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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

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Other problems

Your computer does not respond.

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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. 

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Your  computer  might  lock  when  it  enters  standby  mode  during  a
communication operation. Disable the standby timer when you are
working on the network.

The computer does 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 Order

 list.

Summary of Contents for 6483 - ThinkStation S10 - 2 GB RAM

Page 1: ...S9 S10 User Guide V2 0 EN cover_1 4 Lenovo IdeaPad S9 S10 User Guide V2 0 ...

Page 2: ...oducts 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 ...

Page 3: ...ant 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 20013 20015 4067 4231 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 consumpt...

Page 4: ... effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified duration To awaken your computer from 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 Turn off monitor After 10 minutes Turn off hard disks After 30 minutes Sy...

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: ...vers 31 Using battery and AC adapter 31 Chapter 3 Using external devices 36 Connecting a universal serial bus USB device 36 Connecting an ExpressCard 34 device specific models only 38 Connecting an external display 39 Connecting a headphone and audio device 40 Connecting an external microphone 41 Connecting to Bluetooth enabled devices 42 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 43 Frequently asked questions 43 ...

Page 8: ...Warranty information 115 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers 119 Appendix B Customer replaceable units CRUs 121 Appendix C Specifications 122 Specifications 122 Appendix D Notices 124 Notices 124 Wireless related information 127 Electronic emissions notices 129 WEEE and recycling statements 135 EU WEEE Statements 136 Japan Recycling Statements 137 Notice for Users in the U S A 139 Notice on ...

Page 9: ...1 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Top view The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product e g f a b c d ...

Page 10: ...The built in microphone with noise reduction can be used for video conferencing voice narration or simple audio recordings OneKey Rescue System button for Windows XP users only 14 Integrated wireless device button Use this button to enable disable the wireless radio of all the integrated wireless devices on your computer Wireless antennae built in Depending on your model at least one set of antenn...

Page 11: ...g cables or other objects do not block any of the fan louvers or else overheating of the computer may occur AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and charge the battery pack Note To prevent damage to the computer and battery pack use the supplied AC adapter only VGA port 39 Memory card slot 15 USB 2 0 port 36 d e c a b ...

Page 12: ...phone jack 40 Microphone jack 41 USB 2 0 port 36 LAN port 17 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 e f d a b c ...

Page 13: ...ystem status indicators show the current status of your computer Power indicator Battery status indicator Wireless radio status indicator Speakers Built in speakers for rich powerful sound The above illustration may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product a b ...

Page 14: ...6 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Bottom view The above illustration may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product e b a d c ...

Page 15: ... this latch in the unlocked position Battery pack 34 Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack Move the manual latch to the locked position after inserting the battery pack Expansion slot compartment specific models only The Mobile Broadband module is secured in ...

Page 16: ...n Chapter 7 Putting your computer to standby or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer you can put it to standby or shut it down Putting your computer to standby If you will be away from your computer for only a short time put the computer to standby When the computer is in standby you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process To put the computer to standby do one of ...

Page 17: ...ou 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 press the power button Shutting down your computer If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two shut it down To shut down your computer click Start and select Turn Off from Turn Off Computer ...

Page 18: ... 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 a d c b ...

Page 19: ...ails see Connecting a universal serial bus USB device on page 36 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 F7 ...

Page 20: ...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 a b ...

Page 21: ...ices settings enable disable Fn F6 Enable disable the touchpad Fn F7 NmLk Enable disable the Numeric keypad Fn F8 ScrLk Enable disable Scroll Lock Fn F9 Break Activate the Break function Fn F10 Pause Activate the Pause function Fn F11 F12 Activate the F12 function Fn PgUp Home Activate the Home function Fn PgDn End Activate the End function Fn Ins SysRq Activate the System Request Fn Del PrtSc Act...

Page 22: ... main interface of OneKey Rescue System while the power is off Attention When you press OneKey Rescue System button to turn on the computer please ensure that your computer is not connected with other peripherals such as a USB storage device etc otherwise the system may not operate properly For details see OneKey Rescue System User Guide ...

Page 23: ...ur computer comes with one memory card slot used to insert a memory card such as an SD Card a MultiMediaCard a Memory Stick or a Memory Stick Pro Note Only use the memory card listed above for more information about the usage read the instructions shipped with the memory card ...

Page 24: ...place Removing a memory card Gently pull the memory card out of the slot Note Before removing the memory card stop it from working by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility otherwise it may corrupt your data Using the integrated camera With the built in camera you can take photos or movies and use with various applications such as Windows Live Messenger or Yahoo Messenger and so on ...

