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Lenovo 3000 G550 Product Introduction

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Lenovo Family Of Products Overview

Lenovo 3000 G550 Key Points

Lenovo 3000 G550 Overview & Hardware Features

Lenovo 3000 G550 Views

Lenovo 3000 G550 Software

Lenovo 3000 G550 Testing & Troubleshooting











Key Messages – Corporation and Product Lines

Rock Solid

Thoughtful Design

Lowest TCO

Think

The Ultimate Business Tool

Lenovo

New World Company

Best Engineered PCs

Lenovo ConsumerCutting Edge Capabilities

Trendsetting Design

Peace of Mind

Idea

Engineered for People



NB Portfolio Strategy & Initiatives

Entertainment

Y series

Target User :

Fashion techies

Price band($):499-1199

Consumer

Small Business

G series

Target User :

Reassurance Seekers Chinese Mobility Seekers


Target User :

SMB & SOHO


U series

Ultra Mobility Target User :

Fashion techies & Social Networker


SMB

General computing

V series

Netbook Target User : Social networker

Price band($):299-499S series

General ComputingGeneral Computing FashionistFashionistProfessionalProfessional



Form Factor:

Ultra Mobile

Entertainment

Y330 Y530Y430

U330U110

General Computing

G230 G450 G550

Y730

17” W≤12” 13”W 14”W 15.6”W

Net bookS12

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Summary

IntroductionG550 replaces G530 as the general computing laptops. They target to be affordable products with upper than mainstream performance. Latest Intel platform and Nvidia graphic card beat competitors in a obvious say. With Lenovo designed applications, such as OneKey™ Rescue System, G550 provides users peace of mind using experience. Enhance audio also add some entertaining enjoyment to mainstream and entry level product without costing up. G550 also have the numeric keyboard for better usage.

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hairline effect Audio enhancement

Beautiful texture Numeric keyboard (G550)



G550 Key Message

• Ergonomic Keyboard– Numeric keyboard

• OneKey™Rescue System• Good thermal design

Fashionable Design

Peace of Mind

• 16:9 LED • Thinner body

– 381 x 245 x 26.5 ~ 36.2 mm– 2.7kg

• Hairline like pattern (IMR model)• Special cover texture (texture model)

Entertaining and Application

• Enhanced 3D sound by Conexant – Phantom speaker– Virtual immersion

• VeriFace™

• New generation Nvidia graphics – 512M VRAM– Nvidia G105M– update to G210M in Aug

• Intel Montevina Platform

Performance and Connections



Introduction, Segmentation & PositioningG Series Product Comparison

G450 G550 G530

PLATFORM TECHNOLOGIES

Technology Platform Intel® Centrino® 2 Intel® Centrino® 2 Intel® Centrino® 2

Memory Up to 4GB*; DDR3 800/1066MHz DRAM Up to 4GB*; DDR3 800/1066MHz DRAM Up to 4GB; DDR3 533/667MHx DRAM

GraphicsUp to Nvidia GeForce G 105M w/512MB DDR2 RAM/ Intel GMA X4500

Up to Nvidia GeForce G 105M w/512MB DDR2 RAM/ Intel GMA X4500

Up to Nvidia GeForce 9300 w/512MB DDR2 / Intel GMA X4500

StorageUp to 320GB*, 5400rpm (in the future, time TBD)

Up to 320GB*, 5400rpm (in the future, time TBD)

Up to 320GB, 5400rpm (in the future, time TBD)

ODD12.7mm SATA Optical (DVD Combo Rambo)

12.7mm SATA Optical (DVD Combo Rambo)

12.7mm SATA Optical (DVD Combo Rambo)

Display 14.0” W LED panel, 1366x768 15.6” HD 1366x768 14.1” WXGA, 1280*800

BATTERY LIFE, WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Battery life

6 cells:

3.7 Hours - 5 Hours (UMA)

2.5 Hours - 3.6 Hours (DIS)

6 cells:

3.7 Hours - 5 Hours (UMA)

2.5 Hours - 3.6 Hours (DIS)

5 hours w/6 cell (UMA)

Weight (with standar battery) 2.21Kg~2.35Kg 2.49Kg~2.55Kg 2.6~2.73kg

Dimensions 345 x 235 x 26.2 ~ 35.9 mm 381 x 245 x 26.5 ~ 36.2 mm 358.5 x 256.5 x 31-37mm

SPECIAL FEATURES

Ergonomic Keyboard Yes Yes Yes

VeriFace fiscal recognition 3.5 3.5 3.0

OneKey Rescue System Yes Yes Yes

Camera All models expect the lowest level All models expect the lowest level High-end models

Audio Enhancement Yes Yes No

Numeric Keyboard No Yes No

16:9 LED panel Yes Yes Selected models

HDMI All PM/GM platforms All PM/GM platforms Yes



G550 Vs G530 Key Benefits

ID changes; Both IMR and texture finishing solution; metal feeling hairline on MIR version

Marble like finishing

G550

G530

G550

G530

Audio enhancement technology makes better sound.

