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  • Page 1 Lenovo User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 2 • Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information on page 66. • Appendix D. Notices on page 113. • OneKey Rescue System User Guide included in the package with this publication. First Edition (April 1 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Energy Star Model Information

    Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Lenovo computers of the following machine, if the ENERGY STAR mark is affixed, have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY STAR program requirements for computers.
  • Page 4 For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov. Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to-day operations. To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: Table 1.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer... 1 Top view ...1 Left-side view...3 Right-side view ...5 Front view...6 Rear view ...7 Bottom view ...8 Chapter 2. Using your computer... 11 Putting your computer to sleep or shutting it down...11 Using the touch pad ...13 Using the keyboard ...14 Special keys and buttons ...17...
  • Page 6 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information... 66 Important safety information ... 66 Caring your computer... 83 Accessibility and comfort ... 91 Maintenance... 94 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty... 98 Warranty information ... 106 Lenovo warranty service telephone numbers ... 109 Appendix B. Customer replaceable units (CRUs)...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Computer display The color display with TFT technology provides clear and brilliant text and graphics. OneKey Rescue System button... 18 Power button Use the power button to turn on the computer. Speakers Built-in speakers for rich powerful sound. Array microphone (built-in) The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings.

  • Page 9: Left-Side View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Fan louvers The fan louvers allow heated air to exit the computer. Important: Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables or other objects do not block any of the fan louvers or else overheating of the computer may occur.

  • Page 11: Right-Side View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ExpressCard/54 slot ...

  • Page 12: Front View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status indicators The system status indicators show the current status of your computer.

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Rear view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AC power adapter jack Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and charge the battery pack.

  • Page 14: Bottom View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view * The above illustration may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 15 Wireless card(s) compartment (specific models only) Important: Do not disassemble or replace the wireless network cards! If you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to provide this service. Central processing Unit (CPU)/ Memory (RAM)/ Hard disk drive/...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Important: Do not replace the CPU! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for replacement. Memory (RAM) compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) process.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

    Chapter 2. Using your computer Putting your computer to sleep or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer to sleep.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2. Using your computer Putting your computer to hibernation When putting your computer into hibernation mode, all the status information is written to the hibernation file which is saved to the hard disk before the computer is shut down. When you turn your computer back on, the status, including running applications and memory contents are restored to RAM and you return to where you were before the computer was put into hibernation mode.

  • Page 19: Using The Touch Pad

    Using the touch pad The touch pad consists of a pad the keyboard. To move the cursor over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. The functions of the left and right the left and right mouse buttons on a conventional mouse. Note: You can also attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector.

  • Page 20: Using The Keyboard

    Chapter 2. Using your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in the 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+Insert/NmLk. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2. Using your computer Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, perform useful operations more efficiently. To use this feature, press and hold the Fn key , then press one of the function keys...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2. Using your computer The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + F1: Put your computer in sleep mode. Fn + F2: Turn on/off the LCD screen. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected display devices. Fn + F4: Open the interface for display resolution settings.

  • Page 23: Special Keys And Buttons

    Special keys and buttons Your computer has several special keys and buttons. Custom button and Mute/Unmute button Custom button Open user-defined utility to customize the buttons to provide a shortcut to an(a) application/file/web address. Mute/Unmute button Mute Chapter 2. Using your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2. Using your computer OneKey Rescue System button Press the OneKey Rescue System button to enter the main interface of OneKey Rescue System while the power is off. Attention: When you press OneKey Rescue System button to turn on the computer, please ensure that your computer is not connected with other peripherals (such as USB storage device, etc.), otherwise the system may not operate properly.

  • Page 25: Using The Optical Drive

    Chapter 2. Using your computer Using the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Playing CDs/DVDs disc media You can play your CDs/DVDs with various applications, such as Windows Media Player, Windows Media Center, etc.

  • Page 26: Using Memory Cards

    Chapter 2. Using your computer Using memory cards Your computer comes with one memory card slot used to insert memory cards, such as an SD Card, a MultiMediaCard, a Memory Stick, or a Memory Stick Pro. Note: Only use memory cards of the type listed above; for more information about the usage, read the instructions supplied with the memory card.

