Lenovo Z500, P500 manual Status indicators

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IdeaPad Z500/P500 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Status indicators

The system status indicators below show the computer status:

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Table 2. Status indicators

Indicator

Indicator

Charge

Meaning

status

Status

 

 

Power

On (solid white)

---

The computer is powered on.

Blinking

---

The computer is in sleep mode and is

 

 

connected to the AC power adapter.

 

 

 

 

Off

---

The computer is powered off.

 

On (solid white)

Charging

The battery has more than 80% charge.

 

Discharging

The battery has more than 20% charge.

 

On (solid

Discharging

The battery has between 5% and 20%

 

amber)

charge.

 

 

 

The battery has between 20% and

Battery

Blinking slowly

 

80% charge. When the battery reaches

Charging

80% charge, the light will stop blinking.

(white)

 

 

However, charging will continue until the

 

 

 

 

 

 

battery is fully charged.

 

Blinking slowly

 

The battery has less than 20% charge.

 

Charging

When battery charge reaches 20%, the

 

(amber)

 

 

blinking color will change to white.

 

 

 

 

Blinking quickly

Charging/

The battery has less than 5% charge.

 

(amber)

Discharging

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Lenovo Z500, P500 manual Status indicators

P500, Z500 specifications

The Lenovo Z500 and P500 laptops are part of Lenovo's well-received lineup, offering a balance of performance and stylish design tailored for a diverse range of users. The Z500 is particularly noted for its sleek appearance and robust multimedia performance, appealing to students and professionals alike, while the P500 is oriented toward power users who need extra functionality and performance.

The Lenovo Z500 features a 15.6-inch display available in both conventional HD and Full HD resolutions, providing vivid colors and sharp image quality. It is equipped with Intel's fourth-generation Core i7 processor, delivering impressive speed for multitasking and demanding applications. The Z500 also incorporates integrated Intel HD graphics, making it a great choice for casual gaming and media consumption. Its design includes a backlit keyboard, enhancing usability in low-light environments, which is especially beneficial for late-night study sessions or presentations.

An integral aspect of the Z500 is its audio capabilities, featuring Dolby Home Theater technology that enriches the acoustic experience, perfect for movies or music. The laptop offers various storage options, including traditional hard drives and hybrid solutions combining SSDs for quicker boot times and faster data access. Coupled with up to 16GB of RAM, users can expect smooth performance even when running several applications concurrently.

On the other hand, the Lenovo P500 is designed for professionals who require powerful computing capabilities. It comes with similar display options but emphasizes performance with a focus on workstation-class graphics, making it suitable for intense graphic design work, video editing, and other resource-intensive tasks. The P500 typically comes with more connectivity options, including multiple USB ports, HDMI output, and an Ethernet jack, facilitating versatile connections to various peripherals and networks.

Security is another focal point in the P500, featuring options for fingerprint readers and additional encryption technologies to protect sensitive information. With its robust build quality and advanced thermal management system, the P500 ensures durability while maintaining optimal performance during demanding workloads.

In conclusion, both the Lenovo Z500 and P500 cater to distinct segments of the market, with the Z500 leaning towards multimedia and everyday tasks, while the P500 is tailored for professional use, ensuring that Lenovo continues to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Each model offers a blend of aesthetics, power, and essential features, making them competitive options in the laptop arena.