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Lenovo User Guide User Guide User Guide User Guide User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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 8.1. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different.
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User Guide User Guide User Guide 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 G40-30 20417, 80FY Lenovo G40-45 20374, 80E1 Lenovo G40-70...
C o n t e n t s C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r ......... . 1 Top view........................1 Left-side view ......................9 ig t-side view......................12...
C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r T o p v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...
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C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r L e n o v o G 5 0 - 3 0 / G 5 0 - 4 5 / G 5 0 - 7 0 / G 5 0 - 7 0 m / Z 5 0 - 7 0 / Z 5 0 - 7 5 The dashed areas ind icate parts that are n t vi ible externally.
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C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r Use the camera for video communicatio n or t ing I n t e g r a t e d photos.
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C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r U s i n g t h e k e y b o a r d N u m e r i c k e y p a d ( L e n o v o G 5 0 - 3 0 / G 5 0 - 4 5 / G 5 0 - 7 0 / G 5 0 - 7 0 m / Z 5 0 - 7 0 / Z 5 0 - 7 5 ) The keyboard has a separat...
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C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r L e n o v o G 5 0 - 3 0 / G 5 0 - 4 5 / G 5 0 - 7 0 / G 5 0 - 7 0 m / Z 5 0 - 7 0 / Z 5 0 - 7 5 The following describes the features of each func o ti n key.
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C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r H o t k e y s You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropri te hotkeys.
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C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r S e t t i n g h o t k e y m o d e By defau t t l , he hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropri te...
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C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r 4 Open t he Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Chang s e . When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and t he appropr a e ho key o N o t e :...
C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r L e f t - s i d e v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connect t he AC power adapter here.
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C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r C o n n e c t i n g U S B d e v i c e Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices.
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C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r C o n n e c t i n g n e t w o r k c a b l e s To insert a n t e work cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of t he e work cable to press the RJ-45 cover down...
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You are respon i s ble for evaluating, selecting, an i d mplementing the locking devices and • security features. Lenovo offers no comment ju gment or warranty regarding the un tion, quality or performan ce of locking dev ces a d sec rity features.
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C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r U s i n g m e m o r y c a r d s ( n o t s u p p l i e d ) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: •...
C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r F r o n t v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - S y s t e m s t a t u s i n d i c a t o r s...
C h a p t e r 1 . G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r c o m p u t e r B o t t o m v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The manual ba ttery pack lat...
C h a p t e r 2 . S t a r t i n g t o u s e W i n d o w s 8 . 1 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e o p e r a t i n g s y s t e m f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when...
C h a p t e r 2 . S t a r t i n g t o u s e W i n d o w s 8 . 1 T h e c h a r m s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ®...
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C h a p t e r 2 . S t a r t i n g t o u s e W i n d o w s 8 . 1 S h a r e c h a r m The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your fri n e ds and social n t e works without leaving...
C h a p t e r 2 . S t a r t i n g t o u s e W i n d o w s 8 . 1 P u t t i n g t h e c o m p u t e r t o s l e e p o r s h u t t i n g i t d o w n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep...
C h a p t e r 2 . S t a r t i n g t o u s e W i n d o w s 8 . 1 C o n n e c t i n g t o a w i r e l e s s n e t w o r k - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - E n a b l i n g w i r e l e s s c o n n e c t i o n To enable wireless functions, do one of the following:...
C h a p t e r 2 . S t a r t i n g t o u s e W i n d o w s 8 . 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - H e l p a n d s u p p o r t If you have a problem with t he operating sys em, see he Windows Help and...
• Remove the removable hard disk drive before starting the Lenovo OneKey Recovery S t ys em. • Otherwise, data from the removable hard disk drive migh...
L e n o v o O n e K e y R e c o v e r y S y s t e m Where are the recovery dis s c ? Your computer did n t o come with any recovery discs. Use the Lenovo O neKey Recovery System if you need to restore the system to its original...
