Lenovo G400s Touch User Manual
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Page 1: User Guide
Lenovo G400s/G405s/G400s Touch G500s/G505s/G500s Touch User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. - Page 2 Notes • 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 ® 8.1. If you are using other Windows operating systems, some operations may be slightly different.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ..........20 Touch screen operation (on select models) ............22 Connecting to a wireless network ................25 Help and support ......................26 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ........27 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............29 Frequently asked questions ..................29 Troubleshooting ......................32 Appendix. -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
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- Page 7 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G500s/G505s...
- Page 8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G500s Touch Note: The dashed areas indicate internal parts. Attention: • Do not open the display panel beyond 120 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful not to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard.
- Page 9 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Notes: For details, see “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 27. • • If your computer is preinstalled with a Linpus operating system, OneKey Recovery system is not available.
- Page 10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a numeric keypad (G500s/G505s/G500s Touch only) incorporated into its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad G500s/G505s/G500s Touch The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
- Page 11 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Keyboard function keys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys. G400s/G405s/G400s Touch Enables/disables Airplane : Mutes/unmutes the sound. mode. Displays all currently active : Decreases the volume level.
- Page 12 Activate the pause function. Fn + Home: Fn + End: Activate the break function. Fn + PgUp: Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + PgDn (G400s/ Activate the insert function. G405s/G400s Touch): Fn + PgDn (G500s/ Activate the system request. G505s/G500s Touch):...
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Page 13: Left-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AC power adapter Connect the AC power adapter here. -
Page 14: Connecting Usb Devices
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. -
Page 15: Connecting A Bluetooth Device
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting a Bluetooth device If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to/from other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data between these devices up to 10 meters range in open space. -
Page 16: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connects to headsets. -
Page 17: Front View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status Power indicator indicators... -
Page 18: Inserting A Memory Card
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory card: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: • Insert only one card in the slot at a time. •... -
Page 19: Bottom View
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Page 21: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 8.1
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. -
Page 22: The Charms
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ®... - Page 23 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices, including the devices to play, print, and project.
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Page 24: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. - Page 25 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer: 1 Open the charms, select Settings → Shut down. 2 Select Power...
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Page 26: Touch Screen Operation (On Select Models)
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Touch screen operation (on select models) - - - - - - - - - - - - - The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using its fully-featured, multi-touch screen; or like a traditional notebook computer, using keyboard and touchpad. - Page 27 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 (continued) Number Frequently used gestures Tasks performed of fingers used Pinch Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen. Zooms in and out on visual apps, such as pictures and maps. Can also jump to the beginning or end of a list.
- Page 28 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 (continued) Number Frequently used gestures Tasks performed of fingers used Swipe Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center. • Swiping from the bottom or top edge displays app commands, including save, edit, and delete.
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Page 29: Connecting To A Wireless Network
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: •... -
Page 30: Help And Support
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Help and support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. -
Page 31: Backing Up The System Partition
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required. - Page 32 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button. From Novo Button Menu, select System recovery...
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Page 33: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. Drivers and preinstalled software... - Page 34 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails?
- Page 35 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” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
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Page 36: Troubleshooting
When I turn on the computer, only a white environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to its original factory contents using the Lenovo cursor appears on a blank OneKey Recovery system. If you still see only the screen. - Page 37 • If you forget your user password, you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your...
- Page 38 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC The computer does not return from sleep mode, power adapter to the computer and then press any and the computer does not key or the power button. work.
- Page 39 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard • Make sure that: from the speaker even - The Mute function is off. when the volume is turned - The combo audio jack is not used. - The speaker is selected as the playback device. Battery problems •...
- Page 40 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the power respond. button for 4 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.
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Page 41: Appendix. Cru Instructions
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Page 42: Replacing Memory
Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate three low voltage synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3L SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your... - Page 43 Appendix. CRU instructions 6 If two DDR3L SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old DDR3L SDRAM for future use.
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Page 44: Turn The Computer On
Appendix. CRU instructions Note: If only one DDR3L 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). To make sure that the DDR3L SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Turn the computer on. -
Page 45: Replacing The Wireless Lan Card
Appendix. CRU instructions Replacing the wireless LAN card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the wireless LAN card, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. - Page 46 Appendix. CRU instructions 7 Take out the wireless LAN card 8 Install the new wireless LAN card. 9 Reinstall and tighten the screw. 0 Reconnect the two wireless LAN cables (one black, one white). Note: When installing or reinstalling the wireless LAN card: •...
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Page 47: Removing The Optical Disc Drive
Appendix. CRU instructions Removing the optical disc drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical disc drive, do the following: 1 Remove the Hard disk drive/Memory/Central processing unit/wireless LAN card slot compartment cover. -
Page 48: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service... - Page 50 en-US Rev. CT01...