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    Lenovo V560 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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    to read it before using wireless devices on your computer. • To refer to it, go to http://www.lenovo.com, click Support, and then click User's guides and manuals. First Edition (June 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively
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    asked questions 25 Troubleshooting 27 Appendix A. CRU instructions 31 Replacing the battery 31 Replacing the hard disk drive 32 Replacing memory 35 Removing the optical drive 38 Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty ..... 39 Warranty information 44 Appendix C. Product specific Notices..... 47
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    Top view k j a b c d e f i h g Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. Attention: • Do NOT open the or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged. 1
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    (Select models only) b Wireless module antennas (Select models only) Use the camera for video communication. The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. c Computer display The LCD display provides brilliant visual output. d OneKey Rescue system button Press this button to
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    on page 19. d VGA port Connects to external display devices. e HDMI port (Select models only) Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. f eSATA/USB combo port (Select models only) Connects to eSATA or USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus
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    universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 14. d Optical drive Reads/Burns optical disks. e Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see "Attaching a security lock (not supplied)" on page 18. f AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here. Note: For
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    Front view a b c a System status indicators b Integrated wireless device switch (Select models only) c Memory card slot For details, see "System status indicators" on page 17. Use this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on your computer. Insert memory cards
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    Using Mobile Broadband (Select models only)" on page 21. d Hard disk drive (HDD)/ Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment e Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. f Battery latch - spring The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. loaded
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    the battery pack. Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer firmly. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. „ Turning on the computer Press the power button to turn
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    or shut it down. Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the hard disk is spinning can damage 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
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    example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. „ Charging the battery When you find that the battery 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
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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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    the basics Using the touchpad a bc 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 conventional mouse
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    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. Note: The 1 indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. „ Function key
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    on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. Fn + F3: Open the interface for the display device switch to select this notebook or an wireless devices settings (on/off). Fn + F8: Enable/Disable the touchpad. Fn + F9: Start/Pause playback of Windows Media Player. Fn + F10: Stop playback of Windows
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    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 click. Gently pull the dummy card out of the memory card slot. Note: The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles
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    device (Select models only) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10
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    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. Volume buttons ( b ~ d ) (Select models
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    status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. abcd a Hard disk drive indicator b Num lock indicator c Caps lock indicator d ScrLK lock indicator e Power status indicator f Battery status indicator g Wireless communication indicator h Touchpad indicator ef g h 17
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    utility. Note: To enter 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 operating system or Web site
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    use physical wiring to connect. Wireless network technology: 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
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    Broadband SIM card is necessary for the connection. Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods. „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX (Select models only) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from
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    Module (SIM) card after activation. For instructions on inserting the SIM card, refer to For details, see "Inserting the SIM card" on page 22. Notes: • Various standards are in use by mobile operators to provide Mobile Broadband services. The Lenovo Mobile Broadband module may support one or more
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    Connecting to the Internet Inserting the SIM card To insert the SIM card: 1 Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display and turn it over. 3 Remove the battery. 4 Insert the SIM card in the card slot until it clicks into place
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    SIM card in until you hear a click, and then pull the SIM card out. 5 Put the battery back in place. Turn the computer over and reconnect the cables. Note: Never insert or remove the SIM card while the computer is on. Doing so may cause permanent damage to the SIM card as well as the SIM card reader
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    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. „ Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system (without Windows operating system
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    find the detailed specifications for my computer? See http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. I need to upgrade a device or I need to replace one of the following: the hard disk drive, memory, or the keyboard. See "Appendix A. CRU instructions" on page 31 of this guide. Where are the recovery discs? Your
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    system fails or you need to re-install your operating system. This will restore your computer back to the initial status when you first booted up your computer after receiving it from the store. If there is critical data on your current partition, back it up before you run this recovery feature. 26
