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... 28 Using the AC Adapter 29 Charging the Battery 30 Handling the Battery 30 Security 31 Attaching a Mechanical Lock 31 Using Passwords 31 Chapter 4. Finding Information 1 This Guide and Other Publications 1 Chapter 2. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page iii Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Contents Read This First v Chapter 1. Warranty Information 57 Warranty...
... 28 Using the AC Adapter 29 Charging the Battery 30 Handling the Battery 30 Security 31 Attaching a Mechanical Lock 31 Using Passwords 31 Chapter 4. Finding Information 1 This Guide and Other Publications 1 Chapter 2. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page iii Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Contents Read This First v Chapter 1. Warranty Information 57 Warranty...
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...Statement 72 EU WEEE Statements 72 Japan Recycling Statements 73 Collecting and Recycling a Disused Lenovo Computer or Monitor 73 Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components 73 Disposing a Disused Battery Pack from Lenovo Notebook Computers 73 Notice for Users in the U.S.A 74 Notice on Deleting Data ...from Your Hard Disk 74 IBM Lotus Software Offer 76 Trademarks 78 Index 79 iv Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Lenovo EVEREST...
...Statement 72 EU WEEE Statements 72 Japan Recycling Statements 73 Collecting and Recycling a Disused Lenovo Computer or Monitor 73 Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components 73 Disposing a Disused Battery Pack from Lenovo Notebook Computers 73 Notice for Users in the U.S.A 74 Notice on Deleting Data ...from Your Hard Disk 74 IBM Lotus Software Offer 76 Trademarks 78 Index 79 iv Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Lenovo EVEREST...
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... normal operation. Do not place the adapter in contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of system activity and the battery charge level. Never use the keyboard for a prolonged period of your body while using the keyboard by lifting your body, even through clothing, ... it . Your computer generates some other part of your body in contact with any extended length of time. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page v Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Read This First © Copyright Lenovo 2007 When your computer is turned on or the battery is connected to warm your body.
... normal operation. Do not place the adapter in contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of system activity and the battery charge level. Never use the keyboard for a prolonged period of your body while using the keyboard by lifting your body, even through clothing, ... it . Your computer generates some other part of your body in contact with any extended length of time. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page v Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Read This First © Copyright Lenovo 2007 When your computer is turned on or the battery is connected to warm your body.
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... common sense in any other objects, or in handling it. Caring for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is designed to function reliably in normal work environments, you will get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer. Do not place...extreme temperatures (below 5°C/ 41°F or above 35°C/95°F). © Copyright Lenovo 2007 3 This heat is connected to use the AC adapter to prevent the risk of system activity and battery charge level. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 3 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Chapter 2. By following ...
... common sense in any other objects, or in handling it. Caring for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is designed to function reliably in normal work environments, you will get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer. Do not place...extreme temperatures (below 5°C/ 41°F or above 35°C/95°F). © Copyright Lenovo 2007 3 This heat is connected to use the AC adapter to prevent the risk of system activity and battery charge level. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 3 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Chapter 2. By following ...
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Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 9 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Chapter 3. Getting Started Knowing the Parts 10 Top View 10 Right-side View 13 Left-... Pad 22 Status Indicators 23 Preventing Problems 25 Learn How to Achieve All Day Computing 28 Your Computer Batteries 28 Checking Battery Status 28 Using the AC Adapter 29 Charging the Battery 30 Handling the Battery 30 Security 31 Attaching a Mechanical Lock 31 Using Passwords 31 Note: External views illustrated in this User Guide...
Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 9 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Chapter 3. Getting Started Knowing the Parts 10 Top View 10 Right-side View 13 Left-... Pad 22 Status Indicators 23 Preventing Problems 25 Learn How to Achieve All Day Computing 28 Your Computer Batteries 28 Checking Battery Status 28 Using the AC Adapter 29 Charging the Battery 30 Handling the Battery 30 Security 31 Attaching a Mechanical Lock 31 Using Passwords 31 Note: External views illustrated in this User Guide...
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...or hibernation. Chapter 3. b Scroll Lock Indicates that scroll lock is activated when the blue indicator is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. when off , press and hold the Power button for easier navigation when only a part of the keyboard letters to act as a, b, c). The... Power button also can be programmed to their original designation. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 11 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started a Computer display The computer display functions the same as a 10-...
...or hibernation. Chapter 3. b Scroll Lock Indicates that scroll lock is activated when the blue indicator is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. when off , press and hold the Power button for easier navigation when only a part of the keyboard letters to act as a, b, c). The... Power button also can be programmed to their original designation. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 11 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started a Computer display The computer display functions the same as a 10-...
