Lenovo G50-70 User's Guide

LenovoUser GuideUser GuideRead the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.

4Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Numeric keypad (Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/Z50-70)The keyboard has a separate n

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer5Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/Z50-70The following describes the features of each function key.Fn + Home

6Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerHotkeysYou can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.Lenovo G40-30/G40-4

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer7Setting hotkey modeBy default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey. Howeve

8Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer4Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes.Note: When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer9Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

10Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB deviceYour computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices.The first time y

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer11 Connecting network cablesTo insert a network cable, do the following:1Hold one connector of the network ca

12Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerRight-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer13 Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:• Secure Digi

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14Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerFront view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer15Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

16Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.117The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

18Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Share charmThe Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.119Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

20Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - En

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.121Help and support - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

22Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery SystemThe Lenovo OneKey Recovery System is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it

23Chapter 4. TroubleshootingFrequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Lenovo User GuideInstructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stat

24Chapter 4. TroubleshootingWhat can I do if the back-up process fails?If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the fo

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting25Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

26Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sleep problemsThe critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off.• The battery power

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting27Sound problemsNo sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up.• Make sure that:-The Mute function

28Chapter 4. TroubleshootingOther problemsYour computer does not respond.•To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for four seconds

29Appendix A. CRU instructionsReplacing the battery pack - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

30Appendix A. CRU instructionsReplacing the hard disk drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Appendix A. CRU instructions31To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:1Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables

32Appendix A. CRU instructionsLenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/Z50-705Remove the frame fixing screws .Lenovo G40-30/G40-45/G40-70/G40-70m/Z40-7011

Appendix A. CRU instructions33Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/Z50-706Pull the hard disk drive tab in the direction shown by arrow .Lenovo G40-30/

34Appendix A. CRU instructionsLenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/Z50-707Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame .Lenovo G40-30/G40-45/

Appendix A. CRU instructions35Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/Z50-708Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive.9Attach

36Appendix A. CRU instructionsReplacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Appendix A. CRU instructions376Remove the DDR3 SDRAM by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the

38Appendix A. CRU instructionsCConnect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer.To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do

Appendix A. CRU instructions39Replacing the wireless LAN card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replac

40Appendix A. CRU instructions6Remove the screw that secures the wireless LAN card .7Take out the wireless LAN card .8Install the new wireless LAN c

Appendix A. CRU instructions410Reconnect the two wireless LAN cables (one black, one grey).AReinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws.BRe

42Appendix A. CRU instructionsRemoving the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Appendix A. CRU instructions43The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer and informs you of where to f

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2Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/Z50-70Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible extern

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer3Integrated cameraUse the camera for video communication or taking photos.Built-in microphoneCaptures sound wh