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Lenovo Portable Computer User Guide

Lenovo

3000

Y500

User

Guide

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Page 1: ...Lenovo Portable Computer User Guide Lenovo 3000 Y500 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...cts from other vendors The correctness of the materials in this guide has been reviewed carefully but Lenovo will not guarantee the rightness of its content Copyright Lenovo 2006 All rights Reserved This guide is only intended to guide you to use the Lenovo notebook computers Without explicitly written approval from Lenovo it is prohibited for anybody with any objective and in any form or measure ...

Page 3: ...y Only after you have accepted this agreement the installation continues The system will ask you to set up the name and description of this notebook computer set up the Internet access register your computer to Microsoft You can decide to register or not by yourself and set up the usernames for the computer When you type in all the necessary user information the system will complete the final conf...

Page 4: ...o not use this adapter with any other computers in order to avoid electric shock burns and component damages In China use the AC power cord in the box in other countries please use power cords in compliance with local requirements Care for battery pack Do not make the battery short circuited Do not place the battery in an environment above 60 Do not place the battery in fire Do not fall or vibrate...

Page 5: ...our attention to the caution and safety messages in this guide and the safety messages in the preface Note 1 Do not plug in and or remove any computer component while using the computer except USB PCMCIA and or CD ROM devices which support PnP Plug and play Technology 2 The computer has adopted many new hardware components The user must install the drivers by following the guide s instruction to g...

Page 6: ...3000 Y500 series has two options as follows z Intel 945GM 943GML 940GML Express Chipset with integrated graphics card z Intel 945PM Express Chipset with NVIDIA Geforce Go 7 Series discrete graphics card 1 2 Finding where everything is located 1 2 1 Front view with the display open 6 ...

Page 7: ... camera for video communication 2 Power button Press this button to turn on off the computer Hint If your computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off press and hold the power switch for more than 4 5 seconds If the system is still not reset remove the AC adapter and the battery 3 Novo button 7 By default the Novo Key is the Onekey Recovery key It is used to activate the Onekey Recovery ap...

Page 8: ...refer to EnergyCut Help 4 Camera button If you computer equipped a web camera and Easy Capture software is installed on your computer press this button to launch this program and then work as a camera key You can also self define the button if there s no web camera on your computer 5 Mute button The Mute button enables you to mute the sound from your computer 6 Shuttle button This Shuttle control ...

Page 9: ...menu and then after that click to OK Long press to quickly return to primal menu in the main window long press to exit Shuttle Center media software Double click to return to primal menu from secondary menu in main window double click is of no effect Interaction under Windows operating system a If Lenovo Shuttle Center is installed on your Notebook Press OK to run Lenovo Shuttle Center application...

Page 10: ...ner 9 System status indicators Your computer has system status indicators Device Access Caps Lock and Numeric Lock 1 Device Access A hard disk drive or an optional drive is being used to read or write data When this indicator is blinking do not put the computer into standby mode remove the device from the bay or turn off the computer 2 Caps Lock Caps Lock mode is enabled You can enter all alphabet...

Page 11: ...key Wireless LAN Bluetooth indicator status z Purple Both the wireless and Bluetooth features are on and ready for use z Blue The wireless feature is on while the Bluetooth feature is off z Amber The Bluetooth feature is on while the wireless feature is off Data is being transmitted when the indicator is blinking or staying lit different wireless card model may show a little different Simply slide...

Page 12: ...wireless card might cause the electronic equipments of the plane out of function and result in serious accident Caution Avoid interfering with other electronic equipment when you enable the wireless communication function The radio waves of the wireless card might cause other electronic equipments out of function and result in serious accident 12 Subwoofer switch Slide the latch right to enable th...

Page 13: ... 14 Power status indicator The power indicator status includes z Blue The computer is on and ready to use z Fading in out blue The computer is in Standby mode z Off The computer is powered off or in Hibernation mode 15 Keyboard Standard 86 key keyboard Embedded numeric keypad and function keys They can combine with Fn key to achieve some shortcut functions See Using Keyboard for details 16 Touchpa...

