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... ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system Windows® Vista Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disks: After 20 minutes - Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 2 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov. Turn ...off the display: After 10 minutes • Put the computer to take effect when your keyboard. Hibernate: After 1 hour To awaken your computer from...
... ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system Windows® Vista Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disks: After 20 minutes - Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 2 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov. Turn ...off the display: After 10 minutes • Put the computer to take effect when your keyboard. Hibernate: After 1 hour To awaken your computer from...
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Contents Chapter 1. Getting to Sleep or Shutting It Down 10 Using the Touch Pad 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Special Keys and Buttons ..........15 Using the Optical Drive 17 Using Memory Cards (Specific models only 18 Using the Integrated Camera (Specific...
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Contents Chapter 1. Getting to Sleep or Shutting It Down 10 Using the Touch Pad 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Special Keys and Buttons ..........15 Using the Optical Drive 17 Using Memory Cards (Specific models only 18 Using the Integrated Camera (Specific...
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b a cd 11 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 11 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. To move . The functions of the left and right mouse buttons 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 the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to those of the keyboard.
b a cd 11 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 11 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. To move . The functions of the left and right mouse buttons 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 the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to those of the keyboard.
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... attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector. To disable it, press Fn+NmLk. * The illustrations in the standard keyboard. Numeric Keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable the numeric keypad, press Fn+Delete. Using ...the Keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in this manual may differ from the actual product. 12 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 12 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. ...
... attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector. To disable it, press Fn+NmLk. * The illustrations in the standard keyboard. Numeric Keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable the numeric keypad, press Fn+Delete. Using ...the Keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in this manual may differ from the actual product. 12 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 12 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. ...
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... least five seconds after the computer is on; Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 37 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3. Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ----- Your computer comes with four Universal Serial Bus compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, hard disk drive, printer, and...
... least five seconds after the computer is on; Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 37 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3. Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ----- Your computer comes with four Universal Serial Bus compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, hard disk drive, printer, and...
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...where you can I need to replace: the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. What safety precautions should I prevent problems with my computer? See "Chapter 6. More information can be found in Chapter 2. 44 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 44 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. ...Chapter 1 and 2. What are the main hardware features of this guide. I need to upgrade a device or I find detailed answers. See http://www.lenovo.com/support. Safety, Use, and Care Information" for my computer? See "Appendix B. Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 113 of this...
...where you can I need to replace: the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. What safety precautions should I prevent problems with my computer? See "Chapter 6. More information can be found in Chapter 2. 44 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 44 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. ...Chapter 1 and 2. What are the main hardware features of this guide. I need to upgrade a device or I find detailed answers. See http://www.lenovo.com/support. Safety, Use, and Care Information" for my computer? See "Appendix B. Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 113 of this...
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... a letter. All or some of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Keyboard Problems A number appears when you forget your supervisor password, Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to... servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced. To disable it by removing the supervisor password. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 48 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting A Password Problem I forgot my password. ...
... a letter. All or some of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Keyboard Problems A number appears when you forget your supervisor password, Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to... servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced. To disable it by removing the supervisor password. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 48 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting A Password Problem I forgot my password. ...
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... or charge the battery near flammable materials or in contact with your hands from the palm rest; When you use the keyboard for any extended length of system activity and the battery charge level. special handling may contain perchlorate. Notebook computers can generate... heat when turned on the amount of time. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 70 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Products containing CR...
... or charge the battery near flammable materials or in contact with your hands from the palm rest; When you use the keyboard for any extended length of system activity and the battery charge level. special handling may contain perchlorate. Notebook computers can generate... heat when turned on the amount of time. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 70 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Products containing CR...
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...following these important tips, you need to an electrical outlet and your body. Applying strong force to treatment that becomes hot during normal operation. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 78 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. This heat is charging. Extended contact with your body, ... the adapter in any way subjected to the cables may cause a skin burn. Route the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they cannot be walked on, tripped over, pinched by your computer or other...
