Lenovo IdeaPad S300 User Manual
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- Page 1 Lenovo IdeaPad S300/S400/S405 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
- Page 2 Note • 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 7. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Hotkeys........................14 Connecting external devices..................16 Special keys and buttons..................19 System status indicators...................20 Securing your computer...................22 Using Lenovo Quick Start..................23 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet..........24 Wired connection ......................24 Wireless connection ....................26 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system............. 27 OneKey Rescue system ....................27 Chapter 5. -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Attention: •... - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated Use the camera for video communication. camera Wireless module The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. antennas Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Power button Press this button to turn on the computer.
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Page 7: Left-Side View
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Page 8: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. -
Page 9: Front View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status For details, see “System status indicators”... -
Page 10: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Battery latch - The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. -
Page 11: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics
Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. -
Page 12: Putting Your Computer Into Sleep State Or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state or shut it down. Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer into sleep state. -
Page 13: Using Ac Adapter And Battery
If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. remove the battery pack from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make... - Page 14 To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment, pay attention to the following points: • Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain.
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Page 15: Using The Touchpad
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which... - Page 16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad contains two applications: Quick Notes and Wall Paper. To start Quick Notes or Wall Paper, slide four fingers to the left or right on the touchpad. Application Used for...
- Page 17 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Starting Wall Paper To start Wall Paper, put four fingers slightly apart on the right of the touchpad and slide them quickly to the left. In Wall Paper, you can change to other default wall papers, or select pictures to set as the wall paper.
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Page 18: Hotkeys
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Hotkeys - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The hotkeys are located in the first row of the keyboard. - Page 19 However, you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility. To disable the hotkey mode: 1 Restart the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, immediately press Fn + F2 to enter the BIOS setup utility. 2 In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled.
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Page 20: Connecting External Devices
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. -
Page 21: Connecting Usb Devices
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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. - Page 22 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices (on select models) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space.
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Page 23: Special Keys And Buttons
• When the computer is powered off, press this button to start the OneKey Rescue system. • In the Windows operating system, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 27. -
Page 24: System Status Indicators
Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. - Page 25 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Symbol Indicator Indicator Meaning status Power On (solid The computer is powered on. white) Blinking The computer is in sleep mode. The computer is powered off. Battery On (solid The battery has more than white) 20% charge.
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Page 26: Securing Your Computer
Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press Fn + F2 (when HotKey Mode is set to Enabled) or F2 (when HotKey Mode is set to Disabled) when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up. -
Page 27: Using Lenovo Quick Start
Web browsing, instant messaging and other functions, without starting the Windows operating system. Note: If Lenovo Quick Start is not installed, a prompt will appear on the screen when you try to start it. Starting Lenovo Quick Start To start Lenovo Quick Start: 1 Turn on or restart the computer. -
Page 28: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Internet
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following way: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect. - Page 29 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet To insert a networking cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the networking 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.
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Page 30: Wireless Connection
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. -
Page 31: Chapter 4. Onekey Rescue System
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Page 32: Creating A Recovery Disc(S)
Creating a recovery disc(s) Your computer does not ship with a recovery disc. You can use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system to create a recovery disc(s), which can be used to start and restore your computer in case of a system failure. - Page 33 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system • Insert additional recordable disc(s) when prompted. Note: The estimated number of discs needed will be displayed before the process of creating the • recovery disc(s) begins. To minimize the number of discs needed, use recordable DVDs as the media.
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Page 34: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
See “Chapter 1. Important safety information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. How can I prevent problems with my computer? See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. What are the main hardware features of my computer? More information can be found in Chapter 1 and 2. - Page 35 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. Where can I find the device drivers? A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer.
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Page 36: Troubleshooting
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 2. -
Page 37: Password Problems
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 computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. -
Page 38: Computer Screen Problems
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Computer screen problems Do the following: The screen is blank. • - If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on, press to make the screen brighter. - If the power indicator is in blinking, press the power button to resume from the sleep mode. -
Page 39: A Hard Disk Drive Problem
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting A hard disk drive problem In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the The hard disk drive does not • hard disk drive is included in the Boot Device Priority work. correctly. A startup problem ®... -
Page 40: Other Problems
Press Fn + F12 (when HotKey Mode is set to Enabled) or F12 (when HotKey Mode is set to Disabled) when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts from. -
Page 41: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey VeriFace Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service... - Page 43 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com V1.0_en-US...