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    Lenovo G400s/G405s/G400s Touch G500s/G505s/G500s Touch User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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    . Regulatory Notice • For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com. First Edition (April 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
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    Touch screen operation (on select models 22 Connecting to a wireless network 25 Help and support ...26 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 27 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 28 Frequently asked questions 28 Troubleshooting ...31 Appendix. CRU instructions 36 Replacing the battery 36 Replacing
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view „ G400s/G405s a b c d e f g h 1
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer „ G400s Touch a b c d e f g h 2
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    „ G500s/G505s b c d e f g h Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a i 3
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer „ G500s Touch a b c d e f i g h Note: The dashed areas indicate internal parts. Attention: • Do not open the display panel beyond 120 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful not
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    Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator (G500s/G505s/G500s Touch only) Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the
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    Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a numeric keypad (G500s/G505s/G500s Touch only) incorporated into its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad G500s/G505s/G500s Touch The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock
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    the appropriate function keys. G400s/G405s/G400s Touch : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Decreases the volume level. : Increases the volume level. : Closes the currently active window. : Refreshes the desktop or the currently active window. : Enables/disables the touchpad. : Enables/disables
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    instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a ; then press one of the function keys b . G400s/G405s/G400s Touch a G500s/G505s/G500s Touch b b a The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Home: Activate the pause function. Fn + End: Activate the break function. Fn
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    Ethernet network. e HDMI port f USB ports Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. Connect to USB devices. Notes: • The blue port supports USB 3.0. • For details, see "Connecting USB devices" on page
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    particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver is installed, you can disconnect and Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of the Windows desktop screen to remove the device before disconnecting. Notes: • If your USB
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    PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data between these devices up to 10 meters range in open space. Note: The actual maximum range may vary you do not need to use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to save battery power. • You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer before
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    jack does not support conventional microphones. • The recording function may not be supported if third-party Note: For details, see "Connecting USB devices" on page 10. d Optical disc drive Reads/Burns optical discs. Note: Some instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased. 12
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    and 20% charge. Fast blinking amber There is a problem with the battery or the battery connection. Slow blinking amber The battery is being charged. When battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to white. Slow blinking white The battery has between 20% and 80% charge and is still
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    memory card: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: • 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 in until you hear a click. 2 Gently pull the dummy card out
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view „ G400s/G405s/G400s Touch a b cd e „ G500s/G505s/G500s Touch a b cd e 15
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual b Battery pack c Battery latch spring loaded d Louvers e Speakers The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Allow air to enter
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    user interfaces: the Start screen and the Windows desktop. To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following: • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press the Windows key + D. To switch from the desktop to the Start screen, do one of the following
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    charms Charms are navigation buttons that let you control your Windows® 8 experience. Charms include: Search, Share, Start corner until the charms bar is displayed. • Press Windows key + C. • Use one finger to swipe in from the right edge of the screen until the charms bar is displayed (on select
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    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect
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    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. „ Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away from your
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    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 „ Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer: 1 Open the charms, select Settings . 2 Select Power → Shut down. 21
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    2. Starting to use Windows 8 Touch screen operation (on select models The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using its fully-featured, multi-touch screen; or like a traditional notebook computer, using keyboard and touchpad. „ Multi-touch gestures You can touch the screen with one or
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    Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Pinch Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen. Tasks performed depending upon the app.) two or more Slide Drag your finger across the screen. Pans or scrolls through lists and pages, but you can also use it
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    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Swipe Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center. Tasks performed Number of fingers used • Swiping from the bottom or top edge displays app commands, including save, edit,
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    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to a wireless network Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the . To connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet service provider (ISP) for the security key or passphrase. 25
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    to use Windows 8 Help and support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + Fn + F1. You can read the Windows Help and
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    process may take a while. • The back-up process is only available when Windows can be started normally. „ Restoring You can choose to restore the system Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. 2 Click System Recovery. The computer will restart to the recovery environment. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions
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    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 devices that you need on the
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting „ Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails? If you
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    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. 30
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    • Restore backed-up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to its original factory contents using the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. If you still see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. My screen goes blank while the computer is on. • Your
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 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 HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard
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    computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC power adapter and the battery. Display panel problems The screen is blank. • Do the following: - If you are using the AC power adapter or the
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up. • Make sure that: - The Mute function is off. - The combo audio jack is not used. - The speaker is selected as the playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down
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    Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. The computer does not start from a device you want. The connected external device does not work from which the computer starts is enabled. In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility, make sure that the device is included in the EFI list
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    Appendix. CRU instructions Notes: • The illustrations used in this appendix are for the Lenovo G500s, unless otherwise stated. • The following steps about upgrading and replacing devices may differ slightly between G500s and G400s/G405s/G400s Touch/G505s/G500s Touch. • Make sure the battery has been
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    Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing memory You can increase the amount of memory in your beep will sound when you try to start the computer. To install a DDR3L SDRAM, do the following: 1 Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to reduce any static electricity in your body, which could
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    Appendix. CRU instructions 6 If two DDR3L SDRAMs are already installed in the memory with their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. 0 Reinstall and tighten the screws. A Reinstall the battery. B Turn the computer over again. C Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer
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    the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( : upper slot). b a To make sure that the DDR3L SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Hold Fn + F2 during startup. The BIOS setup utility screen opens. The System
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    Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing the wireless LAN card To replace the wireless LAN card, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the
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    A(AUX). • In models with a wireless LAN card that has only one cable, plug the black cable (MAIN) into the jack labeled M(MAIN). A Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws. B Reinstall the battery pack. C Turn the computer over again. D Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to
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    following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. AC power adapter Power cord for AC power adapter Battery pack Memory Wireless LAN card Optical disc drive Setup Poster O O O User Guide O O O O 42
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    or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 43
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G400s/G405s/G400s Touch
G500s/G505s/G500s Touch
User Guide
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
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