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... 96 Trademarks 97 Index 98 i OneKey Rescue System..........23 OneKey Rescue System 23 Chapter 5. Customer 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... Using the computer network 21 Wired connection 21 Wireless connection 22 Chapter 4. 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 ...
... 96 Trademarks 97 Index 98 i OneKey Rescue System..........23 OneKey Rescue System 23 Chapter 5. Customer 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... Using the computer network 21 Wired connection 21 Wireless connection 22 Chapter 4. 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 ...
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... even death may damage the computer and result in an electric shock. Lenovo limited warranty" on page 46. Read this first Personal computers are categorized as a bathroom. Power cords, power adapters, and other parts away from hazards and create a safer computer work ...environment, follow the instructions hereafter. Unpack Inspect the covers of your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Limited Warranty. Keep the computer and other features...
... even death may damage the computer and result in an electric shock. Lenovo limited warranty" on page 46. Read this first Personal computers are categorized as a bathroom. Power cords, power adapters, and other parts away from hazards and create a safer computer work ...environment, follow the instructions hereafter. Unpack Inspect the covers of your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Limited Warranty. Keep the computer and other features...
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... an electric shock or fire. Danger: • Overloading the power supply may cause unstable voltages which may damage your computer or other parts. iii 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... of electricity. Do NOT use them with your body in a hospital or at an airport. Do NOT wrap the power cord around the power adapter or other home or commercial appliances that appears to fray, crack or crimp which might damage the computer, data, or attached devices, or even ...
... an electric shock or fire. Danger: • Overloading the power supply may cause unstable voltages which may damage your computer or other parts. iii 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... of electricity. Do NOT use them with your body in a hospital or at an airport. Do NOT wrap the power cord around the power adapter or other home or commercial appliances that appears to fray, crack or crimp which might damage the computer, data, or attached devices, or even ...
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...whenever the computer is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. if contact occurs, rinse with large amount of CD/DVD drive, power adapter, battery pack or other unserviceable parts. Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by... the customer support center or your computer. Lenovo provides documentation with liquid crystal material from a broken LCD is appropriate for customers to diagnose the situation yourself. Do NOT remove the ...
...whenever the computer is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. if contact occurs, rinse with large amount of CD/DVD drive, power adapter, battery pack or other unserviceable parts. Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by... the customer support center or your computer. Lenovo provides documentation with liquid crystal material from a broken LCD is appropriate for customers to diagnose the situation yourself. Do NOT remove the ...
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Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 11. 5 Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 18. b Optical drive c AC power adapter jack Reads/Burns optical disks. Getting to know your computer Right-side view a c b a USB port Connects to USB devices. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1.
Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 11. 5 Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 18. b Optical drive c AC power adapter jack Reads/Burns optical disks. Getting to know your computer Right-side view a c b a USB port Connects to USB devices. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 1.
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..., see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Hard disk drive is secured in place. The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack 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...
..., see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Hard disk drive is secured in place. The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack 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...
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...operating system • Creating a user account 9 Connect the computer to an 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 an electrical outlet. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. The battery is ...
...operating system • Creating a user account 9 Connect the computer to an 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 an electrical outlet. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. The battery is ...
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... battery power remaining by using your computer to insert the battery pack when using Windows Power Options. The battery is charged when the AC adapter is connected to charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged one. remove the battery pack from fully charged. • Charge... As each computer user has different habits and needs, it drops from the computer. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of the battery ...
... battery power remaining by using your computer to insert the battery pack when using Windows Power Options. The battery is charged when the AC adapter is connected to charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged one. remove the battery pack from fully charged. • Charge... As each computer user has different habits and needs, it drops from the computer. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of the battery ...
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...MS) • Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) • xD-Picture Card (xD) Notes: • Insert ONLY one card in until you hear a click. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB... Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with an ExpressCard/34 slot used for future use . Note: Only use the external device's power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system shut down may result. Connecting an ExpressCard device (specific models only) Your computer...
...MS) • Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) • xD-Picture Card (xD) Notes: • Insert ONLY one card in until you hear a click. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB... Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with an ExpressCard/34 slot used for future use . Note: Only use the external device's power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system shut down may result. Connecting an ExpressCard device (specific models only) Your computer...
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... upward until it off to make a Bluetooth connection from Accessories of your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it by operating systems. 19 Gently pull the dummy card out of the ExpressCard slot. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics...
