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Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
•Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General
Information Guide first.
•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.
•The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Please refer to the actual product.
•For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com.
Notes
Regulatory Notice
First Edition (August 2015)
© Copyright Lenovo 2015.
LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General
Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set
forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ......................................... 1
Top view ......................................................................................................................1
Left-side view .............................................................................................................5
Right-side view ...........................................................................................................8
Front view ...................................................................................................................9
Bottom view ..............................................................................................................10
Chapter 2. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ..................................11
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting ................................................................13
Frequently asked questions ....................................................................................13
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................16
Appendix A. CRU instructions ............................................................19
Removing the keyboard ..........................................................................................19
Removing the optical drive ....................................................................................21
Trademarks ........................................................................................... 23
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Attention:
•Do not open the display panel beyond 180 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.
Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
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aIntegrated
camera (on select
models)
Use the camera for video communication.
bWireless LAN
antennas
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive
wireless radio signals.
cComputer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output.
dSpeakers Provide audio output.
eBuilt-in
microphones
Capture sound which can be used for video conferencing,
voice narration, or audio recording.
fTouch pad The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
Touch pad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your
fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want
the pointer to move.
Touch pad buttons: The functions of the left/right side
correspond to those of the left/right mouse button on a
conventional mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touch pad by pressing F6 ( ).
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Using the keyboard
Your computer has a numeric keypad and hotkeys incorporated in its
standard keyboard.
Numeric keypad
The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the
keypad, press the Numeric Lock key (Num Lock).
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Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate
hotkeys.
: 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. :
Toggles the display
between the computer and
an external device.
:
Refreshes the desktop or
the currently active
window.
: Decreases display
brightness.
: Enables/disables the touch
pad. : Increases display
brightness.
Note: If you changed the Hotkey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility,
you will need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey.
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Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
aNovo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the
Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility,
or to enter the boot menu.
bAC power adapter
jack
Connects to the AC power adapter.
cRJ-45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
dHDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an
external display.
eUSB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 6.
fUSB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 6.
gCombo audio
jack
Connects to headsets.
Notes:
•The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
•The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are
connected, due to different industry standards.
hPower button Press this button to turn on the computer.
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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. After the
driver has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device
without performing any additional steps.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has
finished transferring data to that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware
and Eject Media icon in the Windows notification area to remove the device
before disconnecting.
Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after it has been connected, and then installs
the driver automatically. However, some devices may require you to install the driver
before connecting. Check the documentation provided by the device’s manufacturer
before connecting the device.
Note: If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source before
connecting it. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized.
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Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
• SD eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Inserting a memory card
Insert the memory card until it touches the bottom of the slot.
Removing a memory card
Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Notes:
•Insert only one card in the slot at a time.
•This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove
hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption.
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aOptical disc drive Reads/burns optical discs.
Note: Some models are supplied with a dummy optical disc drive.
bKensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect
your computer from theft and unauthorized use.
You can attach a security lock to your computer to help
prevent it from being removed without your permission.
For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the
instructions shipped with the security lock that you have
purchased.
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Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
aPower status
indicator
bBattery status
indicator
Indicator Indicator status Meaning
Battery
status
indicator
On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge.
Solid amber The battery has between 5% and 20%
charge.
Fast blinking amber The battery has less than 5% charge.
Slow blinking amber The battery is being charged. When
battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking
color changes to white.
Slow blinking white The battery has between 20% and 80%
charge and is still charging. When the
battery reaches 80% charge the light will
stop blinking, but charging will continue
until the battery is fully charged.
Power status
indicator
On (solid white) The computer is powered on.
Blinking The computer is in sleep mode.
Off The computer is powered off.
cMemory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 7.
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Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
aVentilation slots Allow air to enter the computer for cooling.
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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.
Backing up the system partition
You can back up the system partition to an image file. This image file can be
used to restore the system partition. To back up the system partition:
1In Windows, press the Novo button or double-click OneKey Recovery
icon to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system.
2Click System Backup.
3Select a back-up location and click Next to start the backup.
Notes:
•If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU/Linux/DOS operating system, OneKey
Recovery system is not available.
•To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery system, your hard disk already includes a
hidden partition by default to store the system image file and the OneKey Recovery
system program files. This default partition is hidden for security reasons, which explains
why the available disk space is less than the stated capacity.
Notes:
•You can choose a back-up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage
device.
•Remove the removable hard disk drive before starting the Lenovo OneKey Recovery
system. Otherwise, data from the removable hard disk drive might be lost.
•The back-up process may take a while.
•The back-up process is only available when Windows can be started normally.
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Restoring
You can choose to restore the system partition to its original status or to a
previously created back-up point. To restore the system partition:
1In Windows, press the Novo button or double-click OneKey Recovery
icon to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system.
2Click System Recovery. The computer will restart to the recovery
environment.
3Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system partition to its
original status or to a previously created back-up point.
If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo
OneKey Recovery system:
1Shut down the computer.
2Press the Novo button. From the Novo Button Menu, select System
Recovery and press Enter.
Notes:
•The recovery process is irreversible. Make sure to back up any data you wish to save on
the system partition before starting the recovery process.
•The recovery process may take a while. So be sure to connect the AC power adapter to
your computer during the recovery process.
