Lenovo 20N8000YUK User Manual

E490/E490s/R490 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 73

• Safety and Warranty Guide

• Setup Guide

First Edition (December 2018)

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Contents

About this documentation . . . . . . . . iii

Chapter 1. Meet your computer. . . . . 1

Front (for E490/R490) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Front (for E490s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Base (for E490/R490). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Base (for E490s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 2. Get started with your

computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . 11

Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . . 12

Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connect to networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 13

Connect to Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Use Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 15

Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 16

Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 17

Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Use the camera (for E490/R490) . . . . . . 21

Use the camera (for E490s) . . . . . . . . 21

Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 22

Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 25

Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 25

Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Check the battery temperature . . . . . . . 25

Maximize the battery life . . . . . . . . . 25

Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 25

Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Set up a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . 26

Use a microSD card . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Purchase options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 4. Secure your computer

and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 30

Use fingerprint authentication (on selected

models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 31

Chapter 5. Configure advanced

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Enter the BIOS menu . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Navigate in the BIOS interface . . . . . . . 33

Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 33

Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 34

Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Restore system files and settings to an earlier

point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 34

Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 35

Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 35

Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 35

Install Windows 10 and drivers . . . . . . . . . 36

Chapter 6. CRU replacement . . . . . 39

What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 40

Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Base cover assembly (for E490s) . . . . . . 40

Base cover assembly (for E490/R490) . . . . 42

Speaker assembly (for E490s) . . . . . . . 44

Speaker assembly (for E490/R490) . . . . . 46

Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Hard disk drive (for E490/R490) . . . . . . . 51

Keyboard (for E490/R490) . . . . . . . . . 54

I/O board (for E490/R490) . . . . . . . . . 59

Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 65

FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 69

Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 70

Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 71

Appendix A. Important safety

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Important information about using your

computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Conditions that require immediate action . . . . . 75

Service and upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Power cords and power adapters . . . . . . . . 77

Extension cords and related devices. . . . . . . 77

Plugs and outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Power supply statement . . . . . . . . . . . 78

External devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

General battery notice . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Notice for built-in rechargeable battery. . . . . . 79

Lithium coin-cell battery notice . . . . . . . . . 79

Heat and product ventilation . . . . . . . . . . 81

Electrical current safety information . . . . . . . 82

Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice . . . . . . . 83

Use headphones or earphones . . . . . . . . . 83

Choking hazard notice . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Plastic bag notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Glass parts notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Static electricity prevention . . . . . . . . . . 84

Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 85

Appendix B. Accessibility and

ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 87

Accessibility information . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Ergonomic information . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Appendix C. Compliance

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Radio frequency compliance statements . . . . . 91

Wireless-related information . . . . . . . . 91

European Union — compliance with the Radio

Equipment Directive . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Brazil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Environmental information of countries and

regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Recycling and environmental information . . . 93

Important WEEE information . . . . . . . . 93

Japan recycling statements . . . . . . . . 94

Recycling information for Brazil . . . . . . . 95

Battery recycling information for the European

Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Recycling information for China . . . . . . . 96

Battery recycling information for Taiwan . . . 96 Battery recycling information for the United

States and Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

Directive of countries and regions . . . . . . 97

Electromagnetic emission notices. . . . . . . . 99

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity . . . . . 99

FCC ID and IC Certification information. . . . 100

Industry Canada compliance statement . . . 100

European Union conformity . . . . . . . . 100

German Class B compliance statement. . . . 101

Japan VCCI Class B compliance

statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per

phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Japan notice for ac power cord . . . . . . . 101

Other compliance information . . . . . . . . . 101

Certification-related information . . . . . . 102

Regulatory labels . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

TCO certification (for E490/E490s). . . . . . 102

Export classification notice . . . . . . . . 102

Lenovo product service information for

Taiwan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Taiwan precautionary vision statement . . . . 102

Eurasian compliance mark. . . . . . . . . 103

Brazil audio notice . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

ENERGY STAR model information. . . . . . 103

Appendix D. Notices and

trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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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 computer.

• Depending on the version of operating systems, some user interface instructions might not be applicable

to your computer.

• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements on the

documentation of your computer, including this User Guide. To get the latest documentation, go to

support.lenovo.com

• Microsoft

makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update.

As a result, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources for the latest information.

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Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front (for E490/R490)

Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu.

1. Camera

2. Camera indicator The camera indicator is on when the camera is in use.

3. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice.

4. Screen

If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera-required feature from the app.

