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If you can restore them after the installation. page, click Upgrade. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to help protect your computer against security threats. Warning: Clean install deletes your programs when the installation is completed. Clean install If your current...the license terms, click I accept the license terms, and then click Next. 5 On the Which type of Windows can't be upgraded, go to http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. Back up any files and settings you can perform a clean install. A copy of Windows operating system. Insert the Windows® 7 upgrade disc into...
If you can restore them after the installation. page, click Upgrade. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to help protect your computer against security threats. Warning: Clean install deletes your programs when the installation is completed. Clean install If your current...the license terms, click I accept the license terms, and then click Next. 5 On the Which type of Windows can't be upgraded, go to http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. Back up any files and settings you can perform a clean install. A copy of Windows operating system. Insert the Windows® 7 upgrade disc into...
Windows 7 Upgrade Guide
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...from the Windows® 7 Upgrade Disc. „ Activation: After upgrading to Windows® 7, you want to install Windows® 7. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the activation will start your computer from the upgrade disc, restart your keyboard) to open the boot selection menu. To do a clean... install: 1 Follow the first four steps listed under Windows activation. When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately press F12 (or Fn+F11, if there is no separate F12 key on which you want ? Your computer will be...
...from the Windows® 7 Upgrade Disc. „ Activation: After upgrading to Windows® 7, you want to install Windows® 7. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the activation will start your computer from the upgrade disc, restart your keyboard) to open the boot selection menu. To do a clean... install: 1 Follow the first four steps listed under Windows activation. When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately press F12 (or Fn+F11, if there is no separate F12 key on which you want ? Your computer will be...
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Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F6. see "System status indicators" on a conventional mouse. Learning the basics Using the touchpad a bc Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction to which you want the cursor to move. Left click button The function corresponds to that of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse. Right click button The function corresponds to that of the right mouse button on page 29. 15 Chapter 2.
Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F6. see "System status indicators" on a conventional mouse. Learning the basics Using the touchpad a bc Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction to which you want the cursor to move. Left click button The function corresponds to that of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse. Right click button The function corresponds to that of the right mouse button on page 29. 15 Chapter 2.
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Fn + F2: Turn on /off the LCD screen. Fn + F6: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Fn + F11: Skip to the next track. Fn + Home: Activate the pause function. Fn + ĕ / ė : Decrease/Increase volume ...
Fn + F2: Turn on /off the LCD screen. Fn + F6: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Fn + F11: Skip to the next track. Fn + Home: Activate the pause function. Fn + ĕ / ė : Decrease/Increase volume ...
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...the Help to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination. For details about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you enter the correct password. For more instructions on your software. „ Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from one... to the right of your password at the prompt. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the computer. Enter your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system's "password". Learning the basics „ Using...
...the Help to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination. For details about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you enter the correct password. For more instructions on your software. „ Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from one... to the right of your password at the prompt. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the computer. Enter your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system's "password". Learning the basics „ Using...
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... for confirmation.) - The AC adapter is connected to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your problem here, see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. • Restore backed-up files to the computer and the power cord is on the... screen. The computer power is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - If you do not find your system partition (C drive) to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. ...
... for confirmation.) - The AC adapter is connected to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your problem here, see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. • Restore backed-up files to the computer and the power cord is on the... screen. The computer power is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - If you do not find your system partition (C drive) to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. ...
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...computer, the • Check the operating system you switch the GPU. Troubleshooting My screen goes blank while • Your screen saver or power management may be able to switch to resume from the screen saver or to power-saving GPU. Press any key on the • Check ... Configure utility. Press the power button. - In BIOS setup utility, move the cursor to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off. Touch the touchpad. - The screen remains blank when I slide and release the GPU switch on . Do one of the above applications, quit the application...
...computer, the • Check the operating system you switch the GPU. Troubleshooting My screen goes blank while • Your screen saver or power management may be able to switch to resume from the screen saver or to power-saving GPU. Press any key on the • Check ... Configure utility. Press the power button. - In BIOS setup utility, move the cursor to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off. Touch the touchpad. - The screen remains blank when I slide and release the GPU switch on . Do one of the above applications, quit the application...
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...the problem persists, follow the solution in the following : - The display device driver is unreadable or distorted." - The screen resolution and color quality are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. The monitor type is selected as a ... sure that : - Sound problems No sound can be heard from the sleep mode. - Speakers is correct. Troubleshooting Computer screen problems The screen is not used. - The screen is on the screen. program correctly? If they are correctly set. - The Mute function is turned up. • Make sure that : distorted...
