Lenovo G475 manuale d’uso

P/N: XXXXXXXXX Printed in China Lenovo G470/G475/ G570/G575 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer . ©Lenovo China 2010 New World. New Thinking. TM www.lenovo.com User Guide User Guide V1.0 V1.0[...]

First Edition (December 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer and/or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide. [...]

i Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer................................... 1 Top view ......... .............. ............ .......1 Left-side view .............. ............ .......4 Right-side view ............ ............ .......5 Front view ......... ........... ............ .......6 Bottom view ................. ............... ....7 Chap[...]

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1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  G470/G475 Note: The illus trations in this manual m ay differ from the actual product. Pleas e r[...]

2 Chapter 1. Gettin g to know your computer  G570/G575 Integrated camera Use the camera for video co mmunication. Wireless module antennas (Select models only) The built-in antennas ensure optimal r eception of wir eless radio. Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight pr ovides brilliant visual output. Power button Press this butt on [...]

Chapter 1. Getting to kno w your computer 3 System status indicators For details, see “System stat us indicators” on page 21 . Built-in microphone The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video confer encing, voice narration, or simple audio r ecordings. Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. Note: For de[...]

4 Chapter 1. Gettin g to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not su pplied) here. Note: For details, see “Attaching a secur ity lock (not [...]

Chapter 1. Getting to kno w your computer 5 Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Headphone jack Connects to external headphones. Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over ex tended periods of tim[...]

6 Chapter 1. Gettin g to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Integrat ed wireless device switch (Select models only) Use this switch to turn on/of f the wir eless rad[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to kno w your computer 7 Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  G470/G475 1 2 3 4 5 5[...]

8 Chapter 1. Gettin g to know your computer  G570/G575 1 2 3 4 5 5[...]

Chapter 1. Getting to kno w your computer 9 Battery la tch - manual The manual battery latch is us ed to keep the battery pack secured in place. Battery pack For details, see “Using AC adapter a nd battery” on page 12. Battery la tch - spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Hard disk drive (HDD)/M[...]

10 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer .  Conncting to the [...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 11  Putting your computer into sleep state or shuttin g 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 state If you will be away fr om your comp ut er for only a short time, put the computer into sleep state. When the computer i[...]

12 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Checking battery status Y ou can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area.  Charging the battery W[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 13  Removing the battery pack 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 fr om the computer . Before r emoving the battery pack, make sure the compute r has been shut down.  Handling the battery[...]

14 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad T o move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in th e dir ection in which you want the cursor to move. Lef[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboar d.  Numeric keypad G470/G475 The keyboard has[...]

16 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics  Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly . T o use this function, press and hold Fn ; then pre ss one of the function keys . a b b a b[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17 The following describes the featur es of each function key . Fn + Esc: T urn on/of f the inte grated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F2: T urn on/of f the backlight of the LCD scr een. Fn + F3: Open the interfa ce for the displa y device switch to select this note book or an external display . Fn + F4: Open[...]

18 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Connecting external de vices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer has a wide range of built-in featur es and connection capabilities.  Using memory cards (not supplied) Y our computer supports the following type s [...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19  Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) de vice Y our computer comes with four USB ports compatible with USB devices.  Connecting a Bluetooth de vice (Select models only) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wire lessly to other Blue tooth enabled dev[...]

20 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  OneKey Rescue system button • When the computer is power ed-off, pr ess this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Resc ue system [...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 21 System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. 3 1 4 5 6 2 Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wire[...]

22 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use.  Attaching a security lock (not supplied ) Y[...]

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 23  Using passwords Using passwords helps pr event your computer from being used by others . Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you powe r on the computer . Ente r your password at the prompt. The computer cannot be used unless you enter the corr ect password. For detail[...]

24 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Using Switchab le Graphics (specific models onl y) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Some IdeaPad models suppo rt Switchable Graphics. * GPU is short for grap hics processing unit. T o change the GPU , do the follo wing: 1 Start your computer to the W indows 7 operating system. 2 If the computer is in sleep or hibernati[...]

