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...system will be even less than the computer's nominal hard disk capacity. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes Lenovo computers come with preinstalled Lenovo Care, so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery, which is used to store hard disk mirror and...varies according to the model, operating system and software of the computer. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM If a portion of the hard disk space has been used for some specific purpose, then the capacity indicated by the operating system is always less...
...system will be even less than the computer's nominal hard disk capacity. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes Lenovo computers come with preinstalled Lenovo Care, so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery, which is used to store hard disk mirror and...varies according to the model, operating system and software of the computer. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM If a portion of the hard disk space has been used for some specific purpose, then the capacity indicated by the operating system is always less...
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... Connecting a PC Card Device 38 Connecting an External Display 40 Connecting a Headphone and Audio Device 41 Connecting an External Microphone 42 Connecting a Bluetooth Device (Specific models only 43 Chapter 4. Getting to Sleep or Shutting It Down 10 Using the Touch Pad 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Special Keys and Buttons... 5. Using Your Computer 10 Putting Your Computer to Know Your Computer 1 Top View 1 Left-side View 3 Right-side View 5 Front View 6 Bottom View 7 Chapter 2. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Contents Chapter 1.
... Connecting a PC Card Device 38 Connecting an External Display 40 Connecting a Headphone and Audio Device 41 Connecting an External Microphone 42 Connecting a Bluetooth Device (Specific models only 43 Chapter 4. Getting to Sleep or Shutting It Down 10 Using the Touch Pad 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Special Keys and Buttons... 5. Using Your Computer 10 Putting Your Computer to Know Your Computer 1 Top View 1 Left-side View 3 Right-side View 5 Front View 6 Bottom View 7 Chapter 2. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Contents Chapter 1.
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page ii Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Contents Chapter 6. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ....... 113 Appendix C. Safety, Use, and Care Information 61 Important Safety Information 61 Caring Your Computer 78 Accessibility and Comfort ........ 86 Maintenance 89 Appendix A. Specifications ..... 116 Specifications 116 Appendix D. Notices 118 Notices 118 Wireless related information...
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page ii Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Contents Chapter 6. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ....... 113 Appendix C. Safety, Use, and Care Information 61 Important Safety Information 61 Caring Your Computer 78 Accessibility and Comfort ........ 86 Maintenance 89 Appendix A. Specifications ..... 116 Specifications 116 Appendix D. Notices 118 Notices 118 Wireless related information...
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Getting to Know Your Computer Integrated camera (Specific Models only 19 Computer display The color display with TFT technology provides clear and brilliant text and graphics. Lenovo CareSM button 16 Power button Use the Power button to turn on the computer. System status indicators The system status indicators show the current...Microphone (built-in) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. Touch sensor and volume buttons 15 2 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 2 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1.
Getting to Know Your Computer Integrated camera (Specific Models only 19 Computer display The color display with TFT technology provides clear and brilliant text and graphics. Lenovo CareSM button 16 Power button Use the Power button to turn on the computer. System status indicators The system status indicators show the current...Microphone (built-in) The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. Touch sensor and volume buttons 15 2 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 2 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1.
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Important: Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables or other objects do not block any security product, verify that it is compatible with a security keyhole. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Fan louvers The fan louvers allow heated air to... can purchase a security cable and lock to exit the computer. Note: Before purchasing any of the fan louvers otherwise, overheating of security keyhole. HDMI port (Specific models only) USB 2.0 port 37 4
Important: Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables or other objects do not block any security product, verify that it is compatible with a security keyhole. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Fan louvers The fan louvers allow heated air to... can purchase a security cable and lock to exit the computer. Note: Before purchasing any of the fan louvers otherwise, overheating of security keyhole. HDMI port (Specific models only) USB 2.0 port 37 4
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Note: To prevent damage to the computer and charge the internal battery. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Right-side View a b c d Modem Port (Specific models only 22 USB 2.0 port 37 Optical drive 17 AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and battery pack, use the supplied AC adapter only. 5
Note: To prevent damage to the computer and charge the internal battery. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Right-side View a b c d Modem Port (Specific models only 22 USB 2.0 port 37 Optical drive 17 AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and battery pack, use the supplied AC adapter only. 5
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Getting to Know Your Computer Front View a b cd e a Speakers Built-in speakers for rich powerful sound. Wireless device switch (Specific models only) Use this switch to simultaneously turn on or turn off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices. Microphone jack (external 42 Headphone (external 41 Multi-media reader slot (Specific models only 18 6 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 6 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1.
