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Lenovo ideapad 305 User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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• The illustrations used in this manual are for the Lenovo ideapad 305-15IHW unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.
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Lenovo User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated. Model name ideapad 305-15IHW 80NH ideapad 305-15IBD 80NJ ideapad 305-15IBY 80NK ideapad 305-15ABM 80NL...
Help and support ...................... 17 Operating system interfaces (for the Windows 8.1 operating system) ..... 18 Charms and the charms bar (for the Windows 8.1 operating system)....19 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system........21 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............23 Frequently asked questions ..................23 Troubleshooting ......................
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Used for video communication or taking photos. (on select models) Built-in microphone Used for video conferencing, voice narration, or (on select models) audio recording. Wireless antennas Connects to a wireless adapter to receive and send (on select models) wireless radio signals.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad, hotkeys, and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the keypad, press the Numeric Lock key (Num Lock).
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Function key combinations To use the function key combinations, press the Fn key , then press one of the function keys Home PgUp PgDn Insert PrtSc Delete Pause Break ScrLk SysRq The following is a brief introduction to the function key combinations. Fn + Home: Activate the pause function.
To use the Lenovo OneLink connector, you need to remove the connector cover from the Lenovo OneLink connector first. Note: Ensure that you keep the connector cover. Reattach it to the Lenovo OneLink connector when you are not using the Lenovo OneLink connector. Ventilation slots Dissipates internal heat.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer RJ-45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Danger: • To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect a telephone cable to the Ethernet port. You can only connect an Ethernet cable to this port. HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting to a wired network Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines.
• You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment, judgment, or warranty regarding the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features. Optical drive Reads/Burns an optical discs.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hard disk drive indicator When this indicator is on, the hard disk drive is reading or writing data. Attention: • When the indicator is on, do not put the computer into sleep mode or turn off the computer.
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - You need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below: •...
Chapter 2. Learning the basics To wake up the computer, do one of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the Fn key on the keyboard. Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer: •...
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics • Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or sign out Shut down. • On the Start screen, click and select Shut down. Note: This operation depends on your BIOS settings. Please refer to the actual product.
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to connected external devices, including the devices to play, print, and project.
You can back up the system partition to an image file. To back up the system partition, do the following: 1 Click OneKey Recovery on the home screen to start the Lenovo One Key Recovery system. 2 Click System Backup.
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The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. • When the computer is in hibernation status, you can not start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system by pressing the Novo button for Windows 7 system. If Windows cannot be started, follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shut down the computer.
Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. Drivers and preinstalled software ...
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails?
Legacy First. The legacy operating system cannot be installed if you do not change the boot priority. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
• If you forget your user password, you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your...
- The combo audio jack is not used. - The speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down • Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy before the power and Management. If the problem persists, replace with a battery status indicator new battery pack.
EFI list in the BIOS setup utility correctly. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts from.
CRU under the terms of the applicable warranty service type for your country or region. Notes: • The illustrations used in this chapter are of the Lenovo ideapad 305-15IHW, unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual might differ from the actual product. Please refer to the...
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Notes: •...
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Appendix A. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Remove the battery pack. For details, see “Replacing the battery pack” on page 31. 2 Remove the screws , and then remove the bottom slot cover 3 Remove the frame fixing screws...
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Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 Remove the hard disk drive by gently pulling it in the direction of the arrow 5 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 6 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 7 Slide the new hard disk drive firmly into place, and then reinstall the frame fixing screws to secure the drive.
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing double data rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer.
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Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 If two DDR3 SDRAM modules are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pulling out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for future use.
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Appendix A. CRU instructions To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM module is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Press the Novo button to open the Novo button menu. 2 Select the BIOS Setup. The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer.
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Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 Pull to unsnap the keyboard in the direction as shown by the arrows 5 Lift up the keyboard and detach the connector in the direction shown by the arrows 6 Reinstall the new keyboard and tighten the screws. 7 Reinstall the battery pack.
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Appendix A. CRU instructions The following table provides a list of CRUs for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Self-service CRUs Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide User Guide AC power adapter × Power cord × Battery pack ×...
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