Lenovo B580 manual

User Guide L enovo B480 and B580[...]

Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read and understand the following: • Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide • Regulatory Notice • “Important safety information” on page iv • Appendix D “Notices” on page 67 The Safety, W arranty, and Setup Guide and the Regulatory Notice have been uploaded t o the We[...]

Contents Read this rst . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . iv Conditions that requir e immediat e action . . . iv Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 T op view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Left-side view . . . [...]

Electronic emission notices. . . . . . . . . . 58 F eder al Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . 58 Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 China WEEE statement . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Important WEEE Information . . . . . . . . . 61 Japan r ecycling stat ements . . . . . . . . .[...]

Read this rst Be sure to follow the important tips given here t o continue to get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer . F ailur e to do so might lead to discomfort or injury, or cause your computer to fail. Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates. When your computer is turned on or the battery is char ging, the ba[...]

Protect your computer and data when moving it. Before moving a computer equipped with a hard disk drive, do one of the following, and make sur e that the power switch is off or is blinking: • T urn it off. • P ut it in sleep mode. • P ut it in hibernation mode. This will help to pr event damage to the computer , and possible loss of data. Han[...]

a potential safety issue. However , do not take risks or attempt to diagnose the situation yourself. Contact the Customer Support Center for further guidance. F or a list of Service and Support phone numbers, go to the following W eb site: http://ww w .lenovo.com/support/phone F requently inspect your comput er and its components for damage or wear[...]

P ower cor ds and power adapters DANGER Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer . The power cords shall be safety approved. F or Germany, it shall be H05VV-F , 3G, 0.75 mm 2 , or better . F or other countries, the suitable types shall be used accordingly . Never wr ap a power cord ar ound a power adapter or [...]

approved outlet adapter or to r eplace the outlet with one that enables this safety feature. Never overload an electrical outlet. The over all system load should not e xceed 80 percent of the branch circuit r ating. Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads and branch circuit ratings. Be sure that the power[...]

discharge fr om your battery or the buildup of for eign materials on the battery leads, stop using the battery and obtain a replacement fr om the battery manufacturer . Batteries can degr ade when they are left unused for long periods of time. F or some rechargeable batteries (particularly Lithium Ion batt eries), leaving a battery unused in a disc[...]

The following statement applies to users in the state of California, U .S.A. California P er chlorate Information: Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlor ate. P erchlorat e Material - special handling may apply, See ww w .dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlor ate Heat and pr oduct ventilation DANGER Com[...]

Electrical curr ent safety information DANGER Electric current fr om power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. T o avoid a shock hazard: • Do not use your computer during a lightning storm. • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or recongur ation of this product during an electrical st[...]

DANGER Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: Laser r adiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Liquid crystal display (L CD) notice CA UTION: F or pr oducts with mercury-containing uorescent lamps (f[...]

Notice for users in the U .S.A. Many personal computer pr oducts and accessories contain cords, cables or wir es, such as power cor ds or cords to connect the accessory to a personal computer . If this pr oduct has such a cord, cable or wir e, then the following warning applies: WARNING: Handling the cor d on this product or cords associat ed with [...]

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer This chapter introduces the comput er hardwar e features t o give you the basic information you will need to start using the computer . • “T op view” on page 1 • “Left-side view” on page 2 • “Left-side view” on page 2 • “F r ont view” on page 4 • “Bottom view” on page 5 • “S[...]

4 Speakers 9 Numeric keypad (on some models) 5 P ower button 10 Status indicators 1 Integr ated camera Use the camer a to take pictures or hold a video confer ence. 2 Wireless module antennas The built-in ant ennas ensure optimal reception of wir eless radio. 3 Computer display The L CD display provides brilliant visual output. 4 Built-in st ereo s[...]

1 Security k eyhole 4 Ethernet connector 2 F an louvers 5 HDMI port 3 Monitor connector 6 USB 3.0 connectors 1 Security k eyhole Pur chase a security cable lock that ts this keyhole t o lock your computer t o a stationary object to pr otect your comput er fr om theft. F or more information, refer to “ Attaching a mechanical lock” on page 25.[...]

1 Combo audio jack 4 USB connect or 2 USB connect or 5 ac power connector 3 Optical drive 1 Combo audio jack T o listen to the sound fr om your comput er , connect a headphone or a headset that has a 3.5 mm 4-pole plug to the combo audio jack. 2 USB connector The USB connect ors are used for connecting devices compatible with a USB int erface, such[...]

