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©Lenovo China 2012
Lenovo G480/G485/
G580/G585/G780
U User Guide ser Guide V3.0 V3.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
V3.0_en-US
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Note � Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. � Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using ® Windows 8. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you. � The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer and/or your computer may in
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Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..........................................1 Top view.......................................................................................................................1 Left-side view ..............................................................................................................5 Right-side view............................................................................................................7 Front view ..............
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G480/G485 2 2 a b 1 3 5 4 7 8 1
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G580/G585 2 2 a b 1 3 5 4 7 8 2
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G780 2 a 2 b 1 3 6 5 4 7 8 Attention: • The dashed part is invisible. • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged. 3
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated Use the camera for video communication. a camera The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless Wireless module b radio. antennas (on select models) Note: Select models may have only one wireless module antenna, which can be found at location 2b in the illustration. Please refer to the actual product. Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant c visual output. d Power button Press this button to tur
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G480/G485/G580/G585 1 2 3 4 5 6 G780 1 2 3 4 5 6 a Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 29. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louv
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer d RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 31. Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a HDMI port (on e display. select models) Note: Select G480/G485/G580/G585 models may not include an HDMI port. Please refer to the actual product. USB port (on f Connect to USB devices. select models) Note: • The blue ports are USB 3.0 ports. The black ports are USB 2.0 ports.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G480/G485/G580/G585 6 3 4 5 G780 1 2 3 4 5 a Headphone jack Connects to external headphones. b Microphone jack Connects to external microphones. Optical drive (on c Reads/Burns optical discs. select models) 7
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer USB port (on d Connects to USB devices. select models) Note: • The blue ports are USB 3.0 ports. The black ports are USB 2.0 ports. • Select G780 models may not include any USB 2.0 ports on the right-side. Please refer to the actual product. • For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 25. Connect the AC adapter here. AC power e adapter jack Combo audio f jack 8
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G480/G485/G580/G585 2 1 G780 2 1 Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. a Memory card slot Note: • Select models may not include a dummy card. Please refer to the actual product. • For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 24. For de
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G480/G485 1 2 3 5 4 5 10
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Battery latch - The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack a secured in place. manual Battery pack b The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack Battery latch - c secured in place. spring loaded Hard disk drive d (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. Speakers (on e select models) Note: For sound effects and speaker locations
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below: • Accepting the end user license agreement � Configuring the Internet connection � Creating a user account Operating system interfaces - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wi
