Lenovo G70-70/G70-80 Z70-80 - B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras
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1. When I turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank screen My screen goes blank while the computer is on The screen is unreadable or distorted Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If the screen is blank make sure that The AC power adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet The computer power is on Press the power button again for confirmation If you are using the AC power adapter or the battery and the battery status indicator is on press F12 ED to make the screen brighter If these items are properly set and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced Restore backed up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to its original factory contents using the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If you still see only the cursor on the screen have the computer serviced Your screen saver or power management may be enabled Do one of the following to exit from the screen saver or to resume from sleep mode Touch the touch pad Press any key on the keyboard Press the power button Press F9 gx to confirm whether the backlight for the LCD screen has been turned off If the problem persists follow the solution in the next problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Make sure that The display device driver is installed correctly The screen resolution and color quality are c2. Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover Ell b Remove the compartment cover FH Appendix CRU instructions Remove the screws El Q Turn the computer over open the display and lift the keyboard in the direction shown by arrow Ef 43 Appendix CRU instructions 44 Remove the keyboard from the keyboard bezel and turn the keyboard over Pull the keyboard connector slot cover upward as shown by arrow Ef eoococo 88660 and detach the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector in the direction shown by arrow fj Install a new keyboard Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard connector Press the keyboard connector slot cover downward Place the keyboard into the keyboard bezel and close the computer dis play Turn the computer over reinsert and tighten the screw Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws Reinstall the battery pack Turn the computer over again Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer Appendix CRU instructions s Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive do the following Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Q Remove the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery on page 29 Q Remove the Hard dis
3. Replacing the fan assembly To replace the fan assembly do the following Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Q Remove the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery on page 29 Remove the Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover Efl b Remove the compartment cover EH 39 Appendix CRU instructions Q Detach the fan connector in the direction shown by arrow and loosen the three screws J to lift the fan assembly 40 Appendix CRU instructions Q Lift the fan assembly in the direction shown by arrow Ell Be careful not to damage the connector Reinstall the new fan assembly tighten the screws and attach the connector Q Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws Reinstall the battery pack 9 Turn the computer over again Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer 41 Appendix CRU instructions 42 Replacing the keyboard To replace the keyboard do the following Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Q Remove the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery on page 29 Q Remove the Hard disk drive
4. service is only applicable to certain countries Theillustrations used in this appendix are for the Lenovo G70 70 unless otherwise stated Make sure the battery has been removed before replacing any devices 8 Replacing the battery Note Use only the battery provided by Lenovo Any other battery could ignite or explode To replace the battery do the following Q Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Unlock the manual battery latch Jj Slide the spring loaded latch to the unlocked position to eject the battery pack EJ Lift up the inner edge of the battery pack pivoting it on the outer edge Kl Slide the battery pack in the indicated direction to remove it Eg Install a fully charged battery Q Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position Q Turn the computer over again Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer 29 Appendix CRU instructions 30 Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative Notes Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired The connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent c
5. tette tet Pres 45 Trademiarks o cene eacus 47 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Top view G70 70 G70 80 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 2770 80 Note The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from outside Attention Do not open the display panel beyond 130 degrees When closing the display panel be careful not to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard Otherwise the display panel may be damaged Integrated camera Built in microphone Wireless antennas Display Power button Touch pad Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Use the camera for video communication Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing voice narration or audio recording Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio Provides brilliant visual output Press this button to turn on the computer The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse Touch pad To move the pointer on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move Touch pad buttons The functions of the left right side correspond to those of the left right mouse button on a conventional mouse Note You can enable or disable the Touch pad and the Touch pad buttons by pressing Numeric keypad For details see Using the keyboard on p
