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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

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Integrated
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Use this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all
wireless devices on your computer.

GPU (graphics
processing unit)
switch (specific
models only)

Slide and release this switch to change the GPU.

Memory card slot

Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.

Note:

For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 21.

Summary of Contents for IdeaPad U550

Page 1: ...U550 User Guide V1 0 cover_1 4 Lenovo IdeaPad U550 User Guide V1 0 ...

Page 2: ... to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Before using this information and the product it supports be sure to read Important safety information on page iii and Notices in Appendix E first Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows Vista If you are using other Windows operating system some operations may be slightly different If you are using other operating...

Page 3: ... the information provided in this manual is accurate and reliable However due to the short length of the user guide it is impossible to cover all topics in great depth For this reason we apologize for any omissions you might find Lenovo is always trying to improve the performance and reliability of its products For that reason the hardware and software components shown within the user guide might ...

Page 4: ...nd 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 manufactu...

Page 5: ... to store 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 apparent 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...

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Page 7: ...ystem status indicators 29 Securing your computer 30 Chapter 3 Using the Internet 33 Wired connection 33 Wireless connection 35 Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue System 41 OneKey Rescue System 41 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 44 Frequently Asked Questions 44 Troubleshooting 47 Chapter 6 Upgrading and replacing devices 55 Replacing the battery 55 Replacing the hard disk drive 57 Replacing memory 61 Removing the ...

Page 8: ...its CRUs 99 Appendix E Notices 101 Notices 101 ENERGY STAR model information 104 Wireless related information 106 Electronic emissions notices 110 WEEE and recycling statements 117 Turkish statement of compliance 117 EU WEEE statements 118 Japan recycling statements 119 Notice for users in the U S A 121 Notice on deleting data from your hard disk 121 Appendix F Features and Specifications 123 Trad...

Page 9: ...n see Appendix C Lenovo limited warranty on page 85 Read this first 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 The safety risks are categorized as follows Danger Physical injury or even death may be caused Attention Property damage or even minor...

Page 10: ...nspect the covers of the computer and the AC adapter especially parts with the following labels attached for any crack or damage Danger Hazardous voltage current and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached ...

Page 11: ...orm Attention Lightning storms may damage the computer and result in an electric shock Ensure your computer and other components maintain good ventilation Danger Placing the working computer or other parts on a bed sofa or other flexible surface may block the ventilation slots causing overheating of your computer or other parts and increases the risk of fire Turn off wireless devices where they ma...

Page 12: ...n electric shock or fire Do NOT use a power outlet power cord power adapter or battery pack that appears to be damaged or corroded Do NOT share an electrical outlet with other home or commercial appliances that draw large amounts of electricity If power strips are used the load should NOT exceed the power strip s input rating Unplug the power cord if there are any cracking hissing or popping sound...

Page 13: ... lap or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the working computer for any extended length of time Attention Extended contact with your body even through clothing could cause discomfort or even a skin burn Do not drop bump scratch hit or place heavy objects on the liquid crystal display LCD of your computer Attention Direct contact with liquid crystal material from a broken ...

Page 14: ...r a list of service and support phone numbers go to http consumersupport lenovo com Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace units CRUs Closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts Disconnect the attached power cords battery pack and all the cables before you open the device covers unless instructed oth...

Page 15: ...1 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Top view Note The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product g h b c d e f a i j h l k ...

Page 16: ... The light sensor detects the environmental illuminance and automatically adjusts the panel brightness of the display accordingly if enabled You may enable disable the light sensor in Lenovo Energy Management software Mute button Use this button to mute unmute the computer Built in microphone The built in microphone with noise reduction can be used for video conferencing voice narration or simple ...

Page 17: ... OneKey Rescue System If OneKey Rescue System has been preinstalled when the computer is powered off Note For details see Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue System on page 41 Fingerprint reader With the fingerprint reader you can register fingerprints and use them as passwords to secure your computer 11 12 ...

Page 18: ...ure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur VGA port Connects to external display devices HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display Microphone jack Connects to external microphones Headphone jack Connects to external headphones Attention Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your heari...

