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... Lenovo G580 unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. • To learn more about Lenovo Applications, go to: http://www.lenovo.com.
First Edition (December 2011) © Copyright Lenovo 2011.
LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services...
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... is automatically charged while the computer is running on AC power. Installing the battery pack Refer 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...
User Guide - Page 27
... notebook or an external display.
Fn + F4:
Open the interface for display resolution settings.
Fn + F5:
Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (on/off).
Fn + F6:
Enable/Disable the touchpad.
Fn + F8 (G480/G485): 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...
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... connection capabilities.
„ Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Note: • Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time. • This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Inserting a memory card 1 Push the dummy card until you hear a click...
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics
Special keys and buttons
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„ OneKey Rescue system button a
• When the computer is powered-off, press this button to start 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 33.
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... of locking devices and security features.
„ Using VeriFace™ (on select models)
VeriFace is a face recognition software which takes a digital 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...
User Guide - Page 35
... 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...
User Guide - Page 36
...connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area, providing highspeed broadband access without the need for cables.
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 access is usually provided by a mobile network operator. A Mobile Broadband SIM card is...
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... 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 storage devices, or by creating recovery discs.
Note: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC
adapter...
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Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system
„ Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system (without Windows operating system)
In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded, follow 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...
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Appendix A. CRU instructions G780
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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.
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... instructions
Replacing the hard disk drive
You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.
Note: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors and
bay of the hard disk drive...
User Guide - Page 48
... 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 again. 5 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. a.Remove or loose the screws that secure the compartment...
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Appendix A. CRU instructions
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6 If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at ...
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... adapter and the cables to
the computer again.
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
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To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Hold F2 during startup. The BIOS setup...
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... A. CRU instructions
7 Take out the wireless LAN card c.
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8 Install the new wireless LAN card. 9 Reinstall and tighten the screw. 0 Reconnect the two wireless LAN cables (one black, one white).
Note: When installing or reinstalling the wireless card: • In models with a wireless LAN card that has two cables: Plug the black cable (MAIN) into the jack labeled 1. Plug the white cable (AUX...