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... service 64 Getting help on the Web ...........65 Calling the customer support center 65 Getting help around the world 68 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 68 i Using the Internet .... 31 Wired connection 31 Wireless connection 33 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..........42 Frequently Asked Questions ....42 Troubleshooting 45 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 53 Replacing the battery 53 Replacing the hard disk drive 55 Replacing memory 59 Appendix A. Contents Important safety information...... Learning the basics ... 8 First...
... service 64 Getting help on the Web ...........65 Calling the customer support center 65 Getting help around the world 68 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 68 i Using the Internet .... 31 Wired connection 31 Wireless connection 33 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..........42 Frequently Asked Questions ....42 Troubleshooting 45 Chapter 6. Upgrading and replacing devices 53 Replacing the battery 53 Replacing the hard disk drive 55 Replacing memory 59 Appendix A. Contents Important safety information...... Learning the basics ... 8 First...
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... other home or commercial appliances that appears to be damaged or corroded. Important safety information On using Use ONLY the power cord, power adapter and battery pack shipped with the computer and never use a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or...
... other home or commercial appliances that appears to be damaged or corroded. Important safety information On using Use ONLY the power cord, power adapter and battery pack shipped with the computer and never use a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or...
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Contact the customer support center for customers to diagnose the situation yourself. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. Closely follow all the cables before you ... further guidance. Important safety information Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. viii Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. For a list of service and support phone numbers, go to...
Contact the customer support center for customers to diagnose the situation yourself. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. Closely follow all the cables before you ... further guidance. Important safety information Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. viii Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. For a list of service and support phone numbers, go to...
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... (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 20. 4 Chapter 1. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of time may...
... (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 20. 4 Chapter 1. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of time may...
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For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Chapter 1. Getting to keep the battery pack secured in place. The manual battery latch is used to know your computer Hard disk drive (HDD) compartment Battery latch spring loaded Battery pack Memory compartment Battery latchmanual Houses the computer's hard disk drive. Houses the computer's memory. The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. 7
For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Chapter 1. Getting to keep the battery pack secured in place. The manual battery latch is used to know your computer Hard disk drive (HDD) compartment Battery latch spring loaded Battery pack Memory compartment Battery latchmanual Houses the computer's hard disk drive. Houses the computer's memory. The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. 7
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... purchase. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to install the battery pack. Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to the AC power adapter jack of the computer firmly. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical... the basics First use Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to an electrical outlet. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to the power The supplied...
... purchase. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to install the battery pack. Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to the AC power adapter jack of the computer firmly. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical... the basics First use Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to an electrical outlet. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to the power The supplied...
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...the usage environment. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of the following situations: • When you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator turns orange • If the battery has not been used for a long time 11 Charging ...has different habits and needs, it with a fully charged one. There are two main factors: • The amount of energy stored in the battery when you commence work. • The way you use your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how ...
...the usage environment. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of the following situations: • When you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator turns orange • If the battery has not been used for a long time 11 Charging ...has different habits and needs, it with a fully charged one. There are two main factors: • The amount of energy stored in the battery when you commence work. • The way you use your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how ...
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... °C). • Full charge or discharge is not required. Removing the battery pack If you are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer to Lenovo for an extended period of time, or if you need to use the... computer for service, etc. Learning the basics Notes: • You are not going to send your computer. • To increase the life of the battery pack, the computer does not start...
... °C). • Full charge or discharge is not required. Removing the battery pack If you are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer to Lenovo for an extended period of time, or if you need to use the... computer for service, etc. Learning the basics Notes: • You are not going to send your computer. • To increase the life of the battery pack, the computer does not start...
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... with an incorrect type, there may be danger 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 the following points. To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment, pay attention to...
... with an incorrect type, there may be danger 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 the following points. To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment, pay attention to...
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... basics Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific models only) If your computer as near your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to save battery power. • For details on pairing with wireless devices, refer to their instructions. • Pairing methods may vary due to make configuration. Chapter 2. To get...
... basics Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific models only) If your computer as near your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it off to save battery power. • For details on pairing with wireless devices, refer to their instructions. • Pairing methods may vary due to make configuration. Chapter 2. To get...
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.... For details, see the software instructions. Set the switch to Switch the Graphics Card for the longest possible battery life. How to DIS whenever you connect an HDMI device. 24 off mode as system error may occur. • To ensure HDMI output quality, ... use HDMI in sleep, hibernation or power- It is recommended that this switch when the computer is plugged into a power source. For the longest possible battery life, the UMA (integrated graphics card) mode should be selected, allowing for Use To switch the graphics card, press the " " graphics shift switch on the...
