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Chapter 2. Learning the basics

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Function key combinations

Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features

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Summary of Contents for 12992KU

Page 1: ...IdeaPad Z475 Z575 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer User Guide V1 0 ...

Page 2: ...ows operating system some operations may be slightly different If you are using other operating systems some operations may not apply to you LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Notes The illustrations in this manua...

Page 3: ...9 Special keys and buttons 22 System status indicators 26 Securing your computer 27 Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet 29 Wired connection 29 Wireless connection 31 Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system 33 OneKey Rescue system 33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 36 Frequently asked questions 36 Troubleshooting 38 Appendix A CRU instructions 43 Replacing the battery pack 43 Replacing the hard disk drive 45 Rep...

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Page 5: ...1 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Top view Z475 h i j f e g a c d b g k l ...

Page 6: ...ention 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 h i j f e g a c d b g k l ...

Page 7: ...em on page 33 System status indicators For details see System status indicators on page 26 Volume buttons Use these buttons to adjust volume OneKey Theater button Touch this button to select a preferred scenario mode Note For details see OneKey Theater button on page 23 Thermal management button Touch this button to control the speed at which the dissipation fan spins Touch this button to perform ...

Page 8: ...ails see Using AC adapter and battery on page 13 Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur VGA port Connects to external display devices RJ 45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network Note For details see Wired connection on page 29 HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such a...

Page 9: ... know your computer 5 eSATA USB combo port Connects to eSATA or USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 20 USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 20 g h ...

Page 10: ...tended periods of time may damage your hearing Microphone jack Connects to external microphones Optical drive Reads Burns optical discs USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 20 AC power adapter jack Connect the AC adapter here Note For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 13 e c b a d d f d a c b d a b c d e ...

Page 11: ...Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 7 RJ 45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network Note For details see Wired connection on page 29 f ...

Page 12: ...egrated wireless device switch Slide this switch to turn on or turn off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on your computer Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here Note For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 19 a b a b ...

Page 13: ...Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 9 Bottom view Z475 a b c d ...

Page 14: ...eep the battery pack secured in place Battery pack For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 13 Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment Battery latch spring loaded The spring loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place d b c a a b c d ...

Page 15: ...to the supplied Setup Poster to install the battery pack Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer firmly 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Turning on the computer Press the power button to turn on the computer Configuring the operating system You may need to configu...

Page 16: ... To put the computer into sleep state do one of the following Click and select Sleep from the Start menu Press Fn F1 To wake the computer do one of the following Press the power button Press any key on the keyboard Shutting down your computer If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two shut it down To shut down your computer click and select Shut down from the Start menu Note Wait u...

Page 17: ...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 in the battery when you commence work The way you use your computer for example how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display Notes You are advised to insert the battery pack when usin...

Page 18: ...an explosion The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment pay attention to the following points Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo Keep the battery pack away from fire Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack Do not short circuit the battery p...

Page 19: ... over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move Touchpad button The function of the left right side corresponds to that of the left right mouse button on a conventional mouse Note You can enable disable the touchpad using Fn F6 When the touchpad indicator is lit the touchpad is disabled a b a b ...

Page 20: ...eyboard Numeric keypad Z475 The keyboard has keys that when enabled work as a 10 key numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press Fn F8 Z575 The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key Note The Num lock indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled ...

Page 21: ...arning the basics 17 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 function keys a b b a b ...

Page 22: ... interface for integrated wireless devices settings On Off Fn F6 Enable Disable the touchpad Fn F8 Z475 Enable Disable the numeric keypad Fn F9 Start Pause playback of Windows Media Player Fn F10 Stop playback of Windows Media Player Fn F11 Skip to the previous track Fn F12 Skip to the next track Fn Insert Z575 Fn PgUp Z475 Enable Disable the scroll lock Fn PrtSc Activate the system request Fn Hom...

Page 23: ...he memory card slot 2 Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing a memory card 1 Push the memory card until you hear a click 2 Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Notes Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth etc Note The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from enterin...

