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©Lenovo China 2012
Lenovo Z/P Series
User Guide V1.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
V1.0_en-US
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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. If you are using another 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 or your computer may include
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Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................... 1 Top view......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Left-side view ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Right-side view.....................
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z400 2 1 3 4 5 6 1
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Z500/P500 2 1 3 4 5 6 Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. Attention: • 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 Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. a Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, b Built-in microphone or audio recording. Connect to the wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio. Wireless LAN c antennas Computer display d The computer display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Note: Select models may have a multi-touch screen. Please refer to the act
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys The hotkeys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkey. Z400 Z500/P500 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. Toggles the display between the Closes the currently active computer a
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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 a; then press one of the function keys b. Z400 Z500/P500 The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock. Fn + PgDn: Activates the system request. Fn + Home: Activates the pause function. Fn + End: Activates the break function. Fn + Space (on select m
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 a Connect the AC power adapter here. AC power adapter jack When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo Recovery b Novo button system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. N
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting to wired LAN Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable • Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. DSL • DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high-speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines. Hardware connection: Cable DSL TV cable Telephone line Splitter * Splitter * * * Cable modem * DSL modem
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices Your computer comes with two 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. Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after connecting it, and then installs the driver automa
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 a Connects to headsets. Combo audio jack Notes: • The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones. • The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected, due to di
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 System status indicators a Indicator Charge Symbol Indicator Meaning status Status On (solid --- The computer is powered on. white) The computer is in sleep mode and Power Blinking --- is connected to the AC
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Z400 1 Z500/P500 1 a Provide audio output. Speakers Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. 11
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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 � Registering the operating system � Creating a user account Operating system interfaces - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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 c
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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: � C
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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 select Settings . 1 2 Select Power → Shutdown. 2 16
