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... in two modes (on select models 23 Chapter 3. Learning the basics 7 First use 7 Using AC adapter and battery 9 Using the touchpad 10 Using the keyboard 11 Connecting external devices 13 Special keys and buttons 16 System status indicators 19 Securing your computer 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 3 Right-side view 4 Front view 5 Bottom view 6 Chapter 2. CRU instructions 34 Replacing the battery 34 Replacing the hard disk drive 35 Replacing memory 39 Removing the optical drive 42 Trademarks...
... in two modes (on select models 23 Chapter 3. Learning the basics 7 First use 7 Using AC adapter and battery 9 Using the touchpad 10 Using the keyboard 11 Connecting external devices 13 Special keys and buttons 16 System status indicators 19 Securing your computer 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 3 Right-side view 4 Front view 5 Bottom view 6 Chapter 2. CRU instructions 34 Replacing the battery 34 Replacing the hard disk drive 35 Replacing memory 39 Removing the optical drive 42 Trademarks...
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... adjust volume. button Touch this button to turn on page 18. f Power button Press this button to start OneKey Rescue system when the computer is powered off. j OneKey Theater button Touch this button to select a preferred scenario mode. l Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 10. 2 k Thermal management Touch this button to control the speed at which the dissipation fan spins. Note: For details, see "Using...
... adjust volume. button Touch this button to turn on page 18. f Power button Press this button to start OneKey Rescue system when the computer is powered off. j OneKey Theater button Touch this button to select a preferred scenario mode. l Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 10. 2 k Thermal management Touch this button to control the speed at which the dissipation fan spins. Note: For details, see "Using...
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d RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to external microphones. Notes: • The blue port supports USB 3.0 (on select models). • For details, see "Wired connection" on page 14. Note: For details, see "Connecting USB devices" on page 24. f Microphone jack g Headphone jack Connects to an Ethernet network. b HDMI port Connects to external headphones. Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. c Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Chapter 1. e USB port Connects to music at high volume over extended periods...
d RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to external microphones. Notes: • The blue port supports USB 3.0 (on select models). • For details, see "Wired connection" on page 14. Note: For details, see "Connecting USB devices" on page 24. f Microphone jack g Headphone jack Connects to an Ethernet network. b HDMI port Connects to external headphones. Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. c Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Chapter 1. e USB port Connects to music at high volume over extended periods...
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... need to Lenovo for service, etc. There are not going to use your company's safety standards. 9 Chapter 2. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it with a battery of the type recommended by checking the battery icon in the battery when you commence work. • The way you use the computer for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you...
... need to Lenovo for service, etc. There are not going to use your company's safety standards. 9 Chapter 2. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it with a battery of the type recommended by checking the battery icon in the battery when you commence work. • The way you use the computer for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you...
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Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. Function key combinations Through the use this function, press and hold Fn a ; then press one of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. b a 11 To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8. Chapter 2. To use of the function keys b .
Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. Function key combinations Through the use this function, press and hold Fn a ; then press one of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. b a 11 To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F8. Chapter 2. To use of the function keys b .
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.../Decrease display brightness. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn Increase/Decrease sound volume. 12 Fn + F12: Skip to the previous track. Chapter 2. Fn + F3: Open the interface for display resolution settings. Fn + PgUp: Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + F5: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (on /off ). Fn + F10: Stop playback of the LCD screen. Fn + F9: Start/Pause playback of each function key. Fn + End: Activate the break function. Fn + Esc: Turn...
.../Decrease display brightness. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn Increase/Decrease sound volume. 12 Fn + F12: Skip to the previous track. Chapter 2. Fn + F3: Open the interface for display resolution settings. Fn + PgUp: Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + F5: Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (on /off ). Fn + F10: Stop playback of the LCD screen. Fn + F9: Start/Pause playback of each function key. Fn + End: Activate the break function. Fn + Esc: Turn...
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... computer. Otherwise, the device may require you can connect a USB device to install the driver before disconnecting. Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after connecting it . Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of Windows to a power source before connecting the device. However, some devices may not be recognized. 14 Chapter 2. The first time you plug a USB device into the USB port on your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to remove the device before connecting.
... computer. Otherwise, the device may require you can connect a USB device to install the driver before disconnecting. Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after connecting it . Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of Windows to a power source before connecting the device. However, some devices may not be recognized. 14 Chapter 2. The first time you plug a USB device into the USB port on your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to remove the device before connecting.
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... BIOS setup utility. Enter your computer from theft and unauthorized use this type of security keyhole. • You are responsible for the location of locking devices and security features. Using VeriFace™ VeriFace is starting up. 21 Lenovo offers no comment judgement or warranty regarding the function, quality or performance of the Kensington slot. Once you have purchased. For details about how to set a password...
... BIOS setup utility. Enter your computer from theft and unauthorized use this type of security keyhole. • You are responsible for the location of locking devices and security features. Using VeriFace™ VeriFace is starting up. 21 Lenovo offers no comment judgement or warranty regarding the function, quality or performance of the Kensington slot. Once you have purchased. For details about how to set a password...
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... running applications. The default setting of integrated GPU. 23 You can switch back to switch between Mode 1 and Mode 2. Switching between Mode 1 and Mode 2 Switch between the two modes as follows: 1 Start your computer under the Windows 7 operating system. 2 Click Start → All Programs → Catalyst Control Center, and run the CCC. 3 Click Power → Switchable Graphics on application needs In this mode, you can work only under the current...
