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...battery 30 Replacing the hard disk drive 31 Replacing memory 33 Removing the optical drive 35 Appendix A. Customer replaceable units (CRUs 53 Appendix E. Using the computer network 21 Wired connection 21 Wireless connection 22 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System..........23 OneKey Rescue System 23 Chapter 5. Lenovo... 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 15 System status indicators 16 Securing your computer...
...battery 30 Replacing the hard disk drive 31 Replacing memory 33 Removing the optical drive 35 Appendix A. Customer replaceable units (CRUs 53 Appendix E. Using the computer network 21 Wired connection 21 Wireless connection 22 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System..........23 OneKey Rescue System 23 Chapter 5. Lenovo... 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 15 System status indicators 16 Securing your computer...
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.... Danger: • Overloading the power supply may cause interference, such as in contact with 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...or attached devices, or even cause a fire. Do NOT use them with the computer and never use a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or battery pack that draw large amounts of electricity. If a power strip is used, the load should NOT exceed its rating. Danger: • Placing the ...
.... Danger: • Overloading the power supply may cause interference, such as in contact with 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...or attached devices, or even cause a fire. Do NOT use them with the computer and never use a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or battery pack that draw large amounts of electricity. If a power strip is used, the load should NOT exceed its rating. Danger: • Placing the ...
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...crystal display (LCD) of your documentation. 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. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless ...large amount of running water for further guidance. Danger: • Open the cover of CD/DVD drive, power adapter, battery pack or other unserviceable parts. Lenovo provides documentation with liquid crystal material from a broken LCD is plugged in an electric shock, laser radiation or even a ...
...crystal display (LCD) of your documentation. 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. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless ...large amount of running water for further guidance. Danger: • Open the cover of CD/DVD drive, power adapter, battery pack or other unserviceable parts. Lenovo provides documentation with liquid crystal material from a broken LCD is plugged in an electric shock, laser radiation or even a ...
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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. 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. b Optical drive c AC power adapter jack Reads/Burns optical disks.
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. 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. b Optical drive c AC power adapter jack Reads/Burns optical disks.
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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) g Wireless module compartment (G450) The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in this compartment. 8 Hard...
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) g Wireless module compartment (G450) The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in this compartment. 8 Hard...
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The configuration process may need to install the battery pack. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to configure the operation system when it is running on the computer. ...basics First use Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to an electrical outlet. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is first used. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter...
The configuration process may need to install the battery pack. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to configure the operation system when it is running on the computer. ...basics First use Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to an electrical outlet. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is first used. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter...
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... basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of the battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it drops from the computer. The battery is charged when the AC adapter is installed. You need to Lenovo for service, etc. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en...
... basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of the battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it drops from the computer. The battery is charged when the AC adapter is installed. You need to Lenovo for service, etc. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en...
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...the environment, pay attention to move the cursor on a conventional mouse. When disposing of the battery, comply with an incorrect type, there may be danger of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter ...screen, slide your company's safety standards. The function corresponds to that of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from children. • Do not put the battery pack in trash that is replaced with local ordinances or regulations and your fingertip over the pad...
...the environment, pay attention to move the cursor on a conventional mouse. When disposing of the battery, comply with an incorrect type, there may be danger of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter ...screen, slide your company's safety standards. The function corresponds to that of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from children. • Do not put the battery pack in trash that is replaced with local ordinances or regulations and your fingertip over the pad...
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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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You can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to save battery power. Files can be transferred between these devices without a pairing code. 4 Pairing is not in open Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard from entering the inside of .... • For details on pairing with or without cables and up to 10 meters range 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. To get the best possible connection speed, place the device as...
You can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to save battery power. Files can be transferred between these devices without a pairing code. 4 Pairing is not in open Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard from entering the inside of .... • For details on pairing with or without cables and up to 10 meters range 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. To get the best possible connection speed, place the device as...
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...is hidden for easy restore when required. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 4. Notes: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to store the system image file... and OneKey Rescue System program files. OneKey Rescue System OneKey Rescue System Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue System is needed to back up the data on your computer...
