User Guide Lenovo LaVie Z
This document applies to the following models: 20FF0012US 20FG0013US Notes: • Before using the product, be sure to read “Read this first” on page iii . • Some instructions in this document are by default based on the Microsoft ® Windows® 8.1. If you are using another Windows operating system, some operations might be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations might not apply to you.
Contents Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Important safety information . . . . . . . . . Conditions that require immediate action . . Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . iv v v Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . 1 Checking that all included items are present . Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . Initial Setup . . . . . . . .
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Read this first Be sure to follow the important tips given here to get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer. Failure to do so might lead to discomfort or injury, or cause the computer to fail. Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates. When your computer is turned on or the battery is charging, the base, the palm rest, and some other parts may become hot. The temperature they reach depends on the amount of system activity and the level of charge in the battery.
Protect your computer and data when moving it. Before moving a computer equipped with a hard disk drive, do one of the following: • Turn it off. • Put it in sleep mode. • Put it in hibernation mode. This will help to prevent damage to the computer, and possible loss of data. Handle your computer gently. Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on your computer, display, or external devices. Carry your computer carefully.
Conditions that require immediate action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some product damage is serious enough that the product should not be used again until it has been inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authorized servicer. As with any electronic device, pay close attention to the product when it is turned on. On very rare occasions, you might notice an odor or see a puff of smoke or sparks vent from your product. Or you might hear sounds like popping, cracking or hissing.
sure that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center. Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety. CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
To prevent possible overheating, do not cover the power adapter with clothing or other objects when the power adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet. Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you use are rated to handle the electrical requirements of the product. Never overload these devices. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed the power strip input rating.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician. External devices CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB and 1394 cables while the computer power is on; otherwise, you might damage your computer.
Notice for built-in rechargeable battery DANGER Do not attempt to replace the built-in rechargeable battery. Replacement of the battery must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or technician. Only recharge the battery strictly according to instructions included in the product documentation. The Lenovo-authorized repair facilities or technicians recycle Lenovo batteries according to local laws and regulations.
• When the ac power adapter is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer, it generates heat. Do not place the adapter in contact with any part of your body while using it. Never use the ac power adapter to warm your body. Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, may cause a skin burn. For your safety, always follow these basic precautions with your computer: • Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in.
The power cord must be disconnected from the wall outlet or receptacle before installing all other electrical cables connected to the computer. The power cord may be reconnected to the wall outlet or receptacle only after all other electrical cables have been connected to the computer. DANGER During electrical storms, do not perform any replacement and do not connect the telephone cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall.
Glass parts notice CAUTION: Some parts of your product may be made of glass. This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove it. Stop using your product until the glass is replaced by trained service personnel. Choking hazard notice CHOKING HAZARD – Product contains small parts. Keep away from children under three years.
Chapter 1. Product overview Checking that all included items are present Open the shipping box and check that all included items are there. Immediately contact the place of purchase if any items happen to be missing or damaged. Your shipping box includes: • Instructions for Safe Use • Power cord • ac power adapter • This computer For the warranty information of your computer, go to: http://www.lenovo.
Back and left-side view: 14 13 14 1 4 2 17 10 11 5 15 12 16 18 3 9 2 7 8 Bottom view: 6 9 Number Explanation 1 LCD Liquid crystal display (LCD) of the computer 2 Status LEDs Indicators showing various states of the computer Power button Press the power button to turn on the computer, turn off the computer, or change the power state. Keyboard Use the keyboard to input characters or control programs.
Number Name Explanation 5 Touchpad Use the touchpad to move the pointer, click an object, or perform scrolling, without the need of a traditional mouse. 6 Speakers Built-in stereo speakers Security-lock slot To protect your computer from theft, you can purchase a security cable lock that fits the security-lock slot to lock the computer to a stationary object. Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature.
Status LEDs Power LED LED state Computer state Solid blue The computer is powered on. Blinking blue The computer is in entering sleep mode. Solid orange The battery power is low. Slow-blinking orange Low battery in sleep mode Fast-blinking orange Extremely low battery Off The computer is powered off or in hibernation mode. Battery recharge LED LED state Computer state Solid orange The battery is recharging. Blinking orange There are battery recharging errors or deterioration errors.
External Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Depending on the models: • Convertible model: 319 mm (12.6 inches) (wide) x 217 mm (8.5 inches) (depth) x 16.9 mm (0.7 inch) (height) • Clamshell model: 319 mm (12.6 inches) (wide) x 212 mm (8.3 inches) (depth) x 16.9 mm (0.7 inch) (height) Weight (including battery) Depending on the models: • Convertible model: 926 g (2.0 lb) • Clamshell model: 850 g (1.9 lb) • *1: Supports hyperthreading technology. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology driver is built in.
Windows Setup When you turn on your computer for the first time, you need to perform Windows setup. To set up the Windows operating system, make sure that your computer is connected to ac power. Then, follow the on-screen instructions. Contact your system administrator for the appropriate settings when necessary. Using the fast startup function The fast startup function enables your computer to quickly start up from the power-off state. The fast startup function is enabled by factory default.
Chapter 2. Keyboard The keyboard has several function keys, which consist of the Fn key 1 and the other function keys 2 and 3 .
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Chapter 3. The touchpad This chapter covers the touchpad usage and extended feature settings, as well as the driver update process. Using the touchpad When settings are at the factory default values, the following operations can be performed with the touchpad. Touchpad operation Operation name Move the mouse pointer Touch the touchpad and move your finger in the direction as desired to move the mouse pointer.
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Chapter 4. External display Switching display outputs Display outputs can be switched using the keyboard. Note: The external display refers to the external display connected to the HDMI port on your computer. To switch display outputs, do the following: 1. Press Fn+F3. The available outputs are displayed.
• If the computer is connected to an external display or TV set using Intel WiDi and if the sound settings are changed, the connection with the computer may be terminated. • If the Intel WiDi connection is used, and if the computer is manually switched to the Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate, or if you wish to switch the Windows user account, terminate the WiDi application once and release the WiDi connection.
Chapter 5. Connecting to the network Your computer has one or more network cards that enable you to connect your computer to the Internet or other network connections. Before connecting to a network This topic provides information about how to perform network setup in order to connect to a network. Setting up a network connection You can change the network connection settings by doing the following: 1. Open Control Panel. 2.
Attention: • If you want to use the wireless features on an airplane, check the wireless services with the airline before boarding the airplane. • If there are restrictions on the use of computer wireless features on an airplane, disable the wireless features of your computer before boarding. A wireless local area network (LAN) covers a relatively small geographic area, such as an office building or a house. Devices based on the 802.11 standards can connect to this type of network.
Chapter 6. System Configuration The BIOS Setup Utility Notes: • Do not turn off your computer with the power switch while in the BIOS Setup Utility. When turning the power off, be sure to either exit the BIOS Setup Utility and shut down your computer from the Windows menu, or turn the power off after selecting Save Changes and Power Off from the Exit menu when you wish to save the new settings.
Restoring the factory default setting Do the following to restore your computer to the factory default settings: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Press the F9 key. A confirmation window is displayed. 3. Select Yes and press Enter. The factory default settings are loaded. 4. Press the F10 key. A confirmation window is displayed. 5. Select Yes and press Enter. The default settings are saved and the system will restart or power off.
Chapter 7. Security Security chip function Notes: • The security chip does not guarantee complete protection of data or hardware. Always exercise appropriate caution when managing and handling important data. • In addition to the security chip function, we recommend configuring supervisor and user passwords in the BIOS Setup Utility. • When performing computer recovery, reinstalling the operating system, resetting, or using a separately sold operating system, initialize the security chip before enabling it.
Note: You can reset security chip feature settings by setting Change TPM State to Clear. Therefore, we recommend that you set up a supervisor password/user password before you use security chip features so that a higher level of security can prevent a third party from resetting security chip feature settings. Notice on deleting data from your solid-state drive Some of the data stored on the solid-state drive might be sensitive.
