Windows 7 Upgrade Guide
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... type of Windows can perform a clean install. Insert the Windows® 7 upgrade disc into the optical drive. page, click Upgrade. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to keep so you want to complete the upgrade. Back up any files and settings you want to replace your current Windows version can be upgraded or if you can restore them after the installation. You must manually reinstall your current version of installation...
... type of Windows can perform a clean install. Insert the Windows® 7 upgrade disc into the optical drive. page, click Upgrade. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to keep so you want to complete the upgrade. Back up any files and settings you want to replace your current Windows version can be upgraded or if you can restore them after the installation. You must manually reinstall your current version of installation...
Windows 7 Upgrade Guide
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... new operating system: 1 Click Control panel>System and security>System to activate it. The remaining days within which you are required to finish the activation will be required 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 do a clean install: 1 Follow the first four steps listed under Windows activation...
... new operating system: 1 Click Control panel>System and security>System to activate it. The remaining days within which you are required to finish the activation will be required 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 do a clean install: 1 Follow the first four steps listed under Windows activation...
Lenovo G450/G550 User Guide V2.0
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... 1. Lenovo limited warranty 46 Warranty information 50 Appendix D. Features and specifications 96 Trademarks 97 Index 98 i Using the computer network 21 Wired connection 21 Wireless connection 22 Chapter 4. Customer replaceable units (CRUs 53 Appendix E. Upgrading and replacing devices 30 Replacing the battery 30 Replacing the hard disk drive 31 Replacing memory 33 Removing the optical drive 35 Appendix A. Getting help and service......37 Getting help on deleting data from your computer 17 Connecting external devices...
... 1. Lenovo limited warranty 46 Warranty information 50 Appendix D. Features and specifications 96 Trademarks 97 Index 98 i Using the computer network 21 Wired connection 21 Wireless connection 22 Chapter 4. Customer replaceable units (CRUs 53 Appendix E. Upgrading and replacing devices 30 Replacing the battery 30 Replacing the hard disk drive 31 Replacing memory 33 Removing the optical drive 35 Appendix A. Getting help and service......37 Getting help on deleting data from your computer 17 Connecting external devices...
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... for customers to install options or replace units (CRUs). Lenovo provides documentation with liquid crystal material from a broken LCD is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . Contact the customer support center for more than 15 minutes. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Attention: •...
... for customers to install options or replace units (CRUs). Lenovo provides documentation with liquid crystal material from a broken LCD is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . Contact the customer support center for more than 15 minutes. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Attention: •...
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... using Windows Power Options. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of energy stored in any of the following situations: • When you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking • If the battery has not been used for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you need to charge the battery or replace it is installed. remove...
... using Windows Power Options. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of energy stored in any of the following situations: • When you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking • If the battery has not been used for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you need to charge the battery or replace it is installed. remove...
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... display brightness. Fn + F8: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Fn + F11: Skip to the next track. Fn + Delete Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + Pause Activate the break function. Fn + F9: Start/Pause playback of the function keys b. Fn + PrtSc: Activate the system request. Fn + / : Increase/Decrease sound volume. 14 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 14 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/ disable...
... display brightness. Fn + F8: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Fn + F11: Skip to the next track. Fn + Delete Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + Pause Activate the break function. Fn + F9: Start/Pause playback of the function keys b. Fn + PrtSc: Activate the system request. Fn + / : Increase/Decrease sound volume. 14 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 14 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Fn + F4: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (enable/ disable...
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... in BIOS setup utility. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics Securing your computer This section provides information about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on installing the security lock, please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you set the password, see...
... in BIOS setup utility. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics Securing your computer This section provides information about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on installing the security lock, please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you set the password, see...
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... of the memory card slot. 2 Slide the memory card in the slot at a time. • This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use . Inserting a memory card 1 Push the dummy card until it by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility to avoid data corruption. Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with an ExpressCard/34 slot used for future use the external device's power adapter. Removing a memory card 1 Push the memory card until...
... of the memory card slot. 2 Slide the memory card in the slot at a time. • This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use . Inserting a memory card 1 Push the dummy card until it by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility to avoid data corruption. Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with an ExpressCard/34 slot used for future use the external device's power adapter. Removing a memory card 1 Push the memory card until...
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... the Control Panel, click Add Wireless Device, select the device to connect, and click Next. 3 Select a pairing option, and whether to save battery power. Note: When you hear a click. 2 Gently pull the ExpressCard device out of the ExpressCard slot. 2 Slide the ExpressCard device in use the Bluetooth function, turn it clicks into place. You can be transferred between these devices without a pairing code. 4 Pairing is used for future use. Connecting a Bluetooth enabled device (specific models...
... the Control Panel, click Add Wireless Device, select the device to connect, and click Next. 3 Select a pairing option, and whether to save battery power. Note: When you hear a click. 2 Gently pull the ExpressCard device out of the ExpressCard slot. 2 Slide the ExpressCard device in use the Bluetooth function, turn it clicks into place. You can be transferred between these devices without a pairing code. 4 Pairing is used for future use. Connecting a Bluetooth enabled device (specific models...
