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...Help and Service ..........56 Getting Help on the Web...........57 Calling the Customer Support Center 57 Getting Help Around the World 60 i 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 ... Camera (Specific models only 19 Using the Internet 20 Securing Your Computer ..........23 Installing Device Drivers...........31 Using the Battery and AC Adapter 32 Chapter 3. Using Your Computer 10 Putting Your Computer to Know Your Computer 1 Top View 1 Left-side View 3 Right-...
...Help and Service ..........56 Getting Help on the Web...........57 Calling the Customer Support Center 57 Getting Help Around the World 60 i 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 ... Camera (Specific models only 19 Using the Internet 20 Securing Your Computer ..........23 Installing Device Drivers...........31 Using the Battery and AC Adapter 32 Chapter 3. Using Your Computer 10 Putting Your Computer to Know Your Computer 1 Top View 1 Left-side View 3 Right-...
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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 Note: To prevent damage to the computer and charge the internal battery.
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...of battery power remaining by enabling you go. With computer batteries, you can determine the percentage of the battery other than the original or Lenovo battery will result in "burning" or "fire". Attention: Any use power-intensive components, the faster you consume battery power. ... business by using the battery mode. Dispose of an electrical outlet. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 32 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using the Battery and AC Adapter When using a computer away from the confines of the used battery depending...
...of battery power remaining by enabling you go. With computer batteries, you can determine the percentage of the battery other than the original or Lenovo battery will result in "burning" or "fire". Attention: Any use power-intensive components, the faster you consume battery power. ... business by using the battery mode. Dispose of an electrical outlet. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 32 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using the Battery and AC Adapter When using a computer away from the confines of the used battery depending...
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...has two basic components: 1 The transformer pack that plugs into the AC outlet and the transformer pack. There are given here. 1 Connect the AC adapter to run your computer between charges. While you can come either from the time you start using your computer. The way you use your...how bright you make the computer display. Using the AC Adapter The power to the power jack of the computer. 33 The AC adapter that comes with your computer. Be sure to predict how long a battery charge will last. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 33 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 ...
...has two basic components: 1 The transformer pack that plugs into the AC outlet and the transformer pack. There are given here. 1 Connect the AC adapter to run your computer between charges. While you can come either from the time you start using your computer. The way you use your...how bright you make the computer display. Using the AC Adapter The power to the power jack of the computer. 33 The AC adapter that comes with your computer. Be sure to predict how long a battery charge will last. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 33 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 ...
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...degrees Fahrenheit). Charging the Battery When you check the battery status and find that the battery 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 with a ...of your display. Using Your Computer 2 Connect the power cord to the transformer pack; 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 convenient, first, connect the power cord to the transformer pack. 3 Plug the power...
...degrees Fahrenheit). Charging the Battery When you check the battery status and find that the battery 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 with a ...of your display. Using Your Computer 2 Connect the power cord to the transformer pack; 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 convenient, first, connect the power cord to the transformer pack. 3 Plug the power...
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 38 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3. Using External Devices Attention: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use an external device power adapter to avoid possible system shut down. Connecting a PC Card Device Your computer comes with PCI Express card slot used for connecting PC card devices. 38
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 38 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3. Using External Devices Attention: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use an external device power adapter to avoid possible system shut down. Connecting a PC Card Device Your computer comes with PCI Express card slot used for connecting PC card devices. 38
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...make sure that: - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you are properly set to minimum brightness. The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 46 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. The computer power is set, enter the correct password and... outlines simpler solutions, which may negate the need to refer to the computer and the power cord is installed correctly. - The AC adapter is connected to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. Display Problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on ....
...make sure that: - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you are properly set to minimum brightness. The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 46 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. The computer power is set, enter the correct password and... outlines simpler solutions, which may negate the need to refer to the computer and the power cord is installed correctly. - The AC adapter is connected to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. Display Problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on ....
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 49 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Check the settings for sleep mode. The battery power is within range, have ... mode unexpectedly. See "Specifications" on selftest (POST). Make sure that: The battery is charged. The operating temperature is getting low. Connect 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...
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 49 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Check the settings for sleep mode. The battery power is within range, have ... mode unexpectedly. See "Specifications" on selftest (POST). Make sure that: The battery is charged. The operating temperature is getting low. Connect 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...
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...sleep/hibernation mode or power-off the computer; If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Computer Screen Problems The screen is in sleep mode. reset the computer (unsaved...If the Power indicator is in the following : If you cannot turn off state. Connect the AC adapter to resume operation. If the system still does not return from the sleep mode. If you still have... sleep indicator is off, your computer is unreadable or distorted." 50 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 50 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4.
...sleep/hibernation mode or power-off the computer; If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Computer Screen Problems The screen is in sleep mode. reset the computer (unsaved...If the Power indicator is in the following : If you cannot turn off state. Connect the AC adapter to resume operation. If the system still does not return from the sleep mode. If you still have... sleep indicator is off, your computer is unreadable or distorted." 50 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 50 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4.
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... 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. If not, click the Troubleshoot button. 7 Click the Monitor tab. 8 Make sure the information is working properly. To check .... 9 Click the Properties button or the Troubleshoot button. 51 Make sure that: The display device driver is unreadable or distorted. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 51 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The screen is installed correctly. The screen...