Chapter 8. Recovery overview for the Windows 8.1 operating system This section provides information about the recovery solutions for the Windows 8.1 operating system. A Windows recovery image is preinstalled in the recovery partition on your computer. The Windows recovery image enables you to refresh your computer, or reset your computer to the factory default settings. You can create a recovery USB drive as backups or replacement for the Windows recovery image.
Refreshing your computer If your computer does not perform well and the problem might be caused by a recently installed program, you can refresh your computer without losing your personal files or changing your settings. Attention: If you refresh your computer, only the programs that came with your computer and the programs that you installed from Windows Store will be reinstalled. To refresh your computer, do the following: 1.
Recovering your operating system if Windows 8.1 fails to start The Windows recovery environment on your computer is capable of operating independently from the Windows 8.1 operating system. This enables you to recover or repair the operating system even if the Windows 8.1 operating system fails to start. After two consecutive failed boot attempts, the Windows recovery environment starts automatically. Then you can choose repair and recovery options by following the instructions on the screen.
Using the recovery USB drive If you cannot start your computer, or if you cannot start the Windows recovery image on your computer, use the recovery USB drive to recover your computer. To use the recovery USB drive, do the following: Note: Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power during the following process. 1. Turn on the computer and start the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. On the Boot submenu, set the recovery drive as the first startup device. 3.
Appendix A. Regulatory Information Wireless related information Wireless interoperability The M.2 wireless LAN card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Complementary Code Keying (CCK), and/or Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology, and is compliant to the 802.11b/g Standard, 802.11a/b/g, 802.11n or 802.
2 1 1 Wireless LAN antenna (main) 2 Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary) USA — Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Approved wireless devices This section presents the FCC ID and model number of each wireless device. Preinstalled wireless LAN module Lenovo LaVie Z: FCC ID: I4L-LAVIEZ7265 (Models with wireless LAN: 7265NGW ) Notes: • The wireless LAN and the Bluetooth features operate at different frequencies exclusively, and transmit radio frequencies simultaneously.
The transmission antennas for the wireless LAN module are located in the LCD cover. See “Locations of the UltraConnect™ wireless antennas” on page 23. Radio Frequency interference requirements Each device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to FCC Part 15 Subpart B. Refer to “Electronic emission notices” on page 25. When you use a wireless LAN module in the 802.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada Appendix A.
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Appendix B. Accessibility information Lenovo is committed to providing people with disabilities greater access to information and technology. Some technologies are already provided in your operating system. Others can be purchased through vendors. Users also can use the Ease of Access Center provided in the Windows operating system to configure their computers to suit their physical and cognitive needs.
• Using the NVDA screen reader: http://www.nvaccess.org/ Speech Recognition Speech Recognition enables you to control your computer by voice. Using only your voice, you can start programs, open menus, click buttons and other objects on the screen, dictate text into documents, and write and send e-mails. Everything you do with the keyboard and mouse can be done with only your voice.
Screen resolution You can make your documents easier to read by adjusting the screen resolution of your computer. To adjust the screen resolution, right click anywhere on the desktop, click Screen resolution, and then adjust the settings as you prefer. Note: Setting too low of a resolution might prevent some items from fitting on the screen.
Industry-standard connectors Your computer provides industry-standard connectors that enable you to connect assistive devices, if needed. For more information on the location and function of each connector, see “Locations” on page 1 . Documentation in accessible formats Lenovo provides electronic documentation in accessible formats.
Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) European Union RoHS Lenovo products sold in the European Union, on or after 3 January 2013 meet the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (“RoHS recast” or “RoHS 2”). For more information about Lenovo progress on RoHS, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/social_responsibility/us/en/RoHS_Communication.
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Appendix D. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
Precautions 1. Unauthorized copying of all or part of the contents of this document is prohibited. 2. Distribution and copying all or part of the software without permission of the copyright owner is a copyright infringement. 3. We shall bear no liability for claims of damages or lost profits resulting from the use of this product. 4. The Windows operating system installed on the internal solid-state drive of this computer is for use with this product only. 5.
