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This information can help you safely use your notebook personal computer. 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. Customer safety is important. Our products are developed to be safe and effective. However, personal computers are electronic devices.
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.
Power cords and power adapters DANGER Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer. The power cords shall be safety approved. For Germany, it shall be H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm , or better. For other countries, the suitable types shall be used accordingly. Never wrap a power cord around a power adapter or other object.
In addition, many mobile products, such as notebook computers, utilize a rechargeable battery pack to provide system power when in portable mode. Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with approved parts.
A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the warranty. If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances.
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.
50332-2 can be dangerous due to excessive sound pressure levels. If your Lenovo computer came with headphones or earphones in the package, as a set, the combination of the headphones or earphones and the computer already complies with the specifications of EN 50332-1.
“Features” on page 7 • “Specifications” on page 8 Top view Note: Your computer might look different from the following illustration. Figure 1. Lenovo E49 and ZhaoYang E49 top view Recovery button Integrated camera (on some models) Wireless module antennas Built-in microphone...
The fingerprint authentication technology enables you to use your fingerprint to start the computer. Mute button (on some models) Press this button to mute or unmute the computer. Left-side view Note: Your computer might look different from the following illustration. Figure 2. Lenovo E49 and ZhaoYang E49 left-side view User Guide...
Note: When you attach a USB cable to the connector, make sure that the USB mark is facing upward. Otherwise the connector might be damaged. Right-side view Note: Your computer might look different from the following illustration. Figure 3. Lenovo E49 and ZhaoYang E49 right-side view Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer...
Note: When you attach a USB cable to the connector, make sure that the USB mark is facing upward. Otherwise the connector might be damaged. Front view Note: Your computer might look different from the following illustration. Figure 4. Lenovo E49 and ZhaoYang E49 front view Media card reader slot Status indicators Status indicators The status indicators show the current status of your computer.
Rear view Note: Your computer might look different from the following illustration. Figure 5. Lenovo E49 and ZhaoYang E49 rear view Power jack The ac power adapter cable connects to the computer power jack to provide power to the computer and charge the battery.
Battery lock Keeps the battery secured in place. Battery Use your computer with battery power whenever ac power is unavailable. For more information, refer to “Using the ac power adapter and the battery pack” on page 13. Battery latch Keeps the battery secured in place. Bottom slot cover The hard disk drive, memory module, and mini-PCI ExpressCard are placed underneath.
Note: Your computer might look different from the following illustration. Figure 7. Status indicators of Lenovo E49 and ZhaoYang E49 Battery status indicator • Blue: The battery charge level is between 80% and 100%, or the battery discharge level is between 20% and 100%.
Storage device • 2.5-inch (7 mm height or 9.5 mm height) hard disk drive Display • Size: 14.0 inches (356 mm) • Resolution: – LCD: 1366-by-768 – External monitor: Maximum 2048-by-1536 • Integrated camera (on some models) Keyboard • Fn key •...
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Battery pack • Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer...
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that comes with your computer. • Question: Where can I download the latest drivers? Solution: The latest drivers for your computer are available from the Lenovo Support Web site. To download the latest drivers for your computer, go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the screen.
Solution: A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer. If your computer is preinstalled with an operating system, Lenovo provides all device drivers that you need on the hard disk drive.
Putting the computer into sleep mode or shutting it down To conserve power, put the computer into sleep mode or shut it down when the computer is not in use. Putting your computer into sleep mode If you will be away from your computer for a short time, put the computer into sleep mode. When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it up to resume use and bypass the startup process.
• The way you use your computer: how often you access the hard disk drive, how bright you make the computer display. Using the ac power adapter The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium-ion battery pack provided with it, or from ac power through the ac power adapter.
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.
Touch pad: To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. Left-click button: Functions the same as the left button on a conventional mouse. Right-click button: Functions the same as the right button on a conventional mouse. Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard.
– When the computer is turned off, press this button and then follow the on-screen instructions to launch the Product Recovery program. – When the computer is starting up and the Lenovo logo is displayed, press this button and then follow the on-screen instructions to start the Product Recovery program.
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Volume keys (Fn+ left/right arrow) To adjust the sound volume from your computer, do the following: • Fn+ left arrow: Decrease the sound volume. • Fn+ right arrow: Increase the sound volume. Adjusting display brightness level (Fn+ up/down arrow) You can temporarily change the computer display brightness level by pressing the two key combinations. When you press Fn+ up arrow, the computer display becomes brighter.
Other functions • Fn+PrtSc: Activate the system request. • Fn+Delete: Activate the scroll lock. • Fn+PgUp: Activate the home function. • Fn+Pause: Activate the break function. • Fn+PgDn: Activate the end function. Connecting to external devices Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using the media card reader Your computer supports the following cards: •...
Using the NVIDIA Optimus Graphics feature Some Lenovo notebook computers support NVIDIA Optimus Graphics. NVIDIA Optimus Graphics enables a dynamic switch, that is, a switch with no need to restart your computer between High Performance and Energy Saving. Switching the Graphics Processing Unit If your computer supports NVIDIA Optimus Graphics, the Graphics Processing Unit is switched automatically depending on the power settings you use.
