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Chapter 2. Learning the basics

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Summary of Contents for G360

Page 1: ...Lenovo G360 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ome instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 7 If you are using other Windows operating system some operations may be slightly different If you are using other operating systems some operations may not apply to you LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is s...

Page 3: ...buttons 17 System status indicators 18 Securing your computer 20 Using NVIDIA Optimus technology Select models only 21 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet 22 Wired connection 22 Wireless connection 24 Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system 26 OneKey Rescue system 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 29 Frequently asked questions 29 Troubleshooting 31 Appendix A CRU instructions 36 Replacing the battery 36 Replac...

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Page 5: ...iew Attention Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees When closing the display panel be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard Otherwise the display panel may be damaged a c d e b h f g ...

Page 6: ...r video communication Computer display The computer display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound Power button Press this button to turn on the computer OneKey Rescue system button Press this button to start OneKey Rescue system when the computer is powered off Note For details see OneKey Rescue system on page 26 Touchpad T...

Page 7: ...0 Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur VGA port Connects to external display devices RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet network Note For details see Wired connection on page 22 USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 15 a b c d e a b c d e ...

Page 8: ...side view Microphone jack Connects to external microphones Headphone jack Connects to external headphones Optical drive Reads Burns optical discs USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 15 a b c d a b c d ...

Page 9: ...uter 5 Front view System status indicators For details see System status indicators on page 18 Integrated wireless device switch Slide this switch to turn on or turn off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on your computer a b a b ...

Page 10: ...6 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Rear view AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here Note For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 10 a a ...

Page 11: ...attery pack secured in place Battery pack For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 10 Hard disk drive HDD Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment Battery latch spring loaded The spring loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place Memory CPU Central processing unit compartment a b c d e a b c d e ...

Page 12: ...to the supplied Setup Poster to install the battery pack Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer firmly 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Turning on the computer Press the power button to turn on the computer Configuring the operating system You may need to configu...

Page 13: ...To put the computer into sleep mode do one of the following Click and select Sleep from the Start menu Press Fn F1 To wake the computer do one of the following 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 Note Wait unt...

Page 14: ...Note As each computer user has different habits and needs it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last There are two main factors The amount of energy stored in the battery when you commence work The way you use your computer for example how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display Notes You are advised to insert the battery pack when usin...

Page 15: ...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 with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack Do not short circuit the battery p...

Page 16: ... pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move Left click button The function corresponds to that of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse Right click button The function corresponds to that of the right mouse button on a conventional mouse Note You can enable disable the touchpad using Fn F6 a b c a b c ...

Page 17: ...yboard 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 F8 Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys you can change operational features instantly To use this function press and hold Fn then press one of the function keys a b b a ...

Page 18: ... Fn F5 Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings On Off Fn F6 Enable Disable the touchpad Fn F8 Enable Disable the numeric keypad Fn F9 Start Pause playback of Windows Media Player Fn F10 Stop playback of Windows Media Player Fn F11 Skip to the previous track Fn F12 Skip to the next track Fn PrtSc Activate the system request Fn Home Activate the pause function Fn End Activate the...

Page 19: ...ming any additional steps Before disconnecting a USB storage device make sure your computer has finished transferring data by that device Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of Windows to remove the device before disconnecting Model Number of USB ports G360 2 Note Typically Windows detects a new device after connecting it and then installs the driver automatically Howeve...

Page 20: ...ns on your computer 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to 2 Press Fn F5 to make configuration Note The actual maximum range may vary due to interference and transmission barriers To get the best possible connection speed place the device as near your computer as possible Notes When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function turn it off to save battery power You need to pair the ...

Page 21: ... OneKey Rescue system button When the computer is powered off press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Rescue system In Windows operating system press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Note For details see OneKey Rescue system on page 26 a a ...

Page 22: ...arning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status c d a b Power status indicator Battery status indicator Hard disk drive indicator Wireless communication indicator a b c d ...

Page 23: ...es 20 the blinking color changes to white Slow blinking white The battery has between 20 and 80 charge and is still charging When the battery reaches 80 charge the light will stop blinking but charging will continue until the battery is fully charged Off The battery is detached Hard disk drive Blinking Data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive or other external storage devices Wire...

Page 24: ... snapshot extracts key features of your face and creates a digital map that becomes the system s password If you want to activate VeriFace for the first time click the VeriFace icon on the desktop to register your facial image For more details on VeriFace see the software help Notes Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole You are respo...

Page 25: ...ry life if you start a high definition movie playback or launch a 3D game application image rendering work is switched to the NVIDIA discrete graphics processor to produce outstanding graphics performance The switch between graphics processors is performed automatically by the NVIDIA graphics driver and does not require user intervention However you can customize settings through the NVIDIA Contro...

Page 26: ...t in the following ways Wired connection use physical wiring to connect Wireless network technology connect without wiring Wired connection Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet 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...

Page 27: ... Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer Note The above diagrams are for reference only Actual connection method may vary TV cable Splitter Cable modem Not supplied Telephone line Splitter DSL modem ...

