Lenovo V370 User's Manual
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1. SSS Fr Een REES SS Ft SERIES Se REES EIERE SS SE CO 1 LL SSES RENE Not supplied Note The above diagrams are for reference only Actual connection method may vary m Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer 21 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet e Wireless connection 22 Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers Divided by the signal scales wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards Wi Fi Wi Fi networks cover a small physical area like a home office or small group of buildings An access point is necessary for the connection WiMAX WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area providing high speed broadband access without the need for cables Mobile Broadband The Mobile Broadband network provides Internet access to computers cell phones and other devices over a large geographic area Mobile networks are used for data transmission and access is usually provided by a mobile network operator A Mobile Broadband SIM card is necessary for the connection Note Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet E2. Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket Press the DIMM firmly and pivot it until it snaps into place Make sure that it is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps reinstall the compartment cover Tighten the screws Reinstall the battery Turn the computer over and reconnect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer Note If only one DDR3 SDRAM is used on the computer you are servicing the card must bel installed in SLOT O EJ lower slot but not in SLOT 1 bi upper slot 31 Appendix A CRU instructions 32 To make sure that the SO DIMM is installed correctly do as follows Q Turn the computer on Hold F2 during startup The BIOS setup utility screen opens The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer The following table provides a list of CRUs Customer Replaceable Units for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions Stn Poster User Guide EC Bottomaccessdoors In KEE o Memory o Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo OneKey VeriFace Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both Other company products or service names may
3. EJ Wireless communication indicator El GPU graphics processing unit switch indicator 18 Chapter 2 Learning the basics e Securing your computer This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use m Attaching a security lock not supplied You can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission For details on installing the security lock please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased Refer to the Right side view on page 4 for the location of the Kensington slot Notes Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole e You are responsible for evaluating selecting and implementing the locking devices and security features Lenovo offers no comment judgement or warranty regarding the function quality or performance of locking devices and security features m Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others Once you set a password and enable it a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer Enter your password at the prompt The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password Note This password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination For details about how to set the password see the Help to
4. Turn the computer over again Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again 29 Appendix A CRU instructions 30 Replacing memory You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double data rate DDR3 small outline dual inline memory module SO DIMM available as an option in the memory slot of your computer SO DIMMs are available in various capacities Note Use only the memory types supported by your computer If you incorrectly install optional memory or install an unsupported memory type a warning beep will sound when you try to start the computer To install an SO DIMM do the following Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to reduce any static elec tricity in your body which could damage the SO DIMM Do not touch the contact edge of the SO DIMM Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery again Remove the Hard disk drive HDD Memory Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover Jj b Remove the compartment cover Pq o e ee e Appendix A CRU instructions If two SO DIMMs are already installed in the memory slot remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time Be sure to save the old SO DIMM for future use
5. lenovo Lenovo V370 User Guide v1 0 A AM Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer Notes e Before using the product be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first e 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 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 First Edition December 2010 O Copyright Lenovo 2010 LENOVO products data computer software and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C F R 2 101 with limited and restricted rights to use reproduction and disclosure LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If products data computer software or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Contents Chapter 1 Getting to know your Computer aaa an aaa an nana na 1 LOD VIEW ue ei 1 Leftside VIEW s
6. F1 Note 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 on the keyboard E 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 and select Shut down from the Start menu Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 Using AC adapter and battery E 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 e The amount of energy stored in the battery when you commence work e The way you use your computer for example how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display m Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is low you need to charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged one You need to charge the battery in any of the following situations When you purchase a new battery If the battery status indicator starts blinking e If the battery has not been used for a long time Notes
7. e You are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer e To increase the life of the battery pack the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it drops from fully charged e Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 F and 86 F 10 C 30 C e Full charge or discharge is not required Chapter 2 Learning the basics 10 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 harmful substances To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment pay attention to the following points Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack Do not short circuit the battery pack Keep the battery pack away from children Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills When disposing of the battery comply with local ordinances or regulatio
8. e Left side view Ey Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur H RJ 45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network Note For details see Wired connection on page 20 H 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 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer amp Right side view Q Q af WC im mu Yohoo SH I7 RER ee Headphone jack Connects to external headphones Attention e Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing Microphone jack Connects to external microphones GPU Graphics Slide and release this switch under Windows operating Processing Unit system to switch the GPU Graphics Processing Unit switch Select used by the system models only USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting a universal serial bus USB device on page 15 eSATA USB Connects to eSATA or USB devices combo port Note For details see Connecting a universal serial bus USB device on page 15 VGA port Connects to external display devices AC power adapter Connect the AC adapter here jack Note For details see Us
9. such as notebook computers PDAs and cell phones You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space Note The actual maximum range may vary due to interference and transmission barriers To get the best possible connection speed place the device as near your computer as possible Enabling Bluetooth communications Q Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to a Press Fn F5 to make configuration Notes When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function turn it off to save battery power e You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer before you can transfer data between them Read the documentation supplied with the Bluetooth enabled device for details on how to pair the device with your computer 15 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 16 Switching GPU Select models only Some IdeaPad models support Switchable Graphics With this technology you have the flexibility to switch between a dedicated Nvidia GPU increased performance GPU and an integrated Intel GPU power saving GPU without restarting the Windows operating system GPU is short for graphics processing unit Note The dedicated Nvidia GPU provides you with superior graphics performance while the energy efficient integrated graphics provides longer operation with the battery You can to switch to the high performance GPU to gain the best graphics performance However when t
10. OOOOOE S Fessler Te 12 Chapter 2 Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key Fn Esc Fn F1 Fn F2 Fn F3 Fn F4 Fn F5 Fn F6 Fn F8 Fn F9 Fn F10 Fn F11 Fn F12 Fn PrtSc Fn Home Fn End Fn PgUp Fn PgDn Enz Til Fn gt lt Turn on off the integrated camera Enter sleep mode Turn on off the backlight of the LCD screen Open the interface for switching the display mode Open the interface for display resolution settings Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings On Off Enable Disable the touchpad Enable Disable the numeric keypad Start Pause playback of Windows Media Player Stop playback of Windows Media Player Skip to the previous track Skip to the next track Activate the System Request Activate the pause function Activate the break function Enable Disable the scroll lock Activate the insert function Increase Decrease display brightness Increase Decrease volume level 13 Chapter 2 Learning the basics Sg Connecting external devices 14 Your computer has a wide range of built in features and connection capabilities Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory cards e Secure Digital SD card e Secure Digital High Capa
11. Using Wi Fi WiMAX Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications do the following Q Slide the integrated wireless device switch from a to Press Fn F5 to make configuration Hardware connection Access point d A gt a LI LILI TO s J ems eas ea es es es es es es eee GE Wi Fi WiMAX network Not supplied Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer 23 Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system 24 OneKey Rescue system Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy to use application that can be used to back up the data on your system partition C drive for easy restore when required You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operating system Attention In order to utilize the features of the OneKey Rescue system your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and OneKey Rescue system program files This default partition is hidden for security reasons and is the reason the available disk space is less than it claims The exact available hard disk space depends on the file size of the mirror imag
12. be trademarks or service marks of others 33 Index A P AC adapter Password WSUS sa e dean 9 Beg me nn rei 19 B S Battery su ne e rm 19 GB ku a m m e 9 Bluetooth T EE 15 TOUCH PAG soi ijo 11 C dino nene 2 13 Card wor es arom een sio jo 14 F Function key combinations 12 K Keyboard USNE EE 12 M Microphone PUUT MR o E o vn 2 O OneKey Rescue System button 24 34 lenovo If your product is not working correctly DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE For technical assistance contact a Lenovo sup port 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 lenovo New World New Thinking www lenovo com V1 0_en US OLOZ Luyo OACUETO
13. city SDHC card MultiMediaCard MMC xD Picture Card xD Memory Stick PRO MS PRO Memory Stick MS Notes e Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time e This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth etc Inserting a memory card Push the dummy card until you hear a click Gently pull the dummy card out of the memory card slot Note The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the inside of your computer when the memory card slot is not in use Retain the dummy card for future use Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing a memory card Push the memory card until you hear a click Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Note Before removing the memory card disable it via Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption Chapter 2 Learning the basics E Connecting a universal serial bus USB device Your computer comes with three USB ports and an eSATA USB port compatible with USB devices Note When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD use the external device s power adapter Otherwise the device may not be recognized and system shut down may result m Connecting a Bluetooth device Select models only If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices
14. e file based on the size of operating system and preinstalled software Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery within Windows operating system In Windows operating system double click the OneKey Recovery system Icon on the desktop to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery Within the program you can back up the system partition on the hard disk drive other storage devices or by creating recovery discs Notes The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your computer e After the recovery discs are burned please number them so that you can use them in the correct order e Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation of recovery discs however an appropriate external optical drive is needed to physically create the recovery discs For more instructions see the Help file of Lenovo OneKey Recovery Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system E Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system without Windows operating system In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded follow the steps below to access OneKey Rescue system Shut down your computer Press the A key to launch OneKey Rescue system Within the program you can choose to restore your system partition to the original factory status or to a previously generated backup Note The recovery process is irreversible Make sure to back up any critical data before using the recovery feature 25 Append
15. ess ticdessateliacedsieh detente 3 Right side view ecsssncininien 4 FFONE VIEW ees 5 EE VIEW ooo 6 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 7 PITS E 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 aaa dirala 20 Wired connection sesser 20 Wireless connection 000 eva 22 Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue SY SUC Mi carita iki 24 OneKey Rescue system 24 Appendix A CRU instructions 26 Replacing the battery 26 Replacing the hard disk drive 27 Replacing memory 0000000vveca 30 Trademarks eeaaaaaaa aaa 33 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Sg Top view m im m m III CITT LIL ILJI ILICI ILJI III Felge Allee ba EE UI Note The illustrations in this manual may differ from the act
