Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL User Guide [en, ar, bg, cs, da, de, el, es, fi, he, hr, hu, id, it, ko, nb, nl, pl, pt, ro, ru, sk, sl, sr, sv, th, tr, uk, zc, zh]
Lenovo
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User Guide
ideapad 730S-13IW
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ore using your computer.
Notes
• Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information
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• Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows® 10. If you
are using another Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly
different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply
to you.
• The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some
features may not be available on your computer or your computer may include
features that are not described in this user guide.
®
•Microsoft
makes periodic feature changes to the Windows operating system
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become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources for the latest information.
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to the actual product.
are
First Edition (July 2018)
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ......................................... 1
Top view ..................................................................................................................... 1
Left-side view ............................................................................................................ 3
Right-side view .......................................................................................................... 4
Bottom view ............................................................................................................... 5
Status indicators ........................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer ........................................... 8
Microsoft resources for Windows ........................................................................... 8
Windows 10 desktop components .......................................................................... 9
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ............................................ 11
Connecting to a wireless network ........................................................................ 12
Using the keyboard ................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows ................................... 16
Restoring from a system restore point ................................................................. 17
Resetting your computer ........................................................................................ 18
Using a recovery drive to restore or recover Windows ..................................... 19
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ................................................................20
Display problems .................................................................................................... 20
Sleep problems ........................................................................................................ 21
Battery pack problems ............................................................................................ 22
Sound problems ...................................................................................................... 22
Other problems ........................................................................................................ 22
Trademarks ..........................................................................................24
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
a
b
c
d
Figure 1. Top view - Lenovo ideapad 730S
Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
Attention:
• Do not open
careful not to leave pens or any other objects between the display panel and the keyboard.
Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged.
the display panel beyond 180 degrees. When closing the display panel, be
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a Integrated
The integrated camera can be used for video conferencing.
camera
b Built-in
microphone
c Computer display
d Wireless LAN
antennas
e Ventilation slots
f Power button
g Fingerprint
reader
h Touch pad and
click buttons
Note: You can enable/disable the touch pad by pressing F6 ( ).
Capture sound for video conferencing, voice narration, or
audio recording.
The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output.
The wireless antennas are connected with the built-in
wireless adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
Dissipate internal heat.
Press this button to turn on the computer.
When Windows is running, press the Power button to put
the computer into sleep mode.
Registers fingerprints that can be used as passwords to
secure your computer.
The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
Touch pad: To mo
fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want
the pointer to move.
Click buttons: T
correspond to those of the left and right mouse buttons on
a computer mouse.
ve the pointer on the screen, slide your
he functions of the Click buttons
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Notes:
Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
a b
Figure 2. Left-side view - Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL
a ac power adapter
jack/Type-C port
b Combo audio
jack
• 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.
This jack can be used as both ac power adapter jack and
Type-C port, supporting USB 3.1.
Connects to headsets.
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a
cb
Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Figure 3. Right-side view - Lenovo ideapa
a Novo button
b
USB (Type-C)
/
port
c
Note: Port b has the “Always On USB” feature, which allows you to charge your external
devices even when your computer is turned off.
When the computer is off, press this button to start the
System Recovery or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the
boot menu.
The USB (Type-C) connectors support both the USB TypeC™ standard and Thunderbolt™ 3 technology. With a
compatible USB-C cable, you can use this connector to
transfer data, charge your device, or connect your
computer to external displays. Both connectors are also
compatible with DisplayPort
can connect a high-performance monitor, or other devices
that use a DisplayPort connector.
d 730S-13IWL
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standard: this means you
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a
bb
Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Figure 4. Bottom view - Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL
a Ventilation slots
Note: Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked, or else overheating of the
computer may occur.
b Speakers
Dissipate internal heat.
Provide audio output.
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2 3
1
4
Status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
This section helps you locate and identify the various status indicators on
your computer.
a Camera status
indicator
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Figure 5. Indicators - Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL
When this indicator is on, the camera is in use.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
b Battery/Charging
status indicator
ac power
Indicator status Meaning
adapter
status
Disconnected
Connected
Off The battery is not charging.
Solid amber The battery has between 1% and 90%
Solid white The battery has more than 90% charge,
c Power status
indicator
Indicator Indicator status Meaning
On (solid white) The computer is powered on and the
On (solid amber) The computer is powered on and the
Power status
indicator
Slow blinking amber The computer is in sleep mode and the
Slow blinking white The computer is in sleep mode and the
Off The computer is powered off.
charge and is still charging.
ing will continue until the battery
charg
is fully charged.
battery has between 21% and 100%
charge.
ry has between 1% and 20% charge.
batte
ry has between 1% and 20% charge.
batte
ry has between 21% and 100%
batte
charge.
d Caps Lock
indicator
When this indicator is on, you can type uppercase letters
directly.
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Microsoft resources for Windows - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Microsoft provides a comprehensive set of information about Windows.
• The preinstalled Tips app provides new features and tips for Windows.
You can start the Tips app by typing “Tips” in the search box of your
Windows desktop and selecting the matching results.
• The preinstalled Get Help app provides support and assistance for using
Windows. You can start the Get Help app by typing “Get Help” in the
search box of your Windows desktop and selecting the matching result. You
must be connected to the Internet to use the Get Help app.
• The Microsoft support Web site https://support.microsoft.com/ provides
comprehensive helpful information about Windows.
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Windows 10 desktop components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Figure 6. Windows 10 desktop
a
Settings button
c
Start button
e
Task view button
g
Battery status icon
b
Power button
d
Search box
f
Wireless status icon
h
Action center
Settings button
Settings lets you perform basic tasks. You can also search for more settings
using the settings search box.
Battery status icon
You can move your pointer to this icon to check the battery status. The
battery status icon displays the percentage of battery power remaining and
how long you can use your computer before you must charge the battery.
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Wireless status icon
This icon shows the status of your computer’s wireless connection.
Your computer is not connected to any wireless network.
•
Your computer is connected to a wireless network.
•
Airplane mode is on.
•
Action center
Here you can find important notifications from Windows and your apps.
You can also change common settings quickly.
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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.
Putting your computer to sleep
When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it to resume use,
bypassing the startup process.
To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:
• Close the display lid.
• Press and hold the power button for 1 second.
• Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start button.
Sel
ect Power Sleep.
Note: Put your computer to sleep before you move it. Moving your computer while the hard
disk drive is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data.
To wake up the computer, do one of the following:
• Press any key on the keyboard.
• Press the power button.
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, do one of the following:
• Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start button.
Sel
ect Power Shut down.
• Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shu
sign out Shut down.
t down or
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Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Wireless connection is the transfer of data using radio waves instead of
cables.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Your computer comes with a built-in Wi-Fi network card to help you
establish wireless connections and monitor connection status.
ck the wireless icon in the notification area.
1 Cli
Note: If the wireless icon is not displayed, airplane mode may be turned on.
2 Select the network name you want to connect to and click Connect.
3 Enter the
Turning on/off airplane mode
• Press F7 on the keyboard.
•Click St
toggle for Airplane mode to turn it on or off.
• In action center, click the Airplane mode
security key when prompted and click Next.
art Settings Network & Internet Airplane mode. Slide the
button to turn it on or off.
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Using the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Hotkeys
Some keys on the keyboard are printed with symbols. These keys are called
hotkeys and can be pressed alone to change certain settings quickly.
Note: Some hotkeys share keys with function keys (F1 to F12). If Hotkey mode is set as
disabled in the BIOS setup utility, you need to press the Fn key with these hotkeys to
access certain settings.
Figure 7. Hotkeys - Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL
Hotkey Function
Mutes/unmutes the sound.
/
Decreases/increases the volume level.
Enables/disables built-in microphones.
Refreshes page.
Enables/disables the touch pad.
Turns on/off airplane mode.
