Lenovo Chromebook 100e Gen 3 User manual

Lenovo 100e/300e/500e Chromebook Gen 3
User Guide

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that ou read and understand the
following:
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
First Edition (April 2021)
© Copyright Lenovo 2021.
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.

Contents
Discover our Chromebook . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Chapter 1. Meet yo r Chromebook . . . 1
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
USB specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2. Explore yo r
Chromebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Charge our Chromebook. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Lock our Chromebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect to a cellular network (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Interact with our Chromebook . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use the ke board shortcuts . . . . . . . . . 9
Use the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Use the touch screen (for Lenovo 300e/500e
Chromebook Gen 3 onl ) . . . . . . . . . 10
Use the electronic pen (for selected models of
Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook Gen 3) . . . 12
Get to know our Chromebook modes (for
Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook Gen 3) . . . 12
Connect to an external displa . . . . . . . 13
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Shut down our Chromebook . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 3. CRU replacement . . . . . 17
What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pen dumm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Base cover assembl . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 4. Help and s pport . . . . . 21
Frequentl asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 21
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Before ou contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 21
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 22
Get help from Google . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appendix A. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Appendix B. Open so rce
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Appendix C. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Discover yo r Chromebook
Thank yo for choosing a Lenovo® Chromebook™! We are dedicated to delivering the best sol tion to
yo .
Before starting our tour, please read the following information:
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from our product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, software programs, and user interface
instructions might not be applicable to our Chromebook.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. To get the latest documentation, go to https://
pcsupport.lenovo.com.

