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Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide
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Refer to the electronic User Guide for detailed product information:
Lenovo B475e and B575e
http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals
http://www.lenovo.com/support


Unpack
Note: Recovery discs are not provided. Instead, everything needed for recovering factory-installed files and
applications is provided in the Lenovo_Recovery partition on your hard disk drive. If you decide to remove
the Lenovo_Recovery partition, be sure to create a recovery disc first. For more information, see “Recovery
overview” in the User Guide. See “Accessing your User Guide” for instructions on opening the electronic





User Guide provided on your computer.
Lenovo
Battery
Power cord
ac power adapter
Publications
computer

Initial setup instructions
Controls and indicators

1.

Integrated camera*
Install the battery pack.

: Power button
This system does not support batteries that are not genuine
Lenovo made or authorized. The system wil continue to boot, but

: Recovery button
might not charge unauthorized batteries.

Status indicators
Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or
safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for

Function keys
failures or damage arising out of their use.

: Manage the integrated camera

: Enter sleep mode

2.

: Change the display backlight feature
Connect to power. Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into

receptacles.
: Change display settings

: Manage wireless connections

: Enable or disable the touch pad

: Multimedia controls

: Volume controls


: Change display brightness

3.

Note: To use the function keys, press and hold
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
the Fn key and then press the desired function
key.
4. Configure the operating system following the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. This

Fn key
process takes several minutes.

Touch pad


* On some models
Additional information about using your Lenovo computer is in the User Guide. See “Accessing your User Guide”
later in this document.










Accessing your User Guide
Online technical support
Plastic bag notice
Using headphones or earphones
Your User Guide contains detailed information about your computer.
Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product at
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
To access your User Guide, do the following:
http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Plastic bags can be dangerous. Keep plastic bags away from
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can
Windows® 8:
babies and children to avoid danger of suffocation.
Telephone technical support
cause hearing loss. Adjustment of the equalizer to maximum
increases the earphone and headphone output voltage and the
• From the desktop or the Start screen
Rechargeable battery notice (for notebook
You can get help and information from the Customer Support Center
sound pressure level. Therefore, to protect your hearing, adjust
1. Move the cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the
by telephone. Before contacting a Lenovo technical support
computers)
the equalizer to an appropriate level.
screen to display the charms, and then click Search. If you are
representative, please have the following information available: model
DANGER
Excessive use of headphones or earphones for a long period of time
using a touch screen, swipe in from the right edge of the screen
and serial number, the exact wording of any error message, and a
at high volume can be dangerous if the output of the headphone or
to display the charms, and then tap Search.
description of the problem.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack.
Attempting to do so can cause an explosion, or liquid leakage
earphone connectors do not comply with specifications of EN 50332-2.
2. From the Apps screen, click or tap Help and Support. The
Your technical support representative might want to walk you through
from the battery pack. A battery pack other than the one
The headphone output connector of your computer complies with EN
Windows Help and Support window opens.
the problem while you are at your computer during the call.
specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack
50332-2 Sub clause 7. This specification limits the computer’s
maximum wide band true RMS output voltage to 150 mV. To help
3. Click or tap Lenovo User Guide.
Important: The most up-to-date telephone list for the Customer
is not covered by the warranty.
protect against hearing loss, ensure that the headphones or
• From the Start screen
Support Center is always available at
If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is
earphones you use also comply with EN 50332-2 (Clause 7 Limits) or
http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. Telephone numbers are
danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small
a wide band characteristic voltage of 75 mV. Using headphones that
1. Click or tap the Lenovo Support tile. The Lenovo Support
subject to change without notice.
amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury:
do not comply with EN 50332-2 can be dangerous due to excessive
window opens.
• Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by
sound pressure levels.
2. Click or tap User Guide.
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan
Lenovo.
If your Lenovo computer came with headphones or earphones in the
Windows 7:
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
package, as a set, the combination of the headphones or earphones
and the computer already complies with the specifications of EN
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start and then click Help and
• Do not expose it to water or rain.
50332-1. If different headphones or earphones are used, ensure that
Support. The Help and Support program opens.
• Do not attempt to disassemble it.
they comply with EN 50332-1 (Clause 6.5 Limitation Values). Using
2. Click Lenovo User Guide.
headphones that do not comply with EN 50332-1 can be dangerous
• Do not short-circuit it.
3. In the Lenovo User Guide window, click the link for your model and

due to excessive sound pressure levels.
the User Guide opens.
Safety information
• Keep it away from children.
Lenovo Limited Warranty notice
Read before using your computer
• Do not drop the battery pack.
This product is covered by the terms of the Lenovo Limited Warranty,
Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in
version L505-0010-02 08/2011. Read the Lenovo Limited Warranty
landfil s. When disposing of the battery, comply with local

