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Lenovo G470/G475/ G570/G575 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
Lenovo G470/G475/ G570/G575 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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... systems, some operations may differ from the actual product. Please refer to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in Contract No. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense... , reproduction and disclosure. GS-35F-05925. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are for Lenovo G570 unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual may be sure to the actual product. Notes • Before using the ...
... systems, some operations may differ from the actual product. Please refer to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in Contract No. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense... , reproduction and disclosure. GS-35F-05925. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are for Lenovo G570 unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual may be sure to the actual product. Notes • Before using the ...
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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 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 4 Right-side view 5 Front view 6 Bottom view 7 Chapter 2. Connecting to know 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...
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. Connecting to know 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...
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Otherwise, the display panel may differ from the actual product. Please refer to leave pens or any other objects in this manual may be careful NOT to the actual product. Getting to know your computer Top view G470/G475 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 6 Note: The illustrations in between the display panel and the keyboard. Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be damaged. 1 Chapter 1.
Otherwise, the display panel may differ from the actual product. Please refer to leave pens or any other objects in this manual may be careful NOT to the actual product. Getting to know your computer Top view G470/G475 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 6 Note: The illustrations in between the display panel and the keyboard. Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be damaged. 1 Chapter 1.
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... module antennas (Select models only) The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. d Power button Press this button to know your computer G570/G575 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 6 a Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. c Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Getting to open OneKey...
... module antennas (Select models only) The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. d Power button Press this button to know your computer G570/G575 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 6 a Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. c Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Getting to open OneKey...
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Getting to know your computer f System status indicators For details, see "Using the touchpad" on page 21. Note: For details, see "System status indicators" on page 14. 3 g Built-in microphone The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. Chapter 1. h Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Getting to know your computer f System status indicators For details, see "Using the touchpad" on page 21. Note: For details, see "System status indicators" on page 14. 3 g Built-in microphone The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. Chapter 1. h Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
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only) (G470/G570) f USB port Connect to know your computer Left-side view 1 2 3 4 5 6 a Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Getting to USB devices. c VGA port Connects ...
only) (G470/G570) f USB port Connect to know your computer Left-side view 1 2 3 4 5 6 a Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Getting to USB devices. c VGA port Connects ...
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b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19. 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. e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Getting to external headphones. Chapter 1. Connects to external microphones.
b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19. 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. e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Getting to external headphones. Chapter 1. Connects to external microphones.
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Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not supplied)" on your computer Front view 1 2 a Integrated wireless device switch (Select models only) b Memory card slot Use this switch to know your computer. Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Getting to turn on/off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on page 18. 6 Chapter 1.
Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not supplied)" on your computer Front view 1 2 a Integrated wireless device switch (Select models only) b Memory card slot Use this switch to know your computer. Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Getting to turn on/off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on page 18. 6 Chapter 1.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view G470/G475 1 2 3 5 4 5 7
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view G470/G475 1 2 3 5 4 5 7
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G570/G575 1 2 3 5 4 5 8
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G570/G575 1 2 3 5 4 5 8
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c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 12. 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 Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Chapter 1.
c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 12. 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 Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Chapter 1.
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Learning the basics First use Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Conncting to an electrical outlet. Installing the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may need to install the battery pack. Chapter 2. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is not fully charged at purchase. Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter ...
Learning the basics First use Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Conncting to an electrical outlet. Installing the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may need to install the battery pack. Chapter 2. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is not fully charged at purchase. Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter ...
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To put the computer into sleep state If you move your computer into sleep state. To shut down your computer, click and select Shut down from your computer for a day or two, shut it down your computer If you are not going to resume use your computer, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following . • Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. • Press Fn + F1. Putting your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it down . Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the...
To put the computer into sleep state If you move your computer into sleep state. To shut down your computer, click and select Shut down from your computer for a day or two, shut it down your computer If you are not going to resume use your computer, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following . • Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. • Press Fn + F1. Putting your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it down . Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the...
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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 need to charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged one. You need to predict how long a battery charge will last. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it drops from entering the inside of your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. Charging the ...
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 need to charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged one. You need to predict how long a battery charge will last. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it drops from entering the inside of your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. Charging the ...
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.... remove the battery pack from children. • Do not put the battery pack in trash that is replaced 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... your company's safety standards. 13 When disposing of harmful substances. Chapter 2. Learning the basics Removing the battery pack If you are not going to Lenovo for an extended period of in landfills.
.... remove the battery pack from children. • Do not put the battery pack in trash that is replaced 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... your company's safety standards. 13 When disposing of harmful substances. Chapter 2. Learning the basics Removing the battery pack If you are not going to Lenovo for an extended period of in landfills.
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Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F6. 14 Chapter 2. The function corresponds to that of the right mouse button on a conventional mouse. The function corresponds to move. Learning the basics Using the touchpad 1 23 a Touchpad b Left click button c Right click button To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to that of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F6. 14 Chapter 2. The function corresponds to that of the right mouse button on a conventional mouse. The function corresponds to move. Learning the basics Using the touchpad 1 23 a Touchpad b Left click button c Right click button To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to that of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse.
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To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad G470/G475 The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. G570/G575 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. Chapter 2. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+F8 . Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. 15
To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad G470/G475 The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. G570/G575 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. Chapter 2. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+F8 . Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. 15
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To use of the function keys b . Learning the basics Function key combinations Through the use this function, press and hold Fn a ; Chapter 2. b a b 16 then press one of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly.
To use of the function keys b . Learning the basics Function key combinations Through the use this function, press and hold Fn a ; Chapter 2. b a b 16 then press one of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly.
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... interface for the display device switch to select this notebook or an external display. Fn + F8 (G470/G475): Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Fn + Insert (G570/G575): Fn + PgUp (G470/G475): Enable/Disable the scroll lock.
... interface for the display device switch to select this notebook or an external display. Fn + F8 (G470/G475): Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Fn + Insert (G570/G575): Fn + PgUp (G470/G475): Enable/Disable the scroll lock.