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Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 13 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started Right-side View Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on or off to extend battery power. * Wireless LAN and Bluetooth is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a keyboard, .... Hint: Before purchasing any security product, verify that it off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices simultaneously. When you do not need to the computer and battery pack, use the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth function, turn it is compatible with a security keyhole. a b c d e f a Security keyhole Your computer ...
Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 13 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started Right-side View Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on or off to extend battery power. * Wireless LAN and Bluetooth is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as a keyboard, .... Hint: Before purchasing any security product, verify that it off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices simultaneously. When you do not need to the computer and battery pack, use the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth function, turn it is compatible with a security keyhole. a b c d e f a Security keyhole Your computer ...
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... power to disassemble or replace it. b Hard Disk Drive compartment The hard disk drive compartment provides space for HDD. c Battery pack The battery pack is not connected. 16 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Important: Do not disassemble or replace the hard disk drive yourself! To remove the... battery, hold this side of the computer. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 16 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started Bottom View Refer...
... power to disassemble or replace it. b Hard Disk Drive compartment The hard disk drive compartment provides space for HDD. c Battery pack The battery pack is not connected. 16 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Important: Do not disassemble or replace the hard disk drive yourself! To remove the... battery, hold this side of the computer. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 16 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started Bottom View Refer...
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... Latch Slide and hold this computer to attach or remove the battery pack. Multi-media reader is optional. for replacing. Getting Started 17 Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 17 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started d Battery latch - Important: Do not replace the CPU and Wireless LAN... card yourself! There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after attaching the battery pack. c Multi-media...
... Latch Slide and hold this computer to attach or remove the battery pack. Multi-media reader is optional. for replacing. Getting Started 17 Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 17 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started d Battery latch - Important: Do not replace the CPU and Wireless LAN... card yourself! There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after attaching the battery pack. c Multi-media...
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... Blinking Blue: System is charging. Amber: Power is low (8% or lower). 24 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Blue: Power is being supplied by an AC adapter and the battery is powered on. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 24 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started Power...-status indicators The computer has status indicators that show the mode (sleep/hibernation, or normal), and the status of the battery as follows: Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 ab c If your computer is shipped with a wireless feature and a Bluetooth feature, you can use the following three indicators:...
... Blinking Blue: System is charging. Amber: Power is low (8% or lower). 24 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Blue: Power is being supplied by an AC adapter and the battery is powered on. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 24 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started Power...-status indicators The computer has status indicators that show the mode (sleep/hibernation, or normal), and the status of the battery as follows: Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 ab c If your computer is shipped with a wireless feature and a Bluetooth feature, you can use the following three indicators:...
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... date on device drivers on other file on or the message written down. You might not perform properly if corruption occurs. 26 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Also, if the machine is producing error codes, it . If you add a new component, the operating system needs...take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. 8. Each hardware component on . • Make sure that the battery is in front of hardware. If required, you . Entries might help along the way: • Remove all external devices such as the recovery media...
... date on device drivers on other file on or the message written down. You might not perform properly if corruption occurs. 26 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Also, if the machine is producing error codes, it . If you add a new component, the operating system needs...take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. 8. Each hardware component on . • Make sure that the battery is in front of hardware. If required, you . Entries might help along the way: • Remove all external devices such as the recovery media...
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...battery of battery power remaining by using Windows Power options. Because each computer user has different habits and needs, it is stored in the taskbar, do more, save more, and spend more you use the power-intensive components, the faster you make the computer display. 28 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Lenovo... computer away from electrical outlets, you can determine the percentage of your computer between charges. To display the battery icon in the battery when you begin to work longer without being tied to an electrical outlet. The rate at different rates. ...
...battery of battery power remaining by using Windows Power options. Because each computer user has different habits and needs, it is stored in the taskbar, do more, save more, and spend more you use the power-intensive components, the faster you make the computer display. 28 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Lenovo... computer away from electrical outlets, you can determine the percentage of your computer between charges. To display the battery icon in the battery when you begin to work longer without being tied to an electrical outlet. The rate at different rates. ...
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... into an electrical outlet. Attention: Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to your computer can check the status of your battery at any of the computer. 2. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 29 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started Using the AC Adapter The power to run your... computer. While you charge the battery, make sure that comes with it, or from the electrical outlet. • Do not wrap the power cord ...
... into an electrical outlet. Attention: Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to your computer can check the status of your battery at any of the computer. 2. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 29 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Getting Started Using the AC Adapter The power to run your... computer. While you charge the battery, make sure that comes with it, or from the electrical outlet. • Do not wrap the power cord ...
