Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen, 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen, 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen User Guide [en, es, sh]
Lenovo 100e/300e/500e Chromebook 2nd
Gen
User Guide
Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
following:
• Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 23
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (January 2020)
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Contents
About this documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Chapter 1. Meet your Chromebook . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2. Get started with your
Chromebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Charge your Chromebook. . . . . . . . . . . 11
Navigate your user interface . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connect to Wi-Fi networks . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device . . . . . 12
Interact with your Chromebook. . . . . . . . . 13
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 13
Use the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use the multi-touch screen (for Lenovo 300e /
500e Chromebook 2nd Gen only) . . . . . . 15
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 17
Get to know your Chromebook modes (for Lenovo 300e
/ 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen only) . . . . . . . 17
Use the electronic pen (for Lenovo 500e
Chromebook 2nd Gen only) . . . . . . . . . . 18
Change the display language . . . . . . . . . 19
Change input methods . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Shut down your Chromebook . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 3. Help and support . . . . . 21
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 21
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 21
Get help from Google . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Appendix A. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appendix B. Accessibility and
ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix C. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Appendix D. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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About this documentation
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, and software programs might not be
available on your Chromebook
• Depending on the version of operating systems and programs, some user interface instructions might not
be applicable to your Chromebook.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements on the
documentation of your Chromebook, including this User Guide. To get the latest documentation, go to
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com.
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Chapter 1. Meet your Chromebook
Front
Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the app Laucher. The
indicator next to the camera is on when the camera is in use.
1. Front camera
If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video
conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camerarequired feature from the app.
2. Microphone Capture or record sound.
Enable you to use your Chromebook with simple touch gestures. See “Use the
3. Multi-touch screen*
multi-touch screen (for Lenovo 300e / 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen only)” on page
15.
* for selected models
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Base
1. World-Facing camera*
Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the app Laucher. The
indicator next to the camera is on when the camera is in use.
If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video
conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camerarequired feature from the app.
2. Microphone* Capture or record sound.
When you open the Chromebook display, the Chromebook automatically starts. If
3. Power button*
4. Touchpad
it does not work, press the power button. The power button also can be used to
put the Chromebook to sleep mode or wake up the Chromebook.
Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the
touchpad” on page 13.
* for selected models
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Left
This indicator shows whether the ac power is connected to the Chromebook and
the battery power status of the Chromebook.
1. Battery / Charging status
indicator
2. Power connector / USB-C
connector
3. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
• Connected to ac power:
– Green (having been fully charged for more than 5 minutes)
– Amber (battery power between 2% and 100%)
– Red (battery power less than 2%)
• Not connected to ac power:
– Off
• Charge your Chromebook.
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V
and 1.5 A.
• Transfer data at USB 3.2 speed, up to 5 Gbps.
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• Connect to an external display:
– USB-C to VGA: 1900 × 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP: 3840 × 2160 pixels, 60 Hz
• Connect to USB-C accessories to expand Chromebook functionality. To
purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.
Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories
might not work correctly.
Connect to USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
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4. microSD card slot
5. Audio connector
Insert a microSD card for data access or storage.
• Connect headphones with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to listen to the
sound from the Chromebook.
• Connect a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to listen to the
sound from the Chromebook or talk with others.
Note: The audio connector does not support standalone external microphones.
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Right
1. Electronic pen*
Use the pen slot to store the electronic pen.
Note: You might need to install additional apps such as Google Keep for the
better use of the pen.
2. Volume up / down button*
3. Power button*
4. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
Increase / decrease the volume.
When you open the Chromebook display, the Chromebook automatically starts. If
it does not work, press the power button. The power button also can be used to
put the Chromebook to sleep mode or wake up the Chromebook.
Connect to USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
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5. USB-C connector
• Charge your Chromebook.
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V
and 1.5 A.
• Transfer data at USB 3.2 speed, up to 5 Gbps.
• Connect to an external display:
– USB-C to VGA: 1900 × 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP: 3840 × 2160 pixels, 60 Hz
• Connect to USB-C accessories to expand Chromebook functionality. To
purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.
Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories
might not work correctly.
Lock your Chromebook to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible
security cable lock.
6. Mini security-lock slot
* for selected models
Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking
device and security feature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or
warranties about the function, quality, or performance of the locking device and
security feature. Cable locks for your product are available from Lenovo at
smartfind.lenovo.com/
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https://
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Bottom
1. Keyboard drainage hole
2. Speakers
Drain out liquid from your Chromebook if you accidentally spill liquid on the
keyboard.
