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1. Install the new wireless LAN card Reinstall and tighten the screw 44 Appendix A CRU instructions Reconnect the two wireless LAN cables one black one grey No Er P RA Note When installing or reinstalling the wireless card e In models with a wireless LAN card that has two cables E Plug the black cable MAIN into the jack labeled M Main Ei Plug the grey cable AUX into the jack labeled A Aux e In models with a wireless LAN card that has only one cable plug the black cable MAIN into the jack labeled M Main 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 45 Appendix A CRU instructions e Replacing the thermal fan Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80 Touch Z50 70 Z50 75 Note For the Lenovo G40 30 G50 30 select models computers with UMA architecture do not have a thermal fan To replace the thermal fan 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 Remove the Optical drive Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover Disconnect the thermal fan connector in the direction shown by arrow fj Note Be careful not to dama
2. Handling a hard disk drive e Do not 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 e Do not touch 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 or in sleep mode 34 Appendix A 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 Remove the Optical drive Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Remove the screws that secure the compartment cover JJ b Remove the compartment cover BJ Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m G40 80 Z40 70 Z40 75 35 Appendix A CRU instructions Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80 Touch Z50 70 Z50 75 Remove the frame fixing screws EJ Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m G40 80 Z40 70 Z40 75 afa 60 e 36 Appendix A CRU instructions Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80 Touch Z50 70 Z5
3. Notes e Insert only one card in the slot at a time e This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth and so on Inserting a memory card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing a memory card Push the memory card in until you hear a click Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Note Before removing the memory card disable it by using the Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption 13 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Front view System status indicators Symbol Indicator D Power Battery od om 1 Indicator Charge status status On solid D white Blinking Off Chargin On solid gng white Discharging On solid aime Discharging Blinking slowly Charging white Blinking slowly Charging amber Blinking Charging quickly Discharging amber 14 Meaning The computer is powered on The computer is in sleep mode The computer is powered off The battery has more than 80 charge The battery has more than 20 charge The battery has between 5 and 20 charge The battery has between 20 and 80 charge When the battery reaches 80 charge the light will stop blinking However charging will continue until the battery is fully charged The battery has less than 20 charge When the battery charge reaches 20 the bl
4. Support The legacy operating system such as Windows Linux or Dos etc cannot be installed if you don t change the boot mode Getting help How can I contact the customer support center See Chapter 3 Getting help and service in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide 28 e Troubleshooting Display problems When turn on the computer nothing appears on the screen When turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank screen The screen goes blank while the computer is on BIOS password problems forgot my password Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If the screen is blank make sure that The battery pack is installed correctly 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 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 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 touchpad Press any key on t
5. 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 the hardware specification for your computer on 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 Safety Warranty and Setup Guide SWSG that came with your computer E Drivers and preinstalled software Where are the installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software desktop software Your computer did not come with installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software If you need to reinstall any preinstalled software you can find the installation program on the D partition of your hard disk If you cannot find the installation program there you can also download it from the Lenovo consumer support website 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 all the hardware devices that you need on the D partition of your hard disk You can also download the latest device drivers from the Lenovo consumer support website E Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with any recovery discs Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System if you need to restore
6. the system to its original factory status 27 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 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 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 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 BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility The BIOS setup utility is a ROM based software It displays 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 Shut down the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup 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 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 operating system such as Windows Linux or Dos etc that is any operating system before Windows 8 on your computer you must change the boot mode to Legacy
7. 0 75 3 p Pull the hard disk drive tab in the direction shown by arrow EJ Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m G40 80 Z40 70 Z40 75 37 Appendix A CRU instructions Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80 Touch Z50 70 Z50 75 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame H Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m G40 80 Z40 70 Z40 75 38 Appendix A CRU instructions Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80 Touch Z50 70 Z50 75 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 screws After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps reinstall the compartment cover Reinstall and tighten the screws Reinstall the battery pack Turn the computer over again Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer 39 Appendix A CRU instructions e Replacing memory You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing double data rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory DDR3 SDRAM available as an option in the memory slot of your computer DDR3 SDRAM is available in various capacities Notes Use only the memory types
