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...Web ...........68 Calling the customer support center 68 Getting help around the world 71 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 71 i Learning the basics 9 First use 9 AC adapter and battery 12 Using the touchpad 15 Using the keyboard 18 Connecting external devices..... 21 Using...view 7 Chapter 2. OneKey Rescue System 41 OneKey Rescue System 41 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing devices 55 Replacing the battery 55 Replacing the hard disk drive 57 Replacing memory 61 Removing the optical drive ......65 Appendix A. iii Important safety information ....iii Chapter 1.
...Web ...........68 Calling the customer support center 68 Getting help around the world 71 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 71 i Learning the basics 9 First use 9 AC adapter and battery 12 Using the touchpad 15 Using the keyboard 18 Connecting external devices..... 21 Using...view 7 Chapter 2. OneKey Rescue System 41 OneKey Rescue System 41 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing devices 55 Replacing the battery 55 Replacing the hard disk drive 57 Replacing memory 61 Removing the optical drive ......65 Appendix A. iii Important safety information ....iii Chapter 1.
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... the correct voltage and current for the product you are using. Important safety information Correct usage procedures Use ONLY the power cord, power adapter and battery pack shipped with other home or commercial appliances that appears to be damaged or corroded. Never use a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or...
... the correct voltage and current for the product you are using. Important safety information Correct usage procedures Use ONLY the power cord, power adapter and battery pack shipped with other home or commercial appliances that appears to be damaged or corroded. Never use a power outlet, power cord, power adapter or...
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... is appropriate for further guidance. viii Attention: • DO NOT take risks or attempt to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. Closely follow all the...
... is appropriate for further guidance. viii Attention: • DO NOT take risks or attempt to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. Closely follow all the...
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.... AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For details, see "Wired connection" on page 30. 5 Note: For details, see "AC adapter and battery" on page 22. RJ-45 port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. Kensington slot...
.... AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For details, see "Wired connection" on page 30. 5 Note: For details, see "AC adapter and battery" on page 22. RJ-45 port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 12. Kensington slot...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Battery latch spring loaded Battery pack Battery latch manual Optical drive latch Auxiliary latch of the optical drive Hard disk drive/ Memory compartment The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. The manual battery latch is used to remove the optical drive. Houses the computer's hard disk drive and main memory. 8 For details, see "AC adapter and battery" on page 12. This latch keeps the optical drive secured in place. Use this latch to keep the battery pack secured in place.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Battery latch spring loaded Battery pack Battery latch manual Optical drive latch Auxiliary latch of the optical drive Hard disk drive/ Memory compartment The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. The manual battery latch is used to remove the optical drive. Houses the computer's hard disk drive and main memory. 8 For details, see "AC adapter and battery" on page 12. This latch keeps the optical drive secured in place. Use this latch to keep the battery pack secured in place.
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... supplied Setup Poster to the AC power adapter jack of the computer firmly. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 9 The battery is automatically charged while the computer is not fully charged at 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. Learning the basics First use Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to an electrical ...
... supplied Setup Poster to the AC power adapter jack of the computer firmly. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 9 The battery is automatically charged while the computer is not fully charged at 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. Learning the basics First use Read the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connect to an electrical ...
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.... Charging time will last. Chapter 2. You need to charge the battery or replace it is installed. Learning the basics AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of energy stored in the battery when you commence work. • The way you need to charge... the battery in any 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 example, how often you access the hard disk...
.... Charging time will last. Chapter 2. You need to charge the battery or replace it is installed. Learning the basics AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of energy stored in the battery when you commence work. • The way you need to charge... the battery in any 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 example, how often you access the hard disk...
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... and 80 °F (10 °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 Lenovo for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to prevent small particles... from entering the inside of your computer. • To increase the life of the battery pack, the computer does not ...
... and 80 °F (10 °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 Lenovo for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to prevent small particles... from entering the inside of your computer. • To increase the life of the battery pack, the computer does not ...
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... to the environment, pay attention to disassemble the battery pack. • Do not short-circuit the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack away from children. • Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Do not expose...
