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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions 

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This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find 
detailed answers. For details about each publication included in the package with 
your computer, see 

Lenovo IdeaPad Y430 Setup Poster

. 

What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer?

See “Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information“ for detailed 

information about safety. 

 How can I prevent problems with my computer?

See “Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information” on page 68 of this 

guide. More tips can be found in Chapter 1 and 2.

What are the main hardware features of my new computer?

More information can be found in Chapter 1 and 2.

Where can I find the detailed specifications for my computer?

See http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.

I need to upgrade a device 

or

 I need to replace one of the following: the hard 

disk drive, memory, or the keyboard.

See “Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)” on page 113 of 

this guide.

My computer is not operating properly.

Study the relevant information in Chapter 2.

Summary of Contents for 278182U - IdeaPad Y430 Dual Core T3400 2.16 GHz

Page 1: ...Lenovo IdeaPad Y430 User Guide User Guide V1 0 V1 0 ...

Page 2: ...ucts and or services are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo if any or the standard terms of this commercial license or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under these terms then we provide this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software Restricted Rights at FA...

Page 3: ...ompliant designation Lenovo computers of the following machine types if the ENERGY STAR mark is affixed have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY STAR 4 0 program requirements for computers 20005 2781 By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the power management features of your computer you reduce the consumption of electricity Reduced electrical consumption co...

Page 4: ...p or System Standby mode press any key on your keyboard For more information about these settings refer to your Windows Help and Support information system Table 1 ENERGY STAR power management features by operating system Windows XP Windows Vista Turn off monitor After 10 minutes Turn off hard disks After 30 minutes System standby After 20 minutes System hibernates After 2 hours Power plan Balance...

Page 5: ... and operating system when calculating hard disk capacity Hard disk manufacturers use a radix of 1000 i e 1G 1 000MB 1MB 1 000KB 1KB 1 000 bytes However when identifying hard disk capacity operating systems use a radix of 1024 i e 1GB 1 024MB 1MB 1 024KB 1KB 1 024 bytes The standard adopted by your computer is that of the hard disk manufacturers Since the standards adopted by the hard disk manufac...

Page 6: ...re hard disk mirror and OneKey Rescue System program files The size of the reserved space for this partition varies according to the model operating system and software of the computer For the sake of safety this partition is not evident which is commonly referred to as a hidden partition In addition after the hard disk is partitioned or formatted the system will assign a certain amount of hard di...

Page 7: ...ing your computer 26 Installing Device Drivers 35 Using battery and AC adapter 35 Chapter 3 Using external devices 40 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device 40 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device 42 Connecting a PC card device 43 Connecting an external display 45 Connecting a headphone and audio device 47 Connecting an external microphone 49 Connecting a Bluetooth device 50 Chapter 4 Troubleshoot...

Page 8: ...ice Telephone Numbers 111 Appendix B Customer Replaceable Units CRUs 113 Appendix C Specifications 114 Specifications 114 Appendix D Notices 116 Notices 116 Wireless related information 119 TV tuner information 121 Electronic Emissions Notices 124 WEEE and Recycling Statements 130 EU WEEE Statements 131 Japan Recycling Statements 132 Notice for Users in the U S A 134 Notice on Deleting Data from Y...

Page 9: ...Contents iii ...

Page 10: ...1 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Computer Top View The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Integrated camera 22 ...

Page 11: ...ant text and graphics Note Polymethyl methacrylate PMMA film is used on specific models which has excellent strength and transparency Touch inductive panel and Multi media buttons 17 OneKey Rescue System button 19 Power button Use the Power button to turn on the computer Speakers Built in speakers for rich powerful sound Array Microphone built in The built in microphone with noise reduction can be...

Page 12: ...eft side View Security keyhole Your computer comes with a security keyhole You can purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole Note Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole ...

Page 13: ...he computer Important Make sure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the fan louvers or else overheating of the computer may occur LAN port 23 Modem port 25 HDMI connector 46 VGA port 45 USB 2 0 port 40 Microphone jack external 49 Headphone SPDIF jack external 47 ...

Page 14: ...5 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Computer Right side View ...

Page 15: ... 2 0 port 40 Optical drive 20 AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and charge the internal battery Note To prevent damage to the computer and battery pack use the supplied AC adapter only PCI Express card new card slot 43 ...

Page 16: ...7 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Computer Front View ...

Page 17: ...ystem status indicators The system status indicators show the current status of your computer Wireless device switch Use this switch to simultaneously turn on or turn off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices CIR port 22 Multi media reader slot 21 ...

Page 18: ...9 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Computer Bottom View ...

Page 19: ...ry latch keeps the battery pack secured in place When you insert a battery pack this latch automatically secures the battery in place To remove the battery hold this latch in the unlocked position Wireless LAN Card compartment The Lenovo wireless network card is secured in a compartment Important Do not disassemble or replace the wireless LAN card by yourself If you do need to ask a Lenovo authori...