Use the Full high definition (FHD) or high definition (HD) display to enhance your visual experience when you watch movies, browse the Web, and so on.

Front (for E490s)

1. ThinkShutter

2. Camera

3. Camera indicator The camera indicator is on when the camera is in use.

4. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice.

5. Screen

Slide to cover the camera lens whenever you need.

Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu. Ensure that you slide the ThinkShutter to unveil the camera first.

If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera-required feature from the app and unveiled the camera.

Use the Full high definition (FHD) display to enhance your visual experience when you watch movies, browse the Web, and so on.

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Base (for E490/R490)

Press to turn on the computer or put the computer to sleep mode.

To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click down.

The indicator in the power button shows the system status of your computer.

1. Power button

2. Speakers Play sound. The speakers are on the bottom of the computer.

3. Fingerprint reader *

4. Trackpad

5. TrackPoint device

pointing

• Blinking for three times: The computer is initially connected to power.

• On: The computer is on.

• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.

• Blinking rapidly: The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode.

• Blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.

Log in to your computer with enrolled fingerprints. See “Use fingerprint authentication (on selected models)” on page 31.

Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the trackpad” on page 19.

Perform all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 17.

Power, and then select Shut

* for selected models

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Base (for E490s)

Press to turn on the computer or put the computer to sleep mode.

To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click down.

The indicator in the power button shows the system status of your computer.

1. Power button

2. Speakers Play sound. The speakers are on the bottom of the computer.

3. Fingerprint reader

4. Trackpad

5. TrackPoint pointing device

• Blinking for three times: The computer is initially connected to power.

• On: The computer is on.

• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.

• Blinking rapidly: The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode.

• Blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.

Log in to your computer with enrolled fingerprints. See “Use fingerprint authentication (on selected models)” on page 31.

Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the trackpad” on page 19.

Perform all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 17.

Power, and then select Shut

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Left

1. USB-C™ connector The USB-C connector supports the USB Type-C standard. With an appropriate USB-C cable connected, you can use the connector to transfer data (USB 3.1 Gen 1, 5 Gbps), charge your device (5 V / 3 A), connect your computer to an external display (USB-C to VGA: 1900 X 1200 pixels /60 Hz; USB-C to DP: 3840 x 2160 pixels / 30 Hz), or connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer functionality.

2. HDMI™ connector

3. Always On USB 3.1

connector Gen 1

Lenovo provides various USB-C accessories to help you expand your computer functionality. See

Notes:

• When transferring data to or from a smart phone through a USB-C to USB-C cable,

do not put your computer to hibernation mode before the data transfer is completed. Otherwise, data transfer could get interrupted.

• When the battery power is below 10%, the USB-C accessories connected to the

USB-C connector might not work correctly.

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector is a digital audio and video interface. It enables you to connect your computer to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as a DVD player or an HDTV.

With the Always On USB feature enabled, the Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 can charge a USB-compatible device when the computer is on, off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.

Notes:

• By default, Always On USB is enabled and Charge in Battery Mode is disabled in

UEFI BIOS.

• When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, and Charge in Battery Mode is

disabled in UEFI BIOS, ensure that you have connected the computer to ac power.

To enable the Always On USB feature, do the following:

1. Enter the BIOS menu. See “Enter the BIOS menu” on page 33.

2. Click Config ➙ USB ➙ Always On USB to enable the Always On USB feature.

https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.

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4. USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.

Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to listen

5. Audio connector

to the sound from the computer.

Note: The conventional microphone is not supported.

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1. microSD card slot

2. USB 2.0 connector

3. Ethernet connector

4. Security-lock slot

Insert a microSD card for data access or storage. See “Use a microSD card” on page

26.

Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.

Connect the computer to a local area network (LAN).

The Ethernet connector has two network status indicators. When the green indicator is on, the computer is connected to a LAN. When the yellow indicator blinks, data is being transmitted.

Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock. See “Lock the computer” on page 29.

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Features

Microprocessor

Memory Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM)

Storage device

Display

Keyboard

To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start button and then click System.

