Lenovo IdeaPad P580 Support Question
Lenovo IdeaPad P580 Support Question
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Question posted by chhansim on February 18th, 2013
Lenovo Volume Button
My P580 Lenovo volume up,down, and mute button above the keyboardall of a sudden doesn't work? but when use the keyboard I press the Fn Key arrow left and right it works.
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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on February 22nd, 2013 1:30 AM
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I think that this may be related to a hardware issue of your Lenovo laptop. The buttons for the volume may not be working properly because of hardware problem. Since the FN, Arrow Left and Arrow Right keys are working and enables sound, there is no problem with the software side of your computer.
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Tintin
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Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 1
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/ N581/N585/N586
User Guide V1.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 2
... RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to : http://www.lenovo.com. GS-35F-05925. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may not apply to you. • The features described in this guide are for Lenovo IdeaPad N580...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 3
... models only 23
Chapter 3. Contents
Chapter 1. Learning the basics 10
First use...10 Using AC adapter and battery 12 Using the touchpad 14 Using the keyboard 15 Connecting external devices 17 Special keys and buttons 19 System status indicators 21 Securing your computer 1
Top view ...1 Left-side view ...5 Right-side view...6 Front view ...7 Bottom view ...8
Chapter 2. Getting to the...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 5
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view
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Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 8
...on page 20.
4 e OneKey Rescue system button
Press this button to open OneKey Rescue system (If OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled) when the computer is powered off.
i Volume buttons For details, see "Volume buttons" on different configurations. Note: Wireless module antennas may be used for video communication. d Power button
Press this button to turn on the computer. Note...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 10
... Combo audio jack
Connects to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your computer
Right-side view
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AC ...power adapter jack
Connect the AC adapter here. b USB port (on page 18.
The black ports are USB 3.0 ports.
Chapter 1. Note:
• The blue ports are USB 2.0 ports. • For details, see "Using...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 14
... the computer is not fully charged at purchase. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet....to the power
The supplied battery pack is running on the computer
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Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 15
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Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 17
...battery pack away from fire. • Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain. • Do not attempt to Lenovo for an extended period of an explosion. Chapter 2. When
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„ Removing the battery pack
If you are not going to use the computer for service, etc.
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 18
Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F6.
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The function corresponds to that of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse. Chapter 2. The function corresponds to move. Learning the basics
Using the touchpad
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a Touchpad
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Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 20
... F5:
Fn + F6: Fn + F9: Fn + F10: Fn + F11: Fn + F12: Fn + PrtSc: Fn + Insert: Fn + Home: Fn + End:
Open the interface for display resolution settings.
Fn + F1:
Enter sleep mode.
Fn + Esc:
Enable/Disable the integrated camera. Skip to the previous track. Activate the pause function.
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Increase/Decrease sound volume.
16 Learning the basics
The...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 23
..., see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 26.
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Special keys and buttons
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P580
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„ OneKey Rescue system button a
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• In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery.
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Chapter 2. Volume Up button:
Quick increase volume level.
20 Volume Down button:
Quick decrease volume level. Learning the basics
„ Volume buttons b Mute button:
Mute/Unmute the sound.
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 26
...Left-side view" on the desktop to register your computer to help protect your computer from being removed without your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system's "password".
Learning the basics
Securing your computer
This section provides information about how to help .
22 Lenovo...works best in an environment with the security lock that it from theft and unauthorized use...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 27
... helps prevent your password at the prompt. Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only
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Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 30
...mirror image file (based on the size of operating system and preinstalled software).
„ Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (within Windows operating system)
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Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 31
... process is irreversible.
Make sure to launch OneKey Rescue system. OneKey Rescue system
„ Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system (without Windows operating system)
In the event that the operating system cannot ... backup. Chapter 4. Within the program, you can choose to restore your computer. • Press the key to back up any critical data before using the recovery feature.
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Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 32
... the same for the Lenovo
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Appendix A. Replacing the battery
Note: Use only the battery provided by the arrow c .
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Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 34
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Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 46
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