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... and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix A "Notices" on page 91.
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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo B475e - Page 33
... 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 installed to the system board before completing the service action.
To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click Download Drivers & Software. The Web...
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...29 • "Power system checkout" on page 30
Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read the following important notes.
Important notes:
• Only certified trained personnel should service the computer. • ...by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card • Improper disc insertion or use of an optical drive
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... the following: • Windows 7: Launch the Power Manager program and click the Battery tab. • Windows 8:
- Press the recovery button to launch the Lenovo Solution Center program, and then click Battery. - Open the Lenovo Settings program, and then click Power.
To check the battery pack, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the ac power adapter. 2. Remove the battery...
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...are available for you to recover the computer settings.
• Windows 7: The following recovery programs are available on computers with a Windows 7 operating system: - OneKey® Recovery Pro The OneKey Recovery Pro program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive contents, including the operating system, data files, software programs, and personal settings. You can designate where the...
Safety, Warranty and Setup Guide - Lenovo B475e and B575e (for models manufactured before January 11, 2013) - Page 1
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide
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Safety, Warranty and Setup Guide - Lenovo B475e and B575e (for models manufactured before January 11, 2013) - Page 2
...CRUs
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ac power adapter Power cord for ac power adapter Battery Optical drive Memory modules PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Backup battery
This setup sheet X
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User Guide
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Optional-service CRUs
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CRU installation instructions are in the user guide for the respective product. See "Accessing your User Guide" and "Downloading...
Safety, Warranty and Setup Guide - Lenovo B475e and B575e (for models manufactured January 11, 2013 and after) - Page 1
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Lenovo computer
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ac power adapter
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Initial setup instructions
1. Install the battery pack.
This system does not support batteries that are not genuine Lenovo made or authorized. The system will continue to boot, but might not charge unauthorized batteries.
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... 31 Using the Windows recovery program on the Windows 8 operating system 32
Chapter 7. Replacing devices . . . . . 35
Static electricity prevention 35 Replacing the battery 35 Replacing the backup battery 36 Replacing the hard disk drive 39 Replacing a memory module 43 Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN connection 45 Removing the optical drive 49
Chapter 8. Preventing...
User Guide - Lenovo B475e, B575e - Page 7
... of Service and Support phone numbers, go to the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone
Frequently inspect your computer and its components for damage or wear or signs of danger. If you have any question about the condition of a component, do not use the product. Contact the Customer Support Center or the product manufacturer for instructions on...
User Guide - Lenovo B475e, B575e - Page 27
..., and Setup Guide that comes with your computer.
• Question: Where can I download the latest drivers? Solution: The latest drivers for your computer are available from the Lenovo Support Web site. To download the latest drivers for your computer, go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the screen.
• Question: How can I install the device drivers?
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... a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer. If your computer is preinstalled with an operating system, Lenovo provides all device drivers that you need on the hard disk drive. • Question: What can I do if the backup process fails? Solution: If you can start the backup feature without a problem, but it fails...
User Guide - Lenovo B475e, B575e - Page 36
... it is completely installed into the slot.
Removing an SD card
To remove an SD card, do the following: 1. Push the SD card until you hear a click. 2. Gently pull the SD card out of the media card reader slot.
Note: If you do not remove the card from your computer after you eject the card from the Windows operating system, the...
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Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider and search the Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer for wireless connections.
Chapter 3. Connecting to the network 25
User Guide - Lenovo B475e, B575e - Page 45
... as a disc or a USB hard disk drive, you can recover the computer from failures that prevent you from gaining access to the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace on your hard disk drive.
For more information, refer to the help information system of the OneKey Recovery Pro program.
Solving recovery problems on the Windows 7 operating system
To reinstall the Windows 7 operating system, do the...
User Guide - Lenovo B475e, B575e - Page 46
... or the Windows environment from a rescue medium or recovery medium, you might not have the rescue device (an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices) set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence. You must first make sure that your rescue device is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in the BIOS program...
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... computer. CD-RW drives and CD-RW/DVD drives are available for most computers and are easily installed. 6. Schedule system restore operations to take a system snapshot periodically.
Note: Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. 7. Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. 8. Profile your machine at http://www.lenovo.com/support...
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... firewalls, antivirus
software, and anti-spyware software and keep the 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.
Clean the cover of your computer Occasionally clean your computer by doing the...
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.... • Press the power button. • Press Fn+F2 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off.
Problems with drives and other storage devices
This section includes hard disk drive problems and optical drive problems.
Hard disk drive problems
Print these instructions now and keep it with your computer for reference later.
The hard disk drive makes a rattling noise intermittently...