Lenovo V470C User's Manual
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1. JODUOODDOD E Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move El Lettclick button The function corresponds to that of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse Right click button The function corresponds to that of the right mouse button on a conventional mouse Note You can enable disable the touchpad using Fn F6 13 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 14 Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard Numeric keypad V470c The keyboard has keys that when enabled work as a 10 key numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press Fn F8 OOO III OCOC COOL LILI JOE JIE DOLL III ITE JL JDL Be V570c The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key JC OCOCOCOCOCOCOCOCOCOC OC LX LOL OD EE LX X XUL C LLL OL OL ILILIL OCC IJ JUULI JUUOOE Note The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled a Chapter 2 Learning the basics W Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys you can change2. Make sure that The display device driver is installed correctly The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set The monitor type is correct Did you install the operating system or application program correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced Make sure that The Mute function is off The headphone jack is not used Speakers are selected as the playback device 35 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty or Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty The operating time for a fully charged battery is short The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery The battery does not charge A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work A startup problem OneKey Rescue system problems 36 The Microsoft Windows operating System does not start Backup cannot be made Fail to restore system partition to factory default Discharge and recharge the battery For details see Handling the bat The surge protector in the battery computer for one minute to reset computer again For details see Handling the bat In the Boot menu in BIOS setup u ery in Chapter 2 might be active Turn off the he protector then turn on the ery in Chapter 2 ility make sure that the hard disk drive
3. 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 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m V570c EH Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication Select models only El Wireless module The built in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio antennas Select models only E Computer display The LCD display provides brilliant visual output E speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound E Power button Press this button to turn on the computer 3 OneKey Rescue Press this button to open OneKey Rescue system If OneKey Rescue system button system has been preinstalled when the computer is powered off Note For details see OneKey Rescue system on page 31 2 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Built in microphone The built in microphone with noise reduction can be used for video conferencing voice narration or simple audio recordings
4. Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse Note For details see Using the touchpad on page 13 Fingerprint reader With the fingerprint reader you can register fingerprints and use them as Select models only passwords to secure your computer Numeric keypad For details see Using the keyboard on page 14 V570c System status For details see System status indicators on page 21 indicators Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Left side view m V470c 00000 00000 00000 Hl Kensington slot Attach a security lock not supplied here Note For details see Attaching a security lock not supplied on page 24 E AC power adapter Connect the AC adapter here jack Note For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 12 El Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur E VGA port Connects to external display devices El RJ 45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network Note For details see Wired connection on page 25 I HDMI port Select Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display models only Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer USB port or eSATA Connects to eSATA or USB devices USB combo port Select models only Note For details see Connecting a universal serial bus USB
5. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting If you do not find your problem here see Chapter 2 The following section only describes problems that might negate the need to refer to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2 Display problems When I turn on the computer nothing appears on the screen When I turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank Screen My screen goes blank while the computer is on A Password problem I forgot my password 34 If the screen is blank make sure that The battery is installed correctly The AC 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 The memory is installed correctly 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 the original factory contents using OneKey Recovery 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 or hibernation mode Touch the touchpad Press any key on the keyboard Press the power button Press Fn F2 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off If you forget your user passw
6. device switch Select Your computer models only Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Bottom view m V470c DOTT il il i o DOTT LI XK il il Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer V570c Om r r2 g DUI ET DIT Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place Battery pack For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 12 Battery latch spring The spring loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place loaded SIM card slot Select Inserta SIM card not supplied for using Mobile Broadband models only Notes e In order to be able to insert a SIM card into this slot you must first disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack e For details see Using Mobile Broadband Select models only on page 27 Hard disk drive HDD Memory Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment Chapter 2 Learning the basics 10 First use Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer Conncting to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase To charge the battery and begin using your computer insert the battery pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on A
