Page 2 - Support; Before using the product, be sure to read; Notes
The Regulatory Notice provides information about the radio frequency and safety standards. Be sure to read it before using wireless devices on your computer. To refer to it, go to http://www.lenovo.com, click Support , and then click User’s guides and manuals . Regulatory Notice First Edition (Septe...
Page 3 - Contents
i Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................... 1 Top view ......................................................................................................................................................... 1Left-...
Page 5 - Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer; T op v i e w
1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer T op v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...
Page 8 - Hotkeys
4 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys The hotkeys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkey. Z400 Z500/P500 : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Decreases the volume ...
Page 9 - Function key combinations; Fn; The following describes the features of each function key.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 5 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 . Z400 Z500/P500 The following describes the features of each func...
Page 10 - L e f t - s i d e v i e w
6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer L e f t - s i d e v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AC power adapte...
Page 11 - Connecting to wired LAN; Software configuration
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 7 Connecting to wired LAN Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Hardware connection: Cable DSL Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer...
Page 12 - Connecting USB devices; Safely Remove Hardware; Inserting a memory card
8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices Your computer comes with two 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 has been...
Page 13 - R i g h t -s i d e v i ew; Attaching a security lock (not supplied); Combo audio jack; USB port; Optical drive
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 9 R i g h t -s i d e v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Attaching a securit...
Page 14 - F r on t v i e w; System status indicators; Power
10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer F r on t v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Syste...
Page 15 - B o t t o m v i e w; Speakers
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 11 B o t t o m v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z400 Z...
Page 16 - Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8; C o nf i g u r i n g t h e o p e r a t i n g sy s t e m fo r th e f i r s t t i m e; Start; Start screen
12 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 C o nf i g u r i n g t h e o p e r a t i n g sy s t e m fo r th e f i r s t t i m e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below:• Accepting the e...
Page 17 - T he C h a r m s; Search charm; Search
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 13 T he C h a r m s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The five Charms...
Page 18 - Share charm; Share; Start charm; Devices charm; Devices; Settings charm; Settings
14 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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 19 - P u t t i ng t h e c om p u t e r t o s le e p o r s h ut t i n g i t d o w n; Putting your computer to sleep
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 15 P u t t i ng t h e c om p u t e r t o s le e p o r s h ut t i n g i t d o w n - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away...
Page 20 - Shutting down the computer
16 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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, and then select Settings . 2 Select Power → Shutdown . 1 2
Page 21 - T ou c h s c r e en o p e r a t i o n( o n s e l ec t m o d el s ); Frequently used gestures; Tap; Tap once on an item; Press and hold
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 17 T ou c h s c r e en o p e r a t i o n( o n s e l ec t m o d el s ) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using the multi-touch screen, or like a traditional notebook compute...
Page 22 - Pinch; Drag your finger across the screen.
18 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed 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. Rotate Place two or more finge...
Page 23 - Swipe
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 19 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swipe Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center. Swiping down from the top edge or up from the bottom edge displays a task bar on the bottom of the screen with app commands, inc...
Page 25 - C o n n ec t i n g t o w i r e l e ss L A N; Enabling wireless connection; Connecting to a wireless LAN; Connect
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 21 C o n n ec t i n g t o w i r e l e ss L A N - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To confirm that Airplane mode is disabl...
Page 26 - Help and support
22 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Help and support - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have any problems using th...
Page 27 - Lenovo OneKey Recovery system; Backing up the system partition; System Backup; Restoring; System Recovery
23 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 28 - Chapter 4. Troubleshooting; Frequently asked questions; Finding information; Drivers and preinstalled software
24 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked questions by category. Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when u...
Page 29 - BIOS setup utility; Getting help
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 25 BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is a ROM-based software program. It displays basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other user preferences. How can I start the BI...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting; Display problems; Password problems; I forgot my password.; Sleep problems
26 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. • If the screen is blank, mak...
Page 31 - Computer screen problems; The screen is blank.; Sound problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 27 The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on self-test (POST). • Make sure that: - The battery is charged. - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide ....
Page 32 - A hard disk drive problem; The Microsoft; A backup problem; Backup cannot be made.; Other problems
28 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery. • The surge protector in the battery might be active. Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector; then turn on the computer again. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. •...
Page 33 - Trademarks
29 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks 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.
Page 35 - User Guide
V1.0_en-US Lenovo IdeaPad Z400/Z500/P500 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. ©Lenovo China 2012 User Guide V1.0
