Lenovo B590 manuale d’uso

User Guide L enovo B490 and B590[...]

Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read and understand the following: • Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide • Regulatory Notice • “Important safety information” on page iv • Appendix D “Notices” on page 63 The Safety, W arranty, and Setup Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded t o the We[...]

Contents Read this rst . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . iv Conditions that requir e immediat e action . . . iv Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 T op view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Left-side view . . . [...]

Export classication notice . . . . . . . . . . 53 Electronic emission notices. . . . . . . . . . 53 F eder al Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . 53 Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 China WEEE statement . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Important WEEE Information . . . . . . . [...]

Read this rst Be sure to follow the important tips given here t o continue to get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer . F ailur e to do so might lead to discomfort or injury, or cause your computer to fail. Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates. When your computer is turned on or the battery is char ging, the ba[...]

Protect your computer and data when moving it. Before moving a computer equipped with a hard disk drive, do one of the following, and make sur e that the power switch is off or is blinking: • T urn it off. • P ut it in sleep mode. • P ut it in hibernation mode. This will help to pr event damage to the computer , and possible loss of data. Han[...]

a potential safety issue. However , do not take risks or attempt to diagnose the situation yourself. Contact the Customer Support Center for further guidance. F or a list of Service and Support phone numbers, go to the following W eb site: http://support.lenovo.com F requently inspect your comput er and its components for damage or wear or signs of[...]

P ower cor ds and power adapters DANGER Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer . The power cords shall be safety approved. F or Germany, it shall be H05VV-F , 3G, 0.75 mm 2 , or better . F or other countries, the suitable types shall be used accordingly . Never wr ap a power cord ar ound a power adapter or [...]

approved outlet adapter or to r eplace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never overload an electrical outlet. The over all system load should not e xceed 80 percent of the branch circuit r ating. Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings. Be sure that the power[...]

discharge fr om your battery or the buildup of for eign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery and obtain a replacement fr om the battery manufacturer . Batteries can degr ade when they are left unused for long periods of time. F or some rechargeable batteries (particularly Lithium Ion batt eries), leaving a battery unused in a disc[...]

The following statement applies to users in the state of California, U .S.A. California P er chlorate Information: Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlor ate. P erchlorat e Material - special handling may apply, See ww w .dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlor ate Heat and pr oduct ventilation DANGER Com[...]

Electrical curr ent safety information DANGER Electric current fr om power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. T o 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 recongur ation of this product during an electrical st[...]

DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: Laser r adiation 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 (L CD) notice CA UTION: F or pr oducts with mercury-containing uorescent lamps (f[...]

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer This chapter introduces the comput er hardwar e features t o give you the basic information you will need to start using the computer . • “T op view” on page 1 • “Left-side view” on page 2 • “Right-side view” on page 3 • “F r ont view” on page 4 • “Bottom view” on page 5 • “[...]

4 Speakers 9 Status indicators 5 P ower button Note: Y our computer might look differ ent from the above illustr ation. 1 Integr ated camera Use the camer a to take pictures or hold a video confer ence. 2 Wireless module antennas The built-in ant ennas ensure optimal reception of wir eless radio. 3 Computer display The L CD display provides brillia[...]

1 Security k eyhole 4 Ethernet connector 2 F an louvers 5 HDMI connect or 3 Monitor connector 6 USB 3.0 connector 1 Security k eyhole Pur chase a security cable lock that ts this keyhole t o lock your computer t o a stationary object to pr otect your comput er fr om theft. F or more information, refer to “ Attaching a mechanical lock” on pag[...]

1 Combo audio jack 3 Optical drive 2 USB connect ors 4 ac power connector 1 Combo audio jack T o listen to the sound fr om your comput er , connect a headphone or a headset that has a 3.5 mm 4-pole plug to the combo audio jack. 2 USB connectors Connect devices compatible with a USB interface, such as a USB printer or a digital camera. F or mor e in[...]

Bottom view 4 2 1 3 Figure 5. Lenovo B490 and B590 bottom view Note: Y our computer might look differ ent from the above illustr ation. 1 Battery latch (manual) 3 Battery latch (spring-loaded) 2 Batt ery 4 Bottom slot cover 1 Battery latch (manual) Keeps the battery secur ed in place. 2 Battery Use your computer with battery power whenever ac power[...]

B580e 1 2 3 Figure 6. Status indicators of Lenovo B490 and B590 Note: Y our computer might look differ ent from the above illustr ation. 1 Caps Lock indicator When the indicat or is on, the Caps L ock mode is enabled. Y ou can type all alphabetic char act ers (A-Z) in upper case directly . 2 Numeric L ock indicator When the indicator is on, the num[...]