7. below to access OneKey Rescue system Shut down your computer Press the A key to launch OneKey Rescue system Within the program you can choose to restore your system partition to the original factory status or to a previously generated backup Note The recovery process is irreversible Make sure to back up any critical data before using the recovery feature 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 8 Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers For details about each publication included in the package with your computer see Lenovo V470c V570c Setup Poster What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer See Chapter 1 Important safety information of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide How can I prevent problems with my computer See Chapter 2 Use and care Information of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide What are the main hardware features of my new computer More information can be found in Chapter 1 and 2 Where can I find the detailed specifications for my computer See http consumersupport lenovo com I need to upgrade a device or I need to replace one of the following the hard disk drive memory or the keyboard See Appendix A CRU instructions on page 38 of this guide Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with a recovery disc For an explanation of the alternative recovery
8. connected external device does Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than not work USB while the computer power is on otherwise you might damage your computer When using a high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive use external device power adapter Otherwise the device may not be recognized or system shut down may result For more technical support please visit consumer product website http consumersupport lenovo com 37 Appendix A CRU instructions Notes The illustrations used in this chapter are of the Lenovo V570c unless otherwise stated e The following steps about upgrading and replacing devices are the same for the V470c and V570c 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 Tum off the computer or enter hibernation mode Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Q Unlock the manual battery latch El Holding the spring loaded battery latch in the unlocked position E remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow Efl Q Install a fully charged battery Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position Q Tur the computer over again Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again 38 Appendix A CRU instructio
9. device on page 17 USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting a universal serial bus USB device on page 17 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Right side view V470c V570c Headphone jack Connects to external headphones 9 Attention Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing Microphone jack Connects to external microphones USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting a universal serial bus USB device on page 17 Optical drive Reads Burns optical disks RJ 45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network Note For details see Wired connection on page 25 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Front view m V470c 0000000000 m V570c m o o o u E System status For details see System status indicators on page 21 indicators E GPU Graphics Slide and release this switch under Windows operating system to switch Processing Unit the GPU Graphics Processing Unit mode used by the system switch Select models only El Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here Note For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 17 E Integrated wireless Use this switch to turn on off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on
10. services such as downloading the latest drivers and patches warranty registration technical support and technical call center phone lists The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo V570c unless otherwise stated The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product Regulatory Notice The Regulatory Notice provides information about the radio frequency and safety standards Be sure to read it before using wireless devices on your computer To refer to it go to http www lenovo com click Support and then click User s guides and manuals First Edition May 2011 Copyright Lenovo 2011 LENOVO products data computer software and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C F R 2 101 with limited and restricted rights to use reproduction and disclosure LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If products data computer software or services are 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 COMPUTETF aaa nana aaa aaa aaa aa eene nennen nnnm 1 TOP View eds eed ee etida 1 Leftiside view ore 4 Right side view sse 6 Front VIEW 2 5 ne eoe eret 7 Bottom view ssseeeeeen 8 Chapt
11. AM is used on the computer you are servicing the card must be installed in SLOT 0 EJ lower slot but not in SLOT 1 EY upper slot To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly do as follows Turn the computer on Hold F2 during startup The BIOS setup utility screen opens The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer 45 Appendix A CRU instructions 8 Removing the optical drive only for V470c To remove the optical drive do the following o Remove the screw shown in the illustration Ef Gently pull the optical drive out H A The following table provides a list of CRUs Customer Replaceable Units for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions Setup Poster User Guide AC adapter O Power cord for AC adapter O Battery O O Bottom access doors O Hard disk drive O Memory O Optical drive O 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 47 lenovo If your product is not working correctly DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE For technical assistance contact a Lenovo support special