Chapter 1. Meet yo r Chromebook
Front view
Lenovo 100e Chromebook Gen 3
Camera Webcam privac shutter
Microphone Power button
Touchpad
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Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook Gen 3
Camera* Webcam privac shutter
Microphone* Touch screen
Touchpad
* for selected models
Webcam privacy sh tter
Slide the webcam privac shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect our privac .
Related topics
• “Use the touch screen (for Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook Gen 3 onl )” on page 10
• “Get to know our Chromebook modes (for Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook Gen 3)” on page 12
• “Use the touchpad” on page 9
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Side view
Lenovo 100e Chromebook Gen 3
Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook Gen 3
USB-C® (3.2 Gen 1) power connector USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
Audio connector Securit -lock slot
Electronic pen* Volume buttons
Power button
* for selected models
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Related topics
• “Charge our Chromebook” on page 7
• “USB specifications” on page 5
• “Use the electronic pen (for selected models of Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook Gen 3)” on page 12
• “Lock our Chromebook” on page 7
• “Connect to an external displa ” on page 13
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Bottom view
Ke board drainage hole
Keyboard drainage hole
Drain out liquid from our Chromebook if ou accidentall spill liquid on the ke board.
Rear view
Nano-SIM-card tra *
* for selected models
Specifications
For detailed specifications of our Chromebook, go to https://psref.lenovo.com.
USB specifications
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on our Chromebook.
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Connector name Description
USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB ke board, USB
mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.
USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and
current of 5 V and 1.5 A.
• Connect to an external displa :
– For Lenovo 100e/300e Chromebook Gen 3:
– USB-C to VGA: up to 1900 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP: up to 3840 x 2160 pixels, 30 Hz
– For Lenovo 500e Chromebook Gen 3:
– USB-C to VGA: up to 1980 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP: up to 4096 x 2160 pixels, 60 Hz
• Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand our Chromebook
functionalit . To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://
www.lenovo.com/accessories.
Statement on USB transfer rate
Depending on man factors such as the processing capabilit of the host and peripheral devices, file
attributes, and other factors related to s stem configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer
rate using the various USB connectors on this device will var and will be slower than the data rate listed
below for each corresponding device.
USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1 5
3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2 10
3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
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Chapter 2. Explore yo r Chromebook
Charge yo r Chromebook
Power source of the ac power adapter:
• Power: 45 W or 65 W (depending on the model)
• Sine-wave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz
• Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
CAUTION:
All pl gs m st be firmly and sec rely inserted into receptacles.
Lock yo r Chromebook
Lock our Chromebook to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible securit cable lock.
Note: The slot supports cable locks that conform to the Kensington NanoSaver® lock standards using
Cleat™ locking technolog . You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking
device and securit feature. Lenovo is not responsible for the locking device and securit feature. You can
purchase the cable locks at https://smartfind.lenovo.com.
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Connect to a cell lar network (for selected models)
If our Chromebook has a wireless wide area network (WAN) card and a nano-SIM card installed, ou can
connect to a cellular data network and get online ever where.
Note: The cellular service is provided b authorized mobile service carriers in some countries or regions.
You must have a cellular plan from a service carrier to connect to the cellular network.
To establish a cellular connection:
1. Turn off the Chromebook.
2. Locate the nano-SIM card slot and insert the nano-SIM card as shown. Note the orientation of the card
and ensure that it is seated correctl .
3. Turn on the Chromebook.
4. Click the network icon in the s stem tra , and then turn on Mobile data. Provide required information, if
needed.
Interact with yo r Chromebook
This section introduces various wa s to interact with our Chromebook.
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Use the keyboard shortc ts
The function ke s on the ke board help ou work more easil and effectivel .
Refresh our current page.
Make the current window full screen.
Open the task view to see all our open windows.
Darken the displa .
Brighten the displa .
Mute the speakers.
Decrease the speaker volume.
Increase the speaker volume.
*Lock the screen.
*Turn on the Chromebook, put it to sleep mode, or wake it up.
* for selected models
Your Chromebook also supports some ke combinations.
alt + Go to the previous page.
alt + Go to the next page.
ctrl + Take a screenshot.
alt + Switch the letter case between the upper case and lower case.
l + Lock the screen.
ctrl + alt + ? View all ke board shortcuts.
To change the ke board settings:
1. Click the setting icon in the s stem tra , and then click Device ➙ Keyboard.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as ou prefer.
Use the to chpad
The entire touchpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the touchpad to perform
all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse.
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Use the to ch gest res
Tap once to select or open an item. Tap twice quickl to displa a shortcut menu.
Two-finger zoom in or zoom out.
Scroll through items.
Open the task view. Show the current window.
Notes:
• When using two or more fingers, ensure that ou position our fingers slightl apart.
• Some gestures are onl available when ou are using certain apps.
• If the touchpad surface is stained with oil, turn off the Chromebook first. Then, gentl wipe the touchpad
surface with a soft and lint-free cloth moistened with lukewarm water or computer cleaner.
To change the settings:
1. Click the setting icon in the s stem tra , and then click Device ➙ To chpad.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as ou prefer.
If Enable tap-to-click is turned on, ou can tap or press the touchpad. Otherwise, ou can onl press the
touchpad to achieve the clicking function of a traditional mouse.
Use the to ch screen (for Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook Gen 3 only)
If our Chromebook displa supports the multi-touch function, ou can navigate the screen with simple
touch gestures.
Note: Some gestures might not be available depending on the app ou use.
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Tap once to single click
Tap and hold to right-click
Slide to scroll through items Drag
Zoom out Zoom in
Tap with two fingers to open a shortcut menu Swipe upwards to unfold the app Launcher
Maintenance tips:
• Turn off the Chromebook before cleaning the multi-touch screen.
• Use a dr , soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the
multi-touch screen. Do not appl solvents to the cloth.
• The multi-touch screen is a glass panel covered with a plastic film. Do not appl pressure or place an
metallic object on the screen, which might damage the touch panel or cause it to malfunction.
• Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.
• Regularl calibrate the accurac of the finger input to avoid a discrepanc .
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Use the electronic pen (for selected models of Lenovo 300e/500e
Chromebook Gen 3)
Selected models are shipped with an electronic pen. To use the pen, slide it out of the pen slot. When not in
use, put it back into its slot.
Notes:
• You might need to install additional apps such as Google Keep for better use of the pen.
• For computer models come with a pen dumm , ou can purchase an electronic pen to use. To purchase
the pen, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories. To remove the pen dumm , see “Pen dumm ” on page
17.
Use the electronic pen
You can perform the following operations with the pen:
• To open an app or a Web page, tap the displa once.
• To displa the shortcut menu or make a selection, tap the displa and hold the pen there for one second.
Get to know yo r Chromebook modes (for Lenovo 300e/500e
Chromebook Gen 3)
Rotate the displa to switch among different modes according to our preference. The ke board is
automaticall disabled in the stand mode, tent mode, and tablet mode. Use the touch screen to control our
Chromebook instead.
Attention: Do not rotate the Chromebook displa with too much force, or appl too much force to the
upper-right or upper-left corner of the Chromebook displa . Otherwise, the displa or hinges might get
damaged.
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Laptop mode Stand mode
Tent mode Tablet mode
Warning: When operating in the tablet mode with an external device connected, the upper case
(ke board’s side) of the Chromebook ma become hot. Avoid keeping our hands, lap, or an part of the
bod in contact with the upper case for over one minute.
Connect to an external display
Connect our Chromebook to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand our workspace.
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S pported resol tion
The following table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external displa .
Table 1. Lenovo 100e/300e C romebook Gen 3
Connect the external display to S pported resol tion
USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels @ 30 Hz
HDMI connector Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels @ 30 Hz
Table 2. Lenovo 500e C romebook Gen 3
Connect the external display to S pported resol tion
USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector Up to 4096 x 2160 pixels @ 60 Hz
HDMI connector Up to 4096 x 2160 pixels @ 24 Hz
To change displa settings:
1. Click the setting icon in the s stem tra , and then click Device ➙ Displays.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the displa settings as ou prefer.
Set the power plan
For ENERGY STAR® compliant Chromebooks, the following power plan takes effect when our
Chromebooks have been idle for a specified duration:
Table 3. Default power plan (w en plugged into ac power)
• Turn off the displa : After seven minutes and 30 seconds
• Put the Chromebook into sleep: After eight minutes and 30 seconds
To reset the power plan to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving:
1. Click the setting icon in the s stem tra , and then click Device ➙ Power.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as ou prefer.
Sh t down yo r Chromebook
When ou finish working with our Chromebook, shut it down to save power.
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• Click in the s stem tra .
• Press the power button.
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