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User Guide - Page 2
... • To refer to it, go to http://support.lenovo.com and click User guides and manuals.
First Edition (July 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.
User Guide - Page 12
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
„ Connecting USB devices
You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer.
The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver is installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the ...
User Guide - Page 28
... hard disk drive or an external storage device. • Remove the removable HDD when starting the Lenovo Onekey Recovery system,...adapter to your computer during
the recovery process. • The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally.
If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system:
1 Shut down the computer...
User Guide - Page 29
... 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 Lenovo consumer support Website.
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 devices that...
User Guide - Page 30
..., back it up before starting recovery.
„ BIOS setup utility
What is BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is ROM-based software. It communicates basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other preferences.
How can I start the BIOS setup utility? To start the BIOS setup utility:
1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button...
User Guide - Page 31
... has been turned off.
BIOS Password problems
I forgot my password.
• If you forget your user password, you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password.
• If you forget your hard disk drive password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing...
User Guide - Page 32
...• Make sure that: - The display device driver is installed correctly. - The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set. - The monitor type is correct.
Incorrect characters appear on the • Are the operating system or programs installed correctly? If they are
screen.
installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced.
Audio problems
No sound can be heard from...
User Guide - Page 35
... replacing any devices.
Replacing the battery
Note: Use only the battery provided by Lenovo. Any other battery could ignite or explode. To replace the battery, do the following:
1 Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3 Unlock the manual battery latch a . Holding the spring-loaded battery...
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 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 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 - Lenovo Y400, Y500 - 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...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo Y400, Y500 - Page 27
... hard disk drive or solid state drive is replaced because of a failure, no product recovery program is on the new drive. In this case, you must use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. Order the Recovery Disc Set and the drive at the same time so that you can recover the new drive with the pre-installed software when they arrive. The Recovery Disc Set consists...
IdeaPad Limited Warranty & Product specific Notices V1.0 - IdeaPad Y400, Y500 - Page 2
...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...