12. C power Installing the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to install the battery pack Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet Connect the power cord to the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer firmly Q Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Turning on the computer Press the power button to turn on the computer Configuring the operating system You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used The configuration process may include the procedures below Accepting the end user license agreement Configuring the Internet connection Registering the operating system Creating a user account Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer you can put it into sleep state or shut it down Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time put the computer into sleep state When the computer is in sleep state you can quickly wake it to resume use and bypass the startup process Chapter 2 Learning the basics To put the computer into sleep state do one of the following Click and select Sleep from the Start menu Press Fn F1 Note Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep state before you move your computer Moving your computer while the hard disk is spin
13. DRAM do the following Touch metal table or a grounded metal object to reduce any static electricity in your body which could damage the DDR3 SDRAM Do not touch the contact edge of the DDR3 SDRAM Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery pack Remove the Hard disk drive HDD Memory Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover Efl b Remove the compartment cover g 43 Appendix A CRU instructions If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot remove one of them to y y 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 DDR3 SDRAM for future use Align the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the 8 P gently DDR3 SDRAM into the socket at a 30 45 angle Push the DDR3 SDRAM inward toward the socket until the latches on both edges of the socket are pushed into the closed position wae amp og Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws Reinstall the battery pack Tum the computer over again Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again 44 Appendix A CRU instructions Note If only one DDR3 SDR
14. Rescue system has been preinstalled In Windows operating system press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery Note For details see OneKey Rescue system on page 31 20 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status m V470c 21 Chapter 2 Learning the basics m V570c COOOODOOCDOOCOOCOOOOOOOCOC COLELLLICOCCOLCLIOBODU E IE AE LOOL ODI ra OL JODCOOODOO 22 Caps lock indicator 4 Num lock indicator 4 Hard disk drive indicator 8 Power status indicator 5 Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator E Chapter 2 Learning the basics 23 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 24 Securing your computer This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use Attaching a security lock not supplied You can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission For details on installing the security lock please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased Refer to the Left side view on page 4 for the location of the Kensington slot Notes Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole You are resp
15. a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover Ef b Remove the compartment cover EJ Appendix A CRU instructions O Remove the frame fixing screw EJ lt v Q Pull the tab in the direct hf A KY fy Ky A y Nf a Z lt GY T Appendix A CRU instructions 42 eoco 9009 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame E Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws 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 Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws Reinstall the battery pack Turn the computer over again Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again Appendix A CRU instructions 8 Replacing memory You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double data rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory DDR3 SDRAM available as an option in the memory slot of your computer DDR3 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 install a DDR3 S
16. and turn it over amp Remove the battery Q Insert the SIM card in the card slot until it clicks into place as shown in the illustration Notes The direction of insertion is shown by the SIM card mark next to the card slot Inserting the SIM card in the wrong direction may damage the SIM card slot V470c gt Notched Corner 28 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet ONIS e Notched Corner O Put the battery back in place Turn the computer over and reconnect the cables 29 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet Removing the SIM card To remove the SIM card Q Tum off the computer then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn it over e Remove the battery Q Push the SIM card in until you hear a click and then pull the SIM card out O Put the battery back in place Turn the computer over and reconnect the cables Note Never insert or remove the SIM card while the computer is on Doing so may cause permanent damage to the SIM card as well as the SIM card reader 30 Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system 8 OneKey Rescue system WB Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy to use application that can be used to back up the data on your system partition C drive for easy restore when required You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operat
17. ction Activate the insert function Increase Decrease display brightness Increase Decrease sound volume Chapter 2 Learning the basics Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built in features and connection capabilities Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory cards Secure Digital SD card Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC card MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture xD card Notes Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth etc Inserting a memory card Push the dummy card until you hear a click Gently pull the dummy card out of the y y yp y memory card slot Note The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the inside of your computer when the memory card slot is not in use Retain the dummy card for future use Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing a memory card Push the memory card until you hear a click Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Note Before removing the memory card disable it via Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption Connecting a universal serial bus USB device Your computer comes with three USB ports and an eSATA USB port compatible with USB devices or four USB po