4 Figure 7. Status indicators of L enovo B490 and B590 Note: Y our computer might look differ ent from the above illustr ation. 4 P ower and battery status indicator • Green: The batt ery charge level is between 80% and 100%, or the battery discharge level is between 20% and 100%. • Slow blinking green : The batt ery charge level is between 20%[...]

Keyboar d • 6-row L enovo keyboar d • Recovery butt on Interface • Combo audio jack • USB 2.0 connectors • USB 3.0 connectors • RJ45 Ethernet connector • HDMI connect or • External monit or connector • 4-in-1 digital media card reader slot Optical drive • 12.7 mm Rambo optical drive (on some models) Wireless featur es • Integr[...]

Chapter 2. Using your computer This chapter pr ovides information on using some of the computer components. • “F r equently ask ed questions” on page 9 • “Tips on using your comput er” on page 10 • “Using the ac power adapter and the batt ery pack” on page 11 • “Using the t ouch pad” on page 14 • “Using the keyboar d” [...]

1. Close other applications, then r estart the backup process. 2. Check if the destination medium is damaged, try t o select another le path and then try again. • Question: When do I need to restor e the computer to the factory default settings? Solution: Y ou can r estor e the computer to the fact ory default settings when it fails or when yo[...]

Putting your computer into sleep mode If you will be away from your computer for a short time, put the comput er int o sleep mode. When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it up t o r esume use and bypass the startup process. T o put the comput er into sleep mode, do either of the following: • F or the Windows 7 oper ating syst em[...]

Using the ac power adapter The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium-ion battery pack pr ovided with it, or from ac power through the ac power adapter . While you use ac power , the batt ery char ges aut omatically . The ac power adapt er has two basic components: 1. The tr ansformer pack that converts ac power adapter for use[...]

• Recharge the batt ery complet ely befor e using it. The batt ery is fully char ged if the battery indicator shows green when the ac power adapter is plugged in. Handling the battery DANGER Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack. Attempting to do so can cause an explosion, or liquid leakage fr om the batt ery pack. A batt ery p[...]

• Keep it away from children. Using the touch pad B580e 2 1 3 Figure 8. L enovo V480 and V580 touch pad Note: Y our computer might look differ ent from the above illustr ation. 1 T ouch pad : T o move the cursor on the screen, slide your ngertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. 2 L eft click button : F unctio[...]

B490 The keyboar d has keys that can work as a 10-key numeric keypad when enabled. T o enable or disable the keypad, pr ess Fn+F8. B590 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. T o enable or disable the keypad, pr ess the Numeric L ock key (NmLk). Note: The numeric lock indicat or is on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Using the recovery butt[...]

The r ecovery button enables you to launch the r ecovery progr ams preinstalled on your comput er . • F or the Windows 7 oper ating system: – When the computer is turned off, pr ess this butt on and then follow the on-screen instructions to launch the Pr oduct Recovery pr ogr am. – When the comput er is starting up and the Lenovo logo is disp[...]

Display backlight featur e (Fn+F2) Pr ess Fn+F2 to enable or disable the display backlight feature. Switching the display output location (Fn+F3) Pr ess this function key combination to switch between the computer display and an ext ernal monit or . The following options will be displayed: • PC scr een only • Duplicate • Extend • Second scr[...]

Notes: • Y our comput er does not support the Cont ent P rot ection for Recordable Media (CPRM) feature for the SD card. • When tr ansferring data t o or fr om a ash media car d, such as an SD card, do not put your comput er in sleep or hibernation mode befor e the data tr ansfer is complet e. T o do so might cause damage t o your data. Inse[...]

Chapter 3. Connecting to the network As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electr onic commer ce, W eb browsing, and ent ertainment. Y ou can connect the computer to the network in the following ways: • “Wired connection” on page 19 • “Wireless connecti[...]

DSL 1 2 3 B580e 1 T elephone line (not supplied) 2 Splitt er (not supplied) 3 DSL modem (not supplied) Note: Y our wir ed connection might look differ ent fr om the above illustr ations. Software congur ation Consult your Int ernet Service P r ovider (ISP) for details on how to congur e your computer for wired connections. Wireless connection[...]

Software congur ation Consult your Internet Service Pr ovider and sear ch the Windows Help and Support Cent er for details on how to congure your comput er for wir eless connections. Chapter 3 . Connecting to the network 21[...]

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Chapter 4. Y ou and your comput er This chapter provides information about accessibility and comfort. Accessibility and comfort Good ergonomic pr actice is important to get the most from your personal comput er and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your individual needs and the kind of work that you perfo[...]

clean and set the brightness t o levels that enable you t o see the screen clearly . Pr ess Fn + up/down arr ow to adjust display brightness. Head position : Keep your head and neck in a comfortable and neutral (vertical, or upright) position. Chair : Use a chair that gives you good back support and seat height adjustment. Use chair adjustments to [...]

