Lenovo IdeaCentre G5 14IMB05 User manual

User Guide
IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (14L, 05)
IdeaCentre Creator 5 (14L, 05)

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
fo owing:
• Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 61
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (August 2020)
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Contents
About this docu entation . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your co puter . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2. Get started with your
co puter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . . 7
Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connect to networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . . 9
Use Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Use mu timedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 3. Explore your co puter . . 11
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 11
Set the power p an . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to a B uetooth-enab ed device. . . . 11
Use a media card . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use a smart cab e c ip . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting,
diagnostics, and recovery . . . . . . . 15
Basic procedure for reso ving computer
prob ems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troub eshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Startup prob ems . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Audio prob ems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Network prob ems . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Performance prob ems . . . . . . . . . . 20
Storage drive prob ems . . . . . . . . . . 21
Software prob ems. . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Restore system fi es and settings to an ear ier
point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Restore your fi es from a backup . . . . . . 21
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 22
Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 22
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 22
Update the device driver . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 5. CRU replace ent . . . . . 25
What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rep ace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Computer cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Front beze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.5-inch storage drive (for se ected mode s) . . 32
Storage drive bay . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.5-inch storage drive . . . . . . . . . . 40
Storage drive rubber . . . . . . . . . . . 42
M.2 so id-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Memory modu es . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Microprocessor heatsink and fan assemb y . . 47
PCI-Express card . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
PCI-Express card ho der . . . . . . . . . 51
Coin-ce battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Power supp y assemb y . . . . . . . . . . 54
Chapter 6. Help and support . . . . . 57
Se f-he p resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Ca Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 58
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 58
Purchase additiona services. . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix A. I portant safety
infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Appendix B. Accessibility and
ergono ic infor ation . . . . . . . . 75
Appendix C. Co pliance
infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Appendix D. Notices and
trade arks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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About this docu entation
• Depending on the mode , some optiona accessories, features, and software programs might not be
avai ab e on your computer.
• Depending on the version of the operating systems and programs, some user interface instructions might
not be app icab e to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements to the
documentation of your computer, inc uding this User Guide. To get the atest documentation, go to:
https://pcsupport. enovo.com
• Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update.
As a resu t, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the atest information.
• This guide app ies to the Lenovo product mode s isted be ow. I ustrations in this guide may ook s ight y
different from your product mode .
Model na e Machine types (MT)
IdeaCentre G5 14IMB05 90NR, 90N9
IdeaCentre G5 14AMR05 90Q0, 90Q1
IdeaCentre C5 14IMB05 90R7, 90R8
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Chapter 1. Meet your co puter
Front
1. Power button
Press to turn on the computer.
To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, c ick Power, and then se ect
Shut down.
The indicator in the power button shows the system status of your computer.
• On: The computer is on.
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking: The computer is in s eep mode.
2. Headset connector Connect a headset or headphones to your computer.
3. USB-C™ connector (USB 3.2
Gen 1)
• Charge USB-C compatib e devices with the output vo tage and current of 5 V
and 3 A.
• Transfer data at USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds, up to 5 Gbps.
• Connect to USB-C accessories to he p expand your computer functiona ity. To
purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www. enovo.com/accessories.
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4. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 (2) Connect USB-compatib e devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
5. SD-card s ot*
Supported cards:
• Secure Digita (SD) card
• Secure Digita eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) UHS-1 card
• Secure Digita High-Capacity (SDHC) UHS-1 card
Notes:
• Your computer does not support the content protection for recordab e media
(CPRM) feature for the SD card.
See “Use a media card” on page 12.
* for se ected mode s
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Rear
1. Audio ine-out connector
Send audio signa s from the computer to externa devices, such as powered
stereo speakers, headphones, or mu timedia keyboards. To connect a stereo
system or other externa recording device, connect a cab e between the audio
ine-in connector of the device and the audio ine-out connector of the computer.
Note: If your computer has both an audio ine-out connector and a headset or
headphone connector, a ways use the headset or headphone connector for
earphones, headphones, or a headset. The headphone connector does not
support headset microphones.
2. HDMI™ 1.4 out connector
Send audio and video signa s from the computer to another audio or video device,
such as a high-performance monitor. For more information, see https://
www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_1_4/index.aspx.
3. VGA-out connector Send video signa s from the computer to another video device, such as a monitor.
4. USB 2.0 connectors (4) Connect USB-compatib e devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
5. Ethernet connector Connect to a oca area network (LAN). When the indicator is on, the computer is
connected to a LAN. When the indicator b inks, data is being transmitted.
6. Wire ess antennas
Send and receive radio waves for the wire ess LAN/B uetooth modu e.
Note: The antennas are not visib e from the outside of the computer.
