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... data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read it , go to the following models: Lenovo Z400/Z500/Z400 Touch/ Z500 Touch/P400 Touch/P500/P500 Touch. The illustrations used in this guide may assume that you are using another Windows operating system, some operations may include features that are not described in this user guide. • The...
... data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read it , go to the following models: Lenovo Z400/Z500/Z400 Touch/ Z500 Touch/P400 Touch/P500/P500 Touch. The illustrations used in this guide may assume that you are using another Windows operating system, some operations may include features that are not described in this user guide. • The...
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Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 23 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ...24 Frequently asked questions ...24 Troubleshooting ...26 Trademarks ...29 i Starting to use Windows 8 12 Configuring the operating system for the first time 12 Operating system interfaces ...12 The Charms ...13 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down 15 Touch screen operation(on select models 17 Connecting to know your computer 1 Top view ...1 Left-side view ...6 Right-side view...
Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 23 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ...24 Frequently asked questions ...24 Troubleshooting ...26 Trademarks ...29 i Starting to use Windows 8 12 Configuring the operating system for the first time 12 Operating system interfaces ...12 The Charms ...13 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down 15 Touch screen operation(on select models 17 Connecting to know your computer 1 Top view ...1 Left-side view ...6 Right-side view...
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... the pad in the direction in microphone c Wireless LAN antennas Captures sound which you want the pointer to turn on the screen, slide your computer a Integrated camera Use the camera for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. For details, see "Touch screen operation(on select models)" on a conventional mouse. b Built-in which can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing F6. 3 Please refer to send and receive wireless radio. e Power button f Touchpad Press this button...
... the pad in the direction in microphone c Wireless LAN antennas Captures sound which you want the pointer to turn on the screen, slide your computer a Integrated camera Use the camera for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. For details, see "Touch screen operation(on select models)" on a conventional mouse. b Built-in which can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing F6. 3 Please refer to send and receive wireless radio. e Power button f Touchpad Press this button...
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... volume level. : Increases the volume level. : Closes the currently active window. : Refreshes the desktop or the currently active window. : Enables/disables the touchpad. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Displays all currently active apps. : Turns on the keyboard. Toggles the display between the : computer and an external device. : Decreases display brightness. : Increases display brightness. 4 Getting to know your computer Hotkeys The hotkeys are located on the function key row on /off the backlight of the LCD screen. You can access certain system settings quickly...
... volume level. : Increases the volume level. : Closes the currently active window. : Refreshes the desktop or the currently active window. : Enables/disables the touchpad. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Displays all currently active apps. : Turns on the keyboard. Toggles the display between the : computer and an external device. : Decreases display brightness. : Increases display brightness. 4 Getting to know your computer Hotkeys The hotkeys are located on the function key row on /off the backlight of the LCD screen. You can access certain system settings quickly...
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...-45 port This port connects the computer to external display devices. d VGA port Connects to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see "Connecting USB devices" on page 8. b Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to know your computer Left-side view 12 3 4 567 8 a AC power adapter jack Connect the AC power adapter here. Getting to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not...
...-45 port This port connects the computer to external display devices. d VGA port Connects to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see "Connecting USB devices" on page 8. b Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to know your computer Left-side view 12 3 4 567 8 a AC power adapter jack Connect the AC power adapter here. Getting to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not...
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... types of memory card: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: • Insert only one card in the notification area of the memory card slot. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the slot at a time. • This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Chapter 1. Note: If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to avoid data corruption. 8 Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it clicks into a particular USB port...
... types of memory card: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: • Insert only one card in the notification area of the memory card slot. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the slot at a time. • This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Chapter 1. Note: If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to avoid data corruption. 8 Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it clicks into a particular USB port...
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... slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Attaching a security lock (not supplied) You can attach a security lock to your computer Right-side view 1 2 3 4 a Combo audio jack Connects to the instructions shipped with this type of locking devices and security features. 9 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer to USB devices. Notes: • The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones. • The recording function may not be supported...
... slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Attaching a security lock (not supplied) You can attach a security lock to your computer Right-side view 1 2 3 4 a Combo audio jack Connects to the instructions shipped with this type of locking devices and security features. 9 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer to USB devices. Notes: • The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones. • The recording function may not be supported...
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... is in sleep mode and is fully charged. The battery has less than 5% charge. 10 Getting to the AC power adapter. The battery has more than 80% charge. However, charging will continue until the battery is connected to know your computer Front view 1 a System status indicators Symbol Indicator Indicator status Charge Status Meaning On (solid white) --- The battery has more than 20% charge. Blinking quickly (amber) Charging/ Discharging The battery has less...
... is in sleep mode and is fully charged. The battery has less than 5% charge. 10 Getting to the AC power adapter. The battery has more than 80% charge. However, charging will continue until the battery is connected to know your computer Front view 1 a System status indicators Symbol Indicator Indicator status Charge Status Meaning On (solid white) --- The battery has more than 20% charge. Blinking quickly (amber) Charging/ Discharging The battery has less...
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... displayed. To switch from the Charms. • Move the pointer to the Windows desktop, do one of the following: • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press the Windows key + D. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time You may include the procedures below: • Accepting the end user license agreement • Configuring the Internet connection • Registering the operating...
... displayed. To switch from the Charms. • Move the pointer to the Windows desktop, do one of the following: • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press the Windows key + D. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time You may include the procedures below: • Accepting the end user license agreement • Configuring the Internet connection • Registering the operating...