Page 19: ...rsal serial bus USB device on page 22 RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet network Note For details see Wired connection on page 33 AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here Note For details see AC adapter and battery on page 12 Kensington slot Attach a security lock not supplied here Note For details see Attaching a security lock not supplied on page 30 e c b a d ...

Page 20: ...to turn on off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on your computer GPU graphics processing unit switch specific models only Slide and release this switch to change the GPU Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here Note For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 21 b c a ...

Page 21: ...Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 7 Bottom view f e a b c d ...

Page 22: ... AC adapter and battery on page 12 Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place Optical drive latch This latch keeps the optical drive secured in place Auxiliary latch of the optical drive Use this latch to remove the optical drive Hard disk drive Memory compartment Houses the computer s hard disk drive and main memory ...

Page 23: ...ert the battery pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on AC power Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to install the battery pack Connect 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 firml...

Page 24: ... agreement Configuring the Internet connection Registering the operating system Creating a user account Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer you can put it into sleep state or shut it down Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time put the computer into sleep state When the com...

Page 25: ... 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 until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep state before you move your computer Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the ha...

Page 26: ...s installed Charging time will depend on the usage environment You need to charge the battery in any of the following situations When you purchase a new battery If the battery status indicator turns orange If the battery has not been used for a long time 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 facto...

Page 27: ...ng the battery pack make sure the computer has been shut down Notes You are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer To increase the life of the battery pack the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it drops from fully charged Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 F and 80 F...

Page 28: ...ntion to the following points Notes 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 pack Keep the battery pack away from children Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills When disposing of the...

Page 29: ...tion to 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 see System status indicators on page 29 a b c ...

Page 30: ...gers closer together to zoom out For the best zooming experience use the tips of your fingers Two Finger Scrolling Place two fingers down on the touchpad surface The fingers should be slightly separated Using a straight continuous motion slide both fingers in the desired direction Lift both fingers up off the touchpad surface to stop scrolling Rotating Place two fingers down on the touchpad surfac...

Page 31: ... continuous motion in the desired direction moving from one side of the touchpad to the opposite side Horizontal finger motion sliding your fingers to the right or left will page forwards or backwards in a photo viewer or an Internet browser window Slide your fingers upwards to launch slideshow mode Slide your fingers downwards to exit slideshow mode ...

Page 32: ...earning the basics Using the keyboard The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key Note The NumLk indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled ...

Page 33: ... Learning the basics 19 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 b a ...

Page 34: ... the interface for integrated wireless devices settings enable disable Fn F6 Enable Disable the touchpad 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 Insert Enable Disable the scroll lock Fn Home Activate the pause function Fn End Activate the b...

Page 35: ...d connection capabilities Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory cards Secure Digital SD card MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO Notes Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth etc ...

Page 36: ... device Your computer comes with 3 USB ports compatible with USB devices Note The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the inside of your computer when the memory card slot is not in use Retain the dummy card for future use Note Before removing the memory card disable it by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility to avoid data corruption Note When using a high po...

Page 37: ...to 10 meters range in open space Enabling Bluetooth communications 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch 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 t...

Page 38: ...es of the Start menu 2 Click Send a file select the wireless device where you want to save the file and click Next 3 Select the file and send it To receive files from the paired wireless device to the computer Refer to the instructions shipped with the wireless devices to send files to the computer The files are saved in Bluetooth Exchange Folder ...

Page 39: ...ake it up 2 Activate the Switchable Graphics dialog box To activate the dialog box you can right click on the desktop and select Configure Switchable Graphics from the pop up menu slide and release the GPU switch on the front side of your computer Note The dedicated AMD GPU provides you with superior graphics performance while the energy efficient integrated graphics provides longer operation with...

Page 40: ... Current active Graphics Processing Unit Click the button for another GPU under Choose a Graphics Processing Unit 4 A dialog box might appear to inform you of the change in the GPU Click OK on the dialog box to make this change Note During the switch it is normal for the computer display to go blank for several seconds ...

