Lenovo G410, G400 warranty Using the AC Adapter

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Getting Started

Using the AC Adapter

The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium-ion (Li- ion) battery pack provided with it, or from AC power through the AC adapter. While you use AC power, the battery charges automatically.

The AC adapter that comes with your computer has two basic components:

1.The transformer pack that converts AC power for use with the computer.

2.The power cord that plugs into the AC outlet and into the transformer pack.

Attention: Using an improper power cord could cause severe damage to your computer.

To use the AC adapter, do the following. Be sure to take these steps in the order in which they are given here.

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

2.Connect the power cord to the transformer pack.

3.Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

You can check the status of your battery at any time by looking at the battery meter at the bottom of your display.

Notes:

•When the AC adapter is not in use, disconnect it from the electrical outlet.

•Do not wrap the power cord tightly around the AC power transformer pack when it is connected to the transformer.

•You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed. You need to charge it in any of the following conditions:

•When you purchase a new battery

•If the battery status indicator starts blinking

•If the battery has not been used for a long time

Before you charge the battery, make sure that its temperature is at least 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit).

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Contents Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Page Contents Appendix D. Notices Read This First Vi Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Read This First Page This Guide and Other Publications Finding InformationFinding Information Caring for Your Computer Be Careful about Where and How You WorkImportant Tips Be Gentle with Your Computer Caring for Your ComputerCarry Your Computer Properly Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly Take Care in Setting PasswordsOther Important Tips Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard Cleaning the Cover of Your ComputerCleaning Your Computer Display Lenovo Everest UG.book Page 8 Friday, August 17, 2007 540 PM Getting Started Knowing the Parts Getting StartedTop View Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 Computer display Power buttonScroll Lock Num LockCustom button Novo buttonMute button Touch padWireless LAN*/Bluetooth* switch AC power adapter jackRight-side View Security keyholeLeft-side View External microphone jack USB 2.0 port left sideExternal headphone jack PCI Express card slotBattery pack Battery latch spring loadedBottom View Hard Disk Drive compartmentFront View Ergonomic Information Accessibility and ComfortQuestions about Vision? What If You are Traveling?Special Keys and Buttons BasicsNumeric Keypad Function Key Combinations Mute Button Using the Touch PadSystem-status Indicators Status IndicatorsBattery Status Indicator Power-status indicatorsGeneral Tips for Preventing Problems Preventing Problems Getting Started Sequence of installation Path of drivers Installing Device DriversChecking Battery Status Learn How to Achieve All Day ComputingYour Computer Batteries Click the Notification Area tabUsing the AC Adapter Handling the Battery Charging the BatterySecurity Using PasswordsAttaching a Mechanical Lock Changing or Removing the User Password To set a User PasswordChanging or Removing the Supervisor Password To set a Supervisor PasswordHard Disk Passwords Changing or Removing the HDD Passwords Getting Started Solving Computer Problems Frequently Asked Questions Solving Computer ProblemsDisplay Problems TroubleshootingKeyboard Problems Password ProblemSleep or Hibernation Problems Click Advanced Settings Computer Screen ProblemsBattery Problems Startup Problem Hard Disk Drive ProblemOther Problems Upgrading and Replacing Devices Replacing the BatteryUpgrading the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the BatteryHandling a hard disk drive Upgrading the Hard Disk DriveUpgrading the Hard Disk Drive Replacing Memory Replacing Memory Replacing Memory Replacing Memory Getting Help and Service Getting Help and ServiceGetting Help on the Web Calling the Customer Support Center Getting Help and Service Getting Help around the World Getting Help and Service Warranty Information Appendix A. Warranty InformationProduct or Country or Region Type Machine Warranty Period Type ServiceCustomer Replaceable Unit CRU Service Types of Warranty ServiceOn-site Service Courier or Depot ServiceWarranty Service Telephone Numbers Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone NumbersPage Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Page Features Appendix C. Features and SpecificationsStorage device DisplayWireless features FeaturesInterface ExpressCard slotSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Appendix D. Notices Wireless Interoperability Wireless related informationTelevision output notice Usage Environment and Your Health FAXFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic Emissions NoticesAvis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance StatementEuropean Union EMC Directive Conformance Statement Japanese Vcci Class B StatementGeneral Recycling Statement EU Weee StatementsJapan Recycling Statements Lenovo 3000 G400 and G410 User Guide Page IBM Lotus Software Offer U. S. Or Canada Call Latin American Countries European Countries TrademarksAsia Pacific Countries Index Part Number