Standard audio solution

G550

G530

Numeric keyboard beside the standard keyboard

Standard keyboard



G550 Vs G530 Key Benefits

G550

G530

Camera on all models (except the lowest level)

Camera only on high-end models

G550

G530

HDMI on PM/ GM platform

No HDMI connector

G550

G530 16:10 LCD

G550

G530

Latest Nvidia G105M graphic card solution

Nvidia 9300 graphic card

16:9 LED panel for better display



Lenovo TM G550 Technical Specifications

Processor Intel® Core TM 2 Duo Processor (25W/35W PGA)(2.26Ghz - 2.80Ghz, up to 6MB, 1066 MHz)

Operating System Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Business/ Home Premium/ Home Basic/ Starter(Support Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional/Home mini support/ linux mini support / DOS)

Chipset Intel PM45 + Intel ICH9M / Intel GM45 + Intel ICH9M / Intel GL40 + Intel ICH9M

Video Graphics 15.6” HD LED (1366*768) (220 nits)

Hard Disk Drive Up to 320GB (5400rpm) 9.5mm 2.5” SATA (Technically support 500G)

Memory Up to 4GB (Technically support 8G) DDR3 DRAM 1066MHz

Graphic Card NVIDIA GeForce G 105M DDR2 512M/128bitIntel integrated share with system memory

Camera 1.3M / 0.3M Integrated Camera (no Camera on lowest level)

Sound 2 x 2W stereo speaker

Integrated Communications

Ethernet NIC/ Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 1x2 AGN (Echo Peak)/ Intel WiFi Link 5100 1x2 AGN (Shirley Peak)/ Non-Intel Wireless b/g/ Bluetooth (option)

Weight 2.49kg / 5.49 lb

Dimensions 381 x 245 x 26.5 ~ 36.2 mm

Battery Life 6 cells, 2200mAH / 4 cells, 2400mAH

Expansion 3 x USB port/ VGA port/ Express Card/ 5-in-1 Card Reader/ 0.3M pixel Camera/ RJ45/ Mic-In/ Headphone / Kensington Lock/ HDMI (On PM45, GM45 platform)

Spec Sheet



Detail SpecProduct Lenovo 3000 G550

Form Factor 　Dimensions 381 x 245 x 26.5 ~ 36.2 mm

Weights 2.49-2.55kgLCD size 15.6"WXGA, LED backlight,

Resolution/Brightness 1366x768 pixel, WXGA LCD Type Glare type LED panelPaint Color Black and Grey

Sku Definition IMR: Grey A/C black B/D Texture: BlackCPU 　

Intel Penryn Dual-Core Intel T9800 2.93G 6M; Intel T9900 3.06G 6M; Intel T9600 2.80G 6M Intel T9550 2.66G 6M; Intel T9400 2.53G 6M; Intel P9700 2.80G 6M Intel P9600 2.66G 6M; Intel P9500 2.53G 6M; Intel P8800 2.66G 3M Intel P8700 2.53G 3M; Intel P8600 2.40G 3M; Intel P8400 2.26G 3M Intel P7450 2.13G 3M; Intel T6600 2.2G 2M; Intel T6400 2.0G 2M

Core Chipset 　　Intel PM45 + Intel ICH9M

Intel GM45 + Intel ICH9MIntel GL40 + Intel ICH9M

Graphics 　　Nvidia N10M-GE1 with 512M 64bit (Will change to N10M-GS)　Intel Integrated graphics

Memory 　Spec/Speed/Type DDR3-800/1066MHz

Base 1x1GB(DDR3-1066MHz); 2x1GB(DDR3-1066MHz);1x2GB(DDR3-1066MHz); 3G(2GB+1GB)DDR3-1066MHz; 2x2GB(DDR3-1066MHz)