(LLW) at http://www.lenovo.com/warranty/l w_02. You can view the
ordinances or regulations.
LLW in a number of languages from this Web site. The LLW also is

This section contains important safety information for Lenovo
The battery pack should be stored at room temperature, charged
displayed on your computer during the initial setup. After the initial
products. Additional safety information is provided in the User Guide
The following sections provide critical safety and regulatory
to approximately 30 to 50% of capacity. We recommend that the
setup has completed, you can view the warranty on your computer by
for your product. See “Accessing your User Guide” for additional
information for Lenovo computers and instructions on how to access
battery pack be charged about once per year to prevent
doing the following:
information.
electronic versions of the publications developed for your computer.
overdischarge.
Windows 8:
Laser compliance statement
Read first — regulatory information
Lithium coin cel battery notice
• From the desktop or the Start screen
CAUTION:
1. Move the cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the
Computer models equipped with wireless communications comply
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic
DANGER
screen to display the charms, and then click Search. If you are
with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region
devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:
using a touch screen, swipe in from the right edge of the screen
in which it has been approved for wireless use. In addition, if your
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
to display the charms, and then tap Search.
product contains a telecom modem, it complies with the requirements
Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser
When replacing the lithium coin cell battery, use only the same or an
for connection to the telephone network in your country.
product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation.
equivalent type that is recommended by the manufacturer. The
2. From the Apps screen, click or tap Warranty Viewer.
There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
Be sure to read the Regulatory Notice for your country or region
battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled,
• From the Start screen
before using the wireless devices contained in your computer. To
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
or disposed of.
1. Click or tap the Lenovo Support tile. The Lenovo Support
obtain a PDF version of the Regulatory Notice, refer to the
other than those specified herein might result in hazardous
Do not:
window opens.
“Downloading publications” section below.
radiation exposure.
• Throw or immerse into water
2. Click or tap Service & Warranty.
Downloading publications
• Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
• Repair or disassemble
3. Click or tap View warranty.
DANGER
Electronic versions of your computer publications are available from
• Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or
Windows 7:
the Lenovo Support Web site. To download the publications for your
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class
regulations.
3B laser diode. Note the following:
From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo
computer, go to http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals and follow the
The following statement applies to users in the state of California,
Device Experience → Lenovo Warranty.
instructions on the screen.
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not
U.S.A.
view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct
If you cannot view the LLW either from the Web site or from your
Downloading drivers
California Perchlorate Information:
exposure to the beam.
computer, contact your local Lenovo office or reseller to obtain a
Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries
printed version of the LLW.
The latest drivers for your computer are available from the Lenovo
may contain perchlorate.
Support Web site. To download the latest drivers for your computer,
Warranty Information
go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
screen.
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Lenovo B475e and B575e
Service and Support information
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice
Machine
Country or Region of Warranty Period
Type of
Type
Purchase
Warranty
Service
The following information describes the technical support that is
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated
3618
Algeria, Bahrain,
Parts and Labor – 1
1, 4
available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout
with accessories sold with this product wil expose you to lead, a
3685
Bosnia-Herzegovina,
year
the life of your product. Refer to the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full
chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth
20188
Croatia, Cyprus,

explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. See “Lenovo Limited Warranty
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
20189
Egypt, Greece, Hong
Battery Pack – 1 year
notice” later in this document for details on accessing the full warranty.
Kong, India, Indonesia,
Kenya, Kuwait, Macao,
Macedonia, Malaysia,

Third Edition (December 2012)
© Copyright Lenovo 2012.
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reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

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