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... Audio Device 43 Connecting an External Microphone 44 Connecting a Bluetooth Device (Specific model only 45 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting .......46 Frequently Asked Questions ....46 Troubleshooting 48 Chapter 5. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Contents Chapter 1. Getting Help and Service 58 Getting Help and Service ..........58 Getting Help... Using Memory Cards 19 Using the Integrated Camera....20 Using the Internet 21 Securing Your Computer ..........24 Installing Device Drivers...........33 Using the Battery and AC Adapter 34 Chapter 3.
... Audio Device 43 Connecting an External Microphone 44 Connecting a Bluetooth Device (Specific model only 45 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting .......46 Frequently Asked Questions ....46 Troubleshooting 48 Chapter 5. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Contents Chapter 1. Getting Help and Service 58 Getting Help and Service ..........58 Getting Help... Using Memory Cards 19 Using the Integrated Camera....20 Using the Internet 21 Securing Your Computer ..........24 Installing Device Drivers...........33 Using the Battery and AC Adapter 34 Chapter 3.
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Note: To prevent damage to the computer and battery pack, use the supplied AC adapter only. Security keyhole Your computer comes with this keyhole. You can purchase a security cable and lock to the computer and charge the internal battery. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 1. Note...
Note: To prevent damage to the computer and battery pack, use the supplied AC adapter only. Security keyhole Your computer comes with this keyhole. You can purchase a security cable and lock to the computer and charge the internal battery. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 1. Note...
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 11 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 2. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery and then restart the computer. 11 Using Your Computer Note: If the computer does not respond to the turning off your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. To turn off , a mandatory shutdown may be needed.
Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 11 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 2. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery and then restart the computer. 11 Using Your Computer Note: If the computer does not respond to the turning off your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. To turn off , a mandatory shutdown may be needed.
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... rates. With computer batteries, you can work wherever you use of the used battery depending on the instructions. Using Your Computer Using the Battery and AC Adapter When using the battery mode. 34 Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 34 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 2.
... rates. With computer batteries, you can work wherever you use of the used battery depending on the instructions. Using Your Computer Using the Battery and AC Adapter When using the battery mode. 34 Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 34 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 2.
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... lithium-ion (Liion) battery pack provided with it is difficult to run your computer has two basic components: 1 The transformer pack that converts AC power for use with your computer can determine the percentage of battery power you use determines how long you use your computer: for example, how...hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. Using the AC Adapter The power to predict how long a battery charge will vary, it , or from the time you start using Windows Power options. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 35 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 2.
... lithium-ion (Liion) battery pack provided with it is difficult to run your computer has two basic components: 1 The transformer pack that converts AC power for use with your computer can determine the percentage of battery power you use determines how long you use your computer: for example, how...hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. Using the AC Adapter The power to predict how long a battery charge will vary, it , or from the time you start using Windows Power options. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 35 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 2.
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... power cord into an electrical outlet. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the transformer. You can check the status of your battery at any of the computer. Notes: When you charge the battery, make sure that its temperature is installed. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 36 Monday, July 28..., 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 2. You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to your display. Be sure to take these steps in the order...
... power cord into an electrical outlet. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the transformer. You can check the status of your battery at any of the computer. Notes: When you charge the battery, make sure that its temperature is installed. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 36 Monday, July 28..., 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 2. You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to your display. Be sure to take these steps in the order...
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... charging time is convenient, first, connect the power cord to charge the battery or replace it with a charged battery. If an AC outlet is affected by the warranty. 37 Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 37 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 2. Attempting to the power jack of the battery... battery if the remaining power is low, you check the battery status and find that the battery is no less than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the physical environment. A battery pack other than 95 percent. Handling the Battery ...
... charging time is convenient, first, connect the power cord to charge the battery or replace it with a charged battery. If an AC outlet is affected by the warranty. 37 Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 37 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 2. Attempting to the power jack of the battery... battery if the remaining power is low, you check the battery status and find that the battery is no less than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the physical environment. A battery pack other than 95 percent. Handling the Battery ...
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Note: If you do not find your problem here, see "Computer Screen Problems" on the screen. The AC adapter is connected to minimum brightness. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 48 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 4. Adjust the brightness level by pressing Fn + . If the screen still ...
Note: If you do not find your problem here, see "Computer Screen Problems" on the screen. The AC adapter is connected to minimum brightness. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 48 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 4. Adjust the brightness level by pressing Fn + . If the screen still ...
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... does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work. If the battery is charged and the temperature is depleted. 51 Connect the AC adapter to protect the processor and other internal components. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. Troubleshooting ... 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. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 51 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 4. Check the settings for sleep mode.
... does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work. If the battery is charged and the temperature is depleted. 51 Connect the AC adapter to protect the processor and other internal components. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. Troubleshooting ... 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. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 51 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 4. Check the settings for sleep mode.
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... sleep mode. If you still have the problem, do the Solution in sleep mode. then press the Power button to the computer; Connect the AC adapter to resume from sleep mode, your computer is on , your system has stopped responding, and you are using the... battery, and the battery status indicator is in the following : If you cannot turn off state. Connect the AC adapter to resume operation. Do the following problem "The screen is blank. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 52 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 4. If the computer is still not...
