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 Lenovo IdeaPad S410p 20296 80BK Lenovo IdeaPad S410p Touch 20297 80BM Lenovo IdeaPad S510p 20298 80BN...
Charms and the charms bar..................14 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ..........16 Connecting to a wireless network ................18 Help and support ......................19 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ........20 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............22 Frequently asked questions ..................22 Troubleshooting ......................25 Appendix A.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer S510p/S510p 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 antennas wireless radio. Built-in Captures sound which can be used for video microphone conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. 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 20. AC power Connect the AC power adapter here.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer VGA port Connects to external display devices. RJ-45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network. HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. USB 3.0 ports Connect to USB devices.
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.
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 ...
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.
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. ...
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?
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 the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
• 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...
- The combo audio jack is not being used. - The speakers are 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.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems • To turn off your computer, press and hold the power Your computer does not 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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Appendix A. Replacing components a. Remove the screws that secure the compartment cover b.Remove the compartment cover 5 Remove the frame fixing screws . Slide the hard disk drive in the direction shown by arrow...
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Appendix A. Replacing components 6 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame 7 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 8 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 9 Put the new hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay.
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Appendix A. Replacing components 6 Align the notch on the contact edge of the new memory module with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the memory module into the socket at a 30-45° angle. Then pivot the memory module down until it snaps into place.
Appendix A. Replacing components Replacing the wireless module - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the wireless module, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer.
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Appendix A. Replacing components 8 Reconnect the antenna cables. Ensure that the black cable is connected to the connector on the module marked as “Main” and the white cable marked as “AUX”. 9 Reinstall the compartment cover, and then reinstall the screws to secure the cover.
Appendix A. Replacing components Removing the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the main compartment cover.
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Appendix A. Replacing components The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Setup Poster User Guide AC power adapter Power cord for AC power adapter Battery pack Hard disk drive Memory module...
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