Page 25: ...sing your computer 17 Using the Internet 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 26: ...n that of a network do not attempt to connect a telephone cable to the LAN port or else a short circuit of the computer might occur Using wireless LAN To enable wireless communications do the following Press the integrated wireless device button and confirm the system status indicator is turned on ...

Page 27: ... a mobile network operator The biggest advantage of Mobile Broadband is that it is accessible from anywhere you can get a signal from your carrier Laptop computers with Mobile Broadband access can stay online on the move and will not be tied down by a wired Internet connection Various standards are in use by mobile operators to provide Mobile Broadband service Depending on the model your Mobile Br...

Page 28: ...of the network After that you also need To activate Mobile Broadband service through your local mobile network operator You will get a Subscriber Identity Module SIM card after activation For instructions on inserting the SIM card refer to the Inserting the SIM card on page 21 Note A SIM card is a type of smart card used by mobile network operators to identify their service subscribers on the mobi...

Page 29: ... insert the SIM card 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer 2 Close the computer display and turn it over 3 Remove the battery 4 Unlock the expansion slot cover latch and then remove the expansion slot cover a b ...

Page 30: ...d and then lock the holder 7 Attach the expansion slot cover and lock the latch 8 Put the battery back in place turn the computer over again and reconnect the cables Important Never insert or remove the SIM card while the computer is on Doing so may cause permanent damage to the SIM card as well as the SIM card reader Be sure to lock the card holder when the SIM card is inserted a b c ...

Page 31: ...remove the SIM card 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer 2 Close the computer display and turn it over 3 Remove the battery 4 Unlock the expansion slot cover latch and then remove the expansion slot cover a b ...

Page 32: ...d holder as shown in the illustration 6 Pivot the card holder downward and then lock the holder 7 Attach the expansion slot cover and lock the latch 8 Put the battery back in place turn the computer over again and reconnect the cables Important Be sure to lock the card holder when the SIM card is removed a b c ...

Page 33: ...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 Right side view on page 4 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 judgemen...

Page 34: ...e proper passwords in order to access your computer or your data Two passwords might be needed for your computer the Supervisor password and the User 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 can get full control of the computer When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility with a S...

Page 35: ...n 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 Select Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter key The Set Supervisor Password window opens 4 Choose your Supervisor password which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination Type it in the Enter New Password field ...

Page 36: ...er New Password field type a new supervisor 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 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 press ...

Page 37: ...sword window opens 4 Choose your user password which can be from one 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 Setup Confirmation wind...

Page 38: ...rd 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 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 correct user password i...

Page 39: ...epend 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 unplugged Mobility has revolutionized business by enabling you to take your work wherever you go Wi...

Page 40: ...hile you use AC power the battery charges automatically The AC adapter that comes with your computer has two basic components 1 The transformer pack that converts AC power for use with the computer 2 The power cord that plugs into the AC outlet and into the transformer pack Attention Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to your computer To use the AC adapter do the following Be s...

Page 41: ... 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 the battery has not been used for a long time Before you charge the battery make s...

Page 42: ... 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 43: ...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 44: ...ices 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 two 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...

Page 45: ...ng external devices 37 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 46: ...s Connecting an ExpressCard 34 device specific models only Your computer comes with an ExpressCard 34 slot used for connecting ExpressCard devices that are compatible with the ExpressCard 34 interface Only use the ExpressCard 34 module ...

Page 47: ... connect an external display to your computer such as a 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 To shift to other connected display devices press Fn F3 ...

Page 48: ...40 Chapter 3 Using external devices Connecting a headphone and audio device Your computer comes with one headphone jack used for connecting headphones speakers and audio devices ...

Page 49: ...Chapter 3 Using external devices 41 Connecting an external microphone Your computer comes with one external microphone jack used for connecting an external microphone ...

Page 50: ...d cell phones Enabling Bluetooth communications Press the integrated wireless device button and confirm the system status indicator is turned on Note When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function turn it off to save battery power For details on connecting other Bluetooth enabled devices market available please refer to the instructions shipped with the devices that you have purchased separate...

Page 51: ...an I prevent problems with my computer See Chapter 6 Safety use and care information on page 59 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 52: ...n I contact the Customer Support Center See Chapter 5 Getting help and service on page 54 of this Guide For the phone numbers of the Customer Support Center nearest to you See Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers on page 119 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 53: ...u are using an external monitor See Computer screen problems on page 49 The brightness level might be set to minimum 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 power is on Press the power button a...

Page 54: ...ry contents using OneKey Recovery If you still see only the cursor on the screen have the computer serviced Note The instruction above is for Windows XP users only 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 standby or hibernation mode Touch the touchpad Press any key Pres...

Page 55: ...eled 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 main board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a letter The numeric lock function is on To disable ...

