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  • Page 2 Read this first Safety and Warranty Guide Setup Guide Second Edition (September 2019) © Copyright Lenovo 2019.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this documentation ..iii Chapter 4. Accessories ..33 Chapter 1. Meet your computer ..1 Chapter 5. Secure your computer and information .
  • Page 4 Appendix A. Important safety information ....95 Appendix B. Accessibility and ergonomic information ..109 Appendix C. Supplemental information about the Linux operating Chapter 8.
  • Page 5 About this documentation User Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front Camera...
  • Page 8 Base (L490) Power Shut down Blinking for three times: Off: Blinking rapidly: Blinking slowly:...
  • Page 9 Base (L590) Power Shut down Blinking for three times: Off: Blinking rapidly: Blinking slowly:...
  • Page 10 Left ™ Note: Note:...
  • Page 11 Notes: Always On USB Charge in Battery Mode Charge in Battery Mode Config ➙ USB ➙ Always On USB ™...
  • Page 12 Right Note:...
  • Page 13 Bottom...

  • Page 14: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications L490 Dimensions L590 Maximum heat output Power source Start Microprocessor System Memory Storage device ™ Display Keyboard...
  • Page 15 Connectors and slots Security features Wireless features Others Statement on USB transfer rate USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    Chapter 2. Get started with your computer Get started with Windows 10 Windows account Windows user account Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Family & other users Start Microsoft account...
  • Page 18 Windows user interface Account Documents Documents Pictures Pictures Settings Power Start Start button Windows Search Task View Windows notification area Battery status icon Network icon Action center Open the Start menu Start Access Control Panel Start Windows System ➙ Control Panel...
  • Page 19 Launch an app Start Windows label Connect to networks Connect to the wired Ethernet Note: Connect to Wi-Fi networks Connect to a cellular network...
  • Page 20 Note: Use Lenovo Vantage Access Lenovo Vantage Lenovo Vantage Start Lenovo Vantage Key features User Guide Notes:...
  • Page 21 Interact with your computer...
  • Page 22 Use the keyboard shortcuts (L490) Keyboard Lenovo - Keyboard Manager...
  • Page 24 Use the keyboard shortcuts (L590) Keyboard Lenovo - Keyboard Manager...
  • Page 25 Use the TrackPoint pointing device...
  • Page 26 Use the TrackPoint pointing device Pointing stick Left-click button Right-click button Middle button Disable the TrackPoint pointing device Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Mouse Start...
  • Page 27 Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap Note: Use the trackpad Use the trackpad Left-click zone Right-click zone...
  • Page 28 Use the touch gestures Two-finger tap Two-finger scroll Two-finger zoom out Two-finger zoom in Swipe three fingers up Swipe three fingers down...
  • Page 29 Notes: Disable the trackpad Start Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Touchpad Touchpad Use the multi-touch screen Note: Tap once Start Copy Save Delete Tap twice quickly Tap and hold Slide...
  • Page 30 Drag an item to the location you want Move two fingers closer together Move two fingers farther apart Swipe in from the right edge Swipe in from the left edge Swipe downwards shortly from the top edge (for full-screened app or when your computer is in the tablet mode) Swipe in from the top edge to the bottom edge (when your computer is in the tablet mode) Tips...
  • Page 31 Use multimedia Use audio Adjust the speaker volume Change the sound settings Control Panel Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound Use the camera Camera Connect to an external display Connect to a wired display Display settings ➙ Detect...
  • Page 32 Display ➙ Shared Display Priority Supported resolution Connect the external display to Supported resolution Connect to a wireless display Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth & other devices ➙ Add Bluetooth or other device Wireless display or dock Connect Set the display mode PC screen only Note: Disconnect PC screen only Computer only...
  • Page 33 Note:...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    Chapter 3. Explore your computer Manage power Check the battery status and temperature Check the battery status Check the battery temperature Charge the computer Note: Maximize the battery life Set power button behaviors Power Options ➙ Choose what the power buttons do...
  • Page 36 Set the power plan Table 1. Default power plan (when plugged into ac power) Power Options Transfer data Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device Start Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth & other devices Bluetooth Add Bluetooth or other device ➙ Bluetooth Set up a NFC connection Turn on NFC Settings ➙...
  • Page 37 Pair with an NFC card or NFC-enabled smartphone Attention: Use a smart card or microSD card Supported smart card Attention: Install the card Notes: Remove the card Attention: Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media...