Enable you to experience high-quality sound.
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Features and specifications
• Length: 290 mm (11.42 inches)
• Width: 204 mm (8.03 inches)
Dimensions
Maximum heat output 45 W (154 Btu/hr)
• Thickness:
– Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen: 19.9 mm (0.78 inches)
– Lenovo 300e / 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen: 20.35 mm (0.80 inches)
Power source (ac power
adapter)
Memory
Storage device
Display
Keyboard
Connectors and slots
• Sine-wave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz
• Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
• Low Power Double data rate (LPDDR) 4, on-board memory
• Embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC) 5.1
• Brightness control
• Color display with In-Plane Switching (IPS) or Twisted Nematic (TN) technology
• Display size: 294.64 mm (11.6 inches)
• Display resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels
• Multi-touch technology*
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• Intel
• Function keys
• Six-row keyboard
• Touchpad
• Audio connector
• microSD card slot
• Pen slot*
• Two USB-C connectors
• Two USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1
HD Graphics
• Password
Security features
Wireless features
Others
• Mini security-lock slot
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• Bluetooth
• Wireless LAN
• Front camera
• World-Facing camera*
• Microphones*
• Speakers
* for selected models
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Statement on USB transfer rate
Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file
attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer
rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed
below for each corresponding device.
USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1
3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2
3.2 Gen 2 × 2
5
10
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Chapter 2. Get started with your Chromebook
Charge your Chromebook
Connect to the ac power adapter
CAUTION:
All plugs must be firmly and securely inserted into receptacles.
1. Connect the power cord to the ac power adapter.
2. Connect the power adapter to the power connector of the Chromebook.
3. Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
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Navigate your user interface
1. Search box and the app
Launcher
2. Launcher button
3. Shelf
4. System tray
• Type the name of your device, app, or Web page in the search box.
• Click any app shown in the app Launcher to open the app quickly.
Open the search box and the app Launcher.
Pin your frequently used apps or Web pages to the shelf for easy access.
Manage network connections, updates, and settings. By default, network
connection status, battery status, and the time are displayed.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
1. Click the network icon in the system tray. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.
2. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device
You can connect all types of Bluetooth-enabled devices to your Chromebook, such as a keyboard, a mouse,
a smartphone, or speakers. To ensure the connection is successful, place the devices 10 meters (33 feet), at
most, from the Chromebook.
1. Click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. A list of available Bluetooth devices is displayed.
2. Select a Bluetooth device, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Your Bluetooth-enabled device and Chromebook will automatically connect the next time if the two devices
are in range of each other with Bluetooth turned on. You can use Bluetooth for data transfer or remote
control and communication.
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Interact with your Chromebook
Your Chromebook provides you various ways to navigate the screen.
Use the keyboard shortcuts
The function keys on the keyboard help you work more easily and effectively.
Go to the previous page.
Go to the next page.
Refresh your current page.
Make the current window full screen.
Open the task view to see all your open windows.
Darken the Chromebook display.
Brighten the Chromebook display.
Mute the speakers.
Decrease the speaker volume.
Increase the speaker volume.
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*
Lock the Chromebook screen.
Turn on the Chromebook, put it to sleep mode, or wake it up.
* for selected models
Your Chromebook also supports some key combinations.
Ctrl +
Alt +
L +
Ctrl + Alt + ? View all keyboard shortcuts.
Take a screenshot.
Switch the letter case between the upper case and lower case.
Lock the Chromebook screen.
To change the keyboard settings:
1. Click the setting icon in the system tray, and then click Device ➙ Keyboard.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as you prefer.
Use the touchpad
The entire touchpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the touchpad to perform
all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse.
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Use the touch gestures
Tap
Tap anywhere on the touchpad with one finger to select or open an
item.
Two-finger tap
Tap anywhere on the touchpad with two fingers to display a shortcut
menu.
Two-finger scroll
Put two fingers on the touchpad and move them in the vertical or
horizontal direction. This action enables you to scroll through the
document, Web site, or apps.
Two-finger zoom out
Put two fingers on the touchpad and move them closer together to
zoom out.
Two-finger zoom in
Put two fingers on the touchpad and move them farther apart to zoom
in.
Swipe three fingers down
Put three fingers on the touchpad and move them down to open the
task view.
Swipe three fingers up
Put three fingers on the touchpad and move them up to show the
current window.
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