Lenovo IdeaCentre B40-30
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1. To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM module is installed correctly do as follows Press the Novo button to open the Novo button menu Select the BIOS Setup The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer 39 Appendix A CRU instructions Replacing the wireless LAN card To replace the wireless LAN card do the following Note Make sure the computer is turned off and all the cables disconnected from the computer before you replace the LAN card e Make sure the computer display is closed to avoid being damaged Remove the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery pack on page 33 Remove the screws II and then remove the bottom slot cover H Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables one black one white Remove the screw that secures the wireless LAN card Qj 40 Appendix A CRU instructions Remove the wireless LAN card H Install the new wireless LAN card and tighten the screw to secure the LAN card Reconnect the two wireless LAN cables one black one white Note When installing or reinstalling the wireless LAN card make sure to plug the black cable into the jack labeled AUX and the white cable into the jack labeled MAIN Reinstall the bottom slot cover and tighten the screws Reinstall the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery pack on page 33 41 Appendix A CRU instructions Replacing2. e Secure Digital SD card e Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC card e SD eXtended Capacity SDXC card e MultiMediaCard MMC Attention e Insert only one card in the slot at a time e This card reader does not support SDIO devices Such as SDIO Bluetooth and so on 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 remove it before inserting a memory card 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 Attention e Before removing a memory card disable it through Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media to avoid data corruption 13 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Bottom view 14 Battery latch manual Battery pack Battery latch spring loaded Bottom slot cover Keeps the battery pack secured in place Provide the power for the computer Keeps the battery pack secured in place The hard disk drive memory module and mini PCI Express Card are placed underneath Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time You 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 Registeri
3. 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 m 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 Shut down the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup How can I change the boot priority There are two boot priorities UEFI First and Legacy First To change the boot priority start the BIOS setup utility and set Boot Priority to UEFI First or Legacy First in the Boot menu 26 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting When do I need to change the boot priority The default boot priorities are UEFI First If you need to install a legacy operating system that is an earlier version than that of your current operating system on your computer you will need to change the boot priority to Legacy First The legacy operating system cannot be installed if you do not change the boot priority m Getting help How can I contact the customer support center See Chapter 3 Getting help and service of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide 27 Chapter 4 Troub
4. the optical drive To replace the optical drive do the following Note e Make sure the computer is turned off and all the cables disconnected from the computer before you replace the optical drive Make sure the computer display is closed to avoid being damaged Remove the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery pack on page 33 Remove the screw J B40 30 N40 30 B40 70 N40 70 B40 45 N40 45 B40 80 N40 80 42 Appendix A CRU instructions Gently pull the optical drive out from its cavity py Insert anew optical drive and tighten the screw to secure the drive Reinstall the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery pack on page 33 43 Appendix A CRU instructions Replacing the keyboard To replace the keyboard do the following Note Make sure the computer is turned off and all the cables disconnected from the computer before you replace the keyboard e Make sure the computer display is closed to avoid being damaged Remove the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery pack on page 33 Remove the screws Hl Turn the computer over and open the display panel 44 Appendix A CRU instructions Pull to unsnap the keyboard in the direction as shown by the arrows H El Lift up the keyboard H and detach the connector in the direction shown by the arrows H A Reinstall the new keyboard and tighten th
5. a power source before connecting it Otherwise the device may not be recognized e When the computer is in sleep mode you can only use the keyboard instead of the mouse to wake up the computer Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Connecting to a wired network 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 Hardware connections Cables DSL TV cable Telephone line Splitter TT Splitter BEES Ie Cable modem m DSL modem Not supplied Note The above diagrams are for reference only Actual connections method may vary Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details about how to configure your computer Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Right side view m B40 30 N40 30 B40 70 N40 70 B40 45 N40 45 B40 80 N40 80 m B50 30 B50 30 Touch B50 70 N50 70 B50 45 N50 45 B50 80 N50 80 E on a0 OE u HBH 5 H m Combo audio jack Connects to a headset Note e The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones e The record
6. ack e The surge protector in the battery might be active Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector then turn on the computer again e In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the EFI list Other problems Your computer does not respond The computer does not start from a device you want The connected external device does not work Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 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 battery pack and the AC power adapter e Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network e See the EFI list of the BIOS setup utility Make sure that the BIOS setup utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want e Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled Make sure that the device is included in the EFI list in the BIOS setup utility correctly 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 e 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 o
