Lenovo M50-70 User manual

Lenovo M50-70/
M50-80
User GuideUser Guide
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.

First Edition (June 2014)
© Copyright Lenovo 2014.
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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 and/or your computer may include features that are not
described in this user guide.
Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows®7 or Windows 8.1.
If you are using other Windows operating systems, some operations may be slightly different.
If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you.
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The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer..................................................................................... 1
Top view......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Left-side view ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Right-side view.............................................................................................................................................. 8
Bottom view................................................................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows .............................................................................................. 11
Configuring the operating system for the first time.............................................................................. 11
Operating system interfaces...................................................................................................................... 11
The charms................................................................................................................................................... 12
Power-saving modes.................................................................................................................................. 14
Connecting to a wireless network............................................................................................................ 16
Help and support........................................................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System.............................................................................. 18
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 19
Frequently asked questions....................................................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................... 21
Appendix A. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions ................................................... 25
Removing the keyboard............................................................................................................................. 25
Removing the optical drive ....................................................................................................................... 27
Trademarks ...................................................................................................................................... 29

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Top view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
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aIntegrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos.
bBuilt-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice
narration, or audio recording.
cWireless module antennas The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio.
dComputer display The computer display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output.
ePower button Press this button to turn on the computer.
fFingerprint reader
Registers fingerprints that can be used as passwords to secure your computer.
gTouchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
One piece multi-touch ClickPad: To move the pointer on the screen,
slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the
pointer to move.
Left-click area: Clicking in this area corresponds to the functions of
clicking the left button on a conventional mouse.
Right-click area: Clicking in this area corresponds to the functions of
clicking the right button on a conventional mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing F6 ( ).

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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. To use this
function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys .
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 (off dim bright off).
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Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.
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.
4Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes.
: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.
: Closes the currently active window. : Toggles the display between the
computer and an external device.
:Refreshes the desktop or the
currently active window. :Decreases the display brightness.
: Enables/disables the touchpad. : Increases the display brightness.
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.
bLenovo OneLink
connector
When the AC power adapter is connected to the AC power adapter jack,
it provides power to the computer and charges the battery. When a
supported ThinkPad OneLink Dock is connected to the Lenovo OneLink
connector, it can not only extend the computer capabilities, but also
provide AC power to the computer and charge the battery.
To use the Lenovo OneLink connector, you need to remove the connector
cover from the Lenovo OneLink connector first.
Note: Ensure that you keep the connector cover. Reattach it to the Lenovo OneLink connector when you are
not using the Lenovo OneLink connector.
cFan louvers Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur.
dHDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an external display.
eRJ-45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Note: For details, see “Connecting network cables” on page 6.
fUSB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 7.
gCombo 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.
hNovo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey
Recovery System or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu.
Note: For details, see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery System” on page 18.
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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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