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... System 40 OneKey Rescue System 40 Chapter 5. Learning the basics 10 First use 10 Using AC adapter and battery 13 Using the touchpad 16 Using the keyboard 19 Special keys and buttons........... 22 System status indicators 25 Securing your computer 26 Connecting external devices..... 28 Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only 31 Chapter 3. iii Important safety information ....iii Chapter 1. Upgrading and replacing devices 55 Replacing the battery 55 Replacing memory 57 Replacing the hard disk drive ...61 Appendix A.
... System 40 OneKey Rescue System 40 Chapter 5. Learning the basics 10 First use 10 Using AC adapter and battery 13 Using the touchpad 16 Using the keyboard 19 Special keys and buttons........... 22 System status indicators 25 Securing your computer 26 Connecting external devices..... 28 Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only 31 Chapter 3. iii Important safety information ....iii Chapter 1. Upgrading and replacing devices 55 Replacing the battery 55 Replacing memory 57 Replacing the hard disk drive ...61 Appendix A.
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... take risks or attempt to install options or replace units (CRUs). Keep the covers closed whenever the computer is appropriate for further guidance. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. viii
... take risks or attempt to install options or replace units (CRUs). Keep the covers closed whenever the computer is appropriate for further guidance. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. viii
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..., see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 32. USB port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Getting to know your hearing. Microphone jack Connects to an Ethernet network. Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of the computer may damage your computer Left-side view 1 2 3 4 5 67 VGA port Connects to external display devices. HDMI port Connects to USB devices. Note: Make sure...
..., see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 32. USB port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Getting to know your hearing. Microphone jack Connects to an Ethernet network. Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of the computer may damage your computer Left-side view 1 2 3 4 5 67 VGA port Connects to external display devices. HDMI port Connects to USB devices. Note: Make sure...
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... advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer. • To increase the life of time, or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for an extended period of the battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it drops...
... advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer. • To increase the life of time, or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for an extended period of the battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it drops...
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...: Enter sleep mode. Enable/Disable the touchpad. Activate the pause function. Enable/Disable the Scroll Lock. Turn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + / : Increase/Decrease display brightness. Fn + / : Decrease/Increase volume level. 21 Fn + F5: Fn + F6: Fn + F7: Fn + F8: Fn + F9: Fn + F10: Fn + F11: Fn + F12: Fn + PrtSc: Open the interface for display resolution settings. Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Activate the break function. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Activate the...
...: Enter sleep mode. Enable/Disable the touchpad. Activate the pause function. Enable/Disable the Scroll Lock. Turn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + / : Increase/Decrease display brightness. Fn + / : Decrease/Increase volume level. 21 Fn + F5: Fn + F6: Fn + F7: Fn + F8: Fn + F9: Fn + F10: Fn + F11: Fn + F12: Fn + PrtSc: Open the interface for display resolution settings. Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Activate the break function. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Activate the...
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... is starting up. 27 Note: This password can be used by others. For more instructions on VeriFace, see the help file on the screen while the computer is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of the screen in BIOS setup utility. Chapter 2. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on your software. Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your password at...
... is starting up. 27 Note: This password can be used by others. For more instructions on VeriFace, see the help file on the screen while the computer is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of the screen in BIOS setup utility. Chapter 2. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on your software. Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your password at...
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Using the Internet Using Wi-Fi/WiMax (specific models only) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to configure your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to make configuration. Chapter 3. Hardware connection Access point * Wi-Fi/WiMax network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your computer. 35
Using the Internet Using Wi-Fi/WiMax (specific models only) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to configure your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to make configuration. Chapter 3. Hardware connection Access point * Wi-Fi/WiMax network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your computer. 35
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... a requirement to your hard disk. 44 For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see "Appendix C. Where can I install the device drivers? Your computer did not come with an operating system, Lenovo provides all the drivers you need in your computer. How can I contact the customer support center? Getting help and service" on page 66 of warranty service, see "Chapter 4. For...
... a requirement to your hard disk. 44 For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see "Appendix C. Where can I install the device drivers? Your computer did not come with an operating system, Lenovo provides all the drivers you need in your computer. How can I contact the customer support center? Getting help and service" on page 66 of warranty service, see "Chapter 4. For...
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... operating system you switch the GPU. 47 ble Graphics dialog box is set active under Graphics Device. Problems on the • Check the graphics device setting in BIOS setup desktop, the Configure utility. In BIOS setup utility, move the cursor to Switchable Graphics Configuration, make sure Switchable Graphics option is not displayed on the keyboard. - Do one of the above applications, quit the application before you are using. Press the power button. - The screen...
... operating system you switch the GPU. 47 ble Graphics dialog box is set active under Graphics Device. Problems on the • Check the graphics device setting in BIOS setup desktop, the Configure utility. In BIOS setup utility, move the cursor to Switchable Graphics Configuration, make sure Switchable Graphics option is not displayed on the keyboard. - Do one of the above applications, quit the application before you are using. Press the power button. - The screen...
