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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.
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 4
... 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...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 5
... 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 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...
IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 2
... frequency and safety
standards. Be sure to read it before using wireless devices on your computer. • To refer to it, go to http://www.lenovo.com, click Support, and then click User's guides
and manuals.
First Edition (May 2011) © Copyright Lenovo 2011. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to...
IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 26
... without the need for cables.
Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods.
„ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Enabling wireless connection
To enable wireless communications, do the following:
1 Press F7 to make configuration.
Hardware connection
Access point *
U400
Wi-Fi/WiMAX network
* Not supplied
Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search...
IdeaPad U300, U300E, U300S, U400 User Guide - Page 27
... 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 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.
Notes: • The...
Ideapad U300, U300s, U300e, U400 Lenovo Limited Warranty & Product Specific Notices V1.0 (English) - Page 1
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„ What your service provider will do to correct problems
When you contact a Service Provider, you must follow the problem determination and resolution procedures specified.
Your Service Provider will attempt to diagnose and resolve your problem over the telephone, e-mail or through remote assistance. Your Service Provider may direct you to download and install designated software updates.
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Ideapad U300, U300s, U300e, U400 Lenovo Limited Warranty & Product Specific Notices V1.0 (English) - Page 2
Lenovo limited warranty
If your problem cannot be resolved over the telephone, or remotely through software updates, your Service Provider will arrange for service under the type of warranty service designated for the product under the section titled "Warranty information".
If your Service Provider determines that it is unable to repair your product, your Service Provider will replace it with...
Ideapad U300, U300s, U300e, U400 Lenovo Limited Warranty & Product Specific Notices V1.0 (English) - Page 3
... 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; and • any technical or other support, such as assistance with "how-to" questions and those
regarding product set-up and installation.
This warranty is voided...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - IdeaPad U300, U300s and U400 - Page 20
...device driver fixes are customer-installable. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/.
Strategy for replacing FRUs
Before replacing parts: Make 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...