  • Page 38: Airplane Mode

    Airplane mode Start Settings ➙ Network & Internet ➙ Airplane mode Airplane mode...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4. Accessories

    Chapter 4. Accessories Purchase options Docking station...
  • Page 40 Front view Note: Note:...

  • Page 41: Rear View

    Rear view Figure 1. ThinkPad Basic Docking Station Figure 2. ThinkPad Pro Docking Station Figure 3. ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station ThinkPad Pro Docking ThinkPad Ultra Docking Connectors ThinkPad Basic Docking Station Station Station ®...
  • Page 42 Note: Attach a docking station Notes:...
  • Page 43 Note: Attention: Detach a docking station Note:...
  • Page 44 Connect multiple external displays Docking station Video connectors Supported external displays...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5. Secure Your Computer And Information

    Chapter 5. Secure your computer and information Lock the computer Note: Use passwords Password types Power-on password...
  • Page 46 Supervisor password System management password Note: Security ➙ Password ➙ System Management Password Access Control Hard disk passwords User hard disk password only Master hard disk password + User hard disk password...
  • Page 47 Note: Set, change, and remove a password Security ➙ Password What to do if you forget your power-on password Security ➙ Password ➙ Power-On Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password What to do if you forget your hard disk password What to do if you forget your supervisor password What to do if you forget your system management password...
  • Page 48 Security ➙ Password ➙ System Management Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) Enroll your fingerprints Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Sign-in options Log in with your fingerprint Maintain the fingerprint reader Use face authentication (for selected models) Create face ID Settings ➙...
  • Page 49 Windows Hello Set up Face Recognition Get Started Improve Recognition Windows Hello Log in with face authentication Use firewalls and antivirus programs...

  • Page 51: Chapter 6. Configure Advanced Settings

    Chapter 6. Configure advanced settings UEFI BIOS What is UEFI BIOS Enter the UEFI BIOS menu Note: Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface Attention: boldface ↑↓ ← → Change the startup sequence Startup ➙ Boot Note: Boot...
  • Page 52 Set the system date and time Date/Time Update UEFI BIOS Recovery information Restore system files and settings to an earlier point Control Panel Recovery ➙ Open System Restore Restore your files from a backup Note: Control Panel File History ➙ Restore personal files Reset your computer Note: Settings ➙...
  • Page 53 Use advanced options Note: Start Settings ➙ Update & security ➙ Recovery Advanced startup Restart now ➙ Troubleshoot ➙ Advanced options Windows automatic recovery Note: Create and use a recovery USB device Create a recovery USB drive Attention: recovery Create a recovery drive Use the recovery USB drive...
  • Page 54 Troubleshoot Install Windows 10 and drivers Install a Windows 10 operating system Attention: Active Security ➙ Security Chip Security Chip Active Config ➙ Storage ➙ Controller mode RST mode Startup ➙ Boot Boot Priority Order USB HDD Attention: Restart OS Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 55 Note: UEFI/Legacy Boot Intel Optane Memory and Storage Management Intel Optane Memory ➙ Enable Intel Optane Memory Install device drivers...

  • Page 57: Chapter 7. Cru Replacement

    Chapter 7. CRU replacement What are CRUs Self-service CRUs: Optional-service CRUs: Self-service CRUs Optional-service CRUs...