Page 20: ...in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the Power On Self Test POST process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed Note 1 Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this computer to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability 2 If you only insert one memory card in the compartment plug it into the slot near the m...

Page 21: ...eep do one of the following Click Start and select Sleep from the Start menu Press Fn F1 Warning Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep 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 the power button Press any ke...

Page 22: ...click buttons at the bottom of the keyboard To move the cursor on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move The functions of the left and right click buttons correspond to those of the left and right mouse buttons on a conventional mouse ...

Page 23: ...Bus USB device on page 40 Using the Keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in the standard keyboard Numeric Keypad The keyboard has keys that when enabled work as a 10 key numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press Fn Insert NmLk The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product ...

Page 24: ...2 Using Your Computer Function Key Combinations Through the use of the function keys you can change operational features instantly To use this function press and hold the Fn key then press one of the function keys ...

Page 25: ...d normal mode Fn F5 Enable disable the built in wireless device feature Fn F8 Enable disable the touch pad Fn F9 Play pause Media Player playback Fn F10 Stop Media Player playback Fn F11 Skip to the previous track Fn F12 Skip to the next track Fn Insert NmLk Enable disable the Numeric keypad Fn Delete ScrLk Enable disable Scroll Lock Fn PrtSc SysRq System request Fn Pause Break Pause to view the s...

Page 26: ...17 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Special keys and buttons Your computer has several special keys and buttons Touch inductive panel and multi media buttons 0 1 0 ...

Page 27: ...olby function setup screen Multi media control buttons Play Pause Stop Previous track Next track Equalizer buttons Jazz Pop Dance Classical Normal Multi media buttons Switch between Multi media control buttons and Equalizer buttons Change volume Press the to switch between Multi media control buttons and Equalizer buttons 0 1 0 1 0 ...

Page 28: ...ystem button to turn on the computer please ensure that your computer is not connected with other peripherals such as USB storage device etc otherwise the system may not operate properly For details see OneKey Rescue System User Guide Note When your computer is running Windows Vista and if you have the OneKey Recovery application installed you can start the application by pressing the OneKey Rescu...

Page 29: ...sc Media with various applications such as Windows Media Player Lenovo Blu ray Disc Player or Windows Media Center and so on For convenient CDs DVDs Blu ray Disc Media playing see Touch inductive panel and multi media buttons on page 17 Copying files to CDs DVDs You can copy files to your CDs DVDs with Power2Go a software for burning data music videos and photos onto CDs and DVDs For instructions ...

Page 30: ...edia Reader slot used to insert a memory card such as an SD Card a Multi media Card a Memory Stick an xD Picture Card an SD pro card or a Memory Stick pro card Note Only use the memory card listed above for more information about the usage read the instructions shipped with the memory card ...

Page 31: ...pecific models only You can use the remote control with Windows Media Center for convenient media enjoyment For details of the remote control operation see the instructions supplied with it Using the Integrated Camera With the built in camera you can take photos or movies and use with various applications such as EasyCapture MSN or Yahoo Messenger and so on Note If you use Windows Vista you need t...

Page 32: ... DSL cable modem connection and local area network LAN wireless LAN for wireless connection and modem port for dial up connection Using LAN port The LAN port supports a standard RJ 45 connector and allows you to connect the computer to a high speed DSL cable modem connection and local area network LAN ...

Page 33: ...telephone cable to the LAN port or else a short circuit of the computer might occur Using wireless LAN An isotropic antenna system is built into the display for optimal reception enabling wireless communication wherever you are To enable wireless communications do the following 1 Slide the Wireless device switch latch to the right 2 Press Fn F5 ...

Page 34: ...internet service provider ISP Important Do not connect the modem port to a digital circuit cable or else the current in the digital circuit may damage the modem To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger for example No 24 AWG telecommunication line cord listed by Underwriters Laboratories UL or certified by the Canadian Standards Association CSA ...

Page 35: ...ermission Attach a security lock to the keyhole of the computer then secure the chain on the lock to a stationary object Refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock Refer to the Left side View on page 3 for the location of the security keyhole Note You are responsible for evaluating selecting and implementing the locking devices and security features Lenovo makes no comments judgement...

Page 36: ...hers Once you set a password and enable it a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer Enter your password at the prompt The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password Make sure that only authorized individuals access your computer Establishing different kinds of passwords requires that other possible users know the proper passwords in order to access your...

Page 37: ...e BIOS Setup Utility but only a part of the options can be set User password can not be set if Supervisor password is not set Hard disk drive HDD passwords Once an HDD password is set you need to enter it to get access to the hard disk You can set the HDD password through Hard Disk Security Setting in the BIOS Setup Utility Note If you set passwords through the BIOS Setup Utility and put your comp...

