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Lenovo IdeaPad Z380/Z480/Z485/ Z580/Z585 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer . ©Lenovo China 2011 New World.
First Edition (December 2011) © Copyright Lenovo 2011. 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 features that are not described in this user guide.
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1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
2 Chapter 1. Gettin g to know your computer Lenovo IdeaPad Z580/Z585 Attention: • The dashed part is invisible. • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 de grees. When closing the display panel, be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard .
Chapter 1. Getting to kno w your computer 3 Integrat ed camera Use the camera for video communication. Wireless module antennas The built-in antennas ensure op tim al reception of wir eless radio. Note: W ir eless module antennas m ay be placed in diff erent position s (2a/2b) depending on differ ent configurations.
4 Chapter 1. Gettin g to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not su pplied) here.
Chapter 1. Getting to kno w your computer 5 Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 Lenovo IdeaPad Z480/Z485/Z580/Z 585 Headphone jack Connects to external headphones.
6 Chapter 1. Gettin g to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Memory card slot Insert memory car ds (not supplied) her e.
Chapter 1. Getting to kno w your computer 7 Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
8 Chapter 1. Gettin g to know your computer Lenovo IdeaPad Z480/Z485/Z580/Z585 Battery latch - manual The manual battery latch is us ed to keep the battery pack secured in place. Battery pack For details, see “Us ing AC adapter and battery” on page 11 .
9 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manua ls befor e using you r computer .
10 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Putting your computer into sleep state or shu tting it down When you finish working with your comp uter , you can put it into sleep state or shut it down. Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your comp uter for only a short time, put the computer into sleep state.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 11 Using AC adapte r and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Checking battery status Y ou can determine the percentage o f battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in th e notification area.
12 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Removing the battery pack If you are not going to use the computer for an extend ed period of time, or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. remove the battery pack from the computer . Befo re removing the battery pack, make sure the computer has been shut down.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 13 Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad T o move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move.
14 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standar d keyboard.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 Function key combinations Through the use of the function key s, you can change operational featur es instantly .
16 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics The following describes the featur es of each function key . Fn + Esc: T urn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F2: T urn on/off the backlight of the LCD scr een. Fn + F3: Open the interface for the display device switch to select this notebook or an external display .
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17 Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y our computer has a wide range of built-in features an d connection capabilities.
18 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Connecting USB devices Y our computer comes with 3 or 4 US B ports compatible with USB de vices. The first ti me you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer , W indows automatically installs a driver f or that device.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - OneKey Rescue system button • When the computer is power ed-off, pr ess this button to start Lenovo OneKey Rescue system.
20 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Cap Sensor buttons Volume buttons ~ Mute/Unmute V olume down Vo l u m e u p OneKey Theater button Lenovo OneKey Theater pr ovides five scenario modes for using your computer in differ ent ways: normal mode, movie mode, music mode, pictur e mode, and intelligent mode.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 21 Thermal management button The thermal management button can be used to switch the computer between differ ent work modes and thus contr ol the speed at which the heat dissipation fan spins. Y ou can choose between standard , super silent , or efficient thermal dissipation mode.
22 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics • Performing dust cleaning Dust tends to accumulate ar ound the he at sink of the computer ’s CPU over time, re ducing the dissipation capabili ty of the heat sink. Y ou can reduce the amount of accumulated dust by performing dust cl eaning.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 23 System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status.
24 Chapter 2. Learning the bas ics Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 25 Using passwords Using passwords helps pr event your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you powe r on the computer . Ente r your password at the prompt.
26 Chapter 3. Connectin g to the Internet As a global network, the Inte rnet connects computers worldwide, pr oviding services such as e- mailing, informatio n sear ching, electronic commerce, W eb browsing and entertainment. Y ou can connect the computer to th e Internet in the following ways: W ired connection: use physical wiring to connect.
Chapter 3. C onnecting to the Internet 27 Hardware connection: Cable DSL Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configur e your computer . Note: The above diagrams ar e for refer ence only . Actual connection method may vary .
28 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connect ion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - W ireless connections pr ovide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywher e the wireless sign al covers.
Chapter 3. C onnecting to the Internet 29 Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX (on select models) Enabling wireless connection T o enable wireless communi cations, pr ess Fn + F5 to make configuration.
30 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system 31 Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system (without Windows operating system) In the event that the operating s ystem cannot be loaded, follow the steps below to access OneKey Rescue system. •S h u t d o w n y o u r c o m p u t e r .
32 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers.
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 33 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 fl yer that came with your computer .
34 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find y our problem here, se e Chapter 2.
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 35 Password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your user pa ssword, you mu st take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servi cer or a marketing repr esentative to have the password cha nged.
36 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting The computer does not return from sleep mode and the com- puter does not work. • If the computer does not return fr om sleep mode, it may have enter ed hibernation mode a utomatically becaus e the battery is depleted. Check the power indicator .
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 37 Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the vol- ume is turned up. • Make sure that: - The Mute func tion is off. - The headph one jack is n ot used. - Speakers are selected a s the playback device.
38 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. • T o turn off your computer , press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. If the co mputer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery . • Y our computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.
39 Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the battery pack - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - T o replace the battery pack, do the following: 1 T urn of f the computer , or enter hibernation mode.
40 Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the hard disk drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y ou can increase the storage capacity of your computer by r eplacing the hard disk drive with one of gr eater capaci ty .
Appendix A. CRU instructions 41 T o replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 T urn of f 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.
42 Appendix A. CRU instructions 5 Remove the frame fixing scr ews . Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 Lenovo IdeaPad Z480/Z485/Z580/Z5 85 c c c c c c c.
Appendix A. CRU instructions 43 6 Pull the tab in the dir ection shown by arr ow . Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 Lenovo IdeaPad Z480/Z485/Z580/ Z585 d d d.
44 Appendix A. CRU instructions 7 T ake out the har d disk drive secur ed in a metal fr ame . Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 Lenovo IdeaPad Z480/Z485/Z580/Z5 85 e e e.
Appendix A. CRU instructions 45 8 Remove the screws and detach the me tal frame fr om the hard di sk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive an d tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk dri ve gently into the hard di sk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other; then push it firmly into space.
46 Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Y o.
Appendix A. CRU instructions 47 6 If two DDR3 SDRAMs ar e already in stalled in the memory slot, r emove one of them to make r oom for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be s ure to save the old DDR3 SDRAM f or future use.
48 Appendix A. CRU instructions T o make sur e that the DDR3 SDRAM is inst alled corr ectly , do as follows: 1 T urn the computer on. 2 Hold F2 during startup. The B IOS setup utility scr een opens. The T otal Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer .
Appendix A. CRU instructions 49 Replacing the wireless LAN card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - T o replace the wireless LAN car d, do the following: 1 T urn of f the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer .
50 Appendix A. CRU instructions 7 T ake out the wir eless LAN card . 8 Install the new wir eless LAN card. 9 Reinstall and tighten the scr ew . 0 Reconnect the two wire less LAN ca bles (one black, one white). A Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screw .
Appendix A. CRU instructions 51 Removing the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - T o remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the Optical drive/Hard disk drive/Memor y/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover .
52 Appendix A. CRU instructions The following tab le pr ovides a li st of CRUs for your computer , and informs you of where to find replaceme nt instructions.
53 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, othe r countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey V eriFace Microsoft and W indows are trademarks of Micr osoft Corporation in the United States, othe r countries, or both.
First Edition (December 2011) © Copyright Lenovo 2011. 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 features that are not described in this user guide.
IdeaPad Z380/Z480/ Z485/Z580/Z585 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer . ©Lenovo China 2011 New World.
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