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- Page 1 Lenovo M50-70/ M50-80 User Guide User Guide 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 7 or Windows 8.1. If you are using other Windows operating systems, some operations may be slightly different.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The charms ..............................12 Power-saving modes ..........................14 Connecting to a wireless network ......................16 Help and support ............................17 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System................18 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting......................19 Frequently asked questions ........................19 Troubleshooting ............................21 Appendix A. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions ........... 25 Removing the keyboard .......................... -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. Wireless module antennas The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. Computer display The computer display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output.
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Page 7: Using The Keyboard
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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. -
Page 8: Hotkeys
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Displays all currently active apps. Turns on/off the backlight of the : Increases the volume level. -
Page 9: Left-Side View
To use the Lenovo OneLink connector, you need to remove the connector cover from the Lenovo OneLink connector first. Note: Ensure that you keep the connector cover. Reattach it to the Lenovo OneLink connector when you are not using the Lenovo OneLink connector. - Page 10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
- Page 11 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB device Your computer comes with three 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.
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Page 12: 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. Indicator... -
Page 13: Inserting A Memory Card
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: • Insert only one card in the slot at a time. •... -
Page 14: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. -
Page 15: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 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 16: The Charms
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Charms are navigation buttons that let you control your Windows ®... - Page 17 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 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, including the devices to play, print, and project.
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Page 18: Power-Saving Modes
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows Power-saving modes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can set it to shut down, sleep or hibernate. -
Page 19: Putting Your Computer To Sleep
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it to resume use, bypassing the startup process. -
Page 20: Connecting To A Wireless Network
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: •... -
Page 21: Help And Support
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows Help and support - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. -
Page 22: Chapter 3. Lenovo Onekey Recovery System
• 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 Novo Button Menu, select System Recovery and press Enter. -
Page 23: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with any recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System if you need to restore the system to its original factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails? If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the following steps: Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process. -
Page 24: Bios Setup Utility
Windows, Linux or Dos, etc cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. -
Page 25: 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 26: Sleep Problems
- The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. (POST). See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery pack is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. -
Page 27: Sound Problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard • Make sure that: from the speakers even - The Mute function is off. when the volume is - The combo audio jack is not being used. turned up. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery pack problems Your computer shuts down •... -
Page 28: Other Problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button respond. for four seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. -
Page 29: Appendix A. Cru (Customer Replaceable Units) Instructions
Appendix A. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions Removing the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the keyboard, do the following: Turn off the computer. - Page 30 Appendix A. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions Disconnect the two connectors in the direction shown by arrows . Then remove the keyboard.
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Page 31: Removing The Optical Drive
Appendix A. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions Removing the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical drive, do the following: Remove the screw shown in the illustration Gently pull the optical drive out... - Page 32 Appendix A. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions Carefully remove the optical drive bezel in the direction shown by arrow The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Safety, Warranty, and Setup User Guide Guide...
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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. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. - Page 34 en-US Rev. AA00...
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