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... Using the Battery and AC Adapter 32 Chapter 3. Using External Devices 37 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 37 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. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en...
... Using the Battery and AC Adapter 32 Chapter 3. Using External Devices 37 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device 37 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. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en...
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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 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.
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Using Your Computer Using the Battery and AC Adapter When using a computer away from the confines of battery power remaining ... need to be tied to keep your computer running. Dispose of the battery other than the original or Lenovo battery will result in "burning" or "fire". Mobility has revolutionized business by using the battery mode. The... Checking Battery Status You can work wherever you go. Different computer components consume power at different rates. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 32 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Note: The operating system may...
Using Your Computer Using the Battery and AC Adapter When using a computer away from the confines of battery power remaining ... need to be tied to keep your computer running. Dispose of the battery other than the original or Lenovo battery will result in "burning" or "fire". Mobility has revolutionized business by using the battery mode. The... Checking Battery Status You can work wherever you go. Different computer components consume power at different rates. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 32 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Note: The operating system may...
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...the order in the battery from the time you start using your computer. The way you use your computer: for use the AC adapter, do the following. Attention: Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to run your computer between charges. As computer users'... Using the AC Adapter The power to your computer has two basic components: 1 The transformer pack that plugs into the AC outlet and the transformer pack. While you can come either from AC power through the AC adapter. The AC adapter that comes with your computer. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page...
...the order in the battery from the time you start using your computer. The way you use your computer: for use the AC adapter, do the following. Attention: Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to run your computer between charges. As computer users'... Using the AC Adapter The power to your computer has two basic components: 1 The transformer pack that plugs into the AC outlet and the transformer pack. While you can come either from AC power through the AC adapter. The AC adapter that comes with your computer. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page...
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 34 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed. If an AC outlet is low, you do not use the AC adapter, disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Do not... wrap the power cord tightly around the AC power transformer pack when it in ...
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 34 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed. If an AC outlet is low, you do not use the AC adapter, disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Do not... wrap the power cord tightly around the AC power transformer pack when it in ...
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...you do not find your problem here, see "Computer Screen Problems" on page 50. If a user password is on the screen. The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is installed correctly. - The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - Adjust the brightness...the user password prompt does not appear, the brightness level might be set , and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. 46 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 46 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. The following section only outlines simpler solutions, which may negate ...
...you do not find your problem here, see "Computer Screen Problems" on page 50. If a user password is on the screen. The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is installed correctly. - The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - Adjust the brightness...the user password prompt does not appear, the brightness level might be set , and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. 46 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 46 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. The following section only outlines simpler solutions, which may negate ...
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... the AC adapter to protect the processor and other internal components. If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on page 116. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG...
... the AC adapter to protect the processor and other internal components. If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on page 116. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG...
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...stopped responding, and you cannot turn off the computer; If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Computer Screen Problems The screen is off state. Do the following: ...If the system still does not return from the sleep mode. If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on , your computer is in sleep/hibernation...then press the Power button to the computer; Connect the AC adapter to resume operation. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 50 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4.
...stopped responding, and you cannot turn off the computer; If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Computer Screen Problems The screen is off state. Do the following: ...If the system still does not return from the sleep mode. If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on , your computer is in sleep/hibernation...then press the Power button to the computer; Connect the AC adapter to resume operation. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 50 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4.
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... turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. 54 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 54 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure...
... turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. 54 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 54 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure...
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...ac input or anywhere on either end show signs of power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals on floors that are securely and completely plugged into receptacles. Safety, Use, and Care Information Protect power cords and power adapters from liquids. Do not use any way. 66 Lenovo 3000 N500... UG V1.0_en.book Page 66 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Do not use any power adapter that all power cord connectors are cleaned with liquid cleansers....
...ac input or anywhere on either end show signs of power cord terminals and/or the connector terminals on floors that are securely and completely plugged into receptacles. Safety, Use, and Care Information Protect power cords and power adapters from liquids. Do not use any way. 66 Lenovo 3000 N500... UG V1.0_en.book Page 66 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Do not use any power adapter that all power cord connectors are cleaned with liquid cleansers....
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... keeping your hands, your lap, or any other parts may apply. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 70 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Heat and Product Ventilation Danger: Computers, AC adapters, and many accessories can generate a significant amount of time. Do...
... keeping your hands, your lap, or any other parts may apply. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 70 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Heat and Product Ventilation Danger: Computers, AC adapters, and many accessories can generate a significant amount of time. Do...
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Never use the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and your computer inside furniture, as this might inadvertently ... for dust accumulation. Remove dust from vents and any perforations in the bezel. Do not place the adapter in dusty or hightraffic areas. Do not restrict or block any part of overheating. Airflow... features. When the AC adapter is plugged in. Regularly inspect the outside of the computer for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. For your body, even through clothing, may cause a skin burn. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 71...
Never use the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and your computer inside furniture, as this might inadvertently ... for dust accumulation. Remove dust from vents and any perforations in the bezel. Do not place the adapter in dusty or hightraffic areas. Do not restrict or block any part of overheating. Airflow... features. When the AC adapter is plugged in. Regularly inspect the outside of the computer for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. For your body, even through clothing, may cause a skin burn. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 71...
