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©Lenovo China 2010
IdeaPad Z370/ Z470/
Z570
User Guide V1.0
TM
New World. New Thinking.
www.lenovo.com
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
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Printed in China
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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. 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 i
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Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue computer...................................1 system.....................................35 Top view..........................................1 OneKey Rescue system ............... 35 Left-side view .................................4 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting ...38 Right-side view...............................6 Frequently asked questions........ 38 Front view .......................................8 Troubleshooting..............
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z370/Z470 e f g h i j a b c d k l g 1
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Z570 e f g h i j a b c d k l g Attention: • 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. 2
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Use the camera for video communication. Integrated a camera The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless b Wireless module radio. antennas Computer display The computer display with LED backlight provides c brilliant visual output. The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. Speakers d e Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. Press this button to start OneKey Rescue system when the f OneKey Rescue computer is
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z370/Z470 ach d e f g Z570 a b c d f g h a Kensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 29. Connect the AC adapter here. AC power adapter b jack Note:For details, see “Using AC a
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer eSATA/USB g Connects to eSATA or USB devices. combo port Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 21. h Connects to USB devices. USB port Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 21. 5
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z370 a b c d e Z470 a bdd c e Z570 c a b d d f a Headphone jack Connects to external headphones. Attention: � Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. Microphone jack Connects to external microphones. b c Optical drive Read
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer d USB port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 21. AC power adapter Connect the AC adapter here. e jack Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 14. f RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see “Wired connection” on page 31. 7
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b c Slide and release this switch to enable or disable NVIDIA GPU switch (on a Optimus. select models) Integrated Slide this switch to turn on or turn off the wireless radio b of all wireless devices on your computer. wireless device switch Insert m
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z370 a b c d 9
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Z470 a b c d 10
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Z570 d b c a The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack a Battery latch - secured in place. manual For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page Battery pack b 14. c Hard disk drive / Memory / Central processing unit / Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack Battery latch - d secured in place. spring loaded 11
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connecting to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect th
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state or shut it down. Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer into sleep state. When the computer is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it to resume use, and bypass the startup process. To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following. � Cl
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are two main factors: � The amount of energy stored
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Removing the battery pack 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. Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is replaced with an incorrect type, there may be danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmfu
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your a fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. The function of the left/right side corresponds Touchpad button b to that of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse. Note: You can e