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Page 1: User Guide
Lenovo G70-35 User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. - Page 2 Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • The latest electronic compliance and environmental information are available from the Lenovo compliance information Web sites. To view compliance information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/compliance To download environmental information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration...
- Page 3 Lenovo User Guide User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated. Model name Lenovo G70-35 80Q5...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ................15 Connecting to a wireless network ......................16 Help and support ............................17 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System................18 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting......................19 Frequently asked questions ........................19 Troubleshooting ............................21 Appendix A. -
Page 7: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. - Page 8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. Wireless LAN antennas Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals. Computer display Provides brilliant visual output.
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Page 9: Using The Keyboard
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a numeric keypad incorporated into its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. - Page 10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Displays all currently active apps. Turns on/off the backlight of the : Increases the volume level.
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Page 11: Left-Side View
Connect the AC power adapter here. Novo button When the computer is off, 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 “Lenovo OneKey Recovery System” on page 18. - Page 12 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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Page 13: Connecting Usb Devices
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB device You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. -
Page 14: Right-Side View
Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole. • You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment, judgment, or warranty regarding the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features. -
Page 15: Inserting A Memory Card
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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. •... -
Page 16: Front View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status indicators Indicator Charge... -
Page 17: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Battery pack latch - The manual battery pack latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. -
Page 18: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 8.1
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below: •... -
Page 19: The Charms
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Charms are navigation buttons that let you control your Windows ®... - Page 20 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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 or send files to any external devices, including the devices to play, print, and project.
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Page 21: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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 ... -
Page 22: Connecting To A Wireless Network
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection Press to disable airplane mode. -
Page 23: Help And Support
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Help and support - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. -
Page 24: Chapter 3. Lenovo Onekey Recovery System
• 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: Shut down the computer. Press the Novo button. From Novo Button Menu, select System Recovery and press Enter. -
Page 25: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with any recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System if you need to restore the system to its original factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails? If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the following steps: Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process. -
Page 26: Bios Setup Utility
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. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
Lenovo OneKey Recovery System. If you still see only blank screen. the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. -
Page 28: Sleep Problems
If you forget your user password, ask the system administrator to clear your user password. • If you forget your hard disk drive password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. -
Page 29: Sound Problems
- Speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery pack problems Your computer shuts down • Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy Management. before the battery status If the problem persists, replace with a new battery pack. indicator shows empty. -
Page 30: Other Problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button not respond. for four seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. -
Page 31: Appendix A. Cru Instructions
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Page 32: 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. - Page 33 Appendix A. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer. Close the computer display and turn the computer over. Remove the battery pack. For details, see “Replacing the battery pack” on page 25. Remove the Optical drive/Hard disk drive/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover.
- Page 34 Appendix A. CRU instructions Remove the frame fixing screws Pull the hard disk drive tab in the direction shown by arrow...
- Page 35 Appendix A. CRU instructions Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other;...
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Page 36: Replacing Memory
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing double-data-rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer. - Page 37 Appendix A. CRU instructions Remove the DDR3 SDRAM by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for future use. Align the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the DDR3 SDRAM into the socket at a 30-45°...
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Page 38: Replacing The Thermal Fan
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the thermal fan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the thermal fan, do the following: Turn off the computer. - Page 39 Appendix A. CRU instructions Remove the thermal fan Install the new thermal fan and reconnect the thermal fan connector. Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Reinstall and tighten the screws. Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws. Reinstall the battery pack.
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Page 40: Replacing The Keyboard
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the keyboard, do the following: Turn off the computer. - Page 41 Appendix A. CRU instructions Remove the screws that secure the keyboard Turn the computer over, and then open the display. Loosen the keyboard with fingers and then lift the keyboard slightly.
- Page 42 Appendix A. CRU instructions Disconnect the connectors in the direction shown by arrows . Then remove the keyboard. Reconnect the keyboard connector and install the new keyboard. Push the keyboard in gently until it clicks into place. Note: Make sure that the keyboard connector is attached firmly. Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
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Page 43: Removing The Optical Drive
Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical drive, do the following: Turn off the computer. - Page 44 Appendix A. CRU instructions Remove the screw shown in the illustration Gently pull the optical drive out...
- Page 45 Appendix A. CRU instructions The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Safety, Warranty, and Setup User Guide Guide AC power adapter Power cord for AC power adapter Battery pack Bottom access doors...
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Page 46: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks 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. - Page 47 en-US Rev. RP01...