Page 38: ...to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination Type it in the Enter New Password field 5 Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field Retype the password you just entered to verify it 6 Commit your password to memory and press the Enter key 7 Press F10 to exit 8 Select OK in the Setup Confirmation window Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password To change the password...

Page 39: ...ss the Enter key 2 Select Enter Current Password and type in the correct password and press the Enter key thrice Note Make sure the Password on boot is set to Enabled if you need the password protection at power on To set a User Password 1 Turn on your computer Press F2 while the initial screen is displayed The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens 2 Select Security using the cursor directional keys 3 S...

Page 40: ...sword window opens 2 Choose your user password which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination Type correct password in the Enter Current Password field Then press Enter key once to move to the Enter New Password field type a new user password in 3 Press the Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field Retype the password you just entered to verify it 4 Commit...

Page 41: ... password and a user password both as the Hard Disk Password you need to selectUser Master through Built in HDD1 Password Select in BIOS Setup Utility You need to set a master password and a user password both as the Hard Disk Password Either of the passwords can be used to get access to the Hard disk Any change or removal to the master password deletes the user password To set a hard disk passwor...

Page 42: ...t Set HDD User Password and press the Enter key The Set Hard Disk User Password screen opens 7 Choose your Hard Disk User Password which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination Type it in the Enter New Password field 8 Press Enter key once to move to the Confirm New Password field Retype the password you just entered to verify it 9 Commit any password to memory and pres...

Page 43: ...ved To remove the HDD master password select Set HDD Master Password and type correct HDD master password in the Enter Current Password field and press the Enter key thrice To change the HDD user password select Set HDD User Password and type correct HDD user password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter key to move to the Enter New Password field and type a new HDD user password in...

Page 44: ... Using battery and AC adapter When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets you depend on battery power to keep your computer running Different computer components consume power at different rates The more you use the power intensive components the faster you consume battery power Your Computer Batteries Your computer batteries enable you to do more save more and spend more time ...

Page 45: ...how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display Using the AC Adapter The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium ion Li ion battery pack provided with it or from AC power through the AC adapter While you use AC power the battery charges automatically The AC adapter that comes with your computer has two basic components 1 The transformer pac...

Page 46: ...connect it from the electrical outlet Do not wrap the power cord tightly around the AC power transformer pack when it is connected to the transformer You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed You need to charge it in any of the following conditions When you purchase a new battery If the battery status indicator amber starts blinking If...

Page 47: ... the life of the battery the computer does not start recharging the battery if the remaining power is no less than 95 percent Handling the Battery Danger Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack Attempting to do so can cause an explosion or liquid leakage from the battery pack A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not co...

Page 48: ...ain Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack Do not short circuit the battery pack Keep the battery pack away from children Danger Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills When disposing of the battery comply with local ordinances or regulations and your company s safety standards ...

Page 49: ...devices wait at least five seconds after the computer is shut down to disconnect external devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device Your computer comes with three Universal Serial Bus compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as a keyboard mouse camera hard disk drive printer and scanner USB allows devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the computer hot swappin...

Page 50: ...Using external devices Attention When using high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD use external device power adapter Otherwise it will cause the device unable to be recognized and used or system shut down ...

Page 51: ...devices 42 Connecting an IEEE 1394 device Your computer comes with one IEEE 1394 connector used for connecting devices that are compatible with the IEEE 1394 interface such as digital video cameras and external hard disk drives ...

Page 52: ...r 3 Using external devices Connecting a PC card device Your computer comes with PCI Express card new card slot used for connecting PC card devices that are compatible with the PCI Express card new card interface ...

Page 53: ...ess card Gently slide the PCI Express card with the front label facing upward Slide until it clicks into place Removing a PCI Express card 1 Push the PCI Express card until you hear a click 2 Gently pull the PCI Express card out of the PCI Express card slot ...

Page 54: ...al display to your computer such as VGA monitor and HDMI monitor Specific models only Connecting a VGA monitor You can connect a VGA monitor by using a VGA port To connect a VGA monitor plug the display cable to VGA port on your computer To shift to other connected display devices press Fn F3 ...

Page 55: ...ecific models only You can connect an HDMI monitor by using an HDMI port Specific models only To connect an HDMI monitor use HDMI cable not supplied to connect HDMI monitor to the HDMI connector on your computer To shift to other connected display devices press Fn F3 ...

Page 56: ...Using external devices Connecting a headphone and audio device Your computer comes with one headphone SPDIF jack used for connecting headphones speakers and audio devices that are compatible with the SPDIF interface ...

