Lenovo 3000 G230 User manual

Lenovo
3000 G230
User Guide
User Guide
V1.0
V1.0
New World. New Thinking.
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©Lenovo China 2008
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• OneKey Rescue System User Guide included in the package with this publication.
First Edition (May 2008)
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.
Note
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Computer Software–Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under Rights in Data-General, FAR
52.227.14 (Alternate III).
© Copyright Lenovo 2008. All rights reserved.
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 (1-877-453-6686).
Additionally, you can find support information and updates
on the Lenovo Web site located at
http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.
* Only for the users from the United States.

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 designed and tested to conform
to the ENERGY STAR 4.0 program requirements for computers.
• 20006, 4107
By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the
power-management features of your computer, you reduce the consumption of
electricity. Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial
savings, a cleaner environment, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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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:
To awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any
key on your keyboard. For more information about these settings, refer to
your Windows Help and Support information system.
Table 1. ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system
Windows XP Windows Vista
•Turn off monitor: After 10
minutes
•Turn off hard disks: After 30
minutes
•System standby: After 20 minutes
•System hibernates: After 2 hours
Power plan: Balanced
•Turn off the display: After 10
minutes
•Put the computer to sleep: After
25 minutes
•Advanced power settings:
-Turn off hard disks: After 20
minutes
-Hibernate: After 1 hour
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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 phenomenon is
primarily due to the following reasons:
I. Different standards used by the manufacturer and operating
system when calculating hard disk capacity
Hard disk manufacturers use a radix of 1000, i.e. 1G = 1,000MB, 1MB =
1,000KB, 1KB = 1,000 bytes. However, when identifying hard disk capacity,
operating systems use a radix of 1024, i.e. 1GB = 1,024MB, 1MB = 1,024KB,
1KB = 1,024 bytes. The standard adopted by your computer is that of the
hard disk manufacturers. Since the standards adopted by the hard disk
manufacturer and operating system are different, the hard disk capacity
displayed by the operating system will be different from the nominal hard
disk capacity.
For example, if the hard disk is nominally X G, even when it is completely
empty, the capacity displayed by the operating system will be:
X × 1000 × 1000 × 1000/ (1024 × 1024 × 1024) ≈X × 0.931 G
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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 program files. The size
of the reserved space for this partition varies according to the model,
operating system and software of the computer. For the sake of safety, this
partition is not evident, which is commonly referred to as a “hidden
partition”.
In addition, after the hard disk is partitioned or formatted, the system will
assign a certain amount of hard disk space for the system files.
For the above reasons, the available hard disk space indicated by the
operating system is always less than the computer’s nominal hard disk
capacity.
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Chapter 1. Getting to
Know Your Computer .................. 1
Top View .......................................1
Left-side View...............................3
Right-side View ............................5
Front View.....................................6
Bottom View..................................7
Chapter 2.
Using Your Computer ................ 10
Putting Your Computer to
Sleep or Shutting It Down.........10
Using the Touch Pad..................12
Using the Keyboard ...................13
Special Keys and Buttons ..........16
Using the Optical Drive.............18
Using Memory Cards.................19
Using the Integrated Camera....20
Using the Internet.......................21
Securing Your Computer ..........24
Installing Device Drivers...........33
Using the Battery and AC
Adapter ........................................34
Chapter 3.
Using External Devices ..............39
Connecting a Universal Serial
Bus (USB) Device........................39
Connecting a PC Card
Device...........................................40
Connecting an External
Display .........................................42
Connecting a Headphone and
Audio Device ..............................43
Connecting an External
Microphone ................................44
Connecting a Bluetooth Device
(Specific model only)..................45
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting .......46
Frequently Asked Questions ....46
Troubleshooting..........................48
Chapter 5. Getting Help and
Service .........................................58
Getting Help and Service ..........58
Getting Help on the Web...........59
Calling the Customer Support
Center ...........................................59
Getting Help Around the
World............................................62
Contents
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Contents
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and
Care Information......................... 63
Important Safety
Information ................................. 63
Caring Your Computer ............. 80
Accessibility and Comfort ........ 88
Maintenance................................ 91
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited
Warranty...................................... 95
Warranty Information ............. 103
Lenovo Warranty Service
Telephone Numbers ................106
Appendix B. Customer
Replaceable Units (CRUs) ....... 109
Appendix C. Specifications..... 110
Specifications ............................ 110
Appendix D. Notices ................ 111
Notices ....................................... 111
Wireless related
information ............................... 114
Electronic Emissions
Notices ....................................... 117
WEEE and Recycling
Statements ................................. 123
EU WEEE Statements .............. 124
Japan Recycling Statements....125
Notice for Users in the
U.S.A. .........................................127
Notice on Deleting Data from
Your Hard Disk ........................127
Trademarks ...............................129
Index...........................................130
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Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
Top View ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.
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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...................................................... 17
Power button
Use the Power button to turn on the computer.
Function buttons.............................................................................. 16
System status indicators
The system status indicators show the current status of your computer.
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Left-side View -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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 of the computer
may occur.
PCI Express card slot ...................................................................... 40
VGA port ........................................................................................... 42
USB 2.0 port ..................................................................................... 39
Wireless device switch
Use this switch to simultaneously turn on or turn off Wireless LAN
and Bluetooth devices.
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Right-side View --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Multi-media reader slot.................................................................... 19
Optical drive ..................................................................................... 18
USB 2.0 port ..................................................................................... 39
AC power adapter jack
Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and
charge the internal battery.
Note:
To prevent damage to the computer and battery pack, use the supplied
AC adapter only.
Security keyhole
Your computer comes with a security keyhole. You can purchase a
security cable and lock to fit this keyhole.
Note:
Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with
this type of security keyhole.
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Front View --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Speakers
Built-in speakers for rich powerful sound.
Microphone jack (external).............................................................. 44
Headphone (external) ...................................................................... 43
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Bottom View ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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 loaded
The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place.
When you insert a battery pack, this latch automatically secures the
battery in place. To remove the battery, hold this latch in the unlocked
position.
Central Processor Unit (CPU)/ Memory (RAM)/WLAN cards/
Bluetooth module (specific model only)/Hard Disk Drive
compartment
Central Processor Unit (CPU)
The CPU compartment provides space for the CPU and the radiator.
Important:
Do not replace the CPU! Visit an authorized service center or retailer
for replacement.
Memory (RAM) compartment
The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for
additional memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of
memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the
Power-On Self-Test (POST) process. There is no hardware or software
(including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed.
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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 Wireless network cards! If you do
need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to provide
this service.
Hard Disk Drive compartment
The hard disk drive is secured in this compartment.
Important:
Do not disassemble or replace the hard disk drive! If you should ever
need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to provide
this service.
Bluetooth module compartment
Bluetooth module is secured in this compartment.
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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, do one of the following.
Click Start and select Sleep from the Start menu.
Press Fn + F1.
Warning:
Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the
computer is in sleep state) before you move your computer. Moving your
computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing
loss of data.
To wake the computer, do one of the following.
Press the Power button.
Press any key.
Shutting Down Your Computer
If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two, shut it down.
To shut down your computer, click Start and select Shut down from the Start menu.
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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.
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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 right click buttons correspond to those of
the left and right mouse buttons on a conventional mouse.
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