Lenovo ideapad 500-14ISK User manual

Read the safety notices and important tips in the
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Lenovo
ideapad 500
User Guide
ideapad 500-14ISK/ideapad 500-15ISK

First Edition (July 2015)
© Copyright Lenovo 2015.
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.
For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com.
Regulatory Notice
Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first.
The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not
be available on your computer or your computer may include features that are not
described in this user guide.
This manual does not include Windows operating system information, you can visit
http://support.lenovo.com for further detailed information.
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The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the
actual product.
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The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK unless
otherwise stated.
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Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following
Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated.
Model name MT
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer..................................................................................... 1
Top view......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Left-side view ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Right-side view ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Front view.................................................................................................................................................... 14
Bottom view................................................................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 2. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System.............................................................................. 23
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 24
Frequently asked questions....................................................................................................................... 24
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 4. CRU instructions........................................................................................................... 30
Removing the keyboard............................................................................................................................. 30
Removing the optical drive ....................................................................................................................... 34
Chapter 5. Trademarks ................................................................................................................... 37

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 Attention:
•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. Otherwise, the display panel
may be damaged.
Notes:
•The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
•Select models do not have the JBL certification. Please refer to the actual product.
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aIntegrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos.
*For Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK, select models have a 3D camera.
bBuilt-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice
narration, or audio recording.
cWireless LAN antennas
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
dComputer display Provides brilliant visual output.
ePower button Press this button to turn on the computer.
fTouchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Touchpad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over
the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move.
Touchpad buttons: The functions of the left/right side correspond to
that of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing .

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Using the keyboard
Numeric keypad (Lenovo ideapad 500-15ISK)
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. To use this
function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys .
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + Home: Activates the pause function.
Fn + End: Activates the break function.
Fn + PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activates the insert function.
Fn + Space (on select
models): Adjusts the keyboard backlight.
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + Home: Activates the pause function.
Fn + End: Activates the break function.
Fn + PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activates the system request.
Fn + Space (on select
models): Adjusts the keyboard backlight.
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Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.
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:Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables Airplane mode.
: Decreases the volume level. : Displays all currently active apps.
:Increases the volume level. :Turns on/off the backlight of the
LCD screen.
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Closes the currently active window. :
Toggles the display between the
computer and an external
display device.
:Refreshes the desktop or the
currently active window. :Decreases the display brightness.
: Enables/disables the touchpad. : Increases the display brightness.

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Setting hotkey mode
By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey. However,
you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility.
To disable the hotkey mode:
1Shut down the computer.
2Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
3In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of HotKey
Mode from Enabled to Disabled.

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4Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes.
Note: When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access the
corresponding hotkey function.

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Left-side view--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
aAC power adapter jack Connect the AC power adapter here.
bVentilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that the ventilation slots are not blocked or else the computer may overheat.
cVGA port Connects to external display devices.
dRJ-45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Note: For details, see “Connecting network cables” on page 10.
eHDMI port
Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an external display.
fUSB port Connects to USB devices.
Notes:
•The blue port is a USB 3.0 port.
•For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 11.
gNovo button When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, press this button to
start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System or the BIOS setup utility, or to
enter the boot menu.
Notes:
•You can use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp tip) to gently press the
Novo button.
•For details, see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery System” on page 17.
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Connecting network cables
To insert a network cable, do the following:
1Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently .
2Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port .
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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Connecting USB device
Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices.
The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows
automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver has been installed, you can
disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring
data to that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the Windows
notification area to remove the device before disconnecting.
Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after it has been connected, and then installs the driver
automatically. However, some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting. Check
the documentation provided by the device’s manufacturer before connecting the device.
Note: If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source before connecting it.
Otherwise, the device may not be recognized.

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aCombo audio jack Connects to headsets.
Notes:
•The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones by default.
•The recording function might not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected,
due to different industry standards.
bUSB port Connects to USB devices.
Notes:
•The blue port is a USB 3.0 port.
•For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 11.
cMemory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 13.
dOptical drive (on select
models)
Reads/burns optical discs.
eKensington lock slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect your computer
from theft and unauthorized use. You can attach a security lock to your
computer to help prevent it from being removed without your
permission. For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the
instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased.
Notes:
•Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole.
•You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security
features. Lenovo offers no comment, judgment, or warranty regarding the function, quality, or
performance of locking devices and security features.
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Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
• Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Inserting a memory card
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a memory card
Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Notes:
•Insert only one card in the slot at a time.
•This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth and so on.).
Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove hardware and eject
media utility to avoid data corruption.

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Front view-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
aSystem status indicators
Symbol Indicator Indicator
status
Charge
status Meaning
Power
On
(solid white) --- The computer is powered on.
Blinking --- The computer is in sleep mode.
Off --- The computer is powered off.
Battery
On
(solid white)
Charging The battery has more than 80% charge.
Discharging The battery has more than 20% charge.
On
(solid amber) Discharging The battery has between 5% and 20%
charge.
Blinking
slowly
(white)
Charging
The battery has between 20% and 80%
charge. When the battery reaches 80%
charge, the light will stop blinking.
However, charging will continue until
the battery is fully charged.
Blinking
slowly
(amber)
Charging
The battery has less than 20% charge.
When the battery charge reaches 20%,
the blinking color will change to white.
Blinking
quickly
(amber)
Charging/
Discharging The battery has less than 5% charge.
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