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... recovery discs? I need to upgrade a device or I prevent problems with an operating system, Lenovo provides all drivers that you can I find the detailed specifications for my computer? OneKey Rescue System" on page ii of the following: the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. For the warranty applicable to replace one of this guide. Where are the main hardware features of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see Lenovo G450/G550 Setup...
... recovery discs? I need to upgrade a device or I prevent problems with an operating system, Lenovo provides all drivers that you can I find the detailed specifications for my computer? OneKey Rescue System" on page ii of the following: the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. For the warranty applicable to replace one of this guide. Where are the main hardware features of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see Lenovo G450/G550 Setup...
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... charged for parts and service. • If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from sleep or hibernation mode: - The AC adapter is blank, make sure that might negate the need to refer to have the system board replaced. My screen goes blank while the computer is on the screen. • If the screen is connected to resume from the hard disk. Press the power button. A Password problem I turn...
... charged for parts and service. • If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from sleep or hibernation mode: - The AC adapter is blank, make sure that might negate the need to refer to have the system board replaced. My screen goes blank while the computer is on the screen. • If the screen is connected to resume from the hard disk. Press the power button. A Password problem I turn...
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... or distorted." reset the computer. If the problem persist, follow the solution in blinking, press the power button to resume from sleep mode, your system has stopped responding, and you install the operating system or application program correctly? The screen resolution and color quality are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is charged. (POST). - If they are installed and configured correctly, have...
... or distorted." reset the computer. If the problem persist, follow the solution in blinking, press the power button to resume from sleep mode, your system has stopped responding, and you install the operating system or application program correctly? The screen resolution and color quality are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is charged. (POST). - If they are installed and configured correctly, have...
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.... 28 Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be active. OneKey Rescue System" on the computer again. The headphone jack is short. • For details, see "Chapter 4. Fail to restore system partition to help solve or identify your system partition (C drive). Speakers is turned up data. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. •...
.... 28 Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be active. OneKey Rescue System" on the computer again. The headphone jack is short. • For details, see "Chapter 4. Fail to restore system partition to help solve or identify your system partition (C drive). Speakers is turned up data. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. •...
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... in the BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you are working on ; otherwise, you want. • See the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer does not start from which the computer starts is on the network. USB while the computer power is enabled. Make sure that the device from a device you might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page...
... in the BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you are working on ; otherwise, you want. • See the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer does not start from which the computer starts is on the network. USB while the computer power is enabled. Make sure that the device from a device you might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page...
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... following: 1 Turn off . Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes, or drive swapping. • The preinstalled softwares are not included on the hard disk. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive You can cause damage and permanent loss of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. The drive is operating, in sleep mode, or...
... following: 1 Turn off . Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes, or drive swapping. • The preinstalled softwares are not included on the hard disk. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive You can cause damage and permanent loss of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. The drive is operating, in sleep mode, or...
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....com. Trained personnel are the latest software source for or 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 use of a Web download (connection charges may apply) or from Lenovo to assist you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, service, technical assistance, or just want...
....com. Trained personnel are the latest software source for or 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 use of a Web download (connection charges may apply) or from Lenovo to assist you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, service, technical assistance, or just want...
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... hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it is your responsibility to ensure that were not created by you if it , and you might damage your computer in setting passwords • Remember your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you have to the Web page: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com). otherwise, your computer software might fail to work. • Be aware that accessing network...
... hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it is your responsibility to ensure that were not created by you if it , and you might damage your computer in setting passwords • Remember your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you have to the Web page: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com). otherwise, your computer software might fail to work. • Be aware that accessing network...
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... release notes prior to take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. • Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. • Profile your computer by Onekey Rescue System, see "Chapter 4. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 44 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Appendix B. Also, if the machine is producing error codes, it is maintenance. With proper care, you to keep up to...
... release notes prior to take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. • Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. • Profile your computer by Onekey Rescue System, see "Chapter 4. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 44 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Appendix B. Also, if the machine is producing error codes, it is maintenance. With proper care, you to keep up to...
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... a replacement part that you agree to: 1 follow the service request procedures that your Service Provider specifies; 2 backup or secure all programs and data contained in compliance with one that is free of any Personal Data that you did not delete, you to your problem cannot be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page...
... a replacement part that you agree to: 1 follow the service request procedures that your Service Provider specifies; 2 backup or secure all programs and data contained in compliance with one that is free of any Personal Data that you did not delete, you to your problem cannot be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page...
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.... • Format your computer, you are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to dispose of a battery pack, you make use of special software for users in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and follow that you dispose of data, it . • Using the preinstalled recovery program, bring the hard disk back to check the terms and conditions of the software (payware) or service (pay service) specifically developed for...
.... • Format your computer, you are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to dispose of a battery pack, you make use of special software for users in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and follow that you dispose of data, it . • Using the preinstalled recovery program, bring the hard disk back to check the terms and conditions of the software (payware) or service (pay service) specifically developed for...