Lenovo Z50-75, Z50, Z50-70, Z40-70, Z40 User Manual
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G40/G50/Z40/Z50
User GuideUser Guide
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
First Edition (September 2014)
© Copyright Lenovo 2014.
Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General
Information Guide first.
The features described in this guide are common to most models.
Some features may not be available on your computer or your
computer may include features that are not described in this user
guide.
Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using
Windows
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8.1. 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.
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The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Please refer to the actual product.
The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo Z50-70 unless
otherwise stated.
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For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com.
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Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following
Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated.
Model name MT
Lenovo G40-30
Lenovo G40-45
Lenovo G40-70
Lenovo G40-70m
Lenovo G40-80
Lenovo G50-30
Lenovo G50-45
Lenovo G50-70
Lenovo G50-70m
Lenovo G50-80
Lenovo G50-80 Touch
Lenovo Z40-70
Lenovo Z40-75
Lenovo Z50-70
Lenovo Z50-75
20417, 80FY
20374, 80E1
20369, 80DX
20422, 80G3
80KY, 80E4
20418, 80G0
20375, 80E3
20351, 80DY
20423, 80G4
80L0, 80E5
80KR, 80L4
20366, 80E6
20360, 80DW
20354, 80E7
20356, 80EC
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..........................................1
Top view.......................................................................................................................1
Left-side view ..............................................................................................................9
Right-side view..........................................................................................................12
Front view ..................................................................................................................14
Bottom view............................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1..............................................16
Configuring the operating system for the first time ............................................16
Operating system interfaces ....................................................................................16
The charms................................................................................................................. 17
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down..............................................19
Touch screen operation (G50-80 Touch)................................................................ 20
Connecting to a wireless network ..........................................................................24
Help and support...................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System ...................................26
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting .................................................................27
Frequently asked questions..................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................29
Appendix A. CRU instructions.............................................................33
Replacing the battery pack ......................................................................................33
Replacing the hard disk drive ................................................................................. 34
Replacing memory.................................................................................................... 40
Replacing the wireless LAN card ...........................................................................43
Replacing the thermal fan (Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/
G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/Z50-70/Z50-75)...............................46
Replacing the keyboard............................................................................................48
Removing the optical drive .....................................................................................53
Trademarks............................................................................................55
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Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
Attention:
• 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.
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Integrated
camera
Built-in
microphone
Note: Select models may have only one microphone, please refer to the actual product.
Wireless LAN
antennas
Computer display
Power button
Touchpad
Note: Yo u can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing .
Use the camera for video communication or taking
photos.
Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing,
voice narration, or audio recording.
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive
wireless radio signals.
Provides brilliant visual output.
Press this button to turn on the computer.
The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Touchpad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your
fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want
the pointer to move.
Touchpad buttons: The functions of the left/right side
correspond to that of the left/right mo
conventional mouse.
use button on a
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Using the keyboard
Numeric keypad
(Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/
Z50-70/Z50-75)
The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the
numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
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
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + Home: Activates the pause function.
Fn + End: Activates the break function.
Fn + PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activates the insert function.
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + Home: Activates the pause function.
Fn + End: Activates the break function.
Fn + PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activates the system request.
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Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate
hotkeys.
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Mutes/unmutes the sound.
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Decreases the volume level.
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Increases the volume level.
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Closes the currently active
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window.
Refreshes the desktop or the
:
currently active window.
Enables/disables the
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touchpad.
Enables/disables Airplane
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mode.
Displays all currently active
:
apps.
Turns on/off the backlight of
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the LCD screen.
To ggles the display between
the computer and an external
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device.
Decreases the display
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brightness.
Increases the display
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brightness.
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Setting hotkey mode
By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate
hotkey. However, you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility.
To disable the hotkey mode:
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Shut down the computer.
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Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
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In the BIOS setup utility, op en the Configuration menu, and change the
setting of HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled.
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Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes.
Note: When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to
access the corresponding hotkey function.
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AC power
Connect the AC power adapter here.
adapter jack
Novo button
Note: For details, see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery System” on page 26.
Ventilation slots
Note: Make sure that the ventilation slots are not blocked or else the computer may overheat.
VGA port
RJ-45 port
HDMI port
USB port
Notes:
• The blue port is a USB 3.0 port.
• For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 10.
When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, press
this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System
or the BIOS setup utility, o r to enter the boot menu.
Dissipate internal heat.
Connects to external display devices.
Connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an
external display.
Connects to USB devices.
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Connecting USB device
Your computer comes with three 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 has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device
without performin
Note: Ty pically, Windows detects a new device after it has been connected, and then installs
the driver automatically. However, some devices may require you to install the driver
before connecting. Check the documentation provided by the device’s manufacturer
before connecting the device.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has
finished transferring data to that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware
and Eject Media icon in the Windows notification area to remove the device
before disconnecting.
g any additional steps.
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.
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Connecting network cables
To insert a network cable, do the following:
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Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down
gently .
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Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port .
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Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure
your computer.
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Combo audio
Connects to headset.
jack
Notes:
• The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones by default.
• The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are
connected, due to different industry standards.
Memory card slot
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 13.
USB port
Notes:
• The blue port is a USB 3.0 port.
• For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 10.
Optical drive
Kensington lock
slot
Notes:
• Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of
security keyhole.
• Yo u are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and
security features. Lenovo offers no comment judgment or warranty regarding
function, quality or performance of locking devices and security features.
Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Connects to USB devices.
Reads/burns optical discs.
Attach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect
your computer from theft and unauthorized use.
Yo u 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
tructions shipped with the security lock that you
the ins
have purchased.
the
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Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card
•MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Notes:
•Insert only one card in the slot at a time.
•This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth and so on.).
Inserting a memory card
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a memory card
1
Push the memory card in until you hear a click.
2
Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove
hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption.
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