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... http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. A copy of Windows operating system. You will need to install the hardware drivers for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help protect your current version of installation do you want? Warning: Clean install deletes your programs when the installation is completed. You must manually reinstall your programs and settings. Insert the Windows® 7 upgrade disc into the optical drive. Back...
... http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. A copy of Windows operating system. You will need to install the hardware drivers for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help protect your current version of installation do you want? Warning: Clean install deletes your programs when the installation is completed. You must manually reinstall your programs and settings. Insert the Windows® 7 upgrade disc into the optical drive. Back...
Windows 7 Upgrade Guide
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... the upgrade disc, restart your keyboard) to open the System window. Click this link. 3 When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately press F12 (or Fn+F11, if there is no separate F12 key on -screen instructions to open the boot selection menu. Your Windows operating system will be displayed under in-place upgrade. 2 On the Which type of creating, extending, deleting or formatting partitions before installing Windows® 7. To activate the new operating system: 1 Click Control panel...
... the upgrade disc, restart your keyboard) to open the System window. Click this link. 3 When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately press F12 (or Fn+F11, if there is no separate F12 key on -screen instructions to open the boot selection menu. Your Windows operating system will be displayed under in-place upgrade. 2 On the Which type of creating, extending, deleting or formatting partitions before installing Windows® 7. To activate the new operating system: 1 Click Control panel...
Lenovo E43 User Guide V1.0
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Using external devices 43 Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device 43 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device (specific models only 44 Connecting an ExpressCard device 45 Connecting an external display 47 Connecting a headphone and audio device 48 Connecting an external microphone 49 Connecting to sleep or shutting it down 11 Using the touch pad 13 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys and buttons ...........17 Using the optical drive 19 Using memory cards 20 Using the Internet 22 Securing your computer 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 3 Right-side view 5 Front view...
Using external devices 43 Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device 43 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device (specific models only 44 Connecting an ExpressCard device 45 Connecting an external display 47 Connecting a headphone and audio device 48 Connecting an external microphone 49 Connecting to sleep or shutting it down 11 Using the touch pad 13 Using the keyboard 14 Special keys and buttons ...........17 Using the optical drive 19 Using memory cards 20 Using the Internet 22 Securing your computer 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 3 Right-side view 5 Front view...
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... latch automatically secures the battery in place. manual The manual battery latch is used to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Wireless card(s) compartment (specific models only) Important: Do not disassemble or replace the wireless network cards! Move the manual latch to keep the battery pack secured. When you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to provide this latch in the unlocked position. Battery pack 37 Battery latch -
... latch automatically secures the battery in place. manual The manual battery latch is used to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Wireless card(s) compartment (specific models only) Important: Do not disassemble or replace the wireless network cards! Move the manual latch to keep the battery pack secured. When you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to provide this latch in the unlocked position. Battery pack 37 Battery latch -
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... password, the User password, and the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) password. Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you have full control of passwords requires that only authorized individuals access your computer Using fingerprint reader With fingerprint reader, authorized fingerprint can be recognized by fingerprint reader as three different passwords can be used by others. Establishing different kinds of the computer. For more instructions...
... password, the User password, and the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) password. Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you have full control of passwords requires that only authorized individuals access your computer Using fingerprint reader With fingerprint reader, authorized fingerprint can be recognized by fingerprint reader as three different passwords can be used by others. Establishing different kinds of the computer. For more instructions...
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... set and Password on boot is set the HDD password through the HDD password under Security in the Enter New Password field. 5 Press the Enter key once to move to configuration data. Unauthorized users cannot get access to the Confirm New Password field. You can be able to memory, and press the Enter key. 27 You can also use the User password to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, but only a part of the options can set , you turn on your computer. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens...
... set and Password on boot is set the HDD password through the HDD password under Security in the Enter New Password field. 5 Press the Enter key once to move to configuration data. Unauthorized users cannot get access to the Confirm New Password field. You can be able to memory, and press the Enter key. 27 You can also use the User password to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, but only a part of the options can set , you turn on your computer. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens...
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The Set Supervisor Password window opens. 2 Select Enter Current Password and type in the correct password, and finally press the Enter key thrice. Then press the Enter key once to move to the Enter New Password field, type in the Setup Confirmation window. Note: Make sure Password on . 28 Using your password to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you desire password protection at power on boot is set to Enabled if you just entered to verify it. 4 Commit your...
The Set Supervisor Password window opens. 2 Select Enter Current Password and type in the correct password, and finally press the Enter key thrice. Then press the Enter key once to move to the Enter New Password field, type in the Setup Confirmation window. Note: Make sure Password on . 28 Using your password to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you desire password protection at power on boot is set to Enabled if you just entered to verify it. 4 Commit your...
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... set . 29 Retype the password you just entered to eight alphanumeric characters in the Setup Confirmation window. Type it . 6 Commit your computer. Chapter 2. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 2 Select Security, using the cursor directional keys. 3 Select Set User Password, and press the Enter key. The Set User Password window opens. 4 Choose your user password, which can set the User Password only when the Supervisor Password have been set a user password: 1 Turn on your password to memory, and press the Enter key. 7 Press F10 to the Confirm New Password...
... set . 29 Retype the password you just entered to eight alphanumeric characters in the Setup Confirmation window. Type it . 6 Commit your computer. Chapter 2. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 2 Select Security, using the cursor directional keys. 3 Select Set User Password, and press the Enter key. The Set User Password window opens. 4 Choose your user password, which can set the User Password only when the Supervisor Password have been set a user password: 1 Turn on your password to memory, and press the Enter key. 7 Press F10 to the Confirm New Password...