...the problem persists, follow the solution in the following : - The display device driver is unreadable or distorted." - The screen resolution and color quality are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. The monitor type is selected as a ... sure that : - Sound problems No sound can be heard from the sleep mode. - Speakers is correct. Troubleshooting Computer screen problems The screen is not used. - The screen is on the screen. program correctly? If they are correctly set. - The Mute function is turned up. • Make sure that : distorted...
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... that Boot priority order in the Boot priority order list. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more hard disk space on the screen while the computer is set so that the computer starts from the device you want...
... that Boot priority order in the Boot priority order list. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more hard disk space on the screen while the computer is set so that the computer starts from the device you want...
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The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. To make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Hold F2 during startup. The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer. 64 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 9 Reinstall the battery. 0 Turn the computer over, and reconnect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer.
The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. To make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Hold F2 during startup. The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer. 64 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 9 Reinstall the battery. 0 Turn the computer over, and reconnect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer.
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Regardless of the setting, try to see, yet easy on the eyes. Your computer's visual display screen is designed to meet the highest standards and to observe the best ergonomic practices when you with clear, crisp images and large, bright displays that ...
Regardless of the setting, try to see, yet easy on the eyes. Your computer's visual display screen is designed to meet the highest standards and to observe the best ergonomic practices when you with clear, crisp images and large, bright displays that ...
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..., or installing new software. • Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. • Profile your country's customer support center at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. • Keep up to date on device drivers on page 41. • If...it is in front of you can find your machine at the following Web address: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. When calling the customer support center, please make sure you have the error screen on your machine type, model, and serial number available and the computer is helpful to have...
..., or installing new software. • Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. • Profile your country's customer support center at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. • Keep up to date on device drivers on page 41. • If...it is in front of you can find your machine at the following Web address: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. When calling the customer support center, please make sure you have the error screen on your machine type, model, and serial number available and the computer is helpful to have...
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Index L Lenovo Limited Warranty 85 M Maintenance 80 Microphone Built-in 2 Mute button 2 N Notice Electronic emissions 110 O OneKey Rescue System button ......... 41 P Password Problems 49 Using 31 Problems Battery 52 Computer screen 51 Display 47 Hard disk drive 52 Hibernation mode 49 Password 49 Sleep mode 49 Sound 51 Startup 52 Problems on changing graphics processing unit (GPU 48 S Security 30 Storage media Handling 75 127
Index L Lenovo Limited Warranty 85 M Maintenance 80 Microphone Built-in 2 Mute button 2 N Notice Electronic emissions 110 O OneKey Rescue System button ......... 41 P Password Problems 49 Using 31 Problems Battery 52 Computer screen 51 Display 47 Hard disk drive 52 Hibernation mode 49 Password 49 Sleep mode 49 Sound 51 Startup 52 Problems on changing graphics processing unit (GPU 48 S Security 30 Storage media Handling 75 127
Lenovo IdeaPad U550 SetupPoster V1.0
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...quickly and encrypt private data to secure your computer. *For more details on -screen instructions Lenovo, Lenovo logo, IdeaPad, VeriFace and OneKey are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lenovo in China Attention: Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. ...countries. Unpack Computer Battery pack AC adapter Power cord* Optical disk(s) (specific models only) Manuals - Copyright Lenovo 2009. Lenovo IdeaPad U550 Setup Poster V1.0 Special features* Fingerprint security solution The fingerprint security solution enhances the security and convenience of your computer...
...quickly and encrypt private data to secure your computer. *For more details on -screen instructions Lenovo, Lenovo logo, IdeaPad, VeriFace and OneKey are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lenovo in China Attention: Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. ...countries. Unpack Computer Battery pack AC adapter Power cord* Optical disk(s) (specific models only) Manuals - Copyright Lenovo 2009. Lenovo IdeaPad U550 Setup Poster V1.0 Special features* Fingerprint security solution The fingerprint security solution enhances the security and convenience of your computer...
Lenovo IdeaPad U550 RegulatoryNotice V1.0
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....0 (US,EU,Non_EU,AP).book Page 2 Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:32 PM United States and Canada USA - You are not allowed to use for the your Lenovo computer is minimized as follows: Caution: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm) in the extended channels... 20 cm (8 inches) must be used in such a manner that the potential for the integrated Wireless LAN/WiMAX Mini PCI Express Cards built into the screen section and all persons.
....0 (US,EU,Non_EU,AP).book Page 2 Thursday, September 3, 2009 1:32 PM United States and Canada USA - You are not allowed to use for the your Lenovo computer is minimized as follows: Caution: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm) in the extended channels... 20 cm (8 inches) must be used in such a manner that the potential for the integrated Wireless LAN/WiMAX Mini PCI Express Cards built into the screen section and all persons.
