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... Rescue system 29 Appendix A. Getting to the Internet 25 Wired connection 25 Wireless connection 27 Chapter 4. CRU instructions 31 Replacing the battery 31 Replacing the hard disk drive ....33 Replacing memory 37 Removing the optical drive ........40 Trademarks 42 Index 43 i Contents Chapter 1. ...Learning the basics 10 First use 10 Using AC adapter and battery ...12 Using the touchpad 14 Using the keyboard 15 Connecting external devices.......18 Special keys and buttons 20 System status indicators 21 ...
... Rescue system 29 Appendix A. Getting to the Internet 25 Wired connection 25 Wireless connection 27 Chapter 4. CRU instructions 31 Replacing the battery 31 Replacing the hard disk drive ....33 Replacing memory 37 Removing the optical drive ........40 Trademarks 42 Index 43 i Contents Chapter 1. ...Learning the basics 10 First use 10 Using AC adapter and battery ...12 Using the touchpad 14 Using the keyboard 15 Connecting external devices.......18 Special keys and buttons 20 System status indicators 21 ...
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b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. 5 Connects to external microphones. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Attention: • Listening to external headphones. Getting to know your computer Right-side view 12 3 45 a Headphone jack Connects to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. Chapter 1.
b Microphone jack Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 19. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. 5 Connects to external microphones. c Optical drive d USB port Reads/Burns optical disks. e AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Attention: • Listening to external headphones. Getting to know your computer Right-side view 12 3 45 a Headphone jack Connects to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. Chapter 1.
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c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 12. d Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment e Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. 9 Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Chapter 1.
c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 12. d Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment e Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. 9 Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Chapter 1.
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...Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Turning on the computer Press the power button to turn on AC power. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on the computer. Configuring the operating system You may include the procedures below. ... • Creating a user account 10 To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to install the battery pack. The configuration process may need to the power The supplied battery pack is first used. Learning the basics First use ...
...Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Turning on the computer Press the power button to turn on AC power. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on the computer. Configuring the operating system You may include the procedures below. ... • Creating a user account 10 To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to install the battery pack. The configuration process may need to the power The supplied battery pack is first used. Learning the basics First use ...
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... (10 °C-30 °C). • Full charge or discharge is difficult to charge the battery or replace it is not required. 12 Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of energy stored in the notification area. Note: As each ... and needs, it with a fully charged one. You need to charge the battery in any of the following situations: • When you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking • If the battery has not been used for a long time Notes: • You are two...
... (10 °C-30 °C). • Full charge or discharge is difficult to charge the battery or replace it is not required. 12 Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of energy stored in the notification area. Note: As each ... and needs, it with a fully charged one. You need to charge the battery in any of the following situations: • When you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking • If the battery has not been used for a long time Notes: • You are two...
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.... Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is disposed of an explosion. To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment, pay attention to the following points: • Replace only 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...
.... Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is disposed of an explosion. To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment, pay attention to the following points: • Replace only 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...
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... can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as USB ODD, use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to save battery power. • You need to interference and transmission barriers. Notes: • When you can transfer data between them.
... can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as USB ODD, use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to save battery power. • You need to interference and transmission barriers. Notes: • When you can transfer data between them.
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 a Caps lock indicator b Num lock indicator c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk drive indicator 21
Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 a Caps lock indicator b Num lock indicator c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk drive indicator 21
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... none of the configurations support the Switchable Graphics, and they only work in the integrated GPU mode. 2 If the computer is using battery power you are not running graphics-intensive applications. Note: The dedicated GPU provides you are advised to switch to the actual product for ...Please refer to the power-saving GPU if you with superior graphics performance while the energy-efficient integrated graphics provides longer operation with the battery. Click the button for details. 24 However, when the computer is in GPU switch. To activate the dialog box, you can ...
... none of the configurations support the Switchable Graphics, and they only work in the integrated GPU mode. 2 If the computer is using battery power you are not running graphics-intensive applications. Note: The dedicated GPU provides you are advised to switch to the actual product for ...Please refer to the power-saving GPU if you with superior graphics performance while the energy-efficient integrated graphics provides longer operation with the battery. Click the button for details. 24 However, when the computer is in GPU switch. To activate the dialog box, you can ...
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...drive support the creation of recovery discs; 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 your system partition (C drive) ...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 hard disk already includes a hidden partition by creating recovery discs. This default partition is hidden for easy restore when...
