Lenovo V480C, V580C manual Status indicators

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Battery latch (spring loaded)

Keeps the battery secured in place.

4Bottom slot cover

The hard disk drive, memory module, and mini-PCI Express Card are placed underneath.

Status indicators

The status indicators show the current status of your computer.

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Figure 6. Status indicators of Lenovo V480, V480c, V580, and V580c

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Caps lock indicator

Press the Caps Lock key to enable the Caps Lock mode to type all alphabetic characters (A-Z) in uppercase directly.

2Numeric lock indicator

When the indicator is on, the numeric keypad is enabled. You can use the keypad to type numbers quickly.

3Hard disk drive indicator

When this indicator is on, a hard disk drive or an optical drive is reading or writing data.

4APS status indicator

Your computer may come with an APS status indicator. When this indicator is on, the Active Protection System (APS) is enabled.

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Contents User Guide Lenovo V480, V480c, V580, and V580cSafety and Warranty Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Appendix C. Notices Prevent your computer from getting wet Read this firstProtect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Protect the cables from being damagedConditions that require immediate action Important safety informationProtect your computer and data when moving it Handle your computer gentlySafety guidelines Service and upgradesPower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets Power supply statementExternal devices General battery notice Rechargeable battery noticeLithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilation Electrical current safety information CD and DVD drive safetyLaser compliance statement Using headphones or earphonesLiquid crystal display LCD notice Additional safety information Xiv User Guide Getting to know your computer Top viewOneKey Recovery Pro program button Wireless module antennasPower button Status indicatorsLeft-side view Right-side view Front viewBottom view Status indicators Features Power and battery status indicatorSpecifications Lenovo V480 and V480cLenovo V580 and V580c User Guide Using your computer Frequently asked questionsConfiguring the operating system Tips on using your computerConnecting to power Putting your computer into sleep mode or shutting it downUsing the ac power adapter Using the ac power adapter and the battery packChecking the battery status Connecting the ac power adapterHandling the battery Charging the batteryMaximizing the battery life Tips on using the ac power adapterUsing the touch pad or click pad Using the touch padNumeric keypad Using the keyboardUsing the click pad V480 and V480cOneKey Recovery Pro program button V580 and V580cConnecting to external devices Function key combinationsUsing USB connectors Using the media card readerUsing Bluetooth Using the Nvidia Optimus Graphics feature Switching the Graphics Processing UnitHardware connection Connecting to the networkWired connection CableSoftware configuration Wireless connectionConnecting to the network User Guide You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information What if you are traveling? Using the Active Protection System Using passwordsUsing a fingerprint reader SecurityUser Guide OneKey Recovery Pro Solving recovery problemsUser Guide Replacing devices Replacing the batteryStatic electricity prevention Replacing the backup battery Replacing devices Lenovo V580 and V580c Prerequisites for the procedure Replacing the hard disk driveUser Guide Lenovo V580 and V580c Replacing the keyboard Replacing devices Lenovo V580 and V580c Replacing devices Replacing a memory module Replacing devices Lenovo V580 and V580c Replacing the mSATA solid state drive User Guide Lenovo V480 and V480c Lenovo V580 and V580c Replacing devices Replacing the optical drive Lenovo V580 and V580c User Guide Preventing problems General tips for preventing problemsBe gentle with your computer Be careful about where and how you workTaking care of your computer Carry your computer properlyHandle storage media and drives properly Take care in setting passwordsClean the cover of your computer Data protectionRegister your computer Cleaning your computer keyboardCleaning your computer display Be sure not to modify your computerBattery and power problems Troubleshooting computer problemsTroubleshooting Battery problemsStartup problem Computer screen problemsAn ac power adapter problem Sleep and hibernation problemsProblems with drives and other storage devices Hard disk drive problemsPassword problem OneKey Rescue system problemsOptical drive problems Your computer does not respond Sound problemOther problems Computer does not start from a device you wantUser Guide Wireless interoperability Wireless related informationAppendix A. Regulatory information Electronic emission notices Export classification noticeUsage environment and your health Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement DeutschlandUser Guide China Weee statement EU Weee statements Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsJapan recycling statements Recycling information for Brazil Disposing of a Lenovo computer componentsBattery recycling information for the European Union User Guide Appendix C. Notices Trademarks Index User Guide