Page 2 - Notes; Before using the product, be sure to read; Regulatory Notice
Notes Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows ® 8. If you are using other Windows operating systems, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operatin...
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; To p v i ew
1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer To p v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G400s/G405s c b h de g a f
Page 9 - Touchpad
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 5 Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. Wireless antennas Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio. Computer display Provides brilliant visual output. Multi-touch display (on select models) The LCD display with LE...
Page 10 - Using the keyboard; Numeric keypad; Num Lock
6 Chapter 1. Getting to 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...
Page 11 - Keyboard function keys; Decreases the volume level.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 7 Keyboard function keys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys. G400s/G405s/G400s Touch : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Displays all currently ac...
Page 12 - Function key combinations; Fn
8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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 . G400s/G405s/G400s Touch G500s/G505s/G500s Touch The following desc...
Page 13 - L e f t - s i d e v i e w; Connect the AC power adapter here.; Ventilation slots; Dissipate internal heat.; VGA port; Connects to external display devices.; HDMI port; Connect to USB devices.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 9 L e f t - s i d e v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AC power adapter jack Connect the AC power adapter here. Ve...
Page 14 - Connecting USB devices; Safely Remove Hardware; icon in the notification area of the Windows desktop screen
10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a...
Page 15 - Connecting a; device; Bluetooth; Enabling; Bluetooth; and WLAN communications on your computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 11 Connecting a Bluetooth device If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to/from other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data betwe...
Page 16 - R i g h t - s i d e v i ew; Connects to headsets.; Memory card slot; Connects to USB devices.; Optical disc drive; Kensington slot
12 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer R i g h t - s i d e v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Combo audiojack Connects to headsets. Notes: • At the default set...
Page 17 - F ro n t v i ew; Symbol
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 13 F ro n t v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status indicators Power indicator Battery s...
Page 18 - Inserting a memory card; Push the dummy card in until you hear a click.; Removing a memory card; Push the memory card in until you hear a click.
14 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory card:• Secure Digital (SD) card• MultiMediaCard (MMC) Inserting a memory card 1 Push the dummy card in until you hear a click. 2 Gently pull the dummy card out of the ...
Page 19 - B o t t o m v i ew
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 15 B o t t o m v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G400s/G405s/G400s Touch G500s/G505s/G500s Touch b d a...
Page 20 - Allow air to enter the computer for cooling.; Speakers; Provide audio output.
16 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Battery latch - manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Battery pack Battery latch - spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Louvers Allow air to enter the computer f...
Page 21 - Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8; O p e r a t i n g s y s t e m i n t e r f a c e s; • Press the Windows key; Start; thumbnail when it is displayed.; Start screen
17 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e o p e r a t i n g s y s t e m f o r t h e f i rs t t i m e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
Page 22 - T h e ch a r m s; Charms; are navigation buttons that let you control your Windows; Charms Bar; is the menu that contains the charms.; Search charm; The; Search; charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for,
18 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 T h e ch a r m s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Charms are navigation buttons that let you control your Win...
Page 23 - Share charm; Share; Start charm; Devices charm; Devices; Settings charm; Settings
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 19 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to 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...
Page 24 - Putting your computer to sleep; • Open the charms, then select; • Press the power button.
20 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 P u t t i n g t h e c o m p u t e r t o s l e e p o r s h u t t i n g i t d o w n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...
Page 25 - Shutting down the computer; Open the charms, select; Select; Power
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 21 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 .
Page 26 - To u c h s c r e e n o p e r a t i o n ( o n s e l e c t m o d e l s ); Tap; Press and hold; one
22 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 To u c h s c r e e n o p e r a t i o n ( o n s e l e c t m o d e l s ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 touchp...
Page 27 - Pinch; two; Rotate; two or more; Slide; Drag your finger across the screen.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 23 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Number of fingers used Pinch Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen. Zooms in and out on visual apps, such as pictures and maps. Can also jump to the beginning or end of a list. two Rot...
Page 28 - Swipe; • Swiping from the
24 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Number of fingers used Swipe Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center. • Swiping from the bottom or top edge displays app commands, including save, edit, and delete. This also ...
Page 29 - C o n n e c t i n g t o a w i r e l e s s n e t wo r k; Enabling wireless connection; Connecting to a wireless network; Connect
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 25 C o n n e c t i n g t o a w i r e l e s s n e t wo r k - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: • Press to disable airplane mode. • Open the ch...
Page 30 - H e l p a n d s u p p o r t; • Press Windows key
26 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 H e l p a n d s u p p o r t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Suppor...
Page 31 - Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system; Backing up the system partition; System Backup; Restoring; System Recovery
27 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as require...
Page 32 - Chapter 4. Troubleshooting; Frequently asked questions; This section lists frequently asked questions by category.; Finding information; What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer?; Where can I find the hardware specifications for my computer?; Drivers and preinstalled software
28 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked questions by category. Finding information What safety precautions should I follow wh...
Page 33 - Lenovo OneKey Recovery system
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 29 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails? If you can start the ...
Page 34 - The default boot mode for your computer is; UEFI; mode. If you need to; Legacy Support; Getting help; How can I contact the customer support center?; See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of
30 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting When do I need to change the boot mode? The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI mode. If you need to install a legacy operating system, such as Windows (that is, any operating system before Windows 8), Linux or Dos, etc., on your computer, you must change the bo...
Page 35 - Troubleshooting; Display problems; ) to confirm whether the backlight for
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 31 Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. • If ...
Page 36 - I forgot my password.; Sleep problems; range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of
32 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 d...
Page 37 - The screen is blank.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 33 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 or the power button. • If the system still does not return from sleep mode, stops respo...
Page 38 - Discharge and recharge the battery.; A hard disk drive problem; In the; Boot; menu in the BIOS setup utility, make sure; EFI; OneKey Recovery system problems; Backup cannot be made.
34 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up. • Make sure that:- The Mute function is off.- The combo audio jack is not used.- The speaker is selected as the playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the...
Page 40 - Appendix. CRU instructions; R e p l a c i n g t h e b a t t e r y
36 Appendix. CRU instructions R e p l a c i n g t h e b a t t e r y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the battery, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC power adapter...
Page 41 - R e p l a c i n g m e m o r y; To install a DDR3L SDRAM, do the following:
Appendix. CRU instructions 37 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 thre...
Page 42 - Reinstall and tighten the screws.
38 Appendix. CRU instructions 6 If two DDR3L 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 DDR3L SDRAM for future use. 7 Align the notch of the DDR3...
Page 43 - Turn the computer on.; System Memory; item shows the total amount of memory installed in
Appendix. CRU instructions 39 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 Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer. Note: If only one DDR...
Page 44 - 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 rd; To replace the wireless LAN card, do the following:
40 Appendix. CRU instructions 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 rd - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the wireless LAN card, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the comput...
Page 46 - R e m o v i n g t h e o p t i c a l d i s c d r i v e; To remove the optical disc drive, do the following:
42 Appendix. CRU instructions R e m o v i n g t h e o p t i c a l d i s c d r i v e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical disc drive, do the following: 1 Remove the Hard disk drive/Memory/Central processing unit/wireless LAN card slot...
Page 47 - Trademarks
43 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. LenovoOneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may...
Page 48 - User Guide
LenovoG400s/G405s/G500s/G505s/G400s Touch/G500s Touch Read the safety notices and important tips in theincluded manuals before using your computer. ©Lenovo China 2013 en-USRev. AA00 User Guide