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    the touchpad. - Press any key on the keyboard. - Press the power button. - Press Fn+F2 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off. A Password problem I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing
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    Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. • The battery power is getting low. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. The computer enters sleep
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    computer again. The battery does not charge. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot priority order correctly. 29
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    partition (C drive). Fail to restore system partition to factory default. • The system partition, such as the partition size or the drive capacity of C, has been modified. Other problems Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds
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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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    . 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/Mini PCI Express Card slot
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    screw c . c Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow d . d 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame e . e 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the 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 again. 34
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    SDRAM. 2 Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 4 Remove the battery again. 5 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. a. Loosen the screws that secure
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of the battery. B Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again. Note: If only one DDR3 SDRAM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must
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    Appendix A. CRU instructions 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 System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer. 37
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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 adapter Power cord for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive Setup Poster O O O User Guide O O O O O 38
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    www.lenovo.com/support/phone. Warranty service may not be available in all locations and may differ from location to location. Charges may apply outside a Service Provider's normal service area. Contact a local Service Provider for location-specific information. „ What your service provider will do
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    Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty Some problems can be resolved with a replacement part that you can install yourself called a "Customer Replaceable Unit" or "CRU." If so, your Service Provider will ship the CRU to you to install. If your problem cannot be resolved over the telephone or remotely,
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    , power surges, or improper maintenance by you; • damage caused by a non-authorized service provider; • failure of, or damage caused by, any third party products, including those that Lenovo may provide or integrate into the Lenovo product at your request; and • any technical or other support
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    remove and/or backup all such information from the product prior to its service or return. Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on Lenovo's part or other liability, you may be entitled to recover damages from Lenovo. In each such instance, regardless of the basis of your claim against
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    India shall be held in accordance with the laws of India THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY Lenovo at the following address: EMEA Service Organisation, Lenovo (International) B.V., Floor 2, Einsteinova 21, 851 01, Bratislava, Slovakia. Service under this warranty for Lenovo
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    and labor 1 year limited warranty* battery pack - 1 year 1, 4 Turkey parts and labor - 2 years 1, 4 battery pack - 1 year * Excludes some components. 90-day limited warranty for power adapters, keyboards, plastics and hinges. If required, your Service Provider will provide repair or exchange
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    warranty „ Types of warranty service 1 Customer Replaceable Unit ("CRU") Service Under CRU Service, your Service Provider will ship CRUs to you for installation by you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request
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    limited warranty 5 Product Exchange Service Under Product Exchange Service, Lenovo will ship a replacement product to your location. You are responsible for its installation and verification of its operation. The replacement product becomes your property in exchange for the failed product, which
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    designation. Lenovo computers of the following machine types, if the ENERGY STAR mark is affixed, have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY STAR 5.0 program requirements for computers. • 20069 • 4342 By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the power-management
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    Appendix C. Product specific Notices Table 1. ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system Windows® 7 Power plan: Energy Star •Turn off the display: After 10 minutes •Put the computer to sleep: After 25 minutes •Advanced power settings: -Turn off hard disks: After 20 minutes -Hibernate
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    Product specific Notices Electronic emissions notices The following information refers to Lenovo V560, machine type 20069, 4342. „ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
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    Appendix C. Product specific Notices „ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement This Class B Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Gropiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. (1) 4:
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    Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to product, including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers. This product has with licensed communication devices. Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must
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    Model Name: V560 Machine Type 20069/4342 Note: The following specifications may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Lenovo reserves the right to improve and/or change specifications at any time without notice. Form Factor Size Weight System CPU Memory LCD HDD Keyboard
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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. 53
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    Index A AC adapter Using 9 B Battery Charging 9 Bluetooth Connecting 15 C Camera 2 Card reader 14 F Frequently Asked Questions 25 Function key combinations 12 H Hard disk drive Problems 29 Hibernation mode problems 28 K Keyboard Using 12 L Lenovo Limited Warranty 39 M Microphone Built-in
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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 China 2010 New World. New Thinking.TM www.lenovo.com P/N: 147003427 Printed in China
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Lenovo V560
User Guide
V1.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.