Lenovo 300E 2ND GEN, 100E 2ND GEN User Manual
Lenovo 100e/300e 2nd Gen
User Guide
Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
following:
• Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 37
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (January 2020)
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Contents
About this documentation . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your computer. . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use the multi-touch screen (for Lenovo 300e
2nd Gen only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 16
Operating modes (for Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lenovo Integrated Pen (for selected models of
Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen) . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 21
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Check the battery status and temperature. . . 21
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maximize the battery life . . . . . . . . . 21
Set power button functions . . . . . . . . 21
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connect a Bluetooth-enabled device. . . . . 22
Use a MicroSD card . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 4. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Set administrator password . . . . . . . . 26
Change or remove administrator password . . 26
Set user password . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Enable power-on password . . . . . . . . 27
Set hard disk password . . . . . . . . . . 27
Change or remove hard disk password . . . . 27
Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 28
Chapter 5. Configure advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . 29
Start the UEFI BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 29
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 29
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 29
Enable/Disable hotkey mode . . . . . . . . 29
Enable/Disable always-on . . . . . . . . . 30
Update UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 30
Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 30
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 31
Chapter 6. Help and support . . . . . 33
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 33
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 35
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 35
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix A. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix B. Accessibility and
ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 51
Appendix C. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Appendix D. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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About this documentation
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product. Please refer to the actual
product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, and software programs might not be
available on your computer.
• Depending on the version of operating systems and programs, some user interface instructions might not
be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements on the
documentation of your computer, including this User Guide. To get the latest documentation, go to
support.lenovo.com
• Microsoft
®
makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update.
.
As a result, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the latest information.
https://
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer
Front
Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu. The
indicator next to the camera is on when the camera is in use.
1. Front camera
If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video
conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camerarequired feature from the app.
2. Microphone Captures or records sound and voice.
Displays text, graphics, and videos.
3. Screen
Select models support multi-touch function. See “Use the multi-touch screen (for
Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen only)” on page 14.
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Base
.
1. World-Facing camera*
Take pictures or record videos by opening the Start menu and clicking Camera ➙
Change camera
If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video
conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camerarequired feature from the app.
Microphone*
2.
3.
Touchpad Performs finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.
Captures or records sound and voice.
Note: This microphone is only available when the World-Facing camera is in use.
* for selected models of Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen
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Left
1. Battery/Charging status
indicator
This indicator shows whether the ac power is connected to the computer and the
battery power status of the computer.
• Connected to ac power:
– Solid white (battery power 80%–100%)
– Slow blinking white (battery power 20%–80%)
– Slow blinking amber (battery power 1%–20%)
• Not connected to ac power:
– Off (battery power 20%–100%)
– Solid amber (battery power 5%–20%)
– Fast blinking amber (battery power 1%–5%)
2. USB-C™ connector / Power
connector
3. Always On USB 3.1 connector
Gen 1
• Charges your computer.
• Charges USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V
and 3 A.
• Transfers data at USB 3.1 speed, up to 5 Gbps.
• Connects to an external display.
– USB-C to VGA: 1900 × 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP: 3840 × 2160 pixels, 60 Hz
• Connects to USB-C accessories to expand computer functionality. To
purchase USB-C accessories, go to
Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C
accessories might not work correctly.
This connector also works as the power connector. Connect the computer to ac
power with the shipped USB-C power adapter and power cord.
To charge the USB-compatible devices when your computer is off, in sleep mode,
or in hibernation mode, enable the Always On USB feature on your computer. See
“Enable/Disable always-on” on page 30.
https://www.lenovo.com/accessories
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4. HDMI™ connector
5. Audio connector
Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.
Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to
listen to the sound from the computer.
Note: The audio connector does not support conventional microphones.
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Right
1. Pen slot*
2. Volume up/down button*
3. Power button
4. USB 3.1 connector Gen 1
5. MicroSD card slot
6. Mini security-lock slot
* for Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen only
For Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen, selected models are equipped with Lenovo Integrated
Pen (an electronic pen). Use the pen slot to store Lenovo Integrated Pen.
Increase/decrease the volume level.
Press to turn on the computer or put the computer to sleep mode.
To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click
Shut down.
The indicator on the power button shows the system status of your computer.
• On: The computer is on.
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.
Connect to USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
Insert a microSD card for data access or storage.
Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible
security cable lock.
Power, and then click
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Bottom
1. Speakers
Produce sound.
