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Lenovo G530 UG V1.0 cover_en_1-4 Lenovo G530 User Guide © Copyright Lenovo 2009. All rights reserved. P/N: 43N8878 Printed in China New W orld. New Thinking.
Lenovo G530 UG V1.0 cover_en_2-3 First Edition (February 2009) Before using this informati on and the product it supports, be sure to read the following: • Chapter 7. Safety, use, and care information on page 81. • Appendix D. Notices on page 1 31.
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For more inform ation about ENERGY ST AR, visit http://www . energystar .gov . Lenovo encourages you to make ef fici ent use of ener gy an integral part of your day-to-day operations.
Explanation of har d disk capacity Dear user , While using your computer , you may discover that the n ominal hard disk capacity indicated i s somewhat different from th e disk capac ity displayed by the ope rating system. For example , a nominal 80GB hard disk will appear as less than 80GB in the operating system.
If a portion of the hard disk space ha s been used for some specific purpose, then the capacity indicated by the op erating system will be even less than X × 0.
i Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .......................... ............. 1 Top view ............. ............. ............. . 1 Left-side view ......... ............... ........ 3 Right-side view ............................ . 5 Front view.
ii Contents Chapter 6. Getting help and service ......................................... 76 Getting help and s ervice ........... 76 Getting help on the Web ........... 77 Calling the customer support center ...... ................ ............. ....
1 Chapter 1. Getting to know y our computer T op view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * The illustra tions in this manual ma y dif fer from th e actual product.
2 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera (specific models on ly) ..................................... 20 Computer display The color disp lay with TF T technology pr ovides clear and bril liant text and graphics. Lenov o Care SM button .
Chapter 1. Getting to know y our computer 3 Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.
4 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Fan louvers The fan louvers allow heated air to exit the compute r . Important : Make sure t hat paper , books, clothing, cables or other objects do not block any of the fan louvers otherwise, over heating of the computer may occur .
Chapter 1. Getting to know y our computer 5 Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Modem Po rt (s pecific models only) .......
6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Fr ont view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Speakers Built-in speakers for rich powerful sound.
Chapter 1. Getting to know y our computer 7 Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Battery latch - manual The manual battery la tch is used to keep the ba ttery pack secured. M ove the manual battery latch to the un loc ked po sit io n to ins er t or r em ove th e battery pack. Move the manual latch to the locked position after inserting the battery pack.
Chapter 1. Getting to know y our computer 9 Important : Do not replace the CPU! V isit an authorized service center or retailer for replacement. Memory (RAM) compart ment The memory compartment provides expansion capabi lities for additional memory .
10 Chapter 2. Using y our 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 y our computer to sleep I f y o u w i l l b e a w a y f r o m y o u r c o m p u t e r f o r o n l y a s h o r t t i m e , p u t t h e computer to sleep.
Chapter 2. Using your computer 11 Using the touch pad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The touch pad co nsists of a pa d and tw o click buttons at the bottom o f the keyboard .
12 Chapter 2. Using your computer Note: Y ou can also at tach and use a USB mouse through the USB con nector . For details, see “Connect ing a universa l serial bus ( USB) device” on page 38 .
Chapter 2. Using your computer 13 Function key combinations Through the us e of the function ke ys, perform useful operations m ore efficientl y . T o use this featur e, press an d hold the Fn key , then press one of the function keys .
14 Chapter 2. Using your computer The following describes the fea tures of each function key . Fn + Esc: Mute com puter sound. Fn + F1: Decrease comp uter volume. Fn + F2: Increase computer volume. Fn + F4: Put your computer in sleep mode. Fn + F5: Enable/disable the built-in wir eless device feature.
Chapter 2. Using your computer 15 Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our compu ter has severa l special keys an d buttons. T o uch sensor and v olume b uttons * The illustrations in this ma nual ma y differ from th e actual product.
16 Chapter 2. Using your computer Lenov o Care SM button Press the Lenovo Care button to e nter the main interface of Rescue and Recovery while the power is of f. Attention: When you press Len ovo Care button to turn on th e computer , ensure that your computer is not connected with other periph erals (such as USB storage device, etc.
Chapter 2. Using your computer 17 Using the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Playing CDs/D V Ds disc media Y ou can play your CDs/DVDs with va rious applications, such as W indows Media Player , W indows Media Center , etc.
