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...Rescue System 23 Chapter 5. Customer replaceable units (CRUs 53 Appendix E. 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 computer 40 Accessibility and... to know 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. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Contents ...
...Rescue System 23 Chapter 5. Customer replaceable units (CRUs 53 Appendix E. 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 computer 40 Accessibility and... to know 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. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Contents ...
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... devices, or even cause a fire. On using Use ONLY the power cord, power adapter and battery pack shipped with the computer and never use a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or battery pack that draw large amounts of electricity. Unplug the power cord if there is used, the load...are installing. iii Danger: • Overloading the power supply may cause unstable voltages which may damage your lap, or any extended length of time. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page iii Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Important safety information Keep a good ventilation of the computer and other ...
... devices, or even cause a fire. On using Use ONLY the power cord, power adapter and battery pack shipped with the computer and never use a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or battery pack that draw large amounts of electricity. Unplug the power cord if there is used, the load...are installing. iii Danger: • Overloading the power supply may cause unstable voltages which may damage your lap, or any extended length of time. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page iii Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Important safety information Keep a good ventilation of the computer and other ...
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...for customers to diagnose the situation yourself. Danger: • Open the cover of CD/DVD drive, power adapter, battery pack or other unserviceable parts. Lenovo provides documentation with large amount of running water for further guidance. Attention: • Direct contact with liquid crystal ... before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . iv Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page iv Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Important safety information Do ...
...for customers to diagnose the situation yourself. Danger: • Open the cover of CD/DVD drive, power adapter, battery pack or other unserviceable parts. Lenovo provides documentation with large amount of running water for further guidance. Attention: • Direct contact with liquid crystal ... before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . iv Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page iv Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Important safety information Do ...
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Connect the AC adapter here. b Optical drive c AC power adapter jack Reads/Burns optical disks. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 11. 5 Getting to know your computer Right-side view a c b a USB port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 18. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1.
Connect the AC adapter here. b Optical drive c AC power adapter jack Reads/Burns optical disks. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 11. 5 Getting to know your computer Right-side view a c b a USB port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 18. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1.
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.... Getting to know your computer Lenovo G450 a 1 b e 2 g f d a Battery latch manual b Battery pack c Memory/Wireless module/CPU (central processing unit) compartment (G550) d Hard disk drive (HDD) compartment e Battery latch spring loaded f Memory/CPU (central processing unit) compartment (G450) g Wireless module compartment (G450) The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. The spring-loaded...
.... Getting to know your computer Lenovo G450 a 1 b e 2 g f d a Battery latch manual b Battery pack c Memory/Wireless module/CPU (central processing unit) compartment (G550) d Hard disk drive (HDD) compartment e Battery latch spring loaded f Memory/CPU (central processing unit) compartment (G450) g Wireless module compartment (G450) The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. The spring-loaded...
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... computer. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Turn on the computer Press the power button to turn on AC power. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use Read the manuals Read... the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to install the battery pack. Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to the power The supplied battery pack is running on the computer. Configure the operating system You may include the procedures...
... computer. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Turn on the computer Press the power button to turn on AC power. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use Read the manuals Read... the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to install the battery pack. Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to the power The supplied battery pack is running on the computer. Configure the operating system You may include the procedures...
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... not been used for a long time Notes: • You are advised to insert the battery pack when using Windows Power Options. The battery is charged when the AC adapter is connected to Lenovo for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make sure the computer ... is low, you need to predict how long a battery charge will depend on the usage environment. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to charge the battery or replace it drops from the computer. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:...
... not been used for a long time Notes: • You are advised to insert the battery pack when using Windows Power Options. The battery is charged when the AC adapter is connected to Lenovo for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make sure the computer ... is low, you need to predict how long a battery charge will depend on the usage environment. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to charge the battery or replace it drops from the computer. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F8. 12 The battery pack contains a small amount of in landfills. Using the touchpad a bc a Touchpad b Left click button c Right click button To move . Notes: • Replace only with a battery... of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain. • Do not attempt to disassemble the...
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F8. 12 The battery pack contains a small amount of in landfills. Using the touchpad a bc a Touchpad b Left click button c Right click button To move . Notes: • Replace only with a battery... of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain. • Do not attempt to disassemble the...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. ab a Caps lock indicator b Num lock indicator c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk indicator cdef 16 Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status.
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. ab a Caps lock indicator b Num lock indicator c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk indicator cdef 16 Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status.
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... possible connection speed, place the device as near your computer when the ExpressCard slot is completed. Pairing with or without cables and up to save battery power. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Gently pull the dummy card out of the ExpressCard slot. 2 Slide...