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7. PCI-Express card area
Insta PCI-Express cards into this area to improve the operating performance of
the computer. Depending on the computer mode , the connectors in this area
vary.
Note: A discrete graphics card can be insta ed in the appropriate Periphera
Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) card s ot. If such a card is insta ed, be
sure to use the connectors on the card instead of the corresponding connectors
on the computer.
8. Power cord connector Connect the power cord to your computer for power supp y.
9. Pad ock oop Lock the computer cover using a pad ock.
10. Security ock s ot Lock your computer to a desk, tab e, or other fixtures using a Kensington-sty e
cab e ock.
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Features and specifications
Hardware configuration
1. Right-c ick the Start button to open the Start context menu.
2. C ick Device Manager. Type the administrator password or provide
confirmation if prompted.
Power supply
• 260 W automatic vo tage-sensing power supp y
• 310 W automatic vo tage-sensing power supp y
• 380 W automatic vo tage-sensing power supp y
Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-c ick the Start
button and then c ick Syste .
Me ory Doub e data rate 4 (DDR4) dua in- ine memory modu e (DIMM).
Storage device
To view the storage drive capacity of your computer, right-c ick the Start button
to open the Start context menu and then c ick Disk Manage ent.
Note: The storage drive capacity indicated by the system is ess than the nomina
capacity.
Expansion
• SD card s ot*
• DDR4 DIMM s ots
• M.2 so id-state drive s ot (2280)
• Storage drive bays
– 2.5-inch Storage drive bay
– 3.5-inch Storage drive bay
Network features
• B uetooth
• Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• Wire ess LAN
* for se ected mode s
State ent on USB transfer rate
Depending on many factors such as the processing capabi ity of the host and periphera devices, fi e
attributes, and other factors re ated to system configuration and operating environments, the actua transfer
rate using the various USB connectors on this device wi vary and wi be s ower than the data rate isted
be ow for each corresponding device.
USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.1 Gen 1/3.2 Gen 1 5
3.1 Gen 2/3.2 Gen 2 10
3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20
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Chapter 2. Get started with your co puter
Get started with Windows 10
Learn the basics of Windows 10 and start working with it right away. For more information about Windows
10, see the Windows he p information.
Windows account
A user account is required to use the Windows operating system. It can either be a Windows user account or
a Microsoft account.
Windows user account
When you start Windows for the first time, you are prompted to create a Windows user account. This first
account you created is of the “Administrator” type. With an Administrator account, you can create additiona
user accounts or change account types by doing the fo owing:
1. Open the Start menu and se ect Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Fa ily & other users.
2. Fo ow the on-screen instructions.
Microsoft account
You can a so og in to the Windows operating system with a Microsoft account.
To create a Microsoft account, go to the Microsoft sign-up page at https://signup. ive.com and fo ow the on-
screen instructions.
With a Microsoft account, you can:
• Enjoy one-time signing in if you are using other Microsoft services, such as OneDrive, Skype, and Out ook.
com.
• Sync persona ized settings across other Windows-based devices.
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Windows user interface
1. Account Change account settings, ock the computer, or sign out from the current account.
2. Docu ents Open the Docu ents fo der, a defau t fo der to save your received fi es.
3. Pictures Open the Pictures fo der, a defau t fo der to save your received pictures.
4. Settings Launch Settings.
5. Power Shut down, restart, or put the computer into s eep mode.
6. Start button Open the Start menu.
7. Windows Search Type what you are ooking for in the search box and get search resu ts from your
computer and the Web.
8. Task View Disp ay a opened apps and switch among them.
9. Windows notification area Disp ay notifications and status of some features.
10. Battery status icon Disp ay power status and change battery or power settings. When your computer
is not connected to ac power, the icon changes to .
11. Network icon Connect to an avai ab e wire ess network and disp ay the network status. When
connected to a wired network, the icon changes to .
12. Action center Disp ay the atest notifications from apps and provide quick access to some
features.
Open the Start enu
• C ick the Start button.
• Press the Windows ogo key on the keyboard.
Open the Start context enu
Right-c ick the Start button.
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Access Control Panel
• Open the Start menu and c ick Windows Syste ➙ Control Panel.
• Use Windows Search.
Launch an app
• Open the Start menu and se ect the app you want to aunch.
• Use Windows Search.
Connect to networks
Your computer he ps you connect to the wor d through a wired or wire ess network.
Connect to the wired Ethernet
Connect your computer to a oca network through the Ethernet connector on your computer with an
Ethernet cab e.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
1. C ick the network icon in the Windows notification area. A ist of avai ab e wire ess networks is disp ayed.
2. Se ect a network avai ab e for connection. Provide required information, if needed.
Use Lenovo Vantage
The preinsta ed Lenovo Vantage is a customized one-stop so ution to he p you maintain your computer with
automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get persona ized support.
