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... charged at purchase. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The battery 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 ...
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.... Open the interface for display resolution settings. Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (on/off). Enable/Disable the touchpad. Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Start/Pause playback of Windows Media Player. Stop playback of Windows Media Player. Skip to the previous track. Skip to the next track.
Fn + Insert (G580/G585/ G780): Enable/...
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... cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memorycards: • Secure Digital (SD) card •... The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the inside of your computer when the memorycard slot is not in use. Retain the dummy ... memorycard slot.
Note: Before removing the memorycard, disable it via Windows safely remove hardware and eject ...
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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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...can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission. For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have ...VeriFace™ (on select models)
VeriFace is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of your face...
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...can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect. Wirelessnetwork technology: connect without wiring.
... connected to the residential cable TV line. DSL is a family of related technologies that bring highspeed network access... Actual connection method may vary.
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider...
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... An access point is necessary for the connection. WiMAX networks connect several WirelessLAN 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 ...* Not supplied
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and ...
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... partition (C drive) for easy restore when required. You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system, and the OneKey Rescue system without starting 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 ...
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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 ...
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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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Appendix A. CRU instructions
Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one...Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors and bay of the ... for frequent changes, or drive swapping. • The preinstalled softwares are not included on an optional hard disk drive.
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Appendix A. CRU instructions
Replacing memory You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate three synchronous ... • Use only the memory types supported by your computer. If you incorrectly install optional memory, or install an unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to start the computer. •...
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Appendix A. CRU instructions
G780
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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 the same time. Be sure to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for future use.
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7 Align the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM with the protrusion...
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....
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).
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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 utility screen opens. The System Memory item shows the total amount of memoryinstalled in your computer.
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... CRU instructions
7 Take out the wirelessLANcard c .
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8 Install the new wirelessLANcard. 9 Reinstall and .... 0 Reconnect the two wirelessLANcables (one black, one white).
Note: When installing or reinstalling the wirelesscard: • In models with a wirelessLANcard that has two ... jack labeled 2. • In models with a wirelessLANcard that has only one cable, plug the black cable (...