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Rotating the Chromebook Screen
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Overview: If your Lenovo 500e Chromebook's screen is rotated and causing display issues, this article provides step-by-step instructions to correct the screen orientation.

 

Solution:

  1. Keyboard Shortcut:

    • Hold down the "Ctrl" and "Shift" keys simultaneously.
    • While holding them, press the "Refresh" key (typically located in the top row with circular arrow icon).
    • The screen should rotate to the default landscape orientation.
  2. Access Display Settings:

    • Click on the time in the bottom-right corner to open the system menu.
    • Select the gear-shaped "Settings" icon.
    • Scroll down and click on "Advanced" to reveal additional settings.
    • Click on "Display."
    • Locate the "Rotation" dropdown menu and select the desired orientation (usually "0 degrees" for landscape).
    • Confirm your choice.
  3. Rotating with Touchscreen:

    • If you have a touchscreen Chromebook, you can rotate the screen by swiping down from the top right corner to open the quick settings menu.
    • Tap the "Screen rotation" icon to cycle through portrait and landscape modes.
  4. Restart Chromebook:

    • Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve screen rotation issues.
    • Click on your profile picture in the bottom-right corner.
    • Select the power button and then "Restart."

 

 

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