E490/R490

• 2.5-inch form factor, 7-mm (0.28-inch) height hard disk drive *

• M.2 solid-state drive *

• Intel

E490s

• M.2 solid-state drive

• Brightness control

• Color display with In-Plane Switching (IPS) or Twisted Nematic (TN) technology

• Display size: 355.6 mm (14 inches)

• Display resolution:

• Function keys

• Six-row keyboard (traditional or backlight)

• Trackpad

• TrackPoint pointing device

Optane™ memory *

– E490/R490: 1920 x 1080 pixels or 1366 x 768 pixels – E490s: 1920 x 1080 pixels

Connectors and slots

Security features

Wireless features

Others

• Audio connector

• Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1

• Ethernet connector

• HDMI connector

• microSD card slot

• USB-C connector

• USB 3.1 connectors Gen 1

• USB 2.0 connector

• Fingerprint reader (for all models of E490s, for selected models of E490/R490)

• Password

• Security-lock slot

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)*

• Bluetooth

• Wireless LAN

• Camera

• Microphones

• ThinkShutter (for E490s)

* for selected models

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Specifications

Size

ThinkPad E490/R490

• Width: 329.3 mm (12.96 inches)

• Depth: 242.8 mm (9.56 inches)

• Thickness: 20.2 mm to 21.9 mm (0.80 inches to 0.86 inches)

ThinkPad E490s

• Width: 329.3 mm (12.96 inches)

• Depth: 232.6 mm (9.15 inches)

• Thickness: 17.9 mm (0.7 inches)

Maximum heat output

(depending on the model)

Power source (ac power adapter)

• 45 W (154 Btu/hr)

• 65 W (222 Btu/hr)

• 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

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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer

Get started with Windows 10

Learn the basics of Windows 10 and start working with it right away. For more information about Windows 10, see the Windows help information.

Windows account

To use the Windows operating system, a user account is required. It can either be a Windows user account, or a Microsoft account.

Windows user account

When you start Windows for the first time, you are prompted to create a Windows user account. This first account you created is of the “Administrator” type. With an Administrator account, you can create additional user accounts or change account types by doing the following:

1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Family & other people.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Microsoft account

You can also log in to the Windows operating system with a Microsoft account.

To create a Microsoft account, go to the Microsoft sign-up page at screen instructions.

With a Microsoft account, you can:

• Enjoy one-time signing in if you are using other Microsoft services, such as OneDrive, Skype, and Outlook. com.

• Sync personalized settings across other Windows-based devices.

https://signup.live.com/ and follow the on-

Windows user interface

1. Account

2. Settings

3. Power

4. Start button

5. Windows search

6. Task View

7. Windows notification area

8. Battery status icon

9. Network icon

10. Action center

Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out from the current account.

Launch Settings.

Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep.

Open the Start menu.

Type what you are looking for in the search box and get search results from your computer and the Web.

Display all opened apps and switch among them.

Display notifications and status of some features.

Display power status and change battery or power settings. When your computer is not connected to ac power, the icon changes to

Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status. When connected to a wired network, the icon changes to

Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to some features.

Open the Start menu

• Click the Start button.

• Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.

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Access Control Panel

• Open the Start menu and click Windows System ➙ Control Panel.

• Use Windows search.

Launch an app

• Open the Start menu and select the app you want to launch.

• Use Windows search.

Windows label

Your computer might have a Windows 10 Genuine Microsoft label affixed to its cover depending on the following factors:

• Your geographic location

• Edition of Windows 10 that is preinstalled

Go to

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Hardware.aspx for illustrations of the various types of

Genuine Microsoft labels.

• In the People’s Republic of China, the Genuine Microsoft label is required on all computer models preinstalled with any version of Windows 10.

• In other countries and regions, the Genuine Microsoft label is required only on computer models licensed for Windows 10 Pro.

The absence of a Genuine Microsoft label does not indicate that the preinstalled Windows version is not genuine. For details on how to tell whether your preinstalled Windows product is genuine, refer to the information provided by Microsoft at:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/default.aspx

There are no external, visual indicators of the Product ID or Windows version for which the computer is licensed. Instead, the Product ID is recorded in the computer firmware. Whenever a Windows 10 product is installed, the installation program checks the computer firmware for a valid, matching Product ID to complete the activation.

In some cases, an earlier Windows version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windows 10 Pro license downgrade rights.

Connect to networks

Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wired or wireless network.

Connect to the wired Ethernet

Connect your computer to a local network through the Ethernet connector on your computer with an Ethernet cable.

Note: If the computer is connected to a supported docking station or dock, use the Ethernet connector on the docking station or dock instead of the one on the computer.

Connect to Wi-Fi

1. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.

2. Select a network to connect. Provide required information if needed.

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Use Lenovo Vantage

The preinstalled Lenovo Vantage is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.