7. d select Settings fel Power Shut down Chapter 2 Learning the basics e Right click the Start button in the lower left corner and select Shut down or sign out gt Shut down Note This operation depends on your BIOS settings Please refer to the actual product 17 Chapter 2 Learning the basics Connecting to a wireless network E Enabling the wireless connection To connect to a wireless network do the following Ensure the airplane mode is turned off If the airplane mode is turned on press the hotkey F7 to turn this mode off View the available wireless networks For the Windows 7 operating system Click the wireless network connection status icon in the Windows notification area A list of available wireless networks will be displayed For the Windows 8 1 operating system Open the charms bar and select Settings fog gt 0o A list of available wireless networks will be displayed Click a network name in the list and then click Connect Note Some networks require a network security key or passphrase to connect To connect to one of those networks ask the network administrator or the Internet service provider ISP for the security key or passphrase m Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP and search the Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer 18 Chapter 2 Learning the basics Help and support If y
8. e Make sure that The battery 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 is charged and the temperature is within an acceptable range have the computer serviced The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work e If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC power adapter to the computer and then press the Fn key or the power button e 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 29 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speakers even when the volume is turned up Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the power and battery status indicator shows empty 0O Your computer operates after the power and battery status indicator shows empty The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery Hard disk drive problem 30 The hard disk drive does not work e Make sure that The mute function is off The combo audio jack is not used The speakers are selected as the playback device e Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy Management If the problem persists replace with a new battery p
9. e illustrations may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product 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 can be damaged SEAN E HBH FE Integrated camera on select models Built in microphone on select models Wireless antennas on select models Display Speakers Power button Fingerprint reader on select models Touchpad Touchpad buttons Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Used for video communication or taking photos Used for video conferencing voice narration or audio recording Connects to a wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio signals Provides visual output Provides audio output Press this button to turn on the computer Registers fingerprints that can be used as passwords to secure your computer Performs the same respective functions as a conventional mouse Slide your fingertip on the touch pad in the direction you wish to move the cursor Performs the functions of the left and right buttons as those of the left and right buttons ona conventional mouse Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad hotkeys and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard Numeric keypad Applicable for B50 N50 Se
10. e or distorted e Make sure that The display device driver is installed correctly The screen resolution and color quality are set correctly The monitor type is correct e Are the operating system or programs installed correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced BIOS password problems forgot my password 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 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting e If you forget your user password you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password e 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 e The battery power is getting low Connect the AC power adapter to the computer or replace the battery with a fully charged one
11. e screws Reinstall the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery pack on page 33 45 Appendix A CRU instructions The following table provides a list of CRUs for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions Self service CRUs Safety Warranty and Setup Guide User Guide AC power adapter Power cord x Battery pack Memory x Optional service CRUs Safety Warranty and Setup Guide User Guide Hard disk drive x Wireless LAN card x Keyboard x Optical drive x 46 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo OneKey VeriFace 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 CTO1
12. id the risk of electrical shock do not connect a telephone cable to the Ethernet port You can only connect an Ethernet cable to this port HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display USB 3 0 ports or USB Connect to USB devices For details see 2 0 ports Connecting USB devices on page 8 Note The USB 3 0 connector is compatible with USB 1 1 2 0 and 3 0 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m 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 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 newly connected device after connecting it and then installs the driver automatically However some devices might reguire you to install the driver before connecting Check the documentation provided by the manufacturer of the device before connecting Before disconnecting a USB storage device make sure your computer has finished using the device to transfer the data Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of the Windows desktop screen to remove the device before disconnecting Note e If your USB device uses a power cord connect the device to
