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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Lenovo G360 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. • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your Appendix A. CRU computer........1 instructions......36 Top view ..........1 Replacing the battery ....36 Left-side view .........3 Replacing the hard disk drive..37 Right-side view.......4 Replacing memory....... 41 Front view ........5 Removing the optical drive ..45 Rear view.........6 Trademarks ......46 Bottom view ........7...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Attention: •...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Wireless module The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. antennas The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be Built-in used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple microphone audio recordings. Use the camera for video communication. Integrated camera The computer display with LED backlight provides...

  • Page 7: Left-Side View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here.

  • Page 8: Right-Side View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Microphone jack Connects to external microphones.

  • Page 9: Front View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status For details, see “System status indicators”...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Rear view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connect the AC adapter here.

  • Page 11: Bottom View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack Battery latch - manual...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.

  • Page 13: Shutting Down Your Computer

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 mode If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer into sleep mode.

  • Page 14: 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.
  • Page 15 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 16: Using The Touchpad

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which...

  • Page 17: 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 18 Chapter 2. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Turn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Turn on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. Fn + F2: Open the interface for the display device switch Fn + F3: to select this notebook or an external display.

  • Page 19: Connecting External Devices

    (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. Model Number of USB ports G360 The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver is installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices (on select models) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly with 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 meters range in open space.

  • Page 21: Special Keys And Buttons

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OneKey Rescue system button • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Rescue system.

  • Page 22: System Status Indicators

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Symbol Indicator Indicator Meaning status Power On (solid The computer is powered on. white) Blinking The computer is in sleep mode. The computer is powered off. Battery On (solid The battery has more than white) 20% charge.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Using Nvidia ® Optimus™ Technology (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 26: 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 27: Hardware Connection

    Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Hardware connection: Cable TV cable Telephone line Splitter * Splitter * Cable modem * DSL 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 28: Wireless Connection

    Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX (on select models) 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 Access point * * Not supplied Software configuration...

  • Page 30: Chapter 4. Onekey Rescue System

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use program that can be used to back up the data on your system partition (C drive) for easy restore when required.

  • Page 31: Creating A Recovery Disc(S)

    OneKey Rescue system button. Creating a recovery disc(s) Your computer does not ship with a recovery disc. You can use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system to create a recovery disc(s), which can be used to start and restore your computer in case of a system failure.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system • Choose the type of recovery disc(s). You can create three types of recovery disc(s): recovery disc(s) with existing backup image, recovery disc(s) from the current system partition, and factory default recovery disc(s). Select the type of recovery disc you want to create and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

    See “Chapter 1. Important safety information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. How can I prevent problems with my computer? See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. What are the main hardware features of my computer? More information can be found in Chapter 1 and 2.
  • Page 34 Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. Where can I find the device drivers? A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 2.

  • Page 36: Password Problems

    If you forget your HDD 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. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service.

  • Page 37: Computer Screen Problems

    Chapter 5. Troubleshooting The computer does not return • If the computer does not return from sleep mode, it may from sleep mode and the com- have entered hibernation mode automatically because the puter does not work. battery is depleted. Check the power indicator. •...

  • Page 38: Sound Problems

    Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Sound problems Make sure that: No sound can be heard from • the speaker even when the vol- - The Mute function is off. ume is turned up. - The headphone jack is not used. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down •...

  • Page 39: Other Problems

    Boot priority order list. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts from.

  • Page 40: Appendix A. Cru Instructions

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: Use only the battery provided by Lenovo. Any other battery could ignite or explode.

  • Page 41: 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: Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors and •...
  • Page 42 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 43 Appendix A. CRU instructions 5 Remove the frame fixing screws 6 Carefully pull the tab to remove the hard disk drive (secured in the metal frame) from the compartment Note: Be sure to remove the hard disk (secured in the metal frame) gently to avoid breaking the connection to the SATA receptacle connector.
  • Page 44 Appendix A. CRU instructions 7 Hold the SATA receptacle connector with one hand and pull the hard disk drive (secured in the metal frame) in the direction shown below to detach the connectors 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.

  • Page 45: Replacing Memory

    Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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.
  • Page 46 Appendix A. CRU instructions 5 Remove the Memory/CPU (Central processing unit) compartment cover. a.Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover b.Remove the compartment cover...
  • Page 47 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 48: Turn The Computer On

    Appendix A. CRU instructions Note: If only one DDR3 SDRAM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( : upper slot). To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Turn the computer on.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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. NVIDIA and Optimus are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 52 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com V1.0_en-US Rev. RB01...

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