6. Card do the following Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery on page 29 Remove the Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover Efl b Remove the compartment cover EH Appendix CRU instructions Q Ifa tool for removing connectors is included in the package with the new card use it to disconnect the cables KE from the card If no such tool is included disconnect the cables by holding up the connectors with your fingers and gently unplugging them Then remove the screws l and the card pops up Q Align the contact edge of the new Mini PCI Express Card with the corre sponding socket Q Pivot the card until you can snap it into place Then secure the card with the screw Q Connect the antenna cables to the new Mini PCI Express Card Be sure to attach the gray cable to the connector marked MAIN or M on the card and the black cable to the connector marked AUX or A 37 Appendix CRU instructions 9 Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws Reinstall the battery pack B Turn the computer over again 9 Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer 38 Appendix CRU instructions e
7. Use this feature when the operating system fails to start up If there is critical data on the system partition back it up before starting recovery B BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility The BIOS setup utility is ROM based software It communicates basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices security hardware mode and other preferences How can I start the BIOS setup utility To start the BIOS setup utility do one of the following Shut down the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup Press Fn F2 at start up How can I change the boot mode There are two boot modes UEFI and Legacy Support To change the boot mode start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy Support on the boot menu 23 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting When do I need to change the boot mode The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI mode If you need to install a legacy Windows operating system that is any operating system before Windows 8 on your computer you must change the boot mode to Legacy Support The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don t change the boot mode E Getting help How can I contact the customer support center See Chapter 3 Getting help and service of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide 24 e Troubleshooting Display problems When turn on the computer nothing appears on the screen
8. age 4 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer B Using the keyboard Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a numeric keypad incorporated into its standard keyboard Numeric keypad The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key r LOL B BE COCOCOCOCOCOCDOCDCC 20 ea ICJCOC JOD DOC ODCUG CJODOC JODO Enter Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer BH Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys A JCJEJEJEJCJEJCJEJEJEJEJEJEJESCCSEE9CS COLOCOCOCOCOCOCLOUCOCOC COLL LJ EOCOCOCUOLOCOUDCO CDU OL JO OL C JCOCOCOCOCOCOCOCOCCOUDC J pRB oooi JOODCODOUD mA Enter mr Mutes unmutes the sound PE So disables airplane Decreases the volume level Switches the active program Teregccs GeO Se RI c B Turns on off the backlight of the display Closes the currently active z Projects to a connected eJ window J display 7 Refreshes the desktop or the Decreases display currently active window brightness Enables di
9. e a while The back up process is only available when Windows can be started normally m Restoring You can choose to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back up point To restore the system partition Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Click System Recovery The computer will restart to the recovery environment Q Follow the on screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back up point Notes The recovery process is irreversible Make sure to back up any data you wish to save on the system partition before starting the recovery process The recovery process may take a while So be sure to connect the AC power adapter to your computer during the recovery process The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally 20 Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If Windows cannot be started follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Shut down the computer Press the Novo button From the Novo button menu select System recovery and press Enter 21 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions by category B Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your c
10. ee ever rte EIN ER 7 Right side VAC Wo 5 teer e E ariete ter eed od ie agant eere beet ea es 10 Front View nti eh sa E Go dete deti Pintores nere e on geek in t gest 11 DottOTi VAC Ws d eee atem eee hte bates te te ee beoe te nbus 13 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 esses 14 Configuring the operating system for the first time ssssssssss 14 Switching Screens zou cte cd ee heiter etie ene dice 14 Charms and the charms bar n a ethernet na 15 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down sss 17 Connecting to wireless LAN ente eene te titer tete ederet 18 Help arid suppotrt 5 uie ne iai aaa sa arais Es pa teet enis 19 Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 20 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting eere 22 Frequently asked questions sss eene ee ens 22 Troubleshoottig creen eere ere teri ias 25 Appendix CRU instructions eseeeeeeeeeeeeeeene nennen nnn 29 Replacing the battery entere ie nitet corde ge petite 29 Replacing the hard disk drive sss 30 Replacing Memory icici Sasson manie eee ec e DI nds 34 Replacing the Mini PCI Express Card esses eee 36 Replacing the fan assembly sess eene nennen 39 Replacing the keyboard teretes otneeneteienmniene ies 42 Removing the optical drive eie
11. g Note If your USB device uses a power cord connect the device to a power source before connecting it Otherwise the device may not be recognized Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer B Connecting network cables To insert a network cable do the following Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ 45 cover down gently Ef Insert the connector into the RJ 45 port FJ B Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer s Right side view 10 Combo audio Connects to headsets jack Notes e The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones e The recording function may not be supported if third party headphones or headsets are connected due to different industry standards Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 12 USB ports Connect to USB devices For details see Connecting USB devices on page 8 Optical disc drive Reads Burns optical discs Note Some models are supplied with a dummy optical disc drive Kensington slot Attach a security lock not supplied here to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use You can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permissi