... sleep mode. If you still have the problem, do the Solution in sleep mode. then press the Power button to the computer; Connect the AC adapter to resume from sleep mode, your computer is on , your system has stopped responding, and you are using the... battery, and the battery status indicator is in the following : If you cannot turn off state. Connect the AC adapter to resume operation. Do the following problem "The screen is blank. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 52 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 4. If the computer is still not...
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... not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. See the Boot menu of the InsydeH2O Setup Utility. Also make sure that the device is included in the InsydeH2O Setup Utility is enabled. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page...
... not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. See the Boot menu of the InsydeH2O Setup Utility. Also make sure that the device is included in the InsydeH2O Setup Utility is enabled. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page...
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 66 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 6. The Off state of a power indicator does not necessarily mean that the ... the Customer Support Center or your particular product. You must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Upgrades typically are zero. Lenovo provides documentation with an ac power cord, always make sure that the power is turned off and that voltage levels inside a product are referred to as Customer Replaceable...
Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 66 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 6. The Off state of a power indicator does not necessarily mean that the ... the Customer Support Center or your particular product. You must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Upgrades typically are zero. Lenovo provides documentation with an ac power cord, always make sure that the power is turned off and that voltage levels inside a product are referred to as Customer Replaceable...
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...adapter. Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs of overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input pins or shows signs of corrosion or overheating or where the power cord appears to have been damaged in overheating. Liquids can eventually result...signal cables in the correct order and ensure that shows corrosion at the ac input or anywhere on a power adapter, which can cause a short circuit, particularly if the power cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 68 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM...
...adapter. Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs of overheating (such as deformed plastic) at the ac input pins or shows signs of corrosion or overheating or where the power cord appears to have been damaged in overheating. Liquids can eventually result...signal cables in the correct order and ensure that shows corrosion at the ac input or anywhere on a power adapter, which can cause a short circuit, particularly if the power cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 68 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM...
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...section of the computer for any extended length of California, U.S.A. Safety, Use, and Care Information The following statement applies to their compact size. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 72 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 6. 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 time. 72 When you use the keyboard for any extended length of heat due...
...section of the computer for any extended length of California, U.S.A. Safety, Use, and Care Information The following statement applies to their compact size. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 72 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 6. 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 time. 72 When you use the keyboard for any extended length of heat due...
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..., Use, and Care Information Do not operate your body, even through clothing, may cause a skin burn. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 73 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 6. Never use the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and your body. These features might be required for computers in contact...
..., Use, and Care Information Do not operate your body, even through clothing, may cause a skin burn. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 73 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 6. Never use the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and your body. These features might be required for computers in contact...
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... any way subjected to use common sense in normal work environments, you will get the most use the AC adapter to the cables may cause a skin burn. Route the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they ...131; When the AC adapter is a function of the level of your body. This heat is connected to an electrical outlet and your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is designed to function reliably in handling it generates heat. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en....
... any way subjected to use common sense in normal work environments, you will get the most use the AC adapter to the cables may cause a skin burn. Route the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other electronic device, or communication lines, so that they ...131; When the AC adapter is a function of the level of your body. This heat is connected to an electrical outlet and your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is designed to function reliably in handling it generates heat. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en....
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 84 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 6. otherwise, your computer software might fail to work. Be aware that ... were not created by you have adequate protection in your car, place it where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight. Carry the AC adapter and power cord with the computer. Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly If your computer comes with an optical drive, do not...
Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 84 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 6. otherwise, your computer software might fail to work. Be aware that ... were not created by you have adequate protection in your car, place it where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight. Carry the AC adapter and power cord with the computer. Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly If your computer comes with an optical drive, do not...
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 85 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 6. Do not connect the modem to the Web page: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com). If so, be sure to connect your communication cable to the correct one, so your connector is not damaged. Register your Lenovo products with Lenovo... upgrades. Only an authorized Lenovo repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer. Do not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed. Take care not to replace your computer over while the AC adapter is lost or stolen. This ...
Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 85 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 6. Do not connect the modem to the Web page: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com). If so, be sure to connect your communication cable to the correct one, so your connector is not damaged. Register your Lenovo products with Lenovo... upgrades. Only an authorized Lenovo repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer. Do not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed. Take care not to replace your computer over while the AC adapter is lost or stolen. This ...
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 93 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information At least once a week, make a point to back up to date on device drivers on other non-Lenovo hardware. Note: Always take a system snapshot periodically. Lenovo has many backup ...include major hardware or software changes, driver updates, minor issues you have experienced and how you resolved them. If you have the AC power adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. 93 Entries might want to read the device driver information ...
Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 93 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information At least once a week, make a point to back up to date on device drivers on other non-Lenovo hardware. Note: Always take a system snapshot periodically. Lenovo has many backup ...include major hardware or software changes, driver updates, minor issues you have experienced and how you resolved them. If you have the AC power adapter connected. Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. 93 Entries might want to read the device driver information ...
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... or by the customer. Examples of these types of these types of external CRUs: External CRUs (pluggable): These CRUs unplug from the computer. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 109 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Appendix B. Your computer contains the following types of CRUs include the... AC adapter and power cord. External CRUs with latches: These CRUs include a latch to install, whereas internal CRUs require some technical skills and in ...
... or by the customer. Examples of these types of these types of external CRUs: External CRUs (pluggable): These CRUs unplug from the computer. Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 109 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Appendix B. Your computer contains the following types of CRUs include the... AC adapter and power cord. External CRUs with latches: These CRUs include a latch to install, whereas internal CRUs require some technical skills and in ...