Access Lenovo Vantage

Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage. You also can type Lenovo Vantage in the search box.

To download the latest version of Lenovo Vantage, go to Microsoft Store and search by the app name.

Key features

Lenovo Vantage makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience with your computer.

Note: The available features vary depending on the computer model.

• System Update Download and install firmware and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date. You can configure

the options to install updates automatically when available.

• Hardware Settings Configure intelligent settings of the following hardware to make your computer smarter to use:

– Always On USB – Battery – Camera – Computer display – Keyboard – Microphone – Speakers – Trackpad – Trackpoint

• Health & Support Monitor your computer health and get personalized support of your computer. You can:

– Scan the computer hardware and diagnose hardware problems. – Look up computer warranty status (online). – Access User Guide. – Read tips and tricks articles customized for your computer.

• Lenovo Wi-Fi Security Protect your computer from malicious Wi-Fi networks.

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Interact with your computer

Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.

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Use the keyboard shortcuts

The special keys on the keyboard help you work more easily and effectively.

Open the Start menu.

1. Windows logo key For information about using this key with other keys, see the Windows help information.

Switch the letter case between the upper case and lower case.

2. Caps Lock key When the key indicator is on, you can type uppercase letters.

3. F1–F12 function

keys

Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function.

To choose whether to invoke the special function or standard function:

1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.

2. Click Keyboard or Lenovo - Keyboard Manager and select the option of your preference.

Switch the function of the F1–F12 keys between the standard function and special function printed as an icon on each key.

When the Fn Lock indicator is on:

• Press F1-F12 to use the standard function.

• Press Fn+F1-F12 to use the special function.

When the Fn Lock indicator is off:

• Press Fn+F1-F12 to use the standard function.

• Press F1-F12 to use the special function.

Mute or unmute the speakers.

When the key indicator is on, the speakers are muted.

If you mute the speakers and turn off your computer, the speakers remain muted when you turn on your computer.

Decrease the speaker volume.

Increase the speaker volume.

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Mute or unmute the microphones.

When the key indicator is on, the microphones are muted.

Darken the computer display.

Brighten the computer display.

Manage external displays.

Enable or disable the built-in wireless features.

Open the Settings window.

Enable or disable the built-in Bluetooth features.

Open a keyboard setting page.

Invoke the function defined by yourself:

1. Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage.

2. Click Hardware Settings and then click Input.

3. Locate the Keyboard: User-defined Key section and follow the on-screen instructions to

complete the setting.

On this setting page, you can also define different functions for the key combinations with F12, such as Shift+F12, Alt+F12, or Ctrl+F12.

Open the Snipping Tool program.

Fn+Spacebar

Fn+B

Fn+K

Fn+P

Fn+S

Fn+4

Fn+Left arrow key Equal the Home key.

Fn+Right arrow key Equal the End key.

Switch between different keyboard backlight statuses if your computer supports keyboard backlight.

Equal the Break key on a conventional external keyboard.

Equal the ScrLK or Scroll Lock key on a conventional external keyboard.

Equal the Pause key on a conventional external keyboard.

Equal the SysRq key on a conventional external keyboard.

Put the computer to sleep mode. To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button.

Use the TrackPoint pointing device

The TrackPoint pointing device enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as pointing, clicking, and scrolling.

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Use the TrackPoint pointing device

1. Pointing stick

Use your index finger or middle finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard. The pointer on the screen moves accordingly but the pointing stick itself does not move. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves.

2. Left-click button

Press to select or open an item.

3. Right-click button

Press to display a shortcut menu.

4. Scroll bar

Press and hold the dotted scroll bar while applying pressure to the pointing stick in the vertical or horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.

Disable the TrackPoint pointing device

The TrackPoint pointing device is active by default. To disable the device:

1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.

2. Click Mouse. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setting.

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Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap Note: Ensure that the new cap has grooves

a .

Use the trackpad

The entire trackpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse.

Use the trackpad

1. Left-click zone

Press to select or open an item.

You also can tap anywhere on the surface of the trackpad with one finger to perform the left-click action.

2. Right-click zone

Press to display a shortcut menu.

You also can tap anywhere on the surface of the trackpad with two fingers to perform the right-click action.

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Use the touch gestures

Tap

Tap anywhere on the trackpad with one finger to select or open an item.

Two-finger scroll

Put two fingers on the trackpad 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 in

Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them farther apart to zoom in.

