Lenovo IdeaPad Z500
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1. e Press any key on the keyboard 15 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 E Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time shut it down To shut down your computer Open the Charms and then select Settings ios 16 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 8 Touch screen operation on select models The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet using the multi touch screen or like a traditional notebook computer using the keyboard and touchpad E Multi touch gestures You can touch the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of tasks Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Tap Tap once on an item Performs an action such as starting an app opening a link or performing a command Similar to left clicking with a mouse Press and hold Press your finger down and leave it there for a moment Allows you to see detailed information before selecting an action Can also open a menu with more options Similar to right clicking with a mouse 17 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 18 continued Frequently used gestures Pinch Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen Rotate Place two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand Slide Drag your finger across the screen Tasks performed Zooms in and out on visual apps such as pictures and maps Can also jump to the beginning or end of a2. ssssssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnmnnn 23 Chapter 4 Troubleshooung rii ee Ga ia ete ee 24 Fregucniiy asked gues HONS cansan e nE a O N O 24 Troubles NOONE aoii anaia A a R a stints 26 Trademarks sisirin r i E a aAa 29 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Top view m Z400 OOOODOOoOoOooRD Seeuecueusuugums CL JDULDULDLDODUDUDUO ESS eee sees L JUVUVUVUVUUULUUL ULUL GGG Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 2Z500 P500 OUNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WLUULUDUDDUULUT IUD UUU VVU CL JUDUWDUUDUUDULE JUUU L JUVUVUVUUVULUUVUU DL JUUUOUUUU Note The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally Attention e 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 Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing voice narration Built in microphone or audio recording Wireless LAN Connect to the wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio antennas Computer display The computer display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output Note Select models may have a multi touch screen Please refer to the actual product For details see Touch screen operation on select models on page 17
3. Power button Press this button to turn on the computer Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse Touchpad To move the pointer on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move Touchpad buttons The functions of the left right side correspond to that of the left right mouse button on a conventional mouse Note You can enable disable the touchpad by pressing F6 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Hotkeys The hotkeys are located on the function key row on the keyboard You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkey Z400 Z Esc VUVOUUVUVUUVUUUL t ScrLk Enables disables Airplane Mutes unmutes the sound mode car L Decreases the volume level Displays all currently active apps Turns on off the backlight of the LCD screen Increases the volume level Ex mie Toggles the display between the computer and an external device Closes the currently active window Refreshes the desktop or the Decreases display brightness currently active window Iie dacates Enables disables the touchpad E Increases display brightness N Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer E Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys you can change operational features instantly T
4. Support file do one of the following e Select Settings charm then select Help e Press Windows key F1 6 You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer You can also get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More to explore 22 Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required Note To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery system your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and the OneKey Recovery system program files This default partition is hidden for security reasons which explains why the available disk space is less than the stated capacity E Backing up the system partition You can back up the system partition to an image file To back up the system partition Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Click System Backup Select a back up location and click Next to start the backup Notes e You can choose a back up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device e The back up process may take a while e The back up process is only available when Windows can be started normally E Restoring You can choos
5. jack is not used Speakers are selected as the playback device Discharge and recharge the battery 27 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work A startup problem The Microsoft Windows operating system does not start A backup problem Backup cannot be made Other problems Your computer does not respond The computer does not start from a device you want The connected external device does not work 28 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 In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the EFI Boot device priority correctly Use the OneKey Recovery system to restore the system partition to its original status or a previously created back up point For details about the OneKey Recovery system see Lenovo OneKey Recovery system on page 23 You are not currently using a Windows operating system There is not enough space to store the backed up data You will need to free more space on the destination device To turn off your computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer still does not respond remove the AC adapter Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation D
6. up process try the following steps Close all open programs and then restart the back up process Check to see if the destination media is damaged If it is replace the damaged media Otherwise select another destination path and try again When do I need to restore the system to its original factory status Use this feature when the operating system fails to start If you have any critical data on the computer that you want to save back it up before starting the recovery process 24 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting E BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility The BIOS setup utility is a ROM based software program It displays basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices security hardware mode and other user preferences How can I start the BIOS setup utility To start the BIOS setup utility Shut down the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup How can I change the boot mode There are two boot modes UEFI and Legacy To change the boot mode start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu When do I need to change the boot mode The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI mode If you choose to install a legacy Windows operating system that is any operating system prior to Windows 8 on your computer you must change the boot mode to Legacy support A legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed until you chan
7. cifications for my computer You can find the hardware specifications for your computer on the printed flyers which came with your computer Where can I find warranty information For the warranty applicable to your computer including the warranty period and type of warranty service see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer m Drivers and preinstalled software Where are the installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled desktop software Your computer did not come with any installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software If you need to reinstall any preinstalled software you can find the installation program located on the D partition of your hard disk If you cannot find the installation program there you can also download it from the Lenovo consumer support website Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer If your computer is preinstalled with a Windows operating system Lenovo provides drivers for all the hardware devices that you need on the D partition of your hard disk You can also download the latest device drivers from the Lenovo consumer support website m Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with any recovery discs Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its original factory status What can I do if the back up process fails If you can start the backup but it fails during the back
