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... to open OneKey Rescue system (If OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled) when the computer is powered off. Getting to turn on page 29. 2 e OneKey Rescue system 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. b Wireless module antennas (Select models only...
... to open OneKey Rescue system (If OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled) when the computer is powered off. Getting to turn on page 29. 2 e OneKey Rescue system 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. b Wireless module antennas (Select models only...
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Getting to external headphones. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19. e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. Connects to external microphones. 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. b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. Chapter 1. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. 5
Getting to external headphones. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19. e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. Connects to external microphones. 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. b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. Chapter 1. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. 5
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c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps 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 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.
c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps 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 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.
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...• Creating a user account 10 Installing the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to turn on AC power. The configuration process may need to the power The supplied battery pack is first used. Learning the basics First use „ Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals...fully charged at purchase. Chapter 2. 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 jack of the computer firmly. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. „ Turning on the computer Press the...
...• Creating a user account 10 Installing the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to turn on AC power. The configuration process may need to the power The supplied battery pack is first used. Learning the basics First use „ Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals...fully charged at purchase. Chapter 2. 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 jack of the computer firmly. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. „ Turning on the computer Press the...
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...do one of the following . • Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. • Press Fn + F1. Chapter 2. Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep state, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following . • Press... the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. „ Shutting down . Moving your computer, click and select Shut down . To put the ...
...do one of the following . • Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. • Press Fn + F1. Chapter 2. Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep state, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following . • Press... the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. „ Shutting down . Moving your computer, click and select Shut down . To put 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 use your computer. • To increase the life ... often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. „ Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is low, you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking • If the battery has not been used for a long time...
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 ... often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. „ Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is low, you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking • If the battery has not been used for a long time...
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... a Bluetooth device (Select models only) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to save battery power. • You need to use the external device's power adapter. Read the documentation supplied with USB devices. Chapter 2. Learning the basics „ Connecting a universal serial bus ...your computer as USB ODD, use the Bluetooth function, turn it can transfer data between them. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as possible. You can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your ...
... a Bluetooth device (Select models only) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to save battery power. • You need to use the external device's power adapter. Read the documentation supplied with USB devices. Chapter 2. Learning the basics „ Connecting a universal serial bus ...your computer as USB ODD, use the Bluetooth function, turn it can transfer data between them. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as possible. You can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your ...
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons 1 „ OneKey Rescue system button a • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 29. 20
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons 1 „ OneKey Rescue system button a • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 29. 20
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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 Chapter 2.
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... screen each time you enter the correct password. Note: This password can be used by others. The computer cannot be from being used unless you power on the screen while the computer is starting up. 23 Learning the basics „ Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your password at the prompt...
... screen each time you enter the correct password. Note: This password can be used by others. The computer cannot be from being used unless you power on the screen while the computer is starting up. 23 Learning the basics „ Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your password at the prompt...
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...performance. To activate the dialog box, you are not running graphics-intensive applications. However, when the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode, press the power button to the Windows 7 operating system. Note: Under Windows XP or Windows Vista, none of the configurations support the Switchable Graphics, and they only ... (specific models only Some IdeaPad models support Switchable Graphics. * GPU is a slight difference in the integrated GPU mode. 2 If the computer is using battery power you can see the currentlyactivated GPU under Choose a Graphics Processing Unit.
...performance. To activate the dialog box, you are not running graphics-intensive applications. However, when the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode, press the power button to the Windows 7 operating system. Note: Under Windows XP or Windows Vista, none of the configurations support the Switchable Graphics, and they only ... (specific models only Some IdeaPad models support Switchable Graphics. * GPU is a slight difference in the integrated GPU mode. 2 If the computer is using battery power you can see the currentlyactivated GPU under Choose a Graphics Processing Unit.
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AC adapter Power cord for your computer, and informs you 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. CRU instructions The following table provides a list of where to find replacement instructions.
AC adapter Power cord for your computer, and informs you 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. CRU instructions The following table provides a list of where to find replacement instructions.