13. in sleep mode Appendix A CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive do the following Remove the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery pack on page 33 Remove the screws 1 and then remove the bottom slot cover H KZ LZ 35 Appendix A CRU instructions 36 OO 000 Remove the hard disk drive by gently pulling it in the direction of the arrow H 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 Slide the new hard disk drive firmly into place and then reinstall the frame fixing screws to secure the drive Reinstall the bottom slot cover and tighten the screws Reinstall the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery pack on page 33 Appendix A CRU instructions Replacing the 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 modules are available in various capacities Note e 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 e Make sure the computer is turned off and all the cables disconnected from the computer before you replace the memor
14. ing function might not be supported if third party headphones or headsets are connected due to different industry standards USB port Connects to USB devices For details see Connecting USB devices on page 8 Novo button When the computer is off press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or to startup normally or the BIOS setup utility or to enter the boot menu 10 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer M Kensington lock 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 permission For details on installing the security lock please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased Note 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 H Optical drive Reads Burns an optical discs on select models 11 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 12 Front view om o0 E H System status indicators For details see System status indicators on page 12 Memory card slot Accepts mem
15. l name MT Lenovo B40 30 20390 80F1 Lenovo B40 70 20392 80F3 Lenovo B40 45 20394 80F5 Lenovo B50 30 20382 80ES Lenovo B50 30 Touch 20383 80ET Lenovo B50 70 20384 80EU Lenovo B50 45 20388 80F0 Lenovo N40 30 20460 80H4 Lenovo N40 70 20462 80H6 Lenovo N50 70 20439 80HA Lenovo N40 45 20461 80H5 Lenovo N50 45 20441 80HC Lenovo B40 80 20395 80F6 80LS Lenovo B50 80 20386 80EW 80LT Lenovo N40 80 20463 80H7 Lenovo N50 80 20440 80HB Contents Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer rrrenononnnnnnnnnnnn 1 EJ o AE o 1 eftsidE A A AE EE E T I chee Se EE A ESS 6 Re htside VIEW Vin a e a A EE EA ESTA levees E AE 10 EOI ai ADTA EEE E E TAA E I A E IAE 12 BOHOM VEM n r an n ln a ial 14 Chapter 2 Learning the basics oosronannnnnnnnnn nee rnnnnnnnnnnnnn 15 Configuring the operating system for the first time ososossnrncncncnnnnnnnnnu 15 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down e rrnrnrncncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnu 15 Connecting to a wireless network i isrnrnrnrncncnnnr cnnnn nosnou onen 18 Felpad support yria i ni 19 Operating system interfaces for the Windows 8 1 operating system 20 Charms and the charms bar for the Windows 8 1 operating system 21 Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system cssseecsseeeereeeeeees 23 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ooo
16. lenovo Lenovo B40 B50 N40 N50 User Guide A il Read the safety notic d import p h included manuals bef g your comp 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 or 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 might not be available on your computer and or your computer might include features that are not described in this user guide The illustrations used in this manual are for the Lenovo B50 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 December 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 Lenovo User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated Mode
17. leshooting Troubleshooting Display problems 28 When turn on the computer nothing appears on the screen When 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 Incorrect characters appear on the screen e 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 to make the screen brighter e If these items are set correctly and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced e Restore backed up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to its original factory contents using the recovery system If you still see only the cursor on the screen have the computer serviced e Your screen saver or power management might 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 the keyboard Press the power button Press F9 lt 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 unreadabl
18. ll lock Fn PgDn Activate the insert function Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Left side view m B40 30 N40 30 B40 70 N40 70 B40 45 N40 45 B50 30 B 50 30 Touch B50 45 N50 45 B40 80 N40 80 VLD ED SP a 1 A O H AH m B50 70 N50 70 B50 80 N50 80 jm m A Al L La nA H nd HA m AC power adapter jack Connects the AC power adapter H Lenovo OneLink When the AC power adapter is connected to the AC connector power adapter jack it provides power to the on select models computer and charges the battery When a supported ThinkPad OneLink Dock is connected to the Lenovo OneLink connector it can not only extend the computer capabilities but also provide AC power to the computer and charge the battery To use the Lenovo OneLink connector you need to remove the connector cover from the Lenovo OneLink connector first Note Ensure that you keep the connector cover Reattach it to the Lenovo OneLink connector when you are not using the Lenovo OneLink connector Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Ventilation slots Dissipates internal heat Attention e 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 X Danger e To avo
