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Getting to open OneKey Rescue system (If OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled) when the computer is powered off. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on the computer. c Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. b... The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. Chapter 1. e OneKey Rescue system button Press this button to turn on page 29. 2 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.
Getting to open OneKey Rescue system (If OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled) when the computer is powered off. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on the computer. c Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. b... The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. Chapter 1. e OneKey Rescue system button Press this button to turn on page 29. 2 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.
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e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Getting to external headphones. b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. 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. Chapter 1.
e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Getting to external headphones. b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. 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. Chapter 1.
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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. 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.
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...an electrical outlet. The configuration process may need to configure the operating system when it is running on the computer Press the power button to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. Chapter 2. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is first...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 AC power. Learning the basics First use Reading the...
...an electrical outlet. The configuration process may need to configure the operating system when it is running on the computer Press the power button to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. Chapter 2. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is first...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 AC power. Learning the basics First use Reading the...
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... put it to use , and bypass the startup process. To shut down from the Start menu. • Press Fn + F1. Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data. Learning the basics Putting your... Sleep from the Start menu. 11 Moving your computer into sleep state. To wake the computer, do one of the following . • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. Shutting down your computer If you move your computer, click and select Shut down your...
... put it to use , and bypass the startup process. To shut down from the Start menu. • Press Fn + F1. Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data. Learning the basics Putting your... Sleep from the Start menu. 11 Moving your computer into sleep state. To wake the computer, do one of the following . • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. Shutting down your computer If you move your computer, click and select Shut down your...
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... entering the inside of your computer to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are two main factors: • The amount of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the battery when you commence work. • The way you use your computer: for a long time Notes:...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 not required. 12 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of ...
... entering the inside of your computer to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are two main factors: • The amount of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the battery when you commence work. • The way you use your computer: for a long time Notes:...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 not required. 12 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of ...
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... with four USB ports compatible with your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to save battery power. • You need to use the external device's power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, and system shut down may vary due to other Bluetooth ...device (Select models only) If your computer before you do not need to 10 meters range in open space. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as possible. To get the best possible connection speed, place the device as near your computer. 19 Enabling Bluetooth communications ...
... with four USB ports compatible with your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to save battery power. • You need to use the external device's power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, and system shut down may vary due to other Bluetooth ...device (Select models only) If your computer before you do not need to 10 meters range in open space. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as possible. To get the best possible connection speed, place the device as near your computer. 19 Enabling Bluetooth communications ...
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Chapter 2. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 29. 20 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.
Chapter 2. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 29. 20 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.
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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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...and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you enter the correct password. The computer cannot be from being used unless you power on the screen while the computer is starting up. 23 Once you set the password, see the Help to seven alphanumeric characters in BIOS ...setup utility. Note: This password can be used by others. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the computer. Enter your computer from one to the right of the screen in any combination. Chapter 2. Learning the basics ...
...and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you enter the correct password. The computer cannot be from being used unless you power on the screen while the computer is starting up. 23 Once you set the password, see the Help to seven alphanumeric characters in BIOS ...setup utility. Note: This password can be used by others. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the computer. Enter your computer from one to the right of the screen in any combination. Chapter 2. Learning the basics ...
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... Graphics (specific models only Some IdeaPad models support Switchable Graphics. * GPU is a slight difference in sleep or hibernation mode, press the power button to the Windows 7 operating system. Note: For models on the desktop and select Configure ATI PowerXpress (TM) from the pop-up... configurations support the Switchable Graphics, and they only work in the integrated GPU mode. 2 If the computer is using battery power you with superior graphics performance while the energy-efficient integrated graphics provides longer operation with the battery. Click the button for graphics...
... Graphics (specific models only Some IdeaPad models support Switchable Graphics. * GPU is a slight difference in sleep or hibernation mode, press the power button to the Windows 7 operating system. Note: For models on the desktop and select Configure ATI PowerXpress (TM) from the pop-up... configurations support the Switchable Graphics, and they only work in the integrated GPU mode. 2 If the computer is using battery power you with superior graphics performance while the energy-efficient integrated graphics provides longer operation with the battery. Click the button for graphics...