Page 41: ...Chapter 2 Learning the basics 27 Special keys and buttons Your computer has several special keys and buttons a b ...

Page 42: ...m button When the computer is powered off press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue System if Lenovo OneKey Rescue System has been preinstalled In Windows operating system press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery Note For details see OneKey Rescue System on page 41 ...

Page 43: ... indicators inform you of the computer status d e f g h a b c Hard disk drive indicator Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator Touchpad indicator GPU graphics processing unit indicator ...

Page 44: ...ing the security lock please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased Refer to the Right side view on page 5 for the location of the Kensington slot Notes Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of Kensington slot You are responsible for evaluating selecting and implementing the locking devices and security features...

Page 45: ...rd and enable it a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer Enter your password at the prompt The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password For details about how to set the password see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility Note The face registration and verification works best in an environment with steady and even light Note This pa...

Page 46: ... registering fingerprint information and using it as a password for Windows operating system or Web site logon you can also launch applications quickly and encrypt private data with your fingerprint to secure your computer For more details on fingerprint reader see the Help file of your software ...

Page 47: ...tion uses 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 Generally the following two accessing methods are widely used 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 h...

Page 48: ...tware 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 49: ...gs 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 Mobile Broadband The Mobile Broadband network provides Internet access to computers cell phones and other devices over a large geographic area Mobile networks are used for data transmission and ac...

Page 50: ...ations do the following 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch 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 51: ... mobile operators to provide Mobile Broadband services The Lenovo Mobile Broadband module may support one or more of the following standards GSM Global System for Mobile Communications TD SCDMA Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access SCDMA Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access EV DO Evolution Data Optimized HSPA High Speed Packet Access Mobile Broadband is a subscription servic...

Page 52: ...ct the AC adapter and all cables from the computer 2 Close the computer display and turn it over 3 Remove the battery 4 Insert the SIM card to the card slot until it clicks into place as shown in the drawing Note In general your mobile service provider provides this utility Note Insert the SIM card in the direction shown below Inserting the SIM card in the wrong direction may damage the SIM card s...

Page 53: ...urn the computer over again and reconnect the cables Removing the SIM card To 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 Notched Corner ...

Page 54: ... click and then pull the SIM card out 5 Put the battery back in place turn the computer over again and reconnect the cables Note 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 ...

Page 55: ...System without starting the Windows operating system Attention In order to utilize the features of the OneKey Rescue System your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and OneKey Rescue System program files This default partition is hidden for security reasons and is the reason the available disk space is less than it claims The exact available hard...

Page 56: ...ices or by creating recovery discs For more instructions see the Help file of Lenovo OneKey Recovery Notes The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your computer After the recovery discs are burned please number them so that you can use them in the correct order Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation...

Page 57: ... the steps below to access OneKey Rescue System Shut down your computer Press the key to launch OneKey Rescue System Within the program you can choose to restore your system partition to the original factory status or to a previously generated backup Note The recovery process is irreversible Make sure to back up any critical data before using the recovery feature ...

Page 58: ...n page iii of this guide How can I prevent problems with my computer See Appendix B Use and care information on page 72 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 dev...

Page 59: ...d service on page 67 of this guide Where can I find warranty information For the warranty applicable to your computer including the warranty period and type of warranty service see Appendix C Lenovo limited warranty on page 85 How can I install the device drivers A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer If your compu...

Page 60: ... the destination media is damaged try to select another path and then try again When do I need to restore the system to the factory status You can use this feature when your system fails or you need to re install your operating system This will restore your computer back to the initial status when you first booted up your computer after receiving it from the store If there is critical data on your...

Page 61: ...s connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet The computer power is on Press the power button again for confirmation The memory 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 en...

Page 62: ...graphics device setting in BIOS setup utility In BIOS setup utility move the cursor to Configuration make sure Switchable Graphics option is set active under Graphics Device Check the operating system you are using Switchable Graphics technology is currently available only on Windows Vista and Windows 7 The screen remains blank when I try to switch the GPU Make sure your computer is not running an...

Page 63: ...drive replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service If you forget your supervisor password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service Sleep or h...

