Lenovo IdeaPad Z380
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1. Your computer supports the following types of memory cards Secure Digital SD card MultiMediaCard MMC e Secure Digital PRO SD PRO Memory Stick MS e xD Picture xD card Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time Notes This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth etc Inserting a memory card Q Push the dummy card 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 amp Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing a memory card Push the memory card until you hear a click Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Note Before removing the memory card disable it via Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption 17 Chapter 2 Learning the basics E Connecting USB devices Your computer comes with 3 or 4 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 is 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 driver2. VIEW danasnje ded oda o a od bi je da E marseies 5 EFONE VIEW legi si i ia ote E E eee 6 DOON VIEW eona dno ja AE 7 Chapter 2 Learning the basiCs aaa aaa aan aan aan aan anna aaa anna 9 PISE LISE P E sao ada Bi a ao O E SERA 9 sine AC adapter and DAMETY quasi ola zao nal E loi alaba 11 Usine the touchpad sealed iak odi kaui o soda 13 Usine tie Key DO at e sins odana et o dina 14 Connecting external AS VICES asa t siacdoisigs akni ra adja dadaas o 17 Special keys and DURON S 210 uses loodo pisala ji illa 19 oVStem Sta Us INdICATO FS sisanne A 23 Secur ne VY OUI COM PULE zaednagii doni tastes aja evi i a dode 24 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet aan aan aan aan anna 26 WV IESG onne CON iatese Shaina a E Bas 26 Wireless CONNEC Oaai nann a GG ll ia 28 Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system aaa 30 OrieKey Rescue sy Steni granna n a ea A 30 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ann 32 Frequently asked questons ca a ed ob E 32 Troup zimom m vr m e 34 Appendix A CRU instructions ona aaa aa aan 39 Replaane the Dattery Packs ste jasko dvoje N 39 Replacing the hard diska ive uze o kadeti sk i ve 40 Replacing MEO esa u io aa oi o ij S ajd jah 46 Replacing the wireless LAN Gad sna pra aan i stajala late k i 49 Removing he Optical ATIVE ea g salo bak oo nosa 51 TrademarkS s anoda aaa avanje dd e aK 53 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer es Top view E Lenovo IdeaPad 2380 2480 2485 Chapter 1
3. automatically to decrease the heat produced by the CPU Consequently you might experience lower system performance when the computer is running in super silent mode e Efficient thermal dissipation mode If large programs are running switch your computer to efficient thermal dissipation mode to allow more efficient thermal dissipation To switch to efficient thermal dissipation mode repeatedly press the thermal management button until is highlighted 21 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 22 Performing dust cleaning Dust tends to accumulate around the heat sink of the computer s CPU over time reducing the dissipation capability of the heat sink You can reduce the amount of accumulated dust by performing dust cleaning To perform dust cleaning repeatedly press the thermal management button until iS highlighted Dust cleaning will start after about three seconds When dust cleaning is activated the heat dissipation fan spins at high and low speed alternatively to allow dust to be discharged A complete dust cleaning process takes several minutes to complete You can cancel the process at any time by switching the computer to standard super silent or efficient thermal dissipation mode Upon completion the computer returns to the previous mode when dust cleaning was activated Note We recommend you perform dust cleaning at least once a month to reduce the amount of dust accumulation around the heat sink Place your computer in a
4. clean environment with good ventilation when performing dust cleaning Chapter 2 Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status im ER Power status indicator A Battery status indicator Ey Caps lock indicator amp 23 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 24 Securing your computer This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use 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 Refer to the Left side view on page 4 for the location of the Kensington slot Notes 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 judgement or warranty regarding the function quality or performance of locking devices and security features Using VeriFace VeriFace is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot extracts key features of your face and creates a digital map that becomes the system s password If you want to activate VeriFac
5. computer e Front view Oo0000000000000000000000000000000N 000 EH Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here Note For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 17 Fi System status For details see System status indicators on page 23 indicators Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer se Bottom view EH Lenovo IdeaPad 2380 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Lenovo IdeaPad 2480 2485 2580 2585 EH Battery latch The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack manual secured in place PJ Battery pack For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 11 KI Optical drive Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment fy Battery latch The spring loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack spring loaded secured in place Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 First use E Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer E Connecting to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase To charge the battery and begin using your computer insert the battery pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on AC power Installing the battery pack Refer to the supplied Setup Poster to install the battery pack Connecting the computer to an
