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©Lenovo China 2012
Lenovo IdeaPad
P580/P585/N580/
N581/N585/N586
User Guide V2.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
V2.0_en-US
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Note � 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 other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you. � 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 in
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Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..........................................1 Top view.......................................................................................................................1 Left-side view ..............................................................................................................5 Right-side view............................................................................................................6 Front view ..............
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P580/P585 1 2 a 3 9 P580 5 8 8 4 6 7 1
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer N580/N585 1 2 b 3 N580 5 4 8 6 7 2
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer N581/N586 1 2 b 3 N581 5 4 8 6 7 Attention: • The dashed part is invisible. • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. 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. 3
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated Use the camera for video communication. a camera The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless Wireless module b radio. antennas (on select models) Note: Wireless module antennas may be placed in different positions (2a/2b) depending on different configurations. Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant c visual output. d Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. When the computer is
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 a Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 23. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 2 3 2 1 AC power Connect the AC adapter here. a adapter jack USB port (on b Connects to USB devices. select models) Note: • The blue ports are USB 3.0 ports. The black ports are USB 2.0 ports. • For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 19.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 1 Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. a Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 18. For details, see “System status indicators” on page 22. b System status indicators 7
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 8
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Battery latch - The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack a secured in place. manual Battery pack b The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack Battery latch - c secured in place. spring loaded Optical drive/ d Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment 9
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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: • Accepting the end user license agreement � Configuring the Internet connection � Creating a user account Operating system interfaces - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Windows 8 comes with two mai
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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. 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 Windo
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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. Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks, such as setting the volume or shutting down the compute
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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. When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it to resume use, bypassing the startup process. To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: • Close the display
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 Settings . 1 2 Select Power → Shutdown. 2 14
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N580 P580 1 1 2 3 2 3 Touchpad To move the pointer on the screen, slide your a fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move. The function corresponds to that of the left Left click button b mouse button on a conventional mouse. Right click button The f
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 a function keys . b b a b 16
