Lenovo IdeaPad N581 User Manual
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- Page 1 Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/ N581/N585/N586 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
- Page 2 Note • 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 7. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ... 1 Top view ...1 Left-side view ...5 Right-side view...6 Front view ...7 Bottom view ...8 Chapter 2. Learning the basics... 10 First use...10 Using AC adapter and battery ...12 Using the touchpad...14 Using the keyboard...15 Connecting external devices...17 Special keys and buttons...19... -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P580/P585 P580... - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer N580/N585 N580...
- Page 7 N581/N586 N581 Attention: • The dashed part is invisible. • 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.
- Page 8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Wireless module antennas (on select models) Note: Wireless module antennas may be placed in different positions (2a/2b) depending on different configurations. Computer display Power button OneKey Rescue system button Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 26. Built-in microphone Touchpad...
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Page 9: Left-Side View
Left-side view Kensington slot Note: For details, see “Attaching a security lock (not supplied)” on page 22. Fan louvers Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. VGA port RJ-45 port Note: For details, see “Wired connection”... -
Page 10: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view AC power adapter jack Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 12. USB port (on select models) Note: • The blue ports are USB 3.0 ports. The black ports are USB 2.0 ports. •... -
Page 11: Front View
Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Memory card slot Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)”... -
Page 12: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -... - Page 13 Battery latch - manual Battery pack Battery latch - spring loaded Optical drive/ Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place.
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Page 14: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics
Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. -
Page 15: Putting Your Computer Into Sleep State Or Shutting It Down
Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state or shut it down. Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer into sleep state. -
Page 16: Using Ac Adapter And Battery
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last. -
Page 17: Removing The Battery Pack
If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. remove the battery pack from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make sure the computer has been shut down. -
Page 18: Using The Touchpad
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad N580 Touchpad Left click button Right click button Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F6. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P580 To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which... -
Page 19: Using The Keyboard
Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad 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. - Page 20 Chapter 2. Learning the basics The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Fn + F1: Fn + F2: Fn + F3: Fn + F4: Fn + F5: Fn + F6: Fn + F9: Fn + F10: Fn + F11: Fn + F12: Fn + PrtSc:...
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Page 21: Connecting External Devices
Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Note: • Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time. •... - Page 22 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with four USB ports compatible with USB devices. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the external device’s power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, and system shut down may result.
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Page 23: Special Keys And Buttons
• When the computer is powered-off, press this button to start the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 26. - Page 24 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Volume buttons Mute button: Mute/Unmute the sound. Volume Down button: Quick decrease volume level. Volume Up button: Quick increase volume level.
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Page 25: System Status Indicators
System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. Power status indicator Battery status indicator Caps lock indicator Chapter 2. Learning the basics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -... -
Page 26: Securing Your Computer
• You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment judgement or warranty regarding the function, quality or performance of locking devices and security features. Using VeriFace™ (on select models) -
Page 27: Using Switchable Graphics (Specific Models Only)
For details about how to set the password, see the Help to the right of the screen in the BIOS setup utility. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up. -
Page 28: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Internet
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect. -
Page 29: Wireless Connection
Wireless connection Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Divided by the signal scales, wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards. Wi-Fi WiMAX Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods. -
Page 30: Chapter 4. Onekey Rescue System
OneKey Rescue system Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use application that can be used to back up the data on your system partition (C drive) for easy restore when required. You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system, and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operating system. -
Page 31: Operating System
Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system (without Windows operating system) In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded, follow the steps below to access OneKey Rescue system. • Shut down your computer. • Press the key to launch OneKey Rescue system. -
Page 32: Appendix A. Cru Instructions
Appendix A. CRU instructions Note: • The illustrations used in this chapter are of the Lenovo IdeaPad N580, unless otherwise stated. • The following procedures about removing and replacing devices are the same for the Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586. Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by Lenovo. - Page 33 Appendix A. CRU instructions 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again.
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Page 34: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Note: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes, or drive swapping. - Page 35 To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Cen- tral processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover.
- Page 36 Appendix A. CRU instructions 5 Remove the frame fixing screws...
- Page 37 6 Pull the HDD bracket in the direction shown by arrow 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other;...
- Page 38 Appendix A. CRU instructions A Reinstall the frame fixing screws. B After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. C Reinstall and tighten the screws. D Reinstall the battery pack. E Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again.
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Page 39: Replacing Memory
Replacing memory You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer. DDR3 SDRAMs are available in various capacities. Note: •... - Page 40 Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 If two DDR3 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 DDR3 SDRAM for future use.
- Page 41 8 Push the DDR3 SDRAM inward toward the socket until the latches on both edges of the socket are pushed into the closed position. 9 After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. 0 Reinstall and tighten the screws. A Reinstall the battery.
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Page 42: Replacing The Wireless Lan Card
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the wireless LAN card To replace the wireless LAN card, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. - Page 43 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 marked, one white marked). Note: When installing or reinstalling the wireless card: •...
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Page 44: Removing The Optical Drive
Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the Optical drive/Hard disk drive/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. 2 Remove the screw shown in the illustration 3 Gently pull the optical drive out - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -... - Page 45 The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Wireless LAN card Optical drive Appendix A.
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Page 46: Trademarks
Trademarks Lenovo is trademark or registered trademark of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. -
Page 47: Index
Index AC adapter Using Battery Charging Bluetooth Connecting Camera Function key combinations Keyboard Using Meomory card reader Microphone Built-in OneKey Rescue System button Password Using Security Touchpad USB port VeriFace Using... - Page 49 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com V1.0_en-US...