...drive support the creation of recovery discs; 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 your system partition (C drive) ...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 hard disk already includes a hidden partition by creating recovery discs. This default partition is hidden for easy restore when...
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...turn the computer over. 3 Unlock the manual battery latch a . Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by the arrow c . 1 3 2 31 Note: If you are the same for the G470, G475, G570 and G575. To replace the battery, do the following steps about upgrading and replacing... devices are using an ExpressCard device, the computer might not be able to enter hibernation mode. Appendix A. CRU instructions Notes: • The illustrations used in the direction shown by Lenovo.
...turn the computer over. 3 Unlock the manual battery latch a . Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by the arrow c . 1 3 2 31 Note: If you are the same for the G470, G475, G570 and G575. To replace the battery, do the following steps about upgrading and replacing... devices are using an ExpressCard device, the computer might not be able to enter hibernation mode. Appendix A. CRU instructions Notes: • The illustrations used in the direction shown by Lenovo.
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CRU instructions 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 32 Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over again. Appendix A.
CRU instructions 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 32 Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over again. Appendix A.
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b.Remove the compartment cover b. 1 1 1 1 1 2 34 Appendix A. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; a.Loosen the five screws a . then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover.
b.Remove the compartment cover b. 1 1 1 1 1 2 34 Appendix A. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; a.Loosen the five screws a . then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover.
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D Reinstall the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. E ...
D Reinstall the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. E ...
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... available 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 again. 5 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. Note: Use only the memory types...
... available 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 again. 5 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. Note: Use only the memory types...
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B Turn the computer over again. A Reinstall the battery. Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for future use. 2 1 1 7 Align ...
B Turn the computer over again. A Reinstall the battery. Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for future use. 2 1 1 7 Align ...
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AC adapter Power cord for your computer, and informs you of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive Setup Poster O O O User Guide O O O O O 41 CRU instructions The following table provides a list of where to find replacement instructions. Appendix A.
AC adapter Power cord for your computer, and informs you of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive Setup Poster O O O User Guide O O O O O 41 CRU instructions The following table provides a list of where to find replacement instructions. Appendix A.
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Index A AC adapter Using 12 B Battery Charging 12 Bluetooth Connecting 19 C Camera 2, 17 F Function key combinations ...........16 K Keyboard Using 15 M Meomory card reader 18 Microphone Built-in 3 O OneKey Rescue System button...29 P Password Using 23 S Security 22 T Touchpad 14 U USB port 4, 19 V VeriFace Using 22 43
Index A AC adapter Using 12 B Battery Charging 12 Bluetooth Connecting 19 C Camera 2, 17 F Function key combinations ...........16 K Keyboard Using 15 M Meomory card reader 18 Microphone Built-in 3 O OneKey Rescue System button...29 P Password Using 23 S Security 22 T Touchpad 14 U USB port 4, 19 V VeriFace Using 22 43
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... checkout 19 What to do first 20 Power system checkout 21 Checking the AC adapter 21 Checking operational charging 21 Checking the battery pack 22 Related service information 23 Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery 23 Restore of factory default 23 Using recovery ...Power-on password 24 Supervisor password 24 Power management 25 Screen blank mode 25 Sleep (standby) mode 25 Hibernation mode 26 Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 29 Fn key combinations 31 FRU replacement notices 32 Screw notices 32 Removing and replacing an ...
... checkout 19 What to do first 20 Power system checkout 21 Checking the AC adapter 21 Checking operational charging 21 Checking the battery pack 22 Related service information 23 Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery 23 Restore of factory default 23 Using recovery ...Power-on password 24 Supervisor password 24 Power management 25 Screen blank mode 25 Sleep (standby) mode 25 Hibernation mode 26 Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 29 Fn key combinations 31 FRU replacement notices 32 Screw notices 32 Removing and replacing an ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... power off the computer. Begin the checks with . 5 The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to the attachment of every service task. Use good judgment as metal filings,... or other liquids, or signs of this inspection guide. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Check inside the unit for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. This guide addresses only those items. You should be and whether you in identifying potential unsafe conditions. Turn ...
... power off the computer. Begin the checks with . 5 The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to the attachment of every service task. Use good judgment as metal filings,... or other liquids, or signs of this inspection guide. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Check inside the unit for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. This guide addresses only those items. You should be and whether you in identifying potential unsafe conditions. Turn ...