Lenovo Ideapad V370 User manual

Lenovo V370
User Guide V1.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
©Lenovo China 2010
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V1.0_en-US

If your product is not working correctly,
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* Only for the users from the United States.
First Edition (December 2010)
© Copyright Lenovo 2010.
Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General
Information Guide first.
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 include features that are not described in this user
guide.
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, and thus shouldn't
affect your use of this computer.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know
your computer..........................1
Top view..........................................1
Left-side view .................................3
Right-side view...............................4
Front view .......................................5
Bottom view ....................................6
Chapter 2. Learning the basics ....7
First use............................................7
Using AC adapter and battery .....9
Using the touchpad......................11
Using the keyboard......................12
Connecting external devices.......14
Switching GPU
(Select models only).....................16
Special keys and buttons.............17
System status indicators..............18
Securing your computer..............19
Chapter 3. Connecting to the
Internet....................................20
Wired connection .........................20
Wireless connection .....................22
Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue
system.....................................24
OneKey Rescue system ...............24
Appendix A. CRU instructions ...26
Replacing the battery...................26
Replacing the hard disk drive ....27
Replacing memory .......................30
Trademarks.............................33
Index........................................34
Contents

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 degree. 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.
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Integrated
camera (Select
models only)
Use the camera for video communication.
Wireless module
antennas
The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless
radio.
Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output.
Power button Press this button to turn on the computer.
OneKey Rescue
system button
Press this button to open OneKey Rescue system (If
OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled) when the
computer is powered off.
Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 24.
System status
indicators
For details, see “System status indicators” on page 18.
Built-in
microphone
The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be
used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple
audio recordings.
Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 11.
Fingerprint
reader (Select
models only)
With the fingerprint reader you can register fingerprints
and use them as passwords to secure your computer.
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Left-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fan louvers
Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the
computer may occur.
RJ-45 port
This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 20.
HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a
display.
USB port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 15.
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Right-side view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Headphone jack Connects to external headphones.
Attention:
•Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your
hearing.
Microphone jack Connects to external microphones.
GPU (Graphics
Processing Unit)
switch (Select
models only)
Slide and release this switch under Windows operating
system to switch the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)
used by the system.
USB port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 15.
eSATA/USB
combo port
Connects to eSATA or USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 15.
VGA port Connects to external display devices.
AC power adapter
jack
Connect the AC adapter here.
Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 9.
Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 19.
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Front view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Memory card slot
Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 14.
Integrated
wireless device
switch
Use this switch to turn on/off the wireless radio of all
wireless devices on your computer.
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Bottom view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Battery latch -
manual
The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack
secured in place.
Hard disk drive
(HDD)/Memory/
Mini PCI
Express Card slot
compartment
Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound.
Battery pack
For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 9.
Battery latch -
spring loaded
The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack
secured in place.
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