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... Customer replaceable units (CRUs 53 Appendix E. Use, and care information 40 Caring your computer 17 Connecting external devices 18 Chapter 3. 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 ... Maintenance 44 Appendix C. OneKey Rescue System..........23 OneKey Rescue System 23 Chapter 5. 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. Notices 54 Notices 54 ...
... Customer replaceable units (CRUs 53 Appendix E. Use, and care information 40 Caring your computer 17 Connecting external devices 18 Chapter 3. 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 ... Maintenance 44 Appendix C. OneKey Rescue System..........23 OneKey Rescue System 23 Chapter 5. 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. Notices 54 Notices 54 ...
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... Extended contact with another product. Do NOT share an electrical outlet with the computer and never use a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or battery pack that draw large amounts of electricity. iii Do NOT squeeze or pinch the cord, or place heavy objects on a bed, sofa or other ...flexible surface may block the ventilation slots causing overheat of your computer or cause an electric shock or fire. 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...
... Extended contact with another product. Do NOT share an electrical outlet with the computer and never use a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or battery pack that draw large amounts of electricity. iii Do NOT squeeze or pinch the cord, or place heavy objects on a bed, sofa or other ...flexible surface may block the ventilation slots causing overheat of your computer or cause an electric shock or fire. 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...
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... water for further guidance. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. 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 unserviceable parts. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts.
... water for further guidance. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. 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 unserviceable parts. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts.
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b Optical drive c AC power adapter jack Reads/Burns optical disks. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 18. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 11. 5 Connect the AC adapter here. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. 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. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 18. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 11. 5 Connect the AC adapter here. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view a c b a USB port Connects to USB devices.
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...main memory. Wireless module is secured in this compartment. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Houses the computer's main memory ... is secured in this compartment. 8 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) compartment e Battery latch spring loaded f Memory/CPU (central processing unit) compartment (G450) ...
...main memory. Wireless module is secured in this compartment. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1. For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Houses the computer's main memory ... is secured in this compartment. 8 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) compartment e Battery latch spring loaded f Memory/CPU (central processing unit) compartment (G450) ...
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Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is first used. Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. ...; Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to install the battery pack. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to configure the operation system when it is running on the computer. ...
Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is first used. Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. ...; Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to install the battery pack. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to configure the operation system when it is running on the computer. ...
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...the computer. Charging time will last. remove the battery pack from fully charged. • Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 °F and 80 °F (10 °C-30 °C). • Full charge or discharge is low, you need to Lenovo for service, etc. 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 ...
...the computer. Charging time will last. remove the battery pack from fully charged. • Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 °F and 80 °F (10 °C-30 °C). • Full charge or discharge is low, you need to Lenovo for service, etc. 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 ...
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... corresponds to the following points. To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment, pay attention to that is replaced 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 disassemble the...
... corresponds to the following points. To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment, pay attention to that is replaced 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 disassemble the...
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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 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status.
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 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status.
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... connection from a Bluetooth enabled device, open space. Enabling Bluetooth communications 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to save battery power. Note: When you do not need to connect to the computer. 2 Open Bluetooth Devices in open Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard from entering the inside... 1 Push the dummy card until you need to use . Connecting a Bluetooth enabled device (specific models only) If your computer as laptop computers, PDAs and cell phones. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2.
... connection from a Bluetooth enabled device, open space. Enabling Bluetooth communications 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to save battery power. Note: When you do not need to connect to the computer. 2 Open Bluetooth Devices in open Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard from entering the inside... 1 Push the dummy card until you need to use . Connecting a Bluetooth enabled device (specific models only) If your computer as laptop computers, PDAs and cell phones. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2.
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...the OneKey Rescue System without an integrated optical drive support the creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your computer. • After the recovery discs are burned, please number them so that can back up any critical data ...before using the recovery feature. 23 Attention: In order to utilize the features 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 the hard disk drive, other...
...the OneKey Rescue System without an integrated optical drive support the creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your computer. • After the recovery discs are burned, please number them so that can back up any critical data ...before using the recovery feature. 23 Attention: In order to utilize the features 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 the hard disk drive, other...
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...or the entire white cursor appears on the keyboard. - You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - Do one of purchase is blank, make sure that... might negate the need to refer to have the system board replaced. If you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing...
...or the entire white cursor appears on the keyboard. - You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - Do one of purchase is blank, make sure that... might negate the need to refer to have the system board replaced. If you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing...
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...the color depth. 27 If you are installed and configured correctly, have sleep mode and the computer does entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is blank. • Do the following : - The computer does not return from • If the computer does not return from the... sleep mode. - See "Appendix B. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep ...
...the color depth. 27 If you are installed and configured correctly, have sleep mode and the computer does entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is blank. • Do the following : - The computer does not return from • If the computer does not return from the... sleep mode. - See "Appendix B. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep ...
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... System to store the backed up . • Make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that : - For details about OneKey Rescue System, see "Chapter 4. A hard disk drive problem The hard...drive 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 ...
... System to store the backed up . • Make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that : - For details about OneKey Rescue System, see "Chapter 4. A hard disk drive problem The hard...drive 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 ...
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... priority order list. In the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from a device you are working on ; Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. otherwise, you want . • See the Boot menu of the BIOS... Setup Utility. 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. The computer does not start from the device...
... priority order list. In the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from a device you are working on ; Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. otherwise, you want . • See the Boot menu of the BIOS... Setup Utility. 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. The computer does not start from the device...
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... c 2 b 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over . 3 Unlock the manual battery latch a. Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by the arrow c. If this chapter are of the Lenovo G550, unless otherwise stated. • The following ...Notes: • The illustrations used in the direction shown by Lenovo. Note: If you are the same for the G450 and G550. Hold the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b, remove the battery pack in this happens, turn off the computer, or enter...
... c 2 b 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over . 3 Unlock the manual battery latch a. Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by the arrow c. If this chapter are of the Lenovo G550, unless otherwise stated. • The following ...Notes: • The illustrations used in the direction shown by Lenovo. Note: If you are the same for the G450 and G550. Hold the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b, remove the battery pack in this happens, turn off the computer, or enter...
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...Incorrect handling can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of all cables from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of the hard.... b a 31 Put the drive 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. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6.
...Incorrect handling can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of all cables from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of the hard.... b a 31 Put the drive 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. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6.
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... drive secured in the direction shown by arrow c. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive; B Reinstall the screws. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive... gently into space. Upgrading and replacing devices 6 Pull the tab in a metal frame d. C Reinstall the battery pack. A Reinstall the cover of the hard disk drive slot. d 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach...
... drive secured in the direction shown by arrow c. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive; B Reinstall the screws. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive... gently into space. Upgrading and replacing devices 6 Pull the tab in a metal frame d. C Reinstall the battery pack. A Reinstall the cover of the hard disk drive slot. d 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach...
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... or install an unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to reduce any static electricity in your computer. Remove the compartment cover b. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. SO-DIMMs are available in the memory slot of the SO... secure the compartment cover a. 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.
... or install an unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to reduce any static electricity in your computer. Remove the compartment cover b. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. SO-DIMMs are available in the memory slot of the SO... secure the compartment cover a. 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.
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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 Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it... new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the DIMM into the place. 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 the computer. 34 Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it... new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the DIMM into the place. 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.