  • Page 58: Base Cover Assembly

    Note: Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery Control Panel Power Options Choose what the power buttons do Change settings that are currently unavailable Turn on fast startup Save changes Config ➙ Power Power Disable Built-in Battery Replace a CRU Base cover assembly Prerequisite Note:...
  • Page 59 Figure 4. Removing the base cover assembly for L490 Figure 5. Removing the base cover assembly for L590...
  • Page 60 Figure 6. Installing the base cover assembly for L490 Figure 7. Installing the base cover assembly for L590 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 61: Memory Module

    Memory module Prerequisite Attention: Replacement procedure Note:...
  • Page 62 Note: Wireless WAN card (for selected models) Prerequisite Attention: Replacement procedure...
  • Page 63 Note:...
  • Page 64 Internal storage drive Prerequisite Attention: Replacement procedure...
  • Page 67 Long M.2 solid-state drive (in internal storage drive slot) Prerequisite Attention:...
  • Page 68 Replacement procedure Note: Config ➙ Storage ➙ Intel (R) Rapid Storage Technology ➙ Intel Optane ➙ Disable Disable Note:...
  • Page 69 Note:...
  • Page 72 Short M.2 solid-state drive (in internal storage drive slot) Prerequisite Attention:...
  • Page 73 Replacement procedure...
  • Page 75 Note:...
  • Page 78 M.2 solid-state drive (in the wireless WAN slot) Prerequisite Attention: Replacement procedure...
  • Page 79 Note:...
  • Page 80 Keyboard Prerequisite Replacement procedure Note:...
  • Page 86 Speaker assembly (L490) Prerequisite Replacement procedure...
  • Page 88 Speaker assembly (L590) Prerequisite Replacement procedure...
  • Page 90 USB and audio board (L490) Prerequisite Replacement procedure...

  • Page 93: Frequently Asked Questions

    Chapter 8. Help and support Frequently asked questions Windows System ➙ Control Panel Power Shut down Attention: Mouse...

  • Page 94: Error Messages

    Error messages Message Solution Note:...
  • Page 95 Beep errors Note:...
  • Page 96 Self-help resources Resources How to access? Lenovo Vantage User Guide Safety and Warranty Guide Setup Guide User Guide Documentation Regulatory Notice Get Help Tips...
  • Page 97 Call Lenovo Before you contact Lenovo...
  • Page 98 Figure 8. L490 Figure 9. L590 Lenovo Customer Support Center Telephone numbers Note:...
  • Page 99 Services available during the warranty period Services not covered Safety and Warranty Guide Purchase additional services...

  • Page 101: Information

    Appendix A. Important safety information Safety notices Safety and Warranty Guide Note: Important information about using your computer Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates.
  • Page 102 Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter. Prevent your computer from getting wet. Protect the cables from being damaged. Protect your computer and data when moving it.

  • Page 103: Conditions That Require Immediate Action

    Customer Support Center for further guidance. For a list of Service and Support phone numbers, see the following Web site: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist Frequently inspect your computer and its components for damage, wear, or signs of danger. If you have any question about the condition of a component, do not use the product. Contact the Customer Support Center or the product manufacturer for instructions on how to inspect the product and have it repaired, if necessary.
  • Page 104 Note: Service and upgrades Note:...

  • Page 105: Power Cords And Power Adapters

    Power cords and power adapters DANGER Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer. The power cords shall be safety approved. For Germany, it shall be H03VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm , or better. For other countries, the suitable types shall be used accordingly. Never wrap a power cord around a power adapter or other object.

  • Page 106: Plugs And Outlets

    Plugs and outlets DANGER If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be damaged or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualified electrician. Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer to obtain a replacement.
  • Page 107 Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with approved parts. A battery other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 108 The Lenovo-authorized repair facilities or technicians recycle Lenovo batteries according to local laws and regulations. Do not:...

  • Page 109: Heat And Product Ventilation

    Heat and product ventilation DANGER Computers, ac power adapters, and many accessories can generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging. Notebook computers can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size. Always follow these basic precautions: •...

  • Page 110: Electrical Current Safety Information

    Electrical current safety information DANGER Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not use your computer during a lightning storm. • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
  • Page 111 Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice CAUTION: The liquid crystal display (LCD) is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the computer can cause the LCD to break. If the LCD breaks and the internal fluid gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes;...

  • Page 112: Static Electricity Prevention

    Glass parts notice CAUTION: Some parts of your product may be made of glass. This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove it. Stop using your product until the glass is replaced by trained service personnel.

  • Page 113: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Basic maintenance tips Clean your computer Clean the computer cover Clean the keyboard Clean the computer screen...

