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    Lenovo V370 User Guide V1.0 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® 7. If you are using other Windows If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use, reproduction,
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    basics....7 First use 7 Using AC adapter and battery .....9 Using the touchpad 11 Using the keyboard 12 Connecting external devices.......14 Switching GPU ( 24 Appendix A. CRU instructions ...26 Replacing the battery 26 Replacing the hard disk drive ....27 Replacing memory 30 Trademarks 33
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. Attention: • leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged. 1
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    narration, or simple audio recordings. The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. Note: For details, see "Using the touchpad" on page 11. i Fingerprint reader (Select models only) With the fingerprint reader you can register fingerprints and use them as passwords to secure your computer. 2
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view a Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. b RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see "
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    to external microphones. c GPU (Graphics Slide and release this switch under Windows operating Processing Unit) system to switch the GPU ( the AC adapter here. jack Note: For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 9. h Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here.
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view $ % a Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not supplied)" on page 14. b Integrated wireless device switch Use this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all wireless
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. b Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment c Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. d
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    the basics First use „ Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. „ Connecting to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to an
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    the hard disk, causing loss of data. To wake the computer, do one of the following. • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. „ Shutting down your computer If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two, shut it down. To shut down your computer
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    power is low, you need to charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged one. You need to charge the battery in any of the following situations: • When you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking • If the battery has not been used for a long time Notes: • You
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    or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. remove the battery pack from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make sure the computer has been shut down. „ Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is replaced with an incorrect type, there may be danger of
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    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad a Touchpad b Left click button c Right click button To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. The function corresponds to that of the left mouse button on a
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    Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. „ Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+F8 . Note: The NumLk indicator
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    /Off). Fn + F6: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Fn + F8: Enable/Disable the numeric keypad. Fn + F9: Start/Pause playback of Windows Media Player. Fn + F10: Stop playback of Windows Media Player. Fn + F11: Skip to the previous track. Fn + F12: Skip to the next track. Fn + PrtSc: Activate
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    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 until you hear a card, disable it via Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption. 14
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    from to . 2 Press Fn + F5 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 the
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    IdeaPad models support Switchable Graphics. With this technology, you have the flexibility to switch between a dedicated Nvidia® GPU* (increased-performance GPU) and an integrated Intel GPU (power-saving GPU), without restarting the Windows battery power mode. 2 Slide and release the GPU switch on
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    button (a) • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 24. 17
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    status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. a Caps lock indicator b Num lock indicator c Hard disk drive indicator d APS indicator e Power status indicator f Battery status indicator g Wireless communication indicator h GPU (graphics processing unit) switch indicator 18
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    refer to the instructions shipped with the security BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up. „ Fingerprint reader With the fingerprint reader, in addition to registering fingerprint information and using it as a password for Windows
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    : connect without wiring. Wired connection Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. DSL DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high- speed
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    Telephone line Splitter * DSL modem * * Not supplied. Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary. „ Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer. 21
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    data transmission, and access is usually provided by a mobile network operator. A Mobile Broadband SIM card is necessary for the connection. Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods. 22
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    device switch from to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Access point * Wi-Fi/WiMAX network * Not supplied. Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer. 23
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    that you can use them in the correct order. • Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation of recovery discs; however an appropriate external optical drive is needed to physically create the recovery discs. For more instructions, see the Help file of Lenovo OneKey Recovery. 24
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    Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system „ Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system (without Windows operating system) In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded, follow the steps below to access OneKey Rescue system. • Shut down your computer. •
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions 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, or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2
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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; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow d. 4 7 Take out the hard clips with their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. C Tighten the screws. D Reinstall the battery pack. E Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer
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    CRU instructions Replacing memory available in various capacities. Note: Use only the memory types supported by your computer. If you incorrectly install optional memory, or the computer display, and turn the computer over. 4 Remove the battery again. 5 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 If two SO-DIMMs are already installed in the the attachment clips with their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. 9 Tighten the screws. 0 Reinstall the battery. A Turn the computer over, and reconnect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer. Note: If
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    installed in your computer. The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Setup Poster O O O User
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    registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo OneKey VeriFace 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
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    Index A AC adapter Using 9 B Battery Charging 9 Bluetooth Connecting 15 C Camera 2, 13 Card reader 14 F Function key combinations............12 K Keyboard Using 12 M Microphone Built-in 2 O OneKey Rescue System button...24 P Password Using 19 S Security 19 T Touchpad 11 34
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    THE STORE. For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO (1-877-453-6686). Additionally, you can find support information and updates on the Lenovo Web site located at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. * Only for the users from the
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Lenovo V370
User Guide
V1.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.