Lenovo Ideapad 500 15acz User Guide

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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 
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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.
Intel platform
AMD platform
Note:When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access the 
corresponding hotkey function. 

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aAC power adapter jackConnect the AC power adapter here.
bVentilation slotsDissipate internal heat.
Note:Make sure that the ventilation slots are not  blocked or else the computer may overheat.
cVGA portConnects to external...

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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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11 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 
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aCombo audio jackConnects 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, 
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13 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...

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aSystem status indicators
SymbolIndicatorIndicator 
statusCharge 
statusMeaning
PowerOn 
(solid white)--- The computer is powered on.
Blinking --- The computer is in sleep mode.
Off --- The computer is powered off....