18 Chapter 2. Using your computer U s i n g m e m o r y c a r d s (specific models only) - - - - - - - - - Y our computer comes with one memory car d slot (speci fic models only) used to insert a memory car d, such as an SD Card, a MultiMedia Card, a Memory Stick or a Memory Stick Pro.
Chapter 2. Using your computer 19 Insert ing a memory card 1 Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy card* out of the memor y card slot . 2 Slide the memory car d in until it clicks into place. Removing a memory card 1 Push the memory card until you hear a click.
20 Chapter 2. Using your computer Using the in tegrated camera (speci fic mode ls only) - - - - - - - - - - W ith the built-in camera, you ca n take photos or movies and use with various applicatio ns, such as EasyCaptu re, W indows Live Messenger or Y ahoo! Messenger , an d so on.
Chapter 2. Using your computer 21 Using the Internet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our compu.
22 Chapter 2. Using your computer Attention: As the voltage of a telephon e connection is higher than that of a network, do not attem pt to conne ct a telepho ne cable to the L AN port as a short circuit in the computer might occur .
Chapter 2. Using your computer 23 Using modem port (specific mode ls only) The modem port accepts a standar d telephone cable wi th one RJ-1 1 connector , and allows dial up access to an Internet service provider (ISP).
24 Chapter 2. Using your computer Securing y our computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section pr ovides informatio n about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthori zed use.
Chapter 2. Using your computer 25 Using passw ords Using passwords helps prevent your computer fr om being used by others. Once you set a passwo rd and enable it, a prompt appears on the scr een each time you power on the computer . Enter your passwor d at the pr ompt.
26 Chapter 2. Using your computer Hard disk drive (HDD) passwor d Once an HDD password is set, you will need to enter it in order to access the hard disk. Y ou can set th e HDD password with Set HDD user password in Security . T o set a supervisor pass wor d: Only a system a dministrator will be able to perform this pr ocedure.
Chapter 2. Using your computer 27 Changing or remo ving the supervisor pass wo rd T o change the password, do the fo llowing: 1 Select Set Supervisor Password , and press the Enter key . The Set Supervisor Password window opens. 2 Choose y our Supe rvisor p assword, wh ich can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in a ny combination.
28 Chapter 2. Using your computer T o set a user pass wor d: 1 T urn on your computer . Press F1 , while the initial scr een is displayed. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 2 Select Security , using the cursor directional keys. 3 Select Set User Password , and press the Ente r key .
Chapter 2. Using your computer 29 Changing or remo ving the user pass wor d T o change the password, do the fo llowing: 1 Select Set User Password , and press the En ter key .
30 Chapter 2. Using your computer HDD passwor ds Hard disk passwor ds help protect the information stored on the hard disk. Y ou need to set a HDD user password, or even a HDD master passwor d (for some model), as the Hard Di sk Password. Either of th e passwords can be used to access the ha rd disk.
Chapter 2. Using your computer 31 For some models, you may select User+Ma ster mode in the Built-in HDD1 Password Select to set both the HDD master a nd user passwo rd. The next time you turn on your computer , you will have to enter the HDD user or master pass word to get access to your operating syst em.
32 Chapter 2. Using your computer Installing device driver s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A compatible device driver is a r equirem ent to ensure corr ect operation and performance of each compon ent in your computer .
Chapter 2. Using your computer 33 Using the battery and A C adapter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When usin g a compute r away from ele ctrical outlets, battery p ower is requir ed to keep yo ur computer ru n ning.
34 Chapter 2. Using your computer The amount of battery power you use determines how long you can use your computer between char ges. As computer users’ habi ts and needs will vary , it is difficult to pr edict how long a battery char ge will last.
Chapter 2. Using your computer 35 2 Connect the power cord to the transformer pa ck. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrica l outlet. Y ou can check the status of your battery at any time by lookin g at the battery meter at the bottom of your display .
36 Chapter 2. Using your computer The charging time is affected by the physical envir onment. Note: T o increase the life of the battery , the computer does not s tart rechar ging the battery if the remaining power is no less than 95 percent. Handling the battery Danger: Do not attempt to dis assemble or modify th e battery pack.
Chapter 2. Using your computer 37 Danger: Do not put the batter y pack in trash th at is disposed of in lan dfill s. Whe n disposing of the battery , comply with local or dinances or r egulations and your company’s safety standards. Danger: There is a danger of an explosion i f the backup battery is i ncorrectly stor ed.