Page 14: ...s lit when the touchpad function is enabled 1 2 2 Front view with display closed 1 Build in stereo speakers Two stereo speakers can output clear stereo sound 2 CIR customer infrared port Some model equiped with TV Tuner has this integrated consumer Infrared port It always works with a CIR remote controller Remote controller The following table shows the function of each key 14 ...

Page 15: ...Lenovo Portable Computer User Guide Power on system Power off by double click Turn On Off Lenovo Shuttle Center application Run TV application Return to upper level Mute audio volume Confirm 15 ...

Page 16: ...Lenovo Portable Computer User Guide Volume up down TV channel up down Move the focus item up down left right Play Pause Stop Previous Next Backward Forward 16 ...

Page 17: ...D Open DVD Menu 1 2 3 Left view 1 Security Keyhole 2 Power Jack 3 Fan Louvers 4 RJ45 LAN Connector 5 RJ11 Modem Connector 6 PC Card Slot 7 IEEE 1394 Connector 8 Digital Media Reader 5 in 1 9 USB Universal Serial Bus Port 1 Security keyhole You can buy a security cable that can attach to the keyhole Use it to 17 ...

Page 18: ...hat comes with the computer Using the wrong adaptor might damage your computer Caution The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz enabling you to use the computer in almost any region The power connector jack and power cord jack might vary in different countries Make sure that the AC adaptor is correctly connected to the ...

Page 19: ...ice there is a Modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the Modem directly to a telephone line Caution Be careful not to connect the digital circuitry cable to the Modem connector Its electric current might damage the Modem 6 PC card slot This slot supports Type II PC card See Using PC Card for details 7 IEEE 1394 connector You can connect an external device that supports IEEE 1394 ...

Page 20: ...orts comply with USB2 0 standards which enable data transfer speeds 40 times faster than the USB 1 1 standards The ports also support USB 1 1 Hint The USB device supports PnP Plug and Play technology That means you can install and remove the USB device when your computer is on Caution Do not install or remove the USB device while the compter is starting or shutting down 1 2 4 Right view 1 Headphon...

Page 21: ... key etc The USB ports comply with USB2 0 standards The ports also support USB 1 1 4 Optical drive Optical media drive provides the way to transfer data between your computer and CD DVD Depending on your computer s feature you can play CD VCD and DVD on your computer If your computer has a CD RW or DVD RW Device you can burn the digital data to CD or DVD For more details refer to ʺUsing Optical Dr...

Page 22: ...2 5 Back view 1 TV Antenna In Port 2 VGA Port 3 Fan Louvers 1 TV sntenna In port You can use this port to connect a TV Antenna set See Shuttle Center Help for details Caution For Class I equipment In Norway intended to be connected to cable distribution system the screen of a coax cable is required to be galvanically isolated from the protective earth the Norwegian text M kun tilkoples kabel TV ne...

Page 23: ...ter See Connecting to External Display Device for details 3 Fan louvers The internal fan and louvers enable air to circulate in the computer and cool the central processor 1 2 6 Bottom view 1 Battery Release Latch 2 Battery Pack 3 Hard Disk Cover 4 Subwoofer 5 Memory Module Cover 6 Battery Lock Unlock Latch 7 CPU Cover 23 ...

Page 24: ...tails see Using Battery Note Do not press the computer too hard when you are trying to release the battery pack It might damage your computer 3 Hard disk cover This cover protects the hard disk Caution Do not remove or change the hard disk by yourself If you need to remove or change the hard disk bring your computer to one of our service centres The professional technician who has been qualified b...

Page 25: ...an who has been qualified by Lenovo will help you Because of compatibility Lenovo does not guarantee all memory modules are compatible with the computer 6 Battery Lock Unlock latch The battery Lock Unlock latch secures the battery pack Slide to the Unlock position to install or release battery pack After installing the battery pack slide it to Lock position to prevent battery pack from unexpected ...