12. hanges or drive swapping The preinstalled software is not included on an optional hard disk drive Handling a hard disk drive Donot drop the drive or subject it to physical shocks Put the drive on a material such as soft cloth that absorbs the physical shock Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive Do not touch the connector The hard disk drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling may cause damage and permanent loss of data on it Before removing the hard disk drive make a backup copy of all the information on it and then turn the computer off Never remove the drive while the system is operating in sleep mode Appendix CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive do the following Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery on page 29 Remove the Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover Ell b Remove the compartment cover EJ 31 Appendix CRU instructions Remove the frame fixing screws Ef UU T RE T 32 Appendix CRU instructions Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame H Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive Q Attach t
13. he metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws 9 Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other then push it firmly into space Reinstall the frame fixing screw B Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws B Reinstall the battery pack Turn the computer over again B Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer 33 Appendix CRU instructions 34 Replacing memory You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double data rate three low voltage synchronous dynamic random access memory DDR3L SDRAM available as an option in the memory slot of your computer DDR3L SDRAMs are available in various capacities Note Use only the memory types supported by your computer If you incorrectly install optional memory or install an unsupported memory type a warning beep will sound when you try to start the computer To replace a DDR3L SDRAM do the following Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to reduce any static electricity in your body which could damage the DDR3L SDRAM Do not touch the contact edge of the DDR3L SDRAM Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery on page 29 Remove the Hard di
14. ion slots Dissipate internal heat Attention Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur VGA port Connects to external display devices RJ 45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV ora display USB ports Connect to USB devices Notes The blue port supports USB 3 0 For details see Connecting USB devices on page 8 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer B Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug Type A into the USB port on your computer The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer Windows automatically installs a driver for that device After the driver is installed you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps Note Typically Windows detects a new device after connecting it and then installs the driver automatically However some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting Check the documentation provided by the device s manufacturer before connecting the device Before disconnecting a USB storage device make sure your computer has finished transferring data by that device Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of the Windows desktop screen to remove the device before disconnectin
15. k drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover Efl b Remove the compartment cover El Q Remove the screw shown in the illustration Ef 45 Appendix CRU instructions Q Gently pull the optical drive out E The following table provides a list of CRUs Customer Replaceable Units for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions Safety Warranty User Guide and Setup Guide AC power adapter O Power cord for AC power adapter O Battery pack Hard disk drive Memory Backup battery Fan assembly Keyboard Optical drive O O O O CO CO olo Mini PCI Express Card 46 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both Other company products or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others CE 47 lenovo en US Rev AAOO Y LOZ BUIUD o oue 19
16. lenovo Lenovo G 0 70 G 0 80 Z 0 80 AN A Read the safety noti d important t otices an portant tips in included manuals before using your computer Notes Before using the product be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 8 1 If you are using other Windows operating systems some operations may be slightly different If you are using other operating systems some operations may not apply to you The features described in this guide are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer and or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide The illustrations used in this manual are from Lenovo G70 70 unless otherwise stated The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product Regulatory Notice For details refer to Guides amp Manuals at http support lenovo com First Edition July 2014 Copyright Lenovo 2014 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Contents Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer eene 1 SLOP VACW d EAT 1 Ieft stde Vi Weis ERR neci rene RR Vete ver Yee eee ead
17. n the Start screen Press the Windows key a D To switch from the desktop to the Start screen do one of the following e Click Start from the charms bar Press the Windows key a Move the cursor to the lower left corner and then click the Start button To switch different apps do the following By using a mouse or the touch pad move the cursor to upper left corner and then slide it downwards When the apps list appears click to switch apps Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 Charms and the charms bar Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly Charms include Search Share Start Devices and Settings The charms bar is the menu that contains the charms To display the charms do one of the following Move the pointer to the upper right or lower right corner until the charms bar is displayed Press Windows key C Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for including settings files Web images Web videos etc 15 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 16 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links photos and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in CJ Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices including the devices to play print and pr
