Lenovo U510, 4941XF2 User Manual

Lenovo IdeaPad U510

User Guide V1.0

Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.

Note

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Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first.

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Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows® 8. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you.

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The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer and/or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide.

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The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. In this case, refer to the actual product.

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First Edition (July 2012)

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Contents

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..........................................1

Top view.......................................................................................................................1

Left-side view ..............................................................................................................6

Right-side view............................................................................................................9

Front view ..................................................................................................................11

Bottom view ...............................................................................................................12

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 ................................................13

Configuring the operating system for the first time ............................................13

Operating system interfaces ....................................................................................13

The charms .................................................................................................................14

Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down..............................................16

Connecting to wireless LAN ...................................................................................18

Help and support ......................................................................................................19

Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ...................................20

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting.................................................................22

Frequently asked questions .....................................................................................22

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................25

Trademarks............................................................................................30

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Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.

Attention:

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• 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. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Integrated

Use the camera for video communication.

camera

Computer display

Wireless LAN antennas

Power button

Caps lock

The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output.

Connect to the wireless LAN adapter to receive and send wireless radio.

Press this button to turn on the computer.

indicator

Touchpad

Note:You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing F6 ()

Speakers

Number lock

The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.

Provide audio output.

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Touchpad buttons

The functions of the left/right side correspond to that of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

 Keyboard function keys

By pressing the appropriate function keys, you can change system settings

instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn , then press one of the

function keys .

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The following describes the features of each function key.

Fn + Home: Activate the pause function.

Fn + End: Activate the break function.

Fn + PgUp: Enable/disable the scroll lock.

Fn + PgDn: Activate the system request function.

Fn + Space (on select models):

Turn on/off the keyboard backlight.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

 Hotkeys

Using hotkeys

You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys.

By pressing the appropriate hotkey, you can change system settings instantly. The following describes the function of each hotkey.

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

Enables/disables airplane

mode.

Decreases the volume level.

Increases the volume level.

Closes the currently active

window.

Refreshes the desktop or the

currently active window.

Enables/disables the

touchpad.

Displays all currently open

apps.

Turn on/off the backlight of

the LCD screen.

Opens the interface for the display device switch to

select this notebook or an external display.

Decreases display bright-

ness.

Increases display brightness.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Setting hotkey mode

By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey. However, you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility. To disable the hotkey mode:

Shut down the computer.

Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.

In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled.

Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes.

Note: When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access

the corresponding hotkey function.

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Novo button

Note: For details, see “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 20.

Ventilation slots

Note: Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked or else overheating of the

computer may occur.

RJ-45 port

MINI VGA

HDMI port

USB 3.0 port

Note:

• For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 8.

• When this setting is enabled, battery usage time of the computer will become shorter.

When the computer is off, press this button to open Novo button menu. From the Novo button menu, start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or enter the boot menu.

Dissipate internal heat.

Connects the computer to an Ethernet network.

Connects to external display devices.

Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display.

Connects to USB devices. In BIOS Setup Utility, if Always on USB is set to Enabled, when your computer is powered off, the port can charge most currently sold external USB devices. You can set USB discharge until the remaining battery level to 30%, 40% or 50%.

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Combo audio

jack

Connects to headphones or headsets.

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Note:

• The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.

• The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are

connected, due to different industry standards.

Built-in

microphone

Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording.

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