Page 26: ...ess the Power button to turn on the computer Then the Power Indicator glows yellow When you are closing the display panel hold the middle top side and lay down the panel slowly with your both hand until the LCD display panel engages with the main frame and the display latch is restored again 1 3 2 Starting up for the first time Since the battery is uncharged when you turn on the computer for 26 ...

Page 27: ...g AC adaptor might damage your computer Instructions to connect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer 1 Place the computer on a flat and clean surface 2 Connect the power cord to the computer 3 Connect the AC adaptor s DC output plug to the computer s DC IN socket 4 Plug the power cord into a live power source which supports the voltage from 100 to 240volts and the frequency of either 50 or 60 h...

Page 28: ... 1 Activate the battery The battery which comes with the computer is a lithium ion battery The battery might contain a little power when you first use Operate the computer on the battery power until the battery is fully discharged Then follow the following steps to activate the battery Setp 1 Uninterruptedly charge the battery for a long time Hint Charge more than 6 hours when the computer is off ...

Page 29: ...ulative using time etc You can plug the adaptor into Power Jack to charge the battery The state of battery charging shows through the battery indicator Hint No matter whether the battery is installed in the computer or not it always performs self discharge About 1 a day If the battery has not been used for a long time it might have no power because of self discharge This is the inherent feature of...

Page 30: ... the following steps to perform the battery initialization Step 1 Make sure the computer has been turned off connect the computer to an external power source to charge the battery Step 2 Turn on the computer when the battery is fully charged Press F2 to enter the BIOS setup program Step 3 Unplug the AC adaptor let the computer operate on the battery power until it automatically turns off at the en...

Page 31: ...aining battery power 2 Hold the mouse on the battery icon at the right bottom of Windows taskbar By default the battery icon only shows when the computer is using battery power to display the remaining battery power automatically When the battery power is low the system will notify the user of the situation through sound related BIOS and system settings should be made A red mark will appear on the...

Page 32: ...ispose the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Contact local institutions for disposal details 1 5 Using the LCD display This computer s display is 15 4 TFT WXGA LCD which supports 1280 800 32bit LCD brightness can be adjusted by Fn and Fn Note 1 LCD display is made of glass and easy to break Use both hands to hold the left and right side or one hand to hold the up middle side o...

Page 33: ...has an 86 key Windows Keyboard or multi language keyboard 1 6 1 Using numeric keypad The numeric keypad is the keys of blue numbers and symbols at the right side of the keyboard Press Fn Scroll LK Num Lk to enable the numeric keypad function When the function is active the NumLock indicator grows blue You can quickly input serried numbers and characters under the mode Press Fn Scroll LK Num Lk aga...

Page 34: ... display Fn F4 Wireless LAN on off Fn F5 Bluetooth on off Fn F6 Play pause Fn F7 Stop Fn F8 Next Fn F9 Previous Fn F10 Enable disable mute function Fn F11 Change display mode between Widescreen and Regular display Fn PrtScm NumLk Enable disable numeric keypad function Fn SysRq ScrLk Enable disable scroll function Fn Ins Pause DOS mode Fn Del Break DOS mode Fn Volume up down Fn Increase Decrease LC...

Page 35: ...trol Panel Printers and Other Hardware Keyboard and change the default setting 1 7 Using Touchpad Touchpad is a touch sensitive device It can perform all the functions of a normal mouse Touch and move your finger on the pad to direct the on screen pointer The two buttons below the Touchpad performs the same functions as a mouse s two buttons Touchpad Utilities 1 Click Tap the Touchpad once to perf...

Page 36: ...chpad indicator The indicator is on the middle bottom of the Touchpad It keeps lit when touchpad function is enabled Note Always keep the Touchpad and your fingers dry Avoid s pilling any liquid on the Touchpad Do not expose the Touchpad under magnetic and radiant environment for a long time 1 8 Using optical driver Drive is classified into following two 1 Tray in driver To load the disc into opti...

