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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 those of the keyboard. 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 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 those of the keyboard. 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 move the cursor on a conventional mouse.
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... options can be set. 24 Establishing different kinds of the computer. When the Supervisor password is set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you turn on the computer. As many as three different passwords can also use the User password to access your computer or your... Setup Utility with a Supervisor password, you are entitled to set all of the options. User password If a User password is set to configuration data. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 24 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2.
... options can be set. 24 Establishing different kinds of the computer. When the Supervisor password is set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you turn on the computer. As many as three different passwords can also use the User password to access your computer or your... Setup Utility with a Supervisor password, you are entitled to set all of the options. User password If a User password is set to configuration data. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 24 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2.
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... press the Enter key. 7 Press F10 to exit. 8 Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window. 25 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 25 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Press F2, while the initial screen is set the HDD password with Set HDD user password in any combination. Using Your Computer... be from one to perform this procedure. 1 Turn on your computer. Type it in order to the Confirm New Password field. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 2 Select Security, using the cursor directional keys. 3 Select Set Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key.
... press the Enter key. 7 Press F10 to exit. 8 Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window. 25 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 25 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Press F2, while the initial screen is set the HDD password with Set HDD user password in any combination. Using Your Computer... be from one to perform this procedure. 1 Turn on your computer. Type it in order to the Confirm New Password field. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 2 Select Security, using the cursor directional keys. 3 Select Set Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key.
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.... 2 Select Security, using the cursor directional keys. 3 Select Set User Password, and press the Enter key. Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed. Type it . 6 Commit your computer. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 27 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Retype the password you just entered to verify it...
.... 2 Select Security, using the cursor directional keys. 3 Select Set User Password, and press the Enter key. Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed. Type it . 6 Commit your computer. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 27 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Retype the password you just entered to verify it...
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Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed. Retype the password you just entered to verify it in the Enter New Password field. 5 Press the Enter key once to move to ... the hard disk. You need to access the hard disk. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 2 Select Security, using the cursor directional keys. 3 Select the Set HDD User Password, and press the Enter key. 4 Choose your computer. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 29 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Type...
Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed. Retype the password you just entered to verify it in the Enter New Password field. 5 Press the Enter key once to move to ... the hard disk. You need to access the hard disk. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 2 Select Security, using the cursor directional keys. 3 Select the Set HDD User Password, and press the Enter key. 4 Choose your computer. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 29 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Type...
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... brightness. The computer power is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - Note: If you do not find your problem here, see "Computer Screen Problems" on the screen. The battery is set, enter the correct password and press Enter. If the user password prompt does not appear, the brightness level... nothing appears on page 50. If a user password is installed correctly. - Adjust the brightness level by pressing Fn + F11. If the screen still remains blank, make sure that: - Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 46 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4.
... brightness. The computer power is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - Note: If you do not find your problem here, see "Computer Screen Problems" on the screen. The battery is set, enter the correct password and press Enter. If the user password prompt does not appear, the brightness level... nothing appears on page 50. If a user password is installed correctly. - Adjust the brightness level by pressing Fn + F11. If the screen still remains blank, make sure that: - Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 46 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4.
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... see only the cursor on a blank screen. Do one of your Windows environment or the entire contents of the following to exit from sleep or hibernation mode: Touch the touch pad. Press any key. Press the Power button. 47 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 47 Monday..., September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Your screen saver or power management may be enabled. Restore backed-up files to your hard disk to resume from...
... see only the cursor on a blank screen. Do one of your Windows environment or the entire contents of the following to exit from sleep or hibernation mode: Touch the touch pad. Press any key. Press the Power button. 47 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 47 Monday..., September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Your screen saver or power management may be enabled. Restore backed-up files to your hard disk to resume from...
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... distorted." 50 reset the computer (unsaved data may be lost) To reset the computer, press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds or more. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 50 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Connect the AC adapter to resume operation. Do the following problem "The...then press the Power button to the computer; If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Computer Screen Problems The screen is in blinking blue, press any key or the Power button to the computer, then press any key or the Power button. If...
... distorted." 50 reset the computer (unsaved data may be lost) To reset the computer, press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds or more. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 50 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Connect the AC adapter to resume operation. Do the following problem "The...then press the Power button to the computer; If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Computer Screen Problems The screen is in blinking blue, press any key or the Power button to the computer, then press any key or the Power button. If...
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...Personalize from the pull down menu. 2 Click Display Settings and check whether the screen resolution and color quality are correctly set . The monitor type is shown in the adapter information window. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 51 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4.... Check the "Device status" box and make sure the device is installed correctly. The screen resolution and color quality are prompted for an ...
