Lenovo B470E manual Battery problems, Hard disk drive problem, Startup problem, Other problems

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Battery problems

Problem

Solution

 

 

Your computer shuts down before the battery status

Discharge and recharge the battery.

indicator shows empty.

 

or

 

Your computer operates after the battery status indicator

 

shows empty.

 

 

 

The operating time for a fully charged battery is short.

For details, refer to the instructions in “Handling the

 

battery” on page 9 .

 

 

The computer does not operate with a fully charged

The surge protector in the battery might be active. Turn

battery.

off the computer for one minute to reset the protector;

 

then turn on the computer again.

 

 

The battery cannot be charged.

For details, refer to the instructions in “Handling the

 

battery” on page 9 .

 

 

A hard disk drive problem

Problem

Solution

 

 

The hard disk drive does not work.

Under the Boot menu in the BIOS, make sure that the

 

hard disk drive is included in the Boot Priority Order

 

correctly.

 

 

A startup problem

Problem

Solution

 

 

The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start.

Use the OneKey Rescue system to help solve or identify

 

your problem. For details, refer to the isntructions in

 

Chapter 4 “Lenovo OneKey Rescue system” on page 21.

 

 

OneKey Rescue system problems

Problem

Solution

 

 

Backup cannot be made.

Make sure that:

 

• You are not using a Windows operating system.

 

• There is not enough space to store the backup data.

 

You will need to free more hard disk drive space on

 

your system partition (C drive).

 

 

Fail to restore system partition to factory default.

The system partition, such as the partition size or the

 

drive capacity of C, has been modified.

 

 

Other problems

Problem

Solution

 

 

Your computer does not respond.

• To turn off your computer, press and hold the power

 

button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer still

 

does not respond, remove the ac power adapter and

 

the battery.

 

 

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Contents User Guide Lenovo B470e and B570eThird Edition June Copyright Lenovo 2011 Contents Ii User Guide Read this first Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generatesPrevent your computer from getting wet Protect the cables from being damagedImportant safety information Protect your computer and data when moving itConditions that require immediate action Handle your computer gentlySafety guidelines Service and upgradesExtension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersPlugs and outlets Power supply statement General battery noticeExternal devices ViiRechargeable battery notice Lithium coin cell battery noticeHeat and product ventilation Electrical current safety information Laser compliance statementAdditional safety information Using headphones or earphonesLiquid crystal display LCD notice Do not connect phone line while using tablet mode Getting to know your computer Top viewLeft-side view Right-side view Front viewSpecifications for Lenovo B470e SpecificationsBottom view Specifications for Lenovo B570e User Guide Learning the basics Using ac power adapter and battery Checking battery statusCharging the battery Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it downRemoving the battery pack Handling the batteryUsing the touchpad Using the keyboardNumeric keypad For Lenovo B470eFor Lenovo B570e Function key combinationsKey combination Description Connecting external devices Using a flash media card not suppliedConnecting a universal serial bus USB device Removing a flash media cardConnecting a Bluetooth device on some models System status indicatorsEnabling Bluetooth communications on your computer Special keys and buttonsSecuring your computer Attaching a security lock not suppliedUsing the Nvidia Optimus Graphics feature Using passwordsSwitching the Graphics Processing Unit User Guide Connecting to the Internet Wired connectionWireless network technology connect without wiring Hardware connectionSoftware configuration Wireless connectionUsing Wi-Fi/WiMAX on some models Enabling wireless connectionSoftware configuration User Guide Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery in Windows 7 operating system Lenovo OneKey Rescue systemUser Guide Troubleshooting Frequently asked questionsTroubleshooting Display problemsPassword problem Problem SolutionComputer screen problems Sleep or hibernation problemsSound problems Battery problems Hard disk drive problemStartup problem OneKey Rescue system problemsPriority Order list User Guide Replacing the battery Appendix A. CRU instructionsReplacing the hard disk drive Handling a hard disk driveAppendix A. CRU instructions Replacing a memory module Removing the optical drive on some models User Guide Wireless related information Wireless interoperabilityAppendix B. Regulatory information Usage environment and your healthExport classification notice Safety information related to Mobile BroadbandElectronic emissions notices Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementUser Guide China Weee statement Important Weee information Appendix C. Weee and recycling statementsJapan recycling statements Recycling information for Brazil Disposing of Lenovo computer componentsBattery recycling information for the European Union User Guide China RoHS Turkish RoHS Ukraine RoHSIndia RoHS

B470E specifications

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