Page 64: ...from sleep mode and does not work If the computer does not return from sleep mode it may have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted Check the power indicator If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer then press any key or the power button If your computer is in hibernation mode or power off state Connect the AC adapter to the computer...

Page 65: ... 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 screen resolution and color quality are correctly set The monitor type is correct Incorrect characters appear on the screen Did you install the operating system or application program correctly If they are installed and configured correctly h...

Page 66: ...r in the battery might be active Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector then turn on the computer again The battery does not charge For details 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 priority order correctly A startup prob...

Page 67: ...for 4 seconds or more If the computer still does not respond remove the AC adapter and the battery Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation The computer does not start from the desired device See the Boot menu of BIOS Setup Utility Make sure that Boot priority order in BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want Also mak...

Page 68: ...ce cables other than Plug and Play PnP device while the computer power is on otherwise you might damage your computer When using a high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive use external device power adapter Otherwise the device may not be recognized or system shut down may result ...

Page 69: ...replace the battery 1 Turn off the computer or enter hibernation mode Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over Note Use only the battery provided by Lenovo Any other battery could ignite or explode ...

Page 70: ... 3 Unlock the battery latches in the unlocked position remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow 4 Install a fully charged battery 5 Turn the computer over again Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again a a b ...

Page 71: ...f all the information on the hard disk and then turn the computer 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 h...

Page 72: ...g 1 Turn off the computer then disconnect 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 Loosen the screws that hold the cover of the hard disk drive memory compartment in place then remove the cover b a ...

Page 73: ...Chapter 6 Upgrading and replacing devices 59 5 Remove the frame fixing screw 6 Pull the tab in the direction shown by the arrow c d ...

Page 74: ...k 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 A Reinstall the frame fixing screw B Reinstall the cover of the hard disk drive memory compartment by aligning the side of the cover first and closing the cover Then tighten the screws to secure the cover C Reinstall the battery pack D Turn the computer over a...

Page 75: ...owing 1 Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to reduce any static electricity in your body which could damage the SO DIMM Do not touch the contact edge of the SO DIMM 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 again Note Use only the memory types supported by your computer...

Page 76: ...62 Chapter 6 Upgrading and replacing devices 5 Loosen the screws that hold the cover of the hard disk drive memory compartment in place then remove the cover b a ...

Page 77: ...me time Be sure to save the old SO DIMM for future use 7 Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket Press the DIMM firmly and pivot it until it snaps into place Make sure that it is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily 8 Reinstall the cover of the hard disk drive memory compartment by aligning the side of the cover first and closing the cover Then tighten the screws to secure ...

Page 78: ... and reconnect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer To make sure that the SO DIMM is installed correctly do as follows 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 ...

Page 79: ...l drive To remove the optical drive do the following 1 Remove the battery 2 Slide and hold the optical drive latch in the unlocked position Then push the auxiliary latch of the optical drive forward to let the optical drive pop up 3 Gently pull the optical drive out ...

Page 80: ...vides 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 disc drive O ...

Page 81: ...f 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 Running techn...

Page 82: ...ng 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 Problem determination Trained personnel are available to assist you with determi...

Page 83: ...o or non warranted parts Identification of software problem sources Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes modifications or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintenance of 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 c...

Page 84: ...ling for technical assistance please have the following information available Machine Type and Model Serial number of your computer and your proof of purchase Description of the problem Hardware and software configuration information for your system Note For the latest list of customer support center telephone numbers and hours of operation visit the Support Web site at http consumersupport lenovo...

Page 85: ... be available in all countries Service centers in certain countries might not be able to service all models of a particular machine type In some countries fees and restrictions might apply at the time of service To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available go to http consumersupport lenovo com Lenov...

Page 86: ...on from plastic bags Keep your computer away from magnets activated cellular phones electrical appliances or speakers within 13 cm or 5 in Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperatures below 5 C 41 F or above 35 C 95 F Some appliances such as certain portable desktop fans or air purifiers can produce negative ions If a computer is close to such an appliance and is exposed for an extended ...

