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Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

Using the Optical Drive

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Playing CDs/DVDs Disc Media

You can play your CDs/DVDs with various applications, such as Windows
Media Player, Windows Media Center, etc.

Copying files to CDs/DVDs Discs (Specific model only)

You can copy files to your CDs/DVDs Discs with Power2Go, a software for
burning data, music, videos and photos onto CDs, DVDs.

For instructions on Power2Go, see the help file on your software.

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Summary of Contents for 3000 G230

Page 1: ...Lenovo 3000 G230 User Guide User Guide V1 0 V1 0 New World New Thinking www lenovo com Lenovo G230 UG V1 0 cover_en_1 4 Lenovo China 2008 P N 147001881 Printed in China ...

Page 2: ... 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 FAR 52 227 19 when applicable or under Rights in Data General FAR 52 227 14 Alternate III Copyright Lenovo 2008 All rights reserved If your product is not working correc...

Page 3: ...puters 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 20006 4107 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 contributes to potential financia...

Page 4: ...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 Balanced Turn off the display After 10...

Page 5: ...lating 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 manufacturer and operating system are d...

Page 6: ...escue 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 disk space for the system files Fo...

Page 7: ...3 Using the Battery and AC Adapter 34 Chapter 3 Using External Devices 39 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device 39 Connecting a PC Card Device 40 Connecting an External Display 42 Connecting a Headphone and Audio Device 43 Connecting an External Microphone 44 Connecting a Bluetooth Device Specific model only 45 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 46 Frequently Asked Questions 46 Troubleshooting 48 Ch...

Page 8: ...s 106 Appendix B Customer Replaceable Units CRUs 109 Appendix C Specifications 110 Specifications 110 Appendix D Notices 111 Notices 111 Wireless related information 114 Electronic Emissions Notices 117 WEEE and Recycling Statements 123 EU WEEE Statements 124 Japan Recycling Statements 125 Notice for Users in the U S A 127 Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk 127 Trademarks 129 Index 130 Le...

Page 9: ...1 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Computer Top View The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product b c d e f g a Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 1 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 10: ...he built in microphone with noise reduction can be used for video conferencing voice narration or simple audio recordings OneKey Rescue System button 17 Power button Use the Power button to turn on the computer Function buttons 16 System status indicators The system status indicators show the current status of your computer Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 2 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 11: ...Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Computer 3 Left side View f e g d a b c Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 3 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 12: ...Make sure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the fan louvers otherwise overheating of the computer may occur PCI Express card slot 40 VGA port 42 USB 2 0 port 39 Wireless device switch Use this switch to simultaneously turn on or turn off Wireless LAN and Bluetooth devices Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 4 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 13: ... the internal battery Note To prevent damage to the computer and battery pack use the supplied AC adapter only 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 d e a b c Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 5 Monday July ...

Page 14: ... Getting to Know Your Computer Front View Speakers Built in speakers for rich powerful sound Microphone jack external 44 Headphone external 43 a a b c Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 6 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 15: ...Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Computer 7 Bottom View a c b d Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 7 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 16: ...is latch in the unlocked position Central Processor Unit CPU Memory RAM WLAN cards Bluetooth module specific model only Hard Disk Drive compartment Central Processor Unit CPU The CPU compartment provides space for the CPU and the radiator Important Do not replace the CPU Visit an authorized service center or retailer for replacement Memory RAM compartment The memory compartment provides expansion ...

Page 17: ...t for easy access Important Do not disassemble or replace the Wireless network cards If you do need to ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to provide this service Hard Disk Drive compartment The hard disk drive is secured in this compartment Important Do not disassemble or replace the hard disk drive If you should ever need to ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to provid...

Page 18: ... 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 state 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 key Shutting ...

Page 19: ...ff a mandatory shutdown may be needed To turn off your computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer still does not respond remove the AC adapter and the battery and then restart the computer Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 11 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 20: ...eyboard 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 a d c b Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 12 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 21: ...pad press Fn F8 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 Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 13 Monday July 28 2008 7 ...

