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    Lenovo IdeaPad Z500/P500 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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    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
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    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
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    your computer Top view 2 1 3 4 5 6 Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. Attention: • 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. 1
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    microphone c Wireless LAN antennas d Computer display e Power button f Touchpad Captures sound which 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
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    are located on the function key row on the keyboard. You can access mode. : Displays all currently active apps. : Turns on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. Toggles the display between the : computer and an external device. : Decreases display brightness. : Increases display brightness
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    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. 4
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    view 12 3 4 567 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
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    and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable DSL Hardware connection: Cable • Cable Internet services use supplied. Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary. Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details
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    area of Windows 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. „ Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of
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    supplied) 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 and security features. Lenovo offers no comment judgment or warranty regarding the function, quality
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    is connected to the AC power adapter. The computer is powered off. The battery has more than 80% charge. The battery has more than 20% charge. The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. Blinking Battery slowly (white) Blinking slowly (amber) Charging Charging The battery has between 20% and 80
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view a Speakers 1 Provide audio output. 10
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    to the Windows desktop, do one of the following: • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press the Windows key + D. To switch from desktop to Start screen, do one of the following: • Select Start from the Charms. • Move the pointer to the lower-left corner and then select the
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    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. Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find whatever you are looking for
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    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 get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when using the desktop screen. 13
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    blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep mode) before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data. To wake the computer, do one of the following: • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. 14
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    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 → Shutdown. 2 15
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    displayed on the lower right, then Airplane mode is on. Otherwise, wireless function is enabled. Note: Airplane mode should be disabled by default. If Airplane mode security key or passphrase for connection. To connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet service
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    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
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    the features of the OneKey Recovery system, your hard disk choose a back-up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device. • The back Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. 2 Click System Recovery. The computer will restart to the recovery environment. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions
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    is preinstalled with a Windows operating system, Lenovo provides drivers for all the hardware devices that you need on the D partition of your hard disk. You can also download the latest device drivers from the Lenovo consumer support website. „ Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery
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    and then select BIOS Setup. How can I change the boot mode? There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy. To change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu. When do I need to change the boot mode? The default boot mode for your computer
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    key on the keyboard. - Press the power button. - Press F9 to confirm whether the backlight for the LCD screen has been turned off. • If you forget your user password, ask the system administrator to clear your user password. • If you forget your hard disk drive password, a Lenovo authorized servicer
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    " 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 • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC adapter return from sleep mode and to the computer, then press any key or
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    want. The connected external device does not work. • 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
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    Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad Onekey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. 24
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Lenovo IdeaPad
Z500/P500
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
User Guide
V1.0