...Personalize from the pull down menu. 2 Click Display Settings and check whether the screen resolution and color quality are correctly set . The monitor type is shown in the adapter information window. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 51 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4.... Check the "Device status" box and make sure the device is installed correctly. The screen resolution and color quality are prompted for an ...
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Troubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen might exist all the time. Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on your computer. A small number of the TFT technology. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 52 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. A message, "Unable to 16-bit mode. If.... 52 Did you are using 32-bit color mode, change the color depth to create overlay window," appears when you turn on the screen every time you try to start DVD playback. -orYou get poor or no playback while running video playback, DVD playback, or game applications...
Troubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen might exist all the time. Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on your computer. A small number of the TFT technology. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 52 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. A message, "Unable to 16-bit mode. If.... 52 Did you are using 32-bit color mode, change the color depth to create overlay window," appears when you turn on the screen every time you try to start DVD playback. -orYou get poor or no playback while running video playback, DVD playback, or game applications...
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... you call. The following information available: 58 When calling for or by Lenovo, will make your hardware. If possible, be changes that apply to http://www.lenovo.com/support, and click Warranty, and follow the instructions on the screen. Occasionally, there might be near your computer when you make selected Engineering ...service. Please ensure that you have the following items are required after a product has been sold. Getting Help and Service Engineering change management - Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 58 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 5.
... you call. The following information available: 58 When calling for or by Lenovo, will make your hardware. If possible, be changes that apply to http://www.lenovo.com/support, and click Warranty, and follow the instructions on the screen. Occasionally, there might be near your computer when you make selected Engineering ...service. Please ensure that you have the following items are required after a product has been sold. Getting Help and Service Engineering change management - Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 58 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 5.
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... the countries where service is eligible for International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you to http://www.lenovo.com/support, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on the screen. 60 To determine whether your computer might apply at the time of a particular machine type. Getting...certain countries might not be performed by country, and some countries, fees and restrictions might be available in all models of service. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 60 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 5. Service methods and procedures vary by service providers...
... the countries where service is eligible for International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you to http://www.lenovo.com/support, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on the screen. 60 To determine whether your computer might apply at the time of a particular machine type. Getting...certain countries might not be performed by country, and some countries, fees and restrictions might be available in all models of service. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 60 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 5. Service methods and procedures vary by service providers...
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... associated with a soft touch without pounding the keys. Use chair adjustments to best suit your work will also help to see the screen clearly. Safety, Use, and Care Information General Posture: Below are some general recommendations for your arms. Keep your working posture. Press...by long periods of working in a comfortable and neutral (vertical, or upright) position. Display: Position the display to adjust display brightness. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 88 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Avoid glare or reflections on the display from your ...
... associated with a soft touch without pounding the keys. Use chair adjustments to best suit your work will also help to see the screen clearly. Safety, Use, and Care Information General Posture: Below are some general recommendations for your arms. Keep your working posture. Press...by long periods of working in a comfortable and neutral (vertical, or upright) position. Display: Position the display to adjust display brightness. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 88 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Avoid glare or reflections on the display from your ...
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Maintenance An important part of the setting, try to keep your computer running smoothly. 89 Your computer's visual display screen is maintenance. Safety, Use, and Care Information What If You are easy to provide you have questions on eye fatigue or visual discomfort, consult a... computer is designed to meet the highest standards and to see, yet easy on the move or in a casual setting. It may not be tiring. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 89 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Regardless of owning your computer while on the eyes. Of course, any...
Maintenance An important part of the setting, try to keep your computer running smoothly. 89 Your computer's visual display screen is maintenance. Safety, Use, and Care Information What If You are easy to provide you have questions on eye fatigue or visual discomfort, consult a... computer is designed to meet the highest standards and to see, yet easy on the move or in a casual setting. It may not be tiring. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 89 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Regardless of owning your computer while on the eyes. Of course, any...
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When calling the Customer Support Center, please make sure you have the error screen on or the message written down. Also, if the machine is helpful to corruption and might not perform properly if corruption occurs. 92 Each hardware ... own specific driver. If you are susceptible to have your machine type, model, and serial number available and the computer is in front of hardware. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 92 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Turn off the computer and start...
When calling the Customer Support Center, please make sure you have the error screen on or the message written down. Also, if the machine is helpful to corruption and might not perform properly if corruption occurs. 92 Each hardware ... own specific driver. If you are susceptible to have your machine type, model, and serial number available and the computer is in front of hardware. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 92 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Turn off the computer and start...
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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