38 Chapter 3. Using external de vices Y our computer has many built-in features a nd connection capabilities. Attention: Do not connect or discon nect any external dev ice cabl es other th an USB cables while the computer po wer is on; otherwise, you might damage your computer .
Chapter 3. Using external devices 39 Attention: When usin g a high p ower cons umption USB device such as USB ODD, use an externa l devic e power adapter to avoid pos sible system shut down.
40 Chapter 3. Using external devices Insert ing an ExpressCard 1 Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gentl y pull the dummy card out of the Expr essCard slo t. 2 Slide the ExpressCar d in un til it clicks into place. Removing an ExpressCard 1 Push the ExpressCar d until you hear a click.
Chapter 3. Using external devices 41 Connecting an e xternal displa y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y ou can connect an external displa y to your computer , such as VGA monitor . Connecting a V GA monitor Y ou can connect a VGA monitor by using a VGA port.
42 Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting a headphone and audio de vice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer comes with one headphone jack used for connectin g headphones, spea kers, and audio devices .
Chapter 3. Using external devices 43 Connecting an e xternal micropho ne - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer comes wit h an external microphone jack for conn ecting an external micr ophone.
44 Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting a Bluetooth enab led device (specific models only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer can connect to and tran sfer data wir elessly to Bluetooth enabled devices, such as PDAs and cell phones.
45 Chapter 4. T roub leshooting Frequently ask ed questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This sect ion lists frequently asked qu estions and tel ls where yo u can fin d detailed answers.
46 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting How can I contact the Customer Suppo rt Center? See “Chapter 6. Getting help and serv ice” on page 76 of this Guide. For the phone numbers of the Customer Support Center near est to you, See “Lenovo warranty servic e telephone numbers” on page 125.
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 47 T roub leshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem her e, see Chapter 2.
48 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting When I turn o n the computer , onl y a white cur sor appe ars on a blank sc reen. Restore backed-up file s to your W indows environment or the entir e c o n te n t s o f y ou r h a r d d is k t o t h e or i g i n al fa ct o r y c on te n t s u si n g L e no vo Care.
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 49 A pass wor d pr oblem I f orgot m y pass wor d. If you forgot your user password , you may clear it by removing the supervisor password .
50 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting Sleep or hibe rnation problems The computer enter s sleep mode une xpectedly . If the processor over heats, the computer automatically enters sle ep mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect the pro cessor and other internal components.
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 51 If the sleep indica tor is on, your computer is in sleep m ode. Connect the AC adapter to the compu ter , then press any key or the power button. If the sleep indicator is off, your computer is in sle ep/hibernation mode or power-of f state.
52 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting The screen is unreadab le or distorted. Make sure that: The display device driver is installed corr ectly . The screen r esolution and color quality ar e correctly set.
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 53 Incorrect characters appea r on the screen. Did you install the operating syste m or application program correctly? If they are installed an d configured corr ectly , have the computer serviced. Missing, discolored, or b right dots appear on the screen every time y ou turn on y our computer .
54 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting Sound pr oblems No sound can be hear d from th e speaker even when the v olume is turned up. Make sure that: The mute func tion is of f. The headphone ja ck is not used. Speakers is selected as a playb ack device.
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 55 The computer does not operate with a fully c harged battery . The surge pr otector in th e battery might be active. T urn off the computer for one minute to rese t the protector; then turn on the computer again. The battery does not charge.
56 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting Y our computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Disable the s leep timer when you are working on the network. The computer does not start fr om a dev ice you want. See the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utility .
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 57 Using PC-Doctor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Diagnosing problems If you have a problem with your computer , you can test it by using PC-Doctor ® for W indows.
58 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting Diagnosing problems using PC-Doctor from the service par tition By using PC-Doctor fr om the Rescue and Recovery workspace in the service partition of the hard dis k dr ive, you can diagnose your syst em without startin g up the operating s ystem.
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 59 Using Rescue and Reco very - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Introducing Rescue and Recovery If W indows is not running pr operly , use the Rescue and Recovery workspace to help solve or identify your pr oblem.
60 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting The Product Recovery Program contained within this area enables you to restore the complete contents of yo ur hard disk to the same state as it was when originally shi pped from the factory .
