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User Guide

Lenovo

500e

Chromebook

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Page 4: ...First edition January 2018 Copyright Lenovo 2018 ...

Page 5: ...vironment 17 Chapter 3 Account login and logout 19 Types of user account for logging into Chrome 19 Become your Chromebook s owner 19 Sign in with a Google Account other than the owner s 20 Browse as a guest 20 Create a supervised account 20 Lock your Chromebook 21 Sign out 21 Control who can use your Chromebook 21 Check a Chromebook s owner 21 Disable guest login 22 Reset your Chromebook 22 Shut ...

Page 6: ... Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement 37 Other compliance notices 37 Brazil audio caution statement 37 Export classification notice 38 Taiwan precautionary vision statement 38 Limited and restricted rights notice 38 Appendix B Lenovo help and support 39 Lenovo support Web site 39 Call Lenovo customer support center 39 Before calling customer support 39 Services supported by Lenovo customer supp...

Page 7: ... serious enough that the product should not be used again until it has been inspected and if necessary repaired by an authorized servicer As with any electronic device pay close attention to the product when it is turned on On very rare occasions you might notice an odor or see a puff of smoke or sparks vent from your product Or you might hear sounds like popping cracking or hissing These conditio...

Page 8: ...the customer Upgrades typically are referred to as options Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units or CRUs Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace CRUs You must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts The Off state of a power indicator doe...

Page 9: ... liquid cleansers Liquids can cause a short circuit particularly if the power cord or power adapter has been stressed by misuse Liquids also can cause gradual corrosion of power cord terminals and or the connector terminals on a power adapter which can eventually result in overheating Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles Do not use any power ad...

Page 10: ...o replace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature Never overload an electrical outlet The overall system load should not exceed 80 percent of the branch circuit rating Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired easily accessible and located close to the equ...

Page 11: ...in the installation and configuration procedures Do not use your computer until all internal parts enclosures are fastened into place Never use the computer when internal parts and circuits are exposed DANGER Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached devices To connect 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First at...

Page 12: ...ll batteries may contain perchlorate Perchlorate Material special handling may apply see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Built in rechargeable battery notice DANGER Do not attempt to replace the built in rechargeable battery Replacement of the battery must be done by a Lenovo authorized repair facility or technician Only recharge the battery strictly according to instructions included i...

Page 13: ... carpet or other flexible surface Never block cover or disable these features When the ac power adapter is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer it generates heat Do not place the adapter in contact with any part of your body while using it Never use the ac power adapter to warm your body Extended contact with your body even through clothing may cause a skin burn For your safety alwa...

Page 14: ...ply with EN 50332 2 Clause 7 limits for a wide band characteristic voltage of 75 mV Using headphones that do not comply with EN 50332 2 can be dangerous due to excessive sound pressure levels If your Lenovo computer came with headphones or earphones in the package as a set the combination of the headphones or earphones and the computer already complies with the specifications of EN 50332 1 If diff...

Page 15: ...clean with damp cloth The computer including the ac power adapter and the battery pack as applicable should not be dropped crushed stepped on or otherwise abused An adult should caution his or her child about the potential trip hazard as posed by the cable between a power source and the computer An adult should inspect the computer including the ac power adapter and the battery pack as applicable ...

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Page 17: ...ouch function 6 Webcam WorldFacing 7 Webcam light 8 Microphone hole 9 Keyboard 10 Touch pad Webcam The built in webcams can be used for video calling or videoconferencing Only one of the two webcams can be activated at the same time To switch between webcams start the Camera app and select Toggle camera Note The light next to the webcams indicates which webcam is activated Copyright Lenovo 2018 11...

Page 18: ...ble from the outside of the computer Display The display supports touch functions Use your finger or the included stylus for interaction with the computer Keyboard Your Chromebook keyboard works just like a regular keyboard but with a few dedicated shortcut keys for quick access to certain settings In addition to the dedicated shortcut keys Chrome also supports shortcut keys using the ctrl alt and...

Page 19: ... the connector can also be used to connect external devices with a USB Type C plug Connect to ac power Step 1 Connect the power cord to the ac power adapter Step 2 Plug the power cord into a working electrical outlet Step 3 Plug the power adapter into the dc in connector of the Chromebook b c b a Figure 3 Connect the Chromebook to ac power CAUTION All plugs must be firmly and securely inserted int...

Page 20: ...combo audio connector supports headphones or headsets with a 3 5 mm TRRS plug It does not support standalone microphones nor headsets with a separate plug for microphone Right view 6 Figure 4 500e Chromebook right view 1 Stylus 2 Volume buttons 3 Power button and power light 4 USB Type A connector 5 USB Type C connector 6 Kensington Mini Security slot Stylus Your Chromebook includes a stylus Use i...

