Lenovo Z70-80 User Manual

Lenovo G70-70/G70-80 Z70-80

User Guide

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® 8.1. If you are using other Windows operating systems, 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 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.

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The illustrations used in this manual are from Lenovo G70-70 unless otherwise stated.

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

Regulatory Notice

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For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com.

First Edition (July 2014)

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Contents

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

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

Left-side view ..............................................................................................................7

Right-side view..........................................................................................................10

Front view ..................................................................................................................11

Bottom view ...............................................................................................................13

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 .............................................14

Configuring the operating system for the first time ............................................14

Switching screens......................................................................................................14

Charms and the charms bar.....................................................................................15

Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down..............................................17

Connecting to wireless LAN ...................................................................................18

Help and support ......................................................................................................19

Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ...................................20

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting.................................................................22

Frequently asked questions .....................................................................................22

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................25

Appendix. CRU instructions ................................................................29

Replacing the battery................................................................................................29

Replacing the hard disk drive .................................................................................30

Replacing memory ....................................................................................................34

Replacing the Mini PCI Express Card....................................................................36

Replacing the fan assembly .....................................................................................39

Replacing the keyboard............................................................................................42

Removing the optical drive .....................................................................................45

Trademarks............................................................................................47

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

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 G70-70/G70-80

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

 Z70-80

Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from outside.

Attention:

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• 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.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Integrated

Use the camera for video communication.

camera

Built-in

microphone

Wireless

antennas

Display

Power button

Touch pad

Note: You can enable or disable the Touch pad and the Touch pad buttons by pressing

Numeric keypad

Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording.

Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio.

Provides brilliant visual output.

Press this button to turn on the computer.

The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.

Touch pad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move. Touch pad buttons: The functions of the left/right side correspond to those of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse.

For details, see “Using the keyboard” on page 4.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

 Using the keyboard

Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a numeric keypad incorporated into its standard keyboard.

Numeric keypad

The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

 Hotkeys

You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

Decreases the volume level.

Increases the volume level.

Closes the currently active

window.

Refreshes the desktop or the

currently active window.

Enables/disables airplane

mode.

Switches the active program.

Turns on/off the backlight of

the display.

Projects to a connected

display.

Decreases display

brightness.

Enables/disables the touch pad and the touch pad

Increases display brightness.

buttons.

Note: If you changed the Hotkey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility,

you will need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

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 .

The following describes the features of each function key.

Fn + Home: Activate the pause function.

Fn + End: Activate the break function.

Fn + PgUp: Enable/Disable the scroll lock.

Fn + PgDn: Activate the system request.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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AC power adapter

Connects the AC power adapter.

jack

Novo button

Note: For details, see “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 20.

Ventilation slots

Attention:

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• Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked or else overheating of the

computer may occur.

VGA port

RJ-45 port

HDMI port

USB ports

Notes:

• The blue port supports USB 3.0.

• For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 8.

When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or 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 a display.

Connect to USB devices.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

 Connecting USB devices

You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer.

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

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 by that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of the Windows desktop screen 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.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

 Connecting network cables

To insert a network cable, do the following:

Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently .

Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port .

 Software configuration

Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

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Combo audio

a b

Connects to headsets.

jack

Notes:

• The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.

• The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are

connected, due to different industry standards.

Memory card slot

USB ports

Optical disc drive

Note: Some models are supplied with a dummy optical disc drive.

Kensington slot

Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 12.

Connect to USB devices. For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 8.

Reads/Burns optical discs.

Attach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use. 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.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

System status

indicators

Indicator Indicator

Power status indicator

Battery status indicator

Power status indicator Battery status indicator

Charge

status

On (solid white)

Blinking — The computer is in sleep mode.

Off — The computer is powered off.

On (solid white)

Solid amber

Fast blinking amber

Slow blinking amber

Slow blinking white

Status

— The computer is powered on.

Discharging The battery has more than 20%

Discharging The battery has between 5%

Charging/ Discharging

Charging The battery is being charged.

Charging The battery has between 20%

Meaning

charge.

and 20% charge.

The battery has less than 5% charge.

When battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to white.

and 80% charge and is still charging. When the battery reaches 80% charge the light will stop blinking, but charging will continue until the battery is fully charged.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

 Using memory cards (not supplied)

Your computer supports the following types of memory card:

• Secure Digital (SD) card

• MultiMediaCard (MMC)

Attention:

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• Insert only one card in the slot at a time.

• This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).

Inserting a memory card

Slide a memory card in until it clicks into place.

Note: If a dummy card is shipped with the computer, push the dummy card and then

remove it before inserting a memory card.

Removing a memory card

Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.

Attention:

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• Before removing a memory card, disable it through Safely Remove Hardware and

Eject Media to avoid data corruption.

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