Page 37: ...ive when you do not use it 2 Slot in driver Insert the disc slowly in optical driver and keep the disc horizontally inserted Note The slot in ODD doesnʹt support 8cm disk do not use 8cm disk whenever Note Do not move the computer while the optical drive is working The optical drive indicator beside the drive eject button will show the optical drive s working status 37 ...

Page 38: ...lower level and ensure the computer operates at higher performance and lower power consumption This computer has built in power management It can force the computer into standby or hibernation mode under pre defined conditions Using the power management properly can extend the battery s operating time This computer supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface power management standard ...

Page 39: ... Maintenance Power Options 2 1 3 Turn off the monitor or hard disk You can modify the power schemes to turn off the monitor or hard disk after the system is idle for a certain time through Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options 2 1 4 Standby mode Standby mode suspends the system to RAM STR Under this mode the computer turns off the monitor and hard disk to reduce the power consump...

Page 40: ...he computer the pervious state will restore If you are using Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system you only need to enable this facility through Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance Power Options Hibernation Under hibernation mode the system data saves to hard disk and the computer shuts down to save the power consumption After the computer enters hibernation mode you ca...

Page 41: ... If you do not save your data in time before the battery run out and have no related protection setting for this issue your data will lose So we suggest you to read the following instruction about setting up low power protection When the battery power is very low the computer will notify you by sound You should save all the data to the hard disk immediately and connect the AC adaptor to the comput...

Page 42: ...dow 2 2 Using multimedia audio System The computer is equipped with a multimedia audio system including 2 built in stereo speakers and a subwoofer Audio output jacks and external microphone jacks are at the right side of the computer You can adjust the main volume with software You can adjust the speaker volume as desired while you are listening to music or watching movies Click Start All Programs...

Page 43: ...port the program and the necessary video drivers must be installed Before changing any of the original display settings note the original settings for future reference Click Start Æ Control Panel Pick a category Æ Appearance and Themes Æ Pick a task Change the screen resolution Use the slider to choose different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution If you choose a resolution or color p...

Page 44: ...ou can switch between LCD and the external display by pressing Fn F3 There are three display modes LCD only external display only LCD and external display simultaneously 2 6 Using PC cards Installing PC cards PC cards can enhance the notebooks performance without any cost of mobility The mostly used PC cards include memory cards Modem hard disks and LAN cards PCMCIA defines the industry standard f...

Page 45: ...ion utility on the taskbar Failure to do so could result in data loss Never try to remove a PC Card by pulling on its cable if one is attached Follow the procedure to remove the PC card 1 Press the release latch so that it protrudes out 2 Press the latch again to eject the card 3 Remove the card 2 7 Using Card Reader This computer has a 5 in 1 Memory Card Reader It can read and write the popular S...

Page 46: ...nces otherwise might compromise the system s stability and audio or video effect even cause you to reinstall the operating system 3 1 1 Installing Chipset Driver z Insert the driver CD z Open E WinXP 1 Chipset Setup exe In the appeared installation screen follow the instruction to start the files copy and install process z Restart the computer to complete the installation 3 1 2 Installing Graphic ...

Page 47: ...and install process z Restart the computer to complete the installation 3 1 3 Installing Sound Card Driver z Insert the driver CD z Open E WinXP 3 Audio Setup exe In the appeared installation screen follow the instruction to start the files copy and install process z Restart the computer to complete the installation 3 1 4 Installing Modem Driver z Insert the driver CD z Open E WinXP 4 Modem Setup ...

Page 48: ...e appeared installation screen follow the instruction to start the files copy and install process z Restart the computer to complete the installation 3 1 7 Installing Wireless LAN Card Driver Optional For Intel wireless card z Insert the driver CD z Open E WinXP 7 WLAN Intel Setup exe In the appeared installation screen follow the instruction to start the files copy and install process For Broadco...

Page 49: ...art the computer to complete the installation 3 1 9 Installing TV Card driver selected models z Insert the driver CD z Open E WinXP 9 TVTuner Setup exe In the appeared installation screen follow the instruction to start the files copy and install process z Restart the computer to complete the installation 3 1 10 Installing Power Utility z Insert the driver CD z Run E WinXP 10 PM Setup exe In the a...

