Lenovo IdeaPad Z400 User Manual
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- Page 1 Lenovo Z/P Series 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 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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... -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z400... - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Z500/P500 Note: 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.
- Page 7 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, Built-in microphone or audio recording. Wireless LAN Connect to the wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio. antennas Computer display The computer display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output.
- Page 8 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 Enables/disables Airplane Mutes/unmutes the sound. mode. Displays all currently active Decreases the volume level.
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Page 9: Function Key Combinations
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 Z400 Z500/P500 The following describes the features of each function key. -
Page 10: Left-Side View
AC power adapter Connect the AC power adapter here. jack When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo Recovery Novo button system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 23. -
Page 11: Hardware Connection
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting to wired LAN Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable • Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. •... -
Page 12: Connecting Usb Devices
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 installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps. -
Page 13: Right-Side View
Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole. • You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment judgment or warranty regarding the function, quality or performance of locking devices and security features. -
Page 14: Front View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status indicators Indicator Charge... -
Page 15: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z400 Z500/P500 Speakers... -
Page 16: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 8
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below: •... -
Page 17: The Charms
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 The Charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The five Charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks and are always available regardless of which app you are currently in. - Page 18 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 or send files to any external devices, such as digital cameras, TVs, or printers.
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Page 19: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 from your computer for a short time, put the computer to sleep. - Page 20 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: Open the Charms, and then select Settings → Shutdown. Select Power...
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Page 21: Touch Screen Operation(On Select Models)
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Touch screen operation(on select models) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using the multi-touch screen, or like a traditional notebook computer, using the keyboard and touchpad. - Page 22 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.
- Page 23 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (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, including save, edit, and delete.
- Page 24 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swiping in from the left edge can: • Bring in and open an app currently running in the background. If there is more than one currently open app, you can: •...
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Page 25: Connecting To Wireless Lan
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to wireless LAN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To confirm that Airplane mode is disabled, go to the desktop and check the notification area. -
Page 26: Help And Support
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Help and support If you have any problems using the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. -
Page 27: Backing Up The System Partition
• The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: Shut down the computer. Press the Novo button. From the Novo button menu, select the Lenovo OneKey Recovery... -
Page 28: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Drivers and preinstalled software Where are the installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled (desktop) software? Your computer did not come with any installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software. If you need to reinstall any preinstalled software, you can find the installation program located on the D partition of your hard disk. -
Page 29: Bios Setup Utility
Legacy support. A legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed until you change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See "Chapter 3. Getting help and service" of the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
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. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. -
Page 31: Computer Screen Problems
- The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See Power-on self-test (POST). “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. -
Page 32: A Hard Disk Drive Problem
For details about the OneKey Recovery system, start. see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 23. A backup problem Backup cannot be made. •... -
Page 33: 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. - Page 35 V1.1_en-US...