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User Guide

Lenovo B470e and B570e

Summary of Contents for B470e

Page 1: ...User Guide Lenovo B470e and B570e ...

Page 2: ...not be available on your computer and or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide Notice for users in U S A If your product is not working correctly DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE For technical assistance contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1 877 4 LENOVO 1 877 453 6686 Additionally you can find support information and updates ...

Page 3: ...t 17 Wired connection 17 Hardware connection 17 Software configuration 18 Wireless connection 18 Using Wi Fi WiMAX on some models 18 Chapter 4 Lenovo OneKey Rescue system 21 Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery in Windows 7 operating system 21 Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system in other operating systems 21 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 23 Frequently asked questions 23 Troubleshooting 24 Display problems 24 A ...

Page 4: ...Battery recycling information for Taiwan 41 Trademarks 41 ii User Guide ...

Page 5: ...board by lifting your hands from the palm rest Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter When the ac power adapter is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer it generates heat Extended contact with your body even through clothing may cause a skin burn Do not place the ac power adapter in contact with any part of your body while it is in use Never use it to warm y...

Page 6: ...ed to be safe and effective However personal computers are electronic devices Power cords power adapters and other features can create potential safety risks that can result in physical injury or property damage especially if misused To reduce these risks follow the instructions in this document carefully By carefully following the information contained in this document and provided with your prod...

Page 7: ...erating 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 you get a suitable replacement Safety guidelines Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury and property damage Service and upgr...

Page 8: ...osion of power cord terminals 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 deforme...

Page 9: ...anch circuit rating Consult an electrician for more 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...

Page 10: ...Ion batteries leaving a battery unused in a discharged state could increase the risk of a battery short circuit which could shorten the life of the battery and can also pose a safety hazard Do not let rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries completely discharge or store these batteries in a discharged state Rechargeable battery notice DANGER Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack Atte...

Page 11: ... 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 ordinances or regulations The following statement applies to users in the state of California U S A California Perchlorate Information Products containing CR manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate Perchlorate Material spec...

Page 12: ...ot operate your computer or charge the battery near flammable materials or in explosive environments Ventilation slots fans and or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety comfort and reliable operation These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa carpet or other flexible surface Never block cover or disable these features When the ac power adap...

Page 13: ...attached devices To connect 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First attach all cables to devices 3 Attach signal cables to connectors 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 ...

Page 14: ...nnector and an audio out connector always use the headphone connector for headphones also called a headset or earphones CAUTION Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Adjustment of the equalizer to maximum increases the earphone and headphone output voltage and the sound pressure level Therefore to protect your hearing adjust the equalizer to an appropriate l...

Page 15: ...y personal computer products and accessories contain cords cables or wires such as power cords or cords to connect the accessory to a personal computer If this product has such a cord cable or wire then the following warning applies WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of Californ...

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Page 17: ...tention Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees When closing the display panel be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard Otherwise the display panel may be damaged 1 Integrated camera on some models Use the camera for video communication 2 Wireless module antennas on some models The built in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireles...

Page 18: ... 13 Left side view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note Your computer might look different from the illustration above 1 Kensington slot Attach a security lock not supplied here Note For details refer to the instructions in Attaching a security lock not supplied on page 14 2 ac power adapter jack Connect the ac power adapter here Note For details refer to the instructions in Using ac power adapter and battery on pa...

Page 19: ...SB device on page 12 4 Optical drive on some models Reads or burns optical drives 5 RJ 45 port B570e This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network Note For details refer to the instructions in Wired connection on page 17 Front view 1 2 Note Your computer might look different from the illustration above 1 System status indicators For details refer to the instructions in System status indic...

Page 20: ... presents the specifications for the following Lenovo products Lenovo B470e Machine type MT 3499 20172 Lenovo B570e Machine type MT 5215 20173 Note The following specifications may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Lenovo reserves the right to improve and or change specifications at any time without notice Specifications for Lenovo B470e Form factor Size Appr 340 mm 234 6 mm 2...

Page 21: ... mm Weight Appr 2 35 kg with 6 cell battery System Intel Huron River SV Platform DDR3 synchronous dynamic random access memory one slot 15 6 inch LCD display 2 5 inch 7 mm height or 9 5 mm height hard disk drive 12 7 mm Rambo optical drive on some models 6 row Lenovo keyboard Integrated camera on some models Lithium ion Li Ion battery pack 65 W 222 Btu hr or 90 W 307 Btu hr maximum heat output I O...

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Page 23: ...purchase To charge the battery and begin using your computer insert the battery pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on ac power Installing the battery pack To install the battery pack refer to the Setup Poster that comes with your computer Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet To connect the computer to ...

Page 24: ...ing Press the power button Press any key on the keyboard 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 and select Shut down from the Start menu Using ac power adapter and battery This section provides information about how to use the ac power adapter the battery for your computer Checking battery status You can ...

Page 25: ...y pack from the computer Before removing the battery pack make sure the computer has been shut down Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is replaced with an incorrect type there may be danger of an explosion The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment pay attention to the following points Replace only wit...

Page 26: ...f the left mouse button on a conventional mouse 3 Right click button Has the same function with that of the right mouse button on a conventional mouse Note You can enable or disable the touchpad using Fn F6 Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard Numeric keypad For Lenovo B470e The keyboard has keys that when enabled work as a 1...