•The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally.
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Chapter 3. Troubleshooting
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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.
Where can I find the hardware specifications for my computer?
You can find hardware specification for your computer on the printed
flyers which came with your computer.
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
Where are the installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software (desktop
software)?
Your computer did not come with installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled
software. If you need to reinstall any preinstalled software, you can find
the installation program on the C or D partition of your hard disk. If you
cannot find the installation program there, you can also download it from
the Lenovo consumer support website.
Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer?
If your computer is preinstalled with a Windows operating system, Lenovo
provides drivers for all the hardware devices that you need on the C or D
partition of your hard disk. You can also download the latest device drivers
from the Lenovo consumer support website.
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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?
If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the
following steps:
1Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process.
2Check to see if the destination media is damaged. Select another path
and then try again.
When do I need to restore the system to its factory status?
Use this feature when the operating system fails to start up. If there is
critical data on the system partition, back it up before starting recovery.
BIOS setup utility
What is the BIOS setup utility?
The BIOS setup utility is 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:
1Shut down the computer.
2Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
How can I change the boot mode?
There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy Support. To change the boot
mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy
Support on the boot menu.
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When do I need to change the boot mode?
The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI mode. If you need to
install a legacy operating system, such as Windows, Linux or Dos, etc (that
is, any operating system before Windows 8) on your computer, you must
change the boot mode to 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.
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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.
•If these items are set correctly, and the screen remains
blank, have the computer serviced.
When I turn on the
computer, only a white
cursor appears on a blank
screen.
•Restore backed-up files to your Windows
environment or the entire contents of your hard disk
to its original factory contents using the Lenovo
OneKey Recovery system. If you still see only the
cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced.
The screen goes blank
while the computer is on.
•Your power management is enabled. Do one of the
following to resume from sleep mode:
- Press any key on the keyboard.
- Press the Power button.
- Press the Windows button.
- Press F9 ( ) to confirm whether the backlight of
the LCD screen has been turned off.
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.
•Make sure that:
- The battery 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.
Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer
serviced.
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The computer does not
return from sleep mode and
the computer does not
work.
•If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC
power adapter to the computer, then press the
Windows button or the Power button.
•If the system still does not return from sleep mode,
your system has stopped responding, and you cannot
turn off the computer; reset the computer. Unsaved
data may be lost. To reset the computer, press and
hold the Power button for eight seconds or more. If
the computer still does not reset, remove the AC
power adapter.
Display panel problems
The screen is blank. •Do the following:
- If you are using the AC power adapter or the
battery, and the battery status indicator is on, press
F12 ( ) to make the screen brighter.
- If the power indicator is blinking, press the Power
button to resume from sleep mode.
-Press F9 ( ) to confirm whether the backlight of
the LCD screen has been turned off.
- If the problem persists, follow the solution in the
next problem “The screen is unreadable or
distorted.”
The screen is unreadable or
distorted.
•Make sure that:
- The screen resolution and color quality are correctly
set.
- The monitor type is correct.
Incorrect characters appear
on the screen.
•Is the operating system or programs installed
correctly? If they are installed and configured
correctly, have the computer serviced.
Sound problems
No sound can be heard
from the speakers even
when the volume is turned
up.
•Make sure that:
- The Mute function is off.
- The combo audio jack is not being used.
- Speakers are selected as the playback device.
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Battery problems
Your computer shuts down
before the battery status
indicator shows empty.
-or-
Your computer operates
after the battery status
indicator shows empty.
•Recharge the battery.
A hard disk drive problem
The hard disk drive does
not work.
•In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure
that the hard disk drive is included in the UEFI
correctly.
Other problems
Your computer does not
respond.
•To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power
button for eight 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.
The computer does not
start from a device you
want.
•See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility. Make
sure that the UEFI in the BIOS setup utility is set so
that the computer starts from the device you want.
•Also make sure that the device from which the
computer starts is enabled. In the Boot menu in the
BIOS setup utility, make sure that the device is
included in the UEFI list.
•While powered-off, press Novo button to select the
device you want the computer starts from.
The connected external
device does not work.
•Do not connect or disconnect any external device
cables other than USB while the computer power is
on. Otherwise, you might damage your computer.
•When using high power consumption external
devices, such as an external USB optical disk drive,
use an external device power adapter. Otherwise, the
device may not be recognized, or the system may
shut down as a result.
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Appendix A. CRU instructions
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To remove the keyboard, do the following:
1Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables
from the computer.
2Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over.
3Remove the screws that secure the keyboard .
4Turn the computer over, and then open the computer display.
5Push 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 , and then lift the keyboard slightly .
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Appendix A. CRU instructions
7Disconnect the keyboard connector in the direction shown by arrows
and . Then remove the keyboard.
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To remove the optical drive, do the following:
1
Remove the keyboard. For details, see “Removing the keyboard” on page 19.
2Remove the screw shown in the illustration .
3Gently pull the optical drive out .
4Remove the screw , then remove the optical drive bracket in the
direction shown by arrow .
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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.
Safety, Warranty,
and Setup Guide User Guide
AC power adapter O
Keyboard O
Optical drive O
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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 marks
of others.
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