8. configuration process may include the procedures below e Accepting the end user license agreement e Configuring the Internet connection e Registering the operating system e Creating a user account Operati ng system interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces the Start screen and the Windows desktop To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop do one of the following e Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen e Press the Windows key D To switch from desktop to Start screen do one of the following e Select Start C from the Charms e Move the pointer to the lower left corner and then select the Start screen thumbnail when it is displayed Start screen Desktop Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 The Charms The five Charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks and are always available regardless of which app you are currently in To display the Charms do one of the following e Move the pointer to the upper right or lower right corner until the Charms bar is displayed e Press Windows key C e Use one finger to swipe in from the right edge of the screen until the Charms bar is displayed on select models Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find whatever you are looking for including apps settings and files t a Ba al 2 eo ie J 13 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 14 Share charm The Share charm let
9. e to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back up point To restore the system partition Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Click System Recovery The computer will restart to the recovery environment Follow the on screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back up point Notes e The recovery process is irreversible Make sure to back up any data you wish to save on the system partition before starting the recovery process e The recovery process may take a while So be sure to connect the AC adapter to your computer during the recovery process e The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally If Windows cannot be started then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Shut down the computer Press the Novo button From the Novo button menu select the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system and press Enter 23 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions by category E Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your computer contains safety precautions for using your computer Read and follow all the precautions when using your computer Where can I find the hardware spe
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11. em administrator to clear your user password If you forget your hard disk drive password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service If you forget your supervisor password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service The battery power is getting low Connect the AC adapter to the computer The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power on self test POST Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Make sure that The battery is charged The operating temperature is within the acceptable range See Chapter 2 Use and care Information of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide Note If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range have the computer serviced The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work Computer screen problems The screen is blank The screen is unreadable or distorted Incorrect characters appear on the screen Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speak
12. er even when the volume is turned up Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty Or Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer then press any key or the power button If the system still does not return from sleep mode your system has stopped responding and you cannot turn off the computer reset the computer Unsaved data may be lost To reset the computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer is still not reset remove the AC adapter Do the following If you are using the AC adapter or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on press F12 to make the screen brighter If the power indicator is in blinking press the power button to resume from the sleep mode If the problem persists follow the solution in the following problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Press F9 to confirm whether the backlight for the LCD screen has been turned off Make sure that The display device driver is installed correctly The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set The monitor type is correct Did you install the operating system or programs correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced Make sure that The Mute function is off The headphone
13. ge the boot mode Getting help How can I contact the customer support center See Chapter 3 Getting help and service of the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide 25 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting Display problems When I turn on the computer nothing appears on the screen When I turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank screen My screen goes blank while the computer is on Password problems forgot my password Sleep problems The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately turns off 26 If the screen is blank make sure that The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet The computer power is on Press the power button again for confirmation If these items are properly set and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced Restore the system partition to its original status or a previously created back up point using the OneKey Recovery system If you still see only the cursor on the screen have the computer serviced Your screen saver or power management may be enabled Do one of the following to exit from the screen saver or to resume from sleep mode Press any key on the keyboard Press the power button Press F9 to confirm whether the backlight for the LCD screen has been turned off If you forget your user password ask the syst
14. isable the sleep timer when you are working on the network See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility Make sure that the EFI Boot device priority in the BIOS setup utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want Press the Novo button when the computer is powered off and select Boot Device Menu Then select the device you want the computer to start from Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB while the computer power is on otherwise you might damage your computer When using a high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive use external device power adapter Otherwise the device may not be recognized or system shut down may result Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo Onekey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both 29 lenovo V1 0 en US ANATOLO
15. ist of the apps currently running in the background Swiping in from the right edge of the screen displays the Charms 20 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to wireless LAN Enabling wireless connection To confirm that Airplane mode is disabled go to the desktop and check the notification area If you see the B icon displayed on the lower right then Airplane mode is on Otherwise y play 8 P wireless function is enabled Note Airplane mode should be disabled by default If Airplane mode is on do one of the following to enable the wireless function e Press F7 to disable Airplane mode e Open the Charms and select Settings fee gt all to open the Network configuration page and then toggle the Airplane mode switch to Off Connecting to a wireless LAN After wireless has been enabled the computer will automatically scan for available wireless networks and display them in the wireless LAN network list To connect to a wireless network click the network name in the list and then click Connect Note Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for connection To connect to one of those networks ask the network administrator or the Internet service provider ISP for the security key or passphrase 21 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 e Help and support If you have any problems using the operating system see the Windows Help and Support file To open the Windows Help and