Page 57: ... of headphones or earphones for a long period of time at high volume can be dangerous if the output of the headphones or earphone connectors do not comply with specifications of EN 50332 2 The headphone output connector of your computer complies with EN 50332 2 Sub clause 7 This specification limits the computer s maximum wide band true RMS output voltage to 150 mV To help protect against hearing ...

Page 58: ...49 Chapter 3 Using external devices Connecting an external microphone Your computer comes with one external microphone jack used for connecting external microphone ...

Page 59: ...etooth devices such as computers PDAs and cell phones Enabling Bluetooth communications 1 Slide the Wireless device switch latch to the right 2 Press Fn F5 Note When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function turn it off to save battery power For details on connecting a Bluetooth device please refer to Bluetooth device s manual ...

Page 60: ...n I prevent problems with my computer See Chapter 6 Safety Use and Care Information on page 68 of this guide More tips can be found in Chapter 1 and 2 What are the main hardware features of my new computer More information can be found in Chapter 1 and 2 Where can I find the detailed specifications for my computer See http consumersupport lenovo com I need to upgrade a device or I need to replace ...

Page 61: ...n I contact the Customer Support Center See Chapter 5 Getting Help and Service on page 63 of this Guide For the phone numbers of the Customer Support Center nearest to you See Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers on page 111 Where can I find warranty information For the warranty applicable to your computer including the warranty period and type of warranty service see Appendix A Lenovo Limite...

Page 62: ...off the computer then turn it on again and listen again If you are using an external monitor See Computer Screen Problems on page 57 If a user password is set enter the correct password and press Enter If the user password prompt does not appear the brightness level might be set to minimum brightness Adjust the brightness level by pressing Fn If the screen still remains blank make sure that The ba...

Page 63: ...When I turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank screen Restore backed up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to the original factory contents using OneKey Recovery If you still see only the cursor on the screen have the computer serviced My screen goes blank while the computer is on Your screen saver or power management may be enabled Do on...

Page 64: ...drive replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service If you forget your supervisor password 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 Keyboard Pro...

Page 65: ...operating temperature is within the acceptable range See Specifications on page 114 If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range have the computer serviced The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately turns off The battery power is getting low Connect the AC adapter to the computer or replace the battery with a fully charged one The computer does not...

Page 66: ...ou cannot turn off the computer reset the computer Unsaved data may be lost To reset the computer press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer is still not reset remove the AC adapter and the battery Computer Screen Problems The screen is blank Do the following If you are using the AC adapter or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on is blue press Fn to m...

Page 67: ...ly set 3 Click the Advanced Settings button 4 Click the Adapter tab 5 Make sure that the correct device driver name is shown in the adapter information window Note The device driver name depends on the video chip that has been installed on your computer 6 Click the Properties button If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation enter the password or provide confirmation Check t...

Page 68: ...TFT technology Your computer s display contains multiple thin film transistors TFTs A small number of missing discolored or bright dots on the screen might exist all the time A message Unable to create overlay window appears when you try to start DVD playback or You get poor or no playback while running video playback DVD playback or game applications Do either of the following If you are using 32...

Page 69: ...DIF in Chapter 3 Battery Problems The battery cannot be fully charged by the power off method in the standard charge time for your computer For details See Checking Battery Status in Chapter 2 Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty or Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty Discharge and recharge the battery The operating time for a f...

Page 70: ...sk drive does not work In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot Sequence correctly A Startup Problem The Microsoft Windows operating system does not start Use the OneKey Recovery to help solve or identify your problem For details about OneKey Recovery see OneKey Rescue System User Guide Other Problems Your computer does not respond To turn o...

Page 71: ...oes not start from a device you want See the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utility Make sure that the startup sequence in the BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled In the Boot menu in the BIOS Setup Utility make sure that the device is included in the Boot priority order list ...

Page 72: ...what to do if you experience a problem with your computer and whom to call for service should it be necessary Microsoft Service Packs are the latest software source for Windows product updates They are available by means of a Web download connection charges may apply or from a disc For more specific information and links go to the Microsoft Web site at http www microsoft com Lenovo offers Up and R...

Page 73: ...ing with your Lenovo computer even easier Calling the Customer Support Center If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help during the warranty period you can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support Center The following services are available during the warranty period Proble determination Trained personnel are available to assist you with determi...

Page 74: ...network operating systems NOS Installation and maintenance of application programs To determine if your Lenovo hardware product is under warranty and when the warranty expires go to http consumersupport lenovo com and click Warranty then follow the instructions on the screen Refer to your Lenovo hardware warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms Be sure to retain your proof of purch...

Page 75: ...ephone numbers for your Customer Support Center location are located in Appendix A Lenovo Limited Warranty on page 100 Note Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice For the latest list of Customer Support Center telephone numbers and hours of operation visit the Support Web site at http consumersupport lenovo com If the number for your country or region is not listed contact your Len...

