Lenovo IdeaPad 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. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using ® Windows 8. If you are using other Windows operating systems, some operations may be slightly different.
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Lenovo IdeaPad User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated. Model name IdeaPad S210 20256, 80AN IdeaPad S210 Touch 20257, 80AQ IdeaPad S215 20258, 80AR IdeaPad S215 Touch...
Charms and the charms bar..................13 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ..........15 Connecting to a wireless network ................17 Help and support ......................18 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ........19 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............21 Frequently asked questions ..................21 Troubleshooting ......................24...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer S500 / S500 Touch Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from outside. Attention: Do not open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be • careful not to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated Use the camera for video communication. camera Wireless Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio. antennas Built-in Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. microphone Display Provides brilliant visual output.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. Enables/disables airplane : Mutes/unmutes the sound. mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Switches the active program. Turns on/off the backlight of : Increases the volume level.
When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 19. Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
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 particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory card: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Attention: • Insert only one card in the slot at a time. •...
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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. Starting to use Windows 8 Charms and the charms bar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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 digital cameras, TVs, and printers.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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 8 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: 1 Open the charms bar, then select Settings →...
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required.
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Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If Windows cannot be started, follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button. From the Novo button menu, select System recovery and press Enter.
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...
Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails?
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Legacy Support. The legacy Windows operating system 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” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. If you still see only the screen. cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced.
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• If you forget your user password, you must ask the I forgot my password. 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...
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- The combo audio jack is not used. - The speaker is selected as the playback device. Battery problems • Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy Your computer shuts down before the battery status Management. If the problem persists, replace with a indicator shows empty.
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the power respond. button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the battery pack and the AC power adapter.
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