Max Memory Up to 4GB



HDD and SSD Storage devices 　HDD Form Factor 2.5" HDD

Capacity 160GB, 5400rpm / 250GB, 5400rpm / 320GB, 5400rpm SSD Form Factor No

Capacity NoOptical Drives 　

ODD Form Factor 12.7mm SATA Fixed Bay ODD　Combo Tray-In / Rambo Tray-In

Communication 　Ethernet NIC BRCM 5906 10/100M LAN ChipFax / Modem No

Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 3x3 AGN (Echo Peak) NoIntel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 1x2 AGN (Echo Peak) Yes

Intel WiFi Link 5300 3x3 AGN (Shirley Peak) NoIntel WiFi Link 5100 1x2 AGN (Shirley Peak) Yes

Non-Intel Wireless b/g YesNone-intel Wireless b/g/n No

Bluetooth Built-in antenna with min-USB interface, select ModelsWireless WAN No

Additional Items 　USB port 3VGA port 1

Express Card 1 x 34 mmCard Reader Mini-card, 5-in-1 card reader ( SD/ MMC/ MS/ MS Pro/XD)

Camera 1.3M / 0.3M pixelRJ45 1Mic-In Single Built in MIC with Echo Cancellation and noise reduction

Headphone YesSpeaker Two stereo speakers with chamber (2W, 4.0 Ohm)TV Tuner No

Touch Sensitive Buttons Yes on IMR skusHDD Accelerometer (APS) No

Kensington Lock YesSecurity - ESS (Secure Chip) No

Keyboard Light NoSecurity - Integrated Fingerprint Reader No

Lenovo IR Remote Control No



Keyboard Full Size Keyboard (with Number keys)Keyboard Language US, BRZ, Thai, FR, CA, SPA, TR, RU, TC, PL,

Language 1 KB ENGLISHLanguage 2 KB BRZ-PORTUGUESELanguage 3 KB THAILanguage 4 KB FRENCHLanguage 5 KB CANADA-FRENCHLanguage 6 KB LA-SPANISHLanguage 7 KB TURKISHLanguage 8 KB RUSSIANLanguage 9 KB TC

Language 10 KB POLISHBattery 　

Type Li-Ion Cells 6 cells, 2200mAH, 4 cells, 2400mAHLife 6 cells:

3.7 Hours - 5 Hours (UMA)2.5 Hours - 3.6 Hours (DIS)

AC adapters 　Voltage19V

Wattage65W(UMA) / 90W(DIS) with 19V DCOS 　

Operating System - Preloaded Microsoft® Windows Vista™ BusinessMicrosoft® Windows Vista™ Home PremiumMicrosoft® Windows Vista™ Home BasicMicrosoft® Windows Vista™ Starter

Operating System - Supported Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional/Home mini supportlinux mini supportDOS

Operating System Version - Supported CS, EN, TC, TR, SP, FR, PL, RU, PT, OS Recovery DVD provided Only China shipped with R-DVD, other WW country don't bundle with R-

DVD











ID design of G550



The G550 has two finishing design, one is IMR, the other is texture. IMR version imitate metal feeling hairline which makes the product very sharp and stylish. Special and trendy pattern on texture version makes the product unique and stand out from competitor. The sharp edge of G550 makes the product looks thin. With the round angle, G550 is more consumer feeling.

Metal Hairline feeling pattern

Stylish texture design

G550 Stylish ID



Enjoy movies on the move in 16:9 format, and benefit from longer battery life with LED backlight technology which minimizes energy consumption.

High-definition displayHD resolution (1366 x 768)

16:9 formatEnjoy widescreen movies without the black horizontal bars, as well as the bigger virtual size compare to the same size 16:10 panel

LED backlight technologyLighter & thinner, LED backlight technology also minimizes energy consumption

High-def 15.6” 16:9 LED Backlight Panel



With the integrated Intel® GMA 4500MHD graphics processor onboard, G550 supports high-definition graphics, bringing images to life with vibrant colors in brilliant definition.

Intel® Clear Video Technology provides enhanced video playback with sharper image quality, increased clarity, and customizable color controls.

DirectX 10 graphics

Enjoy the latest games with more realism and playable graphics.

HD graphics

Stutter-free HD video playback and encoding

High-definition Graphics



Utilizing Intel’s NEWEST and BEST performing notebook technology:

Up to 50% faster performance when multitasking* Optimized for wireless - up to 2X greater range and up to 5X better Wi-Fi

performance** Designed for the longest possible battery life Up to 90% faster performance on intensive multimedia applications like

HD video encoding***

* As measured using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom* comparing latest generation Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology-based notebooks with comparable frequency first-generation Intel® Centrino® processor technology-based notebooks. Actual performance may vary. See www.intel.com/go/consumerbenchmarks for important additional information.** Up to 2x greater range and up to 5x better performance (compared to 802.11a/g) with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology-enabled notebooks. Actual results may vary based on your specific hardware, connection rate, site conditions, and software configurations. See www.intel.com/performance/mobile/wireless/index.htm for more information. Wireless N standard currently not available in all countries.

