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©Lenovo China 2012
Lenovo IdeaPad
P580/P585/N580/
N581/N585/N586
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.
V1.0_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 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 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. Press this button to
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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 22. 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 Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 12. 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,
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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 17. For details, see “System status indicators” on page 21. 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 For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page Battery pack b 12. Battery latch - The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack 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 First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Conncting 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 the
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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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - N580 P580 1 1 2 3 2 3 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 corresponds to that of the left Left click button b mouse button on a conventional mouse. Right click button The fun
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you ca
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Enable/Disable the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F2: Turn on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. Open the interface for the display device switch Fn + F3: to select this notebook or an external display. Open the interface for display resolution Fn + F4: settings. Open the interface for integrated wireless Fn + F5: devices settings (on/off). Fn + F6: Enable/Disable the tou
