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.
Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • The latest electronic compliance and environmental information are available from the Lenovo compliance information Web sites. - To view compliance information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/compliance To download environmental information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration • This manual does not include Windows operating system information, you can visit http://support.lenovo.
Lenovo User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated.
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer..................................................................................... 1 Top view......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Left-side view ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Right-side view ................................
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK * 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. * For Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK, select models have a 3D camera. b Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. c Wireless LAN antennas Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals. d Computer display Provides brilliant visual output.
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 a; then press one of the function keys b. Lenovo ideapad 500-14ISK 2 1 2 The following describes the features of each function key.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK 2 1 2 The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Home: Activates the pause function. Fn + End: Activates the break function. Fn + PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock. Fn + PgDn: Activates the system request. Fn + Space (on select models): Adjusts the keyboard backlight.
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. : Increases the volume level. : Turns on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. : Closes the currently active window.
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: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup. 3 In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 4 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.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3 4 5 a AC power adapter jack Connect the AC power adapter here. b Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat. 6 7 Note: Make sure that the ventilation slots are not blocked or else the computer may overheat. c VGA port Connects to external display devices. d RJ-45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently a. 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port b. 1 2 Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 a Combo audio jack 3 4 5 Connects to headsets. Notes: • The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones by default. • The recording function might not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected, due to different industry standards. b USB port Connects to USB devices.
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 • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: • Insert only one card in the slot at a time. • This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth and so on.). Inserting a memory card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 a System status indicators Symbol Indicator Power Indicator status Charge status On (solid white) --- The computer is powered on. Blinking --- The computer is in sleep mode. Off --- The computer is powered off. Charging The battery has more than 80% charge. Discharging The battery has more than 20% charge.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK 1 2 2 a Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. b 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.
Chapter 2. 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. Notes: • If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU/Linux operating system, OneKey Recovery System is not available.
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions --------------------------------------------------------------------------This section lists frequently asked questions by category. Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your computer contains safety precautions for using your computer. Read and follow all the precautions when using your computer.
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is a ROM-based software. It displays basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other preferences. How can I start the BIOS setup utility? To start the BIOS setup utility: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup. How can I change the boot mode? There are two boot modes: UEFI First and Legacy Support.
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. • • If the screen is blank, make sure that: - The AC power adapter is connected to the computer, and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - The computer power is on. (Press the Power button again for confirmation.
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting Sleep problems The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. • The battery power is getting low. Connect the AC power adapter to the computer. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on self-test (POST). • Make sure that: - The battery pack is charged. - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting Sound problems • Make sure that: - The Mute function is off. - The combo audio jack is not being used. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Discharge and recharge the battery pack. The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery pack. • The surge protector in the battery pack might be active.
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. • • The computer does not start from a device you want. • • • The connected external device does not work. • • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button 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. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network.
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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To remove the keyboard, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer.
Appendix A. CRU instructions Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK 1 1 1 4 Turn the computer over, and then open the computer display. 5 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. 6 Loosen the keyboard with fingers b, and then lift the keyboard slightly c.
Appendix A. CRU instructions Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK 2 3 2 7 Disconnect the connectors in the direction shown by arrows d and e. Then remove the keyboard.
Appendix A. CRU instructions Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK 4 5 5 Note: Select models do not have the keyboard backlight cable (the dashed area).
Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Lenovo ideapad 500-14ISK To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the screw shown in the illustration a. 2 Gently pull the optical drive out b. 1 2 3 Remove the screws c, then remove the optical drive bracket in the direction shown by arrow d.
Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 Carefully remove the optical drive bezel in the direction shown by arrow e. 5 Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the keyboard. For details, see “Removing the keyboard” on page 24. 2 Remove the screw shown in the illustration a. 3 Gently pull the optical drive out b.
Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 Remove the screws c, then remove the optical drive bracket in the direction shown by arrow d. 3 4 3 5 Carefully remove the optical drive bezel in the direction shown by arrow e. 5 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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