Page 50: ...Open E WinXP 12 Bluetooth Setup exe In the appeared installation screen follow the instruction to start the files copy and install process z Restart the computer to complete the installation 3 1 13 Installing Camera driver selected models z Insert the driver CD z Open E WinXP 13 Camera Setup exe In the appeared installation screen follow the instruction to start the files copy and install process ...

Page 51: ...en application in English Through it users can change the system configuration based onhis her need Note The BIOS has decisive effect on the system s stability reliability and security Do not change any BIOS setting until you get a comprehensive knowledge about BIOS Hint The BIOS setting figures in this book are just for examples the actual settings might be different 3 2 1 Accessing the BIOS Setu...

Page 52: ... change the basic system configuration Advance d Use this menu to enable and change the advanced features available on your system Security Use this menu to set User and Supervisor passwords Boot Use this menu to specify the order in which the Notebook is to check for a device to boot the system Exit Use this menu to specify how to exit the Setup ...

Page 53: ...specifically to that item and or submenu If you accidentally make unwanted changes to the current configuration go to the Exit menu and select Discard Changes 3 2 2 The Main menu When the Setup program is accessed the Information screen appears It displays the following information regarding your current system Time and Date Displays the time and date of the system BIOS EC Version Reports the curr...

Page 54: ...e UUID of the computer Memory Lists the Base and Extended memory sizes 3 2 3 The Advanced menu Selecting Advanced on the menu bar displays the Advanced menu This menu allows you to configure the Notebookʹs ports options 3 2 3 1 Enable Disable Quiet Boot This option allows you to display a screen logo immediately upon booting up while the system checks itself This appears before the actual operatin...

Page 55: ...een and CRT screen when select Simultaneous 3 2 3 3 Legacy USB Support Enables or disables legacy USB device support under DOS mode Use the Enter bar to select the USB Supports by BIOS option or not 3 2 4 The Security menu The Notebookʹs advanced security system allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources data and the BIOS Setup program Selecting Security from t...

Page 56: ... 4 1 Set Supervisor Password These fields allow you to set the Supervisor Password This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup utility To set the Supervisor Password highlight this field type the password and press Enter key To confirm the password type the password again and press the Enter key 3 2 4 2 et User Password These fields allow you to set the User Password This password controls ...

Page 57: ...achine or not Press F5 F6 to select enabled to require a password and Disabled when you don t require one Hint To enable or disable the password entry on boot you will need to type supervisor password to enter BIOS Setup Utility Note Be careful not to forget the supervisor or HDD password you have set otherwise you might be unable to access your computer 3 2 5 The Boot menu The Boot menu allows yo...

Page 58: ...o enable or disable a device 3 2 6 The Exit menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program you should save your changes and exit Setup Hint Pressing the Esc closes an open menu or submenu Pressing it again saves the current parameters and reboots the computer 3 2 6 1 Save and Exit Once you have finished making your selections choose this option from the ...

Page 59: ...Load Setup Defaults Load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menu 4 Discard Changes Discard the changes you have made still use the original Setup values 5 Save Changes Save the current changes Hint Once your selections have been saved the Setup program asks you to confirm your choices and then reboot the computer The system will reboot if you 59 ...

Page 60: ...Standard Note The configuration is subject to prior sale the following information is only for your reference CPU z Intel Merom Yonah Celeron CPU z μFCPGA encapsulation Chipset z North Bridge Intel 945PM 945GM 943GML 940GML z South Bridge Intel ICH7 M Display z Color 15 4 W 16 10 WXGA TFT LCD 1280 800 z Intel 945PM model with nVidia Go 7 series discrete graphic card z Intel 945GM 943GML 940GML mod...