Page 87: ...posing your computer to the air from an appliance that can produce negative ions Keep your computer and peripherals as far as possible from such an appliance Wherever possible ground your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge Notice of static electricity When you handle options or CRUs or perform any work inside the computer take the following precautions to avoid static electricity ...

Page 88: ...packaging on a smooth level surface and place the part on it Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface Be gentle with your computer Avoid placing any objects including paper between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard Do not drop bump scratch twist hit vibrate push or place heavy objects on your computer display or external devices Avoid turning the display ...

Page 89: ... is full Be sure to turn off the power and close the LCD well When you leave the computer in your car place it on the back seat to avoid being insolated Carry the AC adapter and power cord with the computer Handle storage media and drives properly If your computer comes with an optical drive do not touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the tray Wait until you hear the CD or DVD click into the...

Page 90: ...walls antivirus software and anti spyware software and keep this software up to date Take care in setting passwords Remember your passwords If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it and you might have to replace your system board or hard disk drive Other important tips Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills...

Page 91: ...urn your computer over while the AC adapter is plugged in This could break the adapter plug Turn off your computer if you are replacing a device or else verify that the device is warm or hot swappable Before you install any of the following devices touch a metal table or a grounded metal object This action reduces any static electricity from your body The static electricity could damage the device...

Page 92: ...ics as good lighting and proper seating for example can help you improve your performance and achieve greater comfort Note This example shows someone in a conventional setting Even if you work in a casual less conventional setting many of the tips in this section still apply Develop good habits and they will serve you well Head and neck in upright A suitable brightness avoid glare or reflection Ty...

Page 93: ...and using adequate lighting for example will help you maintain desirable levels of comfort and performance 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 h...

Page 94: ... errors 2 Empty your recycle bin on a regular basis 3 Use the Microsoft Disk Defragmenter on your hard disk drive on a regular basis to improve data seek and read time To free up disk space uninstall unused application programs Clean out your Inbox Sent and Trash folders from your e mail client program At least once a week make a point to back up your data If critical data is present it is a good ...

Page 95: ... have experienced and how you resolved them If you ever need to run a recovery operation on your computer by OneKey Rescue System see Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue System on page 41 If required you can find your country s customer support center at the following Web address http consumersupport lenovo com When calling the customer support center please make sure you have your machine type model and seri...

Page 96: ...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 excess liquid drip 5 Wipe the surface to remove the detergent 6 Rinse the sponge with clean running water 7 Wipe the cover with the clean sponge 8 Wipe the surface again with a dry soft lint free cloth 9 Wait for the surface to dry completely and remove any ...

Page 97: ...e 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 a hair drier Note Avoid spraying cleaner directly on the display or the keyboard ...

Page 98: ...keyboard when the cover was pressed from the outside 2 Wipe or dust the stain gently with a soft dry cloth 3 If the stain remains moisten a soft lint free cloth with water or a 50 50 mixture 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 b...

Page 99: ...oice unless Lenovo informs you otherwise in writing The warranty 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 ...

Page 100: ... www lenovo com support phone Warranty service may not be available in all locations and may differ from location to location Charges may apply outside a Service Provider s normal service area Contact a local Service Provider 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 res...

Page 101: ...stallation of a CRU by you your Service Provider will arrange for service under the type of warranty service designated for the product under the section titled Warranty Information If your Service Provider determines that it is unable to repair your product your Service Provider will replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent If your Service Provider determines that it is unable...

Page 102: ...ll be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the original product or part The replacement product or part shall be warranted for the balance of the period remaining on the original product Before your Service Provider replaces a product or part you agree to 1 Remove all features parts options alterations and attachments not under warranty service 2 Ensure that the product or...

Page 103: ...Data that you did not delete you are in compliance with all applicable laws Use of personal information If you obtain service under this warranty Lenovo will store use and process information about your warranty service and your contact information including name phone numbers address and e mail address Lenovo will use this information to perform service under this warranty and to improve our busi...

