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©Lenovo China 2013
Lenovo
G400/G500
G405/G505
G410/G510
User Guide
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
en-US
Rev. AA00
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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 8.1. If you are using other Windows operating systems, 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 ma
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Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..........................................1 Top view.......................................................................................................................1 Left-side view ..............................................................................................................7 Right-side view..........................................................................................................10 Front view ...............
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G400/G405/G410 a b c d e f g h 1
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G500/G505/G510 a b c d e f i g h Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from outside. 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 Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send b Wireless wireless radio. antennas Computer display Provides brilliant visual output. c d Speakers Provide audio output. e Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, press Novo button f this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a numeric keypad (G500/G505/G510 only) incorporated into its standard key- board. Numeric keypad G500/G505/G510 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. 4
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Keyboard function keys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys. Enables/disables Airplane Mutes/unmutes the sound. : : mode. Displays all currently active Decreases the volume level. : : apps. Turns on/off the backlight of Increases the volume level. : : the LCD screen. Opens the interface for the Closes the currently active display device switch to : : window. select this notebook or an externa
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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 a function keys . b G400/G405/G410 b a G500/G505/G510 b a The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Home: Activate the pause function. Fn + End: Activate the break function. Fn + PgUp: Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + PgDn (G400/ Activate the insert functi
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ab cf d e g Attach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect Kensington slot a your computer from theft and unauthorized use. You can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission. For details on instal
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. 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 is installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps. Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after connect
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting a Bluetooth device If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to/from other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data between these devices up to 10 meters range in open space. Note: The actual maximum range may vary due to interference and transmission barriers. For best transfer speed, place the device as near your comp
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b c a a Optical disc drive Reads/Burns optical discs. Note: Some models are supplied with a dummy optical disc drive. b USB port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 8. Connects the AC power adapter. AC power adapter c jack 10
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b Power indicator System status a indicators Battery status indicator Caps lock indicator Symbol Indicator status Meaning On (solid white) The computer is powered on. Blinking The computer is in sleep mode. Off The computer is powered off. On (solid w
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory card: � Secure Digital (SD) card � MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: � Insert only one card in the slot at a time. � This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Inserting a memory card 1 Push the dummy card in until you hear a click. 2 Gently pull the dummy card out of the memory card slot. Note: The dummy card is used for preventing dust an
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b c d 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 Louvers Allow air to enter the com
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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 � Configurin
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ® Charms are navigation buttons that let you control your Windows 8.1 experience. Charms include: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. The Charms Bar is the menu that contains the charms. The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic t
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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. Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks, such as setting the volume or shutting
