Wireless LAN and Bluetooth is optional. Lenovo...
...computer. You can purchase a security cable and lock to the computer and charge the internal battery. b AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to fit this side of hardware to be installed. a b c d e f a ...Security keyhole Your computer comes with a security keyhole. Note: To prevent damage to identify the components on or off to be used without requiring individual device drivers to extend battery power. * Wireless LAN and Bluetooth is optional. Lenovo...
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... yourself! a b c d e f Note: External views illustrated above may slightly differ from the actual products. When you do need to, ask Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to identify the components on this side of the computer. To remove the battery, hold this latch automatically secures the...The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and provides power to the computer when the AC adapter is not connected. 16 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place.
... yourself! a b c d e f Note: External views illustrated above may slightly differ from the actual products. When you do need to, ask Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to identify the components on this side of the computer. To remove the battery, hold this latch automatically secures the...The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and provides power to the computer when the AC adapter is not connected. 16 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place.
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...mean adapting to frequent changes in a conventional setting. Following some simple rules will serve you the maximum benefits of the tips in this section still apply. Develop good habits, and they will make things easier and bring you well. 18 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Lenovo ...and proper seating. Keeping in mind such basics as good lighting and proper seating, for example, can improve performance and achieve greater comfort. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 18 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started Accessibility and Comfort Because your computer enables you to work...
...mean adapting to frequent changes in a conventional setting. Following some simple rules will serve you the maximum benefits of the tips in this section still apply. Develop good habits, and they will make things easier and bring you well. 18 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Lenovo ...and proper seating. Keeping in mind such basics as good lighting and proper seating, for example, can improve performance and achieve greater comfort. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 18 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started Accessibility and Comfort Because your computer enables you to work...
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Blinking Blue: System is low (8% or lower). 24 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Amber: Power is supplying by battery. Blue: Power is being supplied by an AC adapter and the battery is supplying by battery and battery is in sleep mode. OFF: Power is fully charged (95% or more). Blinking ...Blue: Battery is powered on. Lenovo EVEREST UG....
Blinking Blue: System is low (8% or lower). 24 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Amber: Power is supplying by battery. Blue: Power is being supplied by an AC adapter and the battery is supplying by battery and battery is in sleep mode. OFF: Power is fully charged (95% or more). Blinking ...Blue: Battery is powered on. Lenovo EVEREST UG....
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...at the following tips might not perform properly if corruption occurs. 26 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide You might include major hardware or software changes, driver updates...you add a new component, the operating system needs to be instructed on how to have the AC power adapter connected. • Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. • Turn off the computer...After you ever need to run a recovery operation on your country's Customer Support Center at http://www.lenovo.com/support to keep up to corruption and might help along the way: • Remove all external...
...at the following tips might not perform properly if corruption occurs. 26 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide You might include major hardware or software changes, driver updates...you add a new component, the operating system needs to be instructed on how to have the AC power adapter connected. • Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. • Turn off the computer...After you ever need to run a recovery operation on your country's Customer Support Center at http://www.lenovo.com/support to keep up to corruption and might help along the way: • Remove all external...
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...• Do not wrap the power cord tightly around the AC power transformer pack when it is at the bottom of the computer. 2. The AC adapter that converts AC power for a long time Before you use with the computer. 2. Connect the power cord to your computer. Chapter 3. The transformer...following . Attention: Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to the transformer pack. 3. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 29 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started Using the AC Adapter The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium-ion (Liion) battery pack ...
...• Do not wrap the power cord tightly around the AC power transformer pack when it is at the bottom of the computer. 2. The AC adapter that converts AC power for a long time Before you use with the computer. 2. Connect the power cord to your computer. Chapter 3. The transformer...following . Attention: Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to the transformer pack. 3. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 29 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started Using the AC Adapter The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium-ion (Liion) battery pack ...
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If an AC outlet is convenient, first, connect the AC adapter to do so can explode if it away from the battery pack. and then plug the ... of the battery, the computer does not start recharging the battery if the remaining power is greater than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the physical environment. Note: To increase the life of . ...harmful substances. Handling the Battery Danger: Do not attempt to charge your company's safety standards. 30 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Replace only with a charged battery.