18. n the acceptable range See Chapter 2 Use and care Information of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide Note If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range have the computer serviced The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC power adapter to the computer and then press any key or the power button If the system still does not return from sleep mode stops responding or cannot be turned off reset the computer Unsaved data may be lost To reset the computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty Or Your computer operates after the battery status indi cator shows empty The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Make sure that The mute function is off The combo audio jack is not used The speaker is selected as the playback device Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy Management If the problem persists replace with a new battery pack The surge protector in the battery might be active Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector then turn on the comp
19. ner and select Shut down or sign out gt Shut down Open the charms bar and select Settings fE gt Power Shut down 17 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 18 Connecting to wireless LAN Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions do one of the following Press F7 ECP to disable the Airplane mode if the mode is enabled Open the charms and select Settings fey gt e to open the Network configuration page Toggle the Airplane mode switch to Off Connecting to a wireless LAN After wireless has been enabled the computer will automatically scan for available wireless networks and display them in the wireless LAN network list To connect to a wireless network click the network name in the list and then click Connect Note Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for connection To connect to one of those networks ask the network administrator or the Internet Service Provider ISP for the security key or passphrase Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 Help and support If you have any problems using the operating system see the Windows Help and Support file To open the Windows Help and Support file do one of the following Select the Settings charm then select Help Press F1 or Fn F1 depending on your keyboard layout You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer You can also get online help and support by clicking the link listed under Mo
20. oject Foy Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer Also you can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when using the desktop screen Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down When you have finished working with your computer you can put it to sleep or shut it down Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away from your computer briefly put the computer to sleep When the computer is in sleep mode you can quickly wake it to resume use bypassing the startup process To put the computer to sleep do one of the following Close the display lid Press the Power button Right click the Start button in the lower left corner and select Shut down or sign out gt Sleep Open the charms and then select Settings ea Power Sleep Note Put your computer to sleep before you move it Moving your computer while the hard disk drive is spinning can damage the hard disk causing loss of data To wake the computer do one of the following Press any key on the keyboard Press the Power button Note Only available to the factory settings Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time shut it down To shut down the computer do one of the following Press and hold or right click the Start button in the lower left cor
21. omputer contains safety precautions for using your computer Read and follow all the precautions when using your computer Where can I find the hardware specifications for my computer You can find hardware specification for your computer from the printed flyers which came with your computer Where can I find warranty information For the warranty applicable to your computer including the warranty period and type of warranty service see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer B Drivers Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer If your computer is preinstalled with a Windows operating system Lenovo provides drivers for the hardware devices that you need on the C or D partition of your hard disk You can also download the latest device drivers from the Lenovo consumer support Web site 22 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting B Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with recovery discs Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status What can I do if the back up process fails If you can start the backup but it fails during the back up process try the following steps Q Close all open programs and then restart the back up process Check to see if the destination media is damaged Select another path and then try again When do I need to restore the system to its factory status
22. on For details on installing the security lock please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased e Front view Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer EB System status Power status indicator 5 indicators Battery status indicator Indicator Indicator Charge Meaning status Status On solid The computer is powered on Power status white indicator Blinking The computer is in sleep mode Off The computer is powered off On solid Discharging The battery has more than 20 white charge Solid Discharging The battery has between 5 amber and 20 charge Fast Charging The battery has less than 5 blinking Discharging charge amber Battery status Slow Charging The battery is being charged indicat blinking When battery charge reaches ingicator amber 20 the blinking color changes to white Slow Charging The battery has between 20 blinking and 80 charge and is still white charging When the battery reaches 80 charge the light will stop blinking but charging will continue until the battery is fully charged 11 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 12 Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory card Secure Digital SD card MultiMediaCard MMC Attention Insert only one card in the slot at a time This card reader does n
