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  • Page 1 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0 cover_en_1-4 Lenovo 3000 N500 User Guide User Guide New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com P/N: 43N8230 Printed in China...
  • Page 2 © Copyright Lenovo 2008. All rights reserved. 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.

  • Page 3: Energy Star Model Information

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 1 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM 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.
  • Page 4 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 2 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM 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...

  • Page 5: Explanation Of Hard Disk Capacity

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 3 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM 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.
  • Page 6 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM 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 ×...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page i Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Contents Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Chapter 3. Using External Computer ........1 Devices ........37 Top View ........1 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus Left-side View .......3 (USB) Device .......37...
  • Page 8 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page ii Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Contents Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Notice for Users in the Information........61 U.S.A.......... 134 Important Safety Notice on Deleting Data from Information ......... 61 Your Hard Disk ......

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 1 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Top View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 10 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 2 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Integrated camera (Specific Models only) ........19 Computer display The color display with TFT technology provides clear and brilliant text and graphics.

  • Page 11: Left-Side View

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 3 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Left-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 12 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 4 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer 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.

  • Page 13: Right-Side View

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 5 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Right-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Modem Port (Specific models only) ..........

  • Page 14: Front View

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 6 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Front View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Speakers Built-in speakers for rich powerful sound.

  • Page 15: Bottom View

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 7 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Bottom View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 16 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 8 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer 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.
  • Page 17 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 9 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer 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.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 10 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM 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.

  • Page 19: Using The Touch Pad

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 11 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using the Touch Pad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 20: Using The Keyboard

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 12 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Note: You can also attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector. see “Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device” on...
  • Page 21 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 13 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Function Key Combinations Through the use of the function keys, perform useful operations more efficiently. To use this feature, press and hold the Fn key...
  • Page 22 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 14 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Mute computer sound. Fn + F1: Decrease computer volume. Fn + F2: Increase computer volume.

  • Page 23: Special Keys And Buttons

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 15 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Special Keys and Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has several special keys and buttons.
  • Page 24 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 16 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Lenovo Care button Press the Lenovo Care button to enter the main interface of Rescue and Recovery while the power is off.

  • Page 25: Using The Optical Drive

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 17 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using the Optical Drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 26: Using Memory Cards (Specific Models Only)

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 18 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using Memory Cards (Specific models only) - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with one Multi-media Reader slot (Specific models only) used to insert a memory card, such as a SD Card, a Multi-media card, a Memory Stick or a Memory Stick Pro card.

  • Page 27: Using The Integrated Camera (Specific Models Only)

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 19 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Inserting a Memory Card Push the slot cover in and remove the cover. Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.

  • Page 28: Using The Internet

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 20 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using the Internet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 29 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 21 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Attention: As the voltage of a telephone connection is higher than that of a network, do not attempt to connect a telephone cable to the LAN port as a short circuit in the computer might occur.
  • Page 30 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 22 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using Modem Port (Specific models only) The modem port accepts a standard telephone cable with one RJ-11 connector, and allows dial up access to an Internet service provider (ISP).

  • Page 31: Securing Your Computer

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 23 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Securing Your Computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use.
  • Page 32 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 24 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer 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.
  • Page 33 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 25 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Hard disk drive (HDD) password Once an HDD password is set, you will need to enter it in order to access the hard disk. You can set the HDD password with Set HDD user password in Security.
  • Page 34 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 26 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password To change the password, do the following: Select Set Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password window opens.
  • Page 35 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 27 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer To set a User Password: Turn on your computer. Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens.
  • Page 36 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 28 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Changing or Removing the User Password To change the password, do the following: Select Set User Password, and press the Enter key. The Set User Password window opens.
  • Page 37 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 29 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer HDD Passwords Hard disk passwords help protect the information stored on the hard disk. You need to set a HDD user password, or even a HDD master password (for some model), as the Hard Disk Password.
  • Page 38 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 30 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer For some models, you may select User+Master mode in the Built-in HDD1 Password Select to set both the HDD master and user password.

