Lenovo G700 User Guide - Lenovo G700, G710

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    Lenovo G700/G710 User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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    read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide computer or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide. • The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo G700 unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual
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    Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down 17 Connecting to wireless LAN 19 Help and support ...20 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System 21 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 22 Frequently asked questions 22 Troubleshooting ...24 Appendix A. CRU instructions 28 Replacing the battery pack 28
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. Attention: • Do not open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing
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    : For sound effects and speaker locations specific to your model, refer to the actual product. e Novo button When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer  Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. 3
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a ; then
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    /disables the touch pad. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Displays all currently active apps. : Turns on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. Toggles the display between : the computer and an external device. : Decreases the display brightness. : Increases the display brightness. 5
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    the appropriate hotkey. However, you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility. To disable the hotkey mode: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup. 3 In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of HotKey Mode
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    to external display devices. d HDMI port e RJ-45 port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an Ethernet display. Connects the computer to an Ethernet network. f USB port Connects to USB devices. Notes: • The blue ports are USB 3.0 ports. The black ports are USB 2.0 ports. • For
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     Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • 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 and so on.). Inserting
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    comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices. 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 has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing
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    configuration. Notes: • When 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 you can transfer data between them. Read the documentation supplied with the Bluetooth enabled device for details
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    computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission. For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the instructions shipped type of security keyhole. • You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view 1 a System status indicators Power indicator Battery status indicator Caps lock indicator 12
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    Getting to know your computer Bottom view 1 2 3 4 a Battery pack latch -manual b Battery pack The manual battery pack latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. c Battery pack latch - spring loaded The spring-loaded battery pack latch keeps the battery pack secured in place
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    connection • Registering the operating system • Creating a user account Operating system interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main User Interfaces: the Start screen and the desktop. To switch from the Start screen to the desktop, do one of the following: • Select the desktop tile on the Start
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    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 The charms The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks, and are always available regardless of which app you are currently in. To display the charms, do one of the following: • Move the pointer to the upper-right or lower-right
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    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 or send files to any external devices setting the volume or shutting down the computer. Also, you can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when using the
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    computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.  Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away from your computer for a short time, put the computer to sleep. When the computer . To put the computer to sleep, do computer is in sleep mode) before you move your computer. Moving your computer
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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, and then select Settings . 2 Select Power  Shut down. 18
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    to Off. Connecting to a wireless LAN After wireless has been enabled, the computer will automatically scan for available wireless networks and display them in the wireless LAN networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the security key or passphrase. 19
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    any problems using the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file.  To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + Fn + F1. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer. You
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    . To restore the system partition: 1 Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System. 2 Click System Recovery. The computer will restart to the recovery environment. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions by category.  Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your computer contains safety
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    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" in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. 23
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    is on. BIOS password problems 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. Your screen saver or
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    care Information" in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery pack is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. The computer does not return from sleep mode, and the computer does not work. • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect
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    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up. Battery pack problems • Make sure that: - The Mute function is off. - The combo audio jack is not being used. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Your computer shuts
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    Chapter 4. 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. • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for four seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond,
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    by Lenovo. Any other battery pack could ignite or explode. To replace the battery pack, 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 Unlock the manual battery pack latch
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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 of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Notes: • Replace the hard
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, 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 Optical drive/Hard disk drive/
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions 5 Remove the frame fixing screws c. 3 3 3 3 6 Pull the hard disk drive tab in the direction shown by arrow d. 4 31
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame e. 5 8 Remove matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. C Reinstall and tighten the screws. D Reinstall the battery pack. E Turn the computer over again. F Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the
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    various capacities. Notes: • 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. • Select models of the computer may have only one memory slot. Refer to
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 Remove the DDR3 SDRAM by pressing out on the latches on both with their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. 0 Reinstall and tighten the screws. A Reinstall the battery pack. B Turn the computer over again. C Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the
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    is used on 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 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
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the wireless LAN card To replace the wireless LAN card, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack.
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions 7 Take out the wireless LAN card c . 3 8 Install the new wireless LAN card. 9 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 the
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the Optical drive/Hard disk drive/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI
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    The 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 Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Wireless LAN card Optical drive Setup
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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. 40
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Lenovo G700/G710
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