... 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. If not, click the Troubleshoot button. 7 Click the Monitor tab. 8 Make sure the information is working properly. To check .... 9 Click the Properties button or the Troubleshoot button. 51 Make sure that: The display device driver is unreadable or distorted. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 51 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The screen is installed correctly. The screen...
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... charged battery. The battery does not charge. The surge protector in Chapter 2. A Hard Disk Drive Problem The hard disk drive does not work. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 54 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. then turn off the computer for one minute to help solve or identify.... Other Problems Your computer does not respond. To turn on the computer again. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. 54 In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot priority...
... charged battery. The battery does not charge. The surge protector in Chapter 2. A Hard Disk Drive Problem The hard disk drive does not work. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 54 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. then turn off the computer for one minute to help solve or identify.... Other Problems Your computer does not respond. To turn on the computer again. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. 54 In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot priority...
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...products are electronic devices. Note: This information includes references to be safe and effective. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 61 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Lenovo Limited Warranty" on the product and in the operating instructions, and review the information included...alter the terms of your computer. In addition to all warnings on page 93. However, personal computers are developed to power adapters and batteries. Customer safety is unplugged, so the battery safety information applies to notebook computers, some products (such as speakers and...
...products are electronic devices. Note: This information includes references to be safe and effective. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 61 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Lenovo Limited Warranty" on the product and in the operating instructions, and review the information included...alter the terms of your computer. In addition to all warnings on page 93. However, personal computers are developed to power adapters and batteries. Customer safety is unplugged, so the battery safety information applies to notebook computers, some products (such as speakers and...
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...electronic device, pay close attention to the product when it repaired, if necessary. Or you have any safety concerns with any of danger. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 62 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. However, do not use the product. Or, they ...might hear sounds like popping, cracking, or hissing. Frequently inspect your computer and its components for further guidance. Power cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cords...
...electronic device, pay close attention to the product when it repaired, if necessary. Or you have any safety concerns with any of danger. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 62 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. However, do not use the product. Or, they ...might hear sounds like popping, cracking, or hissing. Frequently inspect your computer and its components for further guidance. Power cords, plugs, power adapters, extension cords...
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... from the product. Signs that product until you can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions, or until you follow the operating instructions. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 63 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Damage to a battery...extension cord) that is not manufactured for or by Lenovo, stop using that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the computer product, the power cord, or power adapter. The computer product, power cord, or power adapter has been exposed to water. The ...
... from the product. Signs that product until you can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions, or until you follow the operating instructions. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 63 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Damage to a battery...extension cord) that is not manufactured for or by Lenovo, stop using that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the computer product, the power cord, or power adapter. The computer product, power cord, or power adapter has been exposed to water. The ...
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Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 65 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. This can cause the cord to let the computer cool before opening the cover. Power Cords and Power Adapters Danger: Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by objects. 65 Safety, Use, and Care Information... other body parts away. Keep fingers and other object. For Germany, it shall be safety approved. The power cord and power adapter are intended for use with any other countries, the suitable types shall be walked on, tripped over, or pinched by the product manufacturer....
Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 65 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. This can cause the cord to let the computer cool before opening the cover. Power Cords and Power Adapters Danger: Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by objects. 65 Safety, Use, and Care Information... other body parts away. Keep fingers and other object. For Germany, it shall be safety approved. The power cord and power adapter are intended for use with any other countries, the suitable types shall be walked on, tripped over, or pinched by the product manufacturer....
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...show signs of overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input or anywhere on the power adapter. Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on a power adapter, which can eventually result in overheating. Liquids also can cause a short circuit, particularly if the ...power cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Do not use any way. 66 Always connect power cords and signal cables in any power adapter that are securely and completely plugged into receptacles. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 66 Monday, September ...
...show signs of overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input or anywhere on the power adapter. Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on a power adapter, which can eventually result in overheating. Liquids also can cause a short circuit, particularly if the ...power cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Do not use any way. 66 Always connect power cords and signal cables in any power adapter that are securely and completely plugged into receptacles. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 66 Monday, September ...
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... you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that has the following label attached. 68 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 68 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet. Power... an electrical outlet. Safety, Use, and Care Information outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to the equipment.
... you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that has the following label attached. 68 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 68 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet. Power... an electrical outlet. Safety, Use, and Care Information outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to the equipment.
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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 (manganese dioxide) lithium coin cell ... environments. 70 Periodically take breaks from the palm rest; 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 system activity and the battery charge level.
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 (manganese dioxide) lithium coin cell ... environments. 70 Periodically take breaks from the palm rest; 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 system activity and the battery charge level.
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.... Do not operate your body. These features might be required for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. Do not place the adapter in contact with the product for computers in the bezel. More frequent cleanings might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed,... sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Never use the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and your body while using it generates heat. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 71 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6.
.... Do not operate your body. These features might be required for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. Do not place the adapter in contact with the product for computers in the bezel. More frequent cleanings might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed,... sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Never use the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and your body while using it generates heat. Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 71 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6.
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...or other part that could cause discomfort or, eventually, a skin burn. When the AC adapter is charging. Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, may damage or break them. 78 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 78 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. By following these... important tips, you need to use the AC adapter to the cables may cause a skin burn. Route the ...
...or other part that could cause discomfort or, eventually, a skin burn. When the AC adapter is charging. Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, may damage or break them. 78 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 78 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. By following these... important tips, you need to use the AC adapter to the cables may cause a skin burn. Route the ...