... possible connection speed, place the device as near your computer when the ExpressCard slot is completed. Pairing with or without cables and up to save battery power. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Gently pull the dummy card out of the ExpressCard slot. 2 Slide...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter ... Notes: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your computer. • After the recovery discs are burned, please number them in the correct order. ... OneKey Rescue System without an integrated optical drive support the creation of operating system and preinstalled software). Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (Within Windows operating system) In Windows operating system, double click the OneKey Recovery System Icon on your...
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter ... Notes: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your computer. • After the recovery discs are burned, please number them in the correct order. ... OneKey Rescue System without an integrated optical drive support the creation of operating system and preinstalled software). Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (Within Windows operating system) In Windows operating system, double click the OneKey Recovery System Icon on your...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. Display problems When I turn on the computer, only a • Restore backed-up files to your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo...is on. • Your screen saver or power management may be charged for parts and service. Touch the touchpad. - The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - Proof of the following section only describes problems that : - To disable it, ...
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. Display problems When I turn on the computer, only a • Restore backed-up files to your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo...is on. • Your screen saver or power management may be charged for parts and service. Touch the touchpad. - The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - Proof of the following section only describes problems that : - To disable it, ...
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...to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. The computer enters sleep mode • Make sure that : - Connect the AC adapter to the computer, then press the power button to protect the processor and other internal components. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page... 27 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. The battery is unreadable or distorted." The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See "Appendix ...
...to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. The computer enters sleep mode • Make sure that : - Connect the AC adapter to the computer, then press the power button to protect the processor and other internal components. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page... 27 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. The battery is unreadable or distorted." The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See "Appendix ...
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...up . • Make sure that the hard disk drive is not used. - For details about OneKey Rescue System, see "Handling the battery" in the battery might be made. • You are not currently using a Windows operating system. • There is off the a fully charged... cannot be active. The headphone jack is included in Chapter 2. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. computer for a fully charged battery is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the Boot priority order correctly. then turn on the computer...
...up . • Make sure that the hard disk drive is not used. - For details about OneKey Rescue System, see "Handling the battery" in the battery might be made. • You are not currently using a Windows operating system. • There is off the a fully charged... cannot be active. The headphone jack is included in Chapter 2. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. computer for a fully charged battery is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the Boot priority order correctly. then turn on the computer...
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... device is included in the BIOS Setup Utility is on the network. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. • Your computer might damage your computer, press and hold the power...
... device is included in the BIOS Setup Utility is on the network. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. • Your computer might damage your computer, press and hold the power...
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... ExpressCard device, the computer might not be able to the computer again. 30 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by the arrow c. Note: If you are the same for the... G450 and G550. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to enter hibernation mode. a1 1 c 2 b 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position. 6...
... ExpressCard device, the computer might not be able to the computer again. 30 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by the arrow c. Note: If you are the same for the... G450 and G550. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to enter hibernation mode. a1 1 c 2 b 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position. 6...
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... disk drive • Do not drop the drive or subject it repaired. The connectors and bay of the drive. • Do not touch the connector. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from the computer. 2... capacity of data on an optional hard disk drive. Put the drive on the hard disk, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the screws that absorbs the physical shock. • Do not apply pressure to physical shocks. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the ...
... disk drive • Do not drop the drive or subject it repaired. The connectors and bay of the drive. • Do not touch the connector. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from the computer. 2... capacity of data on an optional hard disk drive. Put the drive on the hard disk, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the screws that absorbs the physical shock. • Do not apply pressure to physical shocks. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the ...
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... with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other; A Reinstall the cover of the hard disk drive slot. D Turn the computer over again. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive...
... with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other; A Reinstall the cover of the hard disk drive slot. D Turn the computer over again. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive...
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... your computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 4 Remove the battery pack. 5 Remove the Memory/Wireless module/CPU (central processing unit) compartment cover. a1 a b a 33 If you incorrectly install the optional memory ... SO-DIMM. To install an SO-DIMM, do the following: 1 Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to start the computer. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Do not touch the contact edge of memory in various capacities. ...
... your computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 4 Remove the battery pack. 5 Remove the Memory/Wireless module/CPU (central processing unit) compartment cover. a1 a b a 33 If you incorrectly install the optional memory ... SO-DIMM. To install an SO-DIMM, do the following: 1 Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to start the computer. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Do not touch the contact edge of memory in various capacities. ...
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... are already installed in the slot and does not move easily. 8 Reinstall the compartment cover. 9 Reinstall the battery. 0 Turn the computer over, and reconnect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer. 34 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 34 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Press the DIMM firmly...
... are already installed in the slot and does not move easily. 8 Reinstall the compartment cover. 9 Reinstall the battery. 0 Turn the computer over, and reconnect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer. 34 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 34 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Press the DIMM firmly...