Getting to Know Your Computer Front View a b cd e a Speakers Built-in speakers for rich powerful sound. Wireless device switch (Specific models only) Use this switch to simultaneously turn on or turn off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices. Microphone jack (external 42 Headphone (external 41 Multi-media reader slot (Specific models only 18 6 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 6 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1.
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... keeps the battery pack secured in place. To remove the battery, hold this latch in the unlocked position. WLAN card compartment The wireless network card (Specific models only) can be secured in this latch automatically secures the battery in place. When you insert a battery pack, this compartment for easy access. Central... latch is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1.
... keeps the battery pack secured in place. To remove the battery, hold this latch in the unlocked position. WLAN card compartment The wireless network card (Specific models only) can be secured in this latch automatically secures the battery in place. When you insert a battery pack, this compartment for easy access. Central... latch is used to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to keep the battery pack secured. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1.
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 18 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. for more information about the usage, read the instructions supplied with one Multi-media Reader slot (Specific models only) used to insert a memory card, such as a SD Card, a Multi-media card, a Memory Stick or a Memory Stick Pro card. Note: Only use memory cards of the type listed above; Your computer comes with the memory card. 18 Using Your Computer Using Memory Cards (Specific models only) --------
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 18 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. for more information about the usage, read the instructions supplied with one Multi-media Reader slot (Specific models only) used to insert a memory card, such as a SD Card, a Multi-media card, a Memory Stick or a Memory Stick Pro card. Note: Only use memory cards of the type listed above; Your computer comes with the memory card. 18 Using Your Computer Using Memory Cards (Specific models only) --------
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... third party dedicated application, because Windows Vista does not include a program for taking pictures or movies with various applications, such as EasyCapture, MSN or Yahoo! Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 19 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using the Integrated Camera (Specific models only) ---------
... third party dedicated application, because Windows Vista does not include a program for taking pictures or movies with various applications, such as EasyCapture, MSN or Yahoo! Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 19 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using the Integrated Camera (Specific models only) ---------
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...Your Computer Attention: As the voltage of a telephone connection is higher than that of a network, do the following; 1 Slide the Wireless device switch (Specific models only) to the right. 2 Press Fn + F5, set Wireless to the LAN port as a short circuit in the computer might occur. ... Using wireless LAN (Specific models only) A isotropic antenna system is built into the display for optimal reception, enabling wireless communication wherever you are. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 21 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2.
...Your Computer Attention: As the voltage of a telephone connection is higher than that of a network, do the following; 1 Slide the Wireless device switch (Specific models only) to the right. 2 Press Fn + F5, set Wireless to the LAN port as a short circuit in the computer might occur. ... Using wireless LAN (Specific models only) A isotropic antenna system is built into the display for optimal reception, enabling wireless communication wherever you are. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 21 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2.
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Using Your Computer Using Modem Port (Specific models only) The modem port accepts a standard telephone cable with one RJ-11 connector, and allows dial up access to a digital circuit cable, as the current in the digital circuit may damage the modem. 22 Important: Do not connect the modem port to an Internet service provider (ISP). Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 22 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2.
Using Your Computer Using Modem Port (Specific models only) The modem port accepts a standard telephone cable with one RJ-11 connector, and allows dial up access to a digital circuit cable, as the current in the digital circuit may damage the modem. 22 Important: Do not connect the modem port to an Internet service provider (ISP). Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 22 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2.
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... at least five seconds after the computer is on; USB allows devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the computer (hot swapping), and allows specific classes of hardware to be installed. 37 Your computer comes with four Universal Serial Bus compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a keyboard, mouse... device cables other than USB cables while the computer power is shut down to be used without requiring individual device drivers to disconnect external devices. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 37 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3.
... at least five seconds after the computer is on; USB allows devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the computer (hot swapping), and allows specific classes of hardware to be installed. 37 Your computer comes with four Universal Serial Bus compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a keyboard, mouse... device cables other than USB cables while the computer power is shut down to be used without requiring individual device drivers to disconnect external devices. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 37 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3.