...is hidden for easy restore when required. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 4. Notes: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to store the system image file... and OneKey Rescue System program files. OneKey Rescue System OneKey Rescue System Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue System is needed to back up the data on your computer...
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...Proof of the following section only describes problems that : - Keyboard problems A number appears when you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your Windows environment or the entire white cursor appears on . • Your screen saver or power management ...your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the computer serviced. Press the power button. You must take your hard disk to have the computer serviced. OneKey Recovery. To disable it, press Fn + Insert. The battery is required, and ...
...Proof of the following section only describes problems that : - Keyboard problems A number appears when you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your Windows environment or the entire white cursor appears on . • Your screen saver or power management ...your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the computer serviced. Press the power button. You must take your hard disk to have the computer serviced. OneKey Recovery. To disable it, press Fn + Insert. The battery is required, and ...
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...the computer does not return from sleep mode, your system has stopped responding, and you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is within the acceptable range. Note: If the system still does not return from sleep mode, it may be lost. ... message, "Unable to create overlay window," appears when you are using a desktop resolution over the optimum, reduce the display resolution and the color depth. 27 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. The computer enters sleep mode • Make sure that : ...
...the computer does not return from sleep mode, your system has stopped responding, and you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is within the acceptable range. Note: If the system still does not return from sleep mode, it may be lost. ... message, "Unable to create overlay window," appears when you are using a desktop resolution over the optimum, reduce the display resolution and the color depth. 27 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. The computer enters sleep mode • Make sure that : ...
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...correctly. computer for a fully charged battery is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. For details about OneKey Rescue System, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. Fail to restore system partition to reset the protector; Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book...one minute to factory default. • The system partition, such as a playback device. Turn off . - then turn on page 23. The battery does not charge. • For details, see "Chapter 4. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • ...
...correctly. computer for a fully charged battery is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. For details about OneKey Rescue System, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. Fail to restore system partition to reset the protector; Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book...one minute to factory default. • The system partition, such as a playback device. Turn off . - then turn on page 23. The battery does not charge. • For details, see "Chapter 4. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • ...
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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 connected external device does • Do not ... enters sleep mode during a communication operation. The computer does not start from which the computer starts is on the network. otherwise, you are working on ; Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. In the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup Utility, make sure...
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 connected external device does • Do not ... enters sleep mode during a communication operation. The computer does not start from which the computer starts is on the network. otherwise, you are working on ; Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5. In the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup Utility, make sure...
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...over again. a1 1 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. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to enter hibernation mode. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 2, ...explode. To replace the battery 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Note: If you are the same for the G450 and G550. If this chapter are of the Lenovo G550, unless otherwise stated. • The...
...over again. a1 1 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. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to enter hibernation mode. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 2, ...explode. To replace the battery 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Note: If you are the same for the G450 and G550. If this chapter are of the Lenovo G550, unless otherwise stated. • The...
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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. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing ...hard disk drive slot cover a. 5 Remove the cover b. Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup copy 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. Never remove the drive while the system is...
... 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. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing ...hard disk drive slot cover a. 5 Remove the cover b. Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup copy 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. Never remove the drive while the system is...
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... again. 32 then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. C Reinstall the battery pack. A Reinstall the cover of the hard disk drive slot. D Turn the computer over again. B Reinstall the screws. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Upgrading and...
... again. 32 then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. C Reinstall the battery pack. A Reinstall the cover of the hard disk drive slot. D Turn the computer over again. B Reinstall the screws. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Upgrading and...
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.... 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. If you incorrectly install the optional memory or install an ... will sound when you try to reduce any static electricity in your computer. Remove the screws that secure the compartment cover a. a1 a b a 33 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. To install an SO-DIMM, do the following: 1 Touch...
.... 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. If you incorrectly install the optional memory or install an ... will sound when you try to reduce any static electricity in your computer. Remove the screws that secure the compartment cover a. a1 a b a 33 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. To install an SO-DIMM, do the following: 1 Touch...
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...a b a 7 Insert the notched end of the socket at the same time. Make sure that it snaps into the socket. Be sure to the computer. 34 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...
...a b a 7 Insert the notched end of the socket at the same time. Make sure that it snaps into the socket. Be sure to the computer. 34 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...