23. orrectly set The monitor type is correct 25 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting BIOS password problems Incorrect characters appear on the screen forgot my password Sleep problems 26 The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately turns off The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power on self test POST Are the operating system or programs installed correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced If you forget your user password you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password If you forget your HDD password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service If you forget your administrator password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service The battery power is getting low Connect the AC power adapter to the computer or replace the battery with a fully charged one Make sure that The battery is charged The operating temperature is withi
24. ot support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth etc Inserting a memory card Slide a memory card in until it clicks into place Note If a dummy card is shipped with the computer push the dummy card and then remove it before inserting a memory card Removing a memory card Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Attention Before removing a memory card disable it through Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media to avoid data corruption Bottom view Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Battery latch manual Battery pack Battery latch spring loaded Ventilation slots Speakers The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place The spring loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place Allow air to enter the computer for cooling Provide audio output 13 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 14 Configuring the operating system for the first time You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used The configuration process may include the procedures below Choosing a region and a language Accepting the license terms Personalizing your computer Configuring the Internet connection PC settings Creating a user account Switching screens To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop do one of the following Click the Desktop tile o
25. re to explore Note A new app Help Tips is also available on the Start screen for you to learn new features of Windows 8 1 19 Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required Notes e If your computer is preinstalled with an operating system other than Windows OneKey Recovery system is not available To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery system your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and the OneKey Recovery system program files This default partition is hidden for security reasons which explains why the available disk space is less than the stated capacity W Backing up the system partition You can back up the system partition to an image file To back up the system partition Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Click System Backup Q Select a back up location and click Next to start the backup Notes Youcan choose a back up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device Remove the removable hard disk drive before starting the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Otherwise data from the removable hard disk drive might be lost The back up process may tak
26. sables the gt touch pad and the touch pad Increases display brightness buttons Note If you changed the Hotkey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility you will need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys you can change operational features instantly To use this function press and hold Fn Ell then press one of the function keys EH p ac cas a es es sce COCOCOCOCOCOCOOCOCOCDCDC CC oggy CJIDOUUULDOUUODLDUUE Cou u CX JJ JUD A The following describes the features of each function key Fn Home Activate the pause function Fn End Activate the break function Fn PgUp Enable Disable the scroll lock Fn PgDn Activate the system request Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Left side view E AC power adapter Connects the AC power adapter jack Novo button When the computer is off press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility or to enter the boot menu Note For details see Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system on page 20 Ventilat
27. sk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover Ell b Remove the compartment cover EH Appendix CRU instructions QO If two DDR3L SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time Be sure to save the old DDR3L SDRAM for future use Align the notch of the DDR3L SDRAM with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the DDR3L SDRAM into the socket at a 30 45 angle Push the DDR3L SDRAM inward toward the socket until the latches on both edges of the socket are pushed into the closed position 487 lt gt RT ZA Q After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps reinstall the compartment cover 9 Reinstall and tighten the screws Reinstall the battery B Turn the computer over again 9 Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer To make sure that the DDR3L SDRAM is installed correctly do as follows Turn the computer on Hold Fn F2 during startup The BIOS setup utility screen opens The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer 35 Appendix CRU instructions 36 Replacing the Mini PCI Express Card To replace the Mini PCI Express
28. uter again In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the EFI list 27 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Other problems 28 Your computer does not respond need to start the computer from a connected device but the device does not appear on the boot device list The connected external device does not work To turn off your computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer still does not respond remove the battery pack and the AC power adapter Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network Check the boot mode setting in the BIOS setup utility If Boot Mode is set to UEFI make sure that the device or the medium in the device supports UEFI boot If the device or the medium in the device does not support UEFI boot set Boot Mode to Legacy Support If the device still does not appear in the boot device list replace with a new device or medium Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB while the computer power is on otherwise you might damage your computer When using a high power consumption external device such as an external USB optical disk drive use an external device power adapter Otherwise the device may not be recognized or system shut down may result Appendix CRU instructions Notes The CRU
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