6. for details on how to pair the device with your computer 18 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 Special keys and buttons EL O VK O O KK KS KS EEE EN mamama OU DL J000 O O O T O O da O O gagag al m OneKey Rescue system button El e When the computer is powered off press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Rescue system In Windows operating system press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Note For details see OneKey Rescue system on page 30 19 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 20 Cap Sensor buttons Volume buttons gp A Mute Unmute EJ Volume down El Volume up OneKey Theater button H Lenovo OneKey Theater provides five scenario modes for using your computer in different ways normal mode movie mode music mode picture mode and intelligent mode These modes are preset enhancements by Lenovo to improve visual and aural experiences via your computer in different usage scenarios You can manually choose between normal movie and intelligent mode Picture or music mode is automatically selected if your computer is in intelligent mode To manually select a desired mode e Press and release the OneKey Theater button to display the on screen menu Keep pressing and releasing the button until the icon of your desired mode is highlighted The computer switches to the selected mode after 2 seconds Nor
7. temperature between 50 F and 86 F 10 C 30 C e Full charge or discharge is not required 11 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 12 Removing the battery pack If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service etc remove the battery pack from the computer Before removing the battery pack make sure the computer has been shut down Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is replaced with an incorrect type there may be danger of an explosion The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment pay attention to the following points Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack Do not short circuit the battery pack Keep the battery pack away from children 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 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 8 Using the touchpad EH Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move F1 Touchpad button The function of the left righ
8. DRAM is used on the computer you are servicing the card must be installed in SLOT 0 El lower slot but not in SLOT 1 Ey upper slot To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly do as follows Turn the computer on Hold F2 during startup The BIOS setup utility screen opens The Total Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer 48 Appendix A CRU instructions e Replacing the wireless LAN card To replace the wireless LAN card do the following Q Turn off the computer then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and then turn the computer over amp Remove the battery pack Remove the Optical drive Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover Q Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables one black one white KB NN RY N 49 Appendix A CRU instructions Take out the wireless LAN card EJ hu QS Install the new wireless LAN card Reinstall and tighten the screw Reconnect the two wireless LAN cables one black one white Note When installing or reinstalling the wireless LAN card make sure to plug the black cable into the jack labeled 1 and the white cable into the jack labeled 2 Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screw Reinstall the battery pack Turn the computer over again Connect the AC adapter and the cabl
9. Getting to know your computer E Lenovo IdeaPad 2580 2585 OOOOOO UU O JUL OCIO Attention e The dashed part is invisible e Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees 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 nom Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Integrated Use the camera for video communication camera Wireless module The built in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless antennas radio Note Wireless module antennas may be placed in different positions 2a 2b depending on different configurations Computer display The computer display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound Power button Press this button to turn on the computer OneKey Rescue Press this button to start OneKey Rescue system when the system button computer is powered off Note For details see OneKey Rescue system on page 30 Cap sensor For details see Cap Sensor buttons on page 20 buttons Built in The built in microphone with noise reduction can be microphone used for video conferencing voice narration or simple audio recordings Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse Note For details see Using the touchpad on page 13 Chapter 1 Getting to know your compute
10. 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 Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices on select models If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly with other Bluetooth enabled devices such as notebook computers PDAs and cell phones You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space Note The actual maximum range may vary due to interference and transmission barriers To get the best possible connection speed place the device as near your computer as possible Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer Press Fn F5 to make configuration Notes e When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function turn it off to save battery power e You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer before you can transfer data between them Read the documentation supplied with the Bluetooth enabled device
11. e After recovery disc creation number the discs appropriately for use in their correct order The first disc created will be used to start the computer in the case of a system failure 31 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 8 Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer See Chapter 1 Important safety information of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide How can I prevent problems with my computer See Chapter 2 Use and care Information of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide What are the main hardware features of my computer More information can be found in Chapter 1 and 2 Where can I find the detailed specifications for my computer See http consumersupport lenovo com I need to upgrade a device or I need to replace one of the following the hard disk drive memory or the keyboard See Appendix A CRU instructions on page 39 of this guide Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with a recovery disc For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo see Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system on page 30 Where are the installation discs for preinstalled programs Installation discs for preinstalled programs are not supplied with Windows preinstalled computers You can visit the Lenovo consumer support Web si