Page 28: ...ion to the Internet can be built based on the following standards 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 speed broadband access without the need for cables Note Your computer may not support al...

Page 29: ...tions do the following 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to 2 Press Fn F5 to make configuration Hardware connection Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer Access point Wi Fi WiMAX network Not supplied ...

Page 30: ...d disk space depends on the file size of the mirror image file based on the size of operating system and preinstalled software Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery within Windows operating system In Windows operating system double click the OneKey Recovery system Icon on the desktop to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery Within the program you can back up the system partition on the hard disk drive other storag...

Page 31: ...c s which can be used to start and restore your computer in case of a system failure To create a recovery disc s Insert a recordable disc into the optical drive on your computer In Windows press the OneKey Rescue system button to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery system On the main screen click Create Recovery Disc Notes The recovery process is irreversible Make sure to back up any critical data befor...

Page 32: ...reen instructions Insert additional recordable disc s when prompted Notes The estimated number of discs needed will be displayed before the process of creating the recovery disc s begins To minimize the number of discs needed use recordable DVDs as the media Also make sure your optical drive is compatible with the disc intended for use After recovery disc creation number the discs appropriately fo...

Page 33: ...U See Appendix A CRU instructions on page 36 of this guide Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with a recovery disc For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo see Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system on page 26 Where are the installation discs for pre installed software Your computer does not come with installation discs for the pre installed software In...

Page 34: ...the Driver folder on D partition of the hard disk drive Lenovo s consumer support Web site contains the most updated device drivers What can I do if the backup process fails If you can start the backup feature without a problem but it fails during the backup process please try the following steps 1 Close other programs then restart the backup process 2 Check if the destination media is damaged try...

Page 35: ...y is installed correctly If these items are properly set and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced When I turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank screen Restore backed up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to the original factory contents using OneKey Rescue system If you still see only the cursor on the screen have the comp...

Page 36: ...o 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 enter a letter The numeric lock function is on To disable it press Fn F8 Sleep or hibernation problems The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately turn...

Page 37: ...d 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 the power indicator is in blinking press the power button to resume from the sleep mode If t...

Page 38: ... on the computer again 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 priority order correctly A startup problem The Microsoft Windows oper ating system does not start Use the OneKey Rescue system to help solve or identify your problem For details about OneKey Rescue system see Chapter 4 ...

Page 39: ...omputer starts from the device you want Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility make sure that the device is included in the Boot priority order list 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 do...

Page 40: ...er over 3 Unlock the manual battery latch Holding the spring loaded battery latch in the unlocked position remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow 4 Install a fully charged battery 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position 6 Turn the computer over again Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again Note Use only the battery provided by Lenovo Any oth...

Page 41: ...he information on the hard disk and then turn the com puter off Never remove the drive while the system is operating in sleep mode or in hibernation mode Notes Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired The connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes or drive swapping The preinstalled softwares are not included on an optional hard di...

Page 42: ...connect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer 2 Close the computer display and then turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery pack 4 Remove the Hard disk drive HDD Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover b Remove the compartment cover a b b a ...

Page 43: ... screws 6 Carefully pull the tab to remove the hard disk drive secured in the metal frame from the compartment Note Be sure to remove the hard disk secured in the metal frame gently to avoid breaking the connection to the SATA receptacle connector c c c d d ...

Page 44: ...tach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws 0 Reconnect the hard disk drive secured in the metal frame to the SATA receptacle connector then carefully reinstall the hard disk drive in the compartment with the tab facing upwards A Reinstall the frame fixing screws B Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws C Reinstall the battery pack D Turn the computer over ...

Page 45: ... 1 Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to reduce any static elec tricity 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 adapter and all cables from the computer 3 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 4 Remove the battery pack Note Use only the memory types supported by your compute...

Page 46: ...42 Appendix A CRU instructions 5 Remove the Memory CPU Central processing unit compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover b Remove the compartment cover a b b a ...

Page 47: ...ture use 7 Align the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the DDR3 SDRAM into the socket at a 30 45 angle 8 Push the DDR3 SDRAM inward toward the socket until the latches on both edges of the socket are pushed into the closed position 9 Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws 0 Reinstall the battery pack A Turn the computer over again Connect t...

Page 48: ...the computer on 2 Hold F2 during startup The BIOS setup utility screen opens The Total Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer Note If only one DDR3 SDRAM is used on the computer you are servicing the card must be installed in SLOT 0 lower slot but not in SLOT 1 upper slot b a ...

Page 49: ...stration 2 Gently pull the optical drive out The following table provides a list of CRUs Customer Replaceable Units for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions Setup Poster User Guide AC adapter O Power cord for AC adapter O Battery O O Bottom access doors O Hard disk drive O Memory O Optical drive O a b a b ...

Page 50: ...o OneKey VeriFace Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both NVIDIA and Optimus are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries Other company products or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others ...

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