Lenovo B475E manual

User Guide L enovo B475e and B575e[...]

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 71 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 . . . [...]

F eder al Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . 62 Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 China WEEE statement . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Important WEEE Information . . . . . . . . . 65 Japan r ecycling stat ements . . . . . . . . . 65 Recycling information for Br azil . . . . . . [...]

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://ww w .lenovo.com/support/phone F requently inspect your comput er and its components for damage or wear[...]

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 [...]

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 outlet you are using is properly wired, easily accessible, and located close to the equipment. Do not fully e xtend power cords in a way that will stress the cords. Be sur e that the power outlet pr[...]

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 dischar ged state could increase the risk of a battery short circuit, which could shorten the life of the batt ery and also can pose a safety hazard. Do not let rechargeable[...]

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 Computers, ac power adapters, and many accessories can generate heat when turned[...]

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[...]

WARNING: Handling the cor d on this product or cords associat ed with accessories sold with this pr oduct will expose you to lead, a chemical known t o the State of C alifornia to cause cancer , and birth defects or other r epr oductive harm. W ash hands after handling . Save these instructions. xii User Guide[...]

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 3 • “Right-side view” on page 5 • “F r ont view” on page 6 • “Bottom view” on page 7 • “[...]

4 Speakers 9 Numeric k eypad (on some models) 5 P ower button 10 Status indicat ors 1 Integrated camera (on some models) 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 Comput er display The L CD display provides brilliant visual output. 4[...]

Left-side view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 2. L enovo B475e left-side view 1 Security keyhole 5 Ethernet connector 2 ac power connector 6 HDMI port 3 F an louvers 7 USB 3.0 connector 4 VGA port 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. [...]

7 USB 3.0 connect or Connect a USB 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 device, such as a USB printer or a digital camer a. Note: When you attach a USB cable t o the connector , make sur e that the USB mark is facing upwar d. Otherwise the connector might be damaged. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 3. L enovo B575e left-side view 1 Security keyhole 4 VGA port 2 ac power connector [...]

Right-side view Figure 4. L enovo B475e right-side view 1 Headphone jack 3 USB 2.0 connectors 2 Microphone jack 4 Optical drive (on some models) 1 Headphone jack Connects to ext ernal headphones. Attention: Listening to music at high volume over ext ended periods of time may damage your hearing. 2 Micr ophone jack Connects to ext ernal micr ophones[...]

2 Micr ophone jack Connects to ext ernal micr ophones. 3 USB 2.0 connectors Connect a USB 1.1 or 2.0 device, such as a USB printer or a digital camera. Note: When you attach a USB cable t o the connector , make sur e that the USB mark is facing upwar d. Otherwise the connector might be damaged. 4 Optical drive (on some models) The optical drive rea[...]

Bottom view 2 4 1 3 Figure 7. L enovo B475e bott om view 1 2 3 4 Figure 8. L enovo B575e bott om view 1 Batt ery lock 3 Batt ery latch 2 Batt ery 4 Bottom slot cover Chapter 1 . Getting to know your computer 7[...]

1 Battery lock Keeps the battery secur ed in place. 2 Battery Use your computer with battery power whenever ac power is unavailable. F or mor e information, r efer to “Using the ac power adapter and the battery pack” on page 15 . 3 Battery latch Keeps the battery secur ed in place. 4 Bott om slot cover The har d disk drive, memory module, and m[...]

1 Caps Lock indicat or When the indicator is on, the Caps L ock mode is enabled. Y ou can type all alphabetic char acters (A-Z) in upper case without pr essing the Shift key . 2 Numeric L ock indicator When the indicator is on, the numeric keypad is enabled. Y ou can use the keypad to type numbers quickly . 3 Device access status indicat or When th[...]

– F or the Windows 8 oper ating syst em: F r om the deskt op, move the cursor t o the top-right or bottom-right corner of the scr een t o display the charms. Then click Settings ➙ PC info . Memory • Double data r ate 3 (DDR3) synchronous dynamic r andom access memory (SDRAM) Stor age device • 2.5-inch (7 mm height or 9.5 mm height) har d di[...]

P ower sour ce (ac power adapter) • Sine-wave input at 50 to 60 Hz • Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 t o 240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz Battery pack • Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batt ery pack Chapter 1 . Getting t o know your computer 11[...]

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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 13 • “Tips on using your comput er” on page 14 • “Using the ac power adapter and the batt ery pack” on page 15 • “Using the t ouch pad” on page 17 • “Using the keyboar d”[...]

