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Lenovo ideapad 500 ideapad 500-14ISK/ideapad 500-15ISK User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • This manual does not include Windows operating system information, you can visit http://support.lenovo.com for further detailed information. • 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 features that are not described in this user guide.
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Lenovo User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated. Model name Lenovo ideapad 500-14ISK 80NS Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK 80NT...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK Notes: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. • • Select models do not have the JBL certification. Please refer to the actual product. Attention: Do not open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful not to leave •...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. * For Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK, select models have a 3D camera. Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Numeric keypad (Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK) 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 can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ;...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK The following describes the features of each function key. Activates the pause function. Fn + Home: Activates the break function. Fn + End: Enables/disables the scroll lock. Fn + PgUp: Activates the system request.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. Lenovo ideapad 500-14ISK Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Displays all currently active apps.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Setting hotkey mode By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey. However, you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility. To disable the hotkey mode: Shut down the computer. Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes. Note: When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access the corresponding hotkey function.
For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 11. Novo button When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Notes: •...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB device Your computer comes with three 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.
Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole. • You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment, judgment, or warranty regarding the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card •...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. Note: For sound effects and speaker locations specific to your model, refer to the actual product.
• The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System: Shut down the computer. Press the Novo button. From Novo Button Menu, select System Recovery and press Enter.
Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with any recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System if you need to restore the system to its original factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails? If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the following steps: Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process.
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Legacy Support. The legacy operating system, such as Windows, Linux or Dos, etc. cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
Lenovo OneKey Recovery System. If you still see a blank screen. only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced.
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Power-on self-test (POST). - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery pack is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced.
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Chapter 3. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard • Make sure that: from the speaker even - The Mute function is off. when the volume is - The combo audio jack is not being used. turned up. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery pack problems Your computer shuts down •...
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Chapter 3. Troubleshooting Other problems To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button Your computer does not • respond. for four seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.
Appendix A. CRU instructions Notes: • The illustrations used in this appendix are for the Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK, unless otherwise stated. The following steps about upgrading and replacing devices are the same for the Lenovo ideapad • 500-14ISK/ideapad 500-15ISK. Removing the keyboard...
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Push the keyboard with the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp tip) through the screw hole on the back cover. Loosen the keyboard with fingers , and then lift the keyboard slightly Lenovo ideapad 500-14ISK...
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Appendix A. CRU instructions Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK Disconnect the connectors in the direction shown by arrows . Then remove the keyboard. Lenovo ideapad 500-14ISK...
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Appendix A. CRU instructions Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK Note: Select models do not have the keyboard backlight cable (the dashed area).
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Appendix A. CRU instructions Carefully remove the optical drive bezel in the direction shown by arrow Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK To remove the optical drive, do the following: Remove the keyboard. For details, see “Removing the keyboard” on page 24. Remove the screw shown in the illustration...
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Appendix A. CRU instructions Remove the screws , then remove the optical drive bracket in the direction shown by arrow Carefully remove the optical drive bezel in the direction shown by arrow The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions.
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