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Learning the basics 10 First use 10 Using AC adapter and battery ...12 Using the touchpad 14 Using the keyboard 15 Connecting external devices.......18 Special keys and buttons 20 System status indicators 21 Securing your computer ...your computer 22 Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only 24 Chapter 3. OneKey Rescue system 29 OneKey Rescue system 29 Appendix A. CRU instructions 31 Replacing the battery 31 Replacing the hard disk drive ....33 Replacing memory 37 Removing the optical drive ........40 Trademarks 42 Index 43 i Contents Chapter 1. Getting to the ...
Learning the basics 10 First use 10 Using AC adapter and battery ...12 Using the touchpad 14 Using the keyboard 15 Connecting external devices.......18 Special keys and buttons 20 System status indicators 21 Securing your computer ...your computer 22 Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only 24 Chapter 3. OneKey Rescue system 29 OneKey Rescue system 29 Appendix A. CRU instructions 31 Replacing the battery 31 Replacing the hard disk drive ....33 Replacing memory 37 Removing the optical drive ........40 Trademarks 42 Index 43 i Contents Chapter 1. Getting to the ...
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Chapter 1. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Connects to external microphones. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. 5 Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your computer Right-side view 12 3 45 a Headphone jack Connects to know your hearing. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19. Getting to external headphones. b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices.
Chapter 1. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Connects to external microphones. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. 5 Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your computer Right-side view 12 3 45 a Headphone jack Connects to know your hearing. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19. Getting to external headphones. b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices.
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b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 12. Chapter 1. d Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment e Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. 9 c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place.
b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 12. Chapter 1. d Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment e Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. 9 c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place.
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... on AC power. The configuration process may need to install the battery pack. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is first used. Learning...
... on AC power. The configuration process may need to install the battery pack. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is first used. Learning...
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...habits and needs, it is not required. 12 Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the battery when you commence work. • The way you use your computer. • ...To increase the life of energy stored in the notification area. Chapter 2. You need to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer: for example, how...
...habits and needs, it is not required. 12 Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the battery when you commence work. • The way you use your computer. • ...To increase the life of energy stored in the notification area. Chapter 2. You need to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer: for example, how...
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...points: • Replace only with local ordinances or regulations and your computer to Lenovo for an extended period 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 send your company...'s safety standards. 13 remove the battery pack from children. • Do not put the battery pack in trash that...
...points: • Replace only with local ordinances or regulations and your computer to Lenovo for an extended period 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 send your company...'s safety standards. 13 remove the battery pack from children. • Do not put the battery pack in trash that...
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... actual maximum range may result. Connecting a Bluetooth device (Select models only) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to save battery power. • You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with the Bluetooth enabled device for details on your computer. 19 Note: When using a high...
... actual maximum range may result. Connecting a Bluetooth device (Select models only) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to save battery power. • You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with the Bluetooth enabled device for details on your computer. 19 Note: When using a high...
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 a Caps lock indicator b Num lock indicator c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk drive indicator 21
Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 a Caps lock indicator b Num lock indicator c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk drive indicator 21
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...TM) from the pop-up menu. 4 On the Switchable Graphics dialog box, you can right-click on different platforms, there is using battery power you are advised to switch to the power-saving GPU if you with superior graphics performance while the energy-efficient integrated graphics provides longer... operation with the battery. Click the button for graphics processing unit. To activate the dialog box, you can to switch to the high-performance GPU to...
...TM) from the pop-up menu. 4 On the Switchable Graphics dialog box, you can right-click on different platforms, there is using battery power you are advised to switch to the power-saving GPU if you with superior graphics performance while the energy-efficient integrated graphics provides longer... operation with the battery. Click the button for graphics processing unit. To activate the dialog box, you can to switch to the high-performance GPU to...
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...system, and the 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 hard disk already ... of recovery discs; 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. • Computers without ...
...system, and the 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 hard disk already ... of recovery discs; 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. • Computers without ...
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... might not be able to enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. If this chapter are of the Lenovo G570, unless otherwise stated. • The following : 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Close the computer display, ...and turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Note: If you are the same for the G470, G475, G570 and G575. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the...
... might not be able to enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. If this chapter are of the Lenovo G570, unless otherwise stated. • The following : 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Close the computer display, ...and turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Note: If you are the same for the G470, G475, G570 and G575. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the...
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CRU instructions 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 32 Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over again. Appendix A.
CRU instructions 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 32 Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over again. Appendix A.
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then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. Appendix A. b.Remove the compartment cover b. 1 1 1 1 1 2 34 a.Loosen the five screws a . CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer;
then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. Appendix A. b.Remove the compartment cover b. 1 1 1 1 1 2 34 a.Loosen the five screws a . CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer;
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... their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. B After aligning the attachment clips with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other; D Reinstall the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space...
... their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. B After aligning the attachment clips with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other; D Reinstall the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space...
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... damage the DDR3 SDRAM. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 4 Remove the battery again. 5 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. Appendix A.
... damage the DDR3 SDRAM. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 4 Remove the battery again. 5 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. Appendix A.
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... to make room for future use. 2 1 1 7 Align the notch of the socket at the same time. Be sure to the computer again. 38 A Reinstall the battery. Appendix A. B Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for the new one by pressing...
... to make room for future use. 2 1 1 7 Align the notch of the socket at the same time. Be sure to the computer again. 38 A Reinstall the battery. Appendix A. B Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for the new one by pressing...
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AC adapter Power cord for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. CRU instructions The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive Setup Poster O O O User Guide O O O O O 41 Appendix A.
AC adapter Power cord for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. CRU instructions The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive Setup Poster O O O User Guide O O O O O 41 Appendix A.
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Index A AC adapter Using 12 B Battery Charging 12 Bluetooth Connecting 19 C Camera 2, 17 F Function key combinations ...........16 K Keyboard Using 15 M Meomory card reader 18 Microphone Built-in 3 O OneKey Rescue System button...29 P Password Using 23 S Security 22 T Touchpad 14 U USB port 4, 19 V VeriFace Using 22 43
Index A AC adapter Using 12 B Battery Charging 12 Bluetooth Connecting 19 C Camera 2, 17 F Function key combinations ...........16 K Keyboard Using 15 M Meomory card reader 18 Microphone Built-in 3 O OneKey Rescue System button...29 P Password Using 23 S Security 22 T Touchpad 14 U USB port 4, 19 V VeriFace Using 22 43