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... updates to help ensure a successful installation and to install the hardware drivers for the new operating system. 2 You will also need an Internet connection to replace your current operating system entirely, you can 't be upgraded, go to http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. 1 Start your computer with your current version of installation do you want? Insert the Windows® 7 upgrade disc into the optical drive. Warning: Clean install deletes your programs and settings...
... updates to help ensure a successful installation and to install the hardware drivers for the new operating system. 2 You will also need an Internet connection to replace your current operating system entirely, you can 't be upgraded, go to http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. 1 Start your computer with your current version of installation do you want? Insert the Windows® 7 upgrade disc into the optical drive. Warning: Clean install deletes your programs and settings...
Windows 7 Upgrade Guide
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... are required to finish the activation will start from the upgrade disc, restart your computer. Click this link. 3 Your computer will be displayed under in-place upgrade. 2 On the Which type of creating, extending, deleting or formatting partitions before installing Windows® 7. To start your keyboard) to open the boot selection menu. Choose the optical drive as the first boot device. To activate the new operating system: 1 Click Control panel>System and security>System to...
... are required to finish the activation will start from the upgrade disc, restart your computer. Click this link. 3 Your computer will be displayed under in-place upgrade. 2 On the Which type of creating, extending, deleting or formatting partitions before installing Windows® 7. To start your keyboard) to open the boot selection menu. Choose the optical drive as the first boot device. To activate the new operating system: 1 Click Control panel>System and security>System to...
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.../USB port device 29 Connecting a PC card device....30 Connecting an external display 32 Connecting a headphone and audio device 34 Connecting an external microphone 36 Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific models only 37 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting .......41 Frequently Asked Questions ....41 Troubleshooting 44 i Getting to Know Your Computer 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 3 Right-side view 5 Front view 6 Bottom view 7 Chapter 2. Using Your Computer 9 Using the touchpad 9 Using the keyboard 11 Special keys and buttons........... 14 Using the optical drive 16 Using memory...
.../USB port device 29 Connecting a PC card device....30 Connecting an external display 32 Connecting a headphone and audio device 34 Connecting an external microphone 36 Connecting a Bluetooth device (specific models only 37 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting .......41 Frequently Asked Questions ....41 Troubleshooting 44 i Getting to Know Your Computer 1 Top view 1 Left-side view 3 Right-side view 5 Front view 6 Bottom view 7 Chapter 2. Using Your Computer 9 Using the touchpad 9 Using the keyboard 11 Special keys and buttons........... 14 Using the optical drive 16 Using memory...
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... unlocked position. Battery pack 23 Battery latch - When you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to disassemble or replace it. 8 To remove the battery, hold this latch automatically secures the battery in place. Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Hard Disk Drive compartment Central Processing Unit (CPU)/ Memory (DDR3 RAM)/ Wireless LAN Card/ TV card (specific models only) compartment Important: Do not disassemble...
... unlocked position. Battery pack 23 Battery latch - When you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to disassemble or replace it. 8 To remove the battery, hold this latch automatically secures the battery in place. Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Hard Disk Drive compartment Central Processing Unit (CPU)/ Memory (DDR3 RAM)/ Wireless LAN Card/ TV card (specific models only) compartment Important: Do not disassemble...
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... each function key. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected display devices. Fn + F10: Activate the break function. Fn + up/down arrow: Increase/decrease display brightness. Fn + Esc: Turn on /off the insert input. Fn + F12: Turn on /off the LCD screen. Fn + right/left arrow: Increase/decrease sound volume. 13 Chapter 2. Fn + F5: Open the interface for display resolution settings. Fn + F1: Put your computer in sleep mode. Fn + F11: Enable/disable Scroll Lock...