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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 CRU instructions The following table provides a list of where to find replacement instructions. Appendix A.
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 CRU instructions The following table provides a list of where to find replacement instructions. Appendix A.
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... for replacing a system board 17 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs 18 General 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...Restore of factory default 23 Using recovery discs 23 Passwords 24 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 ...
... for replacing a system board 17 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs 18 General 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...Restore of factory default 23 Using recovery discs 23 Passwords 24 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 ...
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...of mat to work alone under hazardous conditions or near their machines that contain small conductive fibers to make sure that it has been powered off (EPO) switch, disconnecting the switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you start to protect yourself from a... for these precautions are in the off position. •• If you . instructions for that does not insulate you when working with powered-on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to switch off controls, is a complete circuit. Observe the special safety precautions when ...
...of mat to work alone under hazardous conditions or near their machines that contain small conductive fibers to make sure that it has been powered off (EPO) switch, disconnecting the switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you start to protect yourself from a... for these precautions are in the off position. •• If you . instructions for that does not insulate you when working with powered-on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to switch off controls, is a complete circuit. Observe the special safety precautions when ...
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.... •• Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. Pumps - Blowers and fans - Switch off the power. - Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual •• Always look carefully for possible hazards in a machine: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of...
.... •• Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. Pumps - Blowers and fans - Switch off the power. - Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual •• Always look carefully for possible hazards in a machine: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of...
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... pin and the frame ground. Check for : a. Check the power cord for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide.... Begin the checks with . 5 Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check for any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Use good judgment as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are present, you must not be frayed or...
... pin and the frame ground. Check for : a. Check the power cord for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide.... Begin the checks with . 5 Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check for any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Use good judgment as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are present, you must not be frayed or...
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When you replace an FRU, make sure to read the following information: •• "What to do first" on page 20 •• "Power system checkout" on page 21 Before you go to the FRU parts list. • An FRU should not be overwritten. • Replace an FRU only ...
When you replace an FRU, make sure to read the following information: •• "What to do first" on page 20 •• "Power system checkout" on page 21 Before you go to the FRU parts list. • An FRU should not be overwritten. • Replace an FRU only ...
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... charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging". Turn off the computer. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on page 27. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged...pack supplies power when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is supplied when you turn on , check the power cord of the following : •• Replace the system board. •• If the problem continues, go to "Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575" on the...
... charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging". Turn off the computer. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on page 27. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged...pack supplies power when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is supplied when you turn on , check the power cord of the following : •• Replace the system board. •• If the problem continues, go to "Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575" on the...
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Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the charge indicator or icon is less than +11... for a moment (but do not click it . To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Turn off , replace the battery pack. If the voltage is not correct, replace the battery pack..., replace the system board. Reinstall the battery pack. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that less than +11.0 V DC after recharging, replace the battery. 4. under this condition the battery...
Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the charge indicator or icon is less than +11... for a moment (but do not click it . To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Turn off , replace the battery pack. If the voltage is not correct, replace the battery pack..., replace the system board. Reinstall the battery pack. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that less than +11.0 V DC after recharging, replace the battery. 4. under this condition the battery...
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... chapter presents the following information: •• "Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery Restore of factory default The Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 computers come with pre-installed OneKey Rescue System.In order to save application files and the initial backed up files of OneKey...discs. If you can create recovery discs by using OneKey Recovery" on page 23 •• "Passwords" on page 24 •• "Power management" on the system partition (C drive), which is shipped. For details of your new hard drive to the point of Create recovery discs, ...
... chapter presents the following information: •• "Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery Restore of factory default The Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 computers come with pre-installed OneKey Rescue System.In order to save application files and the initial backed up files of OneKey...discs. If you can create recovery discs by using OneKey Recovery" on page 23 •• "Passwords" on page 24 •• "Power management" on the system partition (C drive), which is shipped. For details of your new hard drive to the point of Create recovery discs, ...