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G e t t i n g h e l p How can I contact the customer support center? ee "Chap er 3. Getting help a d serv ce" in he Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
Lenovo OneKey Recovery System. If you a b l a n k s c r e e n .
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- t e s t ( P O S T ) . ee Chap er 2. Use a d care I formatio n” in the Lenovo “ Safety and General Information Guide.
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C h a p t e r 4 . T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g S o u n d p r o b l e m s Make su re ha : N o s o u n d c a n b e h e a r d f r o m •...
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C h a p t e r 4 . T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g O t h e r p r o b l e m s To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power butto n Y o u r c o m p u t e r d o e s n o t •...
You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. N o t e s : •...
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A p p e n d i x A . C R U i n s t r u c t i o n s To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Tu n r off he computer. Disconnect t he AC power adapter and all cables from the computer.
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A p p e n d i x A . C R U i n s t r u c t i o n s L e n o v o G 5 0 - 3 0 / G 5 0 - 4 5 / G 5 0 - 7 0 / G 5 0 - 7 0 m / Z 5 0 - 7 0 / Z 5 0 - 7 5 5 Remove t he frame f xing screws L e n o v o G 4 0 - 3 0 / G 4 0 - 4 5 / G 4 0 - 7 0 / G 4 0 - 7 0 m / Z 4 0 - 7 0 / Z 4 0 - 7 5...
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A p p e n d i x A . C R U i n s t r u c t i o n s L e n o v o G 5 0 - 3 0 / G 5 0 - 4 5 / G 5 0 - 7 0 / G 5 0 - 7 0 m / Z 5 0 - 7 0 / Z 5 0 - 7 5 6 Pull the hard disk dri ve ab in the direction shown by arrow L e n o v o G 4 0 - 3 0 / G 4 0 - 4 5 / G 4 0 - 7 0 / G 4 0 - 7 0 m / Z 4 0 - 7 0 / Z 4 0 - 7 5...
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A p p e n d i x A . C R U i n s t r u c t i o n s L e n o v o G 5 0 - 3 0 / G 5 0 - 4 5 / G 5 0 - 7 0 / G 5 0 - 7 0 m / Z 5 0 - 7 0 / Z 5 0 - 7 5 7 Take out the hard disk drive sec ured in a me...
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A p p e n d i x A . C R U i n s t r u c t i o n s L e n o v o G 5 0 - 3 0 / G 5 0 - 4 5 / G 5 0 - 7 0 / G 5 0 - 7 0 m / Z 5 0 - 7 0 / Z 5 0 - 7 5 8 Remove the screws an d de ach he me al frame from he hard d sk drive.
A p p e n d i x A . C R U i n s t r u c t i o n s R e p l a c i n g m e m o r y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing double-data-rate t...
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A p p e n d i x A . C R U i n s t r u c t i o n s 6 Remove t he DDR3 DRAM by pressing out o he la ches o bo h ed es of the socket at t he same time.
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A p p e n d i x A . C R U i n s t r u c t i o n s C Connect t he AC power adapter an t d he cables to the computer. If on ly o e DDR3 DRAM mod le s sed o u i u...
A p p e n d i x A . C R U i n s t r u c t i o n s R e p l a c i n g t h e w i r e l e s s L A N c a r d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the wi reless LAN card, do he following:...
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A p p e n d i x A . C R U i n s t r u c t i o n s 6 Remove t he screw ha secu res he wireless LAN card 7 Take out the wireless LAN card 8 I s n tall the new wireless LAN card.
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A p p e n d i x A . C R U i n s t r u c t i o n s 0 Reconnect t he two wireless LAN cables (one black, one grey). When ins alling or reinstalling the wireless card: N o t e : •...
A p p e n d i x A . C R U i n s t r u c t i o n s R e m o v i n g t h e o p t i c a l d r i v e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the Optical drive/Hard disk drive/Memory/Central processing...
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A p p e n d i x A . C R U i n s t r u c t i o n s The following t able prov des a l s of CRUs (C s omer Replaceable Units) for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement ins r c t u tions.
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