Page 56: ...at The battery is charged The operating temperature is within the acceptable range See Specifications on page 122 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 cha...

Page 57: ... 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 press Fn to make the screen brighter If...

Page 58: ...een Did you install the operating system or application program correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced Missing discolored or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology Your computer s display contains multiple thin film transistors TFTs A small number of missing discolo...

Page 59: ...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 fully charged battery is short For details See Handlin...

Page 60: ...See Handling the battery in Chapter 2 A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot Order 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 S...

Page 61: ...uring a communication operation Disable the standby timer when you are working on the network The computer does 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...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...ephone numbers for your Customer Support Center location are located in Appendix A Lenovo Limited Warranty on page 107 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 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ... 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 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...anding The built in Mobile Broadband module on your computer is a low power radio transceiver When it is turned on it intermittently receives and transmits radio frequency RF energy which could cause interference with the operation of the airplane communication or navigation system Refer to rules or regulations of your airline company for Mobile Broadband use Never enable Mobile Broadband feature ...

Page 79: ...d feature on this computer may cause the implanted device to malfunction If patients have any doubt that there is interference taking place immediately disable the wireless radio on the computer and contact the doctor for more information 6 The Mobile Broadband module embedded in your computer does not support voice calls hence their use for essential communications is not possible Therefore you s...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ... 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 86: ...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 87: ...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 88: ...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 89: ...sconnect cords and cables Be sure your computer is in standby 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 pac...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...ities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades Only an authorized Lenovo repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer Do not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed Take care not to turn your computer over while the AC adapter is plugged in...

Page 92: ...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 alkaline Use 5 parts water to 1 part detergent 2 Absorb the diluted detergent into a sponge 3 Squeeze excess liquid from the sponge 4 Wipe the cover with the sponge using a circular motion and taking care not to let any exce...

Page 93: ...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 crumbs and dust from beneath the keys you can use a camera blower with a brush or cool air from ...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...ad lighting 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 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 des...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...k the hard disk you want to check 3 Select Properties from the 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 Prog...

Page 99: ...ware or installing new software Update device drivers and BIOS when needed Profile your machine at http consumersupport 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 inc...

Page 100: ...ave your machine type model and serial number available and the computer is in front of you Also if the 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 spe...

Page 101: ...y start and log on the desktop enrivonment in the name of user Note The user s default password is blank First start The system will access to the desktop called simple mode when you first start Linux desktop You may use the desktop mode shift button on the taskbar to shift between simple mode and desktop mode The system will automatically access to the latest desktop mode during the next start ...

Page 102: ...Manager to set up network connection Please left click network icon on the taskbar and choose Connection Manager The network in use is displayed on Connection Management window opened You can choose the saved connection name on the window and click Connect button to start the connection ...

Page 103: ... and finish new cable or wireless connection setup following the instructions below Cable network connection Before connecting to a new cable network please make sure your computer is correctly connected to a hub or switch through RJ 45 internet cable 1 Choose LAN on New connection window ...

Page 104: ... default Note For setting up TCP IP manually you may uncheck the checkbox use DHCP as TCP IP default and ignore TCP IP page and properly fill in the items on TCP IP setting window For the saved connection setting you may also click Edit button on Connection Management window to set up TCP IP ...

Page 105: ...Chapter 7 Using Linpus Linux Lite 97 3 Input any name of connection on Summary window and click Finish button ...

Page 106: ...98 Chapter 7 Using Linpus Linux Lite Wireless network connection 1 Choose WLAN on New Connection window ...

Page 107: ...Chapter 7 Using Linpus Linux Lite 99 2 Input Access Point Name SSID and Encryption type of the wirless network in use on WLAN Setting window ...

Page 108: ...100 Chapter 7 Using Linpus Linux Lite Note You may also click Select button to choose the wirless connection point selected upon automatic scanning ...

Page 109: ...us Linux Lite 101 3 Input any name of connection on Summary window and click Finish button If the wireless network is successfully connected will appear on the taskbar If not please check the input items on the above steps ...

Page 110: ...102 Chapter 7 Using Linpus Linux Lite Use PPPoE broadband connection 1 Choose PPPoE on New Connection window ...

Page 111: ...Chapter 7 Using Linpus Linux Lite 103 2 Input Username and Password on PPPoE Setting window ...

Page 112: ...104 Chapter 7 Using Linpus Linux Lite 3 Input any name of connection on Summary window and click Finish button ...

Page 113: ... time to start task manager and end up the selected processing directly in Processes tab Note Some process only allows super users to initiate compulsory end of which may lead to failure or abnormal system operation Unless you are familiar with Linux system please use window close button to end up the program ...