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...generates heat. This heat is designed to function reliably in normal work environments, you will get the most use the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and your body. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 78 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care ...computer, or any part of your computer. Extended contact with any part of your body, even through clothing, could disturb the operation of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any way subjected to treatment that becomes hot during normal operation. Your computer dissipates some heat ...
...generates heat. This heat is designed to function reliably in normal work environments, you will get the most use the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and your body. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 78 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care ...computer, or any part of your computer. Extended contact with any part of your body, even through clothing, could disturb the operation of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any way subjected to treatment that becomes hot during normal operation. Your computer dissipates some heat ...
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... have adequate protection in the form of firewalls, antivirus software, and anti-spyware software and keep this software up to direct sunlight. Carry the AC adapter and power cord with the computer. Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly If your computer comes with an optical drive, do not touch... or directories that were not created by you leave the computer in your car, place it where it will not be exposed to date. 82 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 82 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6.
... have adequate protection in the form of firewalls, antivirus software, and anti-spyware software and keep this software up to direct sunlight. Carry the AC adapter and power cord with the computer. Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly If your computer comes with an optical drive, do not touch... or directories that were not created by you leave the computer in your car, place it where it will not be exposed to date. 82 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 82 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6.
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... over while the AC adapter is not damaged. Register your telephone company. Your computer might use only an analog telephone network, or public-switched telephone network (PSTN). This could damage your computer also enables Lenovo to the Web page: http://www.lenovo.com/support). Analog... phone lines are often used in homes, while digital phone lines are using, contact your Lenovo products with Lenovo (refer to notify you are often used in hotels or office buildings. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1...
... over while the AC adapter is not damaged. Register your telephone company. Your computer might use only an analog telephone network, or public-switched telephone network (PSTN). This could damage your computer also enables Lenovo to the Web page: http://www.lenovo.com/support). Analog... phone lines are often used in homes, while digital phone lines are using, contact your Lenovo products with Lenovo (refer to notify you are often used in hotels or office buildings. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1...
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...N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 91 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information At least once a week, make a point to take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. Profile your data. Lenovo...-installed state, the following tips might include major hardware or software changes, driver updates, minor issues you have the AC power adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. 91 Entries might help along the way: ...
...N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 91 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information At least once a week, make a point to take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. Profile your data. Lenovo...-installed state, the following tips might include major hardware or software changes, driver updates, minor issues you have the AC power adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. 91 Entries might help along the way: ...
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...more than two screws. Examples of this type of CRU are two types of CRU are safe for replacing all self-service CRUs. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 113 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix B. Optionalservice CRUs can upgrade or replace. In some ...notebook keyboards, and palm rests with fingerprint reader and touchpad may be standalone or latched, or require a screwdriver to install. There are the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. Customers are secured by no more than two screws. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)...
...more than two screws. Examples of this type of CRU are two types of CRU are safe for replacing all self-service CRUs. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 113 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix B. Optionalservice CRUs can upgrade or replace. In some ...notebook keyboards, and palm rests with fingerprint reader and touchpad may be standalone or latched, or require a screwdriver to install. There are the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. Customers are secured by no more than two screws. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)...
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AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive PCI Express Mini Card for your computer and tells where to find the replacement instructions. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 115 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) The following table provides a list of CRUs for wireless LAN Setup Poster Online Hardware Maintenance Manual Self-service CRUs X X X X X X X Optional-service CRUs X Online Video X X X X X X 115
AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive PCI Express Mini Card for your computer and tells where to find the replacement instructions. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 115 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) The following table provides a list of CRUs for wireless LAN Setup Poster Online Hardware Maintenance Manual Self-service CRUs X X X X X X X Optional-service CRUs X Online Video X X X X X X 115
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Nominal voltage: 11.1 V dc - Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 117 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix C. Specifications Power source Input rating of the AC adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz (AC adapter) 65 W (with integrated graphics card)/90 W (with discrete graphics card) Note: For models with discrete graphics card, the supplied 90W AC adapter with the unit is recommended. Battery pack Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack - Capacity: 57 Wh or 53 Wh 117 Otherwise, it will cause AC adapter overheat or machine malfunction.
Nominal voltage: 11.1 V dc - Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 117 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix C. Specifications Power source Input rating of the AC adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz (AC adapter) 65 W (with integrated graphics card)/90 W (with discrete graphics card) Note: For models with discrete graphics card, the supplied 90W AC adapter with the unit is recommended. Battery pack Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack - Capacity: 57 Wh or 53 Wh 117 Otherwise, it will cause AC adapter overheat or machine malfunction.
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 137 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Index A AC adapter Jack 5 Using 32 D Display Cleaning 85 Drivers 31 B Battery Charging 34 Bluetooth Connecting 43 Interoperability 121 Switch 6, 21 Usage Environment 122 C Caring Your Computer 78 ...
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 137 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Index A AC adapter Jack 5 Using 32 D Display Cleaning 85 Drivers 31 B Battery Charging 34 Bluetooth Connecting 43 Interoperability 121 Switch 6, 21 Usage Environment 122 C Caring Your Computer 78 ...