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©Lenovo China 2008
Lenovo G230 UG V1.0 cover_en_1-4
Lenovo
3000 G230
User Guide User Guide V1.0 V1.0
New World. New Thinking.
www.lenovo.com
P/N: 147001881
Printed in China
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0 cover_en_2-3 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following: • Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information on page 63. • Appendix D. Notices on page 111. • OneKey Rescue System User Guide included in the package with this publication. If your product is not working correctly, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE. For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO (1-877-4
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 1 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM ENERGY STAR model information ® ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Lenovo computers of the following machine types, if the ENERGY STAR mark is affixed, have been d
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 2 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov. Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to-day operations. To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: Table 1. ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system Windows XP Windows Vista �T
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 3 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity Dear user, While using your computer, you may discover that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is somewhat different from the disk capacity displayed by the operating system. For example, a nominal 80GB hard disk will appear as less than 80GB in the operating system. This discrepancy is not an error in hard disk installation nor any other problem, but a normal phenomenon of computers. This
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM If a portion of the hard disk space has been used for some specific purpose, then the capacity indicated by the operating system will be even less than X × 0.931 G. II. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes Lenovo computers come with preinstalled OneKey Rescue System, so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery, which is used to store hard disk mirror and OneKey Rescue System progr
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Contents Chapter 1. Getting to Chapter 3. Know Your Computer .................. 1 Using External Devices ..............39 Top View .......................................1 Connecting a Universal Serial Left-side View...............................3 Bus (USB) Device........................39 Right-side View ............................5 Connecting a PC Card Front View.....................................6 Device...............
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page ii Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Contents Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Notice for Users in the Care Information......................... 63 U.S.A. .........................................127 Important Safety Notice on Deleting Data from Information ................................. 63 Your Hard Disk ........................127 Caring Your Computer ............. 80 Trademarks ...............................129 Accessibility and Comfort ........ 88 Index......
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 1 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Top View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b c f d e g * The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. 1
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 2 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Integrated camera............................................................................ 20 Computer display The color display with TFT technology provides clear and brilliant text and graphics. Microphone (built-in) The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. OneKey Rescue System button...........
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 3 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Left-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - abc d eg f 3
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Using Modem Port (Specific model only) ...................................... 23 LAN port............................................................................................ 21 Fan louvers The fan louvers allow heated air to exit the computer. Important: Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables or other objects do not block any of the fan louvers otherwise, overheating o
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Right-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b c d e Multi-media reader slot.................................................................... 19 Optical drive ..................................................................................... 18 USB 2.0 port ...
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 6 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Front View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b c a Speakers Built-in speakers for rich powerful sound. Microphone jack (external).............................................................. 44 Headphone (external) ...............................
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 7 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Bottom View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b c d 7
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Battery latch - manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual latch to the locked position after inserting the battery pack. Battery pack ..................................................................................... 34 Battery latch - spring lo
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 9 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Note: (1) Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this computer to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. (2) If you only insert one memory card in the compartment, plug it into the slot near the mainboard. WLAN cards compartment The wireless network cards can be secured in this compartment for easy access. Important: Do not disassemble or replace the Wir
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 10 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Putting Your Computer to Sleep or Shutting It Down - When you finish working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your Computer to Sleep If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it to resume use, and bypass the startup process. To put the computer to sleep, d
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 11 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Note: If the computer does not respond to the turning off, a mandatory shutdown may be needed. 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 adapter and the battery and then restart the computer. 11
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Lenovo G230 UG V1.0_en.book Page 12 Monday, July 28, 2008 7:29 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using the Touch Pad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The touch pad consists of a pad and two click buttons at the bottom of the keyboard. To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. The functions of the left and rig
