Lenovo Z500, P500 User Manual

Lenovo IdeaPad
Z500/P500

User Guide V1.0

Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.

Notes

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Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first.

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Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows® 8. If you are
using another Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If
you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you.

The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not

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be available on your computer or your computer may include features that are not
described in this user guide.

The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the

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actual product.

Regulatory Notice

The Regulatory Notice provides information about the radio frequency and safety

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standards. Be sure to read it before using wireless devices on your computer.

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To refer to it, go to http://www.lenovo.com, click Support, and then click User’s guides

and manuals.

First Edition (July 2012)

© Copyright Lenovo 2012.

LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General
Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set
forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................... 1

Top view ......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Left-side view ................................................................................................................................................ 5

Right-side view.............................................................................................................................................. 8

Front view ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Bottom view ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8............................................................................................11

Configuring the operating system for the first time .............................................................................. 11

Operating system interfaces ...................................................................................................................... 11

The Charms .................................................................................................................................................. 12

Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ................................................................................ 14

Connecting to wireless LAN ..................................................................................................................... 16

Help and support ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system............................................................................... 18

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 19

Frequently asked questions ....................................................................................................................... 19

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 21

Trademarks....................................................................................................................................... 24

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Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.

Attention:

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• 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

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Built-in microphone

Wireless LAN

c

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 the wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio.

antennas

Computer display

d

Power button

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Touchpad

f

Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing F6.

The computer display with LED backlight 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 mouse button on a conventional mouse.

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 Hotkeys

The hotkeys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. You can access certain system
settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkey.

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

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currently active window.

Enables/disables the touchpad.

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Enables/disables Airplane

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mode.

Displays all currently active

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apps.

Turns on/off the backlight of

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the LCD screen.

Toggles the display between the
computer and an external

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device.

Decreases display brightness.

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Increases display brightness.

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 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 .

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The following describes the features of each function key.

Fn + PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock.

Fn + PgDn: Activates the system request.

Fn + Home: Activates the pause function.

Fn + End: Activates the break function.

Fn + Space (on select models): Enables/disables the keyboard backlight.

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AC power adapter

Connect the AC power adapter here.

jack

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Novo button

Note: For details, see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 18.

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Fan louvers

Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur.

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VGA port

e

RJ-45 port

f

HDMI port

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USB port

Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 7.

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Memory card slot

Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 7.

When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo Recovery
system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu.

Dissipate internal heat.

Connects to external display devices.

This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.

Connects to devices with HDMI inputs, such as a TV or an external display.

Connects to USB devices.

Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.

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