  • Page 27: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a memory card Push the dummy card* until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy card out of the memory card slot. Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Removing a memory card Push the memory card until you hear a click. Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.

  • Page 28: Using The Internet

    Chapter 2. Using your computer Using the Internet Your computer comes with a LAN port for high-speed DSL/cable modem connection and local area network (LAN), wireless LAN for wireless connection, and modem port for dial-up connection. Using the modem port The modem port accepts a standard telephone cable with one RJ-11 connector, and allows dial up access to an Internet service provider (ISP).
  • Page 29 Chapter 2. Using your computer Using RJ-45 port The LAN port accepts a standard RJ-45 connector, and allows you to connect the computer to a high-speed DSL/cable modem connection and local area network (LAN). Attention: As the voltage of a telephone connection is higher than that of a network, do not attempt to connect a telephone cable to the LAN port as a short circuit in the computer might occur.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2. Using your computer Using wireless LAN (specific models only) To enable wireless communications, do the following; Slide the wireless device switch to the right. Press Fn + F5, set Wireless card to Enable.

  • Page 31: Securing Your Computer

    Refer to “Rear view” on page 7 for the location of the security keyhole. Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment, judgement, or warranty regarding the function, quality, or performance of any locking device related security features.

  • Page 32: Using Fingerprint Reader

    Chapter 2. Using your computer Using fingerprint reader With fingerprint reader, authorized fingerprint can be recognized by fingerprint reader as the system's password. For more instructions on fingerprint reader, see the help file on your software. Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer.
  • Page 33 User password If a User password is set and Password on boot is set to Enabled, a password prompt appears when you turn on the computer. Unauthorized users cannot get access to configuration data. You can also use the User password to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, but only a part of the options can be set.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2. Using your computer Press F10 to exit. Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window. Changing or removing the supervisor Password To change the password, do the following: Select Set Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password window opens.
  • Page 35 To set a user password: Turn on your computer. Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys. Select Set User Password, and press the Enter key. The Set User Password window opens.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2. Using your computer Changing or removing the user password To change the password, do the following: Select Set User Password, and press the Enter key. The Set User Password window opens. Type the correct password in the Enter Current Password field. Press the Enter key once to move to the Enter New Password field, then type in a new user password.
  • Page 37 Hard disk passwords Help protect the information stored on the hard disk. To set a hard disk password: Turn on your computer. Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys. Select HDD Password, and press the Enter key.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2. Using your computer Changing or removing the HDD passwords To change or remove the HDD password, do as follows: To change the HDD password, select HDD Password and type the correct HDD password in the Enter Current Password field, and press the Enter key to move to the Enter New Password field and type in a new HDD password, and then retype it in the Confirm New Password field.

  • Page 39: Installing Device Drivers

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer. Lenovo provides all the drivers you need in your hard disk.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2. Using your computer Installing the Windows XP operating system To install the Windows XP operating systems to the machine, please follow the following steps: Start the computer. When displaying the initial screen, press F2, BIOS setup Utility screen opens. Then, use the cursor keys to select Advanced. Main Advanced Legacy OS Boot:...
  • Page 41 In the initial screen display, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. After that use the cursor keys, and select Advanced. Set up the AHCI mode in SATA Mode Selection , and press F10 to save settings and exit. Main Advanced Legacy OS Boot:...
  • Page 42 Chapter 2. Using your computer Notes: Be sure to install Windows XP system in the IDE mode, otherwise Windows XP system will not be installed. If you want to fully use the machine on an external interface feature, you must run the machine in AHCI mode. Make sure to set SATA mode to AHCI after you install the ICH9 SATA AHCI driver, otherwise, it will show abnormal features, such as a blue screen.

  • Page 43: Using Battery And Ac Adapter

    Chapter 2. Using your computer Using battery and AC adapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When using a computer away from electrical outlets, battery power is required to keep the computer running.
  • Page 44 Chapter 2. Using your computer The amount of energy stored in the battery from the time you start using your computer. The way you use your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. Using the AC adapter The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium-ion (Li- ion) battery pack provided with it, or from AC power through the AC...
  • Page 45 Notes: When you do not use the AC adapter, disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Do not wrap the power cord tightly around the AC power transformer pack when it is connected to the transformer. You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed.