25 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, pr oviding services such as e-mailing, in formation searching, electroni c commerce, W eb browsing and ente rtainment. Y ou can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: W i red connection : use physical wiring to connect. W ir[...]

26 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet  Hardware connection: Cable DSL  Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer . Note: The above diagrams ar e for reference on l y . Actual connection method may vary . * * * * TV cable Splitter * Cable modem * * Not supplied. T eleph[...]

Chapter 3. C onnecting to the Internet 27 Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - W irele ss connections provide mobile access to the In ternet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Divided [...]

28 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet  Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX (Select models only) Enabling wireless connection T o enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wir eless device switch from to . 2 Pre ss Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP[...]

29 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use applic ation that can be used to back up the data on your system partition (C drive) fo[...]

30 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue sy stem  Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue syste m (without Windows operating system) In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded, follow the steps below to access OneKey Rescue system. • Shut down your computer . • Press the key to launch OneKey Rescue system. W ithin the program, you can choose to r estore [...]

31 Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - T o replace the battery , do the following: 1 T urn of f the computer , or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer . 2 [...]

32 Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 Install a fully charged battery . 5 Slide the manual ba ttery latch to th e locked posi tion. 6 T urn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again.[...]

Appendix A. CRU instructions 33 Replacing the hard disk drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y ou can increase the storage capacity of your computer by r eplacing the hard disk drive with one of gr eater capaci ty . Y ou can purchase a new har d disk drive fr om your r eseller or Lenovo[...]

34 Appendix A. CRU instructions T o re place the har d disk drive, do the following: 1 T urn 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. 4 Remove the Har d disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI[...]

Appendix A. CRU instructions 35 5 Remove the frame fixing screws . 6 Pull the HDD bracket in the dir ection shown by arrow . c 3 3 d 4[...]

36 Appendix A. CRU instructions 7 T ake out the har d disk drive secur ed in a metal frame . 8 Remove the scr ews and detach the metal frame fr om the hard disk dri ve. 9 Attach the metal frame to a ne w hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connecto[...]

Appendix A. CRU instructions 37 Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y ou can increase the amount of memory in your computer by ins talling a double-data-rate three synchr onous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-av[...]

38 Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 If two DDR3 SDRAMs are alr ead y inst alled 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. 7 Align the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM with the protrusion of the socket and ge[...]

Appendix A. CRU instructions 39 T o make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly , do as follows: 1 T urn the computer on. 2 Hold F2 during startup. The BIOS setup utility screen opens. The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer . Note: If only one DDR3 SDRAM is used on the comp uter you ar e servicin[...]

40 Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - T o remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the scr ew shown in the illustration . 2 Gently pull the optical drive out . a b 2 1[...]

Appendix A. CRU instructions 41 The following table pr ovides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer , and informs you of wher e to find replacement instr uctions. Setup Poster User Guide AC adapter O Power cord for AC adapter O Battery O O Bottom access doors O Hard disk drive O Memory O Optical drive O[...]

42 T rademarks The following terms ar e trademarks or r egistered trademar ks of Lenovo in the United States, other countrie s, or both . Lenovo OneKey Ve r i F a c e Microsoft and W indows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countr ies, or both . Other company , pro ducts, or service names may be trademarks or servi[...]

43 Index AC adapter Using ....... ......................... ......................... 12 Battery Charging ... .......................... ..................... 12 Bluetooth Connecting .............. ......................... ...... 19 Camera .. ......................... ......................... . 2 , 17 Function k ey combinations ........... 16 Key[...]

First Edition (December 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer and/or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide. [...]

Lenovo G470/G475/ G570/G575 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer . ©Lenovo China 2010 New World. New Thinking. TM www.lenovo.com User Guide User Guide V1.0 V1.0 V1.0_en-US[...]