Lenovo Z575, Z475 manual Shutting down your computer, Putting your computer into sleep state

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Chapter 2. Learning the basics

Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down

When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state or shut it down.

Putting your computer into sleep state

If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer into sleep state.

When the computer is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it to resume use, and bypass the startup process.

To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following.

•Click and select Sleep from the Start menu.

•Press Fn + F1.

Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep state) before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data.

To wake the computer, do one of the following.

•Press the power button.

•Press any key on the keyboard.

Shutting down your computer

If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two, shut it down.

To shut down your computer, click and select Shut down from the Start menu.

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Contents IdeaPad Z475/Z575 Regulatory Notice First Edition April Copyright Lenovo Contents Page „ Z475 Getting to know your computerTop view „ Z575 Getting to know your computerCamera Wireless module antennas Computer display Speakers Power button OneKey Rescue system buttonGetting to know your computer Integrated Thermal management buttonLeft-side view Fan louversVGA port RJ-45 portESATA/USB Getting to know your computer Combo port USB portRight-side view „ Z475 „ Z575Optical drive Getting to know your computer RJ-45 port Integrated wireless device switch Memory card slot Front viewBottom view Battery pack „ Connecting to the power „ Configuring the operating systemLearning the basics „ Reading the manualsPutting your computer into sleep state „ Shutting down your computerLearning the basics „ Checking battery status „ Charging the battery„ Removing the battery pack „ Handling the batteryUsing the touchpad „ Numeric keypad Z475 Using the keyboardZ575 „ Function key combinations Learning the basics Inserting a memory card Connecting external devicesRemoving a memory card „ Connecting USB devices „ Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices on select models Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer„ OneKey Rescue system button a „ Volume buttons b~dSpecial keys and buttons „ OneKey Theater button e Standard mode Super silent modeEfficient thermal dissipation mode „ Thermal management button fPerforming dust cleaning System status indicators „ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Using VeriFaceSecuring your computer „ Using passwords Connecting to the Internet Wired connectionConnecting to the Internet „ Software configuration„ Hardware connection Wireless connection Wi-Fi WiMAXSoftware configuration Hardware connection„ Introduction OneKey Rescue systemOneKey Rescue system „ Creating a recovery discs OneKey Rescue systemOneKey Rescue system Troubleshooting Frequently asked questionsWhere can I find warranty information? Troubleshooting Display problemsKeyboard problems Troubleshooting Password problemsSleep or hibernation problems Computer screen problems Puter does not workTroubleshooting Sound problems Battery problemsHard disk drive problem Startup problemTroubleshooting Other problems RespondReplacing the battery pack Appendix A. CRU instructionsAppendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the hard disk drive Handling a hard disk driveZ475 Z575 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow d Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame e Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive Setup Poster User Guide Trademarks Page New World. New Thinking.TM