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A Password problem I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from highperform- Chapter 5. display device back to the LCD display of purchase is required, and a fee will be ance GPU to power-saving able to switch to have the system board replaced. Troubleshooting The system cannot be charged for parts and service. 48 Proof of purchase is required...
A Password problem I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from highperform- Chapter 5. display device back to the LCD display of purchase is required, and a fee will be ance GPU to power-saving able to switch to have the system board replaced. Troubleshooting The system cannot be charged for parts and service. 48 Proof of purchase is required...
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... using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on the screen. The headphone jack is selected as a playback device. 51 If the power indicator is unreadable or • Make sure that : - The screen is blinking, press the power button to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off . - program correctly? The screen resolution and color quality are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. Speakers is not used. - The monitor type...
... using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on the screen. The headphone jack is selected as a playback device. 51 If the power indicator is unreadable or • Make sure that : - The screen is blinking, press the power button to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off . - program correctly? The screen resolution and color quality are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. Speakers is not used. - The monitor type...
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... 5. A startup problem • In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. For details on the OneKey Rescue System, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. The computer does not • The surge protector in the Boot priority order correctly. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery...
... 5. A startup problem • In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. For details on the OneKey Rescue System, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. The computer does not • The surge protector in the Boot priority order correctly. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery...
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... included in BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want . • Also make sure that Boot priority order in the Boot priority order list. • Press F2 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 enabled. Fail to restore system partition to free more . The...
... included in BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want . • Also make sure that Boot priority order in the Boot priority order list. • Press F2 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 enabled. Fail to restore system partition to free more . The...
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... of data on an optional hard disk drive. Chapter 6. Incorrect handling can increase the storage capacity of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive You can cause damage and permanent loss of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes, or drive swapping. • The preinstalled softwares are not included on the hard disk. Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup copy of all the...
... of data on an optional hard disk drive. Chapter 6. Incorrect handling can increase the storage capacity of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive You can cause damage and permanent loss of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes, or drive swapping. • The preinstalled softwares are not included on the hard disk. Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup copy of all the...
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... obtain warranty service. 68 Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo or non warranted parts • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of application programs To determine if your proof of Lenovo warranty terms. Be sure to retain your Lenovo hardware product...
... obtain warranty service. 68 Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo or non warranted parts • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of application programs To determine if your proof of Lenovo warranty terms. Be sure to retain your Lenovo hardware product...
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... surface on it. - Use and care information - This will prevent damage to remove any media, turn off , before moving it down. This reduces static electricity in sleep or hibernation mode, or turned off attached devices, and disconnect cords and cables. • Be sure your body. - Appendix B. Whenever possible, remove the static-sensitive part from the staticprotective packaging and install the part without setting it .
... surface on it. - Use and care information - This will prevent damage to remove any media, turn off , before moving it down. This reduces static electricity in sleep or hibernation mode, or turned off attached devices, and disconnect cords and cables. • Be sure your body. - Appendix B. Whenever possible, remove the static-sensitive part from the staticprotective packaging and install the part without setting it .
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... not own it will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to : 1 remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service; 2 ensure that the product or part is free of a product or part, the replaced product or part becomes Lenovo's property and the replacement product or part becomes your Service Provider service a product or part if you agree to the original product...
... not own it will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to : 1 remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service; 2 ensure that the product or part is free of a product or part, the replaced product or part becomes Lenovo's property and the replacement product or part becomes your Service Provider service a product or part if you agree to the original product...
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Notices Example of antenna grounding Ground clamp Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) Ground clamps Electronic service equipment 110 Appendix E.
Notices Example of antenna grounding Ground clamp Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) Ground clamps Electronic service equipment 110 Appendix E.
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... can refer to dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery 122 To properly dispose of a battery pack, contact the proper person in Japan may have components that...
... can refer to dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery 122 To properly dispose of a battery pack, contact the proper person in Japan may have components that...
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Features and Specifications I/O Ports USB Communication Audio Video ExpressCard slot Media card slot Mini PCI ExpressCard slot (specific models only) SIM card slot (specific models only) Kensington slot USB 2.0 port x 3 eSATA/USB combo port RJ-45 port TV-in jack (specific models only) Headphone/Mic-In Jack CRT port/HDMI port 34mm ExpressCard slot x 1 6 in 1 slot x 1 (SD/SD-pro/MMC/MS/MS-pro/XD) Wi-Fi/WiMax slot x 1 WWAN slot x 1(share with SSD slot) TV card slot x 1 Wireless WAN SIM card slot x 1 Yes 126 Appendix F.
Features and Specifications I/O Ports USB Communication Audio Video ExpressCard slot Media card slot Mini PCI ExpressCard slot (specific models only) SIM card slot (specific models only) Kensington slot USB 2.0 port x 3 eSATA/USB combo port RJ-45 port TV-in jack (specific models only) Headphone/Mic-In Jack CRT port/HDMI port 34mm ExpressCard slot x 1 6 in 1 slot x 1 (SD/SD-pro/MMC/MS/MS-pro/XD) Wi-Fi/WiMax slot x 1 WWAN slot x 1(share with SSD slot) TV card slot x 1 Wireless WAN SIM card slot x 1 Yes 126 Appendix F.