Lenovo 2958XFU, G550 Learning the basics, Read the manuals, Connect to the power

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Chapter 2. Learning the basics

First use ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Read the manuals

Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.

Connect to the power

The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase.

To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on AC power.

Install the battery pack

Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to install the battery pack.

Connect the computer to an electrical outlet

1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.

2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer.

3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

Turn on the computer

Press the power button to turn on the computer.

Configure the operating system

You may need to configure the operation system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below.

•Accepting the end user license agreement

•Configuring the Internet connection

•Registering the operating system

•Creating a user account

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Contents G450/G550 User Guide Page Respective Users Dear user Explanation of hard disk capacityContents „ Read this first Important safety informationUnpack Working placeOn using Important safety informationService and upgrades „ Lenovo G550 Getting to know your computerGetting to know your computer „ Lenovo G450Power button Volume buttonsIndicators Speakers Specific models onlyFan louvers Kensington slotRJ-45 port VGA portOptical drive Microphone jack Headphone jack Bottom view Hard disk drive HDD compartment Battery latchSpring loaded Memory/CPU Central processing Unit compartment G450„ Configure the operating system „ Connect to the powerLearning the basics „ Read the manualsPutting your computer into sleep state „ Shutting down your computerLearning the basics „ Checking battery status Using AC adapter and battery„ Charging the battery „ Removing the battery packLeft click button „ Handling the batteryG550 „ Numeric keypad„ Function key combinations Volume buttons a~c specific models only „ Volume buttons and OneKey Rescue System buttonVolume up Volume down Mute/Unmute OneKey Rescue System button dSystem status indicators „ Using passwords „ Using VeriFace„ Attaching a security lock not supplied Utility„ Connecting a universal serial bus USB device „ Using memory cards not supplied„ Connecting an ExpressCard device specific models only Inserting a memory cardPairing with a Bluetooth enabled device Enabling Bluetooth communicationsLearning the basics Inserting an ExpressCard/34 device Removing an ExpressCard/34 devicePage „ Software configuration Using the computer networkWireless network technology connect without wiring „ Hardware connection„ Using Wi-Fi/WiMax specific models only Wireless connectionUsing the computer network Enabling wireless connection„ Introduction „ Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery in WindowsOneKey rescue system Troubleshooting When do I need to use the Back up my data feature? TroubleshootingWhat can I do if the backup process fails? Keyboard problems Display problemsPassword problem Computer screen problems Troubleshooting Sleep or hibernation problemsBattery problems Troubleshooting Sound problemsHard disk drive problem Startup problemTroubleshooting Other problems Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the battery„ To replace the battery Handling a hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk driveUpgrading and replacing devices Upgrading and replacing devices Page Upgrading and replacing devices Removing the optical drive Upgrading and replacing devices Calling the customer support center Appendix A. Getting help and serviceGetting help around the world Appendix A. Getting help and serviceWarranty Service Telephone Numbers Appendix B. Use, and care information „ Be careful about where and how you workCaring your computer „ Notice of static-electricity„ Carry your computer properly „ Be gentle with your computer„ For outdoor use „ Handle storage media and drives properly„ Other important tips „ Data safety„ Take care in setting passwords „ Questions about vision? „ Ergonomic information„ What if you are traveling? „ General tips for maintenance „ Cleaning your computer display „ Cleaning the cover of your computer„ Cleaning your computer keyboard „ What this warranty covers Appendix C. Lenovo limited warranty„ How to obtain warranty service „ What your service provider will do to correct problemsAppendix C. Lenovo limited warranty „ Replacement of a product or part„ Your additional responsibilities Information„ Limitation of liability „ What this warranty does not cover„ Use of personal information „ European Economic Area EEA „ Dispute resolution„ Other rights Lenovo Technology B.V. Turkiye Istanbul Subesi „ Lenovo Turkey addressCustomer Replaceable Unit CRU Service On-site Service „ Types of warranty serviceCourier or Depot Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceAppendix C. Lenovo limited warranty Product Exchange Service Appendix D. Customer replaceable units CRUs Appendix E. Notices Appendix E. Notices „ Export classification noticeWindows Vista Windows XP„ Wireless interoperability Wireless related information„ Usage environment and your health „ Safety information related to Mobile Broadband„ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic emissions notices„ German Class B Compliance Statement „ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement„ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada „ European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance „ Korea Class B „ Japan Compliance Statement for Power line Harmonics„ General recycling statement EU Weee statements„ Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components Japan recycling statementsAppendix E. Notices Appendix F. Lenovo regulatory notice Factory preinstalled Wireless LAN/WiMAX module„ Read first regulatory information „ USA Federal Communications Commission FCCAppendix F. Lenovo regulatory notice II. Preinstalled integrated Bluetooth moduleII Preinstalled integrated Bluetooth module Factory preinstalled Wireless LAN modules„ Canada Industry Canada IC IC Certification numberII Module Bluetooth intégré préinstallé Modules de réseaux local sans fil pré-installé à l’usineIV Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Numéro d’homologation ICFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement „ Electronic emission noticesTested To Comply With FCC Standards „ Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Appendix F. Lenovo regulatory notice For model 512ANMMW For model 533ANMMW For model BCM94312MCG Reference no Title Declaration of ConformityRestriction de bande de fréquence de l’Union Européenne EU Frequency band restriction Περιορισμός ζώνης συχνοτήτων ΕΕ Begränsning för EU-frekvensband Takmarkanir ESB á tíðnisviði Restrizzjoni fuq il-faxxa tal-frekwenza ta l-UE „ Notice for users in Morocco „ Notice for users in Pakistan„ Notice for users in Ukraine „ Notice for users in Brazil For model 512ANMMW „ Notice for users in Saudi ArabiaFor model 533ANMMW For model BCM94312MCG For model BCM92046 For models BCM94312MCG, 512ANMMW, 533ANMMW, and BCM92046 „ Notice for users in UAE„ Notice for users in Indonesia „ Notice for users in India„ Notice for users in the Philippines „ Notice for users in Malaysia„ Notice for users in Singapore For models BCM92046, 512ANMMW, 533ANMMW, BCM94312MCG „ Notice for users in TaiwanAppendix F. Lenovo regulatory notice Appendix F. Lenovo regulatory notice Appendix G. Features and specifications Trademarks Electronic emissions For US users IndexIndex ProblemsPage Do not Return IT to the Store New World. New Thinking.TM