Page 76: ...ders authorized to perform warranty service Service methods and procedures vary by country and some services might not be available in all countries Service centers in certain countries might not be able to service all models of a particular machine type In some countries fees and restrictions might apply at the time of service To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warra...

Page 77: ...lly if misused To reduce these risks follow the instructions included with your product observe all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions and review the information included in this document carefully By carefully following the information contained in this document and provided with your product you can help protect yourself from hazards and create a safer computer work enviro...

Page 78: ...ttempt to diagnose the situation yourself Contact the Customer Support Center for further guidance For a list of Service and Support phone numbers see http consumersupport lenovo com Frequently inspect your computer and its components for damage or wear or signs of danger If you have any question about the condition of a component do not use the product Contact the Customer Support Center or the p...

Page 79: ...The computer product power cord or power adapter has been exposed to water The product has been dropped or damaged in any way The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions Note If you notice these conditions with a product such as an extension cord that is not manufactured for or by Lenovo stop using that product until you can contact the product manufacturer for...

Page 80: ...ions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace CRUs You must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts The Off state of a power indicator does not necessarily mean that voltage levels inside a product are zero Before you remove the covers from a product equipped with an ac power cord always make sure that the power is turned off and that the produc...

Page 81: ... power cord and power adapter are intended for use with this product only They should never be used with any other product The power cords shall be safety approved For Germany it shall be H03VV F 3G 0 75 mm2 or better For other countries the suitable types shall be used accordingly Never wrap a power cord around a power adapter or other object Doing so can stress the cord in ways that can cause th...

Page 82: ...ls and or the connector terminals on a power adapter which can eventually result in overheating Always connect power cords and signal cables in the correct order and ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins or shows signs of overheating such as deformed plastic at the ac input o...

Page 83: ...tlets Danger If a receptacle power outlet that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be damaged or corroded do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualified electrician Do not bend or modify the plug If the plug is damaged contact the manufacturer to obtain a replacement Do not share an electrical outlet with other home or commercial appliances that draw large amounts ...

Page 84: ...ore information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired easily accessible and located close to the equipment Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords Be sure that the power outlet provides the correct voltage and current for the product you are installing Carefully connect and discon...

Page 85: ...er of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced When replacing the lithium coin cell battery use only the same or an equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used handled or disposed of Do not Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100 C 212 F Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordi...

Page 86: ...t and some other parts may become hot Avoid keeping your hands your lap or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the computer for any extended length of time When you use the keyboard avoid keeping your palms on the palm rest for a prolonged period of time Your computer generates some heat during normal operation The amount of heat depends on the amount of system activity an...

Page 87: ...le using it Never use the AC adapter to warm your body Extended contact with your body even through clothing may cause a skin burn For your safety always follow these basic precautions with your computer Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in Regularly inspect the outside of the computer for dust accumulation Remove dust from vents and any perforations in the bezel More frequent...

Page 88: ...tect against possible injury due to this situation and to reduce the risk of damage to your computer do the following Always store CD DVD discs in their original packaging Always store CD DVD discs out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat sources Remove CD DVD discs from the computer when not in use Do not bend or flex CD DVD discs or force them into the computer or their packaging Check C...

Page 89: ...power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product Whenever possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage Disconnect the attached power cords battery pack and all the cables before you open the de...

Page 90: ...nnectors 4 Attach power cords to outlets 5 Turn devices ON To disconnect 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First remove power cords from outlets 3 Remove signal cables from connectors 4 Remove all cables from devices The power cord must be disconnected from the wall outlet or receptacle before installing all other electrical cables connected to your computer The power cord may be reconnected to the wall out...

Page 91: ...factory with a CD or DVD drive CD and DVD drives are also sold separately as options CD and DVD drives are laser products The drive s classification label shown below is on the surface of the drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Example of the label ...

Page 92: ...f the laser system and the optical storage drive ensures that there is no exposure to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation user maintenance or servicing When a CD or DVD drive is installed note the following handling instructions Danger Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure Do...

Page 93: ... The LCD is made of glass and rough handling or dropping the computer can cause the LCD to break If the LCD breaks and the internal liquid crystal material contacts the eyes mouth or clothing take the following actions immediately In case contact to the eyes or mouth rinse with large amount of running water for more than 15 minutes If any symptoms are present after washing get medical care In case...

Page 94: ...heat is a function of the level of system activity and battery charge level Extended contact with your body even through clothing could cause discomfort or eventually a skin burn When the AC adapter is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer it generates heat Do not place the adapter in contact with any part of your body while using it Never use the AC adapter to warm your body Extende...

Page 95: ...liance and is exposed for an extended time to air containing negative ions it may become electrostatically charged Such a charge may be discharged through your hands when you touch the keyboard or other parts of the computer or through connectors on I O devices connected to it Even though this kind of electrostatic discharge ESD is the opposite of a discharge from your body or clothing to the comp...