Page 24: ... device make sure your computer has finished transferring data by that device Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of Windows to remove the device before disconnecting Model Number of USB port Number of eSATA USB combo port Z475 Z575 3 1 Note Typically Windows detects a new device after connecting it and then installs the driver automatically However some devices may requ...

Page 25: ...ns on your computer 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to 2 Press Fn F5 to make configuration Note The actual maximum range may vary due to interference and transmission barriers To get the best possible connection speed place the device as near your computer as possible Notes When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function turn it off to save battery power You need to pair the ...

Page 26: ...the computer is powered off press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Rescue system In Windows operating system press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Volume buttons Mute Unmute Volume down Volume up Note For details see OneKey Rescue system on page 33 a b c d e f a b d b c d ...

Page 27: ... manually select a desired mode Press and release the OneKey Theater button to display the on screen menu Keep pressing and releasing the button until the icon of your desired mode is highlighted The computer switches to the selected mode after 2 seconds Normal mode The default mode Movie mode Provides enhanced visual and audio output Music mode Provides enhanced audio output Picture mode Provides...

Page 28: ...t mode To switch to super silent mode repeatedly press the thermal management button until is highlighted The computer will switch to super silent mode after three seconds Efficient thermal dissipation mode If large programs are running switch your computer to efficient thermal dissipation mode to allow more efficient thermal dissipation To switch to efficient thermal dissipation mode repeatedly p...

Page 29: ... is activated the heat dissipation fan spins at high and low speed alternatively to allow dust to be discharged A complete dust cleaning process takes several minutes to complete You can cancel the process at any time by switching the computer to standard super silent or efficient thermal dissipation mode Upon completion the computer returns to the previous mode when dust cleaning was activated No...

Page 30: ...icators These indicators inform you of the computer status e d f g a b c Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Hard disk drive indicator Touchpad indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator a b c d e f g ...

Page 31: ... snapshot extracts key features of your face and creates a digital map that becomes the system s password If you want to activate VeriFace for the first time click the VeriFace icon on the desktop to register your facial image For more details on VeriFace see the software help Notes Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole You are respo...

Page 32: ...omputer Enter your password at the prompt The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password For details about how to set the password see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility Note This password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination Note To enter BIOS setup utility press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the comput...

Page 33: ...t in the following ways Wired connection use physical wiring to connect Wireless network technology connect without wiring Wired connection 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...

Page 34: ... Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer Note The above diagrams are for reference only Actual connection method may vary TV cable Splitter Cable modem Not supplied Telephone line Splitter DSL modem ...

Page 35: ...ion to the Internet can be built based on the following standards Wi Fi Wi Fi networks cover a small physical area like a home office or small group of buildings An access point is necessary for the connection WiMAX WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area providing high speed broadband access without the need for cables Note Your computer may not support al...

Page 36: ...tions do the following 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from to 2 Press Fn F5 to make configuration Hardware connection Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer Access point Wi Fi WiMAX network Not supplied ...

Page 37: ...d disk space depends on the file size of the mirror image file based on the size of operating system and preinstalled software Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery within Windows operating system In Windows operating system double click the OneKey Recovery system Icon on the desktop to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery Within the program you can back up the system partition on the hard disk drive other storag...

Page 38: ...c s Insert a recordable disc into the optical drive on your computer In Windows press the OneKey Rescue system button to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery system On the main screen click Create Recovery Disc Choose the type of recovery disc s You can create three types of recovery disc s recovery disc s with existing backup image recovery disc s from the current system partition and factory default re...

Page 39: ...sc s begins To minimize the number of discs needed use recordable DVDs as the media Also make sure your optical drive is compatible with the disc intended for use After recovery disc creation number the discs appropriately for use in their correct order The first disc created will be used to start the computer in the case of a system failure ...

Page 40: ...device or I need to replace one of the following the hard disk drive memory or the keyboard See Appendix A CRU instructions on page 43 of this guide Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with a recovery disc For an explanation of the alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo see Chapter 4 OneKey Rescue system on page 33 Where are the installation discs for preinstalled progr...