18. er 2 Learning the basics First use d Using AC adapter and battery Using the touchpad sss Using the keyboard Connecting external devices Switching GPU Select models only Special keys and buttons System status indicators Securing your computer Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet 25 Wired connection sese 25 Wireless connection sse 26 Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system 31 OneKey Rescue system sss 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 32 Frequently asked questions 32 Troubleshooting sss 34 Appendix A CRU instructions 38 Replacing the battery s Replacing the hard disk drive 39 Replacing memory sss 43 Removing the optical drive only for V4700 Sie ee koro evi duas 46 Trademarks esee 47 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Top view m V470c Notes Only the V570c have a numeric keypad The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product
19. he computer does not work If the computer does not return from sleep mode it may have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted Check the power indicator If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer then press any key or the power button If your computer is in hibernation mode or power off state connect the AC adapter to the computer then press the power button to resume operation Note If the system still does not return from sleep mode your system has stopped responding and you cannot turn off the computer reset the computer Unsaved data may be lost To reset the computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer is still not reset remove the AC adapter and the battery Computer screen problems The screen is blank The screen is unreadable or distorted Incorrect characters appear on the screen Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up Do the following If you are using the AC adapter or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on press Fn 1 to make the screen brighter If the power indicator is in blinking press the power button to resume from the sleep mode If the problem persist follow the solution in the following problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Press Fn F2 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off
20. iMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area providing high speed broadband access without the need for cables Mobile Broadband The Mobile Broadband network provides Internet access to computers cell phones and other devices over a large geographic area Mobile networks are used for data transmission and access is usually provided by a mobile network operator A Mobile Broadband SIM card is necessary for the connection Note Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods Using Wi Fi WiMAX Select models only Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications do the following Slide the integrated wireless device switch from El to E Press Fn F5 to make configuration Hardware connection Access point LZ CIMI Toj TREO mo BERE Gooocoosogacosososoo QOCOOCOOODOOOOOCOOUDO jSssesseccesnns E CODOOCOOOCOCOOOC 000 IC JOGOCOOOOOOOC O00 U sooo JODODOODUDU Wi Fi WiMAX network 5 Not supplied Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet Using Mobile Broadband Select models only Before getting started with Mobile Broadband you first need to choose a mobile network operator and make sure you are in the coverage area of the ne
21. ing system amp Attention In order to utilize the features of the OneKey Rescue system your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and OneKey Rescue system program files This default partition is hidden for security reasons and is the reason the available disk space is less than it claims The exact available hard disk space depends on the file size of the mirror image file based on the size of operating system and preinstalled software B Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery within Windows operating system In Windows operating system double click the OneKey Recovery system Icon on the desktop to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery Within the program you can back up the system partition on the hard disk drive other storage devices or by creating recovery discs Notes e 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 Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation of recovery discs however an appropriate external optical drive is needed to physically create the recovery discs For more instructions see the Help file of Lenovo OneKey Recovery m Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system without Windows operating system In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded follow the steps
22. is included in the Boot Priority Order correctly Use the OneKey Rescue system to help solve or identify your problem For details about OneKey Rescue system see Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system on page 31 You are not currently using a Windows operating system There is not enough space to store the backed up data You will need to free more hard disk space on your system partition C drive The system partition such as the partition size or the drive capacity of C has been modified Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond e 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 AC adapter and the battery Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network The computer does not start froma See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility Make sure that the Boot device you want Priority Order in the BIOS setup utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility make sure that the device is included in the Boot Priority Order list Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts from The
23. ist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1 877 4 LENOVO 1 877 453 6686 Additionally you can find support information and updates on the Lenovo Web site located at http consumersupport lenovo com Only for the users from the United States lenovo New World New Thinking www lenovo com V1 0 en US LLOZ PUUO o oue 19
24. lenovo Lenovo V470c V570c User Guide v1 0 A A Read the safety noti otices and important tips in included manuals before using your com puter 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 7 If you are using other Windows operating system 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 Users of Windows preinstalled computers should create a system recovery disc via Lenovo OneKey Rescue system as soon as possible If the computer fails to boot up due to a system malfunction the recovery disc can be used to restore the system to the factory default setting The recovery disc is not supplied with the computer Installation discs for preinstalled application software are not supplied with Windows preinstalled computers You can visit the Lenovo Idea product support site to find all preinstalled software downloads By default you can find some installation backups for certain reinstalled application software in the APP folder under the D driver Please login to Lenovo Idea product support site http support lenovo com for
