Lenovo G505S User's Guide

LenovoG400s/G405s/G400s TouchG500s/G505s/G500s TouchUser GuideRead the safety notices and important tips in theincluded manuals before using your comp

6Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a numeric keypad (G500

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer7 Keyboard function keysYou can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function k

8Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerFunction key combinationsThrough the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer9Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

10Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devicesYou can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) int

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer11 Connecting a Bluetooth deviceIf your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to

12Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerRight-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer13Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

14Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory card:• Secure Digit

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer15Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

NotesBefore using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. •Some instructions in this guide may assume that yo

16Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerBattery latch - manualThe manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place.Battery pac

17Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

18Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 819 Share charmThe Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without le

20Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 821 Shutting down the computerIf you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down.To shut down

22Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8Touch screen operation (on select models) - - - - - - - - - - - - - The display panel can accept inputs like a

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 823(continued)Frequently used gestures Tasks performedNumber of fingers usedPinchMove two fingers together or apart

24Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8(continued)Frequently used gestures Tasks performedNumber of fingers usedSwipeStart from any edge of the screen,

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 825Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabl

iChapter 1. Getting to know your computer ... 1Top view...

26Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8Help and support - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

27Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery systemThe Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it

28Chapter 4. TroubleshootingFrequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting29 Lenovo OneKey Recovery systemWhere are the recovery discs?Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo

30Chapter 4. TroubleshootingWhen do I need to change the boot mode? The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI mode. If you need to install a leg

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting31Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

32Chapter 4. TroubleshootingBIOS password problemsI forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you must ask the system administrator to r

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting33The computer does not return from sleep mode, and the computer does not work.• If your computer is in sleep mode, connect

34Chapter 4. TroubleshootingSound problemsNo sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up.• Make sure that:- The Mute functio

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting35Other problemsYour computer does not respond.• To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or

36Appendix. CRU instructionsReplacing the battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Appendix. CRU instructions37Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

38Appendix. CRU instructions6If two DDR3L SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing

Appendix. CRU instructions39To make sure that the DDR3L SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1Turn the computer on. 2Hold Fn + F2 during start

40Appendix. CRU instructionsReplacing the wireless LAN card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace

Appendix. CRU instructions417Take out the wireless LAN card .8Install the new wireless LAN card.9Reinstall and tighten the screw.0Reconnect the two w

42Appendix. CRU instructionsRemoving the optical disc drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remo

43TrademarksThe following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both.LenovoOneKeyMicrosoft

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4Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G500s TouchNote: The dashed areas indicate internal parts.Attention:• Do not open the display panel beyond

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer5Integrated cameraUse the camera for video communication.Wireless antennasConnect to the wireless adapter to r