Lenovo G50 User Manual

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + Home:Activates the pause function.
Fn + End:Activates the break function.
Fn + PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activates the system request. 
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Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate 
hotkeys.
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:Mutes/unmutes the sound.:Enables/disables Airplane 
mode.
:Decreases the volume level.
:Displays all currently active 
apps.
:Increases the volume level.:Turns on/off the backlight of 
the LCD screen.
:Closes the currently active...

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Setting hotkey mode
By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate 
hotkey. However, you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility.
To  disable the hotkey mode:
1Shut down the computer.
2Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
3In the BIOS setup utility,  o p e n  the Configuration menu, and change the
setting of HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled. 

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4Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes.
Note: When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to 
access the corresponding hotkey function.  

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AC power 
adapter jackConnect the AC power adapter here.
Novo buttonWhen the computer is off or in hibernation mode, press 
this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System 
or the BIOS setup utility,  o r  to enter the boot menu.
Note: For details, see “Lenovo OneKey...

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Connecting USB device
Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices.
The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your 
computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the 
driver has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device 
without performin
g any additional steps.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has 
finished transferring data to that...

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11 Connecting network cables
To  insert a network cable, do the following:
1Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down 
gently .
2Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port .
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure 
your computer.
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Combo audio 
jackConnects to headset.
Notes: 
•The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones by default.
•The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are 
connected, due to different industry standards.
Memory card slotInsert...

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13 Using memory cards (not supplied) 
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
•Secure Digital (SD) card
•MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Inserting a memory card
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a memory card
1Push the memory card in until you hear a click.
2Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Notes:
•Insert only one card in the slot at a time.
•This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO...

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System status 
indicators
SymbolIndicatorIndicator 
statusCharge 
statusMeaning
 Power
On (solid 
white)--- The computer is powered on.
Blinking--- The computer is in sleep mode.
Off --- The computer is powered off.
Battery
On (solid 
white)ChargingThe battery...