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... 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...side view 5 Front view 6 Bottom view 7 Chapter 2. 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 Connecting to know your ...
... 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...side view 5 Front view 6 Bottom view 7 Chapter 2. 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 Connecting to know your ...
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Getting to external headphones. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. 5 Chapter 1. Connects to external microphones. e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. 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. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. 5 Chapter 1. Connects to external microphones. e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. 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.
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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. 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 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. 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 c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place.
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... manuals before using your computer. Conncting to the power The supplied battery pack is first used. Installing the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to turn on AC power. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on the computer. ... system • Creating a user account 10 The configuration process may need to an electrical outlet. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to configure the operating system when it is not fully charged at purchase. Chapter 2. ...
... manuals before using your computer. Conncting to the power The supplied battery pack is first used. Installing the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to turn on AC power. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on the computer. ... system • Creating a user account 10 The configuration process may need to an electrical outlet. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to configure the operating system when it is not fully charged at purchase. Chapter 2. ...
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...the computer display. Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is low, you need to charge the battery in any of the following situations: • When you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking • If the battery has not been used for a long...As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is not required. 12 Chapter 2. You need to charge the battery or replace it drops from fully charged. • Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 °F and 86 °F (10 °C-30 °C). • Full charge or ...
...the computer display. Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is low, you need to charge the battery in any of the following situations: • When you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking • If the battery has not been used for a long...As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is not required. 12 Chapter 2. You need to charge the battery or replace it drops from fully charged. • Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 °F and 86 °F (10 °C-30 °C). • Full charge or ...
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... 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 battery pack. • Do not short-circuit the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack away from the computer.... Learning the basics Removing the battery pack If you need to Lenovo for an extended ...
... 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 battery pack. • Do not short-circuit the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack away from the computer.... Learning the basics Removing the battery pack If you need to Lenovo for an extended ...
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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 use the external device's power adapter. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the...
... 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 use the external device's power adapter. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the...
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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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... 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. Chapter 2. Note: Under Windows XP or Windows Vista, none of the configurations support the Switchable Graphics, and they only work in GPU ... 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 are advised to switch to the actual product for another GPU under Current active Graphics Processing Unit.
... 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. Chapter 2. Note: Under Windows XP or Windows Vista, none of the configurations support the Switchable Graphics, and they only work in GPU ... 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 are advised to switch to the actual product for another GPU under Current active Graphics Processing Unit.
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... Help file of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to physically create the recovery discs. Attention: In order to utilize the features of operating system and preinstalled software). Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (within Windows operating system) In Windows operating system, double click the OneKey...
... Help file of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to physically create the recovery discs. Attention: In order to utilize the features of operating system and preinstalled software). Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (within Windows operating system) In Windows operating system, double click the OneKey...
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...Note: If you are the same for the G470, G475, G570 and G575. Appendix A. Any other battery could ignite or explode. CRU instructions Notes: • The illustrations used in the direction shown by Lenovo. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 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. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b , remove the battery pack in this happens,...
...Note: If you are the same for the G470, G475, G570 and G575. Appendix A. Any other battery could ignite or explode. CRU instructions Notes: • The illustrations used in the direction shown by Lenovo. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 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. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b , remove the battery pack in this happens,...
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CRU instructions 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 32 Appendix A. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over again.
CRU instructions 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 32 Appendix A. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over again.
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a.Loosen the five screws a . Appendix 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. b.Remove the compartment cover b. 1 1 1 1 1 2 34
a.Loosen the five screws a . Appendix 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. b.Remove the compartment cover b. 1 1 1 1 1 2 34
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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. ...
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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... option-in various capacities. 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. To install a DDR3 SDRAM, do the...
... option-in various capacities. 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. To install a DDR3 SDRAM, do the...
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A Reinstall the battery. B Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to make room for future use. 2 1 1 7 Align the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM ...
A Reinstall the battery. B Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to make room for future use. 2 1 1 7 Align the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM ...
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AC adapter Power cord for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Appendix A. 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
AC adapter Power cord for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Appendix A. 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
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... checkout 19 What to do first 20 Power system checkout 21 Checking the AC adapter 21 Checking operational charging 21 Checking the battery pack 22 Related service information 23 Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery 23 Restore of factory default 23 Using recovery ...Power-on password 24 Supervisor password 24 Power management 25 Screen blank mode 25 Sleep (standby) mode 25 Hibernation mode 26 Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 29 Fn key combinations 31 FRU replacement notices 32 Screw notices 32 Removing and replacing an ...
... checkout 19 What to do first 20 Power system checkout 21 Checking the AC adapter 21 Checking operational charging 21 Checking the battery pack 22 Related service information 23 Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery 23 Restore of factory default 23 Using recovery ...Power-on password 24 Supervisor password 24 Power management 25 Screen blank mode 25 Sleep (standby) mode 25 Hibernation mode 26 Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 29 Fn key combinations 31 FRU replacement notices 32 Screw notices 32 Removing and replacing an ...
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...apparent hazard could be and whether you must not be the type specified in good condition. Check exterior covers for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. If any unsafe...loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to the safety of any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: •• Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage ...
...apparent hazard could be and whether you must not be the type specified in good condition. Check exterior covers for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. If any unsafe...loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to the safety of any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: •• Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage ...