Lenovo ideapad 500 User manual

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Lenovo
ideapad 500
User Guide
ideapad 500-14ISK/ideapad 500-15ISK

First Edition (July 2015)
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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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Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following
Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated.
Model name MT
Lenovo ideapad 500-14ISK
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80NT
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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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