Lenovo Z500 Touch, User Manual

Page 1: ...Lenovo Z P Series Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer User Guide V1 0 ...

Page 2: ...ed in this user guide Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 8 If you are using another Windows operating system some operations may be slightly different If you are using other operating systems some operations may not apply to you LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reprod...

Page 3: ... 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 wireless LAN 21 Help and support 22 Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 23 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 24 Frequently asked questions 24 Troubleshooting 26 Trademarks 29 Contents ...

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Page 5: ...1 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Top view Z400 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 6: ...e The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally Attention When closing the display panel be careful not to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard Otherwise the display panel may be damaged 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 7: ...ual output Note Select models may have a multi touch screen Please refer to the actual product For details see Touch screen operation on select models on page 17 Power button Press this button to turn on the computer Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse Touchpad To move the pointer on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to ...

Page 8: ...mutes the sound Enables disables Airplane mode Decreases the volume level Displays all currently active apps Increases the volume level Turns on off the backlight of the LCD screen Closes the currently active window Toggles the display between the computer and an external device Refreshes the desktop or the currently active window Decreases display brightness Enables disables the touchpad Increase...

Page 9: ...his function press and hold Fn then press one of the function keys Z400 Z500 P500 The following describes the features of each function key Fn PgUp Enables disables the scroll lock Fn PgDn Activates the system request Fn Home Activates the pause function Fn End Activates the break function Fn Space on select models Enables disables the keyboard backlight a b ...

Page 10: ...ernal heat Note Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur VGA port Connects to external display devices RJ 45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI inputs such as a TV or an external display USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 8 Memor...

Page 11: ...er ISP for details on how to configure your computer Cable Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line DSL DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines Note The above diagrams are for reference only Actual connection method may vary TV cable Splitter Cable modem Not ...

Page 12: ...emory card slot 3 Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing a memory card 1 Push the memory card in until you hear a click 2 Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Note Typically Windows detects a new device after connecting it and then installs the driver automatically However some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting Check the docume...

Page 13: ...unction may not be supported if third party headphones or headsets are connected due to different industry standards USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 8 Optical drive Reads burns optical discs Kensington slot Attach a security lock not supplied here Notes Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of securit...

Page 14: ...han 80 charge Discharging The battery has more than 20 charge On solid amber Discharging The battery has between 5 and 20 charge Blinking slowly white Charging The battery has between 20 and 80 charge When the battery reaches 80 charge the light will stop blinking However charging will continue until the battery is fully charged Blinking slowly amber Charging The battery has less than 20 charge Wh...

Page 15: ...Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 11 Bottom view Z400 Z500 P500 Speakers Provide audio output Note The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally 1 1 a ...

Page 16: ...g system Creating a user account Operating system interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces the Start screen and the Windows desktop To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop do one of the following Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen Press the Windows key D To switch from desktop to Start screen do one of the following Select Start from the Charms Move ...

Page 17: ... To display the Charms do one of the following Move the pointer to the upper right or lower right corner until the Charms bar is displayed Press Windows key C Use one finger to swipe in from the right edge of the screen until the Charms bar is displayed on select models Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find whatever you are looking for including apps settings and files ...

Page 18: ...rt charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices such as digital cameras TVs or printers Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer Also you can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when using the desktop screen ...

Page 19: ...ckly wake it to resume use bypassing the startup process To put the computer to sleep do one of the following Close the display panel Press the power button Open the Charms and then select Settings Power Sleep To wake the computer do one of the following Press the power button Press any key on the keyboard Note Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in...

Page 20: ...rting 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: ...the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of tasks Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Tap Tap once on an item Performs an action such as starting an app opening a link or performing a command Similar to left clicking with a mouse Press and hold Press your finger down and leave it there for a moment Allows you to see detailed information before selecting an action Can also o...

Page 22: ...aps Can also jump to the beginning or end of a list Rotate Place two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand Turns an object Note Not all items can be rotated depending upon the app Slide Drag your finger across the screen Pans or scrolls through lists and pages Can also move an object or be used to draw or write depending upon app Similar to pressing and holding to pan and to scrolling...

Page 23: ...the screen with app commands including save edit and delete If you have an app currently open you can also Swipe from the top edge to halfway down the screen without lifting your finger to dock that app on the left or right side of the screen This allows you to keep two apps open simultaneously in a split screen format Swipe from the top edge straight down to the bottom edge of the screen continuo...

Page 24: ...rrently running in the background If there is more than one currently open app you can Swipe in from the left to bring in an app and without lifting your finger push that app back off the left edge of the screen quickly This displays a list of the apps currently running in the background Swiping in from the right edge of the screen displays the Charms ...

Page 25: ...lect Settings to open the Network configuration page and then toggle the Airplane mode switch to Off Connecting to a wireless LAN After wireless has been enabled the computer will automatically scan for available wireless networks and display them in the wireless LAN network list To connect to a wireless network click the network name in the list and then click Connect Note Airplane mode should be...

Page 26: ...ows Help and Support file To open the Windows Help and Support file do one of the following Select Settings charm then select Help Press Windows key F1 You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer You can also get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More to explore ...

Page 27: ...r to a previously created back up point If Windows cannot be started then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press the Novo button From the Novo button menu select the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system and press Enter Note To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery system your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to stor...

Page 28: ...D partition of your hard disk If you cannot find the installation program there you can also download it from the Lenovo consumer support website Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer If your computer is preinstalled with a Windows operating system Lenovo provides drivers for all the hardware devices that you need on the D partition of your hard disk You can also...

Page 29: ...ere are two boot modes UEFI and Legacy To change the boot mode start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu When do I need to change the boot mode The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI mode If you choose to install a legacy Windows operating system that is any operating system prior to Windows 8 on your computer you must change the boot mode t...

Page 30: ...de Press any key on the keyboard Press the power button Press F9 to confirm whether the backlight for the LCD screen has been turned off Password problems I forgot my password If you forget your user password ask the system administrator to clear your user password If you forget your hard disk drive password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk...

Page 31: ...C adapter or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on press F12 to make the screen brighter If the power indicator is in blinking press the power button to resume from the sleep mode If the problem persists follow the solution in the following problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Press F9 to confirm whether the backlight for the LCD screen has been turned off The screen is...

Page 32: ...ation device Other problems Your computer does not respond To turn off your computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer still does not respond remove the AC adapter Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network The computer does not start from a device you want See t...

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