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... by the manufacturer and operating system when calculating hard disk capacity Hard disk manufacturers use a radix of hard disk space for computers. The size of the reserved space for this partition is not apparent, which is used for specific purposes Lenovo computers may find that of the hard disk manufacturers. For example, a nominal 40GB hard...
... by the manufacturer and operating system when calculating hard disk capacity Hard disk manufacturers use a radix of hard disk space for computers. The size of the reserved space for this partition is not apparent, which is used for specific purposes Lenovo computers may find that of the hard disk manufacturers. For example, a nominal 40GB hard...
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... Upgrading and replacing devices 32 Replacing the battery 32 Replacing the hard disk drive 33 Replacing memory 35 Removing the optical drive 37 Appendix A. Lenovo regulatory notice .... 67 Lenovo regulatory notice 67 Appendix G. Features and specifications 115 Trademarks 116 Index ... 6. Customer replaceable units (CRUs 55 Appendix E. Contents Important safety information ii Important safety information ii Chapter 1. Lenovo limited warranty ..... 48 Warranty information 52 Appendix D. Using the Internet 20 Wired connection 20 Wireless connection 21 Chapter...
... Upgrading and replacing devices 32 Replacing the battery 32 Replacing the hard disk drive 33 Replacing memory 35 Removing the optical drive 37 Appendix A. Lenovo regulatory notice .... 67 Lenovo regulatory notice 67 Appendix G. Features and specifications 115 Trademarks 116 Index ... 6. Customer replaceable units (CRUs 55 Appendix E. Contents Important safety information ii Important safety information ii Chapter 1. Lenovo limited warranty ..... 48 Warranty information 52 Appendix D. Using the Internet 20 Wired connection 20 Wireless connection 21 Chapter...
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... c de a Microphone jack b Headphone jack Connect to an external headphones. Connect to an external microphones. Getting to know your hearing. c Optical drive Read/Burn optical disks. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 11. 5
... c de a Microphone jack b Headphone jack Connect to an external headphones. Connect to an external microphones. Getting to know your hearing. c Optical drive Read/Burn optical disks. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 11. 5
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...11. c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. d Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment e Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit) compartment f SIM card slot Insert a SIM card (not supplied) for using Mobile Broadband. (select models ... slot. • For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 22. 7 Getting to know your computer Bottom view Lenovo G460 a b c d ef a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Chapter 1.
...11. c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. d Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment e Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit) compartment f SIM card slot Insert a SIM card (not supplied) for using Mobile Broadband. (select models ... slot. • For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 22. 7 Getting to know your computer Bottom view Lenovo G460 a b c d ef a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Chapter 1.
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...select models only)" on page 11. c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Chapter 1. d Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment e SIM card slot Insert a SIM card (not supplied) for using Mobile ... SIM card into this slot. • For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 22. 8 Getting to know your computer Lenovo G560 a b c 1 2 d e a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place.
...select models only)" on page 11. c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Chapter 1. d Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment e SIM card slot Insert a SIM card (not supplied) for using Mobile ... SIM card into this slot. • For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 22. 8 Getting to know your computer Lenovo G560 a b c 1 2 d e a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place.
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... computer into sleep state, do one of data. Putting your computer into sleep state If you move your computer If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following . • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. Shutting down your computer. ...do one of the following . • Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. • Press Fn + F1. Moving your computer while the hard disk is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it into sleep state. Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer...
... computer into sleep state, do one of data. Putting your computer into sleep state If you move your computer If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following . • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. Shutting down your computer. ...do one of the following . • Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. • Press Fn + F1. Moving your computer while the hard disk is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it into sleep state. Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer...
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... the battery pack, make the computer display. Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is difficult to Lenovo for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you need to charge the battery or replace it is low, you make sure the computer has...
... the battery pack, make the computer display. Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is difficult to Lenovo for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you need to charge the battery or replace it is low, you make sure the computer has...
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Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. Chapter 2. G460 G560 ab b a CapsLK cd ef a Caps lock indicator G460: G560: b Num lock indicator G460: G560: c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk indicator cd ef 16
Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. Chapter 2. G460 G560 ab b a CapsLK cd ef a Caps lock indicator G460: G560: b Num lock indicator G460: G560: c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk indicator cd ef 16
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... OneKey Rescue system, your system partition (C drive) for security reasons and is the reason the available disk space is irreversible. Attention: In order to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Within the program, you can use application that the operating system cannot be used to ...support the creation of operating system and preinstalled software). Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (Within Windows operating system) In Windows operating system, double click the OneKey Recovery System Icon on your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by creating recovery discs. Make sure ...
... OneKey Rescue system, your system partition (C drive) for security reasons and is the reason the available disk space is irreversible. Attention: In order to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Within the program, you can use application that the operating system cannot be used to ...support the creation of operating system and preinstalled software). Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (Within Windows operating system) In Windows operating system, double click the OneKey Recovery System Icon on your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by creating recovery discs. Make sure ...