3. Double-click a network to connect to it. Provide required information if needed. To connect to different wireless networks in different locations, use the Access Connections program or the Lenovo Settings program to manage multiple network profiles so that the computer connects to an available network automatically when the location changes.
The following topics provide information about arranging your work area, setting up your computer equipment, and establishing healthy work habits. Lenovo is committed to providing the latest information and technology to our customers with disabilities. Refer to our accessibility information which outlines our efforts in this area.
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Questions about vision? The visual display screens of Lenovo notebook computers are designed to meet the highest standards and to provide you with clear, crisp images and large, bright displays that are easy to see, yet easy on the eyes.
For more information about how to set the password, refer to the online help information system on the right screen of the BIOS. Note: To enter the BIOS, press F1 when the Lenovo logo is displayed on the screen while the computer is starting up.
• Press the recovery button and then follow the on-screen instructions to launch the Product Recovery program. • Start the computer. When the Lenovo logo is displayed, press the recovery button and then follow the on-screen instructions to start the Product Recovery program.
• Use a rescue medium to start the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace. • Use recovery media if all other methods of recovery have failed and you need to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings. Note: If you are unable to access the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace or the Windows environment from a rescue medium or recovery medium, you might not have the rescue device (an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices) set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence.
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For more information about the recovery solutions provided on your computer, refer to the online help information system of the Windows 8 operating system. Chapter 6 Recovery overview...
Replacing the battery Before you start, print these instructions. Note: This system does not support batteries that are not genuine Lenovo-made or authorized. The system will continue to boot, but may not charge unauthorized batteries. Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use.
If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. 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.
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You can replace the hard disk drive with a new one, which can be purchased from your Lenovo reseller or a marketing representative. Prerequisites for the procedure Attention: The hard disk drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data.
6. Remove the hard disk drive by lifting the tab 7. Remove the screws and detach the brackets from the hard disk drive. 8. Attach the bracket to a new hard disk drive and reinstall the screws to secure the bracket. 9.
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DANGER Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid shock hazard, disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot. To replace the keyboard, do the following: Note: Your computer might look different from the following illustrations. 1.
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8. Carefully lift the keyboard until you can see how it is connected. Hold the keyboard above the computer , and then detach the connector 9. Attach the connector of the new keyboard. 10. Insert the keyboard. Make sure that the rear edges of the keyboard are under the frame. 11.
15. Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables. Replacing a memory module Before you start, print these instructions. Prerequisites for the procedure When replacing a memory module, be sure to follow the precautions. Note: The operating speed of the memory module depends on the system configuration of the computer and its combination with the memory module installed on the computer.
Attention: To avoid damaging the memory module, do not touch its contact edge. 7. With the notched end of the memory module toward the contact edge side of the socket, insert the memory module into the socket at an angle of about 20 degrees; then press it in firmly Note: If you install a memory module in only one of the two memory slots, install it in the bottom slot.
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2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3. Remove the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page 31. 4. Loosen the screws , and then remove the cover 5. If a tool for removing connectors is included in the package with the new card, use it to disconnect the cables from the card.
10. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws. 11. Reinstall the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page 31. 12. Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables. Replacing the optical drive Before you start, print these instructions. To replace the optical drive, do the following: Note: Your computer might look different from the following illustrations.
8. Profile your machine at http://www.lenovo.com/support to keep up to date with current drivers and revisions. 9. Keep up to date for 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.
Taking care of your computer Although 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. Be careful about where and how you work •...
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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 system board or hard disk drive.
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Register your computer Register your Lenovo products with Lenovo at http://www.lenovo.com/register. This can help authorities return your computer to you if it is lost or stolen. Registering your computer also enables Lenovo to notify you about possible technical information and upgrades.
Notice for users in U.S.A • If your product is not working correctly, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE. • For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO (1-877-453-6686).
The battery cannot be charged. You cannot charge the battery when it is too hot. If the battery feels hot, remove it from the computer and allow it to cool to room temperature. After it cools, reinstall it and recharge the battery. If it still cannot be charged, have it serviced.
• Press Fn+F2 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off. If the problem persist, follow the solution to “The screen is unreadable or distorted.” on page 47. The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: • The display device driver is installed correctly. •...
I forgot my password. Do any of the following: • If you forget your user password, you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed. • If you forget your hard disk drive password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk drive.
Boot Priority Order list. 3. 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.
For more information about ENERGY STAR, go to: 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 length of time: Table 1.
Wireless related information Wireless interoperability The Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on DSSS, CCK, and/or OFDM radio technology, and is compliant to: • The 802.11b/g Standard, 802.11a/b/g or 802.1n draft 2.0 on Wireless LANs, as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
• Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than specified or recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
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This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Lenovo cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the installation of option cards from other manufacturers.
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Geräte der Klasse B. 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 Klasse B.
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.
If you want to replace it with a new one, contact your place of purchase or ask for a repair service provided by Lenovo. If you have replaced it by yourself and want to dispose of the disused lithium battery, insulate it with vinyl tape, contact your place of purchase, and follow their instructions.
For proper collection and treatment, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada Battery recycling information for Taiwan...
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