12. e for the first time click the VeriFace icon on the desktop to register your facial image Notes e The face registration and verification works best in an environment with steady and even light e You can determine whether to use this function when you log on the system For more details on VeriFace see the software help Chapter 2 Learning the basics E 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 Enter your password at the prompt The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password Note This password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination For details about how to set the password see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility Note To enter BIOS setup utility press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up 25 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet 26 As a global network the Internet connects computers worldwide providing services such as e mailing information searching electronic commerce Web browsing and entertainment You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways Wired connection use physical wiring to connect Wireless network technology connect without wiring Wired connection Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect
13. ed in the Boot priority order list Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts 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 Appendix A CRU instructions Note The illustrations used in this chapter are of the Lenovo IdeaPad Z480 unless otherwise stated amp Replacing the battery pack Note Use only the battery provided by Lenovo Any other battery could ignite or explode To replace the battery pack do the following Turn off the computer or enter hibernation mode Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Unlock the manual battery latch KB Holding the spring loaded battery latch in the unlocked position H remove the battery pack in the direc tion shown by the arrow E Install a fully charged battery pack Q Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position Q Turn the computer over and reconnect the AC adapter 39 Appendix A CRU instructions 40 Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacit
14. electrical outlet Connect the power cord to the AC adapter amp Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer firmly amp Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet E Turning on the computer Press the power button to turn on the computer E Configuring the operating system You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used The configuration process may include the procedures below Accepting the end user license agreement Configuring the Internet connection Registering the operating system Creating a user account Chapter 2 Learning the basics 10 Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer you can put it into sleep state or shut it down Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time put the computer into sleep state When the computer is in sleep state you can quickly wake it to resume use and bypass the startup process To put the computer into sleep state do one of the following Click amp and select Sleep from the Start menu e Press Fn F1 Note Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep state 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 Press the po
15. ent cover i b Remove the compartment cover PJ 41 Appendix A CRU instructions Remove the frame fixing screws gg Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 42 Appendix A CRU instructions Q Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow B Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 43 Appendix A CRU instructions Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame H Lenovo IdeaPad 2380 44 Appendix A CRU instructions Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other then push it firmly into space Reinstall the frame fixing screws Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screw Reinstall the battery pack Turn the computer over again Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again 45 Appendix A CRU instructions 46 Replacing memory You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double data rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory DDR3 SDRAM available as an option in the memory slot of your computer DDR3 SDRAMs are available in various capacities Note Use only the memory types supported by your computer If you incorrectly install optional memory or install an unsupported memory type a warning beep will sound when you try to s
16. ere is critical data on your current partition back it up before you run this recovery feature 33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting amp Troubleshooting If you do not find your problem here see Chapter 2 The following section only describes problems that might negate the need to refer to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2 Display problems When turn on the computer nothing appears on ihe screen When turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank screen My screen goes blank while the computer is on 34 If the screen is blank make sure that The battery is installed correctly 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 The memory is installed correctly If these items are properly set and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced Restore backed up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to the original factory contents using OneKey Rescue 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 or hibernation mode Touch the touchpad Press any key on the keyboard Press the power button Press Fn F2 to confirm wh
17. es to the computer again 50 Appendix A CRU instructions a Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive do the following Remove the Optical drive Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover amp Remove the screw shown in the illustration Jj Gently pull the optical drive out H SS lt 4 MJ BS o LZ 51 Appendix A CRU instructions The following table provides a list of CRUs for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions TS tp Poster User Guide Acad PO PowercordtorACadaper Of Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Wireless LAN card Optical drive 52 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey VeriFace Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both NVIDIA and Optimus are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries Other company products or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others 53 lenovo New World New Thinking www lenovo com V1 0_en US L LOZ BUIUD OACUETO