16. he battery and begin using your computer insert the battery pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on AC power Installing the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to install the battery pack Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet Connect the power cord to the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer firmly Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet E Turning on the computer Press the power button to turn on the computer E Configuring the operating system You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used The configuration process may include the procedures below Accepting the end user license agreement Configuring the Internet connection Registering the operating system Creating a user account Chapter 2 Learning the basics E 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 e Click and select Sleep from the Start menu e Press Fn
17. he computer is using battery power you are advised to switch to the power saving GPU if you are not running graphics intensive applications To change the GPU do the following Start your computer in the Windows operating system If the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode press the power button to wake it up Note Do not try to change the GPU when the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode Slide and release the GPU switch on the left side of your computer A dialog box might appear to inform you of the change in the GPU Note During the switch the computer display may appear differently for several seconds Chapter 2 Learning the basics se Special keys and buttons Seseueeuceseeme d E Ee Elei el e OneKey Rescue system button H When the computer is powered off press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled e In Windows operating system press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery Note For details see OneKey Rescue system on page 24 17 Chapter 2 Learning the basics es System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status 1 Caps lock indicator 4 Num lock indicator 4 Hard disk drive indicator Q APS indicator is Power status indicator Battery status indicator
18. ing 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 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Front view EH Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here Note For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 14 H Integrated Use this switch to turn on off the wireless radio of all wireless device wireless devices on your computer switch Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Bottom view O o0 EH Battery latch manual H Hard disk drive HDD Memory Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment H Speakers DI Battery pack D Battery latch spring loaded The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 9 The spring loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place Chapter 2 Learning the basics o First use E Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer E Connecting to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase To charge t
19. ix A CRU instructions a Replacing the battery Note Use only the battery provided by Lenovo Any other battery could ignite or explode To replace the battery do the following Turn off the computer or enter hibernation mode Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Unlock the manual battery latch H Holding the spring loaded battery latch in the unlocked position RH remove the battery pack in the direc tion shown by the arrow RH Install a fully charged battery Q Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position Q Turn the computer over again Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again 26 Appendix A CRU instructions Sg Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative Notes e Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired The connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes or drive swapping The preinstalled softwares are not included on an optional hard disk drive Handling a hard disk drive Do not drop the drive or subject it to physical shocks Put the drive on a material such as soft cloth that absorbs the physical shock Do not apply pres
20. ns and your company s safety standards Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 Using the touchpad XS ER Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move H Left click button The function corresponds to that of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse H Right click button The function corresponds to that of the right mouse button on a conventional mouse Notes You can enable disable the touchpad using Fn F6 e When the touchapad indicator is lit the touchpad is disabled 11 Chapter 2 Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard E Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that when enabled work as a 10 key numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press Fn F8 OOOODOOOOOOTEC ODOOOOOOOOOOOCE III III Is L III E L JOUUUUUUUUVUUU EE UUU IL JEE Note The NumLk indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled E Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys you can change operational features instantly To use this function press and hold Fn J then press one of the function keys fj Bech SUUUUUUUUUUUUL Ie DODODODOD
21. sure to the cover of the drive Do not touch the connector The drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling can cause damage and perma nent loss of data on the hard disk Before removing the hard disk drive make a backup copy of all the information on the hard disk and then turn the com puter off Never remove the drive while the system is operating in sleep mode or in hibernation mode 27 Appendix A CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive do the following Turn off the computer then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and then turn the computer over amp Remove the battery pack Remove the Hard disk drive HDD Memory Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover D b Remove the compartment cover g 28 o See ee Appendix A CRU instructions Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow DI Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other then push it firmly into space Reinstall the frame fixing screws After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps reinstall the compartment cover Tighten the screws Reinstall the battery pack
22. the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility Note To enter BIOS setup utility press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up E Fingerprint reader With the fingerprint reader in addition to registering fingerprint information and using it as a password for Windows operating system or Web site logon you can also launch applications quickly and encrypt private data with your fingerprint to secure your computer For more details on fingerprint reader see the Help file of your software 19 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet 20 As a global network the Internet connects computers worldwide providing services such as e mailing information searching electronic commerce Web browsing and entertainment You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways Wired connection use physical wiring to connect Wireless network technology connect without wiring Wired connection Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet Cable Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line DSL DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet E Hardware connection Cable DSL TV cable Telephone line Splitter Cable modem
23. ual 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 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer RH P Integrated camera Select models only Wireless module antennas Computer display Power button OneKey Rescue system button Use the camera for video communication The built in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output Press this button to turn on the computer 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 Built in microphone Touchpad For details see System status indicators on page 18 The built in microphone with noise reduction can be used for video conferencing voice narration or simple audio recordings 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 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer
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