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Lenovo ideapad 510 ideapad 510-15ISK ideapad 510-15IKB User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • The latest electronic compliance and environmental information are available from the Lenovo compliance information Web sites. To view compliance information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/compliance To download environmental information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration...
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ................14 Task and desktop management ........................ 16 Connecting to a wireless network ......................17 Get Started app ............................17 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System................18 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting......................19 Frequently asked questions ........................19 Troubleshooting ............................21 Appendix A.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. Note: Select models may have only one microphone, please refer to the actual product. Wireless LAN antennas Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + B: Activates the break function.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. Enables/disables the integrated : Decreases the volume level. camera. : Increases the volume level. : Locks the screen.
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The recording function might not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected, due to different industry standards. Novo button When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Notes: •...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB device Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card •...
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below: •...
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Settings Settings lets you perform basic tasks. You can also search for more settings with the settings search box in the upper-right corner. To open the settings, do the following: • Open the start menu, and then select Settings Personalize the start menu ...
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. ...
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down the computer, do one of the following: • Open the start menu, and then select Power Shut down.
• The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System: Shut down the computer. Press the Novo button. From Novo Button Menu, select System Recovery and press Enter.
Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with any recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System if you need to restore the system to its original factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails? If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the following steps: Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process.
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Windows, Linux or Dos, etc. cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
Lenovo OneKey Recovery System. If you still see screen. only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced.
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Power-on self-test (POST). - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery pack is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced.
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard • Make sure that: from the speaker even - The Mute function is off. when the volume is - The combo audio jack is not being used. turned up. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery pack problems Your computer shuts down •...
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button respond. for four seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.
Appendix A. CRU instructions Note: The CRU service is only applicable to certain countries. Removing the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical drive, do the following: Turn off the computer.
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Appendix A. CRU instructions Carefully remove the optical drive bezel in the direction shown by arrow The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Safety, Warranty, and Setup User Guide Guide AC power adapter...
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