8. ESC hand Enter F10 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Open the Exit menu and select Exit Saving Changes Exit Saving Changes Note When hotkey mode is disabled press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access the corresponding hotkey function Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Left side view AC power Connect the AC power adapter here adapter jack A Novo button When the computer is off or in hibernation mode 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 Lenovo OneKey Recovery System on page 26 a Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that the ventilation slots are not blocked or else the computer may overheat B VGA port Connects to external display devices H RJ 45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network O HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an external display USB port Connects to USB devices Notes The blue port is a USB 3 0 port e For details see Connecting USB device on page 10 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer E Connecting USB device Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your compu
9. LUUUDUUUUUL JU OUUU UUL DUU OOO Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80 Touch Z50 70 Z50 75 OOOOOOOCOOOOOOOO000 noe DULLL OUUU CVVO OUUUUVVUVOUUVU UULU JOUUVUL JO00 Dopu Pee CUULI OULIDOODU Note The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally 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 2 D B a Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Integrated Use the camera for video communication or taking camera photos Built in Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing microphone voice narration or audio recording Note Select models may have only one microphone please refer to the actual product Wir
10. Note Not all items can be rotated depending upon the app Pans or scrolls through lists and pages Can also move an object or be used to draw or write depending upon the app Similar to pressing and holding to pan and to scrolling with a mouse Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 Continued Frequently used gestures Swipe Start from any edge of the screen then swipe inwards toward the center 22 Tasks performed Swiping down from the top edge or up from the bottom edge displays a task bar on the bottom of the screen with app commands including save edit and delete If you have an app currently open you can also e Swipe from the top edge to halfway down the screen without lifting your finger to dock that app on the left or right side of the screen This enables you to keep two apps open simultaneously in a split screen format e Swipe from the top edge straight down to the bottom edge of the screen continuously without lifting your finger to close the currently open app Continued Frequently used gestures Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 23 Tasks performed Swiping in from the left edge can e Bring in and open an app currently running in the background If there is more than one currently open app you can e Swipe in from the left to bring in an app and without lifting your finger push that app quickly back off the left edge of the screen This displays
11. Touch Z40 70 Z40 75 Z50 70 Z50 75 Make sure the battery pack has been removed before replacing any devices es Replacing the battery pack Note Use only the battery pack provided by Lenovo Any other battery pack could ignite or explode To replace the battery pack 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 Unlock the manual battery pack latch J Slide the spring loaded latch to the unlocked position to eject the battery pack H Lift up the inner edge of the battery pack pivoting it on the outer edge EJ Gently raise the battery pack in the indicated direction EJ to remove it Install a fully charged battery pack Slide the manual battery pack latch to the locked position Turn the computer over again Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer 33 Appendix A CRU instructions e 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 e 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 e The preinstalled softwares are not included on an optional hard disk drive
12. a list of the apps currently running in the background Swiping in from the right edge of the screen displays the charms Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 Connecting to a wireless network Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions do one of the following e Press to disable airplane mode e Open the charms and select Settings r gt FJ to open the network configuration page Then toggle the airplane mode switch to off Connecting to a wireless network After wireless has been enabled the computer will automatically scan for available wireless networks and display them in the wireless 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 24 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 Help and support If you have a problem with the operating system see the Windows Help and Support file To open the Windows Help and Support file do one of the following e Select Settings charm then select Help e 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 on one of the two links listed under More to explor
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14. corner and then select the Start button Start screen Desktop 16 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 The charms Charms are navigation buttons that let you control your Windows 8 1 experience Charms include Search Share Start Devices and Settings The Charms Bar is the menu that contains the charms The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks and are always available regardless of whichever app you are currently in To display the charms do one of the following e Move the cursor to the upper right or lower right corner until the charms bar is displayed e Use one finger to swipe in from the right edge of the screen until the charms bar is displayed G50 80 Touch e 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 17 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 fey 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 El Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen ay Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices including the devices to play print and project E Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer Also yo
15. e Note Windows 8 1 also provides an app Help Tips You can find it on the Start screen to learn more information on new features of Windows 8 1 25 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 a GNU Linux operating system OneKey Recovery System is not available e 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 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 Select a back up location and click Next to start the backup Notes e You can choose a back up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device e Remove the removable hard disk drive before starting the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Otherwise data from the removable hard disk drive might be lost e The back up