Solution: A compatible device driver is a requir ement to ensur e corr ect operation and performance of each component in your computer . If your comput er is preinstalled with an oper ating syst em, Lenovo provides all device drivers that you need on the hard disk drive. • Question: What can I do if the backup pr ocess fails? Solution: If you ca[...]

Putting the comput er into sleep mode or shutting it down T o conserve power , put the computer int o sleep mode or shut it down when the comput er is not in use. 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[...]

• The way you use your computer: how often you access the har d 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 pr ovided with it, or from ac power through the ac power adapter . While you use ac power , the batt ery char ges aut oma[...]

• Use the battery until the charge is complet ely depleted; that is, use the battery until the battery status indicator starts blinking orange. • 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 batt ery DANGER Do not att[...]

B575e 1 2 3 Figure 11. Lenovo B475e and B575e touch pad 1 T ouch pad : T o move the cursor on the screen, slide your ngertip over the pad in the dir ection in which you want the cursor to move. 2 L eft-click button : F unctions the same as the left butt on on a conventional mouse. 3 Right-click button : F unctions the same as the right button on[...]

Using the recovery button B575e Figure 12. L enovo B475e and B575e recovery button Note: Y our computer might look differ ent from the above illustr ation. Recovery butt on : The recovery button enables you to launch the recovery pr ogr ams pr einstalled on your computer . • F or the Windows 7 oper ating system: – When the computer is turned of[...]

F or L enovo B475e models 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. F or L enovo B575e models The keyboard has a separ ate numeric keypad. T o enable or disable the keypad, press the numeric lock key (NmLk). Note: The numeric lock indicat or is on when the numeric k[...]

Display backlight contr ol (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[...]

Using the media car d reader Y our computer supports Secur e Digital (SD) cards only . Note: When tr ansferring data to or fr om an SD car d, do not put your comput er in sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete. T o do so might cause damage to your data. F or the location of the media car d r eader slot, r efer to F ront view[...]

Chapter 3. Connecting t o 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 23 • “Wireless connect[...]

DSL B575e 1 2 3 1 T elephone line (not supplied) 2 Splitter (not supplied) 3 DSL modem (not supplied) Note: Y our wired connection might look differ ent from the above illustration. 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 Wire[...]

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 25[...]

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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” on page 29 • “Using passwords” on page 29 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. Att[...]

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Chapter 6. Recovery overview This chapter pr ovides information about the recovery solutions for your computer . • “Using OneKey Recovery Pr o pr ogr am on the Windows 7 oper ating system” on page 31 • “Using the Windows recovery pr ogr am on the Windows 8 oper ating syst em” on page 32 Using OneK ey Recovery Pr o progr am on the Window[...]

• 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 ar e unable t o access the OneK ey Recovery P ro workspace or the Windows envir onment from a r escue medium or recovery[...]

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 33[...]

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Chapter 7. Replacing devices This chapt er provides CRU instructions for your computer . • “Replacing the batt ery” on page 35 • “Replacing the backup batt ery” on page 36 • “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 39 • “Replacing a memory module” on page 43 • “Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN connecti[...]

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 batt ery . Then attach the connector t o secure the battery . 7. Reinstall the comput er cover , and then reinstall the screws. 8. Reinstall the battery . See “Replacing the battery” on page 35. 9. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables. Lenovo B575e T o r eplace the backup battery, do[...]

3 6. Place a new backup battery into place. 7. Reinstall the comput er cover , and then reinstall the screws t o secure the cover . 8. Reinstall the battery . See “Replacing the battery” on page 35. 9. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables. Replacing the har d disk drive Before you start, print these instruc[...]

4. Loosen or r emove the screws 1 , and then r emove the cover 2 . 1a 2 1b 1a 5. Remove the scr ew 3 . 3 6. Pull out the har d disk drive 4 . 4 7. Remove the har d disk drive by lifting the tab 5 . 40 User Guide[...]

5 8. Remove the screws and detach the br ackets fr om the har d disk drive. 9. Attach the brack et to a new har d disk drive and r einstall the screws to secur e the bracket. 10. Place the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other . 11. Slide the hard disk drive rmly int o p[...]

3 6. Pull out the har d disk drive 4 . 4 7. Remove the har d disk drive by lifting the tab 5 . 5 8. Remove the screws and detach the br ackets fr om the har d disk drive. 9. Attach the brack et to a new har d disk drive and r einstall the screws to secur e the bracket. 10. Place the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive bay with the tab faci[...]

