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Page 3 - Contents
i Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer................................... 1 Top view ..........................................1Left-side view .................................4Right-side view ...............................6Front view .......................................8Bottom 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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z475 h i j f e g a c d b g k l
Page 8 - L e f t - s i d e v i ew; Kensington slot; Connect the AC adapter here.; Fan louvers; Dissipate internal heat.; VGA port; Connects to external display devices.; HDMI port
4 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer L e f t - s i d e v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z475 Z575 Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not su...
Page 9 - Connects to eSATA or USB devices.; USB port; Connects to USB devices.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 5 eSATA/USB combo port Connects to eSATA or USB devices. Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 20. USB port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 20. g h
Page 10 - R i g h t - s i d e v i ew; Headphone jack; Connects to external headphones.; Microphone jack; Connects to external microphones.; Optical drive
6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer R i g h t - s i d e v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z475 Z575 Headphone jack Connects to external headphones. Atte...
Page 11 - This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 7 RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 29. f
Page 12 - F ro n t v i ew; Slide this switch to turn on or turn off the wireless radio; Memory card slot
8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer F ro n t v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Integrated wireless device switch Slide this switch...
Page 13 - B o t t o m v i ew
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 9 B o t t o m v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z475 a b c d
Page 15 - Chapter 2. Learning the basics; First use; Reading the manuals; Installing the battery pack; Setup Poster; Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet; Turning on the computer
11 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals be...
Page 16 - Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down; Putting your computer into sleep state; Sleep; from the Start menu.; Fn; Shutting down your computer; and select; Shut; from the Start
12 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 17 - Using AC adapter and battery; Checking battery status
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 13 Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the...
Page 18 - Removing the battery pack
14 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 19 - Using the touchpad; Touchpad
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direc...
Page 20 - Using the keyboard; Numeric keypad; Num Lock
16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keybo...
Page 21 - Function key combinations; instantly. To use this function, press and hold; then press one of the
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17 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 . a b b a b
Page 23 - 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 19 Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Y...
Page 24 - Connecting USB devices; Safely Remove Hardware; Model
20 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port (or eSATA/USB combo port) on your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automati...
Page 25 - Connecting; Bluetooth; Enabling; Bluetooth; communications on your computer
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 21 Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices (on select models) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly with other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transf...
Page 26 - Special keys and buttons; OneKey Rescue system button; • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to start Lenovo; Volume buttons; Volume down; b d
22 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OneKey Rescue system button • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey ...
Page 27 - OneKey Theater button; The computer switches to the selected mode after 2 seconds.; Normal mode; Provides enhanced visual and audio output.; Music mode; Provides enhanced audio output.; Picture mode; Provides enhanced contrast and color saturation.; Intelligent mode
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 23 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 modes are preset enhancements by Lenovo to improve visual and aural e...
Page 28 - Thermal management button; Standard mode
24 Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 dissip...
Page 29 - Performing dust cleaning; is; standard; or; efficient thermal dissipation
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 25 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, repeat...
Page 30 - System status indicators; These indicators inform you of the computer status.
26 Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. e d f g a b c Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator ...
Page 31 - Securing your computer; Using VeriFaceTM; For more details on VeriFace, see the software help.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 27 Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use...
Page 32 - Using passwords
28 Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 33 - 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
29 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 34 - Software configuration
30 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 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 35 - Wireless connection; WiMAX
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 31 Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online...
Page 36 - Enabling wireless connection; To enable wireless communications, do the following:; Hardware connection
32 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX (on select models) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Software configuration ...
Page 37 - Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system; OneKey Rescue system; Introduction; For more instructions, see the Help file of Lenovo OneKey Recovery.
33 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 38 - • In Windows, press the OneKey Rescue system button to launch Lenovo; Create Recovery Disc
34 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system 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 40 - Chapter 5. Troubleshooting; Frequently asked questions; See “Chapter 1. Important safety information” of
36 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 41 - Close other programs, then restart the backup process.; When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 37 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 42 - Troubleshooting; Display problems
38 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 2. The following section only de...
Page 43 - Keyboard problems; Sleep or hibernation problems
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 39 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 47 - 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 ck; To replace the battery pack, do the following:
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 ck - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the battery pack, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC ...
Page 48 - Install a fully charged battery pack.
44 Appendix A. CRU instructions Z575 4 Install a fully charged battery pack. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over and reconnect the AC adapter. c 1 a b
Page 49 - R e p l a c i n g t h e h a rd d i s k d r i v e; Handling a hard disk drive; Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive.
Appendix A. CRU instructions 45 R e p l a c i n g t h e h a rd 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 can...
Page 50 - To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:
46 Appendix A. CRU instructions 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 Hard disk drive/Memory/Ce...
Page 51 - Remove the frame fixing screws
Appendix A. CRU instructions 47 Z575 5 Remove the frame fixing screws . Z475 b a c c c
Page 52 - Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow
48 Appendix A. CRU instructions Z575 6 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow . Z475 a. Hold the tab to lift the hard disk drive a little by arrow . b. Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow . c d d ’ d d d ’
Page 53 - Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame
Appendix A. CRU instructions 49 Z575 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame . Z475 d e e
Page 54 - Reinstall the frame fixing screw.
50 Appendix A. CRU instructions Z575 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 e...
Page 55 - R e p l a c i n g m e m o r y; To install a DDR3 SDRAM, do the following:
Appendix A. CRU instructions 51 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 56 - Reinstall and tighten the screws.
52 Appendix A. CRU instructions 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 57 - Turn the computer on.; Total Memory; item shows the total amount of memory installed in your
Appendix A. CRU instructions 53 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 58 - 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:
54 Appendix A. CRU instructions 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 Hard disk drive/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI ...
Page 60 - Tr a d e m a r k s
56 Tr 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. is a trademark of SRS ...
Page 61 - The; Regulatory Notice
First Edition (December 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. 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 62 - TM; User Guide
IdeaPad Z475/Z575 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. ©Lenovo China 2011 New World. New Thinking. TM www.lenovo.com User Guide V1.0 V1.0_en-US