19. m Follow the on screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back up point Note 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 Make 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 e When the computer is in hibernation status you can not start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system by pressing the Novo button for Windows 7 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 24 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions This section lists freguently asked guestions by category m 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 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 Whe
20. ng the operating system e Creating a user account 8 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 m 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 guickly wake it up 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 Preform the following based on the operating system For the Windows 7 operating system Click Start Sleep For the Windows 8 1 operating system Open the charms bar then select Settings fe gt Power gt Sleep Attention e Wait until the power and battery status indicator light starts blinking green indicating that the computer is in sleep mode before you move your computer Moving your computer while the hard disk drive is spinning can damage the hard disk causing loss of data 15 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 16 To wake up the computer do one of the following e Press the power button e Press the Fn key on the keyboard Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time shut it down To shut down your computer e For the Windows 7 operating system Click Start Shut down e For the Windows 8 1 operating system Open the charms bar an
21. om Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility you need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Function key combinations To use the function key combinations press the Fn key J then press one of the function keys 9 B40 30 N40 30 B40 70 N40 70 B40 45 N40 45 B40 80 N40 80 JOOOOOOOULULUOLL JE UJUUJUUUUJUUUJUUUJU O UUULJUUULJUUU ax EC JVV a Uu UUU UUU B50 30 B50 30 Touch B50 70 N50 70 B50 45 N50 45 B50 80 N50 80 es cae cs cs ca e so os os ee LIDUUUUUU SSS SSS te OC JOL UJIUUUUUUU OLU z _SU00 LUOU The following is a brief introduction to the function key combinations Fn Home Activate the pause function Fn End Activate the break function Fn PgUp Enable disable the scro
22. ory cards not supplied For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 13 System status indicators The system status indicators show the current status of your computer Power and battery status indicator l e Green The battery has a charge between 20 and 100 and the AC adapter is not connected to the computer or the battery has a charge between 80 and 100 and the AC power adapter is connected to the computer e Blinking green The battery has a charge between 20 and 80 and the AC power adapter is connected to the computer or the computer is in sleep mode e Amber The battery has a charge between 5 and 20 and the AC adapter is not connected to the computer e Blinking amber The battery has a charge of 20 or less and the AC power adapter is connected to the computer e Off The battery is detached or the battery has a charge of 5 or less and the AC adapter is not connected to the computer or the computer is powered off or in hibernate mode Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Hard disk drive indicator When this indicator is on the hard disk drive is reading or writing data Attention e When the indicator is on do not put the computer into sleep mode or turn off the computer e When the indicator is on do not move the computer Sudden physical shock might cause hard disk drive errors Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory card
23. ou have questions about using the Windows operating system refer to Windows Help and Support To access Windows Help and Support e For the Windows 7 operating system Click Start Help and Support e For the Windows 8 1 operating system Open the charms bar and select Settings and then select Help on the Settings menu Press the Windows key Fn F1 or Fn F1 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 explore 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 19 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 20 Operating system interfaces for the Windows 8 1 operating system 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 Desktop tile on the Start screen e Press the Windows key D To switch from the desktop to the Start screen do one of the following e Select Start from the charms bar e Press the Windows key i e Move the cursor to the lower left corner and then select the Start screen button Start screen Desktop Chapter 2 Learning the basics Charms and the charms bar for the Windows 8 1 operating system Charms are navigation buttons that le
24. ptical disk drive use an external device power adapter Otherwise the device might not be recognized or system shut down might result 31 Appendix A CRU instructions 32 Customer Replaceable Units CRUs are parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer If a CRU is determined to be defective during the warranty period a replacement CRU will be provided to the customer Customers are responsible for installing the self service CRUs for this product Customers also can install optional service CRUs which might require some technical skills or tools or request that a technician install the optional service CRU under the terms of the applicable warranty service type for your country or region Notes e The illustrations used in this chapter are of the Lenovo B50 70 unless otherwise stated The illustrations in this manual might differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product Appendix A CRU instructions Replacing the battery pack Note e Use only the battery provided by Lenovo Any other batteries could ignite or explode e Make sure the computer is turned off and all the cables disconnected from the computer before you replace the battery pack e Make sure the computer display is closed to avoid being damaged To replace the battery pack do the following Unlock the manual battery latch EJ While holding the spring loaded battery latch in the unlocked position H remove the batte