Replacing a memory module Before you start, print these instructions. Prer equisites for the procedure Note: The oper ating speed of the memory module has dependency on the system conguration. In some conditions, the memory module in your comput er might not be able t o oper at e at the maximum speed. Attention: Befor e you start installing a me[...]

6. Find the notch on the contact edge side of the memory module you ar e installing. Attention: T o avoid damaging the memory module, do not touch its contact edge. 7. With the notched end of the memory module towar d the contact edge side of the socket, insert the memory module 5 int o the socket at an angle of about 20 degr ees; then press it in [...]

5. If one memory modules is alr eady in the memory slot, press out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time 3 , and then r emove the memory module 4 to make room for the new one. Save the removed memory module for future use. 3 4 3 6. Find the notch on the contact edge side of the memory module you ar e installing. Attention: T o[...]

Prer equisites for the procedure DANGER During electrical storms, do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall. DANGER Electric current fr om power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. T o avoid shock hazard, disconnect the cables before opening the cover of this slot. Attention: Befor e you star[...]

4 3 6. Remove the car d 5 . 5 7. Align the contact edge of the new PCI Expr ess Mini Car d with the corresponding socket. 8. Pivot the car d until you can snap it int o place. Then secur e the car d with the screw . 9. Connect the antenna cables to the new PCI Expr ess Mini Car d. Be sur e t o attach the gr ay cable to the connector marked “MAIN?[...]

2 1 1 5. If a tool for removing connectors is included in the package with the new car d, use it t o disconnect the cables 3 fr om the car d. If no such tool is included, disconnect the cables by picking up the connectors with your ngers and gently unplugging them. Then remove the scr ew 4 and the car d pops up. 4 3 6. Remove the car d 5 . 5 7. [...]

11. Reinstall the battery . See “Replacing the battery” on page 35. 12. T urn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables. Removing the optical drive Before you start, print these instructions. T o remove the optical drive, refer t o the instructions for the comput er: • “Lenovo B475e” on page 49 • “Lenovo B57[...]

2 1 1 5. Remove the screw 3 . Insert a screwdriver into the scr ew hole, and then push the optical drive 5 . 4 3 4 6. Insert a new optical drive, and then r einstall the screw t o secur e the drive. 7. Reinstall the comput er cover , and then reinstall the screws t o secure the cover . 8. Reinstall the battery . See “Replacing the battery” on p[...]

Chapter 8. P r eventing problems An important part of owning a L enovo notebook computer is maint enance. With proper 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 51 • “T aking car e of your comput er” o[...]

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. Wait for the surface to dry completely and remove 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 isopropyl [...]

Chapter 9. T r oubleshooting computer pr oblems 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 tol[...]

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. Aft er it cools, r einstall it and rechar ge the battery . If it still cannot be charged, have it serviced. An ac power adapter pr oblem Print these instruc[...]

• If the power indicator is in blinking, pr ess the power button to r esume from the sleep mode. • 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 57 . The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: • The displa[...]

This is a normal char act eristic of a hard disk drive and is not a defect. The hard disk drive does not work. Go t o the Startup menu of the BIOS, and then select the Boot menu to make sure that the hard disk drive is on the Boot priority order list. If it is on the Excluded from boot order list, it is disabled. Select the entry for it on the list[...]

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 or y 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 e[...]

• 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 is not r esponsible for any r adio or television int erference caused by using other than specied or recommended cables and connect ors or by unauthorized changes or modications t o this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modications could void the user's authority to oper at e the equipment. This device complies with P art 15 [...]

Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die elektromagnetische V ertr äglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln Dieses Pr odukt entspricht dem „Gesetz über die elektr omagnetische V ertr äglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln“ EMVG (früher „Gesetz über die elektromagnetische V erträglichkeit von Ger äten“). Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 2[...]

Appendix B. WEEE and recycling 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 Lenov[...]

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 Hazardous Substances Directive (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 69[...]

India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Wast e (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011. 70 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 [...]

ENERG Y S T AR model information ENERG Y S T AR ® is a joint pr ogr am of the U .S. Envir onmental P rot ection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and prot ecting the environment thr ough energy efcient pr oducts and practices. Lenovo is pr oud to offer our customers products with the ENERG Y S T AR qualied design[...]

Windows Other company, pr oducts, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Appendix D. Notices 73[...]