Lenovo Z/P Series User Guide V1.0 ©Lenovo China 2012 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. V1.
Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • 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.
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................... 1 Top view ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Left-side view ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Right-side view...............................
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Z500/P500 2 1 3 4 5 6 Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. Attention: • 2 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 a Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. b Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. c Wireless LAN antennas Connect to the wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio. d Computer display The computer display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Note: Select models may have a multi-touch screen.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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. Z400 Z500/P500 4 : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Displays all currently active apps. : Increases the volume level. : Turns on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. : Closes the currently active window.
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 a ; then press one of the function keys b . Z400 Z500/P500 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.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a AC power adapter jack Connect the AC power adapter here. b Novo button 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. Note: For details, see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 23. c Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting to wired LAN Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable • Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. DSL • DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high-speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices Your computer comes with two 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 performing any additional steps. Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after connecting it, and then installs the driver automatically.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 a Combo audio jack 2 3 4 Connects to headsets. 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. b USB port Connects to USB devices.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 a System status indicators Symbol Indicator Power Indicator status --- The computer is powered on. Blinking --- The computer is in sleep mode and is connected to the AC power adapter. Off --- The computer is powered off. Charging The battery has more than 80% charge. Discharging The battery has more than 20% charge.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Z400 1 Z500/P500 1 a Speakers Provide audio output. Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time --------------You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 The Charms -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The five Charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks and are always available regardless of which app you are currently in. To display the Charms, do one of the following: • Move the pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner until the Charms bar is displayed. • Press Windows key + C.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices, such as digital cameras, TVs, or printers. Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks, such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ------------------When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away from your computer for a short time, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it to resume use, bypassing the startup process. To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: • Close the display panel.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer: 1 Open the Charms, and then select Settings 1 2 Select Power 2 16 → Shutdown. .
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Touch screen operation(on select models) ------------------------------------The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using the multi-touch screen, or like a traditional notebook computer, using the keyboard and touchpad. Multi-touch gestures You can touch the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of tasks.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Pinch Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen. Zooms in and out on visual apps, such as pictures and maps. Can also jump to the beginning or end of a list. Rotate Place two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand. Turns an object. (Note: Not all items can be rotated, depending upon the app.) Slide Drag your finger across the screen. Pans or scrolls through lists and pages.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swipe Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center. Swiping down from the top edge or up from the bottom edge displays a task bar on the bottom of the screen with app commands, including save, edit, and delete.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swiping in from the left edge can: • Bring in and open an app currently running in the background. If there is more than one currently open app, you can: • Swipe in from the left to bring in an app and, without lifting your finger, push that app back off the left edge of the screen quickly. This displays a list of the apps currently running in the background.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to wireless LAN -------------------------------------------------------------------------Enabling wireless connection To confirm that Airplane mode is disabled, go to the desktop and check the notification area. If you see the icon displayed on the lower right, then Airplane mode is on. Otherwise, wireless function is enabled. Note: Airplane mode should be disabled by default.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Help and support --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have any problems using the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer.
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required. Note: To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery system, your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and the OneKey Recovery system program files.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions---------------------------------------------------------This section lists frequently asked questions by category. Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your computer contains safety precautions for using your computer. Read and follow all the precautions when using your computer.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is a ROM-based software program. It displays basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other user preferences. How can I start the BIOS setup utility? To start the BIOS setup utility: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup. How can I change the boot mode? There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. • If the screen is blank, make sure that: - The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - The computer power is on. (Press the power button again for confirmation.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on self-test (POST). • Make sure that: - The battery is charged. - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery. • The surge protector in the battery might be active. Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector; then turn on the computer again. • In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the EFI/Boot device priority correctly. • Use the OneKey Recovery system to restore the system partition to its original status or a previously created backup point.
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Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • 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.
Lenovo IdeaPad Z400/Z500/P500 ©Lenovo China 2012 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. V1.
