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 
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.
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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 display devices.
dRJ-45 portConnects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Note:For details, see “Connecting  network cables” on page 10.
eHDMI portConnects to devices with HDMI input su ch as a TV or an external display.
fUSB portConnects to USB devices.
Notes:
•The blue port is a USB 3.0 port.
• For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 11.
gNovo buttonWhen the computer is off or in hibe rnation 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 withou t a sharp tip) to gently press the 
Novo button.
• For details, see “Lenovo OneKey  Recovery System” on page 23.
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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 
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. 
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Right-side view 
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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, 
due to different industry standards.
bUSB portConnects to USB devices.
Notes:
•The blue port is a USB 3.0 port.
• For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 11.
cMemory card slotInsert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Using memory ca rds (not supplied)” on page 13.
dOptical drive (on select 
models)Reads/burns optical discs.
eKensington lock slotAttach 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 fr om being removed without your 
permission. For details on installing t he security lock, please refer to the 
instructions shipped with the securi ty lock that you have purchased.
Notes:
•Before purchasing any securi ty product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole.
• You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, an d implementing the locking devices and security 
features. Lenovo offers no comm ent, judgment, or warranty regarding the function, quality, or 
performance of locking devices and security features.
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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 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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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.
BatteryOn 
(solid white)Charging The battery has more than 80% charge.
Discharging The battery has more than 20% charge.
On 
(solid amber)DischargingThe battery has between 5% and 20% 
charge.
Blinking 
slowly 
(white)ChargingThe 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)ChargingThe battery has less than 20% charge. 
When the battery charge reaches 20%, 
the blinking color will change to white.
Blinking 
quickly 
(amber)Charging/
DischargingThe battery has less than 5% charge.
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