Page 41: ... hard disk What can I do if the backup process fails If you can start the backup feature without a problem but it fails during the backup process please try the following steps 1 Close other programs then restart the backup process 2 Check if the destination media is damaged try to select another path and then try again When do I need to restore the system to the factory status You can use this fe...

Page 42: ...y is installed correctly If these items are properly set and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced When I turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank screen Restore backed up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to the original factory contents using OneKey Rescue system If you still see only the cursor on the screen have the comp...

Page 43: ...a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a letter Z475 The numeric lock function is on To disable it press Fn F8 Sleep or hibernation problems The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately t...

Page 44: ...d the power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer is still not reset remove the AC adapter and the battery Computer screen problems The screen is blank Do the following If you are using the AC adapter or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on press Fn to make the screen brighter If the power indicator is in blinking press the power button to resume from the sleep mode If t...

Page 45: ... on the computer again A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot priority order correctly A startup problem The Microsoft Windows oper ating system does not start Use the OneKey Rescue system to help solve or identify your problem For details about OneKey Rescue system see Chapter 4 ...

Page 46: ...omputer starts from the device you want Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility make sure that the device is included in the Boot priority order list Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts from The connected external device do...

Page 47: ...lose the computer display and turn the computer over 3 Unlock the manual battery latch Holding the spring loaded battery latch in the unlocked position remove the battery pack in the direc tion shown by the arrow Z475 Note The illustrations used in this chapter are of the Lenovo IdeaPad Z475 unless otherwise stated Note Use only the battery provided by Lenovo Any other battery could ignite or expl...

Page 48: ...44 Appendix A CRU instructions Z575 4 Install a fully charged battery pack 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position 6 Turn the computer over and reconnect the AC adapter c 1 a b ...

Page 49: ...the information on the hard disk and then turn the com puter off Never remove the drive while the system is operating in sleep mode or in hibernation mode Notes Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired The connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes or drive swapping The preinstalled software are not included on an optional hard di...

Page 50: ...dapter and all cables from the computer 2 Close the computer display and then turn the computer over 3 Remove the battery pack 4 Remove the Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover b Remove the compartment cover Z475 a b b a ...

Page 51: ...Appendix A CRU instructions 47 Z575 5 Remove the frame fixing screws Z475 b a c c c ...

Page 52: ...Appendix A CRU instructions Z575 6 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow Z475 a Hold the tab to lift the hard disk drive a little by arrow b Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow c d d d d d ...

Page 53: ...Appendix A CRU instructions 49 Z575 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame Z475 d e e ...

Page 54: ...crews 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other then push it firmly into space A Reinstall the frame fixing screw B Reinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws C Reinstall the battery pack D Turn the computer over again Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again e ...

Page 55: ...ch could damage the DDR3 SDRAM Do not touch the contact edge of the DDR3 SDRAM 2 Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer 3 Close the computer display and turn the computer over 4 Remove the battery again 5 Remove the Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover a Loosen the screws that secure the compartment co...

Page 56: ...DDR3 SDRAM with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the DDR3 SDRAM into the socket at a 30 45 angle 8 Push the DDR3 SDRAM inward toward the socket until the latches on both edges of the socket are pushed into the closed position 9 After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps reinstall the compartment cover 0 Reinstall and tighten the screws A Reinstall the battery B Turn...

Page 57: ...the computer on 2 Hold F2 during startup The BIOS setup utility screen opens The Total Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer Note If only one DDR3 SDRAM is used on the computer you are servicing the card must be installed in SLOT 0 lower slot but not in SLOT 1 upper slot b a ...

Page 58: ...ical drive To remove the optical drive do the following 1 Remove the Hard disk drive Memory Central processing unit Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover 2 Remove the screw shown in the illustration 3 Gently pull the optical drive out a b a b ...

Page 59: ...le provides a list of CRUs for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions Setup Poster User Guide AC adapter O Power cord for AC adapter O Battery pack O O Bottom access doors O Hard disk drive O Memory O Optical drive O ...

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