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 61 Before restoring the system, initialize the settings of the BIOS Setup Uti lity: 1 Enter BIOS Setup Utility . 2 Press F9 to r estore the default system settings. Select Ye s and press Enter . 3 Press F10 to save the system s ettings.
62 Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 3 Restart the computer . After a short wait , the Rescue and Recove ry workspace opens. 4 Click Full Restore and follow the instructions on the scr een.
Chapter 4. T roubleshooting 63 Y ou can use either the Rescue and Recovery prog ram or the Rescue and Recovery workspace to restor e the contents of the h ard disk to an earlier state using any of the stored backups. The Rescue and Recovery workspace runs independent ly of the W indo ws operating system.
64 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing devices Upgrading and replacing de vices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Replacing the battery Danger: Use only the battery specified in the pa rts list fo r your computer .
Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacin g devices 65 T o repl ace th e batte r y 1 T urn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Th en disconne ct the AC adapter and all cables from the compu ter . Note: If you are using an Expr essCard, the computer might not be able to enter hibernation mode.
66 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacin g devices 4 Install a fully char ged battery . 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked pos ition. 6 T urn the computer over again.
Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacin g devices 67 The drive is very sensitive. Inco rr ect handling can cause damage and p e r m a n e n t l o s s o f d a t a o n t h e h a r d d i s k . B e f o r e r e m o v i n g t h e h a r d disk drive, make a backup copy of al l the information on th e hard disk, and then turn t he computer off.
68 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacin g devices 5 Remove the cover . 6 Pull the tab i n the dir ection shown by arr ow . 1 2 3.
Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacin g devices 69 7 T a ke out the hard disk dr ive secured in a metal frame . 8 Remove the scr ews and detach the metal frame from th e hard disk drive. 9 Attach the meta l frame to a new h ard disk drive; then tighten the screws.
70 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacin g devices Removing the optical drive T o remove the optical dr ive, do the following: 1 Remove the screw shown in the figure . 2 Gently pull the optical drive out . Importan t: Read Chapter 7. “Safet y , use, and car e information” bef ore r emoving the optical drive.
Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacin g devices 71 Replacing memory Increasing m emory capacity is an ef fective way to make programs r un faster . Y ou can increase the amount of memory in your compu.
72 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacin g devices 4 Remove the battery . 5 Remove the thermal slot cover . a. Remove the screws that s ecure the thermal slot cover .
Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacin g devices 73 7 Insert the notched en d of the DIMM into the socket. Press the DIMM firmly , and pivot it until it snaps in to the place. Make sure that it is fir mly fixed in the slot and does not move easily . 8 Reinstall the therma l slot cover .
74 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacin g devices Note: If only one DIMM is used on the computer you ar e servicing, the car d must be installed in SLOT -0 ( : lower slot ), but not in SLOT -1 ( : upper slot). T o make sure that the SO- DIMM is in stalled correctly , do as follows: 1 T u rn the computer on.
Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacin g devices 75 The following table pr ovides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units ) for your computer and tells where to find the replacement instr uctions.
76 Chapter 6. Getting help and service Getting help and service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you need help, se.
Chapter 6. Getting help and ser vice 77 Getting help on the W eb - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Lenovo W eb site on the W orld W ide W eb has up-to-date information about Lenovo computers a nd support.
78 Chapter 6. Getting help and servic e Engineering change m anagement - O ccasionally , there m ight be changes that are requir ed after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller , if authorized by L enovo, will make se lected Enginee ring Changes (ECs) available that apply to your hardware.
Chapter 6. Getting help and ser vice 79 Machine type and model Serial numbers of your computer , monitor , and other componen ts, or your pr oof of pur chase Description of the problem Hardware and softwar e configurat ion information for your system Note: T elephone numbers ar e subject to chan ge without notice.
80 Chapter 6. Getting help and servic e Getting help ar ound the w orld - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you travel with your computer or .
81 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care inf ormation Important safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This information can help you safely use your notebook personal computer . Follow and retain all information included with your computer .
82 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information Conditions that requi re immediate action Products can become damaged due to mis use or neglect. Some pr oduct damage is serious enough that the prod uct should not be used again until it has been inspected and, if necessar y , repaired by an authorized servicer .
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 83 Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, or cr eases), dischar ge fr om a battery , or a buildup of foreign substances on the battery . A cracking, hissing, or popping soun d, or str ong odor that comes fr om the product.
