Lenovo G770- Manuals

Page 2 - Before using the product, be sure to read; Notes

The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. • First Edition (March 2011) To refer to it, go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/ and click User guides and manuals . Regulatory Notice • © Copyright Lenovo 2011. Before using the product, be...

Page 3 - Contents

i Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer................................... 1 Top view ..........................................1Left-side view .................................3Right-side view ...............................4Front view .......................................5Bottom view ...........

Page 5 - Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer; To p v i ew

1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer To p v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The illustrations in this manual may diff...

Page 6 - Use the camera for video communication.; Computer display; Press this button to turn on the computer.; Touchpad; The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.; For details, see “System status indicators” on page 18.

2 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. Wireless module antennas The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Power button Press thi...

Page 7 - L e f t - s i d e v i e w; Dissipate internal heat.; Connect to USB devices.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 3 L e f t - s i d e v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here....

Page 8 - R i g h t - s i d e v i ew; Headphone jack; Connects to external headphones.; Microphone jack; Connects to external microphones.; Optical drive; Connects to USB devices.; Connect the AC adapter here.

4 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer R i g h t - s i d e v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Headphone jack Connects to external headphones. Attention: • Liste...

Page 9 - F ro n t v i ew; Use this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all; Memory card slot

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 5 F ro n t v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Integrated wireless device switch (on select models...

Page 10 - B o t t o m v i ew; Battery pack; The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound.

6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer B o t t o m v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Battery pack For details, see “Using AC adapter and batter...

Page 11 - Chapter 2. Learning the basics; First use; Reading the manuals; Installing the battery pack; Setup Poster; Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet; Turning on the computer

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 7 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manual...

Page 12 - Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down; Putting your computer into sleep state; Sleep; from the Start menu.; Fn; Shutting down your computer; and select; Shut; from the Start

8 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting 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 from your computer for only a short time, put the comp...

Page 13 - Using AC adapter and battery; Checking battery status

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 9 Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the ...

Page 14 - Removing the battery pack

10 Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make sure the computer ...

Page 15 - Using the touchpad

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 11 Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direc...

Page 16 - Using the keyboard; Numeric keypad; Num Lock; Function key combinations; instantly. To use this function, press and hold; then press one of the

12 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keybo...

Page 18 - Connecting external devices; Inserting a memory card; Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.; Removing a memory card; Push the memory card until you hear a click.

14 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Y...

Page 19 - Connecting USB devices; Safely Remove Hardware

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 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 fo...

Page 20 - Connecting; Bluetooth; Enabling; Bluetooth; communications on your computer

16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting Bluetooth enabled device (on select models) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer ...

Page 21 - Special keys and buttons; OneKey Rescue system button

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17 Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OneKey Rescue system button • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to start the OneKey Res...

Page 22 - System status indicators; These indicators inform you of the computer status.

18 Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. 3 1 4 5 6 2 Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Po...

Page 23 - Securing your computer; Using VeriFaceTM; For more details on VeriFace, see the software help.

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use...

Page 24 - Using passwords; Mode 1 Select the graphics processor based on application needs

20 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer. Enter your password at the prompt. The computer cannot be used unless ...

Page 25 - Switching between Mode 1 and Mode 2

Chapter 2. Learning the basics 21 4 On the Switchable Graphics page, the currently active GPU is displayed under the current active graphics processing unit . You can click High-performance GPU or Power-Saving GPU under Choose a Graphics Processing Unit to switch the graphics processor. Switching be...

Page 26 - Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet; You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways:; Wireless network technology:; connect without wiring.; W i r e d c o n n e c t i o n; Cable

22 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connect...

Page 27 - Software configuration

Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 23 Hardware connection: Cable DSL Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer. Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary. * * * * TV cable Splitter...

Page 28 - Wireless connection; WiMAX

24 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online...

Page 29 - Enabling wireless connection; To enable wireless communications, do the following:; Hardware connection

Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 25 Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX (on select models) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Software configuration ...

Page 30 - Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system; OneKey Rescue system; Introduction; For more instructions, see the Help file of Lenovo OneKey Recovery.

26 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use application that can be used to back up...

Page 31 - • In Windows, press the OneKey Rescue system button to launch Lenovo; Create Recovery Disc

Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system 27 Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system (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. Within th...

Page 33 - Chapter 5. Troubleshooting; Frequently asked questions; See “Chapter 1. Important safety information” of

29 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers. What safety precautions shou...

Page 34 - Close other programs, then restart the backup process.; When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?

30 Chapter 5. 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. How can I install the device drivers? A compatible device...

Page 35 - Troubleshooting; Display problems

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 31 Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 2. The following section only de...

Page 36 - Sleep or hibernation problems

32 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Password problems I forgot my password. • 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 HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot res...

Page 37 - Sound problems

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 33 Computer screen problems The screen is blank. • Do the following:- If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on, press Fn + ↑ to make the screen brighter. - If the power indicator is in blinking, press the power button to...

Page 38 - OneKey Rescue system problems; Other problems

34 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting A startup problem The Microsoft ® Windows oper- ating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue system to help solve or identify your problem. For details about OneKey Rescue system, see “Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system” on page 26. OneKey Rescue system problems Ba...

Page 39 - Appendix A. CRU instructions; R e p l a c i n g t h e b a t t e r y p a ck

35 Appendix A. CRU instructions R e p l a c i n g t h e b a t t e r y p a ck - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the battery, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapt...

Page 40 - R e p l a c i n g t h e h a rd d i s k d r i v e; Handling a hard disk drive; Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive.

36 Appendix A. CRU instructions R e p l a c i n g t h e h a rd d i s k d r i v e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can...

Page 42 - Pull the HDD bracket in the direction shown by arrow

38 Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 Pull the HDD bracket in the direction shown by arrow . 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 ...

Page 43 - Reinstall the battery pack.

Appendix A. CRU instructions 39 B After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps, reinstall thecompartment cover. C Tighten the screws. D Reinstall the battery pack. E Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables tothe computer again.

Page 44 - R e p l a c i n g m e m o r y; To install a DDR3 SDRAM, do the following:

40 Appendix A. CRU instructions R e p l a c i n g m e m o r y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate th...

Page 45 - Reinstall and tighten the screws.

Appendix A. CRU instructions 41 6 If two DDR3 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 DDR3 SDRAM for future use. 7 Align the notch of the DDR3...

Page 46 - Turn the computer on.; System Memory; item shows the total amount of memory installed in

42 Appendix A. CRU instructions To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Turn 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 SD...

Page 47 - R e m o v i n g t h e o p t i c a l d r i v e; To remove the optical drive, do the following:

Appendix A. CRU instructions 43 R e m o v i n g t h e o p t i c a l d r i v e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the screw shown in the illustration . 2 Gently pull the opti...

Page 49 - Tr a d e m a r k s

45 Tr a d e m a r k s The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. LenovoOneKeyVeriFace Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI,...

Page 51 - TM; User Guide

Lenovo G770 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. ©Lenovo China 2011 New World. New Thinking. TM www.lenovo.com User Guide V1.0 V1.0_en-US