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1. NW Je JC Je JC JG JC JCJC JC Je J JCJ C JU UUUOO O UOUOUDE UUUUUUVUUUUUUUUE COJUJOJOOJOJOOC JE UUUUUUUUUUUJE OOO UUUJOOC Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m Z50 70 Z50 75 E JJ JJ 3 J J J J Jc JOA BOOT SUDU UULU TOJOOOOUUOOUT ODE JUUUUUUUUJUU J HUE LJCJOOCOC JUL JU Mutes unmutes the sound Be disables Airplane Displays all currently active Decreases the volume level ap n y y Increases the volume level ax m US backlight of Toggles the display between ew a a gehe oa he Omai m external HM device S Refreshes the desktop or the Decreases the displa currently active window Iu brightness ie Enables disables the Increases the displa s touchpad E4 brightness dd 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 B2. Fn Home Activates the pause function Fn End Activates the break function Fn PgUp Enables disables the scroll lock Fn PgDn Activates the insert function Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m Z50 70 Z50 75 SOCIOL COCOCOCOCODDOC JEL g0 5 UUUUUUUUUJU mm S HHHLELEEER THEE J oat U U ae g 4 The following describes the features of each function key Fn Home Activates the pause function Fn End Activates the break function Fn PgUp Enables disables the scroll lock Fn PgDn Activates the system reguest Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings guickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m Z40 70 Z40 75
3. Bi EH A H n O COO XODOODOOOOOCOOOCOOCOCCOOOCCOCCO UUUUUUUUUUJUUJUCU UULU UJUUJUJUUUJUUJUUUU U UUUUUUJUJUUJUUU gog CUJUJUUJUJUOUJOUJOUJUU UUJUU UUL UUUJUU n 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 Bg 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 Wireless 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 to
4. Model name MT Lenovo G40 30 20417 80FY Lenovo G40 45 20374 80E1 Lenovo G40 70 20369 80DX Lenovo G40 70m 20422 80G3 Lenovo G50 30 20418 80G0 Lenovo G50 45 20375 80E3 Lenovo G50 70 20351 80DY Lenovo G50 70m 20423 80G4 Lenovo Z40 70 20366 80E6 Lenovo Z40 75 20360 80DW Lenovo Z50 70 20354 80E7 Lenovo Z50 75 20356 80EC Contents Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer eene 1 TOP VIEW ih ase hti arn n EH IB e HERO SHEER O n 1 efteside VIGW ree retro e tero eee veda dece e Ce fu eere aue ere re DE P DP Ee ree og 9 RiShtside VIS Wice o hla nA 12 ErontVvIeW ax A U ates E ta ite eves 14 BOttOni VIEW citet tt ertt re em dete NA ete dedit ated et fe ees 15 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 sees 16 Configuring the operating system for the first time sssssssssss 16 Operating system interfaces seta dedere ree teniente inet 16 The sch arms ideni iine br ieri e n be e Hb es 17 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down sss 19 Connecting to a wireless network ssssssssssseeeeeeeneeeene 20 Help and Suppott eret etl did dae aee eee 21 Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery System 22 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting eee 23 Frequently asked questions sse nene nnns 23 Troubleshooting inea er a et dn fae set ette
5. 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 the 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
6. How can I start the BIOS setup utility To start the BIOS setup utility Q 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 Support The legacy operating system such as Windows Linux or Dos etc cannot be installed if you don t change the boot mode m 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 24 s Troubleshooting Display problems When I 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
7. 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 te 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 I Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen f 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 you can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when on the Desktop screen 18 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 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 quickly wake it to resume use bypassing the startup process To put the computer to sleep do one of the following Close the display lid Press the Power button Open the charms and then select Settings Es Power Sleep Note Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indic
8. To connect to one of those networks ask the network administrator or the Internet service provider ISP for the security key or passphrase 20 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 Select Settings charm then select Help Press F1 or Fn F1 depending on your keyboard layout You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer You can also get online help and support by clicking 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 21 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 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 reas
9. 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 Accepting the end user license agreement Configuring the Internet connection Registering the operating system Creating a user account 8 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 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 Select Start EJ from the charms bar Press the Windows key Move the cursor to the lower left corner and then select the Start button Start screen Desktop 16 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 8 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 Move the cursor to the upper right or lower right corner until the charms bar is displayed e Press Windows key fa C
10. a fee will be charged for parts and service 25 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 pack 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 stat
11. 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 B 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 the system to its original factory status 23 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 B 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
12. Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables one black one grey IM E Ma x X Note The wireless LAN card in select models may have only one cable black 39 Appendix A CRU instructions Q Remove the screw that secures the wireless LAN card H AAT o a lt o NE UN Take out the wireless LAN card Ell cx A Install the new wireless LAN card Reinstall and tighten the screw 40 Appendix A CRU instructions Reconnect the two wireless LAN cables one black one grey NS e de RN Note When installing or reinstalling the wireless card e In models with a wireless LAN card that has two cables El Plug the black cable MAIN into the jack labeled M Main Plug the grey cable AUX into the jack labeled A Aux n 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 B Reinstall the battery pack Turn the computer over again Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer 41 Appendix A CRU instructions s 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 i
13. IOS setup utility To disable the hotkey mode Shut down the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup Up and Down to change option ENTER to select an option In the BIOS setup utility open the Configuration menu and change the setting of HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled Item Specific Help System Time 18 53 521 System Date 11 27 20131 Enable or Disable Hotkey Mode Wireless Enabled Enabled SATA Controller Mode 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 Fn Fx key BIOS Back Flash Disable Disabled Enabled Use the hotkey function by Disabled pressing Fn Fx key Use legacy Fx function by pressing Fx key directiy pi LI F5 F6 F9 ESC 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 El Novo button When the computer is off or in hibernation mode press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey
14. Recovery System or the BIOS setup utility or to enter the boot menu Note For details see Lenovo OneKey Recovery System on page 22 E Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that the ventilation slots are not blocked or else the computer may overheat H VGA port Connects to external display devices H RJ 45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network MH HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an Ethernet display USB port Connects to USB devices Notes The blue port is a USB 3 0 port For details see Connecting USB device on page 10 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer B 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 computer 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 Me