... to the environment, pay attention to disassemble the battery pack. • Do not short-circuit the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack away from children. • Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Do not expose...
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... possible. 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 make configuration. Notes: • When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function...
... possible. 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 make configuration. Notes: • When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function...
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...Start your computer. 25 With this technology, you with superior graphics performance while the energy-efficient integrated graphics provides longer operation with the battery. You can : • right-click on the desktop and select Configure Switchable Graphics from the pop-up . If the computer...the front side of your computer to gain the best graphics performance. Learning the basics Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only Some IdeaPad models support Switchable Graphics. To activate the dialog box, you are advised to switch to switch between a dedicated AMD® ...
...Start your computer. 25 With this technology, you with superior graphics performance while the energy-efficient integrated graphics provides longer operation with the battery. You can : • right-click on the desktop and select Configure Switchable Graphics from the pop-up . If the computer...the front side of your computer to gain the best graphics performance. Learning the basics Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only Some IdeaPad models support Switchable Graphics. To activate the dialog box, you are advised to switch to switch between a dedicated AMD® ...
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Chapter 2. de fg h abc Hard disk drive indicator Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator Touchpad indicator GPU (graphics processing unit) indicator 29 Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status.
Chapter 2. de fg h abc Hard disk drive indicator Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator Touchpad indicator GPU (graphics processing unit) indicator 29 Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status.
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... card in the direction shown below. Using the Internet • A connection management utility to connect/disconnect to the card slot until it over. 3 Remove the battery. 4 Insert the SIM card to your mobile service provider provides this utility. Inserting the SIM card To insert the SIM card: 1 Turn off the computer...
... card in the direction shown below. Using the Internet • A connection management utility to connect/disconnect to the card slot until it over. 3 Remove the battery. 4 Insert the SIM card to your mobile service provider provides this utility. Inserting the SIM card To insert the SIM card: 1 Turn off the computer...
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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. 39 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. 39 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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Doing so may cause permanent damage to the SIM card as well as the SIM card reader. 40 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. Note: Never insert or remove the SIM card while the computer is on. Chapter 3.
Doing so may cause permanent damage to the SIM card as well as the SIM card reader. 40 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. Note: Never insert or remove the SIM card while the computer is on. Chapter 3.
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however an appropriate external optical drive is needed 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, other storage...file of recovery discs; Chapter 4. Notes: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may 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. ...
however an appropriate external optical drive is needed 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, other storage...file of recovery discs; Chapter 4. Notes: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may 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. ...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you still see Chapter 2. The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - If you do not find your problem here, see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. ...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you still see Chapter 2. The battery is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - If you do not find your problem here, see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. ...
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... charged and the temperature is depleted. Connect the AC message appears, and the adapter to resume operation. because the battery is within the acceptable range. Note: If the system still does not return from sleep mode and may be lost. See "Appendix B. If the computer... to the computer, then press any key or the power button. • If your computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. 50 To reset the computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. Chapter 5. Troubleshooting The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power...
... charged and the temperature is depleted. Connect the AC message appears, and the adapter to resume operation. because the battery is within the acceptable range. Note: If the system still does not return from sleep mode and may be lost. See "Appendix B. If the computer... to the computer, then press any key or the power button. • If your computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. 50 To reset the computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. Chapter 5. Troubleshooting The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power...
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... turned off . - Press Fn+F2 to make the screen brighter. - Incorrect characters appear • Did you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is turned up. • Make sure that : distorted. - Troubleshooting Computer screen problems The screen is blank. • Do the following problem "The...
... turned off . - Press Fn+F2 to make the screen brighter. - Incorrect characters appear • Did you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is turned up. • Make sure that : distorted. - Troubleshooting Computer screen problems The screen is blank. • Do the following problem "The...
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... In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the Boot priority order correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue System... to reset the battery. OneKey Rescue System" on the OneKey Rescue System, see "Chapter 4. The operating time for one minute to help solve or identify your problem...
... In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the Boot priority order correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue System... to reset the battery. OneKey Rescue System" on the OneKey Rescue System, see "Chapter 4. The operating time for one minute to help solve or identify your problem...