2 Built-in microphone The built-in micr ophone captur es sound and voice when it is used with an application progr am capable of handling audio. 3 Media car d reader slot F or mor e information, refer t o “Using the media card r eader” on page 18. Bottom view 4 1 2 3 Figure 5. Lenovo B480 and B580 bottom view 1 Battery latch (manual) 3 Battery [...]

B580 1 2 3 Figure 6. Lenovo B480 and B580 status indicators 1 Caps lock indicat or When the indicator is on, the Caps lock mode is enabled. Y ou can type all alphabetic charact ers (A-Z) in upper case without pr essing the Shift key . 2 Numeric lock indicator When the indicator is on, the numeric keypad is enabled. Y ou can use the keypad to type n[...]

4 Figure 7. Lenovo B480 and B580 status indicators 4 P ower and battery status indicator • Green: The batt ery charge level is between 80% and 100%, or the battery discharge level is between 20% and 100%. • Slow blinking green : The batt ery charge level is between 20% and 80%, and char ging is continuing. When the batt ery char ge level reache[...]

• 6-row L enovo keyboar d • Recovery butt on Interface • Combo audio jack (stereo headphone or headset) • T wo USB 2.0 connectors • T wo USB 3.0 connectors • RJ45 Ethernet connector • HDMI port • External monit or connector • 4-in-1 digital media card reader slot Optical drive • 12.7 mm Rambo optical drive (on some models) • 1[...]

Chapter 2. Using your computer This chapter pr ovides information on using some of the computer components. • “F r equently ask ed questions” on page 9 • “Tips on using your comput er” on page 10 • “Using the ac power adapter and the batt ery pack” on page 11 • “Using the t ouch pad” on page 14 • “Using the recovery butt[...]

Solution: The latest drivers for your comput er ar e available fr om the L enovo Support Web site. T o download the lat est drivers for your computer , go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers. Then follow the instructions on the scr een. • Question: What can I do if the backup pr ocess fails? Solution: If you can start the backup featur e without a p[...]

Putting the comput er into sleep mode or shutting it down T o conserve power , put the computer int o sleep mode or shut it down when the comput er is not in use. Putting your computer into sleep mode If you will be away from your computer for a short time, put the comput er int o sleep mode. When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake[...]

• The way you use your computer: how often you access the har d disk drive, how bright you make the computer display . Using the ac power adapter The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium-ion battery pack pr ovided with it, or from ac power through the ac power adapter . While you use ac power , the batt ery char ges aut oma[...]

• Use the battery until the charge is complet ely depleted; that is, use the battery until the battery status indicator starts blinking orange. • Recharge the batt ery complet ely befor e using it. The batt ery is fully char ged if the battery indicator shows green when the ac power adapter is plugged in. Handling the battery DANGER Do not atte[...]

• Keep it away from children. Using the touch pad B580 2 1 3 Figure 8. L enovo B480 and B580 touch pad 1 T ouch pad : T o move the cursor on the screen, slide your ngertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. 2 L eft click button : F unctions the same as the left button on a conventional mouse. 3 Right click butt[...]

Using the recovery button B580 Figure 9. Lenovo B480 and B580 recovery butt on Recovery butt on : The recovery button enables you to launch the recovery pr ogr ams pr einstalled on your computer . • F or the Windows 7 oper ating system: – When the computer is turned off, pr ess this butt on and then follow the on-screen instructions to launch t[...]

F or L enovo B480 models The keyboar d has keys that can work as a 10-key numeric keypad when enabled. T o enable or disable the keypad, pr ess Fn+F8. F or L enovo B580 models The keyboard has a separ ate numeric keypad. T o enable or disable the keypad, press the numeric lock key (NmLk). Note: The numeric lock indicat or is on when the numeric key[...]

Display backlight contr ol (Fn+F2) Pr ess Fn+F2 to enable or disable the display backlight feature. Switching the display output location (Fn+F3) Pr ess this function key combination to switch between the computer display and an ext ernal monit or . The following options will be displayed: • PC scr een only • Duplicate • Extend • Second scr[...]

Connecting to ext ernal devices Y our computer has a wide r ange of built-in featur es and connection capabilities. Using the media car d reader Y our comput er supports the following cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • SD eXtended Capacity (SD XC) card • MultiMediaCar d (MMC) Note: When transferri[...]

