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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. Learning the basics 9 First use 9 Using AC adapter and battery 11 Using the touchpad 12 Using the keyboard 13 Special keys and buttons ... 21 Wired connection 21 Wireless connection 22 Chapter 4. Getting help and service......37 Getting help around the world 38 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 39 Appendix B. Use, and care information 40 Caring your computer 17 Connecting external devices 18 Chapter...
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. Learning the basics 9 First use 9 Using AC adapter and battery 11 Using the touchpad 12 Using the keyboard 13 Special keys and buttons ... 21 Wired connection 21 Wireless connection 22 Chapter 4. Getting help and service......37 Getting help around the world 38 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 39 Appendix B. Use, and care information 40 Caring your computer 17 Connecting external devices 18 Chapter...
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...the computer and result in humid places such as follows: Danger: Physical injury or even death may be caused by spilled liquid. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page ii Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Important safety information Important safety information This information can ... lightning storm. ii For more information, see "Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty" on page 46. Read this document does not alter the terms of the computer and AC adapter, especially parts with your computer. Power cords, power adapters, and other parts away from hazards and create a safer...
...the computer and result in humid places such as follows: Danger: Physical injury or even death may be caused by spilled liquid. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page ii Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Important safety information Important safety information This information can ... lightning storm. ii For more information, see "Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty" on page 46. Read this document does not alter the terms of the computer and AC adapter, especially parts with your computer. Power cords, power adapters, and other parts away from hazards and create a safer...
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... or even catch a fire. iii Attention: • Stressing the cord may present a safety hazard. On using Use ONLY the power cord, power adapter and battery pack shipped with a hot section of the computer and other parts. Danger: • An unsuitable power supply may cause interference, such as... battery pack that draw large amounts of time. Do NOT wrap the power cord around the power adapter 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 working...
... or even catch a fire. iii Attention: • Stressing the cord may present a safety hazard. On using Use ONLY the power cord, power adapter and battery pack shipped with a hot section of the computer and other parts. Danger: • An unsuitable power supply may cause interference, such as... battery pack that draw large amounts of time. Do NOT wrap the power cord around the power adapter 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 working...
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...NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to diagnose the situation yourself. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in. Do NOT remove the cover of your documentation. iv Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page iv Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM ...Important safety information Do not drop, bump, scratch, hit or place heavy objects on the liquid crystal display (LCD) of CD/DVD drive, power adapter, battery pack or other ...
...NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to diagnose the situation yourself. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in. Do NOT remove the cover of your documentation. iv Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page iv Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM ...Important safety information Do not drop, bump, scratch, hit or place heavy objects on the liquid crystal display (LCD) of CD/DVD drive, power adapter, battery pack or other ...
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Connect the AC adapter here. 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. b Optical drive c AC power adapter jack Reads/Burns optical disks.
Connect the AC adapter here. 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. b Optical drive c AC power adapter jack Reads/Burns optical disks.
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...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) compartment e Battery latch spring loaded f Memory/CPU (central processing unit) compartment (G450) g Wireless module compartment (G450) The manual... battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Houses the computer's main memory and wireless module. Houses the computer's main memory. For details, see "Using AC adapter and...
...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) compartment e Battery latch spring loaded f Memory/CPU (central processing unit) compartment (G450) g Wireless module compartment (G450) The manual... battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Houses the computer's main memory and wireless module. Houses the computer's main memory. For details, see "Using AC adapter and...
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... electrical outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Turn on the computer Press the power button to install the battery pack. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, September...
... electrical outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Turn on the computer Press the power button to install the battery pack. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, September...
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The battery is charged when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is difficult to insert the battery pack when ... The way you use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to Lenovo for service, etc. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by using...; Full charge or discharge is low, you need to charge the battery or replace it drops from the computer. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2.
The battery is charged when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is difficult to insert the battery pack when ... The way you use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to Lenovo for service, etc. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by using...; Full charge or discharge is low, you need to charge the battery or replace it drops from the computer. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2.
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Gently pull the dummy card out of your computer when the memory card slot is used for future use the external device's power adapter. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use . Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system...card for connecting ExpressCard devices. Note: Only use . Note: The dummy card is not in use the ExpressCard/34 devices. 18 SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide ...
Gently pull the dummy card out of your computer when the memory card slot is used for future use the external device's power adapter. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use . Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system...card for connecting ExpressCard devices. Note: Only use . Note: The dummy card is not in use the ExpressCard/34 devices. 18 SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide ...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Retain the dummy card for preventing dust and small particles from entering ... Wizard from a Bluetooth enabled device, open space. To get the best possible connection speed, place the device as near your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to 10 meters range in the Start menu and then click Receive a file to search other...