  • Page 39: Installing Device Drivers

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 31 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Installing Device Drivers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer.

  • Page 40: Using The Battery And Ac Adapter

    Note: The operating system may run slower when using the battery mode. Attention: Any use of the battery other than the original or Lenovo battery will result in “burning” or “fire”. Dispose of the used battery depending on the instructions.
  • Page 41 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 33 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer The amount of battery power you use determines how long you can use your computer between charges. As computer users’ habits and needs will vary, it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last.
  • Page 42 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 34 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Connect the power cord to the transformer pack. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. You can check the status of your battery at any time by looking at the battery meter at the bottom of your display.
  • Page 43 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 35 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer The charging time is affected by the physical environment. Note: To increase the life of the battery, the computer does not start recharging the battery if the remaining power is no less than 95 percent.
  • Page 44 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 36 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Danger: Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills. When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations and your company’s safety standards.

  • Page 45: Chapter 3. Using External Devices

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 37 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3. Using External Devices Your computer has many built-in features and connection capabilities. Attention: Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB cables while the computer power is on;...

  • Page 46: Connecting A Pc Card Device

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 38 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3. Using External Devices Attention: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use an external device power adapter to avoid possible system shut down.
  • Page 47 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 39 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3. Using External Devices Inserting a PCI Express card Push the slot cover in and then remove the cover. Slide the PCI Express card in until it clicks into place.

  • Page 48: Connecting An External Display

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 40 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3. Using External Devices Connecting an External Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can connect an external display to your computer, such as VGA monitor.

  • Page 49: Connecting A Headphone And Audio Device

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 41 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3. Using External Devices Connecting a Headphone and Audio Device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with one headphone jack used for connecting...

  • Page 50: Connecting An External Microphone

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 42 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3. Using External Devices Connecting an External Microphone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with an external microphone jack for connecting an external microphone.

  • Page 51: Connecting A Bluetooth Device (Specific Models Only)

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 43 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 3. Using External Devices Connecting a Bluetooth Device (Specific models only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to Bluetooth devices, such as computers, PDAs, and cell phones.

  • Page 52: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 44 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers.
  • Page 53 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 45 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting How can I contact the Customer Support Center? See “Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service” on page 56 of this Guide. For the phone numbers of the Customer Support Center nearest to you, See “Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers”...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 46 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 2.
  • Page 55 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 47 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on a blank screen. Restore backed-up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to the original factory contents using Lenovo Care.
  • Page 56 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 48 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting A Password Problem I forgot my password. If you forgot your user password, you may clear it by removing the supervisor password. See “Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password”...
  • Page 57 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 49 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sleep or Hibernation Problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect the processor and other internal components.
  • Page 58 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 50 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting If the sleep indicator is on, your computer is in sleep mode. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, then press any key or the Power button.
  • Page 59 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 51 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: The display device driver is installed correctly. The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set.
  • Page 60 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 52 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen. Did you install the operating system or application program correctly? If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced.
  • Page 61 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 53 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound Problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up. Make sure that: The Mute function is off.
  • Page 62 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 54 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery. The surge protector in the battery might be active. Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector; then turn on the computer again.
  • Page 63 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 55 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network.

  • Page 64: Chapter 5. Getting Help And Service

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 56 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Getting Help and Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 65: Getting Help On The Web

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 57 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Getting Help on the Web - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Lenovo Web site on the World Wide Web has up-to-date information about Lenovo computers and support.
  • Page 66 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Engineering change management - Occasionally, there might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply to your hardware.
  • Page 67 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 59 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Machine type and model Serial numbers of your computer, monitor, and other components, or your proof of purchase Description of the problem...

  • Page 68: Getting Help Around The World

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 60 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Getting Help Around the World - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 69: Chapter 6. Safety, Use, And Care Information

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 61 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Important Safety Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This information can help you safely use your notebook personal computer.
  • Page 70 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 62 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Conditions That Require Immediate Action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some product damage is serious enough that the product should not be used again until it has been inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authorized servicer.
  • Page 71 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 63 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Damage to a battery (such as cracks, dents, or creases), discharge from a battery, or a buildup of foreign substances on the battery.
  • Page 72 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 64 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Service and Upgrades Always observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury 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.
  • Page 73 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 65 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Danger: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. Attention: Before replacing any CRUs, turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover.
  • Page 74 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 66 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Protect power cords and power adapters from liquids. For instance, do not leave your power cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on floors that are cleaned with liquid cleansers.
  • Page 75 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 67 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Extension Cords and Related Devices Danger: Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the product.
  • Page 76 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 68 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information outlet. If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician for an approved outlet adapter or to replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature.
  • Page 77 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 69 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components.
  • Page 78 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 70 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Products containing CR (manganese dioxide) lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
  • Page 79 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 71 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Ventilation slots, fans and/or heat sinks are provided with the product for safety, comfort, and reliable operation. These features might inadvertently become blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surface.
  • Page 80 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 72 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information CD and DVD Drive Safety Danger: CD and DVD drives spin discs at a high speed. If a CD or DVD is cracked or otherwise physically damaged, it is possible for the disc to break apart or even shatter when the CD drive is in use.
  • Page 81 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 73 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Electrical Current Safety Information Danger: Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: Do not use your computer during a lightning storm.
  • Page 82 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 74 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
  • Page 83 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 75 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Laser Compliance Statement Some personal computer models are equipped from the factory with a CD or DVD drive. CD and DVD drives are also sold separately as options.
  • Page 84 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 76 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information These drives are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.
  • Page 85 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 77 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Danger: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

  • Page 86: Caring Your Computer

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 78 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Caring Your Computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Though your computer is designed to function reliably in normal work environments, you need to use common sense in handling it.
  • Page 87 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 79 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Place liquids away from your computer to avoid spills, and keep your computer away from water (to avoid the danger of electrical shock).
  • Page 88 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 80 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information - Wherever possible, ground your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge. Note: Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge.
  • Page 89 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 81 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Be Gentle with Your Computer Avoid placing any objects (including paper) between the display and the keyboard or under the keyboard.
  • Page 90 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 82 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Do not leave anything between the closed LCD and the keyboard. If you leave the computer in your car, place it where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
  • Page 91 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 83 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Take Care in Setting Passwords Remember your passwords. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it, and you might have to replace your mainboard or hard disk drive.
  • Page 92 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 84 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Turn off your computer if you are replacing a device, or else verify that the device is warm- or hot-swappable.
  • Page 93 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 85 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Wipe the surface to remove the detergent. Rinse the sponge with clean running water. Wipe the cover with the clean sponge.

  • Page 94: Accessibility And Comfort

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 86 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Cleaning Your Computer Display Gently wipe the display with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. Scratchlike marks on the display may be stains transferred from the keyboard if the cover has been pressed down (during transit, for example).
  • Page 95 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 87 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Ergonomic Information Working in the virtual office may mean adapting to frequent changes in your environment. Following some simple rules will make things easier and bring you the maximum benefits of your computer.
  • Page 96 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 88 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information General Posture: Below are some general recommendations for assuming a healthy working posture. It is best to periodically make minor modifications in your working posture to deter the onset of discomfort caused by long periods of working in the same position.

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 89 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information What If You are Traveling? It may not be possible to observe the best ergonomic practices when you are using your computer while on the move or in a casual setting.
  • Page 98 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 90 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information General Tips for Maintenance Check the capacity of your hard disk drive from time to time. If the ® hard disk drive gets too full, Windows will slow down and might produce errors.
  • Page 99 At least once a week, make a point to back up your data. If critical data is present, it is a good idea to perform a daily backup. Lenovo has many backup options available for your computer. CD-RW drives and CD- RW/DVD drives are available for most computers and are easily installed.
  • Page 100 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 92 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Turn off the computer and start the recovery process. If your computer uses discs as the recovery media, do not remove the disc from the drive until you are prompted to do so.

  • Page 101: Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 93 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty L505-0010-01 04/2008 This Lenovo Limited Warranty applies only to Lenovo branded hardware products you purchased for your own use and not for resale.
  • Page 102 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 94 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty How to Obtain Warranty Service If the product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, you may obtain warranty service by contacting Lenovo or an approved service provider.
  • Page 103 Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts are eligible for replacement. The replacement product or part provided by Lenovo may not be new, but it will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the original product or part.
  • Page 104 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 96 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty Your Additional Responsibilities Where applicable, before service is provided, you agree to: 1. follow the service request procedures that your Service Provider specifies;...
  • Page 105 Limitation of Liability Lenovo is responsible for loss or damage to your product only while it is: 1) in your Service Provider’s possession; or 2) in transit in those cases where the Service Provider is responsible for the transportation.
  • Page 106 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 98 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty product. You should remove and/or backup all such information from the product prior to its service or return. Circumstances may arise where, because of a default on Lenovo’s part or other liability, you may be entitled to recover damages from Lenovo.
  • Page 107 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 99 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty Dispute Resolution If you acquired the product in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam or Sri Lanka, disputes arising out of or in connection with this...
  • Page 108 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 100 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty European Economic Area (EEA) Customers in the EEA may contact Lenovo at the following address: EMEA Service Organisation, Lenovo (International) B.V., Floor 2, Einsteinova 21, 851 01, Bratislava, Slovakia.
  • Page 109 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 101 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty ningún Centro de servicio autorizado en su ciudad, población o en un radio de 70 kilómetros de su ciudad o población, la garantía incluirá cualquier gasto de entrega razonable relacionado con el transporte del producto a su Centro de servicio autorizado más cercano.

  • Page 110: Warranty Information

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 102 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty Warranty Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 111 An optional service offering may be available for purchase from Lenovo to have Lenovo install Self-service CRUs for you. You may find a list of CRUs and their designation in the publication that ships with your product or at www.lenovo.com/CRUs.
  • Page 112 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 104 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty Courier or Depot Service Under Courier or Depot Service, your product will be repaired or exchanged at a designated service center, with shipping arranged by your Service Provider.

  • Page 113: Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers

    You may be charged for the replacement product if Lenovo does not receive the failed product within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement product.
  • Page 114 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 106 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty Country or Hours of Language Telephone number Region operation Africa Africa +44 (0)1475-555-055 South Africa +27-11-3028888 and 0800110756 Austria German 01-24592-5901 (30 day up...
  • Page 115 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 107 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty Brunei 801-1041 8:30AM - 5:30PM Monday - Friday Croatia 0800-0426 Cyprus +357-22-841100 Czech +420-2-7213-1316 Republic Denmark Danish 4520-8200 8:30AM - 4:30PM (30 day up and running...
  • Page 116 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 108 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty France French 0238-557-450 9AM - 5PM (30 day up and running Monday - Friday support) Hardware 0810-631-213 24 hours/day (Warranty service and...
  • Page 117 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 109 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty Ireland English 01-815-9202 9AM - 5.30PM (30 day up and running Monday - Friday support) 01-881-1444 24 hours/day (Warranty service and 7 days/week...
  • Page 118 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 110 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty Netherlands Dutch +31-20-514-5770 9AM - 5PM Monday - Friday Norway Norwegian 6681-1100 8.30AM - 4.30PM (30 day up and running Monday - Friday...
  • Page 119 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 111 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty Sweden Swedish 08-477-4420 8.30AM - 4.30PM (30 day up and running Monday - Friday support) 077-117-1040 24 hours/day (Warranty service and 7 days/week...
  • Page 120 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 112 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty United English 01475-555-055 9AM - 5.30PM Kingdom (30 day up and running Monday - Friday support) 08705-500-900 ThinkPad 9AM - (Standard warranty...