Page 96: ...her circuit boards by the edges Never touch exposed circuitry Prevent others from touching components When you install a static sensitive option or CRU touch the static protective package containing the part to a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity in the package and your body Whenever possible remove ...

Page 97: ... cables Be sure your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode or turned off before moving it This will prevent damage to the hard disk drive and data loss When picking up your open computer hold it by the bottom Do not pick up or hold your computer by the display Use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection Do not pack your computer in a tightly packed suitcase or bag ...

Page 98: ...lling your hard disk follow the instructions shipped with your hardware and apply pressure only where needed on the device Data Safety Do not delete unknown files or change the name of files or directories that were not created by you otherwise your computer software might fail to work Be aware that accessing network resources can leave your computer vulnerable to computer viruses hackers spyware ...

Page 99: ... office buildings If you are not sure which kind of phone line you are using contact your telephone company Your computer might have both an Ethernet connector and a modem connector If so be sure to connect your communication cable to the correct one so your connector is not damaged Register your Lenovo products with Lenovo refer to the Web page http consumersupport lenovo com This can help author...

Page 100: ...PCI Express Card new card When transferring data to or from a Flash Media Card such as an SD card do not put your computer in sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete To do so might cause damage to your data Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer Occasionally clean your computer as follows 1 Prepare a mixture of a gentle kitchen use detergent one that does not contain abrasive p...

Page 101: ... the power cord before cleaning the computer Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard 1 Absorb some isopropyl rubbing alcohol on a soft dust free cloth 2 Wipe each keytop surface with the cloth Wipe the keys one by one if you wipe several keys at a time the cloth may hook onto an adjacent key and possibly damage it Make sure that no liquid drips onto or between the keys 3 Allow to dry 4 To remove any crumb...

Page 102: ...ixture of isopropyl alcohol and water that does not contain impurities 4 Wring out as much of the liquid as you can 5 Wipe the display again do not let any liquid drip into the computer 6 Be sure to dry the display before closing it Accessibility and Comfort As your computer enables you to work in so many places it is important that you remain attentive to good posture good lighting and proper sea...

Page 103: ...ier and bring you the maximum benefits of your computer Keeping in mind such basics as good lighting and proper seating for example can help you improve your performance and achieve greater comfort Note This example shows someone in a conventional setting Even if you work in a casual less conventional setting many of the tips in this section still apply Develop good habits and they will serve you ...

Page 104: ...ting or outside sources of light Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness to levels that enable you to see the screen clearly Press Fn up down arrow to adjust display brightness Head Position Keep your head and neck in a comfortable and neutral vertical or upright position Chair Use a chair that gives you good back support and seat height adjustment Use chair adjustments to best suit y...

Page 105: ...e Questions about Vision Your computer s visual display screen is designed to meet the highest standards and to provide you with clear crisp images and large bright displays that are easy to see yet easy on the eyes Of course any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring If you have questions on eye fatigue or visual discomfort consult a vision care specialist for advice Maintenance...

Page 106: ...he popup menu 4 Check the capacity of the hard disk drive 5 Click the OK button to close the properties window 2 Empty your recycle bin on a regular basis 3 Use Diskeeper Lite or the Microsoft Disk Defragmenter on your hard disk drive on a regular basis to improve data seek and read time To start the Disk Defragmenter click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Disk Defragmenter To free up d...

Page 107: ...rsupport lenovo com to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions Keep up to date on device drivers on other non Lenovo hardware You might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to updating for compatibility or known issues Keep a log book Entries might include major hardware or software changes driver updates minor issues you have experienced and how you resolved t...

Page 108: ...e machine is producing error codes it is helpful to have the error screen on or the message written down Device drivers are programs that contain instructions for the operating system about how to operate or drive a certain piece of hardware Each hardware component on your computer has its own specific driver If you add a new component the operating system needs to be instructed on how to operate ...

Page 109: ...period and type of warranty service that apply to your product are designated below under the section titled Warranty Information THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLO...

Page 110: ...ider for location specific information What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct Problems When you contact a Service Provider you must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures specified Your Service Provider will attempt to diagnose and resolve your problem over the telephone or through remote assistance Your Service Provider may direct you to download and install designated ...

Page 111: ...ct or Part When the warranty service involves the exchange of a product or part the item your Service Provider replaces becomes Lenovo s property and the replacement becomes yours All removed items must be genuine and unaltered The replacement may not be new but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced The replacement assumes the warranty status of th...

Page 112: ...to any remaining Personal Data you did not delete you are in compliance with all applicable laws Use of Personal Information If you obtain service under this warranty Lenovo will store use and process information about your warranty issue and your contact information including name phone numbers address and e mail address Lenovo will use this information to perform service under this warranty and ...

