Lenovo 59385901 User Manual

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

Lenovo IdeaPad

User Guide

First Edition (June 2013)

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

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.

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. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you.

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Notes

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The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product.

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The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad S510p unless otherwise stated.

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For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com.

Regulatory Notice

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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 MT

Lenovo IdeaPad S410p 20296 80BK

Lenovo IdeaPad S410p Touch 20297 80BM

Lenovo IdeaPad S510p 20298 80BN

Lenovo IdeaPad S510p Touch 20299 80BQ

Contents

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

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

Left-side view ..............................................................................................................5

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

Front view ..................................................................................................................10

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

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

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

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

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. Replacing components .................................................. 29

Replacing the hard disk drive .................................................................................29

Replacing a memory module ..................................................................................32

Replacing the wireless LAN card ...........................................................................34

Removing the optical drive .....................................................................................36

Trademarks............................................................................................38

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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. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Integrated

Use the camera for video communication.

camera

Wireless antennas

Built-in microphone

Display

Power button

Touchpad

Touchpad buttons

Note: Yo u can enable or disable the touchpad and the touchpad buttons by pressing F6 ( ).

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

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

Provides brilliant visual output.

Press this button to turn on the computer.

The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move.

The functions of the left and right buttons correspond to those of the left and right buttons on a conventional mouse.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

 Hotkeys

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

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

Decreases the volume level.

Increases the volume level.

Closes the currently active

window.

Refreshes the desktop or the

currently active window.

Enables/disables airplane

mode.

Switches the active program.

Turns on/off the backlight of

the display.

Projects to a connected

display.

Decreases display

brightness.

Enables/disables the touchpad and the touchpad

Increases display brightness.

buttons.

Note: If you changed the HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility,

you will need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey.

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

AC power

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

Connect the AC power adapter here.

adapter jack

Ventilation slots

Attention:

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

computer may occur.

Dissipate internal heat.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

VGA port

RJ-45 port

HDMI port

USB 3.0 ports

Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 7.

Connects to external display devices.

Connects the computer to an Ethernet network.

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

Connect to USB devices.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

 Connecting USB devices

Yo u 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. After the driver is performing any additional steps.

Note: Ty pically, Windows detects a new device after connecting it, and then installs the

installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without

driver automatically. However, some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting. Check the documentation provided by the device’s manufacturer before connecting the device.

Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring data with that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of the Windows desktop screen to remove

Notes:

• If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source before

connecting it. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized.

• When in sleep mode, you can only use the keyboard instead of the mouse to wake up the

computer.

the device before disconnecting.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

 Connecting network cables

To insert a network cable, do the following:

Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently .

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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