  • Page 46: Charging The Battery

    Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack. Attempting to do so can cause an explosion, or liquid leakage from the battery pack. A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 47 The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury: Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo. Keep the battery pack away from fire. Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain.
  • Page 48 Chapter 2. Using your computer Danger: Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills. When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations and your company’s safety standards. Danger: There is a danger of an explosion if the backup battery is incorrectly stored. The lithium battery contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly handled, or disposed of.

  • Page 49: Chapter 3. Using External Devices

    Chapter 3. Using external devices Your computer has many built-in features and connection capabilities. Attention: Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB and 1394 cables while the computer power is on; otherwise, you might damage your computer.

  • Page 50: Connecting An Ieee 1394 Device (Specific Models Only)

    Chapter 3. Using external devices Attention: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use an external device power adapter to avoid possible system shut down. Connecting an IEEE 1394 device (specific models only) Your computer comes with one IEEE 1394 connector used for connecting devices that are compatible with the IEEE 1394 interface, such as digital video cameras and external hard disk drives.

  • Page 51: Connecting An Expresscard Device

    Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting an ExpressCard device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with an ExpressCard slot used for connecting ExpressCard devices.
  • Page 52 Chapter 3. Using external devices Inserting an ExpressCard device Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy card out of the ExpressCard slot. Slide the ExpressCard device in until it clicks into place. Removing an ExpressCard device Push the ExpressCard device until you hear a click.

  • Page 53: Connecting An External Display

    Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting an external display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can connect an external display to your computer, such as VGA monitor.

  • Page 54: Connecting A Headphone And Audio Device

    Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting a headphone and audio device Your computer comes with one headphone jack used for connecting headphones, speakers, and audio devices. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 55: Connecting An External Microphone

    Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting an external microphone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with an external microphone jack for connecting an external microphone.

  • Page 56: Connecting To A Bluetooth Enabled Device (Specific Models Only)

    Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting to a Bluetooth enabled device (specific models only) Your computer can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to Bluetooth devices, such as PDAs, and cell phones. Enabling Bluetooth communications Slide the wireless device switch to the right. Press Fn + F5, set the Bluetooth device to Enable.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 2. The following section only outlines simpler solutions, which may negate the need to refer to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. Note: If you are using an external monitor, see “Computer screen problems”...
  • Page 58 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on a blank screen. Restore backed-up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to the original factory contents using OneKey Recovery.

  • Page 59: A Password Problem

    If you forget your supervisor password, Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect the processor and other internal components. Check the settings for sleep mode. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on self- test (POST).

  • Page 61: Computer Screen Problems

    If the sleep indicator is on, your computer is in sleep mode. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, then press any key or the power button. If the sleep indicator is off, your computer is in sleep/hibernation mode or power-off state. Connect the AC adapter to the computer; then press the power button to resume operation.
  • Page 62 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: The display device driver is installed correctly. The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set. The monitor type is correct. To check these settings, do as follows: Right-click on the desktop, and select Personalize from the pull down menu.
  • Page 63 Incorrect characters appear on the screen. Did you install the operating system or application program correctly? If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer. This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology.

  • Page 64: Sound Problems

    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up. Make sure that: The Mute function is off. The headphone jack is not used. Speakers is selected as a playback device. Battery problems The battery cannot be fully charged by the power-off method in the standard charge time for your computer.

  • Page 65: A Startup Problem

    The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery. The surge protector in the battery might be active. Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector; then turn on the computer again. The battery does not charge. For details, See “Handling the battery”...
  • Page 66 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. The computer does not start from a device you want. See the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. Make sure that the startup sequence in the BIOS Setup Utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want.

  • Page 67: Chapter 5. Getting Help And Service

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about Lenovo computers, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. This section contains...

  • Page 68: Getting Help On The Web

    Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.
  • Page 69 Engineering change management - Occasionally, there might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply to your hardware. The following items are not covered:...
  • Page 70 Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice. For the latest list of Customer Support Center telephone numbers and hours of operation, visit the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. If the number for your country or region is not listed, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.