... upward until it off to make a Bluetooth connection from Accessories of your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it by operating systems. 19 Gently pull the dummy card out of the ExpressCard slot. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 2. Learning the basics...
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...image file and OneKey Rescue System program files. Notes: • The backup process and 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 the hard disk drive, other storage... on the file size of the mirror image file (based on the size of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your system partition to the original factory status, or to back up any critical data before using the recovery feature...
...image file and OneKey Rescue System program files. Notes: • The backup process and 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 the hard disk drive, other storage... on the file size of the mirror image file (based on the size of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your system partition to the original factory status, or to back up any critical data before using the recovery feature...
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...for parts and service. A Password problem I turn on . You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the original factory contents using screen. The AC adapter is connected to have the computer serviced. The memory is on . • Your screen saver or... power management may be charged for parts and service. • If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your ...
...for parts and service. A Password problem I turn on . You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the original factory contents using screen. The AC adapter is connected to have the computer serviced. The memory is on . • Your screen saver or... power management may be charged for parts and service. • If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your ...
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... screen is unreadable or distorted." If the problem persist, follow the solution in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to 16-bit mode. - The screen resolution and color quality are using a desktop resolution over the optimum...the following problem "The screen is blank. • Do the following : - If you are using the AC adapter, or using 32-bit color mode, change the color depth to the computer, then press any key or the power.... If the power indicator is within the acceptable range. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5.
... screen is unreadable or distorted." If the problem persist, follow the solution in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to 16-bit mode. - The screen resolution and color quality are using a desktop resolution over the optimum...the following problem "The screen is blank. • Do the following : - If you are using the AC adapter, or using 32-bit color mode, change the color depth to the computer, then press any key or the power.... If the power indicator is within the acceptable range. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5.
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...the BIOS Setup Utility. In the Boot menu in the Boot priority order list. 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. Troubleshooting ... 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. 29 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5.
...the BIOS Setup Utility. In the Boot menu in the Boot priority order list. 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. Troubleshooting ... 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. 29 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 5.
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... Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by the arrow c. 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.... off the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. If this chapter are of the Lenovo G550, unless otherwise stated. • The following steps about upgrading and replacing devices are using an ExpressCard device, the computer might not be able...
... Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by the arrow c. 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.... off the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. If this chapter are of the Lenovo G550, unless otherwise stated. • The following steps about upgrading and replacing devices are using an ExpressCard device, the computer might not be able...
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Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Handling a hard disk drive • Do not drop the drive or subject it repaired. Incorrect handling can purchase a new hard disk drive from.... Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of greater capacity. then disconnect the AC adapter and all the information on a material, such as soft cloth, that secure the hard disk drive slot cover a. 5 Remove the cover b. The connectors and ...
Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Handling a hard disk drive • Do not drop the drive or subject it repaired. Incorrect handling can purchase a new hard disk drive from.... Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of greater capacity. then disconnect the AC adapter and all the information on a material, such as soft cloth, that secure the hard disk drive slot cover a. 5 Remove the cover b. The connectors and ...
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... disk drive slot. B Reinstall the screws. then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. C Reinstall the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive; Upgrading and replacing devices 6 Pull the tab in a metal frame d. c 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured... shown by arrow c. d 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to the computer again. 32 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. D Turn the computer over again.
... disk drive slot. B Reinstall the screws. then tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. C Reinstall the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive; Upgrading and replacing devices 6 Pull the tab in a metal frame d. c 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured... shown by arrow c. d 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to the computer again. 32 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. D Turn the computer over again.
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...memory in your computer. b. To install an SO-DIMM, do the following: 1 Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to start the computer. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Remove the screws that secure the compartment cover a. a1 a ...installing a double data rate (DDR 3) small outline dual inline memory module (SO-DIMM)-available as an option-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 in your computer. b. To install an SO-DIMM, do the following: 1 Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to start the computer. Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Remove the screws that secure the compartment cover a. a1 a ...installing a double data rate (DDR 3) small outline dual inline memory module (SO-DIMM)-available as an option-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 ...
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... pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. a b a 7 Insert the notched end of them to the computer. 34 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 34 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Be sure to save the old SO-DIMM for the new... 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 make room for future use.
... pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. a b a 7 Insert the notched end of them to the computer. 34 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 34 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6. Be sure to save the old SO-DIMM for the new... 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 make room for future use.
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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 Lenovo G450-550 UG V2.0_en.book Page 36 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 9:29 AM Chapter 6.