16. eless LAN Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive antennas wireless radio signals Computer display Provides brilliant visual output Power button Press this button to turn on the computer Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse Touchpad To move the pointer on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move Touchpad buttons The functions of the left right side correspond to that of the left right mouse button on a conventional mouse Note You can enable disable the touchpad by pressing Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer E Using the keyboard Numeric keypad Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80 Touch Z50 70 Z50 75 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key Esc JOC OG as as is ae ces ca ss en Lt oooO OOC JL QOUOUOOUUVUVUYOL CUL DUDUUODOUO L JUUU ocon oo E aH mele Enter ssesesemesu a Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys you can change operational features instantly To use this function press and hold F
17. ge the thermal fan connector 46 Appendix A CRU instructions Remove the screws that secure the thermal fan H Remove the thermal fan KJ Install the new thermal fan and reconnect the thermal fan connector Make sure that the connector is attached firmly Reinstall and tighten the screws 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 47 Appendix A CRU instructions e 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 Remove the battery pack Remove the Optical drive Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover Remove the screws that secure the keyboard JJ Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m G40 80 Z40 70 Z40 75 48 Appendix A CRU instructions Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80 Touch Z50 70 Z50 75 Q Push the area of the keyboard highlighted and shown by arrow H to loosen Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m G40 80 Z40 70 Z40 75 Appendix A CRU instructions Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80 Touch Z50 70 Z50 75 Loosen the keyboard with fingers EJ and then lift the keyboard sli
18. ghtly EJ Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m G40 80 Z40 70 Z40 75 Appendix A CRU instructions 80 G50 80 Touch 70m G50 Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 Z50 70 Z50 75 Disconnect the keyboard connector in the direction shown by arrows H and Then remove the keyboard Lenovo G40 80 Z40 70 Z40 75 45 G40 70 G40 70m G40 30 G40 51 Appendix A CRU instructions Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80 Touch Z50 70 Z50 75 Reconnect the keyboard connector and install the new keyboard Push the keyboard in gently until it clicks into place Note Make sure that the keyboard connector is attached firmly Close the computer display and turn the computer over Reinstall and tighten the screws 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 52 Appendix A CRU instructions e Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive do the following Remove the Optical drive Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover Remove the screw shown in the illustration Jj Gently pull the optical drive out J 53 Appendix A CRU instructions The following table provides a list of CRUs Customer Replaceable Units for your computer and informs you of where to find replaceme
19. he keyboard Press the Power button Press F9 to confirm whether the backlight of the LCD screen has been turned off If you forget your user password ask the system administrator to clear your user password If you forget your hard disk drive 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 29 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Sleep 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 The battery power is getting low Connect the AC power adapter to the computer or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Make sure that The battery pack is charged The operating temperature is within the acceptable range See Chapter 2 Use and care Information in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide Note If the battery pac
20. he pause function Fn End Activates the break function Fn PgUp Enables disables the scroll lock Fn PgDn Activates the system request Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m G40 80 Z40 70 Z40 75 aM J Je Je JC JC JIC I JC JCJ Jee ene DJUUVDVUUUUDUUUWIE L UUUUUUUUUUUL E Cc JJ0LUULUULULULIOe Boles DEGH Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80 Touch Z50 70 Z50 75 OOOOH Aeae Ses SSeS sees eee ceo UUO OUUU DUULUUL ji Tl JDL JOOU C JULLOV LWUDL JUD UU Mutes unmutes the so
21. inking color will change to white The battery has less than 5 charge Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Bottom view D B 4 E Battery pack The manual battery pack latch is used to keep the battery latch manual pack secured in place Battery pack Battery pack The spring loaded battery pack latch keeps the battery latch spring pack secured in place loaded Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound Note For sound effects and speaker locations specific to your model refer to the actual product 15 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 8 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 e Accepting the end user license agreement e Configuring the Internet connection e Registering the operating system e Creating a user account Operating system interfaces Windows 8 1 comes with two main user interfaces the Start screen and the Windows desktop To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop do one of the following e Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen e Press the Windows key f D To switch from the desktop to the Start screen do one of the following e Select Start El from the charms bar e Press the Windows key e Move the cursor to the lower left
22. k 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 Display panel problems The screen is blank The screen is unreadable or distorted Incorrect characters appear on the screen If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC power adapter to the computer 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 four seconds or more If the computer is still not reset remove the AC power adapter and the battery pack Do the following If you are using the AC power adapter or the battery pack and the battery status indicator is on press F12 to make the screen brighter If the power indicator is blinking press the Power button to resume from sleep mode If the problem persists follow the solution in the next problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Press F9 to confirm whether the backlight of the LCD screen has been turned off Make sure that The display device driver is installed correctly The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set The monitor type is correct Are the operating system or programs installed correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the comp