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Features and specifications
• Length: 290 mm (11.4 inches)
• Width: 204 mm (8.1 inches)
Dimensions
• Thickness:
– Lenovo 100e 2nd Gen: 19.9 mm (0.78 inches)
– Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen: 20.85 mm (0.82 inches)
Power source (ac power
adapter)
Battery
Microprocessor
Memory Low Power Double data rate (LPDDR) 4, on-board memory
Storage device
Display
Keyboard
Connectors and slots
• Sine-wave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz
• Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
• 42 Wh
• 3 cells
To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start
button and then click System
M.2 solid-state drive or on-board eMMC
• Display size: 294.6 mm (11.6 inches)
• Display resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels
•
Multi-touch technology (for Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen only)
• Function keys
• Six-row keyboard
• USB-C connector/Power connector
• Two USB 3.1 connectors Gen 1 (including one Always On USB 3.1 connector
Gen 1)
• Audio connector
• HDMI connector
• MicroSD card slot
• Mini security-lock slot
• Pen slot (for selected models of Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen)
.
Security features
Wireless features
Others
• Password
• Mini security-lock slot
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
•
• Bluetooth
• Wireless LAN
• Front camera
• World-Facing camera (for selected models of Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen)
• Microphones
• Speakers
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Note: The battery capacity is the typical or average capacity as measured in a specific test environment.
Capacities measured in other environments may differ but are no lower than the rated capacity (see product
label).
Statement on USB transfer rate
Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file
attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer
rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed
below for each corresponding device.
USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.1 Gen 1
3.1 Gen 2
3.2 20
5
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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer
Get started with Windows 10
Learn the basics of Windows 10 and start working with it right away. For more information about Windows
10, see the Windows help information.
Windows account
To use the Windows operating system, a user account is required. It can be either a Windows user account
or a Microsoft account.
Windows user account
When you start Windows for the first time, you are prompted to create a Windows user account. This first
account you created is of the “Administrator” type. With an Administrator account, you can create additional
user accounts or change account types by doing the following:
1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Family & other people.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Microsoft account
You can also sign in to the Windows operating system with a Microsoft account.
To create a Microsoft account, go to the Microsoft sign-up page at
screen instructions.
With a Microsoft account, you can:
• Enjoy one-time signing in if you are using other Microsoft services, such as OneDrive, Skype, and Outlook.
com.
• Sync personalized settings across other Windows-based devices.
https://signup.live.com and follow the on-
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Windows user interface
1. Account
2. Documents
3. Pictures
4. Settings
5. Power
6. Start button
7. Windows Search
8. Task View
9. Windows notification area
10. Battery status icon
11. Network icon
12. Action center
Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out from the current account.
Open the Documents folder, a default folder to save your received files.
Open the Pictures folder, a default folder to save your received pictures.
Launch Settings.
Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep mode.
Open the Start menu.
Type what you are looking for in the search box and get search results from your
computer and the Web.
Display all opened apps and switch among them.
Display notifications and status of some features.
Display power status and change battery or power settings. When your computer
is not connected to ac power, the icon changes to
Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status. When
connected to a wired network, the icon changes to
Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to some
features.
Open the Start menu
• Click the Start button.
• Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.
.
.
Access Control Panel
• Open the Start menu and click Windows System ➙ Control Panel.
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• Use Windows Search.
Launch an app
• Open the Start menu and select the app you want to launch.
• Use Windows Search.
Windows label
Your computer might have a Windows 10 Genuine Microsoft label affixed to its cover depending on the
following factors:
• Your geographic location
• Edition of Windows 10 that is preinstalled
Go to
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Hardware.aspx for illustrations of the various types of
Genuine Microsoft labels.
• In the People’s Republic of China, the Genuine Microsoft label is required on all computer models
preinstalled with any version of Windows 10.
• In other countries and regions, the Genuine Microsoft label is required only on computer models licensed
for Windows 10 Pro.
The absence of a Genuine Microsoft label does not indicate that the preinstalled Windows version is not
genuine. For details on how to tell whether your preinstalled Windows product is genuine, refer to the
information provided by Microsoft at
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/default.aspx
There are no external, visual indicators of the Product ID or Windows version for which the computer is
licensed. Instead, the Product ID is recorded in the computer firmware. Whenever a Windows 10 product is
installed, the installation program checks the computer firmware for a valid, matching Product ID to complete
the activation.
In some cases, an earlier Windows version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windows 10 Pro
license downgrade rights.
Connect to networks
Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wireless network.
1. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.
2. Select a network to connect to. Provide required information if needed.
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Use Lenovo Vantage
The preinstalled Lenovo Vantage is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with
automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.
Access Lenovo Vantage
Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage. You also can type Lenovo Vantage in the search box.
To download the latest version of Lenovo Vantage, go to Microsoft Store and search by the app name.
Key features
Lenovo Vantage enables you to:
• Know the device status easily and customize device settings.
• Download and install UEFI BIOS, firmware, and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
• Monitor your computer health, and secure your computer against outside threats.
• Look up warranty status (online).
• Access User Guide and helpful articles.
Notes:
• The available features vary depending on the computer model.
• Lenovo Vantage makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience with your
computer. The description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface.
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Interact with your computer
Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.
Hotkeys
Some keys on the keyboard are printed with icons. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone
or in combination with the Fn key to access certain Windows functions or settings quickly. The functions of
hotkeys are symbolized by the icons printed on them.
