Lenovo G560 Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-136804 on May 21st, 2014
Upgrade To Windows 8
My Lenovo G560 runs XP which is no longer supported by Microsfot. Can I upgrade to Windows 8
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 21st, 2014 8:45 AM
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According to the laptop specs & minimum systems requires for win 8. The upgrade should work fine. I suggest you read some feedback on Win 8 compared to win 7.
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Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 1
Lenovo G460/G560
User Guide V1.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 2
... the Lenovo G560 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure. First Edition (January 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010....Notes • Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read Important safety
information on your computer...The features described in this guide are
using other Windows operating system, some operations may not apply to ...
Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 5
... Rescue system ..........25 OneKey Rescue system 25
Chapter 5. Lenovo regulatory notice .... 67 Lenovo regulatory notice 67
Appendix G. Upgrading and replacing devices 32
Replacing the battery 32 Replacing the... 66 Notice on the Web 39 Calling the customer support center........ 39 Getting help around the world 40 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 41
Appendix B. Getting to know...
Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 8
... customers to install options or replace units (CRUs). Service and upgrades
Do NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to diagnose the situation yourself. Contact the
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Closely follow all the cables before...
Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 16
... can insert a SIM card into this slot. • For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 22.
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Getting to know your computer
„ Lenovo G560
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a Battery latch manual
The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Chapter 1. c Battery latch spring loaded
The spring-loaded...
Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 21
Chapter 2. Num Lock
Note: The indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled.
13 CapsLK
G560 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
Learning the basics
Using the keyboard
„ ...
Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 22
... this function, press and hold Fn a;
Fn + F8 (G460):
Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Fn + F9:
Start/Pause playback of Windows Media Player.
Fn + / :
Increase/Decrease sound volume.
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Fn + Insert (G560): Fn + PgUp (G460): Enable/Disable the scroll lock.
Fn + / :
Increase/Decrease display brightness.
Fn + F12:
Skip to the next track...
Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 23
...Theater button ( f ) (select models only) Open OneKey Theater to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Energy Management button ( b ) Lenovo Energy Management provides you control over the performance and power consumption for each component...button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if
Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to select Normal mode...
Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 24
Chapter 2. G460
G560
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b Num lock indicator G460: G560:
c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk indicator
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System status indicators
These indicators inform you of the computer status.
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Inserting an ExpressCard/34 device
1 Push...enabled device (select models only)
If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it by Windows Safely Remove Hardware and Eject
Media utility. • The dummy card is not in open space....
Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 30
... cables from your Mobile Broadband network. For instructions on inserting the SIM card, refer to identify their service subscribers on page 22. The Lenovo
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Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 34
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Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 36
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Troubleshooting
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Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 40
... computer display, and turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode.
Upgrading and replacing devices
Notes: • The illustrations used in the direction shown by Lenovo. If
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Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 41
...or subject it repaired. Incorrect handling can increase the storage capacity of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. a a'
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33 Put the drive on the hard disk. b. Remove ...the compartment cover b. Never remove the drive while the system is very sensitive. Upgrading and replacing devices
Replacing the hard disk drive
You can cause damage and permanent loss ...
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Getting help and service
If you . They...
Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 52
...or
hot-swappable. • Before you about possible technical information and upgrades.
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Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 69
...15 of the FCC Rules. Notices
Electronic emissions notices
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Lenovo G460/G560 User Guide V1.0 - Page 123
...Video ExpressCard Slot (select models only) Media Slot (select models only) Others Kensington slot
G460
G560
Appr. 340 mm × 231.8 mm × 17.2~34.4 mm
Appr. 2.2 kg...MS PRO/xD)
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115 Features and specifications
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