Page 104: ...on unsuitable physical or operating environment natural disasters power surges or improper maintenance by you Damage caused by a non authorized service provider Failure of or damage caused by any third party products including those that Lenovo may provide or integrate into the Lenovo product at your request and Any technical or other support such as assistance with how to questions and those rega...

Page 105: ...liability you may be entitled to recover damages from Lenovo In each such instance regardless of the basis of your claim against Lenovo including breach negligence misrepresentation or other contract or tort claim except and to the extent that liability cannot be waived or limited by applicable laws Lenovo shall not be liable for more than the amount of actual direct damages suffered by you up to ...

Page 106: ...ietnam or Sri Lanka disputes arising out of or in connection with this warranty shall be finally settled by arbitration held in Singapore and this warranty shall be governed construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of Singapore without regard to conflict of laws If you acquired the product in India disputes arising out of or in connection with this warranty shall be finally settled by ar...

Page 107: ...VE OTHER RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE LAW OR WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH LENOVO NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY AFFECTS STATUTORY RIGHTS INCLUDING RIGHTS OF CONSUMERS UNDER NATIONAL LEGISLATION GOVERNING THE SALE OF CONSUMER GOODS THAT CANNOT BE WAIVED OR LIMITED BY CONTRACT European Economic Area EEA Customers in the EEA may contact Lenovo at the following address EMEA Service Organisation Lenovo International B ...

Page 108: ...dix C Lenovo limited warranty Lenovo Turkey address LENOVO TECHNOLOGY B V TURKIYE ISTANBUL SUBESI Beybi Giz Plaza Dereboyu cad Meydan Sok No 28 Kat 10 Daire 35 Maslak Posta Kodu 34398 Tel 3658900 99 Fax 2902750 ...

Page 109: ...ia Malaysia Singapore Thailand Philippines Vietnam South Africa France United states of America Canada Mexico Brazil Austria Belgium Denmark Finland Germany Israel Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Lithuania Latvia Croatia Egypt Greece Romania Saudi Arabia UAE Australia New Zealand Japan 1 3 Russia Ukraine the republic of Kazakhstan parts and labor 1 year battery pack 1 ...

Page 110: ...some technical skill and tools Installation of Self service CRUs is your responsibility You may request that a Service Provider install Optional service CRUs under one of the other types of warranty service designated for your product An optional service offering may be available for purchase from Lenovo to have Lenovo install Self service CRUs for you You may find a list of CRUs and their designa...

Page 111: ...er will be provided to you for you to return your product to a designated service center A courier will pick up your product and deliver it to the designated service center Following its repair or exchange the service center will arrange the return delivery of the product to you 4 Customer Carry In or Mail In Service Under Customer Carry In or Mail In Service your product will be repaired or excha...

Page 112: ...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 113: ...are safe for removal by the customer Customers are responsible for replacing all external CRUs Internal CRUs can be removed and installed by customers or by a Lenovo service technician during the warranty period Your computer contains the following types of external CRUs External CRUs pluggable These CRUs unplug from the computer Examples of these types of CRUs include the AC adapter and power cor...

Page 114: ...oncealed by an access panel that is typically secured by either one or two screws Once the access panel is removed only the specific CRU is visible Examples of these types of CRUs include memory modules and hard disk drives Internal CRUs located within the product These CRUs are accessible only by opening the computer s outer case Examples of these CRUs include PCI Express Mini Cards and the integ...

Page 115: ...d However it is the user s responsibility to evaluate 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 ...

Page 116: ...thing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties 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...

Page 117: ... the applicable data for their specific environment The software interface and hardware configuration described in all the manuals included with your computer may not match the actual configuration of the computer you purchased Export classification notice This product is subject to the United States Export Administration Regulations EAR and has an Export Classification Control Number ECCN of 4A99...

Page 118: ...novo computers of the following machine types if the ENERGY STAR mark is affixed have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY STAR 5 0 program requirements for computers 20034 3749 By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the power management features of your computer you reduce the consumption of electricity Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential ...