Hotkey Function
Mutes/Unmutes the computer.
If you mute the computer and turn off your computer, the speakers remain muted
when you turn on your computer.
/
/
Fn +
Decreases/Increases volume.
Enables/Disables the microphones.
Refreshes the current window.
Enables/Disables the touchpad.
Turns on/off airplane mode.
Enables/Disables the camera.
Locks the current user account.
Manages external displays.
Decreases/Increases display brightness.
Equal the Home key.
Hotkey mode
Some hotkeys share keys with functions keys (F1 to F12). The hotkey mode is a UEFI/BIOS setting that
changes how hotkeys (or function keys) are used.
Hotkey mode setting How to use hotkeys How to use function keys
Disabled Hold down the Fn key and press
one of the hotkeys.
Press the function keys directly.
Enabled Press the hotkeys directly. Hold down the Fn key and press one of the
function keys.
Note: Hotkeys that do not share keys with function keys are not affected by the hotkey mode setting. They
should always be used with the Fn key.
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Use the multi-touch screen (for Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen only)
The display of Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen supports the multi-touch function. You can navigate the screen with
simple touch gestures.
Note: Some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use.
Tap once
• From the Start menu: Open an app or item.
• From the desktop: Select an app or item.
• In an open app: Perform an action such as Copy, Save, and
Delete, depending on the app.
Tap twice quickly
Open an app or item from the desktop.
Tap and hold
Open a shortcut menu.
Slide
Scroll through items, such as lists, pages, and photos.
Drag an item to the location you want
Move an object.
Move two fingers closer together
Zoom out.
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Move two fingers farther apart
Zoom in.
Swipe in from the right edge
Open the action center to see your notifications and quick actions.
Swipe in from the left edge
View all your open windows in task view.
• Swipe downwards shortly from the top edge (for full-screened
app or when your computer is in the tablet mode)
Show a hidden title bar.
• Swipe in from the top edge to the bottom edge (when your
computer is in the tablet mode)
Close the current app.
Tips
• Turn off the computer before cleaning the multi-touch screen.
• Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the
multi-touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.
• The multi-touch screen is a glass panel covered with a plastic film. Do not apply pressure or place any
metallic object on the screen, which might damage the touch panel or cause it to malfunction.
• Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.
• Regularly calibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy.
Use multimedia
Use your computer for business or entertainment with the built-in components (camera, speakers, and audio
features) or connected external devices (an external projector, monitor, and HDTV).
Use audio
To enhance your listening experience, connect speakers, headphones, or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14inch) and 4-pole plug to the audio connector.
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Change the sound settings
To use the front camera after you have launched the camera, click Change camera
.
1. Go to Control Panel and view by category.
2. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound.
3. Change the settings as you prefer.
Use the camera
Select models are equipped with two cameras, the front camera and World-Facing camera. For the locations
of the cameras, see “Front” on page 1 and “Base” on page 2.
Depending on the operating mode of your computer, select your desired camera.
• Front camera:
1. Open the Start menu and click Camera
.
2. Click the camera icon
• World-Facing camera:
1. Open the Start menu and click Camera ➙ Change camera .
2. Click the camera icon
Notes:
• To switch from photo mode to video mode, click Switch to Video mode
•
to take photos. Click the video icon to record videos.
to take photos. Click the video icon to record videos.
.
World-Facing
Connect to an external display
Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your workspace.
Connect a wired display
1. Connect the external display to an appropriate video connector on your computer, such as the HDMI
connector.
2. Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the external display.
If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click
Display settings ➙ Detect.
Supported resolution
Your computer supports the following video resolution, if the external display also supports that resolution.
Connect the external display to Supported resolution
the USB-C connector
the HDMI connector
Connect a wireless display (for computers and external displays supporting Miracast®)
• Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth & other devices ➙ Add
Bluetooth or other device ➙ Wireless display or dock.
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Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels / 60 Hz
Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels / 30 Hz
• Click the action center icon in the Windows notification area and click Connect. Select the wireless
display and follow the on-screen instructions.
Set the display mode
Press
and then select a display mode as you prefer.
• PC screen only: Displays the video output only on your computer screen.
Note: Depending on the situation, you might see Disconnect, PC screen only, Computer only, or
Disconnect projector.
• Duplicate: Displays the same video output on both your computer screen and an external display.
• Extend: Extends the video output from your computer display to an external display. You can drag and
move items between the two displays.
• Second screen only: Displays the video output only on an external display.
Note: Depending on the situation, you might see Projector only or Second screen only.
If you show programs using DirectDraw or Direct3D
®
in full-screen mode, only the main display shows the
video output.
Change display settings
1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings.
2. Select the display that you want to configure.
3. Change display settings as you prefer.
You can change the settings for both the computer display and the external display. For example, you can
define which one is the main display and which one is the secondary display. You also can change the
resolution and orientation.
Note: If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display, only part of the screen
can be displayed on the external display.
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