Page 114: ...7 Using Linpus Linux Lite Power off your computer For safe shutdown of your computer please operate as follows 1 Click Exit button on the right of the toolbar 2 Click Computer shutdown on the dialogue box popped up ...

Page 115: ...arranty 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 ...

Page 116: ...ovider 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 e mail or through remote assistance Your Service Provider may direct you to download and install de...

Page 117: ...he warranty service involves the 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 orig...

Page 118: ...ted from the product or that with 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 p...

Page 119: ... 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 installation This warranty is voided by removal or alteration of identification labels on t...

Page 120: ... the amount of actual direct damages suffered by you up to the amount you paid for the product This limit does not apply to damages for bodily injury including death and damage to real property or tangible personal property for which Lenovo is liable under law This limit also applies to Lenovo s suppliers resellers and your Service Provider It is the maximum amount for which Lenovo its suppliers r...

Page 121: ...connection with this warranty shall be finally settled by arbitration held in Bangalore India Arbitration in Singapore shall be held in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of Singapore International Arbitration Center SIAC Rules then in effect Arbitration in India shall be held in accordance with the laws of India then in effect The arbitration award shall be final and binding on the parties wit...

Page 122: ...HTS 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 for Lenovo hardware products purchas...

Page 123: ...ctors Product or Machine Type Country or Region of Purchase Warranty Period Type of Warranty Service Notebook 20013 20015 4067 4231 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 United States of America Web Direct Mode Canada 1 3 India Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Thailand Philippines Vietnam South Africa Australia New Ze...

Page 124: ...e shipped with your product and are 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 des...

Page 125: ...ice Provider You are responsible 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 ...

Page 126: ...ment product becomes your property in exchange for the failed product which becomes the property of Lenovo You must pack the failed product in the shipping carton used to ship the replacement product and return it 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 ...

Page 127: ...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 P R China 400 810 8888 Hong Kong 852 2516 3919 Taiwan 886 0800 000 702 Macau 0800 689 United States 1 877 453...

Page 128: ...7 7777 Mexico 01 800 92536686 Ukraine 38 044 458 38 70 Kazakhstan 7 727 2971150 7 727 2971160 Brazil Toll Number Sao Paulo Region 55 11 4003 5366 Toll Free Number Outside of Sao Paulo Region 0800 888 5366 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 129: ...gable These CRUs unplug 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 and an extended battery Your computer contains the following types of internal CRUs Internal CRUs located behind an access panel...

Page 130: ...mate 183 mm Height approximate 22 to 27 5 mm Environment Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 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 ...

Page 131: ...pecifications 123 Power source AC adapter Input rating of the AC adapter 100 240 V ac 50 to 60 Hz 40W 65W Battery pack Lithium ion Li Ion battery pack Nominal voltage 11 1 V dc Capacity 52Wh 6 cells or 28Wh 3 cells ...

Page 132: ...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 133: ...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 134: ... 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 135: ...s 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 Access ...

Page 136: ...onsensus 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 Card or Bluetooth Daughter Card may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situatio...

Page 137: ... guarantee 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 equipme...

Page 138: ...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 139: ...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 140: ... 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 141: ... 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 142: ...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 143: ...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 144: ...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 145: ...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 146: ...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 147: ...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 148: ...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...

Page 149: ...ademarks of Lenovo in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows Windows XP and Windows Live are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified ...

Page 150: ...84 Computer display 86 Computer keyboard 85 Customer Replaceable Unit CRU parts list 121 Customer support center 55 D Display Cleaning 86 Drivers 31 E ExpressCard 34 slot 38 F FCC Statement 129 Frequently asked questions 43 Function key combinations 12 H Hard disk drive Problems 52 Headphone jack 40 Help Customer support center 55 Help and service 54 on the Web 55 Hibernation mode problems 48 ...

Page 151: ... Microphone Built in 2 External 41 Mobile Broadband 19 N Notice Electronic emissions 129 EU environmental 133 for US users 139 Numeric keypad 11 O OneKey Rescue System button 2 P Password Problems 47 Using 26 Power button 2 Problems Battery 51 Computer screen 49 Display 45 Hard Disk Drive 52 Hibernation mode 48 Keyboard 47 Password 47 ...

Page 152: ...8 Startup 52 S Security 25 Speaker 5 Specifications 122 Storage media Handling 82 T Touchpad 10 Trademarks 141 Troubleshooting 45 U USB port 3 4 36 V VGA port 3 39 W Wireless LAN Connecting 18 Interoperability 127 Usage environment 128 ...

Page 153: ...E 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 Only for the users from the United States ...

Page 154: ...New World New Thinking www lenovo com Lenovo China 2009 P N 147002167 Printed in China TM ...

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