Chapter 3. Connecting to the network As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electr onic commer ce, W eb browsing, and ent ertainment. Y ou can connect the computer to the network in the following ways: • “Wired connection” on page 19 • “Wireless connecti[...]

DSL 1 2 3 B475 1 T elephone line (not supplied) 2 Splitt er (not supplied) 3 DSL modem (not supplied) Note: Y our wir ed connection might look differ ent fr om the above illustr ations. Software congur ation Consult your Int ernet Service P r ovider (ISP) for details on how to congur e your computer for wired connections. Wireless connection [...]

Software congur ation Consult your Internet Service Pr ovider and sear ch the Windows Help and Support Cent er for details on how to congure your comput er for wir eless connections. Chapter 3 . Connecting to the network 21[...]

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Chapter 4. Y ou and your comput er This chapter provides information about accessibility and comfort. Accessibility and comfort Good ergonomic pr actice is important to get the most from your personal comput er and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your individual needs and the kind of work that you perfo[...]

clean and set the brightness t o levels that enable you t o see the screen clearly . Pr ess Fn + up/down arr ow to adjust display brightness. Head position : Keep your head and neck in a comfortable and neutral (vertical, or upright) position. Chair : Use a chair that gives you good back support and seat height adjustment. Use chair adjustments to [...]

Chapter 5. Security This chapt er pr ovides information about pr otecting your computer from theft and unauthorized use. • “ Attaching a mechanical lock” on page 25 • “Using passwords” on page 25 • “Using a ngerprint reader” on page 25 Attaching a mechanical lock Y ou can attach a mechanical lock to your computer t o help preve[...]

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Chapter 6. Recovery overview This chapter pr ovides information about the recovery solutions for your computer . • “Using the OneKey Recovery Pr o pr ogr am on the Windows 7 oper ating system” on page 27 • “Using the Windows recovery pr ogr am on the Windows 8 oper ating syst em” on page 28 Using the OneK ey Recovery Pr o progr am on th[...]

• Use a rescue medium to start the OneKey Recovery P ro workspace. • Use recovery media if all other methods of r ecovery have failed and you need to r estor e the hard disk drive to the factory default settings. Note: If you ar e unable t o access the OneK ey Recovery P ro workspace or the Windows envir onment from a r escue medium or recovery[...]

F or mor e information about the r ecovery solutions pr ovided on your computer , r efer t o the online help information syst em of the Windows 8 oper ating system. Chapter 6 . Recovery overview 29[...]

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Chapter 7. Replacing devices This chapter provides CRU instructions. • “Replacing the batt ery” on page 31 • “Replacing the backup batt ery” on page 32 • “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 35 • “Replacing a memory module” on page 38 • “Replacing the PCI Express Mini Car d for wir eless LAN/WiMAX connection” on pag[...]

Prer equisites for the procedure DANGER If the r echargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an e xplosion. The batt ery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. T o avoid possible injury: • Replace only with a battery of the type r ecommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from re. • Do not exp[...]

Prer equisites for the procedure DANGER If the backup battery is incorr ectly replaced, there is danger of an e xplosion. The backup battery contains a small amount of harmful substances. T o avoid possible injury: • Replace only with a battery of the type r ecommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from re. • Do not expose it to [...]

4 3 6. Install a new backup battery . Then attach the connector t o secure the battery . 7. Reinstall the computer cover , and then reinstall the screws. 8. Reinstall the battery . See “Replacing the batt ery” on page 31. 9. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and all cables. Lenovo B580 T o r eplace the backup battery[...]

6. Place a new backup battery int o place. 7. Reinstall the comput er cover , and then r einstall the scr ews to secur e the cover . 8. Reinstall the battery . See “Replacing the batt ery” on page 31. 9. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and all cables. Replacing the har d disk drive Before you start, print these ins[...]

4. Remove the scr ews 1 , and then r emove the cover 2 . 1 2 2 1 5. Remove the screw 3 , and then slide the har d disk drive out 4 . 3 4 6. Remove the har d disk drive by lifting the tab. 5 7. Remove the scr ews and detach the brackets fr om the har d disk drive. 8. Attach the br acket to a new har d disk drive and reinstall the screws to secur e t[...]

13. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and all cables. Lenovo B580 T o r eplace the har d disk drive, do the following: 1. T urn off the comput er; then disconnect the ac power adapt er and all cables fr om the comput er . Wait three to ve minut es t o let the comput er cool. 2. Close the comput er display, and turn th[...]

5 7. Remove the scr ews and detach the brackets fr om the har d disk drive. 8. Attach the br acket to a new har d disk drive and reinstall the screws to secur e the bracket. 9. Place the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwar ds and the connectors facing each other . 10. Slide the hard disk drive rmly int o pl[...]

1 2 2 1 5. If two memory modules ar e already in the memory slots, press out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time 3 , and then remove a memory module to make room for the new one. Save the removed memory module for future use. 4 3 3 6. Find the notch on the contact edge side of the memory module you ar e installing. Attention[...]

12. T urn the comput er over again. Connect the ac power adapt er and all cables. Lenovo B580 T o r eplace a memory module, do the following: 1. T urn off the comput er; then disconnect the ac power adapt er and all cables fr om the comput er . Wait three to ve minut es t o let the comput er cool. 2. Close the comput er display, and turn the com[...]

6 5 Note: If you install a memory module in only one of the two memory slots, install it in the bottom slot. 8. Pivot the memory module downwar d until it snaps into place. 9. Make sur e that the memory module is rmly installed in the slot and cannot be moved easily . 10. Reinstall the comput er cover , and then r einstall the scr ews to secur e[...]

1. T urn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapt er and all cables from the computer . Wait for a few minutes, till the inside of the comput er cools, before you start the following procedur es. 2. Close the comput er display, and turn the comput er over . 3. Remove the battery . See “Replacing the batt ery” on page 31. 4. Remove t[...]

9. Connect the antenna cables to the new PCI Express Mini Car d. Be sur e t o attach the gr ay cable to the connector marked “MAIN” or “M” on the card, and the black cable to the connector marked “ AUX” or “ A ”. 10. Reinstall the comput er cover , and then r einstall the scr ews to secur e the cover . 11. Reinstall the battery . Se[...]

5 7. Align the contact edge of the new PCI Express Mini Car d with the corresponding sock et. 8. Pivot the car d until you can snap it into place. Then secure the card with the screw . 9. Connect the antenna cables to the new PCI Express Mini Car d. Be sur e t o attach the gr ay cable to the connector marked “MAIN” or “M” on the card, and t[...]

5. Remove the scr ew 3 that secures the optical drive. 3 6. Insert a scr ewdriver into the scr ew hole, and then push the optical drive 5 . 5 4 7. Insert a new optical drive, and then r einstall the scr ew to secur e the drive. 8. Reinstall the comput er cover , and then r einstall the scr ews to secur e the cover . 9. Reinstall the battery . See ?[...]

1 2 2 1 5. Remove the scr ew 3 . 3 6. Insert a scr ewdriver into the scr ew hole, and then push the optical drive 5 . 5 4 7. Insert a new optical drive, and then r einstall the scr ew to secur e the drive. 8. Reinstall the comput er cover , and then r einstall the scr ews to secur e the cover . 9. Reinstall the battery . See “Replacing the batt e[...]

Chapter 8. P r eventing pr oblems An important part of owning a L enovo notebook computer is maint enance. With pr oper car e, you can avoid common pr oblems. The chapt er pr ovides information that can help you keep your computer running smoothly . • “Gener al tips for preventing problems” on page 47 • “T aking car e of your comput er”[...]

T aking care of your computer Although your comput er is designed to function reliably in normal work envir onments, you need t o use common sense in handling it. By following these important tips, you will get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer . Be careful about wher e and how you work • Do not eat or smoke over your keyboar d. P a[...]

• Be sure to turn off the power and close the L CD when not in use. • When you leave the computer in your car , place it on the back seat to avoid being insolated. • Carry the ac power adapt er and power cor d with the computer . Handle stor age media and drives properly • If your computer comes with an optical drive, do not t ouch the surf[...]

8. Wipe the surface again with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. 9. W ait for the surface to dry complet ely and r emove any bers fr om the cloth. Note: Shut down the computer and then disconnect the power cor d before cleaning the comput er . Cleaning your comput er keyboar d T o clean the comput er keyboard, do the following: 1. Apply some isoprop[...]

Chapter 9. T r oubleshooting computer problems This chapter provides information on what to do if you experience a pr oblem with your computer . Notice for users in U .S.A • If your product is not working correctly, DO NO T RETURN IT T O THE S T ORE. • F or technical assistance, contact a Lenovo support specialist 24 hours a day by calling toll[...]

The battery pack cannot be char ged. Y ou cannot char ge the battery when it is too hot. If the batt ery feels hot, r emove it fr om the comput er and allow it t o cool t o r oom temper atur e. After it cools, reinstall it and rechar ge the batt ery . If it still cannot be charged, have it serviced. An ac power adapter pr oblem Print these instruct[...]

• Pr ess Fn+F2 to conrm whether the L CD scr een has been turned off. If the problem persists, follow the solution to “The scr een is unreadable or distorted. ” on page 53 . The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: • The display device driver is installed correctly . • The scr een resolution and color quality ar e correct[...]

This is a normal char act eristic of a hard disk drive and is not a defect. The hard disk drive does not work. On the Boot menu of the BIOS, make sure that the hard disk drive is on the Boot priority order list. If it is on the Ex cluded fr om boot order list, it is disabled. Select the entry for it on the list and press the Shift+1 key . This move[...]

A sound pr oblem Print these instructions now and keep it with your comput er for refer ence lat er . No sound can be hear d from the speak er even when the volume is turned up. Make sure that: • The mute function is off. • The headphone jack is not used. • Speakers ar e selected as the playback device. Other pr oblems Print these instruction[...]

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Appendix A. Regulat ory information Wireless related information Wireless int eroperability The Wir eless LAN PCI Express Mini Car d is designed to be inter oper able with any wireless LAN pr oduct that is based on DSSS, CCK, and/or OFDM r adio t echnology, and is compliant to: • The 802.11b/g Standar d, 802.11a/b/g or 802.11n draft 2.0 on Wir el[...]

• Battery Status P role Usage environment and your health Integr ated wir eless cards emit radio frequency electr omagnetic energy like other radio devices. However , the level of energy emitt ed is far much less than the electr omagnetic energy emitt ed by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Due to the fact that int egrat ed wir [...]

This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper ation is subject t o the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including int erference that may cause undesir ed oper ation. Responsible P arty: Lenovo (United Stat es) Incorpor ated 1009 Thin[...]

EMVG (früher „Gesetz über die elektromagnetische V erträglichkeit von Ger äten“). Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG (früher 89/336/EWG) in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz über die elektromagnetische V erträglichk eit von Betriebsmitteln, EMVG vom 20. Juli 2007 (früher [...]

Appendix B. WEEE and r ecycling statements Lenovo encour ages owners of information technology equipment t o responsibly r ecycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. L enovo offers a variety of pr ograms and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT pr oducts. Information on pr oduct recycling offerings can be found on Leno[...]

Recycling Services, for the collecting, reuse, and recycling of disused computers and monitors. F or details, visit the Lenovo W eb site at: http://ww w.lenovo.com/services_warr anty/jp/ja/r ecycle/pcrecycle/. Pursuant to the Law for P romotion of Effective Utilization of Resour ces, the collecting and r ecycling of home-used computers and monit or[...]

Battery r ecycling information for the European Union Notice: This mark applies only t o countries within the European Union (EU). Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC concerning batt eries and accumulators and wast e batt eries and accumulators. The Dir ective det ermines the framework f[...]

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Appendix C. Restriction of Hazar dous Substances Dir ective (RoHS) China RoHS T urkish RoHS The L enovo product meets the r equir ements of the Republic of T urkey Dir ective on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). Ukraine RoHS © Copyright L enovo 2012 65[...]

India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Wast e (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011. 66 User Guide[...]

Appendix D . Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo r epresentative for information on the pr oducts and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, pr ogr am, or service is not intended to stat e or imply that only [...]

ENERG Y S T AR model information ENERG Y S T AR ® is a joint pr ogr am of the U .S. Envir onmental P rot ection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and prot ecting the environment thr ough energy efcient pr oducts and practices. Lenovo is pr oud to offer our customers products with the ENERG Y S T AR qualied design[...]

Windows Other company, pr oducts, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Appendix D. Notices 69[...]

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Inde x A ac power adapter 11 B Built-in microphone 5 C Camer a 16 Charging the battery 12 F F unction k ey combinations 16 K Keyboard 15 P Passwor d 25 R Recovery button 15 S Security 25 T T ouch pad 2 © Copyright L enovo 2012 71[...]

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