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©Lenovo China 2010
Lenovo G470/G475/
G570/G575
U User Guide ser Guide V1.0 V1.0
TM
New World. New Thinking.
www.lenovo.com
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
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Printed in China
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Notes � 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 7. 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 i
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Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer...................................1 Top view..........................................1 Left-side view .................................4 Right-side view...............................5 Front view .......................................6 Bottom view ....................................7 Chapter 2. Learning the basics ...............................10 First use..........................................10 Using AC adapter and battery ...12 Using
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G470/G475 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 6 Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G570/G575 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 6 Use the camera for video communication. a Integrated camera Wireless module The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless b radio. antennas (Select models only) Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant c visual output. d Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. Press this button to open OneKey Rescue system (If e OneKey Rescue OneKey Rescue system has been preins
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer System status For details, see “System status indicators” on page 21. f indicators The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be Built-in g used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple microphone audio recordings. h The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. Touchpad Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 14. 3
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 22. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 a Connects to external headphones. Headphone jack Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. Connects to external microphones. Microphone jack b c Optical drive Reads/Burns optical disks. d Connects to USB
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 Integrated Use this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all a wireless devices on your computer. wireless device switch (Select models only) Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Memory card slot b Note: For details, see “Using memory car
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G470/G475 1 2 3 5 4 5 7
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G570/G575 1 2 3 5 4 5 8
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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 For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page Battery pack b 12. Battery latch - The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack c secured in place. spring loaded Hard disk drive d (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. e 9
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Conncting 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
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state or shut it down. Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer into sleep state. When the computer is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it to resume use, and bypass the startup process. To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following. � Cl
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are two main factors: � The amount of energy stored
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Removing the battery pack If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. remove the battery pack from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make sure the computer has been shut down. Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is replaced with an incorrect type, there may be danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmfu
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 To move the cursor on the screen, slide your Touchpad a fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. Left click button The function corresponds to that of the left b mouse button on a conventional mouse. The function corresponds to that of the ri
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad G470/G475 The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+F8 . G570/G575 The keyboard has a separate num
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the a function keys . b b a b 16
