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...Getting to the Internet 25 Wired connection 25 Wireless connection 27 Chapter 4. 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 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 4 Right-side view 5 Front view 6 Bottom view 7 Chapter 2. 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
...Getting to the Internet 25 Wired connection 25 Wireless connection 27 Chapter 4. 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 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 4 Right-side view 5 Front view 6 Bottom view 7 Chapter 2. 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
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Chapter 1. b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. Getting to external headphones. 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. Connects to external microphones. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. 5 e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19.
Chapter 1. b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. Getting to external headphones. 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. Connects to external microphones. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. 5 e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19.
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c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. 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 b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 12.
c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. 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 b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 12.
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Installing the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to configure the operating system when it is not fully charged at purchase....Press the power button to turn on AC power. 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 first used. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on the computer. ...manuals before using your computer. Conncting to an electrical outlet. Chapter 2. The configuration process may need to install the battery pack.
Installing the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to configure the operating system when it is not fully charged at purchase....Press the power button to turn on AC power. 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 first used. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on the computer. ...manuals before using your computer. Conncting to an electrical outlet. Chapter 2. The configuration process may need to install the battery pack.
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...disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer. • To increase the life of energy ...long time Notes: • You are two main factors: • The amount of the battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it is low, you need to charge the battery in the notification area. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it drops...
...disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer. • To increase the life of energy ...long time Notes: • You are two main factors: • The amount of the battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it is low, you need to charge the battery in the notification area. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it drops...
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...to send your company's safety standards. 13 Chapter 2. remove the battery pack from fire. • Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain. • Do not attempt to Lenovo for service, etc. When disposing of the battery, comply with an incorrect type, there may be danger of an...and your computer to disassemble the battery pack. • Do not short-circuit the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack away from children. • Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from the computer. ...
...to send your company's safety standards. 13 Chapter 2. remove the battery pack from fire. • Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain. • Do not attempt to Lenovo for service, etc. When disposing of the battery, comply with an incorrect type, there may be danger of an...and your computer to disassemble the battery pack. • Do not short-circuit the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack away from children. • Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from the computer. ...
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... devices without cables and up to make configuration. Read the documentation supplied with your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to save battery power. • You need to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. Note: The actual maximum range may result. ...
... devices without cables and up to make configuration. Read the documentation supplied with your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to save battery power. • You need to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. Note: The actual maximum range may result. ...
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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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...none of the configurations support the Switchable Graphics, and they only work in the integrated GPU mode. 2 If the computer is using battery power you are advised to switch to the power-saving GPU if you are not running graphics-intensive applications. To activate the dialog ...up menu. 4 On the Switchable Graphics dialog box, you with superior graphics performance while the energy-efficient integrated graphics provides longer operation with the battery. Note: For models on the desktop and select Configure ATI PowerXpress (TM) from the pop-up . 3 Activate the Switchable Graphics dialog box...
...none of the configurations support the Switchable Graphics, and they only work in the integrated GPU mode. 2 If the computer is using battery power you are advised to switch to the power-saving GPU if you are not running graphics-intensive applications. To activate the dialog ...up menu. 4 On the Switchable Graphics dialog box, you with superior graphics performance while the energy-efficient integrated graphics provides longer operation with the battery. Note: For models on the desktop and select Configure ATI PowerXpress (TM) from the pop-up . 3 Activate the Switchable Graphics dialog box...
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...restore when required. Notes: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to back up the system partition on the desktop to store the system image file and OneKey Rescue system program files. Within ... 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 the hard disk drive, ...
...restore when required. Notes: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to back up the system partition on the desktop to store the system image file and OneKey Rescue system program files. Within ... 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 the hard disk drive, ...
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... ignite or explode. To replace the battery, do the following steps about upgrading and replacing devices are the same for the G470, G475, G570 and G575. Note: If you 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...
... ignite or explode. To replace the battery, do the following steps about upgrading and replacing devices are the same for the G470, G475, G570 and G575. Note: If you 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...
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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. CRU instructions 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 32
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Appendix A. 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. a.Loosen the five screws a . CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; b.Remove the compartment cover b. 1 1 1 1 1 2 34
Appendix A. 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. a.Loosen the five screws a . CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; b.Remove the compartment cover b. 1 1 1 1 1 2 34
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... frame e. 5 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to the computer again. 36 D Reinstall the battery pack. Appendix A. A Reinstall the frame fixing screw. B After aligning the attachment clips with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other; then push...
... frame e. 5 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to the computer again. 36 D Reinstall the battery pack. Appendix A. A Reinstall the frame fixing screw. B After aligning the attachment clips with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other; then push...
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... computer by 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 again. 5 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. tricity in various capacities. Appendix A. b.Remove...
... computer by 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 again. 5 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. tricity in various capacities. Appendix A. b.Remove...
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A Reinstall the battery. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both ...
A Reinstall the battery. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both ...
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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. 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
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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