84 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information Service and upgrades Always observe the following precauti ons to reduce the risk of inju ry and property damage. Attention: Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or your documentation.
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 85 Danger: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away . Attention: Be f ore re p la c in g a ny C RU s , tu r n o f f the comp uter and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover .
86 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information Protect power cords and power a dapte rs from liquids. For i nstance, do not leave your power cord or power ad apter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers.
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 87 Extension cords and related devices Danger: Ensure that extension cords, surge pr otectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requir ements of the produc t.
88 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet ad apter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never overload an electrical outlet.
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 89 Hazardous voltage, curr ent, and energy leve ls are pr esent inside any component that has this label attach ed. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you su spect a problem with one of th ese parts, contact a service techni cian.
90 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information Products containing CR (manganese dioxide) lithiu m coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply . See http://www .dtsc.ca.go v/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 91 V entilation slots, fans and/or heat si nks are pr ovided with the product for safety , comf ort, a nd reliable o peratio n. Thes e features mig ht inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible s u r f a c e .
92 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information CD and D VD drive safety Danger: CD and DVD drives spin discs at a high speed. If a CD or DVD is cracked or otherwise physically damag ed, it is possible for the disc to break apart or even shatter when the CD drive is in use.
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 93 Electrical current safety information Danger: Electric current from power , tele phone, and communication cables is hazardous. T o avoid a shock hazard: Do not use your computer during a lightning storm.
94 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information Connect and disconnect cables as descri bed in the following pr ocedures when installing, mo ving, or opening covers o n this product or attached devices. To c o n n e c t : 1. T urn everything OFF .
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 95 Laser compliance statement Some personal computer models ar e equipped from the factory with a CD or DVD drive. CD and DVD driv es are also sold separately as options. CD and DVD d rives are laser pr oducts.
96 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information These drives are certified in the U.S. to con form to the requir ements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 97 Danger: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avo id direct exposure to the beam.
98 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information Caring y our computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Though y our comp uter is d esigned to fun ction reliab ly in no rmal wo rk enviro nments, you need to use common sen se in handling it.
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 99 Place liquids away fr om your com puter to avoid spills, and keep your computer away from water (to avoi d th e danger of electrical shock). Do not eat or smoke over your keyboard. Particle s that fall into your keyboard can cause damage.
100 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information - Wherever possible, gr ound yo ur computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. Note: Not all such appliances cause a signifi cant electrostatic char ge.
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 101 Be gentle with your computer A void placing any objects (including paper) between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard. Do not dr op, bump, scr atch, twist, hit , vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on your computer , display , or external devices.
102 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information Do not leave a nything between th e closed LCD and the keyboar d. If you leave the computer in your car , place it where it will not be exposed to dir ect sunlight. Carry the AC adapter and power cord with the computer .
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 103 T ake care in setting passwor ds R e m e m b e r y o u r p a s s w o r d s . I f y o u f o r g e t a s u p e r v i s o r o r h a r d d i s k passwor d, Lenovo authorized service provide rs will not r eset it, and you might have to replace your mainboard or har d disk drive.
104 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information T u rn off your co mputer if you are r eplacing a device, or else verify that the device is warm - or hot-swappable. Before you insta ll any of the following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object.
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 105 5 W ipe the s urface to r emove the deter gent. 6 Rinse the sponge with clean r unning water . 7 W ipe the cover with the clean sponge. 8 W ipe the surface again with a dry , soft lint-free clo th. 9 W ait for the surface to dry comp letely and r emove any cloth fibers from the computer surface.
106 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information Cleaning your computer display 1 Gently wipe the display with a dr y , soft lint-free cloth . Scratchlike marks on the display may be stains tr ansferred fr om the keyboard if the cover has been pr essed down (during transit, for example).
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 107 Ergonomic information W orking in the virtual of fice may mean adapti ng to frequent changes in your environ ment. Following some simple rules will ma ke things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your computer .
108 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information General Posture : Below are some general r ecommendations for assuming a healthy working postur e. It is best to periodica lly make minor modifications in your working postur e to deter the onset of discomfort caused by long periods of working in the same position.
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 109 What if y ou are traveling? It may not be possible to observe the best e rgonomic practices when you are us ing your computer while on the move or in a casual setti ng. Regardless of the settin g, try to observe as many of the tips as possible.