Swipe three fingers down

Two-finger tap

Tap anywhere on the trackpad with two fingers to display a shortcut menu.

Two-finger zoom out

Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them closer together to zoom out.

Swipe three fingers up

Put three fingers on the trackpad and move them up to open the task view to see all your open windows.

Put three fingers on the trackpad and move them down to show the desktop.

Notes:

• When using two or more fingers, ensure that you position your fingers slightly apart.

• Some gestures are not available if the last action was done from the TrackPoint pointing device.

• Some gestures are only available when you are using certain apps.

• If the trackpad surface is stained with oil, turn off the computer first. Then, gently wipe the trackpad surface with a soft and lint-free cloth moistened with lukewarm water or computer cleaner.

For more gestures, see the help information of the pointing device.

Disable the trackpad

The trackpad is active by default. To disable the device:

1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.

2. Click Mouse. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setting.

Use multimedia

Use your computer for business or entertainment with the built-in components (camera, speakers, and audio features) or connected external devices (an external projector, monitor, and HDTV).

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Use audio

To enhance your listening experience, connect speakers, headphones, or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14inch), 4-pole plug to the audio connector.

Adjust the volume

Press

Change the sound settings

1. Go to Control Panel and view by category.

2. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound.

3. Change the settings as you prefer.

Protect your hearing

Smart audio helps protect against hearing loss. The feature limits the computer’s maximum volume to 130 mV when a headset or headphone is connected. To change the setting:

1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons.

2. Click SmartAudio. In the window displayed, click the Disable Headphone Limiter icon. Then, follow the on-screen instructions.

to increase the volume or press to decrease the volume.

Use the camera (for E490/R490)

You can use the built-in camera to take photos or record videos. The indicator next to the camera turns on when the camera is activated.

To take photos or record a video:

1. Open the Start menu and click Camera.

2. To take a photo, click the camera icon. If you want to record video, click the video icon to switch to video mode.

If you use other programs that provide features such as photographing, video capturing, and video conference, the camera starts automatically when you have enabled the camera-required feature.

To configure the camera settings:

1. Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage ➙ Hardware Settings ➙ Audio/Visual.

2. Locate the Camera section and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Use the camera (for E490s)

You can use the built-in camera to take photos or record videos. The indicator next to the camera turns on when the camera is activated.

To take photos or record a video:

1. Slide the ThinkShutter to the left to unveil the camera.

2. Open the Start menu and click Camera.

3. To take a photo, click the camera icon. If you want to record video, click the video icon to switch to video mode.

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If you use other programs that provide features such as photographing, video capturing, and video conference, the camera starts automatically when you have enabled the camera-required feature and unveiled the camera.

To configure the camera settings:

1. Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage ➙ Hardware Settings ➙ Audio/Visual.

2. Locate the Camera section and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Connect to an external display

Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your workspace.

Connect to a wired display

1. Connect the external display to an appropriate video connector on your computer, such as the HDMI connector or USB-C connector.

2. Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.

3. Turn on the external display.

If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click

Display settings ➙ Detect.

Supported resolution

The following table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display.

Connect the external display to Supported resolution

the USB-C connector

the HDMI connector

Up to 4096 x 2304 pixels / 60 Hz

Up to 4096 x 2160 pixels / 24 Hz

Connect to a wireless display

To use a wireless display, ensure that both your computer and the external display support the Miracast

feature.

• Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth & other devices. In the Add a device window, click Wireless display or dock. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

• Click the action center icon

in the Windows notification area and click Connect. Select the wireless

display and follow the on-screen instructions.

Set the display mode

Press

or and then select a display mode of your preference.

• PC screen only: Displays the video output only on your computer screen.

Note: Depending on the situation, you might see Disconnect, PC screen only, Computer only, or Disconnect projector.

• Duplicate: Displays the same video output on both your computer screen and an external display.

• Extend: Extends the video output from your computer display to an external display. You can drag and move items between the two displays.

• Second screen only: Displays the video output only on an external display.

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Note: Depending on the situation, you might see Projector only or Second screen only.

If you show programs using DirectDraw or Direct3D

in full-screen mode, only the main display shows the

video output.

Change display settings

1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings.

2. Select the display that you want to configure.

3. Change display settings of your preference.

You can change the settings for both the computer display and the external display. For example, you can define which one is the main display and which one is the secondary display. You also can change the resolution and orientation.

Note: If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display, only part of the screen can be displayed on the external display.

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