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... to any external devices, such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you to connect or send files to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when using the desktop screen. 14 Starting to use Windows 8 Share...
... to any external devices, such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you to connect or send files to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when using the desktop screen. 14 Starting to use Windows 8 Share...
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... startup process. Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep mode) before you will be away from your computer, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following : • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. 15 When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it down When you have finished working...
... startup process. Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep mode) before you will be away from your computer, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following : • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. 15 When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it down When you have finished working...
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.... Similar to use Windows 8 Touch screen operation(on an item Tasks performed Performs an action, such as starting an app, opening a link, or performing a command. Can also open a menu with a mouse. Frequently used gestures Tap Tap once 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 a mouse. 17...
.... Similar to use Windows 8 Touch screen operation(on an item Tasks performed Performs an action, such as starting an app, opening a link, or performing a command. Can also open a menu with a mouse. Frequently used gestures Tap Tap once 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 a mouse. 17...
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to wireless LAN Enabling wireless connection To confirm that Airplane mode is on . Note: Airplane mode should be disabled by default. If Airplane mode is disabled, go to a wireless network, click the network name in the wireless LAN network list. Note: Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for available wireless networks and display them in the list and then click Connect. To connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet service provider (ISP...
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to wireless LAN Enabling wireless connection To confirm that Airplane mode is on . Note: Airplane mode should be disabled by default. If Airplane mode is disabled, go to a wireless network, click the network name in the wireless LAN network list. Note: Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for available wireless networks and display them in the list and then click Connect. To connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet service provider (ISP...
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You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the two links listed under More to use Windows 8 Help and support If you have any problems using the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. Starting to explore. 22 To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. Chapter 2. You can also get online help and support by clicking on your computer.
You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the two links listed under More to use Windows 8 Help and support If you have any problems using the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. Starting to explore. 22 To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. Chapter 2. You can also get online help and support by clicking on your computer.
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... Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. 2 Click System Recovery. Make sure to back up any data you wish to a previously created back-up location on -screen instructions to restore the system partition to an image file. From the Novo button menu, select the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system and press Enter. 23 Chapter 3. Notes: • You can choose a back-up point. You can also create user backups for...
... Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. 2 Click System Recovery. Make sure to back up any data you wish to a previously created back-up location on -screen instructions to restore the system partition to an image file. From the Novo button menu, select the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system and press Enter. 23 Chapter 3. Notes: • You can choose a back-up point. You can also create user backups for...
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... , replace the damaged media. You can I find the installation program there, you need to restore the system to its original factory status? If you want to start the backup but it from the Lenovo consumer support website. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the installation discs for the various hardware devices of your computer on the printed flyers which came with a Windows operating system, Lenovo provides drivers for all open...
... , replace the damaged media. You can I find the installation program there, you need to restore the system to its original factory status? If you want to start the backup but it from the Lenovo consumer support website. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the installation discs for the various hardware devices of your computer on the printed flyers which came with a Windows operating system, Lenovo provides drivers for all open...
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...need to install a legacy Windows operating system (that is UEFI mode. If you must change the boot mode? The default boot mode for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other user preferences. See "Chapter 3. When do I contact the customer support center? To start the BIOS setup utility? Getting help How can I start the BIOS setup utility: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup. Troubleshooting BIOS setup utility What is a ROM-based software program. The BIOS setup utility is the BIOS setup utility...
...need to install a legacy Windows operating system (that is UEFI mode. If you must change the boot mode? The default boot mode for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other user preferences. See "Chapter 3. When do I contact the customer support center? To start the BIOS setup utility? Getting help How can I start the BIOS setup utility: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup. Troubleshooting BIOS setup utility What is a ROM-based software program. The BIOS setup utility is the BIOS setup utility...
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... items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have the hard disk drive replaced. Password problems • Your screen saver or power management may be charged for the LCD screen has been turned off . • The battery power is blank, make sure that: nothing appears on a blank screen. Connect the AC adapter to have the computer serviced. I turn on the computer, • If the screen is getting low. Recovery system. My screen goes blank while...
... items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have the hard disk drive replaced. Password problems • Your screen saver or power management may be charged for the LCD screen has been turned off . • The battery power is blank, make sure that: nothing appears on a blank screen. Connect the AC adapter to have the computer serviced. I turn on the computer, • If the screen is getting low. Recovery system. My screen goes blank while...
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... Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. If the computer is not used. - Incorrect characters appear on self-test (POST). • Make sure that : - Sound problems • Do the following problem "The screen is off the computer; If you are correctly set. - The headphone jack is still not reset, remove the AC adapter. If the power indicator is within the acceptable range. Note: If the battery is charged...
... Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. If the computer is not used. - Incorrect characters appear on self-test (POST). • Make sure that : - Sound problems • Do the following problem "The screen is off the computer; If you are correctly set. - The headphone jack is still not reset, remove the AC adapter. If the power indicator is within the acceptable range. Note: If the battery is charged...
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... OneKey Recovery system to restore the system partition to free more space on the destination device. • To turn on the computer again. • In the Boot menu in the battery might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. The computer does not start . Make sure that the EFI/Boot device priority in the BIOS setup utility is set so that the hard disk drive is on the network. • See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility...
... OneKey Recovery system to restore the system partition to free more space on the destination device. • To turn on the computer again. • In the Boot menu in the battery might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. The computer does not start . Make sure that the EFI/Boot device priority in the BIOS setup utility is set so that the hard disk drive is on the network. • See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility...