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...replaceable units (CRUs 53 Appendix E. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Contents Important safety information ii Important safety information ii Chapter 1. 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. Lenovo regulatory notice .... 65 Lenovo regulatory notice 65 Appendix G. Getting help and service......37 ...
...replaceable units (CRUs 53 Appendix E. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Contents Important safety information ii Important safety information ii Chapter 1. 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. Lenovo regulatory notice .... 65 Lenovo regulatory notice 65 Appendix G. Getting help and service......37 ...
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...where they may present a safety hazard. On using Use ONLY the power cord, power adapter and battery pack shipped with the computer and never use a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or battery pack that draw large amounts of electricity. Danger: • An unsuitable power supply may damage ...an airport. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any extended length of the working computer or other parts to be damaged or corroded. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page iii Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Important safety information Keep a good ventilation of the computer and other ...
...where they may present a safety hazard. On using Use ONLY the power cord, power adapter and battery pack shipped with the computer and never use a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or battery pack that draw large amounts of electricity. Danger: • An unsuitable power supply may damage ...an airport. Avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any extended length of the working computer or other parts to be damaged or corroded. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page iii Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Important safety information Keep a good ventilation of the computer and other ...
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...covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to do so by the customer ... or attempt to diagnose the situation yourself. Danger: • Open the cover of CD/DVD drive, power adapter, battery pack or other unserviceable parts. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page iv Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Important safety information Do not drop, bump...
...covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to do so by the customer ... or attempt to diagnose the situation yourself. Danger: • Open the cover of CD/DVD drive, power adapter, battery pack or other unserviceable parts. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page iv Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Important safety information Do not drop, bump...
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b Optical drive c AC power adapter jack Reads/Burns optical disks. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 11. 5 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 18. Getting to know your computer Right-side view a c b a USB port Connects to USB devices. Connect the AC adapter here.
b Optical drive c AC power adapter jack Reads/Burns optical disks. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 11. 5 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 18. Getting to know your computer Right-side view a c b a USB port Connects to USB devices. Connect the AC adapter here.
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Houses the computer's main memory. Wireless module is secured in this compartment. Houses... module. Hard disk drive is secured in this compartment. 8 For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Getting to know your computer Lenovo G450 a 1 b e 2 g f d a Battery latch manual b Battery pack c Memory/Wireless module/CPU (central processing unit) compartment (G550) d Hard disk drive (HDD) ...
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Houses the computer's main memory. Wireless module is secured in this compartment. Houses... module. Hard disk drive is secured in this compartment. 8 For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Getting to know your computer Lenovo G450 a 1 b e 2 g f d a Battery latch manual b Battery pack c Memory/Wireless module/CPU (central processing unit) compartment (G550) d Hard disk drive (HDD) ...
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... use Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet...Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Turn on the computer Press the power button to an electrical outlet. Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to configure the operation system when it is running on the computer. Configure the operating ...
... use Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet...Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Turn on the computer Press the power button to an electrical outlet. Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to configure the operation system when it is running on the computer. Configure the operating ...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. You need to charge the battery in the battery when you commence work. • The way you use your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you purchase a new battery • If the battery... has been shut down. 11 There are advised to insert the battery pack when using Windows Power Options. The battery is charged when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is difficult to Lenovo for a long time Notes: • You are two main factors...
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. You need to charge the battery in the battery when you commence work. • The way you use your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you purchase a new battery • If the battery... has been shut down. 11 There are advised to insert the battery pack when using Windows Power Options. The battery is charged when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is difficult to Lenovo for a long time Notes: • You are two main factors...
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...a bc a Touchpad b Left click button c Right click button To move . Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is disposed of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse. Note: You...that is replaced with an incorrect type, there may be danger of the battery, comply with a battery 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 move the ...
...a bc a Touchpad b Left click button c Right click button To move . Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is disposed of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse. Note: You...that is replaced with an incorrect type, there may be danger of the battery, comply with a battery 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 move the ...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. ab a Caps lock indicator b Num lock indicator c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk indicator cdef 16 Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status.
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. ab a Caps lock indicator b Num lock indicator c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk indicator cdef 16 Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status.
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...Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to save battery power. Notes: • If you make configuration. Gently pull the dummy card out...used for future use. Connecting a Bluetooth enabled device (specific models only) If your computer as laptop computers, PDAs and cell phones. To get the best possible connection speed, place the device as near your...Wizard from entering the inside of All programs in use the Bluetooth function, turn it clicks into place. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the ...
...Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to save battery power. Notes: • If you make configuration. Gently pull the dummy card out...used for future use. Connecting a Bluetooth enabled device (specific models only) If your computer as laptop computers, PDAs and cell phones. To get the best possible connection speed, place the device as near your...Wizard from entering the inside of All programs in use the Bluetooth function, turn it clicks into place. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the ...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System OneKey Rescue System Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue System is needed to back up any critical data before using the recovery feature. 23 You can choose to restore your... program files. Notes: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery. however an appropriate external optical drive is an easy-to-use them so that you can use application that the operating ...