This test measures the time to convert and compress 30 minutes of Hi-Def video.

Intel® Centrino® 2 Platform



Utilizing Nvidia’s NEWEST and BEST performing graphic technology – CUDA Acceleration

•Speeds up diverse software applications‒Work is done by software developer community

•Improvements out of the box‒Initial, naïve code gets 2-3X speedup‒Optimized codes can achieve 20x – 150x speedup

•Why should you care?‒Plug-ins/ Apps are coming‒Apps run faster on systems that have NVIDIA GPU’s‒Designs disadvantaged in marketplace without it

•NVIDIA GPUs deliver the best performance

NVIDIA GeForce G 1XXM



NVIDIA GeForce

NVidia® PhysX TM The next big thing in gaming! Take your game to new level with real-time physics

CUDAA disruptive force in computingUnlock the power of the hundreds of cores in your GPU

3D Stereo* (need external display)

Jump into the action. Bepart of the action with a truly three-dimensional gaming experience



With the latest high-performance DDR3 memory installed, you’ll benefit from faster multi-tasking and more responsive application performance. Burn DVDs in less time, compress and open large documents more easily, and enjoy smoother, more realistic gaming; however you use your PC, with DDR3 memory you can do it quicker.

G550Up to 4GB;

(Technically support 8G, without mass production plan yet)

DDR3 800/1066MHz DRAM

High Performance DDR3 Memory



3D Enhanced Audio



Keycap Shape

Ergonomic design

Rubber Feeling

Lenovo Special design, the same with the one using in Thinkpad

Support Structure

Dual plate structure, more strong structure, splash prove and anti radiation

Longer Key Distance

Brings better typing feeling

Pitch=19.05mm

Pitch=

19.05mm

Precise Key gap

Full size keyboard as desktop offering the best typing feeling and minimum typing mistake

Ergonomic Keyboard



Numeric Keyboard











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G550 will configure 15.6 inch HD LED1366*768 (220 nits)

15.6 inch




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2

3

4

5 6

8

9

1. Camera

2. Screen

3. Lenovo Logo

4. OneKey

5. Power key

6. Touch LED

7. Numeric keyboard

8. Keyboard

9. Touch Pad

10. LED

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SD card slot

Wireless Switch

Audio Jack

Express card slot

USB2.0LAN port VGA port HDMIAir Vent

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Right

USB2.0 DC power input











Preload Operating System Introduction

There’re 4 different operating system for G550 :

1. Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Business2. Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium3. Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Basic4. Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Starter

Notice: the OS language version depend on country list



VeriFace™ 3.5

Power2Go V5

Ready Comm 5.0

Adobe Reader 9.0.1

Easy Capture

Energy Management Software 3.0

OneKey Rescue System 6.0

NIS 2009

G550 Software Applications



G550 – Software Features

Daily usage Care

• Adobe Reader 9.0.1

• Ready Comm 5.0

• Easy Capture

• OneKey TM Rescue System 6.0

• NIS 2009

• Lenovo Energy Management

Software 3.0



Face recognition software gives customers a cool and fun way to logon to the PC easily and friendly.

Your face is your password

Supports multiple users

File encryption/decryptionEncrypt and decrypt sensitive files, using your face as the password!

Login log reviewCheck who has tried to log into your computer

Leave a video messageUnauthorized users can leave a video message for the computer owner to view when they return.

Live detectionStops unauthorized users from using a photo of the owner to log in. Checks head movement and other characteristics to determine if a real person or a photo

NEW!

Users can enable/ disable the live detection or set the sensitivity level according to their preference.

VeriFace™ Face Recognition



Integrated communications management software provides a single intuitive interface to create, manage and share internet connections.

Single user interface for all networking requirements

Easy to set up direct peer-to-peer connections to quickly transfer files between 2 computers*

Ready Comm











G550 – Testing & Troubleshooting

The purpose of this ATTACHMENT is to provide a systematic method of isolating problems you may have with the lenovo 3000 series Notebook Computer. We assume that you have a basic understanding of DOS based computer systems as well as knowledge of standard troubleshooting procedures. This file is written under the assumption that the problems are indeed related with Net book itself. The improper usage and application software problems are excluded in this chapter.

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Troubleshooting



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