Chapter 5. Security This chapt er pr ovides information about pr otecting your computer from theft and unauthorized use. Attaching a mechanical lock Y ou can attach a mechanical lock to your computer to pr event it fr om being removed without your permission. Attach a mechanical lock to the keyhole of the computer; then secur e the chain on the loc[...]

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Chapter 6. Recovery overview This chapter pr ovides information about the recovery solutions for your computer . • “Using the OneKey Recovery Pr o pr ogr am on the Windows 7 oper ating system” on page 27 • “Using the Windows recovery pr ogr am on the Windows 8 oper ating syst em” on page 28 Using the OneK ey Recovery Pr o progr am on th[...]

• Use a rescue medium to start the OneKey Recovery P ro workspace. • Use recovery media if all other methods of r ecovery have failed and you need to r estor e the hard disk drive to the factory default settings. Note: If you are unable to access the OneKey Recovery P r o workspace or the Windows envir onment fr om a rescue medium or r ecovery [...]

F or mor e information about the r ecovery solutions pr ovided on your computer , r efer t o the online help information syst em of the Windows 8 oper ating system. Chapter 6 . Recovery overview 29[...]

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Chapter 7. Replacing devices This chapter provides instructions on how t o install or replace har dwar e for your computer . • “Static electricity prevention” on page 31 • “Replacing the batt ery” on page 31 • “Replacing the backup batt ery” on page 32 • “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 34 • “Replacing a memory mo[...]

Prer equisites for the procedure DANGER If the r echargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an e xplosion. The batt ery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. T o avoid possible injury: • Replace only with a battery of the type r ecommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from re. • Do not exp[...]

Prer equisites for the procedure DANGER If the backup battery is incorr ectly replaced, there is danger of an e xplosion. The backup battery contains a small amount of harmful substances. T o avoid possible injury: • Replace only with a battery of the type r ecommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from re. • Do not expose it to [...]

6. Install a new backup battery . 7. Reinstall the computer cover , and then reinstall the screws. 8. Reinstall the battery . See “Replacing the batt ery” on page 31. 9. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and all cables. Replacing the har d disk drive Before you start, print these instructions. Note: Y our comput er m[...]

4 3 6. Remove the har d disk drive by lifting the tab 5 . 5 7. Slide a new har d disk drive rmly int o place, and then r einstall the screw to secur e the drive. 8. Reinstall the comput er cover , and then r einstall the scr ews to secur e the cover . 9. Reinstall the battery . See “Replacing the batt ery” on page 31. 10. T urn the comput er[...]

4. Remove the scr ews 1 , and then r emove the cover 2 . 2 2 1 1 5. If two memory modules ar e already in the memory slots, press out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time 3 , and then remove a memory module to make r oom for the new one 4 . Save the removed memory module for future use. 4 3 3 6. Find the notch on the contact [...]

11. Reinstall the battery . See “Replacing the batt ery” on page 31. 12. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and all cables. Replacing the PCI Express Mini C ard for wireless LAN/WiMAX connection Before you start, print these instructions. Note: Y our comput er might look differ ent from the illustr ations in this t op[...]

3 3 4 6. Remove the car d. 5 7. Align the contact edge of the new PCI Express Mini Car d with the corresponding sock et. 8. Pivot the car d until you can snap it into place. Then secure the card with the screw . 9. Connect the antenna cables to the new PCI Express Mini Car d. Be sur e t o attach the gr ay cable to the connector marked “MAIN” or[...]

2 2 1 1 5. Remove the scr ew 3 that secures the optical drive. 3 6. Insert a scr ewdriver int o the screw hole, and then push the optical drive 5 t o r emove it. 5 4 7. Insert a new optical drive, and then r einstall the scr ew to secur e the drive. 8. Reinstall the comput er cover , and then r einstall the scr ews to secur e the cover . 9. Reinsta[...]

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Chapter 8. P r eventing pr oblems An important part of owning a L enovo notebook computer is maint enance. With pr oper car e, you can avoid common pr oblems. The chapt er pr ovides information that can help you keep your computer running smoothly . • “Gener al tips for preventing problems” on page 41 • “T aking car e of your comput er”[...]

T aking care of your computer Although your comput er is designed to function reliably in normal work envir onments, you need t o 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 wher e and how you work • Do not eat or smoke over your keyboar d. P a[...]

• Be sure to turn off the power and close the L CD when not in use. • When you leave the computer in your car , place it on the back seat to avoid being insolated. • Carry the ac power adapt er and power cor d with the computer . Handle stor age media and drives properly • If your computer comes with an optical drive, do not t ouch the surf[...]

