Lenovo G50-80 User's Guide

G40/G50/Z40/Z50User GuideUser GuideRead the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.

4Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Numeric keypad (Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/Z50-70/Z50-75)Th

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer5Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/Z50-70/Z50-75The following describes the features of

6Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerHotkeysYou can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.Lenovo G40-30/G40-4

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer7Setting hotkey modeBy default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey. Howeve

8Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer4Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes.Note: When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and

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

10Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB deviceYour computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices.The first time y

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer11 Connecting network cablesTo insert a network cable, do the following:1Hold one connector of the network ca

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

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer13 Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports t he following types of memory cards:• Secure Dig

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14Chapter 1. Getting to know your computerFront view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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

16Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.117The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

18Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Share charmThe Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.119Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

20Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1Touch screen operation (G50-80 Touch) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The display panel can accept

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.121ZoomMove two fingers together or apart while touching the screen.Zooms in and out on visual apps, such as pict

22Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1SwipeStart from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center.Swiping down from the top edge or

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.123Swiping in from the left edge can:• Bring in and open an app currently running in the background.If there is m

Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated.Model name MT

24Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - En

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.125Help and support - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

26Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery SystemThe Lenovo OneKey Recovery System is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it

27Chapter 4. TroubleshootingFrequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

28Chapter 4. TroubleshootingWhat 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 fo

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting29Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

30Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sleep problemsThe critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off.• The battery power

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting31Sound problemsNo sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up.• Make sure that:-The Mute function

32Chapter 4. TroubleshootingOther problemsYour computer does not respond.•To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for four seconds

33Appendix A. CRU instructionsReplacing the battery pack - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

34Appendix A. CRU instructionsReplacing the hard disk drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Appendix A. CRU instructions35To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:1Tu rn off the computer. Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables

36Appendix A. CRU instructionsLenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/Z50-70/Z50-755Remove the frame fixing screws .Lenovo G40-30/G40

Appendix A. CRU instructions37Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/Z50-70/Z50-756Pull the hard disk drive tab in the direction show

38Appendix A. CRU instructionsLenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/Z50-70/Z50-757Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal fr

Appendix A. CRU instructions39Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/Z50-70/Z50-758Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from

40Appendix A. CRU instructionsReplacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Appendix A. CRU instructions416Remove the DDR3 SDRAM by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the

42Appendix A. CRU instructionsCConnect the AC power adapter and the cables to the computer.To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do

Appendix A. CRU instructions43Replacing the wireless LAN card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replac

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44Appendix A. CRU instructions6Remove the screw that secures the wireless LAN card .7Take out the wireless LAN card .8Install the new wireless LAN c

Appendix A. CRU instructions450Reconnect the two wireless LAN cables (one black, one grey).AReinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws.BRe

46Appendix A. CRU instructionsReplacing the thermal fan (Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/Z50-70/Z50-75) - - - - - - - - - - -

Appendix A. CRU instructions476Remove the screws that secure the thermal fan .7Remove the thermal fan .8Install the new thermal fan and reconnect th

48Appendix A. CRU instructionsReplacing the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Appendix A. CRU instructions49Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/Z50-70/Z50-756Push the area of the keyboard highlighted and show

50Appendix A. CRU instructionsLenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/Z50-70/Z50-757Loosen the keyboard with fingers , and then lift t

Appendix A. CRU instructions51Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/Z50-70/Z50-758Disconnect the keyboard connector in the direction

52Appendix A. CRU instructionsLenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/Z50-70/Z50-759Reconnect the keyboard connector and install the n

Appendix A. CRU instructions53Removing the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

54Appendix A. CRU instructionsThe following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer and informs you of where to f

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2Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo G50-30/G50-45/G50-70/G50-70m/G50-80/G50-80 Touch/Z50-70/Z50-75Note: The dashed areas indicate parts

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer3Integrated cameraUse the camera for video communication or taking photos.Built-in microphoneCaptures sound wh