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Summary of Contents for Lenovo G70-70
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Page 1: User Guide
Lenovo G70-70/G70-80 Z70-80 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 8.1. If you are using other Windows operating systems, some operations may be slightly different.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Charms and the charms bar..................15 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ..........17 Connecting to wireless LAN ...................18 Help and support ......................19 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ........20 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............22 Frequently asked questions ..................22 Troubleshooting ......................25 Appendix. -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
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- Page 7 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated Use the camera for video communication. camera Built-in Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. microphone Wireless Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio.
- Page 8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a numeric keypad incorporated into its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
- Page 9 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. Enables/disables airplane : Mutes/unmutes the sound. mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Switches the active program. Turns on/off the backlight of : Increases the volume level.
- Page 10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Home: Activate the pause function.
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Page 11: Left-Side View
When the computer is off, press this button to start the Novo button Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 20. Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat. Attention: •... -
Page 12: Connecting Usb Devices
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. - Page 13 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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Page 14: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Combo audio Connects to headsets. -
Page 15: Front View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status Power status indicator indicators... -
Page 16: Inserting A Memory Card
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory card: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Attention: • Insert only one card in the slot at a time. •... -
Page 17: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Battery latch - The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. -
Page 18: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 8.1
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. -
Page 19: Charms And The Charms Bar
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Charms and the charms bar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly. - Page 20 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices, including the devices to play, print, and project.
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Page 21: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. -
Page 22: Connecting To Wireless Lan
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Connecting to wireless LAN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: •... -
Page 23: Help And Support
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Help and support If you have any problems using the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. -
Page 24: Chapter 3. Lenovo Onekey Recovery System
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required. - Page 25 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If Windows cannot be started, follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button. From the Novo button menu, select System recovery and press Enter.
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Page 26: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
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. Drivers... -
Page 27: Bios Setup Utility
Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails? - Page 28 Legacy Support. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. If you still see only the screen. cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. - Page 30 • If you forget your user password, you must ask the I forgot my password. system administrator to reset your user password. • 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...
- Page 31 - The combo audio jack is not used. - The speaker is selected as the playback device. Battery problems • Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy Your computer shuts down before the battery status Management. If the problem persists, replace with a indicator shows empty.
- Page 32 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the power respond. button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the battery pack and the AC power adapter.
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Page 33: Appendix. Cru Instructions
Appendix. CRU instructions Notes: The CRU service is only applicable to certain countries. • The illustrations used in this appendix are for the Lenovo G70-70, unless otherwise stated. • • Make sure the battery has been removed before replacing any devices. -
Page 34: 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 35 Appendix. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. For details, see “Replacing the battery” on page 4 Remove the Hard disk drive/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover.
- Page 36 Appendix. CRU instructions 5 Remove the frame fixing screws 6 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow...
- Page 37 Appendix. CRU instructions 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame 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. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other, then push it firmly into space.
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Page 38: Replacing Memory
Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate three low voltage synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3L SDRAM)-available as an option in the memory slot of your... - Page 39 Appendix. CRU instructions 6 If two DDR3L 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 DDR3L SDRAM for future use.
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Page 40: Replacing The Mini Pci Express Card
Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing the Mini PCI Express Card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the Mini PCI Express Card, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. - Page 41 Appendix. CRU instructions 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. If no such tool is included, disconnect the cables by holding up the connectors with your fingers and gently unplugging them.
- Page 42 Appendix. CRU instructions 0 Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws. A Reinstall the battery pack. B Turn the computer over again. C Connect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer.
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Page 43: Replacing The Fan Assembly
Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing the fan assembly - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the fan assembly, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. - Page 44 Appendix. CRU instructions 5 Detach the fan connector in the direction shown by arrow and loosen the three screws to lift the fan assembly.
- Page 45 Appendix. CRU instructions 6 Lift the fan assembly in the direction shown by arrow . Be careful not to damage the connector. 7 Reinstall the new fan assembly, tighten the screws, and attach the connector. 8 Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws. 9 Reinstall the battery pack.
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Page 46: Replacing The Keyboard
Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the keyboard, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. - Page 47 Appendix. CRU instructions 5 Remove the screws 6 Turn the computer over, open the display, and lift the keyboard in the direction shown by arrow...
- Page 48 Appendix. CRU instructions 7 Remove the keyboard from the keyboard bezel and turn the keyboard over. 8 Pull the keyboard connector slot cover upward as shown by arrow and detach the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector in the direction shown by arrow 9 Install a new keyboard.
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Page 49: Removing The Optical Drive
Appendix. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. - Page 50 Appendix. CRU instructions 6 Gently pull the optical drive out The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Safety, Warranty, User Guide and Setup Guide AC power adapter Power cord for AC power adapter Battery pack...
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Page 51: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service... - Page 52 en-US Rev. AA00...