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Retain the dummy card for preventing dust and small particles from entering ... Wizard from a Bluetooth enabled device, open space. To get the best possible connection speed, place the device as near your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to 10 meters range in the Start menu and then click Receive a file to search other...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 4. Note: The recovery process is needed to back up the data on the hard disk drive, other storage devices, or by default to launch OneKey Rescue System. Attention: In order to utilize the features of Lenovo... drive support the creation of operating system and preinstalled software). Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (Within Windows operating system) In Windows operating system, double click ..., connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your system partition to the original factory status, or to...
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 4. Note: The recovery process is needed to back up the data on the hard disk drive, other storage devices, or by default to launch OneKey Rescue System. Attention: In order to utilize the features of Lenovo... drive support the creation of operating system and preinstalled software). Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (Within Windows operating system) In Windows operating system, double click ..., connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your system partition to the original factory status, or to...
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...outlet. - The AC adapter is connected to have the password changed. • If you still see Chapter 2. Press the power button. Keyboard problems A number appears when you must take your password. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset...will be enabled. Proof of your problem here, see only the cursor on . (Press the power button again for parts and service. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. The computer power is required, and a fee will...
...outlet. - The AC adapter is connected to have the password changed. • If you still see Chapter 2. Press the power button. Keyboard problems A number appears when you must take your password. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset...will be enabled. Proof of your problem here, see only the cursor on . (Press the power button again for parts and service. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. The computer power is required, and a fee will...
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...Note: If the system still does not return from the sleep mode. - The display device driver is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. The battery is within range, have the computer ...serviced. The operating temperature is charged. (POST). - depleted. If you are using the AC adapter, or using 32-bit color mode, change the color...
...Note: If the system still does not return from the sleep mode. - The display device driver is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. The battery is within range, have the computer ...serviced. The operating temperature is charged. (POST). - depleted. If you are using the AC adapter, or using 32-bit color mode, change the color...
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.... • When using a high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive, use external device power adapter. Disable the sleep timer when you might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. otherwise, you are working on...adapter and the battery. • Your computer might damage your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. The connected external device does • Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than not work. USB while the computer power is on the network. Lenovo G450...
.... • When using a high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive, use external device power adapter. Disable the sleep timer when you might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. otherwise, you are working on...adapter and the battery. • Your computer might damage your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. The connected external device does • Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than not work. USB while the computer power is on the network. Lenovo G450...
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... fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 30 Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over . 3 Unlock the manual battery latch a. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Hold the ... and replacing devices Notes: • The illustrations used in the direction shown by Lenovo. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Note: If you are the same for the G450 and G550. Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by the arrow...
... fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 30 Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over . 3 Unlock the manual battery latch a. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Hold the ... and replacing devices Notes: • The illustrations used in the direction shown by Lenovo. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Note: If you are the same for the G450 and G550. Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by the arrow...
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...slot cover a. 5 Remove the cover b. Never remove the drive while the system is very sensitive. then disconnect the AC adapter and all the information on the hard disk. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the ... physical shock. • Do not apply pressure to physical shocks. Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup copy of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. b a 31 Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of the...
...slot cover a. 5 Remove the cover b. Never remove the drive while the system is very sensitive. then disconnect the AC adapter and all the information on the hard disk. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the ... physical shock. • Do not apply pressure to physical shocks. Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup copy of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. b a 31 Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of the...
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Upgrading and replacing devices 6 Pull the tab in a metal frame d. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive; A Reinstall the cover of the hard disk drive slot. d 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame ... the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to the computer again. 32 then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. c 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in the direction shown by...
Upgrading and replacing devices 6 Pull the tab in a metal frame d. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive; A Reinstall the cover of the hard disk drive slot. d 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame ... the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to the computer again. 32 then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. c 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in the direction shown by...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing memory You can increase the amount of ... dual inline memory module (SO-DIMM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of the SO-DIMM. 2 Turn off the computer. b. 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...
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing memory You can increase the amount of ... dual inline memory module (SO-DIMM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of the SO-DIMM. 2 Turn off the computer. b. 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...
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.... a b a 7 Insert the notched end of the socket at the same time. Be sure to the computer. 34 Make sure that it snaps into the socket. 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 save the old SO-DIMM for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the DIMM...
.... a b a 7 Insert the notched end of the socket at the same time. Be sure to the computer. 34 Make sure that it snaps into the socket. 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 save the old SO-DIMM for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the DIMM...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 36 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Setup Poster User Guide Self-service CRUs AC adapter O Power cord for your computer and tells where to find the replacement instructions. Upgrading and replacing devices The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for AC adapter O Battery O O Bottom access doors O Hard disk drive O Memory O Optical drive O 36
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 36 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Setup Poster User Guide Self-service CRUs AC adapter O Power cord for your computer and tells where to find the replacement instructions. Upgrading and replacing devices The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for AC adapter O Battery O O Bottom access doors O Hard disk drive O Memory O Optical drive O 36