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Lenovo G400s/G405s/G400s Touch G500s/G505s/G500s Touch User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 2
illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo G500s unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. Regulatory Notice • For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com. Second Edition (August - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 3
...15 Chapter Touch screen operation (on select models 22 Connecting to a wireless network 25 Help and support ...26 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 27 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 29 Frequently asked questions 29 Troubleshooting ...32 Appendix. CRU instructions 37 Replacing the battery - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 4
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view G400s/G405s a b c d e f g h 1 - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 6
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G400s Touch a b c d e f g h 2 - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 7
G500s/G505s b c d e f g h Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a i 3 - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 8
to know your computer G500s Touch a b c d e f i g h Note: The dashed areas indicate internal parts. Attention: • Do not open the display panel beyond 120 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful not to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 9
this models) display. d Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. e Novo button When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Notes: • For details, see "Chapter - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 10
know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a numeric keypad (G500s/G505s/G500s Touch only) incorporated into its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad G500s/G505s/G500s Touch The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 11
certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys. G400s/G405s/G400s Touch : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Decreases the volume . : Displays all currently active apps. : Turns on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. Opens the interface for the : display device switch - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 12
. To use this function, press and hold Fn a ; then press one of the function keys b . G400s/G405s/G400s Touch a G500s/G505s/G500s Touch b b a The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Home: Activate the pause function. Fn + End: Activate the break function. Fn + PgUp - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 13
. Note: Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked, or else overheating of the computer may occur. c VGA port Connects to external display devices. d RJ-45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network. e HDMI port f USB ports Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 14
port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver is installed, you can disconnect and reconnect Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of the Windows desktop screen to remove the device before disconnecting. Notes: • If your USB device - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 15
on your computer Press to make configuration. Notes: • When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to save battery power. • You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer before you can transfer data between them. Read the documentation supplied with - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 16
the combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones. • The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets removed without your permission. For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 17
and 20% charge. Fast blinking amber There is a problem with the battery or the battery connection. Slow blinking amber The battery is being charged. When battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to white. Slow blinking white The battery has between 20% and 80% charge and is still - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 18
memory card: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: • 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 1 Push the dummy card in until you hear a click. 2 Gently pull the dummy card out - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 19
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view G400s/G405s/G400s Touch a b cd e G500s/G505s/G500s Touch a b cd e 15 - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 20
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual b Battery pack c Battery latch spring loaded d Louvers e Speakers The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Allow air to enter - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 21
of the following: • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press the Windows key + D. To switch from the desktop to the Start screen, do one of the following: • Select Start from the charms bar. • Press the Windows key . • Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 22
the charms, do one of the following: • Move the cursor 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 what you are looking for, including settings, files, Web images, Web videos, etc - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 23
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, including the devices to play, print, and project. Settings - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 24
To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: • Close the display lid. • Press the power button. • Open the charms, and then select Settings one of the following: • Press any key on the keyboard. Note: If the computer does not awaken after pressing a key on the keyboard, this means that the - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 25
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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, select Settings . 2 Select Power → Shut down. 21 - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 26
Touch screen operation (on select models The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using its fully-featured, multi-touch screen; or like a traditional notebook computer, using keyboard and touchpad. Multi-touch gestures You can touch the screen you to see detailed information before - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 27
Frequently used gestures Pinch Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen. Tasks performed Zooms in and out on visual apps, such , depending upon the app.) two or more Slide Drag your finger across the screen. Pans or scrolls through lists and pages, but you can also use it - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 28
the currently open app. Similar to right-clicking on an app with your mouse. one • Swiping from the left displays a list of the apps currently running in the background. • Swiping from the right side of the screen displays the charms. Similar to placing your mouse in the lower-right corner of the - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 29
, the computer will automatically scan for available wireless networks and display them in the wireless network list. To connect to a wireless network security key or passphrase for connection. To connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet service provider (ISP - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 30
Help and support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do ). You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer. You can also get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 31
. To restore the system partition: 1 Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. 2 Click System Recovery. The computer will restart to the recovery environment. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 32
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button. From Novo Button Menu, select System recovery and press Enter. 28 - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 33
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. Where can I find the hardware specifications the Lenovo consumer support Web site. Where can I find drivers for - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 34
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 Support. To change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy Support on the boot menu - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 35
boot mode to Legacy Support. The legacy operating system, such as Windows, Linux or Dos, etc., cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See "Chapter 3. Getting help and service" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 36
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 battery is installed correctly. - The AC power adapter is connected to the computer, and the power cord is plugged into a - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 37
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting BIOS password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 38
Troubleshooting The computer does not return from sleep mode, and the computer does not work. • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter to the computer and then press any key the battery. Display panel problems The screen is blank. • Do the following: - If you are - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 39
with a fully charged Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the battery. protector; then turn on the computer again. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the EFI - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 40
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. The computer does not start from . • Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled. In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility, make sure that the device is included in the EFI list. • While turned - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 41
Appendix. CRU instructions Notes: • The illustrations used in this appendix are for the Lenovo G500s, unless otherwise stated. • The following steps about upgrading and replacing devices may differ slightly between G500s and G400s/G405s/G400s Touch/G505s/G500s Touch. • Make sure the battery has been - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 42
memory types supported by your body, which could damage the DDR3L SDRAM. Do not touch the contact edge of the DDR3L SDRAM. 2 Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer. 3 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 4 Remove the battery - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 43
Appendix. CRU instructions 6 If two DDR3L SDRAMs are already installed in the the attachment clips with their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. 0 Reinstall and tighten the screws. A Reinstall the battery. B Turn the computer over again. C Connect the AC power adapter and the cables - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 44
the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( : upper slot). b a To make sure that the DDR3L SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Hold Fn + F2 during startup. The BIOS setup utility screen opens. The System - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 45
Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing the wireless LAN card To replace the wireless LAN card, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display and turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 46
. CRU instructions 7 Take out the wireless LAN card c . 3 8 Install the new wireless LAN card. 9 Reinstall and tighten the screw. 0 Reconnect labeled M(MAIN). A Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws. B Reinstall the battery pack. C Turn the computer over again. D Connect the AC - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 47
the screw shown in the illustration a . 3 Gently pull the optical disc drive out b . a b The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. AC power adapter Power cord for AC power adapter Battery - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 48
or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 44 - Lenovo G500s Laptop | User Guide - Lenovo G400s, G400s Touch, G500s, G500s Touch - Page 49
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