25. methods offered by Lenovo see Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system on page 31 How can I contact the customer support center See Chapter 3 Getting help and service of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide 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 How can I install the device drivers A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer If your computer is pre installed with an operating system Lenovo provides all drivers that you need in your hard disk What can I do if the backup process fails If you can start the backup feature without a problem but it fails during the backup process please try the following steps Close other applications then restart the backup process Check if the destination media is damaged try to select another path and then try again 32 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting When do I need to restore the system to the factory status You can use this feature when your system fails or you need to re install your operating system This will restore your computer back to the initial status when you first booted up your computer after receiving it from the store If there is critical data on your current partition back it up before you run this recovery feature 33
26. n a dedicated Nvidia GPU increased performance GPU and an integrated Intel GPU power saving GPU without restarting the Windows operating system GPU is short for graphics processing unit Note The dedicated Nvidia GPU provides you with superior graphics performance while the energy efficient integrated graphics provides longer operation with the battery You can to switch to the high performance GPU to gain the best graphics performance However when the computer is using battery power you are advised to switch to the power saving GPU if you are not running graphics intensive applications To change the GPU do the following Q Start your computer in the Windows operating system If the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode press the power button to wake it up Note Do not try to change the GPU when the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode Q Slide and release the GPU switch on the front of your computer A dialog box might appear to inform you of the change in the GPU Note During the switch the computer display may appear differently for several seconds 19 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 Special keys and buttons Olo GSOODOOOOODOOOOOOOOOOO Saassssasssusuu msssssssusuuuu C JOCDCOLG DOCICODOCDCOLC J0 C JUOD JOD CX DDOC JODOODO B OneKey Rescue system button When the computer is powered off press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey
27. ning can damage the hard disk causing loss of data To wake the computer do one of the following Press the power button Press any key on the keyboard Shutting down your computer If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two shut it down To shut down your computer click and select Shut down from the Start menu 11 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 12 Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area Note As each computer user has different habits and needs it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last There are two main factors e The amount of energy stored in the battery when you commence work e The way you use your computer for example how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is low you need to charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged one You need to charge the battery in any of the following situations When you purchase a new battery If the battery status indicator starts blinking f the battery has not been used for a long time Notes You are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer To increase the life of the battery pack the c
28. ns 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 changes or drive swapping The preinstalled softwares are not included on an optional hard disk drive Handling a hard disk drive Donotdrop the drive or subject it to physical shocks Put the drive on a material such as soft cloth that absorbs the physical shock Donotapply pressure to the cover of the drive Donottouch the connector The drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data on the hard disk Before removing the hard disk drive make a backup copy of all the information on the hard disk and then turn the computer off Never remove the drive while the system is operating in sleep mode or in hibernation mode 39 Appendix A CRU instructions 40 To replace the hard disk drive do the following Turn off the computer then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and then turn the computer over Remove the battery pack Remove the Hard disk drive HDD Memory Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover
29. omputer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it drops from fully charged Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 F and 86 F 10 C 30 C Fullcharge or discharge is not required Removing the battery pack If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service etc remove the battery pack from the computer Before removing the battery pack make sure the computer has been shut down Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is replaced with an incorrect type there may be danger of an explosion The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment pay attention to the following points Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain Do not attempt 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 in landfills When disposing of the battery comply with local ordinances or regulations and your company s safety standards Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 Using the touchpad HEHE Oo RE CIOOODOOOOOOOOUOOOOO OOO msssssssssuuuussu C JOCDCOLGDOCLCCODCOCC JOOO C JLDOCODCOCCOXC DOC JODOUOD OOOL
