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Lenovo B575

User Guide
V1.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.

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  • Page 1: Lenovo B575

    Lenovo B575 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
  • Page 2 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 using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ...1 Top view ...1 Left-side view ...3 Right-side view...4 Front view ...5 Bottom view ...6 Chapter 2. Learning the basics ...7 First use...7 Using AC adapter and battery ...9 Using the touchpad... 10 Using the keyboard...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B575 Notes: •...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Speakers Power button OneKey Rescue system button Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 23. Built-in microphone Touchpad Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 10. Fingerprint reader (Select models only) Numeric keypad System status indicators...

  • Page 7: Left-Side View

    Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kensington slot Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)”...

  • Page 8: Right-Side View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view Headphone jack Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. Microphone jack USB port Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 13. Optical drive RJ-45 port Note: For details, see “Wired connection”...

  • Page 9: Front View

    Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status indicators Integrated wireless...

  • Page 10: Bottom View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Battery latch - manual Battery pack Battery latch - spring...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2. Learning the basics To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following. • Click and select Sleep from the Start menu. • Press Fn + F1. Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep state) before you move your computer.

  • Page 13: Using Ac Adapter And Battery

    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 has been shut down.

  • Page 14: Using The Touchpad

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad Touchpad Left click button Right click button Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn + F6. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B575 To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to...

  • Page 15: Using The Keyboard

    Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Note: The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled. Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Fn + F1: Fn + F2: Fn + F3: Fn + F4: Fn + F5: Fn + F6: Fn + F9: Fn + F10: Fn + F11: Fn + F12: Fn + Insert:...

  • Page 17: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card •...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting a Bluetooth device (Select models only) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones.

  • Page 19: Special Keys And Buttons

    • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 23.

  • Page 20: System Status Indicators

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. B575 Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Hard disk drive indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 21: Securing Your Computer

    For details about how to set the password, see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Internet

    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 connection: use physical wiring to connect.

  • Page 23: Wireless Connection

    Wireless connection Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Divided by the signal scales, wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards. Wi-Fi WiMAX Mobile Broadband Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods.
  • Page 24 SIM card, refer to “Inserting the SIM card” on page 21. Notes: • Various standards are in use by mobile operators to provide Mobile Broadband services. The Lenovo Mobile Broadband module may support one or more of the following standards: GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)
  • Page 25 Inserting the SIM card To insert the SIM card: Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Close the computer display and turn it over. Remove the battery. Insert the SIM card in the card slot until it clicks into place as shown in the illustration. Notes: •...
  • Page 26 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Removing the SIM card To remove the SIM card: Turn off the computer, then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Close the computer display and turn it over. Remove the battery. Push the SIM card in until you hear a click, and then pull the SIM card out.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4. Onekey Rescue System

    OneKey Rescue system Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use application that can be used to back up the data on your system partition (C drive) for easy restore when required. You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system, and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operating system.

  • Page 28: Appendix A. Cru Instructions

    Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by Lenovo. Any other battery could ignite or explode. To replace the battery, do the following: Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.
  • Page 30 Appendix A. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. Remove the battery pack. Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover.
  • Page 31 Remove the frame fixing screw Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow Appendix A. CRU instructions...
  • Page 32 Appendix A. CRU instructions Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other;...

  • Page 33: Replacing Memory

    Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer.
  • Page 34 Appendix A. CRU instructions 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.
  • Page 35 Note: If only one DDR3 SDRAM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: Turn the computer on.

  • Page 36: Removing The Optical Drive

    Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following: Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. Remove the battery pack.
  • Page 37 Gently pull the optical drive out The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive...

  • Page 38: Trademarks

    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. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

  • Page 39: Index

    Index AC adapter Using ... 9 Battery Charging... 9 Bluetooth Connecting ... 14 Camera ... 1 Fingerprint reader ... 17 Function key combinations ... 11 Keyboard Using ... 11 Meomory card reader ... 13 Microphone Built-in ... 2 OneKey Rescue system button ...23 Password Using ...17 Security ...17...
  • Page 40 If your product is not working correctly, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE. For technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll free 1-877-4 LENOVO (1-877-453-6686). Additionally, you can find support information and updates on the Lenovo Web site located at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.
  • Page 41 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com V1.0_en-US...

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