  • Page 121: Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 113 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are computer parts that the customer can upgrade or replace. There are two types of CRU: self-service and optional-service.
  • Page 122 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 114 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) The Lenovo Limited Warranty-01 (LLW) warranty URL “http://www.lenovo.com/CRUs” provides instructions for replacing self-service and optional-service CRUs. Additionally, Setup Poster provides instructions for several critical CRUs.
  • Page 123 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 115 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) The following table provides a list of CRUs for your computer and tells where to find the replacement instructions. Setup Poster...

  • Page 124: Appendix C. Specifications

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 116 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix C. Specifications Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Width: approximate 358.5 mm...
  • Page 125 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 117 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix C. Specifications Power source Input rating of the AC adapter: 100-240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz 65 W (with integrated graphics card)/90 W (with (AC adapter)

  • Page 126: Appendix D. Notices

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 118 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries.
  • Page 127 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
  • Page 128 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 120 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. The software interface and hardware configuration described in all the manuals included with your computer may not match the actual configuration of the computer you purchased.

  • Page 129: Wireless Related Information

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 121 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices Wireless related information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 130 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 122 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices Synchronization Audio Gateway Headset Printer Human Interface Devices (Keyboard/Mouse) Basic Image Handsfree Usage Environment and Your Health Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card and Bluetooth Daughter Card emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy like other radio devices.
  • Page 131 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 123 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices Using the integrated wireless cards on board of airplanes, or in hospitals In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

  • Page 132: Electronic Emissions Notices

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 124 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices Electronic Emissions Notices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The following information refers to Lenovo 3000 N500, machine type 4233.
  • Page 133 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 125 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...
  • Page 134 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 126 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices German Class B Compliance Statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG (früher 89/336/EWG) zur Angleichung der...
  • Page 135 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 127 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Betriebsmitteln, EMVG vom 20. Juli 2007 (früher Gesetz über die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit von Geräten), bzw. der EMV EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EC (früher 89/336/EWG), für Geräte der Klasse B.
  • Page 136 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 128 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communication devices.
  • Page 137 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 129 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices Japan Compliance Statement for Power line Harmonics A statement of compliance to the IEC 61000-3-2 harmonics standard is required for all products connecting to the power mains and rated less than 20A per phase.

  • Page 138: Weee And Recycling Statements

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 130 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices WEEE and Recycling Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 139: Eu Weee Statements

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 131 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices EU WEEE Statements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway.

  • Page 140: Japan Recycling Statements

    Collecting and Recycling a Disused Lenovo Computer or Monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources.
  • Page 141 You also can refer to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http://www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery If you use a Lenovo notebook computer at home and need to dispose of a battery pack, you must comply with local ordinances and regulations. You also can refer to the instructions at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery...

  • Page 142: Notice For Users In The U.s.a

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 134 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices Notice for Users in the U.S.A. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 143 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 135 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices Using the preinstalled recovery program, bring the hard disk back to factory-ship state. These operations, however, only change the file allocation of the data; they do not delete the data itself.

  • Page 144: Trademarks

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 136 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Appendix D. Notices Trademarks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 145: Index

    Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 137 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Index AC adapter Display ..........5 ........85 Jack Cleaning Using ..........32 Drivers ..........31 ........124 FCC Statement Battery .....44 Frequently Asked Questions Charging ........34 ....13 Function key Combinations Bluetooth ........43...
  • Page 146 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 138 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Index ..........20 Internet Notice ....124 Electronic Emissions EU Environmental ....127 ......134 for US Users ........ 12 Numeric Keypad Keyboard ........48 Problems ......... 12 Using ........
  • Page 147 Lenovo 3000 N500 UG V1.0_en.book Page 139 Monday, September 1, 2008 9:44 AM Index ........48 Keyboard ........48 Password Sleep Mode ........49 ........4, 40 VGA port .........53 Sound ........15 Volume button ........54 Startup ......93 Warranty Information ..........23 Security ........4 Security keyhole ...........57...
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