  • Page 115: Appendix B. Accessibility And Ergonomic Information

    Appendix B. Accessibility and ergonomic information Accessibility information Keyboard shortcuts Note: Windows logo key + U Right Shift for eight seconds Shift five times Num Lock for five seconds Left Alt+Left Shift+Num Lock Left Alt+Left Shift+PrtScn (or PrtSc) keyboard shortcuts key combinations shortcut keys Ease of Access Center Control Panel Ease of Access ➙...
  • Page 116 Speech Recognition Control Panel Ease of Access ➙ Speech Recognition Screen-reader technologies Screen resolution Display settings ➙ Display Note: Customizable item size...

  • Page 117: Ergonomic Information

    Display settings ➙ Display Note: Industry-standard connectors Documentation in accessible formats Ergonomic information General posture...
  • Page 118 Display Head position Chair Arm and hand position Leg position What if you are traveling? Questions about vision?

  • Page 119: Operating System

    Appendix C. Supplemental information about the Linux operating system Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty /usr/share/doc/lenovo-doc Access Linux distributions Get support information User Guide Safety and Warranty Guide User Guide Safety and Warranty Guide...

  • Page 121: Appendix D. Compliance Information

    Appendix D. Compliance information Radio frequency compliance statements Regulatory Notice Wireless-related information Wireless interoperability Usage environment and your health Locate the UltraConnect wireless antennas ™...
  • Page 122 L490 L590 Locate wireless regulatory notices Regulatory Notice European Union — compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive Brazil...

  • Page 123: Important Weee Information

    Mexico Advertencia Singapore Korea 무선설비 전파 혼신 (사용주파수 2400∼2483.5 , 5725∼5825 무선제품해당) 해당 무선설비가 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없음 SAR 정보 본 장치는 전파 노출에 대한 가이드라인을 충족합니다 본 장치는 무선 송수신기 입니다 본 장치는 국제 가이드라인으로 권장되는 전파 노출에 대한 제한을 초과하지 않도록...

  • Page 124: Japan Recycling Statements

    WEEE information for Hungary Japan recycling statements Collect and recycle a disused Lenovo computer or monitor Dispose of Lenovo computer components Dispose of disused lithium batteries from Lenovo computers...

  • Page 125: Recycling Information For Brazil

    Dispose of a disused battery from Lenovo notebook computers Recycling information for Brazil Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso Battery recycling information for the European Union Notice:...

  • Page 126: Battery Recycling Information For Taiwan

    Dispose of lithium batteries and battery packs from Lenovo products Dispose of battery packs from Lenovo products Recycling information for mainland China Battery recycling information for Taiwan...
  • Page 127 Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive of countries and regions European Union RoHS Turkish RoHS Ukraine RoHS India RoHS Mainland China RoHS...
  • Page 129 Taiwan RoHS Electromagnetic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 130 FCC ID and IC Certification information Industry Canada compliance statement European Union conformity Compliance with the EMC Directive German Class B compliance statement Hinweis zur Einhaltung der Klasse B zur elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit...
  • Page 131 Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase Japan notice for ac power cord Other compliance information of countries and regions Certification-related information Product name Machine type(s)

  • Page 132: Regulatory Labels

    Regulatory labels Korean E-label notice TCO certification Note: Export classification notice Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Taiwan precautionary vision statement 警語：使用過度恐傷害視力 注意事項： 使用 分鐘請休息 分鐘。 未滿 歲幼兒不看螢幕， 歲以上每天看螢幕不要超過 小時。...

  • Page 133: Energy Star Model Information

    Supplemental information for the Eurasian Union Назначение Изготовитель Страна производства Наименование и местонахождение уполномоченного изготовителем лица Импортер *Согласно ГОСТ 2.601-2013 «Единая система конструкторской документации. Эксплуатационные документы», пункт 5.1, подпункт 5.1.2, этикетка является видом эксплуатационных документов. Дата изготовления (месяц и год) Единый...

  • Page 135: Appendix E. Notices And Trademarks

    Appendix E. Notices and trademarks Notices Lenovo (United States), Inc. 1009 Think Place - Building One Morrisville, NC 27560 U.S.A. Attention: Lenovo Director of Licensing...
  • Page 136 Trademarks...

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