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Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 8
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■ 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 23
... 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...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 25
.... 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...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 27
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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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Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 28
... 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 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...
User Guide - Lenovo Notebooks (for Windows 8.1) - Page 9
... Windows. „ Personalizing the desktop All of the personalization settings you are familiar with, including themes, desktop backgrounds, sounds, and colors, are still available, and you can customize your desktop just... desktop backgrounds in the Personalization Gallery.
Note: If you do not see something you like, you can download more themes, or even create your own.
„ Pinning your desktop...
User Guide - Lenovo Notebooks (for Windows 8.1) - Page 15
... a software distribution platform in the Windows 8.1 operating system. You can download apps from the store and install them on your computer. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can use the store to download and install apps. You can either connect to a local area network (LAN) that has an Internet access or connect through an Internet service provider (ISP). For a wireless...
User Guide - Lenovo Notebooks (for Windows 8.1) - Page 16
Chapter 4. Getting apps from the Windows Store
Accessing the store
After setting up an Internet connection and creating a Microsoft account, you can go to the store to download and install apps. To access the Windows Store, do one of the following. • Tap or click the Store app on the Start screen. • Go to http://www...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - IdeaPad Z710 - Page 20
... sure 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...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - IdeaPad Z710 - Page 27
... for specific models and updates to the software that was preloaded on the computer. Not all recovery disc sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc.
To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using the recovery disc set, do the following: 1. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the optical drive. 2. Start the computer. When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - IdeaPad Z710 - Page 28
... normal.
8. When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to the Microsoft Windows screen is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows setup.
Passwords
As many as three passwords may be needed for any Lenovo computer: the power-on password (POP), the hard disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for...
Lenovo Limited Warranty & Product Specific Notices - IdeaPad Z710 - Page 3
...Will Do to Correct Problems When you contact a Service Provider, you must follow the specified problem determination and resolution procedures. The Service Provider will attempt to diagnose and resolve your problem by telephone, e-mail or remote assistance. The Service Provider may direct you to download and install designated software updates. Some problems may be resolved with a replacement part...
Lenovo Limited Warranty & Product Specific Notices - IdeaPad Z710 - Page 4
... 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 • any technical or other support, such as assistance with "how-to" questions and those regarding product set-up and installation • products or parts...
User Guide - IdeaPad Z710 - Page 2
...the actual product.
Regulatory Notice • For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com.
First Edition (July 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2013.
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.
User Guide - IdeaPad Z710 - Page 11
.... However, some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting. Check the documentation provided by the device's manufacturer before connecting the device.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring data by that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of the Windows desktop screen to...
User Guide - IdeaPad Z710 - Page 24
... the Lenovo
OneKey Recovery system. 2 Click System Backup. 3 Select a back-up location and click Next to start the backup.
Notes: • You can choose a back-up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device. • The back-up process may take a while. • The back-up process is only available when Windows can...
User Guide - IdeaPad Z710 - Page 26
... to reinstall preinstalled software, you can find the installation program on the D partition of your hard disk. If you cannot find the installation program there, download it from the Lenovo consumer support Web site.
Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer? If your computer is preinstalled with a Windows operating system, Lenovo provides drivers for the hardware...
User Guide - IdeaPad Z710 - Page 28
..., etc on your computer, you must change the boot mode to Legacy Support. The legacy operating system, such as Windows, Linux or Dos, etc cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. „ Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See "Chapter 3. Getting help and service" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
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