Page 22: ...ey Combinations Through the use of the function keys perform useful operations more efficiently To use this feature press and hold the Fn key then press one of the function keys a b Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 14 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 23: ...he 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 up down arrow Increase decrease display brightness Fn right left arrow Increase decrease computer volume Fn PgUp Move the cur...

Page 24: ...ys and Buttons Your computer has several special keys and buttons Function buttons Touch inductive panel Mute unmute the sound Volume down Volume up Open user define utility a b c d Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 16 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 25: ...uter 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 Rescue System button Lenovo G230 UG V...

Page 26: ...Windows Media Player Windows Media Center etc Copying files to CDs DVDs Discs Specific model only You can copy files to your CDs DVDs Discs with Power2Go a software for burning data music videos and photos onto CDs DVDs For instructions on Power2Go see the help file on your software Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 18 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 27: ...sed to insert a memory card such as a SD Card a Multi media card a Memory Stick a Memory Stick Pro card Note Only use memory cards of the type listed above for more information about the usage read the instructions supplied with the memory card Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 19 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 28: ...t of the Multi media reader slot 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 to install a separate third party dedicated application because Vista does not include a program for taking pictures or movies with the integrated camera Leno...

Page 29: ... local area network LAN wireless LAN for wireless connection and modem port for dial up connection Using LAN Port The LAN port accepts 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 Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 21 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 30: ...ort circuit in the computer might occur Using wireless LAN A 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 enable 2 Press Fn F5 Set Wireless to Enable Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 22 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 31: ...andard telephone cable with one RJ 11 connector and allows dial up access to an Internet service provider ISP Important Do not connect the modem port to a digital circuit cable as the current in the digital circuit may damage the modem Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 23 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 32: ...d with the mechanical lock Refer to Left side View on page 3 for the location of the security keyhole Note You are responsible for evaluating selecting and implementing locking devices and security features Lenovo offers no comments judgement or warranty regarding the function quality or performance of any locking device related security features VeriFace VeriFace is a face recognition software wh...

Page 33: ...e used for your computer the Supervisor password the User password and the Hard disk drive HDD password When the Supervisor password is set only the Supervisor password entitles you full control of the computer Supervisor password With a Supervisor password you have full control of the computer When you enter the InsydeH2O Setup Utility with a Supervisor password you are entitled to set all of the...

Page 34: ... screen opens 2 Select Security using the cursor directional keys 3 Select Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter key The Set Supervisor Password window opens 4 Choose your Supervisor password which can be from two 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...

Page 35: ... a new supervisor password 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 your password to memory and press the Enter key To remove password do the following 1 Select Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter key 2 Select Enter Current Password and type in the correct password and finally press the Enter key thrice ...

Page 36: ...r user password which can be from two 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 Yes in the Exit Saving Changes window Note You can set the User P...

Page 37: ... 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 your password to memory and press the Enter key To remove the password do the following 1 Select Set User Password and press the Enter key 2 Type the correct user password in Enter Current Password and finally press the Enter key thrice Note Make sure Pa...

Page 38: ...initial screen is displayed The InsydeH2O Setup Utility screen opens 2 Select Security using the cursor directional keys 3 Select Set Hard Disk User Password and press the Enter key Set Hard Disk User Password box opens 4 Choose your HDD User Password which can be from two to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination Type it in the Enter New Password field 5 Press the Enter key once to move...

Page 39: ...User password to enter the operation system next time Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords To change or remove the HDD password do as follows To change the HDD User password select Set Hard Disk User Password and type the correct HDD User password in the Enter Current Password field and press the Enter key to move to the Enter New Password field and type in a new HDD User password and then retyp...

Page 40: ...Password field and type in a new HDD Master password and then retype it in the Confirm New Password field Note Any changing to the HDD Master password removes HDD User password To remove the HDD Master password select Set Hard Disk Master Password and type the correct HDD Master password in the Enter Current Password field and then finally press the Enter key thrice Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Pag...

