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Lenovo G470/G475/ G570/G575 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
Lenovo G470/G475/ G570/G575 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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...If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may not apply to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as ...• The features described in this guide are common to the actual product. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. If you are using other...
...If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may not apply to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as ...• The features described in this guide are common to the actual product. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. If you are using other...
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... the optical drive ........40 Trademarks 42 Index 43 i OneKey Rescue system 29 OneKey Rescue system 29 Appendix A. Connecting to know your computer 22 Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only 24 Chapter 3. Learning the basics 10 First use 10 Using AC adapter and battery ...12... Using the touchpad 14 Using the keyboard 15 Connecting external devices.......18 Special keys and buttons 20 System status indicators 21 Securing your computer 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 4 Right-side view 5 Front view 6 Bottom view 7 Chapter 2. Getting to the Internet 25 ...
... the optical drive ........40 Trademarks 42 Index 43 i OneKey Rescue system 29 OneKey Rescue system 29 Appendix A. Connecting to know your computer 22 Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only 24 Chapter 3. Learning the basics 10 First use 10 Using AC adapter and battery ...12... Using the touchpad 14 Using the keyboard 15 Connecting external devices.......18 Special keys and buttons 20 System status indicators 21 Securing your computer 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 4 Right-side view 5 Front view 6 Bottom view 7 Chapter 2. Getting to the Internet 25 ...
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Otherwise, the display panel may differ from the actual product. Chapter 1. Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be damaged. 1 Getting to know your computer Top view G470/G475 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 6 Note: The illustrations in between the display panel and the keyboard. Please refer to leave pens or any other objects in this manual may be careful NOT to the actual product.
Otherwise, the display panel may differ from the actual product. Chapter 1. Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be damaged. 1 Getting to know your computer Top view G470/G475 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 6 Note: The illustrations in between the display panel and the keyboard. Please refer to leave pens or any other objects in this manual may be careful NOT to the actual product.
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... powered off. Getting to turn on page 29. 2 Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on the computer. e OneKey Rescue system button Press this button to know your computer G570/G575 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 6 a Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. b Wireless module antennas (Select models only) The built-in antennas ensure optimal...
... powered off. Getting to turn on page 29. 2 Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on the computer. e OneKey Rescue system button Press this button to know your computer G570/G575 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 6 a Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. b Wireless module antennas (Select models only) The built-in antennas ensure optimal...
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Getting to know your computer f System status indicators For details, see "Using the touchpad" on page 21. Note: For details, see "System status indicators" on page 14. 3 h Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. g Built-in microphone The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. Chapter 1.
Getting to know your computer f System status indicators For details, see "Using the touchpad" on page 21. Note: For details, see "System status indicators" on page 14. 3 h Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. g Built-in microphone The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. Chapter 1.
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Getting to external display devices. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. c VGA port Connects to know your computer Left-side view 1 2 3 4 5 6 a Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see "Attaching a security lock (not supplied)" on page ...19. 4 Chapter 1. Note: For details, see "Wired connection" on page 25. d RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 22. only) (G470/G570) f USB port Connect to...
Getting to external display devices. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. c VGA port Connects to know your computer Left-side view 1 2 3 4 5 6 a Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see "Attaching a security lock (not supplied)" on page ...19. 4 Chapter 1. Note: For details, see "Wired connection" on page 25. d RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 22. only) (G470/G570) f USB port Connect to...
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c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Connects to external microphones. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. 5 Chapter 1. Getting to external headphones. Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your computer Right-side view 12 3 45 a Headphone jack Connects to know your hearing. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19.
c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Connects to external microphones. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. 5 Chapter 1. Getting to external headphones. Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your computer Right-side view 12 3 45 a Headphone jack Connects to know your hearing. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19.
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Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Getting to turn on/off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on page 18. 6 Chapter 1. Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not supplied)" on your computer Front view 1 2 a Integrated wireless device switch (Select models only) b Memory card slot Use this switch to know your computer.
Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Getting to turn on/off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on page 18. 6 Chapter 1. Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not supplied)" on your computer Front view 1 2 a Integrated wireless device switch (Select models only) b Memory card slot Use this switch to know your computer.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view G470/G475 1 2 3 5 4 5 7
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view G470/G475 1 2 3 5 4 5 7
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G570/G575 1 2 3 5 4 5 8
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G570/G575 1 2 3 5 4 5 8
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Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. d Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment e Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. 9 Chapter 1. b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 12.
Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. d Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment e Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. 9 Chapter 1. b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 12.
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... Learning the basics First use Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Conncting to configure the operating system when it is running on the computer. Configuring the operating system You may include the procedures below. • Accepting the ...; Registering the operating system • Creating a user account 10 To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to install the battery pack. The configuration process may need to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully...
... Learning the basics First use Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Conncting to configure the operating system when it is running on the computer. Configuring the operating system You may include the procedures below. • Accepting the ...; Registering the operating system • Creating a user account 10 To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to install the battery pack. The configuration process may need to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully...
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... . • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. Shutting down your computer If you are not going to resume use your computer, you finish working with your computer for only a short time, put it into sleep state, do one of the following . • Click and ...select Sleep from the Start menu. 11 To shut down your computer, click and select Shut down When you can put the computer into sleep state or shutting it to use , and bypass the startup process. Learning the basics Putting your...
... . • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. Shutting down your computer If you are not going to resume use your computer, you finish working with your computer for only a short time, put it into sleep state, do one of the following . • Click and ...select Sleep from the Start menu. 11 To shut down your computer, click and select Shut down When you can put the computer into sleep state or shutting it to use , and bypass the startup process. Learning the basics Putting your...
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...stored in the notification area. There are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer: for a long time Notes: • You are two main factors: • The amount of the battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it with a fully charged one. Learning the...blinking • If the battery has not been used for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is not required. 12 You need to charge the battery in any...
...stored in the notification area. There are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer: for a long time Notes: • You are two main factors: • The amount of the battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it with a fully charged one. Learning the...blinking • If the battery has not been used for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is not required. 12 You need to charge the battery in any...
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... short-circuit the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack away from the computer. Learning the basics Removing the battery pack If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Do not expose... the battery pack to water or rain. • Do not attempt to Lenovo for service, etc. To avoid possible injury and...
... short-circuit the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack away from the computer. Learning the basics Removing the battery pack If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Do not expose... the battery pack to water or rain. • Do not attempt to Lenovo for service, etc. To avoid possible injury and...
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To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. 15 Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad G470/G475 The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+F8 . G570/G575 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. Chapter 2.
To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. 15 Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad G470/G475 The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+F8 . G570/G575 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. Chapter 2.
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...-Picture (xD) card (G470/G570) Notes: • Insert ONLY one card in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of the memory card slot. Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it clicks into place. Gently pull the dummy card... out of your computer when the memory card slot is used for future use . Removing a memory card 1 Push the memory card until you hear a click. Retain...
...-Picture (xD) card (G470/G570) Notes: • Insert ONLY one card in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of the memory card slot. Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it clicks into place. Gently pull the dummy card... out of your computer when the memory card slot is used for future use . Removing a memory card 1 Push the memory card until you hear a click. Retain...
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.... You can transfer data between them. Notes: • When you can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer. 19 Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, and system shut down may vary due to pair the device with your... you do not need to use the external device's power adapter. Chapter 2. To get the best possible connection speed, place the device as near your computer 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to 10 meters range in open space. Read the documentation supplied with USB devices...
.... You can transfer data between them. Notes: • When you can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer. 19 Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, and system shut down may vary due to pair the device with your... you do not need to use the external device's power adapter. Chapter 2. To get the best possible connection speed, place the device as near your computer 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to 10 meters range in open space. Read the documentation supplied with USB devices...
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons 1 OneKey Rescue system button a • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 29. 20
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons 1 OneKey Rescue system button a • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 29. 20