...following these important tips, you need to an electrical outlet and your body. Applying strong force to treatment that becomes hot during normal operation. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 78 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. This heat is charging. Extended contact with your body, ... the adapter in any way subjected to the cables may cause a skin burn. Route the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they cannot be walked on, tripped over, pinched by your computer or other...
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...magnets, activated cellular phones, electrical appliances, or speakers (within 13 cm or 5 in). Avoid subjecting your hands when you touch the keyboard or other parts of a computer malfunction. An electrostatic charge above 35°C/95°F). Some appliances, such as possible from an ...connectors on I/O devices connected to it poses the same risk of the computer, or through your computer to the computer, it . Keep your keyboard. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 79 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Place liquids ...
...magnets, activated cellular phones, electrical appliances, or speakers (within 13 cm or 5 in). Avoid subjecting your hands when you touch the keyboard or other parts of a computer malfunction. An electrostatic charge above 35°C/95°F). Some appliances, such as possible from an ...connectors on I/O devices connected to it poses the same risk of the computer, or through your computer to the computer, it . Keep your keyboard. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 79 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Place liquids ...
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.... Safety, Use, and Care Information Be Gentle with Your Computer Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on your computer, display, or external devices. ... loss. When picking up or hold it . This will prevent damage to remove any critical data before moving it by the bottom. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 81 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Do not pack your computer in sleep or hibernation mode, or...
.... Safety, Use, and Care Information Be Gentle with Your Computer Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on your computer, display, or external devices. ... loss. When picking up or hold it . This will prevent damage to remove any critical data before moving it by the bottom. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 81 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Do not pack your computer in sleep or hibernation mode, or...
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 82 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Do not leave anything between the closed LCD and the keyboard. If you leave the computer in the form of files or directories that you have adequate protection in your car, place...
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 82 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Do not leave anything between the closed LCD and the keyboard. If you leave the computer in the form of files or directories that you have adequate protection in your car, place...
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... the surface again with the cloth. Note: Shut down the computer and then disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer. Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard 1 Apply some isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a soft, dust-free cloth. 2 Wipe each keytop surface with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. 9 Wait for the ...one; Make sure that no liquid drips onto or between the keys. 3 Allow to dry completely and remove any crumbs and dust from a hair drier. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 85 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. if you can use a camera blower with a brush or cool air ...
... the surface again with the cloth. Note: Shut down the computer and then disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer. Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard 1 Apply some isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a soft, dust-free cloth. 2 Wipe each keytop surface with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. 9 Wait for the ...one; Make sure that no liquid drips onto or between the keys. 3 Allow to dry completely and remove any crumbs and dust from a hair drier. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 85 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. if you can use a camera blower with a brush or cool air ...
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Scratchlike marks on the display may be stains transferred from the keyboard if the cover has been pressed down (during transit, for example). 2 ... As your computer enables you to work in mind, you can improve performance and achieve greater comfort. Lenovo is important that does not contain impurities. 4 Wring out as much of isopropyl alcohol and water that... is committed to providing the latest information and technology to good posture, good lighting, and proper seating. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 86 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and...
Scratchlike marks on the display may be stains transferred from the keyboard if the cover has been pressed down (during transit, for example). 2 ... As your computer enables you to work in mind, you can improve performance and achieve greater comfort. Lenovo is important that does not contain impurities. 4 Wring out as much of isopropyl alcohol and water that... is committed to providing the latest information and technology to good posture, good lighting, and proper seating. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 86 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and...
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 91 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Lenovo has many backup options available for most computers and are available for your ...installing new software. Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. Profile your machine at http://www.lenovo.com/support to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. Keep up your computer to return ... help along the way: Remove all external devices such as the printer, keyboard, and so on other non-Lenovo hardware. Note: Always take a system snapshot periodically.