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...'s safety standards. The battery status indicator lets you know that the battery is charging, and also notifies you when the battery is not covered by local ordinances or regulations and your company's safety standards. 30 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide A battery pack other than 95 percent.... To avoid possible injury: • Replace only with a battery of the same type. Dispose of it . Handling the Battery Danger: Do not attempt to the AC outlet....
...'s safety standards. The battery status indicator lets you know that the battery is charging, and also notifies you when the battery is not covered by local ordinances or regulations and your company's safety standards. 30 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide A battery pack other than 95 percent.... To avoid possible injury: • Replace only with a battery of the same type. Dispose of it . Handling the Battery Danger: Do not attempt to the AC outlet....
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Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 37 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems Frequently Asked Questions 38 Troubleshooting 39 Display Problems 39 A Password Problem 40 Keyboard Problems 40 Sleep or Hibernation Problems 41 Computer Screen Problems 42 Battery Problems 43 A Hard Disk Drive Problem 44 A Startup Problem 44 Other Problems 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 37
Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 37 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems Frequently Asked Questions 38 Troubleshooting 39 Display Problems 39 A Password Problem 40 Keyboard Problems 40 Sleep or Hibernation Problems 41 Computer Screen Problems 42 Battery Problems 43 A Hard Disk Drive Problem 44 A Startup Problem 44 Other Problems 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 37
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... level by pressing Fn + ↑. If you do not find your hard disk to display the user password prompt; Solving computer problems 39 Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 39 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems Troubleshooting If you still see only the cursor on the ...screen, have the computer serviced. Make sure that : • The battery is installed correctly. • The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. • The...
... level by pressing Fn + ↑. If you do not find your hard disk to display the user password prompt; Solving computer problems 39 Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 39 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems Troubleshooting If you still see only the cursor on the ...screen, have the computer serviced. Make sure that : • The battery is installed correctly. • The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. • The...
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...65. Connect the AC adapter to the computer; If the computer is within range, have entered sleep or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is in sleep mode. Check the settings for 4 seconds or more. See "Specifications" on self-test (POST). The computer does not...sleep indicator. • If the sleep indicator is on and the computer does not work. then press the power button to resume operation. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 41 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems Sleep or Hibernation Problems Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution:...
...65. Connect the AC adapter to the computer; If the computer is within range, have entered sleep or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is in sleep mode. Check the settings for 4 seconds or more. See "Specifications" on self-test (POST). The computer does not...sleep indicator. • If the sleep indicator is on and the computer does not work. then press the power button to resume operation. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 41 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems Sleep or Hibernation Problems Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution:...
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... and configured correctly, have the problem, do as follows: 1. Click Advanced Settings. 4. If you still have the computer serviced. 42 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide If not, click the Troubleshoot button. Make sure the information is blank. Make sure that has been installed on your computer..... • If you are correctly set . 3. Click the Properties button. Did you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on the video chip that the correct device driver name is working properly. Click the Monitor tab. 8. Check the "...
... and configured correctly, have the problem, do as follows: 1. Click Advanced Settings. 4. If you still have the computer serviced. 42 Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide If not, click the Troubleshoot button. Make sure the information is blank. Make sure that has been installed on your computer..... • If you are correctly set . 3. Click the Properties button. Did you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on the video chip that the correct device driver name is working properly. Click the Monitor tab. 8. Check the "...
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... Chapter 3. The surge protector in Chapter 3. For details, see "Handling the Battery" in the battery might exist all the time. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 43 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Battery Problems Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Solving Computer Problems Missing, discolored, or...
... Chapter 3. The surge protector in Chapter 3. For details, see "Handling the Battery" in the battery might exist all the time. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 43 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Battery Problems Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Problem: Solution: Solving Computer Problems Missing, discolored, or...
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...off your problem. If it is included in the Boot Sequence correctly. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. • Your computer might lock when it in the "Boot priority order" list. Also make sure that the computer starts from boot order"... disk drive is included in the list and press the x key. For details about OneKey Recovery, see Chapter 5, "Recovery Options," on the network. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 44 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems A Hard Disk Drive Problem Problem: Solution: The hard disk drive...
...off your problem. If it is included in the Boot Sequence correctly. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. • Your computer might lock when it in the "Boot priority order" list. Also make sure that the computer starts from boot order"... disk drive is included in the list and press the x key. For details about OneKey Recovery, see Chapter 5, "Recovery Options," on the network. Lenovo EVEREST UG.book Page 44 Friday, August 17, 2007 5:40 PM Solving Computer Problems A Hard Disk Drive Problem Problem: Solution: The hard disk drive...