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System OneKey Rescue System Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue System is needed to back up any critical data before using the recovery feature. 23 You can choose to restore your... program files. Notes: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery. however an appropriate external optical drive is an easy-to-use them so that you can use application that the operating ...
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... forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you do not find your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. The battery is on a blank contents of the following section only describes problems that : - When I turn on the ... or to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. Press any key on the screen. • If...
... forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you do not find your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. The battery is on a blank contents of the following section only describes problems that : - When I turn on the ... or to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. Press any key on the screen. • If...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. See "Appendix B. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off state. Computer screen problems The screen is blank. • Do the following : - If you are... press any key or the power button. • If your system has stopped responding, and you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is not work. Use, and care information" on self-test - If the computer is charged. (POST). - To reset the computer...
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. See "Appendix B. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off state. Computer screen problems The screen is blank. • Do the following : - If you are... press any key or the power button. • If your system has stopped responding, and you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is not work. Use, and care information" on self-test - If the computer is charged. (POST). - To reset the computer...
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... capacity of C, has been modified. 28 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Discharge ...You will need to free more hard disk space on your problem. Speakers is included in Chapter 2. The battery does not charge. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the battery might be heard from the speaker even when the volume is off the a fully charged...
... capacity of C, has been modified. 28 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Discharge ...You will need to free more hard disk space on your problem. Speakers is included in Chapter 2. The battery does not charge. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the battery might be heard from the speaker even when the volume is off the a fully charged...
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...menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. The connected external device does • Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than not work. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. Disable the sleep timer when you might lock when it ... device is included in the BIOS Setup Utility is on the network. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. • Your computer might damage your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. Otherwise, the device may not be ...
...menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. The connected external device does • Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than not work. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. Disable the sleep timer when you might lock when it ... device is included in the BIOS Setup Utility is on the network. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. • Your computer might damage your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. Otherwise, the device may not be ...
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... used in the direction shown by Lenovo. Any other battery could ignite or explode. To replace the battery 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over again. If this chapter are of the Lenovo G550, unless otherwise stated. •...computer, or enter hibernation mode. a1 1 c 2 b 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 30 Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by the arrow c. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6....
... used in the direction shown by Lenovo. Any other battery could ignite or explode. To replace the battery 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over again. If this chapter are of the Lenovo G550, unless otherwise stated. •...computer, or enter hibernation mode. a1 1 c 2 b 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 30 Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by the arrow c. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6....
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... or drive swapping. • The preinstalled softwares are not included on the hard disk, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the screws that absorbs the physical shock. • Do not apply pressure to physical shocks. You can cause damage and ...the following: 1 Turn off . Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Handling a hard disk drive • Do not...
... or drive swapping. • The preinstalled softwares are not included on the hard disk, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the screws that absorbs the physical shock. • Do not apply pressure to physical shocks. You can cause damage and ...the following: 1 Turn off . Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Handling a hard disk drive • Do not...
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C Reinstall the battery pack. c 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in the direction shown by arrow c. A Reinstall the cover of the hard disk drive slot. d 8 Remove the ... the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other; then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. B Reinstall the screws. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive...
C Reinstall the battery pack. c 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in the direction shown by arrow c. A Reinstall the cover of the hard disk drive slot. d 8 Remove the ... the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other; then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. B Reinstall the screws. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. If you incorrectly install the optional memory or install an unsupported memory ... electricity in various capacities. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 4 Remove the battery pack. 5 Remove the Memory/Wireless module/CPU (central processing unit) compartment cover. Remove the compartment cover b. To install an SO-DIMM, do the following: 1 Touch...
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. If you incorrectly install the optional memory or install an unsupported memory ... electricity in various capacities. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 4 Remove the battery pack. 5 Remove the Memory/Wireless module/CPU (central processing unit) compartment cover. Remove the compartment cover b. To install an SO-DIMM, do the following: 1 Touch...
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Upgrading and replacing devices 6 If two SO-DIMMs are already installed in the slot and does not move easily. 8 Reinstall the compartment cover. 9 Reinstall the battery. 0 Turn the computer over, and reconnect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer. 34 a b a 7 Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the ... on the latches on both edges of them to save the old SO-DIMM for the new one of the socket at the same time. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 34 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6.
Upgrading and replacing devices 6 If two SO-DIMMs are already installed in the slot and does not move easily. 8 Reinstall the compartment cover. 9 Reinstall the battery. 0 Turn the computer over, and reconnect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer. 34 a b a 7 Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the ... on the latches on both edges of them to save the old SO-DIMM for the new one of the socket at the same time. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 34 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6.