110 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information General tips for maintenance 1 Check the capacity of your har d disk drive fr om time to time. If the hard disk drive gets too full, W indows ® will slow down an d might produce err ors. Note: Y ou can check the capacity of each hard disk dr ive as follows.
Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information 111 At lea st on ce a w eek, mak e a po int t o bac k up y our d ata. If cr iti cal da ta i s present, it is a good idea to pe r form a daily ba ckup. Lenovo has many backup options available for your computer .
112 Chapter 7. Safety , use, and care information T urn off the computer and start the recovery pr ocess. If your compu ter uses discs as the re covery media, do not r emove the disc fr om the drive until you ar e prompted to do so.
113 Appendix A. Lenov o Limited W arranty L505-0010- 01 04/2008 This Lenovo Limited W arranty applie s only to Lenovo branded har dwar e products you pur chased for your own use and not for resale. This Lenovo Limited W arranty is available in other languages at www .
114 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty How to obtain warranty service If the product does not function as wa rranted during th e warranty peri od, you may obtain warranty service by contacting Lenovo or an approved service provider . Each of them is referr ed to as a “Service Pr ovider .
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty 115 your Service Provider wil l arrange fo r se rvice under the type of warrant y service designated for the prod uct under the section titled “ W arranty Information .
116 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty Y our additional responsibilities Where applicable , before service is pr ovided, you agr ee to: 1. follow the service request pr ocedures that your Service Provider specifies; 2. backup or secure all programs an d data contai ned in the product; 3.
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty 117 What this warranty does not cover This warranty does not cover the following: uninterrupted or err or-fr ee operation of a product; loss of, or dam.
118 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty p r o d u c t . Y ou sh o u l d r em o v e a n d / o r b a ck u p a l l s u c h i nf o r m at io n f r o m t h e product prior to its s ervice o r return. Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on Lenovo’s par t or other liability , you may be entitled to recover damages from Lenovo.
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty 119 Dispute resolution If you acquired the pr oduct in Cambodia, Indonesia , Philippine s, V ietnam or Sri Lanka, disputes arising out of or in co nnection wit.
120 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty European Economic Area (EEA) Customers in the EEA may contact Lenovo at the following a ddress: EMEA Service Or ganisation, Lenovo (International) B.V ., Floor 2, Einsteinova 21, 851 01, Bratis lava, Slovakia.
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty 121 ni n g ún C e n t ro d e s e r v ic i o au t o r i za d o en s u c iu d a d , po b l a ci ó n o e n u n r ad i o d e 7 0 k i l ó m e t r o s d e s u c i u d.
122 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty W arranty Inf ormation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Excludes some components. 90 -day limited warranty for power adapters , keyboards, plastics and hinges.
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty 123 T ypes of warranty servic e 1 Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”) Service Under CRU Service, your Service Provi der will ship CRUs to you for installation by you. CRU infor matio n and replacement in structions ar e shipped with your product and are available fr om Lenovo at any time upon request.
124 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty 3 Courier or Depot Serv ice Under Courier or Depot Service, your product will be r epaired or exchanged at a designate d service center , with shipping arranged by your Service Provide r . Y ou are responsible for disconnecting the pr oduct.
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited W arranty 125 5 Product Exchange Service Under Product Exchange Ser vice, Lenovo will ship a replacement pr oduct to your location.
126 Appendix B. Customer Re placeable Units (CR Us) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ar e computer parts that the cust omer can upgrade or repla ce. There ar e two types of CRU: self-service and optional-service. Self-service CRUs are easy to install.
Appendix B. Customer Rep laceable Units (CRUs) 127 The Lenovo Li mited W arranty-01 (LL W) warranty URL “http://www .lenovo.com/CRUs” pr ovid es instructions for replac ing self-service and optional-service CRUs. Additiona lly , Setup Poster provides instr uctions for several critical CRUs .
128 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) The following table pro vides a list of CRUs for your computer and tells where to find the replaceme nt instructions.
129 Appendix C. Specifications Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Size W idth: approximate 358.5 mm Depth: approximate 256.
130 Appendix C. Specifications P ower sour ce (A C adapter) Input rating of the AC ada pter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz 65 W (with integrated gr aphics card)/90 W (with discrete graphics card) Note: For models with discr ete graphics car d, the supplied 90W AC adapter with th e unit is recommended.
