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Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 3
Note • Before using the product, be sure to read "Chapter 1. Important safety
information" first.
Sixth Edition (June 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012.
LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
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... For outdoor use 15
Handling storage media and drives properly 15 Data safety 16 Taking care in setting passwords 16 Cleaning the cover of your computer 16 Cleaning your computer keyboard 17 Cleaning your computer display 17 Other important tips 18 Accessibility and comfort 19 Ergonomic information 19 What if you are traveling?.........19 Questions about vision 19 Maintenance...
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... to cable distribution networks 32
Appendix C. Environmental,
WEEE, and recycling
statements 33
Important WEEE information .... 33 Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil 34 Battery recycling marks 34 California BC mark 35 China WEEE statement 36 Japan recycling statements.......... 36
Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor ... 36 Disposing of a Lenovo computer...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 8
... damage.
■ Service and upgrades
Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the customer support center or your documentation.
Note: Some computer parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 10
... suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
■ External devices
Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB and 1394 cables while the computer power is on; otherwise, you might damage your computer. To avoid possible damage to attached devices, wait at least five seconds after the computer is shut down to disconnect external...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 14
... not considered hazardous. The design of the laser system and the optical storage drive ensures that there is no exposure to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operation, user maintenance, or servicing. When a CD or DVD drive is installed, note the following handling instructions. Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 15
... fire, water, or
structural damage. • Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all the cables
before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. • Do not use your computer until you have closed the cover. Never use the computer when the cover is open. • Connect and disconnect...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 16
...cables from devices. The power cord must be disconnected from the wall outlet or receptacle before installing all other electrical cables connected to the Lenovo computer. The power cord may be reconnected to the wall outlet or receptacle only after all other electrical cables have been connected to the computer.
■ Liquid crystal display... computer has both a headphone connector and an audio-...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 19
... handle components carefully. Handle adapters, memory
modules, and other circuit boards by the edges. Never touch exposed circuitry. - Prevent others from touching components. - When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 20
... computer.
■ Handling 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 center pivot of an optical drive before closing the tray.
• When installing your hard disk, follow the instructions...
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... software, and anti-spyware software and keep this software up to date.
■ Taking 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.
■ Cleaning the cover of your computer
Occasionally clean your computer...
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... 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. - Memory Card, such...
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.... CD-RW drives and CD-RW/DVD drives are available for most computers and are easily installed. • Use or schedule System Restore to take a system snapshot periodically.
Note: Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software.
• Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. • Profile your machine at http://support.lenovo.com to...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 26
... software source for Windows product updates. They are available by means of a Web download (connection charges may apply) or from a disc. For more specific information and links, go to the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/. Lenovo offers Up and Running technical assistance with installation of, or questions related to, Service Packs for your Lenovo-preinstalled Microsoft Windows...
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warranted parts • Identification of software problem sources • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of application programs
Note: To determine if your Lenovo hardware product is under warranty and when the warranty expires, go to http://support.lenovo.com.
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... ensure that you have downloaded the most current drivers and system updates, and recorded information before you call. When calling 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...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 31
... 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 4A994...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 32
... information. The 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...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Ideapad 305 Laptop - Page 20
... that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are installed before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual. After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is loaded to the system board before completing the service action. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/ 2. Enter the serial number or select...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Ideapad 305 Laptop - Page 27
Lenovo ideapad 305-15IHW/305-15IBD/305-15IBY/305-15ABM
Related service information
This chapter presents the following information: • "Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set" on page 23 • "Passwords" on page 24 • "Power management" on page 25
Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set
Restore of factory default
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