Access Lenovo Vantage
Open the Start menu and c ick Lenovo Vantage. You a so can type Lenovo Vantage in the search box.
To down oad the atest version of Lenovo Vantage, go to Microsoft Store and search by the app name.
Key features
Lenovo Vantage enab es you to:
• Know the device status easi y and customize device settings.
• Down oad and insta UEFI BIOS, firmware and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
• Monitor your computer hea th, and secure your computer against outside threats.
• Look up warranty status (on ine).
• Access User Guide and he pfu artic es.
Notes:
• The avai ab e features vary depending on the computer mode .
• Lenovo Vantage makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience with your
computer. The description of features might be different from that on your actua user interface.
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Use ulti edia
Use your computer for business or entertainment with connected devices (such as a camera, a monitor, or
speakers).
Use audio
To enhance the audio experience, connect speakers, headphones, or a headset to the audio connector.
Adjust the volu e
1. C ick the vo ume icon in the Windows notification area on the taskbar.
2. Fo ow the on-screen instructions to adjust the vo ume. C ick the speaker icon to mute the audio.
Change the sound settings
1. Go to Control Panel and view by category.
2. C ick Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound.
3. Change the settings as you prefer.
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Chapter 3. Explore your co puter
Manage power
Use the information in this section to achieve the best ba ance between performance and power efficiency.
Set power button behaviors
You can define what the power button does according to your preference. For examp e, by pressing the
power button, you can turn off the computer or put the computer to s eep or hibernation mode.
To change what the power button does:
1. Go to Control Panel and view by arge icons or sma icons.
2. C ick Power Options ➙ Choose what the power buttons do.
3. Change the settings as you prefer.
Set the power plan
For ENERGY STAR® comp iant computers, the fo owing power p an takes effect when your computers have
been id e for a specified duration:
Table 1. Default power plan (when plugged into ac power)
• Turn off the disp ay: After 10 minutes
• Put the computer to s eep: After 25 minutes
To awaken the computer from S eep mode, press any key on your keyboard.
To reset the power p an to achieve the best ba ance between performance and power saving:
1. Go to Control Panel and view by arge icons or sma icons.
2. C ick Power Options, and then choose or customize a power p an of your preference.
Transfer data
Quick y share your fi es using the bui t-in B uetooth techno ogy among devices with the same features. You
a so can insta a disc or media card to transfer data.
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device
You can connect a types of B uetooth-enab ed devices to your computer, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a
smartphone, or speakers. To ensure that the connection is successfu , p ace the devices 10 meters (33 feet),
at most, from the computer.
1. Turn on B uetooth on the computer.
a. Open the Start menu, and then c ick Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth & other devices.
b. Turn on the Bluetooth switch.
2. C ick Add Bluetooth or other device ➙ Bluetooth.
3. Se ect a B uetooth device, and then fo ow the on-screen instructions.
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Your B uetooth device and computer wi automatica y connect the next time if the two devices are in range
of each other with B uetooth turned on. You can use B uetooth for data transfer or remote contro and
communication.
Use a edia card
If your computer has a SD-card s ot, read the fo owing information.
Install a edia card
1. Locate the SD-card s ot.
2. Ensure that the meta contacts on the card are facing the ones in the SD-card s ot. Insert the card firm y
into the SD-card s ot unti it is secured in p ace.
Re ove a edia card
Attention: Before removing a media card, eject the card from the Windows operating system first.
Otherwise, data on the card might get corrupted or ost.
1. C ick the triangu ar icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons. Then, right-c ick the
Safely Re ove Hardware and Eject Media icon.
2. Se ect the corresponding item to eject the card from the Windows operating system.
3. Press the card and remove it from your computer. Store the card safe y for future use.
Use a s art cable clip
Note: You can purchase a smart cab e c ip from Lenovo.
Lock devices (such as the keyboard and the mouse) to your computer through a smart cab e c ip.
1. Insert the c ip 1 into the cab e- ock s ot 3.
2. Pu the cab es you want to ock through the dents in the smart cab e c ip.
3. Press the c ip 2 into the cab e- ock s ot 4 unti it snaps into position.
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Lock the co puter
Note: You are responsib e for eva uating, se ecting, and imp ementing the ocking device and security
feature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, qua ity, or performance
of the ocking device and security feature. You can purchase computer ocks from Lenovo.
Padlock
Locking the computer cover through a pad ock prevents unauthorized access to the inside of your computer.
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Kensington-style cable lock
Lock your computer to a desk, tab e, or other fixtures through a Kensington-sty e cab e ock.
Purchase accessories
Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to he p expand the capabi ities of your
computer. Options inc ude memory modu es, storage devices, network cards, power adapters, keyboards,
mice, and more.
To shop at Lenovo, go to https://www. enovo.com/accessories.
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