18. ether the backlight for the LCD screen has been turned off Password problems forgot my password Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a letter Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 Z480 Z485 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If you forget your user password you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed If you forget your HDD 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 numeric lock function is on To disable it press Fn F8 Sleep or hibernation problems The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately turns off The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power on self test POST The battery power is getting low Connect the AC adapter to the computer or replace the battery with a fully charged one Make sure that The battery is cha
19. is the reason the available disk space is less than it claims The exact available hard disk space depends on the file size of the mirror image file based on the size of operating system and preinstalled software Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery within Windows operating system In Windows operating system double click the OneKey Recovery system Icon on the desktop to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery Within the program you can back up the system partition on the hard disk drive other storage devices or by creating recovery discs Notes The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your computer e After the recovery discs are burned please number them so that you can use them in the correct order e Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation of recovery discs however an appropriate external optical drive is needed to physically create the recovery discs For more instructions see the Help file of Lenovo OneKey Recov ery Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system without Windows operating system In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded follow the steps below to access OneKey Rescue system Shut down your computer e Press the A key to launch OneKey Rescue system Within the program you can choose to restore your system partition to the original factory status or to a previously gene
20. lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 Z480 2485 580 7585 User Guide v1 0 included manuals before using your computer e 27 1010 Notes e Before using the product be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 7 If you are using other Windows operating system some operations may be slightly different If you are using other operating systems some operations may not apply to you The features described in this guide are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer and or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide e The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad 2480 unless otherwise stated e The illustrations in this manual may differ from the product you are using Regulatory Notice e To refer to it go to http consumersupport lenovo com and click User guides and manuals First Edition December 2011 O Copyright Lenovo 2011 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Contents Chapter 1 Getting to know your Computer aaa aan aaa aaa aan anna 1 Koa m mer m m bicetiiomansentenaiagsietens 1 LE ES VIC We a e i i dd o dd dt o di 4 RJEhI 510
21. mal mode The default mode za Theater mode Provides enhanced visual and audio output Intelligent mode Automatically switch your computer between movie music and picture mode according to the program that is running Notes e You can enable or disable the OneKey Theater feature via the Start menu Some programs may not be compatible with intelligent mode Chapter 2 Learning the basics Thermal management button B The thermal management button can be used to switch the computer between different work modes and thus control the speed at which the heat dissipation fan spins You can choose between standard super silent or efficient thermal dissipation mode You can also activate the dust cleaning feature by pressing and releasing the thermal control button e Standard mode Standard mode is the factory default mode It is the recommended work mode for most programs Super silent mode If your computer is not running large programs and you want a silent work environment switch your computer to super silent mode To switch to super silent mode repeatedly press the thermal management button until iS highlighted The computer will switch to super silent mode after about three seconds Note The heat dissipation fan spins at relatively low speeds in super silent mode and thus dissipates less heat than in other modes If large programs are running the system may lower the voltage of the CPU central processing unit
22. n blinking press the power button to resume from the sleep mode If the problem persist follow the solution in the following problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Press Fn F2 to confirm whether 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 Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the vol ume is turned up Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indica tor shows empty Or Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not o work A startup problem The Microsoft Windows oper ating system does not start Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Make sure that The Mute function is off The headphone jack is not used Speakers are selected as the playback device Discharge and recharge the 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 In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility make sure that the ha
23. o S S OE AG 15 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 16 The following describes the features of each function key Fn Esc Fn F1 Fn F2 Fn F3 Fn F4 Fn F5 Fn F6 Fn F8 Lenovo IdeaPad 2380 2480 2485 Fn F9 Fn F10 Fn F11 Fn F12 Fn Insert Lenovo IdeaPad 2580 2585 Fn PgUp Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 2480 2485 Fn PrtSc Fn Home Fn End Fn PgDn Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 Z480 Z485 Fn 7 V Fn gt amp Turn on off the integrated camera Enter sleep mode Turn on off the backlight of the LCD screen Open the interface for the display device switch to select this notebook or an external display Open the interface for display resolution settings Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings On Off Enable Disable the touchpad Enable Disable the numeric keypad Start Pause playback of Windows Media Player Stop playback of Windows Media Player Skip to the previous track Skip to the next track Enable Disable the scroll lock Activate the system request Activate the pause function Activate the break function Activate the insert function Increase Decrease display brightness Increase Decrease sound volume Chapter 2 Learning the basics Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built in features and connection capabilities Using memory cards not supplied