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Note: If you do not need to use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to the right. Using External Devices Connecting a Bluetooth Device (Specific models only Your computer can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to Bluetooth devices, such as computers, PDAs, and cell phones. Enabling Bluetooth communications Slide the Wireless device switch to save battery power. 43 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 43 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3.
Note: If you do not need to use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to the right. Using External Devices Connecting a Bluetooth Device (Specific models only Your computer can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to Bluetooth devices, such as computers, PDAs, and cell phones. Enabling Bluetooth communications Slide the Wireless device switch to save battery power. 43 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 43 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3.
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What are the main hardware features of this guide. See "Appendix B. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 44 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. See "Chapter 6. More tips can I prevent problems with my computer? Where can be ... Frequently Asked Questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can be found in Chapter 2. 44 More information can find the detailed specifications for detailed information about safety. Safety, Use, and Care Information" for my computer? Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 113 of my new ...
What are the main hardware features of this guide. See "Appendix B. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 44 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. See "Chapter 6. More tips can I prevent problems with my computer? Where can be ... Frequently Asked Questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can be found in Chapter 2. 44 More information can find the detailed specifications for detailed information about safety. Safety, Use, and Care Information" for my computer? Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 113 of my new ...
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... from sleep mode, it may have the computer serviced. If the computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work. See "Specifications" on selftest (POST). Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 49 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4.
... from sleep mode, it may have the computer serviced. If the computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work. See "Specifications" on selftest (POST). Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 49 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4.
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...Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 56 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 5. They are the latest software source for your Lenovo-preinstalled Microsoft Windows product. 56 Getting Help and Service Getting Help and Service If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more specific... information and links, go for additional information about Lenovo computers, you experience a problem with installation of sources available from a disc. Microsoft Service Packs...
...Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 56 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 5. They are the latest software source for your Lenovo-preinstalled Microsoft Windows product. 56 Getting Help and Service Getting Help and Service If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more specific... information and links, go for additional information about Lenovo computers, you experience a problem with installation of sources available from a disc. Microsoft Service Packs...
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...and the computer is helpful to use it. Each hardware component on your country's Customer Support Center at the following Web address: http://www.lenovo.com/support. When calling the Customer Support Center, please make sure you add a new component, the operating system needs to be instructed on... until you are susceptible to operate that piece of you can recognize the hardware component and understand how to have your computer has its own specific driver. Safety, Use, and Care Information Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your computer uses ...
...and the computer is helpful to use it. Each hardware component on your country's Customer Support Center at the following Web address: http://www.lenovo.com/support. When calling the Customer Support Center, please make sure you add a new component, the operating system needs to be instructed on... until you are susceptible to operate that piece of you can recognize the hardware component and understand how to have your computer has its own specific driver. Safety, Use, and Care Information Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your computer uses ...
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 94 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM ...Contact a local Service Provider for you to location. Your Service Provider will ship the CRU to you for location-specific information. What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct Problems When you contact a Service Provider, you...warranty service by you can be available in all locations and may apply outside a Service Provider's normal service area. Lenovo Limited Warranty How to as warranted during the warranty period, you must follow the problem determination and resolution ...
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 94 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM ...Contact a local Service Provider for you to location. Your Service Provider will ship the CRU to you for location-specific information. What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct Problems When you contact a Service Provider, you...warranty service by you can be available in all locations and may apply outside a Service Provider's normal service area. Lenovo Limited Warranty How to as warranted during the warranty period, you must follow the problem determination and resolution ...
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... CONTRACT. 99 YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE LAW OR WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH LENOVO. Arbitration in India shall be in such proceedings. Other Rights THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION... language, and the English language version of this warranty shall be finally settled by arbitration held in accordance with the laws of law. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 99 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Arbitration in Singapore shall be held in accordance with ...
... CONTRACT. 99 YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE LAW OR WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH LENOVO. Arbitration in India shall be in such proceedings. Other Rights THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION... language, and the English language version of this warranty shall be finally settled by arbitration held in accordance with the laws of law. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 99 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Arbitration in Singapore shall be held in accordance with ...