Page 2 - Notes
First Edition (December 2011) © Copyright Lenovo 2011. Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer and/or your computer may include fea...
Page 3 - Contents
i Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .......................................... 1 Top view ....................................................................................................................... 1Left-side view ......................................................................
Page 5 - Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer; T o p v i e w
1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer T o p v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo IdeaPad Z380/Z480/Z485 $ & + , )...
Page 7 - Use the camera for video communication.; Computer display; The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound.; Power button; Press this button to turn on the computer.; For details, see “Cap Sensor buttons” on page 20.; Touchpad; The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 3 Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. Wireless module antennas The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. Note: Wireless module antennas may be placed in different positions (2a/2b) depending on different configura...
Page 8 - L e f t - s i d e v i e w; Kensington slot; Dissipate internal heat.; VGA port; Connects to external display devices.; HDMI port; Connects to USB devices.
4 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer L e f t - s i d e v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here....
Page 9 - R i g h t - s i d e v i e w; Connects to external headphones.; Connect the AC adapter here.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 5 R i g h t - s i d e v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 Lenovo IdeaPad Z480/Z485/Z580/Z585 Headph...
Page 10 - F r o n t v i e w; Memory card slot; For details, see “System status indicators” on page 23.
6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer F r o n t v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplie...
Page 11 - B o t t o m v i e w
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 7 B o t t o m v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 $ % & '
Page 13 - Chapter 2. Learning the basics; First use; Reading the manuals; Setup Poster; Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet
9 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals befor...
Page 14 - Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down; Sleep; from the Start menu.; Fn; Shutting down your computer; Shut; from the Start
10 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state or shut it down. Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the com...
Page 15 - Using AC adapter and battery; Checking battery status
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 11 Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the n...
Page 16 - Removing the battery pack
12 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Removing the battery pack If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. remove the battery pack from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make sure the computer ...
Page 17 - Using the touchpad
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 13 Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direc...
Page 18 - Using the keyboard; Numeric keypad; Num Lock
14 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboar...
Page 19 - Function key combinations; instantly. To use this function, press and hold; then press one of the
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys . Lenovo IdeaPad Z380/Z480/Z485 Lenovo IdeaPad Z580/Z585 a b b a b a b b
Page 21 - Connecting external devices; Inserting a memory card; Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.; Removing a memory card; Push the memory card until you hear a click.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17 Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Y...
Page 22 - Connecting USB devices; Safely Remove Hardware; Connecting; Bluetooth; Enabling; Bluetooth; communications on your computer
18 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting USB devices Your computer comes with 3 or 4 USB ports compatible with USB devices.The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver is installed, y...
Page 23 - Special keys and buttons; OneKey Rescue system button; • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to start Lenovo
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OneKey Rescue system button • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey ...
Page 24 - Cap Sensor buttons; Volume down; OneKey Theater button; The computer switches to the selected mode after 2 seconds.; Normal mode; Provides enhanced visual and audio output.; Intelligent mode; b d
20 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Cap Sensor buttons Volume buttons ~ Mute/Unmute Volume down Volume up OneKey Theater button Lenovo OneKey Theater provides five scenario modes for using your computer in different ways: normal mode, movie mode, music mode, picture mode, and intelligent mode. These...
Page 25 - Thermal management button
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 21 Thermal management button The thermal management button can be used to switch the computer between different work modes and thus control the speed at which the heat dissipation fan spins. You can choose between standard , super silent , or efficient thermal dissipat...
Page 26 - is; standard; or; efficient thermal dissipation
22 Chapter 2. Learning the basics • Performing dust cleaning Dust tends to accumulate around the heat sink of the computer ’s CPU over time, reducing the dissipation capability of the heat sink. You can reduce the amount of accumulated dust by performing dust cleaning. To perform dust cleaning, repe...
Page 27 - System status indicators; These indicators inform you of the computer status.; Power status indicator
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 23 System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. $ % & Power status indicator Battery status indic...
Page 28 - Securing your computer; Using VeriFaceTM; For more details on VeriFace, see the software help.
24 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use...
Page 29 - Using passwords
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 25 Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer. Enter your password at the prompt. The computer cannot be used unless ...