... each function key. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected display devices. Fn + F10: Activate the break function. Fn + up/down arrow: Increase/decrease display brightness. Fn + Esc: Turn on /off the insert input. Fn + F12: Turn on /off the LCD screen. Fn + right/left arrow: Increase/decrease sound volume. 13 Chapter 2. Fn + F5: Open the interface for display resolution settings. Fn + F1: Put your computer in sleep mode. Fn + F11: Enable/disable Scroll Lock...
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...: To enter BIOS Setup Utility, press F2 when starting up your computer. For details about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on your software. „ Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from one to seven alphanumeric characters in order to the right of your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system's "password". Chapter 2. Enter your data. For more instructions on VeriFace...
...: To enter BIOS Setup Utility, press F2 when starting up your computer. For details about how to set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on your software. „ Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from one to seven alphanumeric characters in order to the right of your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system's "password". Chapter 2. Enter your data. For more instructions on VeriFace...
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To shift to other connected display devices, press Fn + F3 to the VGA port of your computer. „ Connecting a VGA monitor You can connect a VGA monitor by using a VGA port. To connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable to set up. 32 Chapter 3. Using External Devices Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your computer.
To shift to other connected display devices, press Fn + F3 to the VGA port of your computer. „ Connecting a VGA monitor You can connect a VGA monitor by using a VGA port. To connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable to set up. 32 Chapter 3. Using External Devices Connecting an external display You can connect an external display to your computer.
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Lenovo Limited Warranty" on page 38. If your hard disk. Troubleshooting Where are the recovery discs? Where can start the backup feature without a problem, but it fails during the backup process, please try the following steps: 1 Close other applications, then restart the backup process. 2 Check if the destination media is damaged, try to you need in your computer is a requirement to your computer. If...
Lenovo Limited Warranty" on page 38. If your hard disk. Troubleshooting Where are the recovery discs? Where can start the backup feature without a problem, but it fails during the backup process, please try the following steps: 1 Close other applications, then restart the backup process. 2 Check if the destination media is damaged, try to you need in your computer is a requirement to your computer. If...
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... work. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Troubleshooting „ A Password problem I forgot my password. ƒ If you forgot your user password, you forgot your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the computer. 46 To disable it, press Fn + F8. The numeric lock function is correctly connected to have the hard disk drive replaced...
... work. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Troubleshooting „ A Password problem I forgot my password. ƒ If you forgot your user password, you forgot your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the computer. 46 To disable it, press Fn + F8. The numeric lock function is correctly connected to have the hard disk drive replaced...
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Troubleshooting „ Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on page 103. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. Check the sleep indicator. 47 Chapter 5. See "Specifications" on self-test (POST). The computer does not return from sleep mode, it may have the computer serviced. The battery power is depleted. Check the settings for sleep mode. If the...
Troubleshooting „ Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on page 103. The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. Check the sleep indicator. 47 Chapter 5. See "Specifications" on self-test (POST). The computer does not return from sleep mode, it may have the computer serviced. The battery power is depleted. Check the settings for sleep mode. If the...
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... or identify your system partition (C drive). 51 In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is not enough space to free more hard disk space on the OneKey Rescue System, see "Handling the battery" in the "Boot priority order" correctly. „ A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. For details on your problem. Troubleshooting The battery does not charge. You will need to store the backed...
... or identify your system partition (C drive). 51 In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is not enough space to free more hard disk space on the OneKey Rescue System, see "Handling the battery" in the "Boot priority order" correctly. „ A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. For details on your problem. Troubleshooting The battery does not charge. You will need to store the backed...
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... "Boot priority order" in the "Boot priority order" list. Troubleshooting Fail to restore system partition to select the device you want . Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is included in the BIOS Setup Utility is enabled. See the Boot menu of C, has been modified. „ Other problems Your computer does not respond. ƒ To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button...
... "Boot priority order" in the "Boot priority order" list. Troubleshooting Fail to restore system partition to select the device you want . Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is included in the BIOS Setup Utility is enabled. See the Boot menu of C, has been modified. „ Other problems Your computer does not respond. ƒ To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button...
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... software problem sources ƒ Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade ƒ Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers ƒ Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) ƒ Installation and maintenance of purchase to your Lenovo hardware product is under warranty and when the warranty expires, go to help you resolve a computer problem. Getting Help and Service ƒ Engineering change management - Refer to your Lenovo hardware warranty for or by Lenovo, will make...
... software problem sources ƒ Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade ƒ Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers ƒ Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) ƒ Installation and maintenance of purchase to your Lenovo hardware product is under warranty and when the warranty expires, go to help you resolve a computer problem. Getting Help and Service ƒ Engineering change management - Refer to your Lenovo hardware warranty for or by Lenovo, will make...
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... the manufacturer. If you suspect a problem with one of these components. Do not: ƒ Throw or immerse into water ƒ Heat to users in the state of . Safety, Use and Care Information Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any component that is incorrectly replaced. The battery contains lithium and can explode if...
... the manufacturer. If you suspect a problem with one of these components. Do not: ƒ Throw or immerse into water ƒ Heat to users in the state of . Safety, Use and Care Information Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no serviceable parts inside any component that is incorrectly replaced. The battery contains lithium and can explode if...
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...: - Handle adapters, memory modules, and other metal surface. 77 When you . - This reduces static electricity in the package and your movement. When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. Note: Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge. Wherever possible, ground your computer to a metal expansion-slot cover or...
...: - Handle adapters, memory modules, and other metal surface. 77 When you . - This reduces static electricity in the package and your movement. When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. Note: Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge. Wherever possible, ground your computer to a metal expansion-slot cover or...
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... the AC adapter connected. ƒ Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. ƒ Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. ƒ If your computer to return the contents of the hard disk to the factory-installed state, the following tips might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to run a recovery operation on your computer uses discs as the printer, keyboard, and so...
... the AC adapter connected. ƒ Boot into the BIOS and load the default settings. ƒ Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. ƒ If your computer to return the contents of the hard disk to the factory-installed state, the following tips might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to run a recovery operation on your computer uses discs as the printer, keyboard, and so...
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... functionally equivalent to repair your product, your property. remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under the type of the period remaining on the original product. If your Service Provider determines that it with one that prevent its replacement; and 92 The replacement product or part shall be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent. Lenovo Limited Warranty your Service Provider replaces...
... functionally equivalent to repair your product, your property. remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under the type of the period remaining on the original product. If your Service Provider determines that it with one that prevent its replacement; and 92 The replacement product or part shall be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent. Lenovo Limited Warranty your Service Provider replaces...
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... by an access panel that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. Examples of these types of CRUs include the notebook main battery, an optical drive, a hard-disk drive, and an extended battery. Examples of these CRUs include PCI Express Mini Cards and the integrated keyboard. 102 Your computer contains the following types of internal CRUs: ƒ Internal CRUs (located behind an access panel): These CRUs are isolated parts within...
... by an access panel that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. Examples of these types of CRUs include the notebook main battery, an optical drive, a hard-disk drive, and an extended battery. Examples of these CRUs include PCI Express Mini Cards and the integrated keyboard. 102 Your computer contains the following types of internal CRUs: ƒ Internal CRUs (located behind an access panel): These CRUs are isolated parts within...
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Appendix D. Notices „ Example of antenna grounding Ground clamp Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 112 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) Ground clamps Electronic service equipment
Appendix D. Notices „ Example of antenna grounding Ground clamp Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21) 112 Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Article 250, Part H) Ground clamps Electronic service equipment
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... Lenovo Notebook Computers Your Lenovo notebook computer has a lithium ion battery pack or a nickel metal hydride battery pack. Appendix D. If you must comply with local ordinances and regulations. To properly dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack, you are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to the instructions...
... Lenovo Notebook Computers Your Lenovo notebook computer has a lithium ion battery pack or a nickel metal hydride battery pack. Appendix D. If you must comply with local ordinances and regulations. To properly dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack, you are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to the instructions...