Page 21: ...s Kensington Mini Security slot For attaching a Kensington MiniSaver Mobile or compatible lock Note Lock is not supplied When purchasing a lock choose one that utilizes the Cleat locking mechanism and verify its compatibility with the slot before purchase A lock utilizing the T Bar locking mechanism is not compatible with the Kensington Mini Security slot Specifications The following table lists s...

Page 22: ...connectors Connectors Quantity USB Type A 2 USB Type C 2 Combo audio jack 1 microSD card slot 1 Notes When not used for charging the battery pack the dc in connector can also be used as a normal USB Type C connector Both USB Type C connectors support USB 3 0 and 2 0 DisplayPort 1 2 Battery pack Installation Built in Type Lithium ion Number of cells 3 Capacity 42 Wh Note The capacity given here is ...

Page 23: ...ut pressurization Temperature Operating 5 35 41 95 Storage 5 43 41 109 Note When charging the battery pack the environment temperature must be at least 0 32 Relative humidity Operating 8 95 at wet bulb temperature 23 73 Storage 5 95 at wet bulb temperature 27 81 If possible place your computer in a well ventilated and dry area without direct exposure to sunshine Chapter 2 Product overview 17 ...

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Page 25: ...ging into Chrome A Guest user has limited privilege and may only be used for temporary sharing of a Chrome based device Note Guest login may be disabled by a device s owner For details refer to Disable guest login on page 22 Supervised account a special account created by a Google Account manager logged into a Chrome based device A supervised account is device specific and cannot be used to log in...

Page 26: ...count your account may be restricted by the Chromebook owner For details refer to Control who can use your Chromebook on page 21 Browse as a guest You may share your Chromebook with people who do not have a Google Account They can use your Chromebook with a special guest account Note Some operations such as installing apps are disabled if you log in as a guest Step 1 Start the Chromebook Step 2 On...

Page 27: ...omebook owner you can set up permissions to only allow people with certain accounts to sign in Step 1 Start the Chromebook Step 2 Sign in with the owner s Google Account Note If you re not sure who is the Chromebook s owner refer to Check a Chromebook s owner on page 21 Step 3 Click the status area in the lower right corner and then click Settings Step 4 Under People click Manage other people Step...

Page 28: ...efore resetting your Chromebook Step 1 Click the system tray in the lower right corner Step 2 Click the settings button and then click Advanced Step 3 Under Reset click Powerwash and then click RESTART Shut down your Chromebook When you finish working with your Chromebook shut it down to save power Step 1 Click the system tray Note The system tray is located in the lower right corner of the deskto...

Page 29: ...s a Files app for you to manage files and folders on your local storage device a connected external storage device or Google Drive The Files app can be started from the Apps Launcher Create folders using the Files app You can create folders and sub folders for better management of files Step 1 Start the Files app from the Apps launcher Step 2 On the left pane select a storage space where your want...

Page 30: ... Start the Files app from the Apps launcher Step 2 On the left pane select a storage space Step 3 Click the settings button in the upper right corner The amount of available storage is displayed 24 User Guide ...

Page 31: ...u may need to add an input method to type text in a particular language Step 1 Sign in to your Chromebook with your Google Account Step 2 Click the system tray in the lower right corner and then click the settings button Step 3 Click Advanced Step 4 Under Languages and input select Input method Manage input methods Step 5 Select the check box preceding the input method you want to add Switch among...

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Page 33: ... Visit http chrome google com webstore directly using the Chrome browser Apps and extensions downloaded from the Web Store run completely within the Chrome browser Add apps or extensions Step 1 Click the Apps launcher in the lower left corner and then click Web Store Step 2 Within the store find your app or extension by typing keywords or searching the list by category Step 3 Click the add icon an...

Page 34: ...n the shelf then select Unpin on the context menu Pin Web pages to shelf If you find yourself visiting a web page frequently you may pin it to shelf for easy access Step 1 Start the Chrome browser and go to your favorite Web page Step 2 With the Web page open select the exclamation mark to the right of the address bar Step 3 Select More tools Add to shelf Add Note You may choose to select the Open...

Page 35: ...ell Figure 5 Illustration of proper seating and computer positioning General posture Make minor modifications in your working posture to deter the onset of discomfort caused by long periods of working in the same position Frequent short breaks from your work also help to prevent minor discomfort associated with your working posture Display Position the display to maintain a comfortable viewing dis...

Page 36: ...ds and cables When picking up your open notebook computer hold it by the bottom Do not pick up or hold your notebook computer by the display Avoid directly exposing your computer and peripherals to the air from an appliance that can produce negative ions Wherever possible ground your computer to facilitate safe electrostatic discharge Cleaning your computer It is a good practice to clean your comp...