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... Enter key. 2 Type the correct user password in the Enter Current Password field. Note: Make sure Password on . 30 Retype the password you desire password protection at power on boot is set to Enabled if you just entered to verify it. 4 Commit your computer Changing or removing the user password To change the password, do the following : 1 Select Set User Password, and press the Enter key. Chapter 2. Using your password to the Confirm New Password field. The Set User Password window opens. 2 Type the correct password in Enter Current Password...
... Enter key. 2 Type the correct user password in the Enter Current Password field. Note: Make sure Password on . 30 Retype the password you desire password protection at power on boot is set to Enabled if you just entered to verify it. 4 Commit your computer Changing or removing the user password To change the password, do the following : 1 Select Set User Password, and press the Enter key. Chapter 2. Using your password to the Confirm New Password field. The Set User Password window opens. 2 Type the correct password in Enter Current Password...
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... the installation, install each driver in the supplied drive disc. Then, use the cursor keys to the machine, please follow the following steps: 1 Start the computer. Main Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Exit Legacy OS Boot: SATA Mode Selection: Modem Device: WLAN Device: LAN Device: WWAN Device: Express Card Device: 1394 Device: Media slot Device: PC Card Device: Serial Port Device: Bluetooth Device: USB Port Device: USB Port Device: USB Port Device: E-SATA Device: [Enabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
... the installation, install each driver in the supplied drive disc. Then, use the cursor keys to the machine, please follow the following steps: 1 Start the computer. Main Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Exit Legacy OS Boot: SATA Mode Selection: Modem Device: WLAN Device: LAN Device: WWAN Device: Express Card Device: 1394 Device: Media slot Device: PC Card Device: Serial Port Device: Bluetooth Device: USB Port Device: USB Port Device: USB Port Device: E-SATA Device: [Enabled] [IDE] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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... Device: Bluetooth Device: USB Port Device: USB Port Device: USB Port Device: E-SATA Device: [Enabled] [AHCI] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. Install the left driver in SATA Mode Selection , and press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Set up the AHCI mode in the supplied drive disc, and thus complete the installation of the OS and all the drivers. 35 Using your computer 5 In the initial screen display...
... Device: Bluetooth Device: USB Port Device: USB Port Device: USB Port Device: E-SATA Device: [Enabled] [AHCI] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Determines how SATA controller(s) operate. Install the left driver in SATA Mode Selection , and press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Set up the AHCI mode in the supplied drive disc, and thus complete the installation of the OS and all the drivers. 35 Using your computer 5 In the initial screen display...
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... representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. If you enter a letter. Chapter 4. Proof of purchase is on. The numeric lock function is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Keyboard problems A number appears when you forget your supervisor password, Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk.
... representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. If you enter a letter. Chapter 4. Proof of purchase is on. The numeric lock function is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Keyboard problems A number appears when you forget your supervisor password, Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk.
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... acceptable range. Connect the AC adapter to protect the processor and other internal components. See "Specifications" on selftest (POST). The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on page 111. If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly.
... acceptable range. Connect the AC adapter to protect the processor and other internal components. See "Specifications" on selftest (POST). The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on page 111. If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly.
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.... To turn on the computer again. The battery does not charge. then turn off the computer for one minute to help solve or identify your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. Turn off your problem. In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot priority order correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft Windows operating system does...
.... To turn on the computer again. The battery does not charge. then turn off the computer for one minute to help solve or identify your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. Turn off your problem. In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot priority order correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft Windows operating system does...
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... Lenovo hardware warranty for or by Lenovo, will make your Lenovo hardware product is under warranty and when the warranty expires, go to help and service Engineering change management - 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...
... Lenovo hardware warranty for or by Lenovo, will make your Lenovo hardware product is under warranty and when the warranty expires, go to help and service Engineering change management - 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...
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...; Repair or disassemble Dispose of California, U.S.A. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of explosion if battery is recommended by local ordinances or regulations. When replacing the lithium coin cell battery, use , and care information Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any component that is incorrectly replaced. Safety, use only...
...; Repair or disassemble Dispose of California, U.S.A. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of explosion if battery is recommended by local ordinances or regulations. When replacing the lithium coin cell battery, use , and care information Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any component that is incorrectly replaced. Safety, use only...
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... any work inside the computer, take the following precautions to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer cover or other circuit boards by the edges. When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to avoid static-electricity damage: - Whenever possible, remove the static-sensitive part from touching components. - Handle adapters, memory modules, and...
... any work inside the computer, take the following precautions to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer cover or other circuit boards by the edges. When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to avoid static-electricity damage: - Whenever possible, remove the static-sensitive part from touching components. - Handle adapters, memory modules, and...
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... has its own specific driver. Safety, use it is charged and that you add a new component, the operating system needs to have the AC power adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your computer uses discs as the printer, keyboard, and so on your computer, they are programs that piece of hardware. Device drivers are susceptible...
... has its own specific driver. Safety, use it is charged and that you add a new component, the operating system needs to have the AC power adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your computer uses discs as the printer, keyboard, and so on your computer, they are programs that piece of hardware. Device drivers are susceptible...
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... service under the type of the period remaining on the original product. The replacement product or part shall be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent. remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under the section titled "Warranty information." Lenovo Limited Warranty your Service Provider replaces a product or part, you agree to either repair or replace your product, your sole remedy is free...
... service under the type of the period remaining on the original product. The replacement product or part shall be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent. remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under the section titled "Warranty information." Lenovo Limited Warranty your Service Provider replaces a product or part, you agree to either repair or replace your product, your sole remedy is free...
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... who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery 127 Appendix D. To properly dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a Lenovo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Lenovo sales, service, or...
... who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery 127 Appendix D. To properly dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a Lenovo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Lenovo sales, service, or...