Page 113: ...enovo may procure and provide with or integrate into the Lenovo product at your request any technical or other support such as assistance with how to questions and those regarding product set up and installation This warranty is voided by removal or alteration of identification labels on the product or its parts Limitation of Liability Lenovo is responsible for loss of or damage to your product on...

Page 114: ...not apply to damages for bodily injury including death and damage to real property and tangible personal property for which Lenovo is required by law to be liable This limit also applies to Lenovo s suppliers resellers and your Service Provider It is the maximum for which Lenovo its suppliers resellers and your Service Provider are collectively responsible UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS LENOVO ITS SUPP...

Page 115: ...itration in India shall be held in accordance with the laws of India then in effect The arbitration award shall be final and binding for the parties without appeal and shall be in writing and set forth the findings of fact and the conclusions of law All arbitration proceedings shall be conducted including all documents presented in such proceedings in the English language and the English language ...

Page 116: ...rvice Quality Dept PO Box 19547 Inverkip Road Greenock Scotland PA16 9WX Service under this warranty for Lenovo hardware products purchased in EEA countries may be obtained in any EEA country in which the product has been announced and made available by Lenovo This Lenovo Limited Warranty is available in other languages at consumersupport lenovo com ...

Page 117: ...time of your call parts availability and other factors Product or Machine Type Country or Region of Purchase Warranty Period Type of Warranty Service Notebook 20005 2781 Taiwan Parts and Labor 1 year Battery pack 1 year 3 4 India Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Thailand Philippines Vietnam China Hong Kong S A R China Macau S A R 1 4 United States of America Canada 1 3 South Africa Australia New Zeala...

Page 118: ...tall Most CRUs are easy to install whereas others may require some technical skill and tools CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request You may request that a Service Provider install some CRUs under one of the other types of warranty service designated for your product Installation of external CRUs such as mice...

Page 119: ...ted service center A courier will pick up your product and deliver it to the designated service center Following its repair or exchange the service center will arrange the return delivery of the product to you 4 Customer Carry In or Mail In Service Under Customer Carry In or Mail In Service your product will be repaired or exchanged at a designated service center with delivery or shipping arranged...

Page 120: ...ephone number in a country please contact Lenovo or your reseller in your country Singapore 800 6012 047 Malaysia 1800 18 2388 Thailand 1800 06 0087 Indonesia 001 803 0601 2003 Philippines 1800 111 00724 Vietnam 1800 1528 India Toll free 1800 113324 Alternate No 011 26388288 SMS 9900173324 Hong Kong 852 2516 3919 Taiwan 886 0800 000 702 Macau 0800 689 United States 1 877 453 6686 Canada 1 877 453 ...

Page 121: ... 0800 446 833 Russia Toll free 8 800 700 7888 Alternate No 7 495 662 7888 Additionally you can find support information and updates including service phone numbers for unlisted countries on the Lenovo Web site located at http consumersupport lenovo com ...

Page 122: ...nplug from the computer Examples of these types of CRUs include the AC adapter and power cord External CRUs with latches These CRUs include a latch to help you remove and replace the part Examples of these types of CRUs include the notebook main battery an optical drive a hard disk drive and an extended battery Your computer contains the following types of internal CRUs Internal CRUs located behin...

Page 123: ...rating with no optical disc in the drive 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Operating with an optical disc in the drive 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Storage 20 to 65 C 4 F to 149 F Note When you charge the battery pack its temperature must be at least 10 C 50 F Relative humidity Operating with no optical disc in the drive 8 to 95 Operating with an optical disc in the drive 8 to 80 ...

Page 124: ...with integrated graphics card 90 W with discrete graphics card Note For models with discrete graphics card the supplied 90W AC adapter with the unit is recommended Otherwise it will cause AC adapter overheat or machine malfunction Battery pack Lithium ion Li Ion battery pack Nominal voltage 11 1 V dc Capacity 57 Wh ...

Page 125: ...ate and verify the operation of any other product program or service Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described in this document The furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents You can send license inquiries in writing to Lenovo United States Inc 1009 Think Place Building One Morrisville NC 27560 U S A Attention Lenovo Di...

Page 126: ...s All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration The result obtained in other operating environments may vary Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you Any references in this publication to non Lenovo Web sites are provided for conven...

Page 127: ... and has an Export Classification Control Number ECCN of 4A994 b It can be re exported except to any of the embargoed countries in the EAR E1 country list Television output notice The following notice applies to models that have the factory installed television output feature This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property ...

Page 128: ...less LANs as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity WiFi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth Daughter Card is designed to be interoperable with any Bluetooth product that is compliant to Bluetooth Specification 2 0 EDR as defined by the Bluetooth SIG Following profiles are supported by Bluetooth Daughter Card Generic...

