Lenovo G470 User Manual
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- Page 1 Lenovo G470/G475/ G570/G575 User Guide User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. V2.0 V2.0...
- Page 2 Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read 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 operating system, some operations may be slightly different.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer...1 Top view ...1 Left-side view ...4 Right-side view...5 Front view ...6 Bottom view ...7 Chapter 2. Learning the basics...10 First use...10 Using AC adapter and battery ...12 Using the touchpad...14 Using the keyboard...15 Connecting external devices...18 Special keys and buttons...20 System status indicators...21... -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G470/G475 Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G570/G575 Integrated camera Wireless module antennas (Select models only) Computer display Power button OneKey Rescue system button Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 29. Use the camera for video communication. The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio.
- Page 7 System status indicators Built-in microphone Touchpad Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 14. Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer For details, see “System status indicators” on page 21. The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings.
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Page 8: Left-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view Kensington slot Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 22. Fan louvers Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. -
Page 9: Right-Side View
Right-side view Headphone jack Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. Microphone jack Optical drive USB port (Select models only) Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 19. AC power adapter jack Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery”... -
Page 10: Front View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Integrated wireless device switch (Select... -
Page 11: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G470/G475... - Page 12 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G570/G575...
- Page 13 Battery latch - manual Battery pack Battery latch - spring loaded Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment Speakers (Select models only) Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place.
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Page 14: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics
Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. -
Page 15: Putting Your Computer Into Sleep State Or Shutting It Down
Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state 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 computer into sleep state. -
Page 16: Using Ac Adapter And Battery
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last. -
Page 17: Removing The Battery Pack
If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, 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. -
Page 18: Using The Touchpad
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad Touchpad Left click button Right click button Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F6. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. -
Page 19: Using The Keyboard
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. -
Page 20: Function Key Combinations
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn function keys ; then press one of the... - Page 21 The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Fn + F1: Fn + F2: Fn + F3: Fn + F4: Fn + F5: Fn + F6: Fn + F8 (G470/G475): Fn + F9: Fn + F10: Fn + F11: Fn + F12: Fn + Insert (G570/G575):...
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Page 22: Connecting External Devices
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (Select models only) (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card •... - Page 23 Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with two or four USB ports compatible with USB devices. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the external device’s power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, and system shut down may result.
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Page 24: Special Keys And Buttons
• 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 29. -
Page 25: System Status Indicators
System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator Hard disk drive indicator Chapter 2. Learning the basics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -... -
Page 26: Securing Your Computer
• You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment judgement or warranty regarding the function, quality or performance of locking devices and security features. Using VeriFace™ VeriFace is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system’s “password”. -
Page 27: Switchable Graphics In Two Modes(Select Models Only)
For details about how to set the password, see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up. - Page 28 Chapter 2. Learning the basics 4 On the Switchable Graphics page, the currently active GPU is displayed under the current active graphics processing unit. You can click High-performance GPU or Power-Saving GPU under Choose a Graphics Processing Unit to switch the graphics processor. Switching between Mode 1 and Mode 2 Switch between the two modes as follows: 1 Start your computer under the Windows 7 operating system.
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Page 29: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Internet
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect. -
Page 30: Hardware Connection
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Hardware connection: Cable Splitter * Cable 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. -
Page 31: Wireless Connection
Wireless connection Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Divided by the signal scales, wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards. Wi-Fi WiMAX Mobile Broadband Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods. - Page 32 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 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 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Wi-Fi/WiMAX network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and...
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Page 33: Chapter 4. Onekey Rescue System
OneKey Rescue system Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use application that can be used to back up the data on your system partition (C drive) for easy restore when required. You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system, and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operating system. -
Page 34: Operating System
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. • Press the key to launch OneKey Rescue system. -
Page 35: Appendix A. Cru Instructions
G570 and G575. 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. - Page 36 Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again.
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Page 37: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
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: •... - Page 38 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.
- Page 39 Appendix A. CRU instructions 5 Remove the frame fixing screws 6 Pull the HDD bracket in the direction shown by arrow...
- Page 40 Appendix A. CRU instructions 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame 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 screws. 0 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 41: Replacing Memory (Select Models Only)
Replacing memory (Select models only) You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-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. Note: Use only the memory types supported by your computer. - Page 42 Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one 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.
- Page 43 Note: If only one DDR3 SDRAM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Hold F2 during startup.
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Page 44: Removing The Optical Drive
Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the screw shown in the illustration 2 Gently pull the optical drive out - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -... - Page 45 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 Appendix A.
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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 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... -
Page 47: Index
Index AC adapter Using Battery Charging Bluetooth Connecting Camera Function key combinations Keyboard Using Meomory card reader Microphone Built-in OneKey Rescue System button Password Using Security Touchpad USB port VeriFace Using... - Page 49 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com V2.0_en-US...