24. r e Left side view W AAE TTT N S EE Kensington slot Attach a security lock not supplied here Note For details see Attaching a security lock not supplied on page 24 E Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur E VGA port Connects to external display devices EI RJ 45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network Note For details see Wired connection on page 26 Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a E HDMI port Pee O USB 3 0 port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 18 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Right side view EH Lenovo IdeaPad 2380 Q ORO lt oCo Tr E Lenovo IdeaPad 2480 2485 2580 2585 a EAN s ot owe j E Headphone jack Connects to external headphones Attention e Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing KI Microphone jack Connects to external microphones Optical drive Reads Burns optical discs USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 18 Fy AC power Connect the AC adapter here adapter jack Note For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 11 Chapter 1 Getting to know your
25. r the connection WiMAX WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area providing high speed broadband access without the need for cables Note Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet E Using Wi Fi WiMAX on select models Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications press Fn F5 to make configuration Hardware connection Wi Fi WiMAX network mi HE Access point Not supplied Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer 29 Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system 30 OneKey Rescue system Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy to use program that can be used to back up the data on your system partition C drive for easy restore when required You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operating system Attention In order to utilize the features of the OneKey Rescue system your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and OneKey Rescue system program files This default partition is hidden for security reasons and
26. rated backup Note The recovery process is irreversible Make sure to back up any critical data before using the recovery feature Creating a recovery disc s Your computer does not ship with a recovery disc You can use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system to create a recovery disc s which can be used to start and restore your computer in case of a system failure To create a recovery disc s Insert a recordable disc into the optical drive on your computer Note If your computer does not come with an integrated optical drive or if the integrated optical drive does not support disc creating connect an appropriate external optical drive to your computer In Windows press the OneKey Rescue system button to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery system On the main screen click Create Recovery Disc Choose the type of recovery disc s You can create three types of recovery disc s recovery disc s with existing backup image recovery disc s from the current system partition and factory default recovery disc s Select the type of recovery disc you want to create and follow the on screen instructions Insert additional recordable disc s when prompted Notes e The estimated number of discs needed will be displayed before the process of creating the recovery disc s begins To minimize the number of discs needed use recordable DVDs as the media Also make sure your optical drive is compatible with the disc intended for use
27. rd disk drive is included in the Boot priority order correctly Use the OneKey Rescue system to help solve or identify your problem For details about OneKey Rescue system see Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system on page 30 OneKey Rescue system problems Backup cannot be made Fail to restore system partition e to factory default 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 hard disk space on your system partition C drive The system partition such as the partition size or the drive capacity of C has been modified 37 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Other problems 38 Your computer does not respond The computer does not start from a device you want The connected external device does not work 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 and the battery Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility Make sure that the Boot priority order in the BIOS setup utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility make sure that the device is includ
28. rged 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 35 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting The computer does not return from sleep mode and ihe com puter does not work If the computer does not return from sleep mode it may have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted Check the power indicator If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer then press any key or the power button If your computer is in hibernation mode or power off state connect the AC adapter to the computer then press the power button to resume operation Note 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 and the battery Computer screen problems 36 The screen is blank The screen is unreadable or distorted Incorrect characters appear on the screen Do the following If you are using the AC adapter or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on press Fn to make the screen brighter If the power indicator is i