  • Page 71: Getting Help Around The World

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country where your Lenovo machine type is sold, your computer might be eligible for International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period.

  • Page 72: Chapter 6. Safety, Use, And Care Information

    Follow and retain all information included with your computer. The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Limited Warranty. For more information, See “Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty” on page 98.
  • Page 73 Contact the Customer Support Center for further guidance. For a list of Service and Support phone numbers, see http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Frequently inspect your computer and its components for damage or wear or signs of danger. If you have any question about the condition of a component, do not use the product.
  • Page 74 Note: If you notice these conditions with a product (such as an extension cord) that is not manufactured for or by Lenovo, stop using that product until you can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions, or until you get a suitable replacement.
  • Page 75 Upgrades typically are referred to as options. Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace CRUs. You must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts.
  • Page 76 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information Danger: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Attention: Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover. Power cords and power adapters Danger: Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product...
  • Page 77 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information Protect power cords and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave your power cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers. Liquids can cause a short circuit, particularly if the power cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse.
  • Page 78 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information Extension cords and related devices Danger: Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating.
  • Page 79 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never overload an electrical outlet. The overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating.
  • Page 80 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
  • Page 81 Products containing CR (manganese dioxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Heat and product ventilation Danger: Computers, AC adapters, and many accessories can generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging. Notebook computers can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size.
  • Page 82 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information Ventilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface. Never block, cover, or disable these features.
  • Page 83 CD and DVD drive safety Danger: CD and DVD drives spin discs at a high speed. If a CD or DVD is cracked or otherwise physically damaged, it is possible for the disc to break apart or even shatter when the CD drive is in use. To protect against possible injury due to this situation, and to reduce the risk of damage to your computer, do the following: Always store CD/DVD discs in their original packaging.
  • Page 84 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information Electrical current safety information Danger: Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: Do not use your computer during a lightning storm. Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
  • Page 85 Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices. To connect: 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, attach all cables to devices. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 4.
  • Page 86 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information Laser compliance statement Some personal computer models are equipped from the factory with a CD or DVD drive. CD and DVD drives are also sold separately as options. CD and DVD drives are laser products. The drive’s classification label (shown below) is on the surface of the drive.
  • Page 87 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information These drives are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, these drives are certified to conform to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60825-1 and CENELEC EN 60825-1 for Class 1 laser products.
  • Page 88 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information Danger: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Notice Attention: Mercury Information (does not apply to LED backlit models): The fluorescent lamp in the liquid crystal display contains mercury;...

  • Page 89: Caring Your Computer

    Caring your computer Though your computer is designed to function reliably in normal work environments, you need to use common sense in handling it. By following these important tips, you will get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer.
  • Page 90 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information Place liquids away from your computer to avoid spills, and keep your computer away from water (to avoid the danger of electrical shock). Do not eat or smoke over your keyboard. Particles that fall into your keyboard can cause damage.
  • Page 91 - Wherever possible, ground your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. Note: Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge. When you handle options or CRUs, or perform any work inside the computer, take the following precautions to avoid static-electricity damage: - Limit your movement.
  • Page 92 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information Be gentle with your computer Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on your computer, display, or external devices.
  • Page 93 When you leave the computer in your car, place it on the back seat to avoid being insolated. Carry the AC adapter and power cord with the computer. Handle storage media and drives properly If your computer comes with an optical drive, do not touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the tray.
  • Page 94 Take care in setting passwords Remember your passwords. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it, and you might have to replace your main board or hard disk drive. Other important tips Your computer has an Ethernet connector.
  • Page 95 - Memory Card, such as SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard and Memory Stick Pro card. - Memory module - ExpressCard When transferring data to or from a Flash Media Card, such as an SD card, do not put your computer in standby or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete.
  • Page 96 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information Wait for the surface to dry completely and remove any cloth fibers from the computer surface. Note: Shut down the computer and then disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer. Cleaning your computer keyboard Absorb some isopropyl rubbing alcohol on a soft, dust-free cloth.