... running applications. The default setting of integrated GPU. 23 You can switch back to switch between Mode 1 and Mode 2. Switching between Mode 1 and Mode 2 Switch between the two modes as follows: 1 Start your computer under the Windows 7 operating system. 2 Click Start → All Programs → Catalyst Control Center, and run the CCC. 3 Click Power → Switchable Graphics on application needs In this mode, you can work only under the current...
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... the need for cables. WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods. Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following standards. Wi-Fi WiMAX Wi-Fi networks cover a small physical area, like a home, office, or small group of buildings. Hardware connection Access point * Y471A Wi-Fi/WiMAX network * Not supplied Software configuration...
... the need for cables. WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods. Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following standards. Wi-Fi WiMAX Wi-Fi networks cover a small physical area, like a home, office, or small group of buildings. Hardware connection Access point * Y471A Wi-Fi/WiMAX network * Not supplied Software configuration...
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... partition on the hard disk drive, other storage devices, or by default to restore your system partition (C drive) for security reasons and is the reason the available disk space is needed to your computer. • After the recovery discs are burned, please number them in the correct order. • Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation of operating system and preinstalled software). Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (within Windows operating system) In Windows operating...
... partition on the hard disk drive, other storage devices, or by default to restore your system partition (C drive) for security reasons and is the reason the available disk space is needed to your computer. • After the recovery discs are burned, please number them in the correct order. • Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation of operating system and preinstalled software). Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (within Windows operating system) In Windows operating...
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Y471A • On the main screen, click Create Recovery Disc. • Choose the type of recovery disc(s): recovery disc(s) with the disc intended for use. • After recovery disc creation, number the discs appropriately for use recordable DVDs as the media. To minimize the number of discs needed will be used to create and follow the on your optical drive is compatible with existing backup image, recovery disc(s) from the current system partition, and factory default recovery disc(s). You can be displayed before the process...
Y471A • On the main screen, click Create Recovery Disc. • Choose the type of recovery disc(s): recovery disc(s) with the disc intended for use. • After recovery disc creation, number the discs appropriately for use recordable DVDs as the media. To minimize the number of discs needed will be used to create and follow the on your optical drive is compatible with existing backup image, recovery disc(s) from the current system partition, and factory default recovery disc(s). You can be displayed before the process...
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... hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to replace one of each publication included in your hard disk. If you can I install the device drivers? CRU instructions" on page 26. What are the recovery discs? Where are the main hardware features of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. What can start the backup feature without a problem, but it fails during the backup...
... hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to replace one of each publication included in your hard disk. If you can I install the device drivers? CRU instructions" on page 26. What are the recovery discs? Where are the main hardware features of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. What can start the backup feature without a problem, but it fails during the backup...
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... on . Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you must take your password or recover data from sleep or hibernation mode: - The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - OneKey Recovery. Touch the touchpad. - Keyboard problems A number appears when you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the computer and the power cord is installed correctly. - The AC adapter is connected to have the computer serviced. The memory is...
... on . Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you must take your password or recover data from sleep or hibernation mode: - The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - OneKey Recovery. Touch the touchpad. - Keyboard problems A number appears when you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the computer and the power cord is installed correctly. - The AC adapter is connected to have the computer serviced. The memory is...
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... from sleep mode, it may have the computer serviced. • Make sure that: - Sound problems No sound can be lost. The display device driver is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. If the power indicator is not work. If they are selected as the playback device. 31 Speakers are installed and configured correctly, have sleep mode and the computer does entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is in hibernation mode or power...
... from sleep mode, it may have the computer serviced. • Make sure that: - Sound problems No sound can be lost. The display device driver is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. If the power indicator is not work. If they are selected as the playback device. 31 Speakers are installed and configured correctly, have sleep mode and the computer does entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is in hibernation mode or power...
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... the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. OneKey Rescue system problems Backup cannot be active. The computer does not operate with • The surge protector in the Boot Device Priority correctly. then turn on page 26. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue system to free more hard disk...
... the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. OneKey Rescue system problems Backup cannot be active. The computer does not operate with • The surge protector in the Boot Device Priority correctly. then turn on page 26. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue system to free more hard disk...
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... included in the BIOS setup utility is starting up to select the device you might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Make sure that the device from . The connected external device does • Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than not work. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system shut down may result. USB while the computer power is enabled. For more . Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer...
... included in the BIOS setup utility is starting up to select the device you might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Make sure that the device from . The connected external device does • Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than not work. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or system shut down may result. USB while the computer power is enabled. For more . Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer...
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... the unlocked position b , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by Lenovo. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over . 3 Unlock the manual battery latch a . Any other battery could ignite or explode. b1 c a 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 34 To replace the battery, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. CRU instructions Replacing the battery Note: Use...
... the unlocked position b , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by Lenovo. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over . 3 Unlock the manual battery latch a . Any other battery could ignite or explode. b1 c a 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the computer again. 34 To replace the battery, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. CRU instructions Replacing the battery Note: Use...
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Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes, or drive swapping. • The preinstalled software are not included on the hard disk. The drive is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. 35 Never remove the drive while the system is very sensitive. You can cause damage and permanent loss...
Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes, or drive swapping. • The preinstalled software are not included on the hard disk. The drive is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. 35 Never remove the drive while the system is very sensitive. You can cause damage and permanent loss...
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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 42 CRU instructions Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following table provides a list of where to find replacement instructions. b a The following : 1 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. 2 Remove the screw shown in the illustration a . 3 Gently pull the optical drive out b . Appendix.
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 42 CRU instructions Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following table provides a list of where to find replacement instructions. b a The following : 1 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. 2 Remove the screw shown in the illustration a . 3 Gently pull the optical drive out b . Appendix.