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New World. P/N: 43N8230 Printed in China New Thinking.TM www.lenovo.com Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0 cover_en_1-4 Lenovo 3000 N500 User Guide © Copyright Lenovo 2008. All rights reserved.
New World. P/N: 43N8230 Printed in China New Thinking.TM www.lenovo.com Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0 cover_en_1-4 Lenovo 3000 N500 User Guide © Copyright Lenovo 2008. All rights reserved.
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First Edition (August 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2008. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0 cover_en_2-3 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items...in the package with limited and restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the following: • Chapter 6. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use , ...
First Edition (August 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2008. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0 cover_en_2-3 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items...in the package with limited and restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the following: • Chapter 6. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use , ...
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... affixed, have been designed and tested to conform to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Lenovo computers of greenhouse gas emissions. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 1 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM ENERGY STAR model information ENERGY STAR® is a... the following machine types, if the ENERGY STAR mark is proud to the ENERGY STAR 4.0 program requirements for computers. • 4233 By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the power-management features of your computer, you reduce the consumption of electricity...
... affixed, have been designed and tested to conform to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Lenovo computers of greenhouse gas emissions. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 1 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM ENERGY STAR model information ENERGY STAR® is a... the following machine types, if the ENERGY STAR mark is proud to the ENERGY STAR 4.0 program requirements for computers. • 4233 By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the power-management features of your computer, you reduce the consumption of electricity...
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 2 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM For more information about ENERGY STAR,...from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any key on your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: Table 1. Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to your Windows Help and Support information system. ... plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disks: After 20 minutes - To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to sleep: After 25 minutes • Advanced power settings: -
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 2 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM For more information about ENERGY STAR,...from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any key on your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: Table 1. Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to your Windows Help and Support information system. ... plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disks: After 20 minutes - To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to sleep: After 25 minutes • Advanced power settings: -
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..., 1KB = 1,000 bytes. For example, a nominal 80GB hard disk will be : X × 1000 × 1000 × 1000/ (1024 × 1024 × 1024) ≈ X × 0.931 G Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 3 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity Dear user, While using your computer is that the nominal...
..., 1KB = 1,000 bytes. For example, a nominal 80GB hard disk will be : X × 1000 × 1000 × 1000/ (1024 × 1024 × 1024) ≈ X × 0.931 G Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 3 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity Dear user, While using your computer is that the nominal...
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The size of the reserved space for this partition is not evident, which is used to store hard disk mirror and Lenovo Care program files. For the sake of safety, this partition varies according to as a "hidden partition". For the above reasons, the available hard disk ..., so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery, which is commonly referred 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 size of the reserved space for this partition is not evident, which is used to store hard disk mirror and Lenovo Care program files. For the sake of safety, this partition varies according to as a "hidden partition". For the above reasons, the available hard disk ..., so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery, which is commonly referred 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...
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Contents Chapter 1. Troubleshooting .......44 Frequently Asked Questions ....44 Troubleshooting 46 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service ...
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Contents Chapter 1. Troubleshooting .......44 Frequently Asked Questions ....44 Troubleshooting 46 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service ...
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page ii Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Contents Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information 61 Important Safety Information 61 Caring Your ... 131 Japan Recycling Statements.... 132 ii Notice for Users in the U.S.A 134 Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk 134 Trademarks 136 Index 137 Lenovo Limited Warranty 93 Warranty Information 102 Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers 105 Appendix B. Specifications ..... 116 Specifications 116 Appendix D. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ....... 113 Appendix C.
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page ii Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Contents Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information 61 Important Safety Information 61 Caring Your ... 131 Japan Recycling Statements.... 132 ii Notice for Users in the U.S.A 134 Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk 134 Trademarks 136 Index 137 Lenovo Limited Warranty 93 Warranty Information 102 Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers 105 Appendix B. Specifications ..... 116 Specifications 116 Appendix D. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ....... 113 Appendix C.
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 1 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Top View a f b g c e d e * The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. 1
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 1 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Top View a f b g c e d e * The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. 1
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... 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 status... 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.
... 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 status... 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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... fan louvers otherwise, overheating of security keyhole. HDMI port (Specific models only) USB 2.0 port 37 4 Important: Make sure 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. You can purchase a security cable and lock to exit the computer.
... fan louvers otherwise, overheating of security keyhole. HDMI port (Specific models only) USB 2.0 port 37 4 Important: Make sure 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. You can purchase a security cable and lock to exit the computer.
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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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... the battery in place. manual The manual battery latch is used to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Battery pack 32 Battery latch - Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Move the manual latch to keep the battery pack secured.
... the battery in place. manual The manual battery latch is used to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Battery pack 32 Battery latch - Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Move the manual latch to keep the battery pack secured.
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... insert one memory card in the compartment, plug it into the slot near the mainboard. Hard Disk Drive compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 9 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1.
... insert one memory card in the compartment, plug it into the slot near the mainboard. Hard Disk Drive compartment The hard disk drive is installed. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 9 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1.
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... following . Press the Power button. Press any key. Shutting Down Your Computer If you will be away from the Start menu. 10 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 10 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Putting Your Computer to use , and bypass the startup process.
... following . Press the Power button. Press any key. Shutting Down Your Computer If you will be away from the Start menu. 10 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 10 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Putting Your Computer to use , and bypass the startup process.
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 11 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. b a cd 11 The functions of the left and right mouse buttons on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to those of the keyboard. To move the cursor on a conventional mouse. Using Your Computer Using the Touch Pad The touch pad consists of a pad and two click buttons at the bottom of the left and right click buttons correspond to move.
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 11 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. b a cd 11 The functions of the left and right mouse buttons on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to those of the keyboard. To move the cursor on a conventional mouse. Using Your Computer Using the Touch Pad The touch pad consists of a pad and two click buttons at the bottom of the left and right click buttons correspond to move.
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... that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. Using Your Computer Note: You can also attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 12 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2.
... that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. Using Your Computer Note: You can also attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 12 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2.
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b a 13 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 13 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. To use of the function keys . Using Your Computer Function Key Combinations Through the use this feature, press and hold the Fn key , then press one of the function keys, perform useful operations more efficiently.
b a 13 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 13 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. To use of the function keys . Using Your Computer Function Key Combinations Through the use this feature, press and hold the Fn key , then press one of the function keys, perform useful operations more efficiently.
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... Computer The following describes the features of the line. Fn + F4: Put your computer in hibernation mode. Fn + down arrow: Play/pause Media Player playback. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 14 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Fn + F7: Shift to the previous track. Fn + F10: Decrease display brightness. Fn...
... Computer The following describes the features of the line. Fn + F4: Put your computer in hibernation mode. Fn + down arrow: Play/pause Media Player playback. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 14 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Fn + F7: Shift to the previous track. Fn + F10: Decrease display brightness. Fn...