  • Page 97: Accessibility And Comfort

    By keeping these considerations in mind, you can improve performance and achieve greater comfort. Lenovo is committed to providing the latest information and technology to our customers with disabilities.
  • Page 98 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information Ergonomic information Working in the virtual office may mean adapting to frequent changes in your environment. Following some simple rules will make things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your computer. Keeping in mind such basics as good lighting and proper seating, for example, can help you improve your performance and achieve greater comfort.
  • Page 99 Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information General Posture: Below are some general recommendations for assuming a healthy working posture. It is best to periodically make minor modifications in your working posture to deter the onset of discomfort caused by long periods of working in the same position. Frequent, short breaks from your work will also help to prevent any minor discomfort associated with your working posture.

  • Page 100: Maintenance

    Chapter 6. Safety, use, and care information What if you are traveling? It may not be possible to observe the best ergonomic practices when you are using your computer while on the move or in a casual setting. Regardless of the setting, try to observe as many of the tips as possible. Sitting properly and using adequate lighting, for example, will help you maintain desirable levels of comfort and performance.

  • Page 101: General Tips For Maintenance

    General tips for maintenance Check the capacity of your hard disk drive from time to time. If the hard disk drive gets too full, Windows Vista will slow down and might produce errors. Note: You can check the capacity of each hard disk drive as follows. 1.
  • Page 102 Profile your machine at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. Keep up to date on device drivers on other non-Lenovo hardware. You might want to read the device driver information release notes prior to updating for compatibility or known issues.
  • Page 103 If required, you can find your country’s Customer Support Center at the following Web address: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. When calling the Customer Support Center, please make sure you have your machine type, model, and serial number available and the computer is in front of you.

  • Page 104: Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty

    What this warranty covers Lenovo warrants that each hardware product that you purchase is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the warranty period. The warranty period for the product starts on the original date of purchase specified on your sales receipt or invoice unless Lenovo informs you otherwise in writing.

  • Page 105: How To Obtain Warranty Service

    How to obtain warranty service If the product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, you may obtain warranty service by contacting Lenovo or an approved service provider. Each of them is referred to as a “Service Provider.” A list of Service Providers and their telephone numbers is available at www.lenovo.com/support/phone.
  • Page 106 Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts are eligible for replacement. The replacement product or part provided by Lenovo may not be new, but it will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the original product or part.

  • Page 107: Your Additional Responsibilities

    Personal Data that you did not delete, you are in compliance with all applicable laws. Use of personal information If you obtain service under this warranty, Lenovo will store, use and process information about your warranty service and your contact information, including name, phone numbers, address, and e-mail address.

  • Page 108: Limitation Of Liability

    Limitation of liability Lenovo is responsible for loss or damage to your product only while it is: 1) in your Service Provider’s possession; or 2) in transit in those cases where the Service Provider is responsible for the transportation.
  • Page 109 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 Lenovo...

  • Page 110: Dispute Resolution

    Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Dispute resolution If you acquired the product in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam or Sri Lanka, disputes arising out of or in connection with this...

  • Page 111: Other Rights

    CANNOT BE WAIVED OR LIMITED BY CONTRACT. European Economic Area (EEA) Customers in the EEA may contact 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...

  • Page 112: Warranty Information

    A warranty period of three (3) years on parts and one (1) year on labor means that Lenovo will provide warranty service without charge for: a. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period (or a longer period as required by law);...

  • Page 113: Types Of Warranty Service

    An optional service offering may be available for purchase from Lenovo to have Lenovo install Self-service CRUs for you. You may find a list of CRUs and their designation in the publication that ships with your product or at www.lenovo.com/CRUs.
  • Page 114 You may be charged for the replacement product if Lenovo does not receive the failed product within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement product.

  • Page 115: Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers

    The phone numbers provided below are correct as of the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. For the latest warranty service contact telephone number in a country please contact Lenovo, or your reseller in your country.

  • Page 116: Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)

    Customers are responsible for replacing all external CRUs. Internal CRUs can be removed and installed by customers or by a Lenovo service technician during the warranty period. Your computer contains the following types of external CRUs: External CRUs (pluggable): These CRUs unplug from the computer.