15. al drive Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Remove the screws that secure the compartment cover Ell b Remove the compartment cover H Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m Z40 70 Z40 75 31 Appendix A CRU instructions Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m Z50 70 Z50 75 Remove the frame fixing screws El Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m Z40 70 Z40 75 H H H e 32 Appendix A CRU instructions Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m Z50 70 Z50 75 H H H Pull the hard disk drive tab in the direction shown by arrow EJ Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m Z40 70 Z40 75 33 Appendix A CRU instructions Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m Z50 70 Z50 75 p dm _ I Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame H Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m Z40 70 Z40 75 34 Appendix A CRU instructions Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m 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 B Reinstall and tight
16. 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 Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole Youare 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 B Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory cards Secure Digital SD card MultiMediaCard MMC Notes Insert only one card in the slot at a time 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 Q 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 8 Front view System status indicators Symbol Indicator b Power Bat
17. ating 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 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 Press the Power button B 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 Open the charms and then select Settings B Power Shut down Right click the Start button in the lower left corner and select Shut down or sign out gt Shut down 19 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 8 Connecting to a wireless network Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions do one of the following Press to disable airplane mode Open the charms and select Settings E 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
18. d 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 27 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond The computer does not start from a device 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 dev
19. dia 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 Ef Insert the connector into the RJ 45 port EJ 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 H H H H H Combo audio Connects to headset jack Notes e The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones by default Therecording 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 The blue port is a USB 3 0 port For details see Connecting USB device on page 10 Optical drive on Reads burns optical discs select models Kensington lock Attach a security lock not supplied here to help protect slot your computer from theft
20. e 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 Reinstall the battery pack Turn the computer over again 37 Appendix A CRU instructions Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer Note 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 fg To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly do as follows Q 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 38 Appendix A CRU instructions e Replacing the wireless LAN card To replace the wireless LAN card do the following Turn off the computer then disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and then turn the computer over Q Remove the battery pack Remove the Optical drive
21. en the screws Reinstall the battery pack Turn the computer over again Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer 35 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 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 36 Appendix A CRU instructions Remove the DDR3 SDRAM by pressing out on the latches on both edges of th
22. ice 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 28 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 G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m Z40 70 Z40 75 Z50 70 Z50 75 Make sure the battery pack has been removed before replacing any devices s 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 0000 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 J 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 Con
23. lenovo Lenovo User Guide A AH Read the safety notices and important tips in the 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 For details refer to Guides amp Manuals at http support lenovo com First Edition February 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 User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated
24. llustration Efl Gently pull the optical drive out H 42 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 replacement instructions eden 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 Optical drive O 43 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 44 lenovo v LOZ EUIUD o ous 159 en US Rev AAOO
25. nect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer 29 Appendix A CRU instructions s 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 freguent changes or drive swapping The preinstalled softwares are not included on an optional hard disk drive Handling a hard disk drive Donot drop the drive or subject it to physical shocks Put the drive on a material such as soft cloth that absorbs the physical shock Donot 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 30 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 Q Remove the battery pack Q Remove the Optic
26. ocess 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 Q Press the Novo button From the Novo button menu select the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System and press Enter 22 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting s Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions by category B Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your 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 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 B 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
27. ons which explains why the available disk space is less than the stated capacity m Backing up the system partition You can back up the system partition to an image file To back up the system partition Q 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 Remove the removable hard disk drive before starting the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Otherwise data from the removable hard disk drive might be lost The back up process may take a while The back up process is only available when Windows can be started normally B 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 Q 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 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 pr
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29. tery od om Indicator Charge status status On solid white Blinking Off On solid white On solid amber Blinking slowly white Blinking slowly amber Blinking quickly amber Charging Discharging Discharging Charging Charging Charging Discharging 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 blinking color will change to white The battery has less than 5 charge Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Bottom view Bg n H 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
30. uchpad by pressing Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer B Using the keyboard Numeric keypad Lenovo G50 30 G50 45 G50 70 G50 70m Z50 70 Z50 75 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key ey co ss HEHAELOOE HE JUU UUO UUV JUL C JLJLULOCOCOCOCOCOCODOC UUW WOVE LULU Function key combinations Enter BE Through the use of the function keys you can change operational features instantly To use this function press and hold Fn Kl then press one of the function keys EJ Lenovo G40 30 G40 45 G40 70 G40 70m Z40 70 Z40 75 I JC JC J G JE 36 JC 6730 6 C eed OUJUUUUUUUUOUCE OUU UOUUUUUUUCE O LOCO DOCE u i Jo TIOOCIOGUJ The following describes the features of each function key
31. us 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 computer serviced 26 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 har
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