.... For details, see the software instructions. Set the switch to Switch the Graphics Card for the longest possible battery life. How to DIS whenever you connect an HDMI device. 24 off mode as system error may occur. • To ensure HDMI output quality, ... use HDMI in sleep, hibernation or power- It is recommended that this switch when the computer is plugged into a power source. For the longest possible battery life, the UMA (integrated graphics card) mode should be selected, allowing for Use To switch the graphics card, press the " " graphics shift switch on the...
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Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. Num lock indicator Hard disk drive indicator b Caps lock indicator Power status indicator a Battery status indicator c Wireless communication indicator Touchpad indicator de fg 27 Chapter 2.
Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. Num lock indicator Hard disk drive indicator b Caps lock indicator Power status indicator a Battery status indicator c Wireless communication indicator Touchpad indicator de fg 27 Chapter 2.
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then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display and turn it over. 3 Remove the battery. 4 Insert the SIM card to your mobile service provider provides this utility. Note: Insert the SIM card in the wrong direction may damage the SIM ...
then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display and turn it over. 3 Remove the battery. 4 Insert the SIM card to your mobile service provider provides this utility. Note: Insert the SIM card in the wrong direction may damage the SIM ...
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Removing the SIM card To remove the SIM card: 1 Turn off the computer, then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over . 3 Remove the battery. 37 Using the Internet Notched Corner 5 Put the battery back in place, turn it over again, and reconnect the cables. Chapter 3.
Removing the SIM card To remove the SIM card: 1 Turn off the computer, then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over . 3 Remove the battery. 37 Using the Internet Notched Corner 5 Put the battery back in place, turn it over again, and reconnect the cables. Chapter 3.
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Chapter 3. Note: Never insert or remove the SIM card while the computer is on. Doing so may cause permanent damage to the SIM card as well as the SIM card reader. 38 Using the Internet 4 Push the SIM card in until you hear a click, and then pull the SIM card out. 5 Put the battery back in place, turn the computer over again, and reconnect the cables.
Chapter 3. Note: Never insert or remove the SIM card while the computer is on. Doing so may cause permanent damage to the SIM card as well as the SIM card reader. 38 Using the Internet 4 Push the SIM card in until you hear a click, and then pull the SIM card out. 5 Put the battery back in place, turn the computer over again, and reconnect the cables.
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... take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your computer. • After the recovery discs are burned, please number them so that you can use them in the correct order. • Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation of Lenovo OneKey Recovery. 40 For more instructions, see...
... take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your computer. • After the recovery discs are burned, please number them so that you can use them in the correct order. • Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation of Lenovo OneKey Recovery. 40 For more instructions, see...
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... blank, make sure that might negate the need to refer to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. The following section only describes problems that : - The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - The computer power is installed correctly. • If these items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have...
... blank, make sure that might negate the need to refer to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. The following section only describes problems that : - The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - The computer power is installed correctly. • If these items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have...
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... on self-test (POST). • Make sure that: - Connect the AC message appears, and the adapter to resume operation. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is charged. - Check the power indicator. • If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to ..., and you cannot turn off . If the computer is in hibernation mode or power-off state. because the battery is getting low. The critical low-battery error • The battery power is depleted. However, unsaved data may have the computer serviced. To reset the computer, press and hold ...
... on self-test (POST). • Make sure that: - Connect the AC message appears, and the adapter to resume operation. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is charged. - Check the power indicator. • If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to ..., and you cannot turn off . If the computer is in hibernation mode or power-off state. because the battery is getting low. The critical low-battery error • The battery power is depleted. However, unsaved data may have the computer serviced. To reset the computer, press and hold ...
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... following problem "The screen is blank. • Do the following: - Incorrect characters appear • Did you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is installed correctly. - The Mute function is unreadable or • Make sure that : - The screen is off . Speakers is not used. - The...
... following problem "The screen is blank. • Do the following: - Incorrect characters appear • Did you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is installed correctly. - The Mute function is unreadable or • Make sure that : - The screen is off . Speakers is not used. - The...
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...one minute to help solve or identify your problem. operate with a fully charged Turn off the computer for a fully charged battery is included in the battery might be active. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue... System to reset the battery. For details on the OneKey Rescue System, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. The battery does not charge. • For details, see "Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System" on the computer...
...one minute to help solve or identify your problem. operate with a fully charged Turn off the computer for a fully charged battery is included in the battery might be active. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue... System to reset the battery. For details on the OneKey Rescue System, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. The battery does not charge. • For details, see "Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue System" on the computer...