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...the Web ...........65 Calling the customer support center 65 Getting help around the world 68 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 68 i Learning the basics ... 8 First use 8 Using AC adapter and battery 11 Using the touchpad 14 Using the keyboard 17 Connecting external devices..... 20 Graphics card... information...... Using the Internet .... 31 Wired connection 31 Wireless connection 33 Chapter 4. Upgrading and replacing devices 53 Replacing the battery 53 Replacing the hard disk drive 55 Replacing memory 59 Appendix A. iii Important safety information ....iii Chapter 1.
...the Web ...........65 Calling the customer support center 65 Getting help around the world 68 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 68 i Learning the basics ... 8 First use 8 Using AC adapter and battery 11 Using the touchpad 14 Using the keyboard 17 Connecting external devices..... 20 Graphics card... information...... Using the Internet .... 31 Wired connection 31 Wireless connection 33 Chapter 4. Upgrading and replacing devices 53 Replacing the battery 53 Replacing the hard disk drive 55 Replacing memory 59 Appendix A. iii Important safety information ....iii Chapter 1.
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... outlet with another product. vi 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 battery pack that draw large amounts of electricity. Danger: • Overloading the power supply may damage your computer...
... outlet with another product. vi 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 battery pack that draw large amounts of electricity. Danger: • Overloading the power supply may damage your computer...
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... to service a product yourself unless instructed to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Attention...: • DO NOT take risks or attempt to install options or replace units (CRUs). Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged ...
... to service a product yourself unless instructed to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Closely follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Attention...: • DO NOT take risks or attempt to install options or replace units (CRUs). Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged ...
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... microphone. Headphone jack Connects to know your hearing. Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 20. 4 Getting to an external headphone. Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not supplied)" on page 11. Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat...
... microphone. Headphone jack Connects to know your hearing. Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 20. 4 Getting to an external headphone. Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not supplied)" on page 11. Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat...
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Houses the computer's memory. For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Chapter 1. The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. 7 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. For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 11. Chapter 1. The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. 7 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.
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... the AC adapter to install the battery pack. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is not fully charged at purchase. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to the power The supplied battery pack is running on AC power.... Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to the AC ...
... the AC adapter to install the battery pack. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is not fully charged at purchase. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to the power The supplied battery pack is running on AC power.... Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to the AC ...
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... will depend on the usage environment. Charging time will last. You need to charge the battery or replace it is low, you need to charge the battery 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 bright you make the computer display. Charging the battery 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 Learning the basics Using AC adapter and...
... will depend on the usage environment. Charging time will last. You need to charge the battery or replace it is low, you need to charge the battery 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 bright you make the computer display. Charging the battery 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 Learning the basics Using AC adapter and...
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...;C-30 °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 increase the life of your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. Learning the basics Notes: • You are not going to use... the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of the battery pack, the computer does...
...;C-30 °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 increase the life of your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. Learning the basics Notes: • You are not going to use... the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of the battery pack, the computer does...
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Chapter 2. Notes: • Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from children. • Do not put the battery pack in landfills. When disposing of in trash that is replaced with local ordinances or regulations and your company's safety standards. 13 Learning the basics ...
Chapter 2. Notes: • Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from children. • Do not put the battery pack in landfills. When disposing of in trash that is replaced with local ordinances or regulations and your company's safety standards. 13 Learning the basics ...
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To get the best possible connection speed, place the device 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 interference and transmission barriers. Chapter 2. Enabling Bluetooth communications 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch ...
To get the best possible connection speed, place the device 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 interference and transmission barriers. Chapter 2. Enabling Bluetooth communications 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch ...
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...software instructions. Learning the basics Graphics card switch Switchable Graphics technology allows a user to Switch the Graphics Card for the longest possible battery life. How to dynamically select or hot swap the graphics card used when the computer is in the independent graphics ...card mode. Chapter 2. Notes: • Do not operate this drains the battery power more quickly and thus significantly reduces battery life. Set the switch to experience the best result, however, this switch when the computer is plugged into ...
...software instructions. Learning the basics Graphics card switch Switchable Graphics technology allows a user to Switch the Graphics Card for the longest possible battery life. How to dynamically select or hot swap the graphics card used when the computer is in the independent graphics ...card mode. Chapter 2. Notes: • Do not operate this drains the battery power more quickly and thus significantly reduces battery life. Set the switch to experience the best result, however, this switch when the computer is plugged into ...
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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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... card in the drawing. 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. Using the Internet • A connection management utility to connect/disconnect to the card...
... card in the drawing. 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. Using the Internet • A connection management utility to connect/disconnect to the card...
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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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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. Doing so may cause permanent damage to the SIM card as well as the SIM card reader. 38 Note: Never insert or remove the SIM card while the computer is on. Chapter 3.
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. Doing so may cause permanent damage to the SIM card as well as the SIM card reader. 38 Note: Never insert or remove the SIM card while the computer is on. Chapter 3.
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Notes: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery. OneKey Rescue System Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (Within Windows operating system) In Windows operating system, double click the OneKey Recovery System Icon on the hard disk drive.... • After the recovery discs are burned, please number them in the correct order. • Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation of Lenovo OneKey Recovery. 40
Notes: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery. OneKey Rescue System Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (Within Windows operating system) In Windows operating system, double click the OneKey Recovery System Icon on the hard disk drive.... • After the recovery discs are burned, please number them in the correct order. • Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation of Lenovo OneKey Recovery. 40
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... the screen. Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on a blank screen. • If the screen is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - The battery is on the screen, have the computer serviced. • Restore backed-up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your system partition...
... the screen. Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on a blank screen. • If the screen is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - The battery is on the screen, have the computer serviced. • Restore backed-up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your system partition...
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... immediately after Power-on page 69. The operating temperature is getting low. The critical low-battery error • The battery power is within range, have entered hibernation mode automatically does not work. because the battery is charged. - Connect the AC adapter to the computer, then press the power button... has stopped responding, and you cannot turn off . Chapter 5. If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. 48 Note: If the system still does not return from sleep mode and may be lost. off the computer, reset the computer.
... immediately after Power-on page 69. The operating temperature is getting low. The critical low-battery error • The battery power is within range, have entered hibernation mode automatically does not work. because the battery is charged. - Connect the AC adapter to the computer, then press the power button... has stopped responding, and you cannot turn off . Chapter 5. If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. 48 Note: If the system still does not return from sleep mode and may be lost. off the computer, reset the computer.
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The monitor type is installed correctly. - If they are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on the screen. Troubleshooting Computer screen problems The screen is blank. • Do the following problem "The screen is turned up. • ...
The monitor type is installed correctly. - If they are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on the screen. Troubleshooting Computer screen problems The screen is blank. • Do the following problem "The screen is turned up. • ...
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...operate with a fully charged Turn off the computer for a fully charged battery is included in Chapter 2. The battery does not charge. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the battery might be active. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating ...OneKey Rescue System to reset the battery. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Discharge and recharge the battery. For details on the OneKey Rescue...
...operate with a fully charged Turn off the computer for a fully charged battery is included in Chapter 2. The battery does not charge. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the battery might be active. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating ...OneKey Rescue System to reset the battery. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Discharge and recharge the battery. For details on the OneKey Rescue...