23. l the battery pack Turn the computer over again 41 Appendix A CRU instructions Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer Notes e When replacing the memory is completed you need to restart the computer after the first reboot e If only one DDR3 SDRAM module is used on the computer you are servicing it must be installed in SLOT 1 EJ but not in SLOT 2 FF To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly do as follows Shut down the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup The BIOS setup utility screen opens The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer 42 Appendix A CRU instructions e Replacing the wireless LAN card To replace the wireless LAN 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 Remove the Optical drive Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables one black one grey HJ ie ia i a Note The wireless LAN card in select models may have only one cable black 43 Appendix A CRU instructions Remove the screw that secures the wireless LAN card J Kg o n a ee ae Take out the wireless LAN card Ej i
24. lenovo G40 G50 Z40 Z50 User Guide 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 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 or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo Z50 70 unless otherwise stated The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product Regulatory Notice e For details refer to Guides amp Manuals at http support lenovo com First Edition September 2014 Copyright Lenovo 2014 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Lenovo G40 G50 Z40 Z50 User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated Model n
25. n then press one of the function keys J Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m G40 80 Z40 70 Z40 75 IE DEP Ga Gas Ga EA EDES oe UUUUUULII C E LJ J ILI LULU DUCE UUUUVUUUUVUUUUL l JU WULUUULULIE z z g J JUU OGU The following describes the features of each function key Fn Home Fn End Fn PgUp Fn PgDn Activates the pause function Activates the break function Enables disables the scroll lock Activates the insert function Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80 Touch Z50 70 Z50 75 JWOWWMWIOW BIW VOIOIWIE GCOBea wee UUULDU LUDO Buu SS C JDDOUWODUUDOUOL Ivg JOLE 8 GUOOL JUUL The following describes the features of each function key Fn Home Activates t
26. nt instructions See cng User Guide AC power adapter O Power cord for AC power adapter O Battery pack O O Bottom access doors O Hard disk drive O Memory O Wireless LAN card O Thermal Fan O Keyboard O Optical drive O 54 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 55 lenovo t LOZ Luyo oouo en US Rev RTO1
27. process may take a while e The back up process is only available when Windows can be started normally E 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 Follow the on screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back up point Notes e 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 e The recovery process may take a while So be sure to connect the AC power adapter to your computer during the recovery process e The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally If Windows cannot be started then 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 the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System and press Enter 26 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting es Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions by category E Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your computer contains safety
28. seseeceeesesesesanenens 24 Helpsand Support opis emie rarna teera KAS nd ain abit Wardens 25 Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery System s ecsssseeeeees 26 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ccccceseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeees 27 Frequently asked questions cccccccssssesssnsteseseeceseseseecesesesesesnsneseseeceeesesesesnanenees 27 Troubleshooting ennn e adhe EEE e tad sg se ET TE 29 Appendix A CRU instructions cccccsseecceseseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeesssneeeeeeeees 33 Replacing the battery pack cccccccccsessesssnstesesseseneeseeceesesesesnenesesescecesesssnananenees 33 Replacing the hard disk drive cccccccccsesesteteteseeceseseseecenesesesesnaenesesceeesesssnananenens 34 Replacine Mmemi Ory deses toreen ennea ae aeaee Stes e Rakan EEE EEn ERARE EAEE ERRET PERRETAN 40 Replacing the wireless LAN Card nesen aire n na e ii e aea 43 Replacing the thermal fan Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80 Touch Z50 70 Z50 75 esecceccceeseseseeneens 46 Replacing the keyboards enean rrerak nenei eann e aaa eR a KERRE 48 Removing the optical drives heiren Da ie at 53 Trademarks sassasnssussnnnnenenunnnnnnnunnnnunnnnennnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnn annann ananena 55 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Top view E Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m G40 80 Z40 70 Z40 75 OOOOOOOO Ot OUUUUUUUDUUUUUL JU C JIJLDUULULUULUDUUUOULU LC JIU
29. 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 Select models of the computer may have only one memory slot Refer to the actual product However the procedure for replacing the memory is the same as listed below To install DDR3 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 DDR3 SDRAM Do not touch the contact edge of the DDR3 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 Remove the Optical drive Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover 40 Appendix A CRU instructions Remove the DDR3 SDRAM 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 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 After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps reinstall the compartment cover Reinstall and tighten the screws Reinstal
30. ter Windows automatically installs a driver for that device After the driver has been installed you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps Note Typically Windows detects a new device after it has been connected 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 to that device Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the Windows notification area to remove the device before disconnecting 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 10 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m 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 gy Insert the connector into the RJ 45 port Bj Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer 11 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Right side view z a fat HB A 4 5 Combo audio Connects to headset jack No