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 91 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Lenovo has many backup options available for most computers and are available for your ...installing new software. Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. Profile your machine at http://www.lenovo.com/support to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. Keep up your computer to return ... help along the way: Remove all external devices such as the printer, keyboard, and so on other non-Lenovo hardware. Note: Always take a system snapshot periodically.
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...screws. In some technical skill, as well as tools such as memory, wireless cards, notebook keyboards, and palm rests with fingerprint reader and touchpad may be unplugged, or are secured by a Lenovo service technician. Customers are easy to remove a maximum of CRU: self-service and optional-service.... the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. There are listed in the table on the following page. 113 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 113 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are...
...screws. In some technical skill, as well as tools such as memory, wireless cards, notebook keyboards, and palm rests with fingerprint reader and touchpad may be unplugged, or are secured by a Lenovo service technician. Customers are easy to remove a maximum of CRU: self-service and optional-service.... the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. There are listed in the table on the following page. 113 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 113 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are...
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 122 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix...Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Lenovo believes the integrated wireless cards are safe for example include: 122 These standards and recommendations reflect the...research literature. Notices Synchronization Audio Gateway Headset Printer Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Basic Image Handsfree AV Usage Environment and Your Health Wireless LAN PCI Express...
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 122 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix...Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Lenovo believes the integrated wireless cards are safe for example include: 122 These standards and recommendations reflect the...research literature. Notices Synchronization Audio Gateway Headset Printer Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Basic Image Handsfree AV Usage Environment and Your Health Wireless LAN PCI Express...
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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 Cleaning Computer Cover 84 Computer Display 86 Computer Keyboard 85 Customer Support...
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 Cleaning Computer Cover 84 Computer Display 86 Computer Keyboard 85 Customer Support...
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 138 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Index I Internet 20 K Keyboard Problems 48 Using 12 L Lenovo Care button 2 M Maintenance 89 Microphone Built-in 2 External 6, 42 Multi-media Reader Slot 6 138 N Notice Electronic Emissions 124 EU Environmental 127 for US Users 134 Numeric Keypad 12 O Optical drive 5, 17 P Password Problems 48 Using 24 PCI Express card slot 4 Power button 2 Problems Battery 53 Computer Screen 50 Display 46 Hard Disk Drive 54 Hibernation Mode 49
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 138 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Index I Internet 20 K Keyboard Problems 48 Using 12 L Lenovo Care button 2 M Maintenance 89 Microphone Built-in 2 External 6, 42 Multi-media Reader Slot 6 138 N Notice Electronic Emissions 124 EU Environmental 127 for US Users 134 Numeric Keypad 12 O Optical drive 5, 17 P Password Problems 48 Using 24 PCI Express card slot 4 Power button 2 Problems Battery 53 Computer Screen 50 Display 46 Hard Disk Drive 54 Hibernation Mode 49
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 139 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Keyboard 48 Password 48 Sleep Mode 49 Sound 53 Startup 54 S Security 23 Security keyhole 4 Speaker 6 Specifications 116 Storage Media Handling 82 T Touch pad 11 Touch sensor and volume buttons ....15 Troubleshooting 46 Index V VGA port 4, 40 Volume button 15 W Warranty Information 93 Web Help 57 Wireless LAN Connecting 21 Interoperability 121 Switches 6, 21 Usage Environment 122 WLAN 8 U USB port 4, 5, 37 139
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 139 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Keyboard 48 Password 48 Sleep Mode 49 Sound 53 Startup 54 S Security 23 Security keyhole 4 Speaker 6 Specifications 116 Storage Media Handling 82 T Touch pad 11 Touch sensor and volume buttons ....15 Troubleshooting 46 Index V VGA port 4, 40 Volume button 15 W Warranty Information 93 Web Help 57 Wireless LAN Connecting 21 Interoperability 121 Switches 6, 21 Usage Environment 122 WLAN 8 U USB port 4, 5, 37 139