25. re 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 m 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 preinstalled software you can find the installation program on the D partition of your hard disk If you cannot find the installation program there download it from the Lenovo consumer support Web site 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 D partition of your hard disk You can also download the latest device drivers from the Lenovo consumer support Web site 25 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting m Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with recovery discs Use the 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 Close all open programs and then restart the back up process Check to see if the destination media is damaged
26. ries The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad To enable or disable the keypad press the Numeric Lock key Num Lock I00000G0OGGGIGGGOGGIGOIOIG U UUUUUUUUUUUU UEO J UUUUUUUUUUUUUGEET UUUWUUUUVUUUUUL JOC UUUUUUUUUUUEOUJEJ JEJU JUI UULU Note The numeric lock indicator is on when the numeric keypad is enabled Hotkeys You can access certain system settings guickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys A Mutes unmutes the sound utes unmu u Decreases the volume level Increases the volume level Closes the currently active oa window Refreshes the desktop or the EJ currently active window J Enables disables the touchpad E Enables disables Airplane mode Switches the active program Turns the LCD screen backlight JJ on off Projects to a connected display Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Note If you change the HotKey Mode fr
27. rrnnnnnnnnn nen nn 25 Frequently asked guestions is rnrnrnrnrnrncnrnrncncncncntnt rntnnnr nano 25 Troubleshoot E ane e sira Ii inz TERR 28 Appendix A CRU instructions oouunnn nnnnnnnn none nn 32 Replacing the battery Pack ccscissesessccsossnsssncsshsseteaseonsrstvedeosetstiscsasoessvgsaabesesseseueuness 33 Replacing the hard disk drive wo eee cece ceeeeeceseeeeeeecesesesseeeeneneeseeeeees 34 Replacing the MMOL 212 eso hv 37 Replacing the wireless LAN card oo eee ceeeeeeeee ee cesseeeeneteseseenenesseseeeeeees 40 Replacing the optical driv i ieei r 42 Replacing the keyboarde A sal 44 TrademarkS 1 s si2i2n 220 h huz zi sudu la Tdi M V VAZNE Tula Z k totais AT Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Top view m B40 30 N40 30 B40 70 N40 70 B40 45 N40 45 B40 80 N40 80 hn i gooo OO Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m B50 30 B50 30 Touch B50 70 N50 70 B50 45 N50 45 B50 80 N50 80 Note e The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from the outside e Th
28. ry pack in the direction shown by the arrow H Install a fully charged battery pack Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position 33 Appendix A CRU instructions 34 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 for upgrading or repair The connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes or drive swapping e The preinstalled software are not included on an optional hard disk drive e Make sure the computer is turned off and all the cables disconnected from the computer before you replace the hard disk drive e Make sure the computer display is closed to avoid being damaged Handling a hard disk drive e Do not drop the drive or subject it to physical shock Put the drive on a material such as soft cloth that absorbs any physical shock e Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive e Do not touch the connector of the drive The hard disk 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 hard disk drive while the system is operating or
29. t installed on some models Please refer to the actual product 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 do the following Click OneKey Recovery on the home screen to start the Lenovo One Key Recovery system Click System Backup Select a back up location and click Next to start the backup Note e You can choose a back up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device The back up process may take a while The back up process is only available when Windows can be started normally Restoring You can choose to restore the system partition to its original status or toa previously created back up point To restore the system partition do the following Press the Novo button or click OneKey Recovery on the home screen to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Click System Recovery The computer restarts to the recovery environment 23 Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery syste
30. t you access basic tasks guickly Charms include Search Share Start Devices and Settings The charms bar is the menu that contains the charms To display the charms bar do one of the following e Move the cursor to the upper right or lower right corner until the charms bar is displayed e Press the 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 21 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 22 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 Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen Fay Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to connected external devices including the devices to play print and project fe 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 on the Desktop screen 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 Note The OneKey Recovery system is no
31. y e Make sure the computer display is closed to avoid being damaged e Two memory channels are supported Both channels should have a memory of the same size and rank You should install the ram in Slot 1 if there is only ONE ram module B40 30 N40 30 B50 30 To install a DDR3 SDRAM module 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 module Remove the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery pack on page 33 Remove the screws and then remove the bottom slot cover H 37 Appendix A CRU instructions If two DDR3 SDRAM modules are already installed in the memory slot remove one of them to make room for the new one by pulling 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 module with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the new module at a 30 45 angle Push the DDR3 SDRAM module down until the latches on both sides of the socket lock into its position After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps reinstall the bottom slot cover 38 Appendix A CRU instructions Reinstall the battery pack For details see Replacing the battery pack on page 33
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