31. tes e The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones by default 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 Note For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 13 USB port Connects to USB devices Notes e The blue port is a USB 3 0 port e For details see Connecting USB device on page 10 Optical drive Reads burns optical discs Kensington lock Attach a security lock not supplied here to help protect slot 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 permission For details on installing the security lock please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased Notes e Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole e You are responsible for evaluating selecting and implementing the locking devices and security features Lenovo offers no comment judgment or warranty regarding the function quality or performance of locking devices and security features 12 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory cards e Secure Digital SD card e MultiMediaCard MMC
32. tton in the lower left corner and select Shut down or sign out gt Shut down e Select KOJ Shut down in the upper right corner of the Start screen Note The operation depends on the BIOS setup Please refer to the actual product 19 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 Touch screen operation G50 80 Touch The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet using the multi touch screen or like a traditional notebook computer using the keyboard and touchpad E Multi touch gestures You can touch the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of tasks Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Tap Tap once on an item Performs an action such as starting an app opening a link or performing a command Similar to left clicking with a mouse Press and hold Press your finger down and leave it there for a moment Enables you to see detailed information before selecting an action Can also open a menu with more options Similar to right clicking with a mouse 20 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 Continued Frequently used gestures Zoom Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen Rotate Place two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand i Drag your finger across the screen 21 Tasks performed Zooms in and out on visual apps such as pictures and maps Can also jump to the beginning or end of a list Rotates an object
33. u can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when on the Desktop screen 18 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 for only a short time 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 e Close the display lid e Press the Power button e Open the charms and then select Settings Power Sleep Note Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep mode before you move your computer Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk causing loss of data To wake the computer do one of the following e Press any key on the keyboard Note If the computer does not awaken after pressing a key on the keyboard this means that the computer has entered an enhanced power saving mode e Press the Power button 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 e Open the charms and then select Settings Power Shut down e Press and hold or right click the Start bu
34. und a disables Airplane Decreases the volume level Displays all currently active apps Increases the volume level ox aa gene backlight of Toggles the display between Closes the currently active S the computer and an external window i devi evice m n Refreshes the desktop or the p Decreases the display currently active window brightness _ Enables disables the Increases the display touchpad brightness Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Setting hotkey mode By default the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey However you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility To disable the hotkey mode Shut down the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup ion ENTER to select an In the BIOS setup utility open the Configuration menu and change the setting of HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled figurati Item Specific Help System Time 18 53 521 System Date 11727 20131 Enable or Disable Hotkey Mode Wireless Enabled Enabled SATA Controller Hode AHCI Use the hotkey function by Graphic Device Discrete pressing single Fx key Use Power Beep Disabled legacy Fx function by pressing Intel Virtual Technology Disabled is BIOS Back Flash Disable Disabled Enabled Use the hotkey function by Disabled pressing Fn Fx key Use legacy Fx function by pressing Fx key directly fal mW F5 F6 F9
35. uter serviced 30 Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up Battery pack problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty Or Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery pack 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 being used Speakers are selected as the playback device Discharge and recharge the battery pack The surge protector in the battery pack might be active Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector then turn on the computer again Make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility correctly OneKey Recovery System problems Backup cannot be made Failure to restore system partition to factory default Make sure that you are currently using a Windows operating system There may not be enough space to store the backed up data You will need to free more hard disk space on your backup s partition The system partition e g the partition size or the drive capacity of C has been modified 31 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond The computer does not start from a device
36. you want The connected external device does not work To turn off your computer press and hold the Power button for four seconds or more If the computer still does not respond remove the AC power adapter and the battery pack Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility Make sure that 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 Make sure that the device is included in the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility correctly While turned off press the Novo button to select the device you want the computer to start from 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 high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive use an external device power adapter Otherwise the device may not be recognized or the system may shut down as a result 32 Appendix A CRU instructions Notes The illustrations used in this appendix are for the Lenovo Z50 70 unless otherwise stated The following steps about upgrading and replacing devices are the same for the Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m G40 80 G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m G50 80 G50 80
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