Page 2 - Notes
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 fea...
Page 3 - Contents
i Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer................................... 1 Top view ..........................................1Left-side view .................................4Right-side view ...............................5Front view .......................................6Bottom view ...........
Page 5 - Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer; T o p v i e w
1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer T o p v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G470/G475 Note: The illustrations in this m...
Page 6 - Computer display
2 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G570/G575 Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. Wireless module antennas (Select models only) The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visu...
Page 7 - Touchpad
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 3 System status indicators For details, see “System status indicators” on page 21. Built-in microphone The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. Touchpad The touchpad functi...
Page 8 - L e f t - s i d e v i e w; Kensington slot; VGA port; USB port
4 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer L e f t - s i d e v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here....
Page 9 - R i g h t - s i d e v i e w
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 5 R i g h t - s i d e v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Headphone jack Connects to external headphones. Attention:• Liste...
Page 10 - F r o n t v i e w; Integrated; Memory card slot
6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer F r o n t v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Integrated wireless device switch (Select models ...
Page 11 - B o t t o m v i e w
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 7 B o t t o m v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G470/G475 1 2 3 4 5 5
Page 14 - Chapter 2. Learning the basics; First use; Reading the manuals; Setup Poster; Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet
10 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals be...
Page 15 - Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down; Sleep; from the Start menu.; Fn; Shutting down your computer; and select; Shut; from the Start
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 11 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 com...
Page 16 - Using AC adapter and battery; Checking battery status
12 Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 17 - Removing the battery pack
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 from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make sure the computer ...
Page 18 - Using the touchpad
14 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direc...
Page 19 - Using the keyboard; Numeric keypad
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboar...
Page 20 - Function key combinations; instantly. To use this function, press and hold; then press one of the
16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 . a b b a b
Page 22 - 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.
18 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 23 - Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device; Bluetooth; Enabling; Bluetooth; communications on your computer
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with four USB ports compatible with USB devices. Connecting a Bluetooth device (Select models only) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data ...
Page 24 - Special keys and buttons; OneKey Rescue system button
20 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OneKey Rescue system button • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Res...
Page 25 - System status indicators; These indicators inform you of the computer status.
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 Po...
Page 26 - Securing your computer; Using VeriFaceTM; For more details on VeriFace, see the software help.
22 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use...
Page 27 - Using passwords
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 23 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 28 - Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only); Start your computer to the Windows 7 operating system.; Configure ATI; Click the button for another GPU under; Choose a Graphics Processing
24 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Some IdeaPad models support Switchable Graphics.* GPU is short for graphics processing unit. To change the GPU, do the following: 1 Start your computer to the Windows 7 operating system. 2 ...
Page 29 - 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
25 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 30 - Software configuration
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 are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary. * * * * TV cable Splitter...
Page 31 - Wireless connection
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 27 Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online...
Page 32 - Enabling wireless connection; To enable wireless communications, do the following:; Hardware connection
28 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX (Select models only) 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 configuratio...
Page 33 - Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system; OneKey Rescue system; Introduction
29 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 35 - Appendix A. CRU instructions; R e p l a c i n g t h e b a t t e r y; To replace the battery, do the following:
31 Appendix A. CRU instructions R e p l a c i n g t h e b a t t e r y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the battery, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Di...
Page 36 - Install a fully charged battery.
32 Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables tothe computer again.
Page 37 - R e p l a c i n g t h e h a r d d i s k d r i v e; Handling a hard disk drive
Appendix A. CRU instructions 33 R e p l a c i n g t h e h a r d 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 ca...
Page 38 - To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:
34 Appendix A. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn 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 Hard disk drive (HDD)/Mem...
Page 39 - Remove the frame fixing screws
Appendix A. CRU instructions 35 5 Remove the frame fixing screws . 6 Pull the HDD bracket in the direction shown by arrow . c 3 3 d 4
Page 40 - Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame
36 Appendix A. 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 w...
Page 41 - R e p l a c i n g m e m o r y; To install a DDR3 SDRAM, do the following:
Appendix A. CRU instructions 37 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 42 - Reinstall and tighten the screws.
38 Appendix A. CRU instructions 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 43 - Turn the computer on.; System Memory; item shows the total amount of memory installed in
Appendix A. CRU instructions 39 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 44 - 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:
40 Appendix A. CRU instructions 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 46 - Tr a d e m a r k s
42 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. Other company, products, or s...
Page 47 - Index
43 Index AC adapter Using ......................................................... 12 Battery Charging .................................................. 12 Bluetooth Connecting ............................................. 19 Camera ..................................................... 2 , 17 Func...
Page 49 - 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