Page 27: ...keys 2 b a b The following describes the features of each function key Key combination Description Fn Esc Turn on or off the integrated camera Fn F1 Enter sleep mode Fn F2 Turn on or off the backlight of the LCD screen Fn F3 Open the interface for the display device switch to select this notebook computer or an external display Fn F4 Open the interface for display resolution settings Fn F5 Open th...

Page 28: ...cure Digital SD card Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC card MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD Picture xD card Notes Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth etc Removing a flash media card To remove a flash media card do the following 1 Push the flash media card until you hear a click 2 Gently pull the ...

Page 29: ...F5 to configure settings Notes When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function turn it off to save battery power You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer before you can transfer data between them Read the documentation supplied with the Bluetooth enabled device for details on how to pair the device with your computer Special keys and buttons B570 OneKey Rescue system but...

Page 30: ...m being removed without your permission For details on installing the security lock please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased Refer to the Left side view on page 2 for the location of the Kensington slot Notes Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole You are responsible for evaluating select...

Page 31: ...mputer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password Note This password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination For details about how to set the password refer to the online help information system to the right of the screen in BIOS Setup Utility Note To enter BIOS Setup Utility press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up...

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Page 33: ...tions are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet Wired connection Description Cable Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line DSL DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines Hardware connection This topic presents the hardware connection t...

Page 34: ...nal covers Divided by the signal scales wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards Wireless connection Description Wi Fi Wi Fi networks cover a small physical area like a home office or small group of buildings An access point is necessary for the connection WiMAX WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area providing high ...

Page 35: ...supplied 2 Wi Fi WiMAX network Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet 19 ...

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Page 37: ...ing system double click the OneKey Recovery system icon on the desktop to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery With the program preinstalled in your computer you can do the following Backing up the system partition on the hard disk drive or other storage devices Creating recovery discs to back up the system Notes The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time connect the ac power ad...

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Page 39: ... How can I contact the customer support center Solution See Getting help and service in the Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer Question Where can I find warranty information Solution For the warranty applicable to your computer including the warranty period and type of warranty service see Lenovo limited warranty in the Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer Q...

Page 40: ...en 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 touchpad Press any key on the keyboard Press the power button Press Fn F2 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off A password problem Problem Solution I forgot my password If you forget y...

Page 41: ... to make the screen brighter If the power indicator is in blinking press the power button to resume from the sleep mode If the problem persist follow the solution in the following problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Press Fn F2 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off The screen is unreadable or distorted Make sure that The display device driver is installed correctly The sc...

Page 42: ...sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot Priority Order correctly A startup problem Problem Solution The Microsoft Windows operating system does not start Use the OneKey Rescue system to help solve or identify your problem For details refer to the isntructions in Chapter 4 Lenovo OneKey Rescue system on page 21 OneKey Rescue system problems Problem Solution Backup cannot be made Make ...

Page 43: ...ded in the Boot Priority Order list 3 Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts from The connected external device does not work Make sure that Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB cables while the computer is turned on otherwise you might damage your computer When using...

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Page 45: ...e performance or safety of unauthorized batteries and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use To replace the battery do the following 1 Turn off the computer or enter hibernation mode Disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Unlock the manual battery latch 1 Holding the spring loaded ba...

Page 46: ...e physical shock Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive Do not touch the connector The drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data on the hard disk drive Before removing the hard disk drive make a backup copy of all the information on the hard disk drive and then turn the computer off Never remove the drive while the system is operating in sleep ...

Page 47: ...the arrow 5 in the following illustration e 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive 9 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws 10 Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other then push it firmly into space 11 Reinstall the frame fixing screw Appendix A CRU i...

Page 48: ...ce any static electricity in your body which could damage the DDR3 SDRAM Do not touch the contact edge of the DDR3 SDRAM 2 Turn off the computer Disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer 3 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 4 Remove the battery pack 5 Remove the hard disk drive memory module mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws ...

Page 49: ...uter over again Connect the ac power adapter and the cables to the computer again To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly do the following 1 Turn the computer on 2 Hold F2 during startup The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer Removing the optical drive on some models Before you start print these instruc...

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Page 51: ...on 2 1 EDR as defined by the Bluetooth SIG The following profiles are supported by the Bluetooth device Audio Gateway AV Basic Image Dial up Networking FAX File Transfer Generic Access Generic Object Exchange Generic Object Push Handsfree Headset Human Interface Devices Keyboard Mouse LAN Access using PPP Personal Area Network Printer Service Discovery Serial Port Synchronization Usage environment...

Page 52: ...ter 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 on your computer unless you are explicitly permitted to d...

Page 53: ...e user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may 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 Morrisv...

Page 54: ...e Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU Richtlinie 2004 108 EG früher 89 336 EWG in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG vom 20 Juli 2007 früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Vert...

Page 55: ... computers sold after October 1 2003 For details visit the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com recycling japan Disposing of a Lenovo computer components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Japan may have components that contain heavy metals or other environmental sensitive substances To properly dispose of disused components such as a printed circuit board or drive use the methods described a...

Page 56: ...pean Union EU Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006 66 EC concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators as applicable throughout the European Union This label is applied to various batteries to indicate that the ba...

Page 57: ...r countries or both Lenovo OneKey Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Other company products or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others Appendix C WEEE and recycling statements 41 ...

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