29. t side corresponds to that of the left right mouse button on a conventional mouse Note You can enable disable the touchpad using Fn F6 When the touchpad indicator is lit the touchpad is disabled 13 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 14 Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard Numeric keypad Lenovo IdeaPad 2380 2480 2485 The keyboard has keys that when enabled work as a 10 key numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press Fn F8 Geeseeceueesems LJUVA maa i i o u u u i JEJ L JUUVUVUUVVUUUULJL JEJEJ UUL JUUL Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 Z585 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key OOO OOOOOOOGOOOOOIT NS oe ee eae LJ UUU UUU LD a0 L JUVUUVUUVUVUVUUVUUUULJE gel LJWUUL_ JUUL Chapter 2 Learning the basics E Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys you can change operational features instantly To use this function press and hold Fn then press one of the function keys pJ Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 7480 Z485 F6 E7 F8 F9 F10 FH F12 PrtSc Insert Delete Home End PgUp PgDn gi Ea u I lt al SysRq ScrLk Pause Break DOO OJ L JL LIL ILJL IL ILIJE IL ILIL JL JUULIL msssssnuaa aus B
30. tart the computer To install a DDR3 SDRAM do the following Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to reduce any static electricity in your body which could damage the DDR3 SDRAM Do not touch the contact edge of the DDR3 SDRAM Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery again Remove the Optical drive Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Remove the screw that secure the compartment cover W b Remove the compartment cover J Up Yj 4 Ws 2 Appendix A CRU instructions Q If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time Be sure to save the old DDRS SDRAM for future use Align the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the DDR3 SDRAM into the socket at a 30 45 angle Push the DDR3 SDRAM inward toward the socket until the latches on After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps reinstall the compartment cover Reinstall and tighten the screw Reinstall the battery Turn the computer over again Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again 47 Appendix A CRU instructions Note If only one DDR3 S
31. te to find all preinstalled software downloads By default you can find some installation backups for certain preinstalled software in the APP folder under the D driver How can I contact the customer support center See Chapter 3 Getting help and service of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide 32 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 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 How can I install the device drivers A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer If your computer is pre installed with an operating system Lenovo provides all drivers that you need in your hard disk What can I do if the backup process fails If you can start the backup feature without a problem but it fails during the backup process please try the following steps Close other programs then restart the backup process Check if the destination media is damaged try to select another path and then try again When do I need to restore the system to the factory status You can use this feature when your system fails or you need to re install your operating system This will restore your computer back to the initial status when you first booted up your computer after receiving it from the store If th
32. the computer to the Internet Cable Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line DSL DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet E Hardware connection Cable DSL TV cable Telephone line Splitter Splitter DSL modem Cable modem oe Co OOO m ussssssuuu m sssssssuus m sssssusssssu LUJU ssssssusussuuu OUOU OLODI OD g O00 sssssmus w Not supplied Note The above diagrams are for reference only Actual connection method may vary E Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer 27 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet a Wireless connection 28 Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers Divided by the signal scales wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards Wi Fi Wi Fi networks cover a small physical area like a home office or small group of buildings An access point is necessary fo
33. wer button Press any key on the keyboard Shutting down your computer If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two shut it down To shut down your computer click amp and select Shut down from the Start menu Chapter 2 Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery E Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area Note As each computer user has different habits and needs it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last There are two main factors e The amount of energy stored in the battery when you commence work e The way you use your computer for example how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display E Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is low you need to charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged one You need to charge the battery in any of the following situations e When you purchase a new battery If the battery status indicator starts blinking e If the battery has not been used for a long time Notes e You are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer To increase the life of the battery pack the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it drops from fully charged e Charge the battery at a
34. y of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative Notes e Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired The connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes or drive swapping The preinstalled software are not included on an optional hard disk drive Handling a hard disk drive Do not drop the drive or subject it to physical shocks Put the drive on a material such as soft cloth that absorbs the physical shock Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive Do not touch the connector The drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling can cause damage and perma nent loss of data on the hard disk Before removing the hard disk drive make a backup copy of all the information on the hard disk and then turn the com puter off Never remove the drive while the system is operating in sleep mode or in hibernation mode Appendix A CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive do the following Q Turn off the computer then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer Close the computer display and then turn the computer over amp Remove the battery pack Remove the Optical drive Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Remove the screw that secure the compartm
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