Lenovo G465, G565 manual Shutting down your computer, Learning the basics

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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 computer into sleep state.

When the computer is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it to resume use, and bypass the startup process.

To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following.

•Click and select Sleep from the Start menu.

•Press Fn + F1.

Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep state) before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data.

To wake the computer, do one of the following.

•Press the power button.

•Press any key on the keyboard.

Shutting down your computer

If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two, shut it down.

To shut down your computer, click and select Shut down from the Start menu.

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Contents Lenovo G465/G565 Regulatory Notice Contents Page „ G465 Getting to know your computerTop view Getting to know your computer „ G565Camera Select Models only Getting to know your computer IntegratedEnergy SpeakersFan louvers Left-side viewRJ-45 port VGA portOptical drive Right-side viewFront view Bottom view „ Configuring the operating system „ Conncting to the powerLearning the basics „ Reading the manualsLearning the basics „ Shutting down your computer„ Charging the battery „ Checking battery status„ Handling the battery „ Removing the battery packUsing the touchpad „ Numeric keypad G465 Using the keyboard„ Function key combinations Learning the basics „ Using memory cards not supplied Connecting external devices„ Connecting a Bluetooth device Select models only „ Connecting a universal serial bus USB device„ Energy Management button b Select models only „ OneKey Rescue system button aSpecial keys and buttons Caps lock indicator G465 G565 Num lock indicator G465 System status indicators„ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Using VeriFaceSecuring your computer „ Using passwords Wired connection Connecting to the InternetConnecting to the Internet „ Software configuration„ Hardware connection Wi-Fi WiMAX Wireless connectionHardware connection „ Introduction OneKey Rescue systemOneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system Frequently asked questions TroubleshootingHow can I install the device drivers? Display problems TroubleshootingKeyboard problems Troubleshooting Password problemSleep or hibernation problems Puter does not work Computer screen problemsBattery problems Troubleshooting Sound problemsHard disk drive problem Startup problemRespond Troubleshooting Other problemsAppendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the batteryHandling a hard disk drive Appendix A. CRU instructionsAppendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive Appendix A. CRU instructions „ What this warranty covers Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty„ What your service provider will do to correct problems „ How to obtain warranty serviceAppendix B. Lenovo limited warranty „ Your additional responsibilities „ Replacement of a product or part„ Use of personal information „ What this warranty does not cover„ Limitation of liability „ Other rights „ Dispute resolution„ European Economic Area EEA Warranty information „ Types of warranty service Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty Energy star information Appendix C. Product specific NoticesWindows Appendix C. Product specific Notices„ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic emissions notices„ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada „ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement„ German Class B Compliance Statement Appendix C. Product specific Notices „ European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance G465 G565 Form Factor Appendix D. SpecificationsSystem PortsTrademarks Index ProblemsIndex Page Do not Return IT to the Store New World. New Thinking.TM