Page 61: ... 1 subwoofer Keyboard z 86 Key Windows Keyboard Expansion z One Power Jack z One Headphone Jack z One Microphone in Jack z One VGA Port z One Modem Jack RJ 11 z One LAN Jack RJ 45 z One TV Antenna In Port z One S Video Out Port z Four USB 2 0 Ports z One IEEE 1394 4pin Port z One TypeII PCMCIA Slot z One 5 in 1 Card Reader SD Card MultiMedia Card Memory Stick Card XD Card and MS Pro card z One CIR...

Page 62: ...ice selected models z Mini PCIE Wireless LAN selected models Weight and size z Weight with battery pack 2 83Kg Weight might vary due to vendor components manufacturing process and options z Size 364mm x 275mm x 28mm 38mm Power z Battery Li ion 4800mAh 6cell z Adapter 3 pin output 90W 65W ...

Page 63: ...gularly backup your critical data on the notebook computer to ensure the data safety and security 4 1 1 Take care of using the computer z Do not disassemble the computer Contact your provider immediately when you encounter problems z Do not place any heavy objects on the LCD cover z The LCD is easy to scratch Do not wipe the LCD with paper or touch it with fingers or pens z We recommend you to sel...

Page 64: ...rwise these ventilation slots might be jammed z Keep the computer at least 13cm away from electric appliances which have strong magnetic radiations such as TV set refrigerator motor or large speakers z Do not move the computer from a cold environment to a warm place suddenly When the temperature difference is over 10 condensation phenomenon will happens inside the computer and damage storage media...

Page 65: ...he computer and do not leave it without recharging for over 6 months 4 1 5 For outdoor use z Backup you critical data before you take your computer outdoors z Ensure that the battery is full z Be sure to turn off the power and close the LCD well z Do not leave anything between closed LCD and keyboard z When you leave the computer in your car place it on the back seat to avoid being insolated z Car...

Page 66: ...ies z Lenovo has no warranty on the usability or reliability of any devices or software that are not provided by Lenovo or its affiliates 4 2 Troubleshooting 4 2 1 The computer does nothing when you turn it on Do as follows z See if the AC adapter and its power cord are well connected to the computer and power outlet z Check the battery s power status some battery has a power self checking button ...

Page 67: ...he computer shows the screen of logo but cannot boot the operating system or reports errors when the system is booted restore or reinstall the operating system z Enter the BIOS Setup Utility restore it settings to default configuration and save it Restart the computer 4 2 3 The computer halts or reports error when you install software or applications from CD or other storage media z Check the surf...

Page 68: ...rinter s power is turned on and if the printer is in a normal working status z Read the user s guide of the printer and configure the printer and computer in compliance with the requirements in the guide z See if the computer port connected with the printer is disabled in BIOS z See if the computer s port configuration meets the requirements of the printer You can check this in BIOS and in the ope...

Page 69: ...ements of the device or be compatible with it z See if the device can work normally when it is connected with other notebook computers z See if the device of other model can work normally when it is connected with you notebook computer If the methods above do not work please contact Lenovo licensed service agencies 4 2 6 You can not dial up with the computer z See if the telephone cable is well co...

Page 70: ...ot deleted by accident z See if the hardware configuration of the computer meets the lowest operating requirements of these programs z Read the user s guide of the software and make sure the software environment can be used for these programs operation z Read the user s guide of the software and make sure other peripheral devices called during the operation of these programs can operate normally z...

Page 71: ...u have made the following configuration for Power Management shut down LCD screen after some time z See if your computer has connected to any external display device and you have switched to it 4 3 Service Support System Except the maintenance and troubleshooting actions we recommend we strongly recommend Do not disassemble your computer do not maintain repair or restructure the computer by yourse...

Page 72: ... warranty service contact telephone number in a country please contact Lenovo or your reseller in your country Singapore 800 6012 047 Malaysia 1800 18 2388 Thailand 1800 06 0087 Indonesia 001 803 0601 2003 India 1800 425 3324 A list of Service Providers and their telephone numbers is available at www lenovo com support phone More details please refer to Safety and Warranty Guide Please keep the gu...

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