  • Page 117: Appendix C. Specifications

    Appendix C. Specifications Specifications Width: approximate 333 mm Size Depth: approximate 243 mm Height: approximate 23.6 to 35 mm Environment Temperature – Operating with no optical disc in the drive: 5° to 35°C – Operating with an optical disc in the drive: 10° to When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at least 10°C (50°F).
  • Page 118 Appendix C. Specifications Power source Input rating of the AC adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz 65 W (with integrated graphics card)/90 W (with (AC adapter) discrete graphics card) For models with discrete graphics card, the supplied 90W AC adapter with the unit is recommended. Otherwise, it will cause AC adapter overheat or machine malfunction.

  • Page 119: Appendix D. Notices

    Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
  • Page 120 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

  • Page 121: Export Classification Notice

    Appendix D. Notices extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. The software interface and hardware configuration described in all the manuals included with your computer may not match the actual configuration of the computer you purchased.

  • Page 122: Wireless Related Information

    Appendix D. Notices Wireless related information Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Complementary Code Keying (CCK), and/or Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology, and is compliant to: The IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Standard on wireless LANs, as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
  • Page 123 Due to the fact that wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Lenovo believes the integrated wireless cards are safe for use by consumers. These standards and...

  • Page 124: Electronic Emissions Notices

    Appendix D. Notices Electronic emissions notices The following information refers to Lenovo E43, machine type 20026. 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 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 125 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible party: Lenovo (United States) Incorporated 1009 Think Place - Building One Morrisville, NC 27650 U.S.A.
  • Page 126 Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw.
  • Page 127 Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. 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: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022...
  • Page 128 TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment. Such cables and connectors are available from Lenovo authorized dealers. Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors.
  • Page 129 Appendix D. Notices Lenovo Product Service Information Japanese VCCI Class B Statement...
  • Page 130 Appendix D. Notices Japan Compliance Statement for Power line Harmonics A statement of compliance to the IEC 61000-3-2 harmonics standard is required for all products connecting to the power mains and rated less than 20A per phase. Korea Class B...

  • Page 131: Weee And Recycling Statements

    General recycling statement Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on product recycling offerings can be found on Lenovo’s Internet site at...

  • Page 132: Japan Recycling Statements

    Collecting and Recycling a Disused Lenovo Computer or Monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources.
  • Page 133 You also can refer to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery If you use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack, you must comply with local ordinances and regulations. You also can refer to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery...

  • Page 134: Notice For Users In The U.s.a

    Appendix D. Notices Notice for Users in the U.S.A. California Perchlorate Information: Products containing CR (manganese dioxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Notice on deleting data from your hard disk As computers spread into every corner of life, they process more and more information.
  • Page 135 Using the preinstalled recovery program, bring the hard disk back to factory-ship state. These operations, however, only change the file allocation of the data; they do not delete the data itself. In other words, the data retrieval processing is disabled under an operating system such as Windows. The data is still there, even though it seems to be lost.

  • Page 136: Trademarks

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo, lenovo logo, IdeaPad and OneKey Rescue (OneKey Recovery, OneKey AntiVirus) are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lenovo in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 137: Index

    Index AC adapter ...7 Jack ...37 Using Battery ...40 Charging Bluetooth ...50 Connecting ...116 Interoperability ...6, 16 Switch ...117 Usage environment ...83 Caring your computer Cleaning ...89 Computer cover ...91 Computer display ...90 Computer keyboard Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) ...110 parts list ...62 Customer support center...
  • Page 138 ... 5, 44 IEEE 1394 connector ... 22 Internet Keyboard ... 90 Cleaning ... 53 Problems ... 14 Using ... 98 Lenovo limited warranty ... 62 Maintenance Memory card slot ... 54 Microphone Built-in External Mute button Notice Electronic emissions EU environmental...
  • Page 139 Password ...53 Problems ...26 Using ...2 Power button Problems ...58 Battery ...55 Computer screen ...51 Display ...59 Hard disk drive ...54 Hibernation mode ...53 Keyboard ...53 Password ...54 Sleep mode ...58 Sound ...59 Startup ...25 Security ...7 Security keyhole ...2 Speaker ...111 Specifications...
  • Page 142 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com P/N: 147002423 Printed in China...

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