131 Appendix D . Notices Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all count ries.
132 Appendix D. Notices This information could include techni cal inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information he rein; these changes will be incorp orated in new edit ions of the publicat ion.
Appendix D. Notices 133 extrapolation. Actual r esults may va ry . Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific envir onment. The softwar e interface and hardwar e configuration describ ed in all the manuals included with your computer may not match the actual configurat ion of t he compu ter you p urchased.
134 Appendix D. Notices Wireless related inf ormation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless Interop erability W ir eless LAN PCI Express Mini C.
Appendix D. Notices 135 Synchron ization Audio Gat eway Headset Printer Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Basic Image Handsf ree AV Usage en vironment and y our health W ir eless LAN P CI Express Mini Car d and Bluetooth Daughter Card emit radio frequency electr omagnetic ener gy like other radio devices .
136 Appendix D. Notices Using the integrated wir eless car ds on boar d of airplan es, or in hospita ls In any other en vironment wher e the risk of in terference to other devices or services is per ceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization (e.
Appendix D. Notices 137 Electr onic emissions notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following information r efers to Lenovo G530, machine type 4446.
138 Appendix D. Notices modifications to this eq uipment. Unauthorized changes or modifica tions could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
Appendix D. Notices 139 German Class B Compliance Statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Kla sse B EU-Richtlini e zur Elektromagneti schen Ve r t r ä g l i c h k e i t D.
140 Appendix D. Notices Zulassungsbeschein igung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetisc he V erträgl ichkeit von Betriebsmi tteln, EMVG vom 20. Juli 2007 (früher Gese tz über die elektrom agnetische V erträglichkeit von Geräten), bzw .
Appendix D. Notices 141 This product ha s been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information T echnology Equipment a cc ord i ng t o Eu ro pe an S ta n da rd EN 55022.
142 Appendix D. Notices Japan Compliance Statement for P o wer line Harmonics A statement of compl iance to the IEC 6 1000-3-2 harmonics standar d is requir ed for all products con necting to the power mains and rated les s than 20A per phase.
Appendix D. Notices 143 WEEE and recyc ling statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - General recycling statement Lenovo encourages owners of information techno logy (IT) equipment to responsibly r ecycle their equipment when it is no longer needed.
144 Appendix D. Notices EU WEEE Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The W aste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies only to countries within the Eur opean Union (EU) and Norway .
Appendix D. Notices 145 Japan Recyc ling Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Collecting and Rec yc ling a Disused Leno v o .
146 Appendix D. Notices Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer pr oducts sold in Japan may ha ve components that contain heavy metals or other envir onmental sen sitive substances.
Appendix D. Notices 147 Notice fo r Users in the U .S.A. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - California Per chlorate Information: Produc ts containing CR (mangane se di oxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain per chlorate.
148 Appendix D. Notices Using the prein stalled recovery pr ogram, bring the har d disk back to factory-ship state. These operations, however , only change the file allocation of the data; they do not delete the data itself. In other wor ds, the data r etrieval proces sing is disabled unde r an operating system su ch as W indows.
Appendix D. Notices 149 T rademarks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
150 Index A AC adapter Jack ............. ............ ............. ........ 5 Using ................ ............. ............ 33 B Battery Charging .. ............ ............. ......... 35 Bluetooth Connecting .......... ................ ...... 44 Interoperability .
Index 151 Help Customer support center .......... 77 Help and serv ice ........... ............ 76 on the Web ........ ............. ............ 77 Hibernation mode problems ............. 50 I Internet ................ ............. ............ ....
152 Index Computer screen ................. ...... 51 Display ............. ............. ............ 47 Hard disk driv e ...... ............. ...... 55 Hibernation mode ............ ......... 50 Keyboard .... ............ ............. ...... 49 Password .
Lenovo G530 UG V1.0 cover_en_2-3 First Edition (February 2009) Before using this informati on and the product it supports, be sure to read the following: • Chapter 7. Safety, use, and care information on page 81. • Appendix D. Notices on page 1 31.
Lenovo G530 UG V1.0 cover_en_1-4 Lenovo G530 User Guide © Copyright Lenovo 2009. All rights reserved. P/N: 43N8878 Printed in China New W orld. New Thinking.
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