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Lenovo G480/G485/
G580/G585/G780
User Guide
User Guide
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
V3.0
V3.0

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  • Page 1 Lenovo G480/G485/ G580/G585/G780 User Guide User Guide V3.0 V3.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
  • Page 2 Note • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using ® Windows 8. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    (on select models) ..........30 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet..........31 Wired connection ......................31 Wireless connection ....................32 Chapter 4. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ........34 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting ..............35 Frequently asked questions ..................35 Troubleshooting ......................37 Appendix A. CRU instructions............. 41 Replacing the battery ....................41...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G480/G485...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G580/G585...
  • Page 7 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G780 Attention: • The dashed part is invisible. • 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.
  • Page 8 When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 34. System status For details, see “System status indicators” on page 27.

  • Page 9: Left-Side View

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G480/G485/G580/G585...
  • Page 10 HDMI port (on Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a select models) display. Note: Select G480/G485/G580/G585 models may not include an HDMI port. Please refer to the actual product. USB port (on Connect to USB devices.

  • Page 11: Right-Side View

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G480/G485/G580/G585...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer USB port (on Connects to USB devices. select models) Note: • The blue ports are USB 3.0 ports. The black ports are USB 2.0 ports. • Select G780 models may not include any USB 2.0 ports on the right-side. Please refer to the actual product.

  • Page 13: Front View

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  • Page 14: Bottom View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - G480/G485...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G580/G585...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer G780...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Battery latch - The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack manual secured in place. Battery pack Battery latch - The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack spring loaded secured in place.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below: •...

  • Page 21: The Charms

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics The Charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The five Charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks, and are always available regardless of which app you are currently in.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices, such as digital cameras, TVs, or printers.

  • Page 23: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer: 1 Open the Charms, and then Settings → Shutdown. 2 Select Power...

  • Page 25: Using The Touchpad

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which...

  • Page 26: 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 G480/G485 G580/G585/G780...
  • Page 27 Stop playback of Windows Media Player. Fn + F11: Skip to the previous track. Fn + F12: Skip to the next track. Fn + Insert (G580/G585/ G780): Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + PgUp (G480/G485): Fn + PrtSc: Activate the system request.

  • Page 28: Connecting External Devices

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with three or four USB ports compatible with USB devices. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the external device’s power adapter.

  • Page 30: Special Keys And Buttons

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu.

  • Page 31: System Status Indicators

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. G480/G485/G580/G585 G780...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator Hard disk drive indicator...

  • Page 33: Securing Your Computer

    • Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole. • You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment judgment or warranty regarding the function, quality or performance of locking devices and security features. Using passwords Passwords help prevent your computer from being used by others.

  • Page 34: About Nvidia ® Optimus Tm (On Select Models)

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics ® About NVIDIA Optimus (on select models) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Optimus is a GPU switching mechanism which automatically switches the active GPU to perform image-rendering tasks.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Internet

    Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect.

  • Page 36: Wireless Connection

    Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX (on select models) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: • Press Fn+F5 to disable Airplane mode. → • Open the Charms and select Settings to open the Network configuration page, and then toggle the Airplane mode switch to Off.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4. Lenovo Onekey Recovery System

    • The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shut down the computer.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

    Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. Drivers and preinstalled software...
  • Page 40 Legacy support. A legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed until you change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See "Chapter 3. Getting help and service" of the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
  • Page 42 (POST). - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced.
  • Page 43 For details about the OneKey Recovery system, start. see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 34. A backup problem Backup cannot be made. •...
  • Page 44 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button respond. for 4 seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. •...

  • Page 45: Appendix A. Cru Instructions

    Appendix A. CRU instructions Note: • The illustrations used in this chapter are of the Lenovo G580, unless otherwise stated. • The following procedures about removing and replacing devices are the same for the Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780. Replacing the battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: Use only the battery provided by Lenovo.
  • Page 46 Appendix A. CRU instructions G780 4 Install a fully charged battery. 5 Slide the manual battery latch to the locked position. 6 Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Note: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes, or drive swapping.
  • Page 48 Appendix A. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack.
  • Page 49 Appendix A. CRU instructions G580/G585 G780 ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘...
  • Page 50 Appendix A. CRU instructions 5 Remove the frame fixing screws G480/G485/G580/G585 G780...
  • Page 51 Appendix A. CRU instructions 6 Pull the HDD bracket in the direction shown by arrow G480/G485/G580/G585 G780...
  • Page 52 Appendix A. CRU instructions 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame G480/G485/G580/G585 G780 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws.
  • Page 53 Appendix A. CRU instructions A Reinstall the frame fixing screws. B After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. C Reinstall and tighten the screws. D Reinstall the battery pack. E Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer again.

  • Page 54: Replacing Memory

    Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer.
  • Page 55 Appendix A. CRU instructions G480/G485 G580/G585...
  • Page 56 Appendix A. CRU instructions G780 ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ 6 If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for future use.
  • Page 57 Appendix A. CRU instructions 8 Push the DDR3 SDRAM inward toward the socket until the latches on both edges of the socket are pushed into the closed position. 9 After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover.

  • Page 58: Replacing The Wireless Lan Card

    Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the wireless LAN card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the wireless LAN card, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer;...
  • Page 59 Appendix A. CRU instructions 7 Take out the wireless LAN card 8 Install the new wireless LAN card. 9 Reinstall and tighten the screw. 0 Reconnect the two wireless LAN cables (one black, one white). Note: When installing or reinstalling the wireless card: •...

  • Page 60: Removing The Optical Drive

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical drive, do the following: G480/G485/G580/G585 1 Remove the Hard disk drive/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover.
  • Page 61 Appendix A. CRU instructions G780 1 Remove the screw shown in the illustration 2 Gently pull the optical drive out The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Setup Poster User Guide AC adapter...

  • Page 62: Trademarks

    Trademarks Lenovo is trademark or registered trademark of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. NVIDIA and Optimus are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and other countries. AMD and PowerXpress are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  • Page 64 V3.0_en-US...

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