16. lenovo Lenovo Z P Series User Guide v1 0 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 8 If you are using another Windows operating system some operations may be slightly different If you are using other operating systems some operations may not apply to you e The features described in this guide are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide e The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product e This manual applies to the following models Lenovo Z400 Z500 Z400 Touch Z500 Touch P400 Touch P500 The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo Z500 unless otherwise stated Regulatory Notice The Regulatory Notice provides information about the radio frequency and safety standards Be sure to read it before using wireless devices on your computer To refer to it go to http www lenovo com click Support and then click User s guides and manuals First Edition September 2012 Copyright Lenovo 2012 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subj
17. list Turns an object Note Not all items can be rotated depending upon the app Pans or scrolls through lists and pages Can also move an object or be used to draw or write depending upon app Similar to pressing and holding to pan and to scrolling with a mouse Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 continued Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swipe Start from any edge of the screen then swipe inwards toward the center Swiping down from the top edge or up from the bottom edge displays a task bar on the bottom of the screen with app commands including save edit and delete If you have an app currently open you can also e Swipe from the top edge to halfway down the screen without lifting your finger to dock that app on the left or right side of the screen This allows you to keep two apps open simultaneously in a split screen format e Swipe from the top edge straight down to the bottom edge of the screen continuously without lifting your finger to close the currently open app 19 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 continued Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swiping in from the left edge can e Bring in and open an app currently running in the background If there is more than one currently open app you can e Swipe in from the left to bring in an app and without lifting your finger push that app back off the left edge of the screen quickly This displays a l
18. moving a memory card Push the memory card in until you hear a click Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Note Before removing the memory card disable it by using the Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Right side view E Combo audio jack Connects to headsets Notes e The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones e The recording function may not be supported if third party headphones or headsets are connected due to different industry standards FE USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 8 El Optical drive Reads burns optical discs E Kensington slot Attach a security lock not supplied here 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 Notes e 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 judgment or warranty regarding the function quality or performance of locking devices and security feat
19. o use this function press and hold Fn then press one of the function keys H Z400 HGOOCCOCGOGOCOCQCCOCCAEEA EJ Besseseeseessmc WESseeseseeeunc O OT te SS Geeeeeeeeemue a0 eam E i j ala Z500 P500 OO UO O EL UJUUUUUUUUUUUUVEE LJUUUVUULJUUVUUL JULIE ooo o a E0 Dooie 2 jee eso The following describes the features of each function key Fn PgUp Enables disables the scroll lock Fn PgDn Activates the system request Fn Home Activates the pause function Fn End Activates the break function Fn Space on select models Enables disables the keyboard backlight Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Left side view SoG amp pL epee JIC O I Oo E A uU B G ee OUUU oyyy oo SF AC power adapter Connect the AC power adapter here jack When the computer is off press this button to start the Lenovo Recovery Novo button system or the BIOS setup utility or to enter the boot menu Note For details see Lenovo OneKey Recovery system on page 23 Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur VGA port Connects to external display devices RJ 45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network HDMI port Connects to devices wi
20. or that device After the driver has been installed you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps Note Typically Windows detects a new device after connecting it and then installs the driver automatically However some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting Check the documentation provided by the device s manufacturer before connecting the device Before disconnecting a USB storage device make sure your computer has finished transferring data by that device Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of Windows to remove the device before disconnecting Note If your USB device uses a power cord connect the device to a power source before connecting it Otherwise the device may not be recognized m Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory card e Secure Digital SD card e MultiMediaCard MMC 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 in 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 Re
21. s you send links photos and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in C Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen a Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices such as digital cameras TVs or printers fee Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer Also you can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when using the desktop screen lenovo Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down When you have finished working with your computer you can put it to sleep or shut it down Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away from your computer for a short time put the computer to sleep When the computer is in sleep mode you can quickly wake it to resume use bypassing the startup process To put the computer to sleep do one of the following e Close the display panel e Press the power button e Open the Charms and then select Settings tk Power Sleep Note Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep mode 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 e Press the power button
22. th HDMI inputs such as a TV or an external display USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 8 Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here Note For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 8 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer E Connecting to wired LAN Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet Cable e Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line DSL e DSLisa family of related technologies that bring high speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines Hardware connection Cable DSL TV cable Telephone line Splitter Splitter Cable modem DSL modem B99909900000050000559 D Not supplied Note The above diagrams are for reference only Actual connection method may vary Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Connecting USB devices Your computer comes with two 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 f
23. ures Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Front view E System status indicators 10 Symbol O SSSSSS T Indicator Power Battery Indicator status On solid white Blinking Off On solid white On solid amber Blinking slowly white Blinking slowly amber Blinking quickly amber Charge Status Charging Discharging Discharging Charging Charging Charging Discharging OLUM MLA Meaning The computer is powered on The computer is in sleep mode and is connected to the AC power adapter The computer is powered off The battery has more than 80 charge The battery has more than 20 charge The battery has between 5 and 20 charge The battery has between 20 and 80 charge When the battery reaches 80 charge the light will stop blinking However charging will continue until the battery is fully charged The battery has less than 20 charge When battery charge reaches 20 the blinking color will change to white The battery has less than 5 charge Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Bottom view m 2400 2Z500 P500 El Speakers Provide audio output Note The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 12 Configuring the operating system for the first time You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used The
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