If an AC outlet is convenient, first, connect the AC adapter to do so can explode if it away from the battery pack. and then plug the ... of the battery, the computer does not start recharging the battery if the remaining power is greater than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the physical environment. Note: To increase the life of . ...harmful substances. Handling the Battery Danger: Do not attempt to charge your company's safety standards. 30 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Replace only with a charged battery.
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... not beep while starting up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your problem here, see Chapter 3. Restore backed-up . Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 39 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems Troubleshooting If you do not find your hard disk to ... the computer serviced. Adjust the brightness level by pressing Fn + ↑. Make sure that : • The battery is installed correctly. • The AC adapter is still blank, and you still see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. If you hear five beeps, have the computer...
... not beep while starting up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your problem here, see Chapter 3. Restore backed-up . Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 39 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems Troubleshooting If you do not find your hard disk to ... the computer serviced. Adjust the brightness level by pressing Fn + ↑. Make sure that : • The battery is installed correctly. • The AC adapter is still blank, and you still see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. If you hear five beeps, have the computer...
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... computer problems 41 The computer enters sleep mode (the sleep indicator turns on) immediately after Power-on page 65. Connect the AC adapter to the computer; If the system still does not return from sleep mode, your computer is off, your system has stopped responding,...stays on , your computer is within range, have entered sleep or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is getting low. reset the computer. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 41 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems Sleep or Hibernation Problems Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution...
... computer problems 41 The computer enters sleep mode (the sleep indicator turns on) immediately after Power-on page 65. Connect the AC adapter to the computer; If the system still does not return from sleep mode, your computer is off, your system has stopped responding,...stays on , your computer is within range, have entered sleep or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is getting low. reset the computer. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 41 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems Sleep or Hibernation Problems Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution...
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...has been installed on your computer. 6. If you still have the computer serviced. 42 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide If not, click the Troubleshoot button. 7. Did you are correctly set . 3. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 42 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems ...button to resume from the sleep mode. • If you are installed and configured correctly, have the problem, do as follows: 1. Click the Adapter tab. 5. Incorrect characters appear on the desktop, and click Personalize. 2. Click the Monitor tab. 8. If not, click the Troubleshoot button. To...
...has been installed on your computer. 6. If you still have the computer serviced. 42 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide If not, click the Troubleshoot button. 7. Did you are correctly set . 3. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 42 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems ...button to resume from the sleep mode. • If you are installed and configured correctly, have the problem, do as follows: 1. Click the Adapter tab. 5. Incorrect characters appear on the desktop, and click Personalize. 2. Click the Monitor tab. 8. If not, click the Troubleshoot button. To...
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If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. • Your computer might lock when it in the ...the "Boot priority order" list. Use the OneKey Recovery to the "Boot priority order" list. 44 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide The computer does not start . In the startup menu in the "Excluded from the device you...computer starts is enabled. Disable the sleep timer when you want . Select the entry for 4 seconds or more. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 44 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems A Hard Disk Drive Problem Problem...
If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. • Your computer might lock when it in the ...the "Boot priority order" list. Use the OneKey Recovery to the "Boot priority order" list. 44 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide The computer does not start . In the startup menu in the "Excluded from the device you...computer starts is enabled. Disable the sleep timer when you want . Select the entry for 4 seconds or more. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 44 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems A Hard Disk Drive Problem Problem...
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... UG.book Page 45 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Chapter 5. Then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the groove d. Turn off the computer. 2. c d b © Copyright Lenovo 2007 45 Close the computer display, and turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. a 4. Unlock the battery latch a by sliding it to...
... UG.book Page 45 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Chapter 5. Then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the groove d. Turn off the computer. 2. c d b © Copyright Lenovo 2007 45 Close the computer display, and turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. a 4. Unlock the battery latch a by sliding it to...
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... or a marketing representative. 46 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide c b 6. Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Important Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the hard disk drive. Turn the computer over again. b a 7. Connect the AC adapter and cables to the locked position. Slide the battery latch b to the unlocked position and install...
... or a marketing representative. 46 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide c b 6. Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Important Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the hard disk drive. Turn the computer over again. b a 7. Connect the AC adapter and cables to the locked position. Slide the battery latch b to the unlocked position and install...