Page 30 - Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet; You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways:; Wireless network technology:; connect without wiring.; W i r e d c o n n e c t i o n; Cable
26 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connect...
Page 31 - Software configuration
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 27 Hardware connection: Cable DSL Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer. Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary. * * * * TV cable Splitter...
Page 32 - Wireless connection; WiMAX
28 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online...
Page 33 - Enabling wireless connection; To enable wireless communications, press; Hardware connection
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 29 Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX (on select models) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Sup...
Page 34 - Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system; OneKey Rescue system; Introduction
30 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use program that can be used to back up the...
Page 35 - • In Windows, press the OneKey Rescue system button to launch Lenovo; Create Recovery Disc
Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system 31 Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system (without Windows operating system) In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded, follow the steps below to access OneKey Rescue system.• Shut down your computer.• Press the key to launch OneKey Rescue system. Within th...
Page 36 - Chapter 5. Troubleshooting; Frequently asked questions; See “Chapter 1. Important safety information” of
32 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers. What safety precautions should...
Page 37 - Close other programs, then restart the backup process.; When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 33 Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. How can I install the device drivers? A compatible device...
Page 38 - Troubleshooting; Display problems
34 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 2. The following section only desc...
Page 39 - Keyboard problems; Sleep or hibernation problems
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 35 Password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot res...
Page 43 - Appendix A. CRU instructions; R e p l a c i n g t h e b a t t e r y p a c k
39 Appendix A. CRU instructions R e p l a c i n g t h e b a t t e r y p a c k - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the battery pack, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC...
Page 44 - R e p l a c i n g t h e h a r d d i s k d r i v e; Handling a hard disk drive; Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive.
40 Appendix A. CRU instructions R e p l a c i n g t h e h a r d d i s k d r i v e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You ca...
Page 45 - To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:
Appendix A. CRU instructions 41 To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Optical drive/Hard disk d...
Page 46 - Remove the frame fixing screws
42 Appendix A. CRU instructions 5 Remove the frame fixing screws . Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 Lenovo IdeaPad Z480/Z485/Z580/Z585 c c c c c c c
Page 47 - Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow
Appendix A. CRU instructions 43 6 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow . Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 Lenovo IdeaPad Z480/Z485/Z580/Z585 d d d
Page 48 - Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame
44 Appendix A. CRU instructions 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame . Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 Lenovo IdeaPad Z480/Z485/Z580/Z585 e e e
Page 49 - Reinstall the frame fixing screws.
Appendix A. CRU instructions 45 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tabfacing upwards and the connectors facing each o...
Page 50 - R e p l a c i n g m e m o r y; To install a DDR3 SDRAM, do the following:
46 Appendix A. CRU instructions R e p l a c i n g m e m o r y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate th...
Page 51 - Reinstall and tighten the screw.
Appendix A. CRU instructions 47 6 If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for future use. 7 Align the notch of the DDR3...
Page 52 - Turn the computer on.; Total Memory; item shows the total amount of memory installed in your
48 Appendix A. CRU instructions To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Hold F2 during startup. The BIOS setup utility screen opens. The Total Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer. Note: If only one DDR3 SDR...
Page 53 - R e p l a c i n g t h e w i r e l e s s L A N c a r d; To replace the wireless LAN card, do the following:
Appendix A. CRU instructions 49 R e p l a c i n g t h e w i r e l e s s L A N c a r d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the wireless LAN card, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the comp...
Page 54 - Take out the wireless LAN card
50 Appendix A. CRU instructions 7 Take out the wireless LAN card . 8 Install the new wireless LAN card. 9 Reinstall and tighten the screw. 0 Reconnect the two wireless LAN cables (one black, one white). A Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screw. B Reinstall the battery pack. C Turn the...
Page 55 - R e m o v i n g t h e o p t i c a l d r i v e; To remove the optical drive, do the following:
Appendix A. CRU instructions 51 R e m o v i n g t h e o p t i c a l d r i v e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the Optical drive/Hard disk drive/Memory/Central processing ...
Page 57 - T r a d e m a r k s
53 T r a d e m a r k s The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. LenovoIdeaPadOneKeyVeriFace Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. NVIDIA and Optimus ar...
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