Page 41: ...ce of each component in your computer Lenovo provides all the drivers you need in your hard disk Notes Most installations require a reboot to update the driver otherwise the system s stability and audio or video may be compromised or you even have to reinstall the operating system Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 33 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 42: ...le you to do more save more and spend more time away from the confines of an electrical outlet Mobility has revolutionized business by enabling you to take your work wherever you go With computer batteries you can work anywhere without the need to be tied to an electrical outlet Attention Any use of the battery other than the original or Lenovo battery will result in burning or fire Dispose of the...

Page 43: ...rt using your computer The way you use your computer for example 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 ...

Page 44: ...tom of your display Notes When you do not use the AC adapter disconnect 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 ...

Page 45: ... of the computer The charging time is affected by the physical environment Note To increase 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 ...

Page 46: ...y 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 Danger There is a danger of an explosion if the backup battery is incorrectly stored The lithium battery contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly handled or disposed of Replace only with a battery of the same type To avoid poss...

Page 47: ...fter 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 swapping and allows specific classes of har...

Page 48: ... such as USB ODD use an external device power adapter to avoid unrecognizable device or even possible system shut down Connecting a PC Card Device Your computer comes with PCI Express card slot used for connecting PC card devices Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 40 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 49: ...d then remove the cover 2 Slide the PCI Express card in 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 Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 41 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 50: ...ay to your computer such as VGA monitor 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 Press Fn F3 to switch to the external display Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 42 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 51: ...rnal Devices 43 Connecting a Headphone and Audio Device Your computer comes with one headphone jack used for connecting headphones speakers and audio devices Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 43 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 52: ...3 Using External Devices Connecting an External Microphone Your computer comes with an external microphone jack for connecting an external microphone Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 44 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 53: ... Bluetooth devices such as computers PDAs and cell phones Enabling Bluetooth communications 1 Slide the Wireless device switch latch to the enabled 2 Press Fn F5 Set the Bluetooth device to Enable Note If you do not need to use the Bluetooth function turn it off to save battery power Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 45 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 54: ...th my computer See Chapter 6 Safety Use and Care Information on page 63 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 the hard disk drive mem...

Page 55: ...s of the Customer Support Center nearest to you See Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers on page 106 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 Limited Warranty on page 95 Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 47 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 56: ...ord 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 battery is installed correctly The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet The computer...

Page 57: ...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 one of the following to exit from the screen saver or to resume from sleep or hibernation mode Touch the touch pad Press any key Press the Power button Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 49 Monda...

Page 58: ... 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 Problems A number appears when you ent...

Page 59: ...ture is within the acceptable range See Specifications on page 110 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 return from slee...

Page 60: ...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 make the screen brighter If the P...

Page 61: ...ttings 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 the Device status box and make ...

Page 62: ...isplay 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 bit color mode change the color...

Page 63: ...arged 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 fully charged battery is short For details See Handling the Batte...

Page 64: ... Battery in Chapter 2 A Hard Disk Drive Problem The hard disk drive does not work In the Boot menu in InsydeH2O Setup Utility make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot priority order correctly A Startup Problem The Microsoft Windows operating system does not start Use the OneKey Rescue System to help solve or identify your problem For details about OneKey Rescue System see OneKey ...

Page 65: ...sleep timer when you are working on the network The computer does not start from a device you want See the Boot menu of the InsydeH2O Setup Utility Make sure that the startup sequence in the InsydeH2O 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 InsydeH2O Setup Utility make...

Page 66: ...roblem 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 Running technical assistance with...

Page 67: ...ier 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 Problem Determination Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining if you have a hardware problem a...

Page 68: ...nstallation 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 and 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 purchase to obtain warranty service I...

Page 69: ...upport Center location can be found in Appendix A Lenovo Limited Warranty on page 95 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 Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing r...

Page 70: ...nty 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 Warranty Service and to view a list o...

Page 71: ...isks 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 environment Note This information incl...

Page 72: ... 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 product manufacturer for instruct...

Page 73: ...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 further instructions or until y...

Page 74: ...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 product is unplugged from any power so...

Page 75: ...e 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 the cord to fray crack or crimp Th...

Page 76: ...s 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 or anywhere on the power adapter ...

Page 77: ...er 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 of electricity otherwise unstabl...

Page 78: ...tions 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 disconnect the equipment from the elec...

Page 79: ...en 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 Always transport the device with the battery inserted This will prevent any foreign objects e g paper...

Page 80: ...your computer is turned on or the battery is charging the base the palm rest 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 norm...

Page 81: ...art of your body while 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...

Page 82: ... 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 CD DVD discs for cracks before ea...

Page 83: ...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 device covers unless instructed ot...

Page 84: ... 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 outlet or receptacle only after all...

Page 85: ...D 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 Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 77 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 86: ...al 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 not remove the drive covers Rem...

Page 87: ...ugh 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 contact to the skin or clothing...

Page 88: ...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 Extended contact with your body even th...

Page 89: ...ended 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 computer it poses the same risk of a...

Page 90: ...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 the static sensitive part from t...

Page 91: ...ure 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 For outdoor ...

Page 92: ...e 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 and other malicious activities...

Page 93: ...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 authorities return your computer to you...

Page 94: ...ata 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 powder or strong chemicals such as acid or alk...

Page 95: ... the computer Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard 1 Apply some isopropyl rubbing alcohol to 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 crumbs and dust from beneath the keys...

Page 96: ...r 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 seating By keeping these considerations...

Page 97: ...nefits 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 well Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book...

Page 98: ... 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 your desired posture Arm and Hand...

Page 99: ...mputer 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 An important part of owning you...

Page 100: ...city 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 disk space uninstall unused app...

Page 101: ...o 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 them If you ever need to run a re...

Page 102: ...es 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 that piece of hardware After you...

Page 103: ...ty 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 ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF EXPRES...

Page 104: ...rmation 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 e mail or through remote assistance Your Service Provider may direct you to download and install designated software updates Some pr...

Page 105: ... replacement of a product or part the replaced product or part becomes Lenovo s property and the replacement product or part becomes your property Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts are eligible for replacement The replacement product or part provided by Lenovo may not be new but it will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the original product or part The replace...

Page 106: ...h respect to any Personal Data that 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 service and your contact information including name phone numbers address and e mail address Lenovo will use this information to perform service under this warran...

Page 107: ...ing environment natural disasters power surges or improper maintenance by you damage caused by a non authorized service provider failure of or damage caused by any third party products including those that Lenovo may provide or integrate into the Lenovo product at your request and any technical or other support such as assistance with how to questions and those regarding product set up and install...

Page 108: ... recover damages from Lenovo In each such instance regardless of the basis of your claim against Lenovo including breach negligence misrepresentation or other contract or tort claim except and to the extent that liability cannot be waived or limited by applicable laws Lenovo shall not be liable for more than the amount of actual direct damages suffered by you up to the amount you paid for the prod...

Page 109: ...shall be finally settled by arbitration held in Singapore and this warranty shall be governed construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of Singapore without regard to conflict of laws If you acquired the product in India disputes arising out of or in connection with this warranty shall be finally settled by arbitration held in Bangalore India Arbitration in Singapore shall be held in acco...

Page 110: ...THIS WARRANTY AFFECTS STATUTORY RIGHTS INCLUDING RIGHTS OF CONSUMERS UNDER NATIONAL LEGISLATION GOVERNING THE SALE OF CONSUMER GOODS THAT CANNOT BE WAIVED OR LIMITED BY CONTRACT European Economic Area EEA Customers in the EEA may contact Lenovo at the following address EMEA Service Organisation Lenovo International B V Floor 2 Einsteinova 21 851 01 Bratislava Slovakia Service under this warranty f...

Page 111: ...t or Machine Type Country or Region of Purchase Warranty Period Type of Warranty Service Notebook 20006 4107 Taiwan Parts and Labor 1 year Battery pack 1 year 3 4 China Hong Kong S A R China Macau S A R 1 4 United States of America Canada 1 3 India Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Thailand Philippines Vietnam South Africa Australia New Zealand France 1 3 or 4 Russia Ukraine the Republic of Kazakhstan ...

Page 112: ...re available from Lenovo at any time upon request CRUs that are easily installed by you are called Self service CRUs while Optional service CRUs may require some technical skill and tools Installation of Self service CRUs is your responsibility You may request that a Service Provider install Optional service CRUs under one of the other types of warranty service designated for your product An optio...

Page 113: ...for disconnecting the product A shipping container will be provided to you for you to return your product to a designated 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 I...

Page 114: ... to Lenovo Transportation charges both ways are paid by Lenovo Failure to use the carton in which the replacement product was received may result in your responsibility for damage to the failed product during shipment You may be charged for the replacement product if Lenovo does not receive the failed product within thirty 30 days of your receipt of the replacement product Lenovo Warranty Service ...

Page 115: ... 9900173324 Hong Kong 852 2516 3919 Taiwan 886 0800 000 702 Macau 0800 689 United States 1 877 453 6686 Canada 1 877 453 6686 France 0826 536 686 South Africa 0861 536 686 Australia 1300 557 073 New Zealand 0800 446 833 Russia Toll free 8 800 700 7888 Alternate No 7 495 662 7888 Poland 0800 702 062 Turkey 0811 288 0012 6275 Ukraine 38 044 458 38 70 Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 107 Monday July ...

Page 116: ...727 2971150 7 727 2971160 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 Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 108 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 117: ... 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 behind an access panel These CRUs are...

Page 118: ...10 to 35 C 50 to 95 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 Power source AC adapter Input rating of the AC adapter 100 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 65 W Battery pack Lithium ion Li Ion battery pack Nominal voltage 11 1 V dc Capacity 57Wh Lenov...

Page 119: ...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 Director of Licensing LENOVO PROVI...

Page 120: ...his 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 convenience only and do not in any man...

Page 121: ...n 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 rights Use of this copyright pro...

Page 122: ...ned 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 Access Service D...

Page 123: ...hter Card operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards 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 literat...

Page 124: ...es is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization e g airport or hospital you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card or Bluetooth Daughter Card prior to turning on the computer Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 116 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 125: ...pment 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 receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from tha...

Page 126: ...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 Avis de conformité à la réglementation d Industrie Canada Cet appar...

Page 127: ...u installieren 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 Dieses Produkt entspricht dem Ges...

Page 128: ... Stuttgart Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs 1 4 Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse B European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance European Union Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws o...

Page 129: ...censed communication devices Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to reduce the potential for causing interference to radio and TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment Such cables and connectors are available from Lenovo authorized dealers Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any interference caused by using other than recommended ...

Page 130: ...ower 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 Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 122 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 131: ...ly 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 Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 123 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 132: ...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 recycle recovery of WEEE and mini...

Page 133: ...f 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 collecting and recycling of home u...

Page 134: ...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 battery If you use a Lenovo notebook ...

Page 135: ...rage 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 data from the hard disk is not eas...

Page 136: ... 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 disk with a hammer or magneticall...

Page 137: ...registered trademarks or trademarks of Lenovo in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 129 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 138: ...er Keyboard 87 Customer Replaceable Unit CRU parts list 109 Customer Support Center 59 D Display Cleaning 88 Drivers 33 F FCC Statement 117 Frequently Asked Questions 46 Function key combinations 14 H Hard Disk Drive Problems 56 Headphone jack 6 43 Help Customer Support Center 59 Help and Service 58 on the Web 59 Hibernation Mode Problems 51 Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 130 Monday July 28 2008...

Page 139: ... 120 for US Users 127 Numeric Keypad 13 O OneKey Rescue System button 2 Optical drive 5 18 P Password Problems 50 Using 25 PCI Express card slot 4 Power button 2 Problems Battery 55 Computer Screen 52 Display 48 Hard Disk Drive 56 Hibernation Mode 51 Keyboard 50 Password 50 Sleep Mode 51 Sound 55 Startup 56 Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 131 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

Page 140: ...Handling 84 T Touch inductive panel 16 Touch pad 12 Troubleshooting 48 U USB port 4 5 39 V VGA port 4 42 W Warranty Information 95 Web Help 59 Wireless LAN Connecting 22 Interoperability 114 Switches 4 Usage Environment 115 Lenovo G230 UG V1 0_en book Page 132 Monday July 28 2008 7 29 PM ...

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