Page 37: ...that is the property of the company you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources Computers and monitors are categorized as industrial waste and should be properly disposed of by an industrial waste disposal contractor certified by a local government In accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources Lenovo Japan provides ...

Page 38: ...mum mas enviados à pontos de coleta autorizados pelo fabricante do produto para que sejam encaminhados e processados por empresas especializadas no manuseio de resíduos industriais devidamente certificadas pelos orgãos ambientais de acordo com a legislação local A Lenovo possui um canal específico para auxiliá lo no descarte desses produtos Caso você possua um produto Lenovo em situação de descart...

Page 39: ...ow their instructions You also can refer to the instructions provided in the user guide for your product For proper collection and treatment go to http www lenovo com lenovo environment Important WEEE information The WEEE marking on Lenovo products applies to countries with WEEE and e waste regulations for example the European WEEE Directive India E Waste Management Rules Appliances are labeled in...

Page 40: ...和国境内销售的电子信息产品必须带有此环保使用期限 EPuP 标志圆圈内的数字标示正常使用状态下产品的环保使用期限 Note 本表格依据SJ T 11364的规定编制某些型号的产品可能不包含表中的部分部件表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB T 26572规定的限量要求以下 X 表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB T 26572规定的限量要求标记 X 的部件皆因全球技术发展水平限制而无法实现有害物质的替代印刷电路板组件包括印刷电路板及其零部件电容和连接器等 India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E waste Management Rules European Union RoHS This Lenovo product with included parts cables cords and so on m...

Page 41: ... www energystar gov Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day to day operations To help in this endeavor your Chromebook has preset the following power management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified length of time Table 4 Power saving settings Plugged in Unplugged Dim the display 7 minutes 5 minutes Turn off display ...

Page 42: ...ration Responsible party Lenovo United States Incorporated 1009 Think Place Building One Morrisville NC 27560 Phone Number 919 294 5900 Industry Canada compliance statement CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B German Class B compliance statement Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU Richtlinie 2014 30 EU zur A...

Page 43: ...U Council Radio Equipment Directive 2014 53 EU on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to radio equipment The full text of the system EU declaration of conformity and the EU wireless module declarations are available at following Internet addresses For notebook computers http www lenovo com eu doc notebooks For tablets http www lenovo com eu doc tablets Lenovo cannot accept ...

Page 44: ...xcept to any of the embargoed countries in the EAR E1 country list Taiwan precautionary vision statement 警語使用過度恐傷害視力注意事項使用30分鐘請休息10分鐘 2歲以下幼兒不看螢幕 2歲以上每天看螢幕不要超過1小時 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 38 User Guide...

Page 45: ... Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining if you have a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem Lenovo hardware repair If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service Engineering change management Occasionally there might be changes ...

Page 46: ...Note Phone numbers are subject to change without notice If the number for your country or region is not provided contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative 40 User Guide ...

Page 47: ...S OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN THAT EVENT SUCH WARRANTIES APPLY ONLY TO THE EXTENT AND FOR SUCH DURATION AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WA...

Page 48: ...product under Part 3 Warranty Service Information below If the Service Provider determines that it is unable to repair your product the Service Provider will replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent If the Service Provider determines that it is unable to either repair or replace your product your sole remedy under this Limited Warranty is to return the product to your place of ...

Page 49: ...IERS RESELLERS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING EVEN IF INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY 1 THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES 2 LOSS DAMAGE OR DISCLOSURE OF YOUR DATA 3 SPECIAL INCIDENTAL PUNITIVE INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT ...

Page 50: ...oducts and parts presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished products or parts of the same type rather than being repaired Refurbished parts may be used to repair the product and repair of the product may result in loss of data if the product is capable of retaining user generated data The following is added to the same section in Part 1 Use of Personal Contact Information Lenovo will not ...

Page 51: ...n it pursuant to the Privacy Act 1993 by contacting Lenovo Australia New Zealand Pty Limited ABN 70 112 394 411 Address Level 10 North Tower 1 5 Railway Street Chatswood NSW 2067 Telephone 61 2 8003 8200 Email lensyd_au lenovo com Bangladesh Cambodia India Indonesia Nepal Philippines Vietnam and Sri Lanka The following is added to Part 1 Dispute Resolution Disputes arising out of or in connection ...

Page 52: ...d other factors Types of Warranty Service 1 Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Service Under CRU Service the Service Provider will ship CRUs to you at its cost for installation by you CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request CRUs that are easily installed by you are called Self service CRUs Optional service CRUs ar...

Page 53: ... Service Under Mail In Service your product will be repaired or exchanged at a designated service center after you deliver it at your risk and expense After the product has been repaired or exchanged it will be returned to you at Lenovo s risk and expense unless the Service Provider specifies otherwise 6 Customer Two Way Mail In Service Under Customer Two Way Mail In Service your product will be r...

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