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Lenovo IdeaPad Z380&Z480&Z580 Hardware Maintenance Manual V1.0 - Page 20
...device driver fixes are customer-installable. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/.
Strategy for replacing FRUs
Before replacing parts: Make sure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are installed before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual. After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is loaded...
Lenovo IdeaPad Z380&Z480&Z580 Hardware Maintenance Manual V1.0 - Page 26
Lenovo IdeaPad Z380/Z480/Z485/Z580/Z585 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Checking operational charging
To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light...
Lenovo IdeaPad Z380&Z480&Z580 Hardware Maintenance Manual V1.0 - Page 27
... hard disk drive or solid state drive is replaced because of a failure, no product recovery program is on the new drive. In this case, you must use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. Order the Recovery Disc Set and the drive at the same time so that you can recover the new drive with the pre-installed software when they arrive. The Recovery Disc Set consists...
Lenovo IdeaPad Z380&Z480&Z580 Hardware Maintenance Manual V1.0 - Page 28
... normal.
8. When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to the Microsoft Windows screen is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows setup.
Passwords
As many as three passwords may be needed for any Lenovo computer: the power-on password (POP), the hard disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for...
Ideapad Z380, Z480, Z485, Z580, Z585 Lenovo Limited Warranty & Product Specific Notices V1.0 (English) - Page 3
Lenovo limited warranty
The Service Provider will attempt to diagnose and resolve your problem by telephone, e-mail or remote assistance. The Service Provider may direct you to download and install designated software updates.
Some problems may be resolved with a replacement part that you install yourself called a "Customer Replaceable Unit" or "CRU." If so, the Service Provider will ship the CRU ...
Ideapad Z380, Z480, Z485, Z580, Z585 Lenovo Limited Warranty & Product Specific Notices V1.0 (English) - Page 4
... caused by a non-authorized service provider • failure of, or damage caused by, any third party products, including those that Lenovo may provide or integrate into the Lenovo product at your request • any technical or other support, such as assistance with "how-to" questions and those regarding product set-up and installation • products or parts...
Ideapad Z380, Z480, Z485, Z580, Z585 Lenovo Limited Warranty & Product Specific Notices V1.0 (English) - Page 14
...minutes • Advanced power settings:
- Turn off hard disks: After 20 minutes
- Hibernate: After 1 hour
To awaken your computer from a Sleep mode, press any key on your keyboard. For more information about these settings, refer to your Windows Help and Support information system.
Electronic emissions notices
The following information refers to Lenovo IdeaPad Z380/Z480/Z485/Z580/ Z585, machine...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 8
... damage.
■ Service and upgrades
Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the customer support center or your documentation.
Note: Some computer parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 25
.... CD-RW drives and CD-RW/DVD drives are available for most computers and are easily installed. • Use or schedule System Restore to take a system snapshot periodically.
Note: Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software.
• Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. • Profile your machine at http://support.lenovo.com to...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 26
... software source for Windows product updates. They are available by means of a Web download (connection charges may apply) or from a disc. For more specific information and links, go to the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/. Lenovo offers Up and Running technical assistance with installation of, or questions related to, Service Packs for your Lenovo-preinstalled Microsoft Windows...
Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 27
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warranted parts • Identification of software problem sources • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of application programs
Note: To determine if your Lenovo hardware product is under warranty and when the warranty expires, go to http://support.lenovo.com.
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Safety and General Information Guide - Notebook - Page 28
... ensure that you have downloaded the most current drivers and system updates, and recorded information before you call. When calling for technical assistance, please have the following information available: • Machine Type and Model • Serial number of your computer and your proof of purchase • Description of the problem • Hardware and software configuration information for...
User Guide - Lenovo Notebooks (for Windows 8.1) - Page 15
... a software distribution platform in the Windows 8.1 operating system. You can download apps from the store and install them on your computer. Your computer must be connected to the Internet before you can use the store to download and install apps. You can either connect to a local area network (LAN) that has an Internet access or connect through an Internet service provider (ISP). For a wireless...
User Guide - Lenovo Notebooks (for Windows 8.1) - Page 16
Chapter 4. Getting apps from the Windows Store
Accessing the store
After setting up an Internet connection and creating a Microsoft account, you can go to the store to download and install apps. To access the Windows Store, do one of the following. • Tap or click the Store app on the Start screen. • Go to http://www...
Lenovo Limited Warranty & Product specific Notices V2.0 (Microsoft Windows 8 Preinstalled) - IdeaPad Z Series - Page 3
Lenovo limited warranty
The Service Provider will attempt to diagnose and resolve your problem by telephone, e-mail or remote assistance. The Service Provider may direct you to download and install designated software updates.
Some problems may be resolved with a replacement part that you install yourself called a "Customer Replaceable Unit" or "CRU." If so, the Service Provider will ship the CRU ...
User Guide V1.0 - IdeaPad Z380, Z480, Z485, Z580, Z585 - Page 22
... install the driver before connecting. Check the documentation provided by the device's manufacturer before connecting the device.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring data by that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of Windows to remove the device before disconnecting.
Note: If your USB device uses a power...
User Guide V1.0 - IdeaPad Z380, Z480, Z485, Z580, Z585 - Page 36
... with Windows preinstalled computers. You can visit the Lenovo consumer support Web site to find all preinstalled software downloads. By default, you can find some installation backups for certain preinstalled software in the APP folder under the D driver.
How can I contact the customer support center? See " Chapter 3. Getting help and service" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
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User Guide V2.0 - Ideapad Z380,Z480,Z485,Z580,Z585 - Page 22
... install the driver before connecting. Check the documentation provided by the device's manufacturer before connecting the device.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring data by that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area of Windows to remove the device before disconnecting.
Note: If your USB device uses a power...
User Guide V2.0 - Ideapad Z380,Z480,Z485,Z580,Z585 - Page 32
...any preinstalled software, you can find the installation program located on the D partition of your hard disk. If you cannot find the installation program there, you can also download it from the Lenovo consumer support website.
Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer? If your computer is preinstalled with a Windows operating system, Lenovo provides drivers for all...
User Guide V2.0 - Ideapad Z380,Z480,Z485,Z580,Z585 - Page 33
... to save, back it up before starting the recovery process.
BIOS setup utility
What is the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is a ROM-based software program. It displays basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other user preferences.
How can I start the BIOS setup utility? To start the BIOS setup utility: 1 Shut down the...