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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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    Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows® 8. If you are using other Windows user guide. • The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo G700 unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual may differ
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    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 Replacing the hard
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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 the display panel, be careful not to leave pens or any other objects in between the
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    button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see "Lenovo OneKey Recovery System" the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move. Touch pad buttons: The
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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 press one of the function keys b . % $ The following describes the features of each function key.
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    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 touch pad. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Displays all currently active apps. : Turns
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    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 from Enabled to Disabled. 4 Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view 1 2 3 4 56 7 a AC power adapter jack b Ventilation slots Connect the AC power adapter here. Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that the ventilation slots are not blocked or else the computer may overheat. c VGA port Connects to
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    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 a memory card 1 Push the not include a dummy card. You can insert a memory card into the slot directly. Removing a memory card 1 Push the memory card in until you hear a
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    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 any additional steps. Note: Typically
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    on your computer Press to make 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
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    jack does not support conventional microphones by default. • The recording function may not be supported if third- the security lock, please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment judgment or warranty
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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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    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. d Optical
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    operating system • Creating a user account Operating system interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main User Interfaces: the Start screen do one of the following: • Select the desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press Windows key + D. To switch from the desktop to the Start screen, do one of the
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    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 The charms The five charms provide new and faster the pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner until the charms bar is displayed. • Press Windows key + C. Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find whatever you are looking for, including
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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.
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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 , causing loss of data. To wake the computer, do one of the following: • Press the Power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. 17
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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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    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to wireless LAN Enabling wireless connection If Airplane mode is on, do one of the for connection. To connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the security key or passphrase. 19
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    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Help and support If you have 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
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    the AC power 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. 2 Press the Novo button
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    program there, you can also download it from the 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 all the hardware devices that you need on the
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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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    computer 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
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    within the acceptable range. See "Chapter 2. Use and 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
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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
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    Troubleshooting Other problems Your still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter and the battery pack. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during sure that the device is included in the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility correctly. • While turned off, press the Novo button
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions Notes: • The illustrations used in this appendix are for the Lenovo G700, unless otherwise stated. • The following steps about upgrading and replacing devices are the same for the Lenovo G700/G710. • Make sure the battery pack has been removed before replacing any
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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 with their 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
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    rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer. DDR3 SDRAMs are available in various capacities. Notes: • Use only the memory types supported the computer over. 4 Remove the battery pack. 5 Remove the Optical drive/Hard disk
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 Remove the DDR3 SDRAM by pressing out on the latches clips 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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    Appendix A. CRU instructions Note: If only one DDR3 SDRAM 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,
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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. 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 computer
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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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    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 Poster O O O User
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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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