30. onsible for evaluating selecting and implementing the locking devices and security features Lenovo offers no comment judgement or warranty regarding the function quality or performance of locking devices and security features Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others Once you set a password and enable it a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer Enter your password at the prompt The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password Note This password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination For details about how to set the password see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility Note To enter BIOS setup utility press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up Fingerprint reader Select models only With the fingerprint reader in addition to registering fingerprint information and using it as a password for Windows operating system or Web site logon you can also launch applications quickly and encrypt private data with your fingerprint to secure your computer For more details on fingerprint reader see the Help file of your software Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet As a global network the Internet connects computers worldwide providing services such as e mailing information searching electronic commerce Web browsing and entertainment You can connec
31. operational features instantly To use this function press and hold Fn ff then press one of the function keys El E HWE JCICICIOGCICICICICICIOICICIE samssanaaaanamu L LILI OC DD XC JC X OL X ODJDUUD LLC LJ LELE JOJO m i wB B Svv JVL a aa QL aB H 15 Chapter 2 Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key Fn Esc Fn F1 Fn F2 Fn F3 Fn F4 Fn F5 Fn F6 Fn F8 V470c Fn F9 Fn F10 Fn F11 Fn F12 Fn Insert V570c Fn PgUp V470c Fn PrtSc Fn Home Fn End Fn PgDn V470c Fn T 4i Fn gt amp Turn on off the integrated camera Enter sleep mode Turn on off the backlight of the LCD screen Open the interface for the display device switch to select this notebook or an external display Open the interface for display resolution settings Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings on off Enable Disable the touchpad Enable Disable the numeric keypad Start Pause playback of Windows Media Player Stop playback of Windows Media Player Skip to the previous track Skip to the next track Enable Disable the scroll lock Activate the system request Activate the pause function Activate the break fun
32. ord you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed 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 supervisor 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 Sleep or hibernation problems 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 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The battery power is getting low Connect the AC adapter to the computer or replace the battery with a fully charged one Make sure that The battery is charged The operating temperature is within 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 e Sleep mode and t
33. rts compatible with USB devices Note When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD use the external device s power adapter Otherwise the device may not be recognized and system shut down may result 17 Chapter 2 Learning the basics B Connecting a Bluetooth device Select models only If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices such as notebook computers PDAs and cell phones You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space Note The actual maximum range may vary due to interference and transmission barriers To get the best possible connection speed place the device as near your computer as possible Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer 0 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to jel Press Fn F5 to make configuration Notes When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function turn it off to save battery power You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer before you can transfer data between them Read the documentation supplied with the Bluetooth enabled device for details on how to pair the device with your computer 18 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 Switching GPU Select models only Some IdeaPad models support Switchable Graphics With this technology you have the flexibility to switch betwee
34. t the computer to the Internet in the following ways Wired connection use physical wiring to connect Wireless network technology connect without wiring 8 Wired connection Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet Cable Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line DSL DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines E Hardware connection Cable DSL TV cable Telephone line Splitter Splitter LL OTM m e CILI TILI TOJ Cable modem DSL modem Not supplied Note The above diagrams are for reference only Actual connection method may vary W Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer 25 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet 26 Wireless connection Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers Divided by the signal scales wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards Wi Fi Wi Fi networks cover a small physical area like a home office or small group of buildings An access point is necessary for the connection WiMAX W
35. twork After that you also need e To activate the Mobile Broadband service through your local mobile network operator You will get a Subscriber Identity Module SIM card after activation For instructions on inserting the SIM card refer to Inserting the SIM card on page 28 Notes Various standards are in use by mobile operators to provide Mobile Broadband services The Lenovo Mobile Broadband module may support one or more of the following standards GSM Global System for Mobile Communications TD SCDMA Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access SCDMA Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access EV DO Evolution Data Optimized HSPA High Speed Packet Access Mobile Broadband is a subscription service Refer to your local mobile network operator for availability cost and other information A SIM card is a type of smart card used by mobile network operators to identify their service subscribers on the mobile network You will get the SIM card from your mobile network operator after you have activated the Mobile Broadband service Aconnection management utility to connect disconnect to your Mobile Broadband network Note In general your mobile service provider provides this utility 27 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet Inserting the SIM card To insert the SIM card Q Tum off the computer then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display
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