8. Wipe the surface again with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. 9. W ait for the surface to dry complet ely and r emove any bers fr om the cloth. Note: Shut down the computer and then disconnect the power cor d before cleaning the comput er . Cleaning your comput er keyboar d T o clean the comput er keyboard, do the following: 1. Apply some isoprop[...]

Chapter 9. T r oubleshooting computer problems This chapter provides information on what to do if you experience a pr oblem with your computer . Notice for users in U .S.A • If your product is not working correctly, DO NO T RETURN IT T O THE S T ORE. • F or technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll[...]

The battery pack cannot be char ged. Y ou cannot char ge the battery when it is too hot. If the batt ery feels hot, r emove it fr om the comput er and allow it t o cool t o r oom temper atur e. After it cools, reinstall it and rechar ge the batt ery . If it still cannot be charged, have it serviced. An ac power adapter pr oblem Print these instruct[...]

• Pr ess Fn+F2 to conrm whether the L CD scr een has been turned off. If the problem persist, follow the solution to “The screen is unr eadable or distorted. ” on page 47 The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: • The display device driver is installed correctly . • The scr een resolution and color quality ar e correctly [...]

• When you carry your computer . This is a normal char act eristic of a hard disk drive and is not a defect. The hard disk drive does not work. On the Startup ➙ Boot menu of the BIOS, make sure that the hard disk drive is on the Boot priority or der list. If it is on the Excluded from boot order list, it is disabled. Select the entry for it on [...]

A sound pr oblem Print these instructions now and keep it with your comput er for refer ence lat er . No sound can be hear d from the speak er even when the volume is turned up. Make sure that: • The mute function is off. • The headphone jack is not used. • Speakers ar e selected as the playback device. Other pr oblems Print these instruction[...]

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Appendix A. Regulat ory information Wireless related information Wireless int eroperability The Wir eless LAN PCI Express Mini Car d is designed to be inter oper able with any wireless LAN pr oduct that is based on DSSS, CCK, and/or OFDM r adio t echnology, and is compliant to: • The 802.11b/g Standar d, 802.11a/b/g or 802.11n draft 2.0 on Wir el[...]

• Battery Status P role Usage environment and your health Integr ated wir eless cards emit radio frequency electr omagnetic energy like other radio devices. However , the level of energy emitt ed is far much less than the electr omagnetic energy emitt ed by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Due to the fact that int egrat ed wir [...]

Lenovo encour ages you to make efcient use of ener gy an integr al part of your day-to-day oper ations. T o help in this endeavor , Lenovo has pr eset the following power -management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specied length of time: T able 1. ENERG Y S T AR power -management features P ower plan: Energ[...]

Phone Number: 919-294-5900 Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement This Class B digital appar atus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Dir ective This pr oduct is in conformity with the pr ot[...]

Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Über einstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätsz eichen - CE - zu führen. V er antwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach P ar agr af 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Gr opiusplatz 10, D-70563 Stuttgart. Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG P ar agr af 4 Abs. (1) 4: Das Gerät erfüllt d[...]

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Appendix B. WEEE and r ecycling statements Lenovo encour ages owners of information technology equipment t o responsibly r ecycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. L enovo offers a variety of pr ograms and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT pr oducts. Information on pr oduct recycling offerings can be found on Leno[...]

Recycling Services, for the collecting, reuse, and recycling of disused computers and monitors. F or details, visit the Lenovo W eb site at: http://ww w.lenovo.com/services_warr anty/jp/ja/r ecycle/pcrecycle/. Pursuant to the Law for P romotion of Effective Utilization of Resour ces, the collecting and r ecycling of home-used computers and monit or[...]

Battery r ecycling information for the European Union Notice: This mark applies only t o countries within the European Union (EU). Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC concerning batt eries and accumulators and wast e batt eries and accumulators. The Dir ective det ermines the framework f[...]

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Appendix C. Restriction of Hazar dous Substances Dir ective (RoHS) China RoHS T urkish RoHS The L enovo product meets the r equir ements of the Republic of T urkey Dir ective on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). Ukraine RoHS © Copyright L enovo 2012 61[...]

India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Wast e (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011. 62 User Guide[...]

Appendix D . Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo r epresentative for information on the pr oducts and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, pr ogr am, or service is not intended to stat e or imply that only [...]

T rademarks The following t erms ar e tr ademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo OneKey The following terms ar e tr ademark or r egister ed tr ademarks of the Micr osoft gr oup of companies. Microsoft Windows Other company, pr oducts, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 64 User Guide[...]

Inde x A ac power adapter 11 B Built-in microphone 4 C Camer a 1, 16 Charging the battery 12 F F unction k ey combinations 16 K Keyboard 14 P Passwor d 25 S Security 25 T T ouch pad 2 © Copyright L enovo 2012 65[...]

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