Page 119: ...for a specified duration To awaken your computer from a Sleep 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 7 Power plan Energy Star Turn off the display After 10 minutes Put the computer to sleep After 25 minutes Advanced power setting...

Page 120: ...t to The IEEE 802 11a b g n Standard on Wireless LANs as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity WiFi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance Bluetooth Daughter Card is designed to be interoperable with any Bluetooth product that is compliant to Bluetooth Specification 2 1 EDR as defined by the Bluetooth SIG Following profiles are ...

Page 121: ...etic energy like other radio devices However the level of energy emitted is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Due to the fact that wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Lenovo believes the integrated wireless car...

Page 122: ...ere the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization e g airport or hospital you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card or Bluetooth Daughter Card prior to turning on the computer Safety information related t...

Page 123: ...ls Some equipments in hospitals are sophisticated and are susceptible to electromagnetic interference Do not enable Mobile Broadband feature near medical equipment without requesting permission 5 The Mobile Broadband communication may affect the operation of implanted cardiac pacemakers and other medically implanted equipment Patients with cardiac pacemakers should be well aware that use of Mobile...

Page 124: ...mful interference to radio communications However there is no 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 ...

Page 125: ...te 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 Morrisville NC 27560 U S A Telepho...

Page 126: ...9 336 EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit in den EU Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse B ein Um dieses sicherzustellen sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung f...

Page 127: ...t dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln EMVG vom 20 Juli 2007 früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten bzw der EMV 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 Konformi...

Page 128: ... 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 129: ...Appendix E Notices 115 Lenovo Product Service Information Japanese VCCI Class B Statement ...

Page 130: ...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 131: ...gs can be found on Lenovo s Internet site at http www lenovo com lenovo environment recycling Turkish statement of compliance The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment EEE Türkiye EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygunluk Beyanı Bu Lenovo ürünü T C Çevre ve Orman Bakanlığı nın ...

Page 132: ...n 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 recycle r...

Page 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...e data on your computer some of 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 t...

Page 136: ...s possible to read the data by 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 ph...

Page 137: ...ypographical errors Lenovo reserves the right to improve and or change specifications at any time without notice Form Factor Size Appr 380 7mm x 251mm Depth 26 30mm Weight 2 4kg with 6 cell battery System CPU Intel ULV Processors Memory DDR3 SO DIMM LCD 15 6 HD LCD HDD 2 5 HDD Keyboard 6 row Lenovo Keyboard Integrated Camera 1 3M Battery 6 cell 57Wh AC Adapter 65W ...

Page 138: ...Features and Specifications I O Ports USB USB 2 0 ports x 3 Communication RJ 45 port Audio Headphone Mic In Jack Video D sub port HDMI port Memory card slot 4 in 1 slot x 1 MMC SD MS MS PRO Others Kensington slot Yes ...

Page 139: ...ks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both AMD is a trademark or registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc in the United States other countries or both Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States other countries or both Other company product or service names may be trademarks or service marks...

Page 140: ...r computer 72 Cleaning Computer cover 82 Computer display 84 Computer keyboard 83 Customer Replaceable Unit CRU 99 Customer support center 68 FCC Statement 110 Frequently Asked Questions 44 Function key combinations 19 Hard disk drive Problems 52 Help Help and service 67 on the Web 68 Hibernation mode problems 49 Keyboard Cleaning 83 Using 18 A B C F H K ...

Page 141: ...issions 110 OneKey Rescue System button 41 Password Problems 49 Using 31 Problems Battery 52 Computer screen 51 Display 47 Hard disk drive 52 Hibernation mode 49 Password 49 Sleep mode 49 Sound 51 Startup 52 Problems on changing graphics processing unit GPU 48 Security 30 Storage media Handling 75 L M N O P S ...

Page 142: ...128 Index Touchpad 15 Trademarks 125 Troubleshooting 47 VeriFace 31 Warranty information 95 Web Help 68 Wireless LAN Interoperability 106 Usage environment 107 T V W ...

Page 143: ...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 144: ...New World New Thinking TM www lenovo com Lenovo China 2009 P N 147002654 Printed in China ...

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