Page 129: ... and recommendations Lenovo believes the integrated wireless cards are safe for use by consumers These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situation or environment the use of Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Car...

Page 130: ...ld follow local codes and ordinances when installing appliances that connect to external antennas and cable CATV systems If local codes are not applicable it is recommended that users installers follow guidelines similar to those that follow The TV tuner should connect to TNV 1 circuit only When install the coaxial cable to the TV tuner should make sure its metal shield is reliable connected to pr...

Page 131: ...tenna grounding Ground clamp Power service grounding electrode system NEC Article 250 Part H Antenna lead in wire Ground clamps Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Electronic service equipment Grounding conductors NEC Section 810 21 ...

Page 132: ... during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges Power lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or where it can fall into such power lines or cir...

Page 133: ...tee the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and ...

Page 134: ...ay not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Responsible party Lenovo United States Incorporated 1009 Think Place Building One Morrisville NC 27650 U S A Telephone 919 294 5900 Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Avi...

Page 135: ...en und zu betreiben Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der Lenovo gesteckt eingebaut werden Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagne...

Page 136: ... EG Richtlinie 2004 108 EC früher 89 336 EWG für Geräte der Klasse B Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG Konformitätszeichen CE zu führen Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo Deutschland GmbH Gropiusplatz 10 D 70563 Stuttgart Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs 1 4 Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforde...

Page 137: ... from other manufacturers This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022 The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication devices Properly shielded and grounded cables and connector...

Page 138: ...ass B Statement Japan Compliance Statement for Power line Harmonics A statement of compliance to the IEC 61000 3 2 harmonics standard is required for all products connecting to the power mains and rated less than 20A per phase Korea Class B ...

Page 139: ...nology IT equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products Information on product recycling offerings can be found on Lenovo s Internet site at http www pc ibm com ww lenovo about environment ...

Page 140: ...pean Union This label is applied to various products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive Users of electrical and electronic equipment EEE with the WEEE marking per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to them for the return ...

Page 141: ...motion of Effective Utilization of Resources Lenovo Japan provides through its PC Collecting and Recycling Services for the collecting reuse and recycling of disused computers and monitors For details visit the Lenovo Web site at www ibm com jp pc service recycle pcrecycle http www ibm com jp pc service recycle pcrecycle Pursuant to the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources the c...

Page 142: ...um ion battery pack or a nickel metal hydride battery pack If you are a company employee who uses a Lenovo notebook computer and need to dispose of a battery pack contact the proper person in Lenovo sales service or marketing and follow that person s instructions You also can refer to the instructions at www ibm com jp pc environment recycle battery http www ibm com jp pc environment recycle batte...

Page 143: ...f it sensitive is stored on a storage device called the hard disk Before you dispose of sell or hand over your computer you need to delete that data Handing your computer over to someone else without deleting the loaded software such as operating systems and application software may even violate License Agreements You are advised to check the terms and conditions of those Agreements Deleting the d...

Page 144: ...use of special software for data recovery There is a risk that people of bad faith may read and misuse the critical data on hard disks for unexpected purposes To prevent the leakage of data it becomes very important that you take responsibility for deleting all the data from the hard disk when you dispose of sell or hand over your computer You can destroy the data physically by smashing the hard d...

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Page 146: ...Cleaning Computer Cover 91 Computer Display 93 Computer Keyboard 92 Customer Replaceable Unit CRU parts list 113 Customer Support Center 64 D Display Cleaning 93 Drivers 35 F FCC Statement 124 Frequently Asked Questions 51 Function key combinations 15 H Hard Disk Drive Problems 61 HDMI connector 4 46 Headphone SPDIF jack 47 Help Customer Support Center 64 Help and Service 63 on the Web 64 ...

Page 147: ...e 96 Microphone Built in 2 External 49 Multi media buttons 2 18 Multi media Reader Slot 8 21 N Notice Electronic Emissions 124 EU Environmental 128 for US Users 134 Numeric Keypad 14 O OneKey Rescue System button 2 Optical drive 6 20 P Password Problems 55 Using 27 PCI Express card new card slot 43 Power button 2 Problems Battery 60 Computer Screen 57 Display 53 ...

Page 148: ...ecurity keyhole 3 Speaker 2 Specifications 114 Storage Media Handling 89 Subwoofer 10 T Touch inductive panel 2 17 18 Touch pad 13 Trademarks 136 Troubleshooting 53 U USB port 4 6 40 V VeriFace 27 VGA port 4 45 Volume button 16 W Web Help 64 Wireless LAN Antennas 2 Connecting 24 Interoperability 119 Switches 8 16 Usage Environment 120 ...

Page 149: ... THE STORE For technical assistance contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1 877 4 LENOVO 1 877 453 6686 Additionally you can find support information and updates on the Lenovo Web site located at http consumersupport lenovo com ...

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