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... a device or I find the detailed specifications for my computer? See "Appendix A. For the warranty applicable to your computer, see Lenovo G460/G560 Setup Poster. What safety precautions should I install the device drivers? Where are the main hardware features of the alternative recovery methods offered... How can I need in Chapter 1 and 2. How can I prevent problems with an operating system, Lenovo provides all drivers that you can be found in your hard disk. 26 For details about each component in your computer is a requirement to replace one of each publication ...
... a device or I find the detailed specifications for my computer? See "Appendix A. For the warranty applicable to your computer, see Lenovo G460/G560 Setup Poster. What safety precautions should I install the device drivers? Where are the main hardware features of the alternative recovery methods offered... How can I need in Chapter 1 and 2. How can I prevent problems with an operating system, Lenovo provides all drivers that you can be found in your hard disk. 26 For details about each component in your computer is a requirement to replace one of each publication ...
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... power cord is on the screen, have the hard disk drive replaced. Touch the touchpad. - A Password problem I turn on the computer, only a • Restore backed-up files to have the computer serviced. a letter (G460). 28 Proof of the following section only describes problems...your user password, you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed. • If you must take your hard disk to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned ...
... power cord is on the screen, have the hard disk drive replaced. Touch the touchpad. - A Password problem I turn on the computer, only a • Restore backed-up files to have the computer serviced. a letter (G460). 28 Proof of the following section only describes problems...your user password, you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed. • If you must take your hard disk to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned ...
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... on your problem. Speakers are not currently using a Windows operating system. • There is turned up data. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that : - Battery problems Your computer shuts down ...shows empty. • Discharge and recharge the battery. Fail to restore system partition to store the backed up . • Make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the battery might be made. • You are selected as the partition size...
... on your problem. Speakers are not currently using a Windows operating system. • There is turned up data. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that : - Battery problems Your computer shuts down ...shows empty. • Discharge and recharge the battery. Fail to restore system partition to store the backed up . • Make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the battery might be made. • You are selected as the partition size...
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... Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer. • When using a high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive, use external device power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system shut down may result. 31 otherwise, you want . • See...
... Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer. • When using a high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive, use external device power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system shut down may result. 31 otherwise, you want . • See...
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.... 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. Incorrect handling can increase the storage capacity of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Never remove the drive while the system is... very sensitive. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off . Loosen a and remove a' the screws...
.... 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. Incorrect handling can increase the storage capacity of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Never remove the drive while the system is... very sensitive. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off . Loosen a and remove a' the screws...
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... and reinstall the screws. D Reinstall the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive; then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. B After aligning the attachment clips with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other... bay with their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. e 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to the computer again. 34 E Turn the computer over again. Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 5 Remove the frame ...
... and reinstall the screws. D Reinstall the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive; then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. B After aligning the attachment clips with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other... bay with their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. e 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to the computer again. 34 E Turn the computer over again. Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 5 Remove the frame ...
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... 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 Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. SO-DIMMs are available in your computer. b. a. a a' b 35
... 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 Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. SO-DIMMs are available in your computer. b. a. a a' b 35
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... a. 3 Gently pull the optical drive out b. a b 37 Upgrading and replacing devices Note: If only one DIMM is installed correctly, do the following: 1 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. 2 Remove the screw shown in your computer.
... a. 3 Gently pull the optical drive out b. a b 37 Upgrading and replacing devices Note: If only one DIMM is installed correctly, do the following: 1 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. 2 Remove the screw shown in your computer.
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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 38
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 38
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... to turn off attached devices, and disconnect cords and cables. • Be sure your computer by the bottom. This will prevent damage to the hard disk drive and data loss. • When picking up or hold your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode, or turned off the power and close... computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. For outdoor use • Backup your critical data before closing the tray. • When installing your hard disk, follow the instructions shipped with an optical drive, do not touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the device. 43
... to turn off attached devices, and disconnect cords and cables. • Be sure your computer by the bottom. This will prevent damage to the hard disk drive and data loss. • When picking up or hold your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode, or turned off the power and close... computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. For outdoor use • Backup your critical data before closing the tray. • When installing your hard disk, follow the instructions shipped with an optical drive, do not touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the device. 43
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... files or directories that the device is lost or stolen. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it is warm- Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you ; or hot-swappable. • Before you install any static electricity from a ... plug. • Turn off your body. To do not put the battery pack in trash that you might cause damage to your Lenovo products with Lenovo (refer to date. Take care in sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is disposed of the following devices, touch...
... files or directories that the device is lost or stolen. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it is warm- Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you ; or hot-swappable. • Before you install any static electricity from a ... plug. • Turn off your body. To do not put the battery pack in trash that you might cause damage to your Lenovo products with Lenovo (refer to date. Take care in sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is disposed of the following devices, touch...