Enables/disables the integrated camera.
Locks/unlocks the LCD screen.
Switches display devices.
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Hotkey Function
/
Fn + Space: Adjusts the keyboard backlight.
Decreases/increases display brightness.
Enables the print screen function.
Enables the insert function.
Setting hotkey mode
The Hotkey Mode setting in the BIOS setup utility determines whether
hotkeys takes precedence over function keys.
1 Shu
2 Pre
3 In the BIOS s
4 Open the Exit m
t down the computer.
ss the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
etup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the
setting of Hotkey Mode to Enabled or Disabled.
enu, and select Exit Saving Changes.
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Hidden keys
Some character keys on your keyboard can be used with the Fn key to enable
certain settings. These keys are called hidden keys.
Figure 8. Hidden keys - Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL
Fn + B: Activates the break function.
Fn + P:
Activates the pause function.
Fn + S: Activates the system request.
Fn + Q: Activates the Quiet Mode.
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Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows
This chapter provides information about the recovery options for
Windows 10.
You may need to recover or restore Windows if you encounter the following
situations:
• Your computer cannot start properly.
• Your computer does not work well after in
Windows 10 provides several options for you to recover or restore Windows.
The
following table helps you decide which option to use if you’re having
problems with your computer.
Problem Available options
Your computer isn’t working well after
installing apps, drivers, or updates.
Your computer isn’t working well and
ou don’t know what is causing the
y
problem.
Windows cannot start properly. Use a recovery drive to recover or
You want to recycle or donate your
puter.
com
stalling apps, drivers, or updates.
Restore from a system restore point.
Reset your computer.
rest
ore your computer.
Reset your computer.
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Restoring from a system restore point - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 In the search box of your Windows desktop, search for Recovery and
then select it.
2 Select Open System
3 Select a res
Note: You may select Scan for affected programs to check which program and driver
installation is associated with a particular restore point.
tore point and then select Next Finish.
Windows System Restore
System Restore is a tool included in Windows. It monitors changes to
Windows system files and saves system state as a restore point. If your
computer does not work properly after installing apps, drivers, or updates,
you can revert your system to a previous restore point.
Note: Reverting your system to a previous restore point does not affect your personal data.
System Restore creates restore points in three cases:
• automatically when it detects changes to Windows system files
• at regular intervals (if set up by the user)
• at any time by the user
Restore Next.
Creating a system restore point manually
You can use Windows System Restore to create a restore point at any time.
the search box of your Windows desktop, search for Create a restore
1 In
point and then select it.
2 Select the S
ystem Protection tab and then select Create.
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Resetting your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
If your computer isn’t working well and you’re not sure why, you can reset
your computer.
1 To reset your computer:
• When the computer is off, press the Novo button to open the Novo
Menu; select System Recovery Troubleshoot Reset this PC.
• In Windows, go to Settings Update & security Recovery; under
Reset this PC, select Get Started.
2 Choose an option.
• If you want to keep your personal files, select Keep my files.
• Otherwise, select Remove everything.
Note: If you’re planning to donate, recycle, or sell your PC, use this option and choose to
fully clean the drive. This might take an hour or two, but it makes it harder for other
people to recover files you’ve removed.
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Using a recovery drive to restore or recover Windows - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
If Windows cannot start properly, you can use a recovery drive (created in
advance) to restore or recover Windows.
1 Connect the recovery drive to your computer; restart your computer and
set it up to start from the recovery drive.
2 On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot.
3 Choose a recovery option.
• Select Advanced Options System Restore to restore your computer
to a system restore point.
• Select Recover from a drive.
Note: If you did not select the Back up system files to the recovery drive option when
creating the recovery drive, Recover from a drive is not available.
Attention:
• All personal files created on your computer will be deleted after recovering from the drive.
Creating a recovery drive
Use a USB drive (not included) to create a recovery drive. You can use it to fix
problems with your computer in cases when Windows cannot start properly.
1 In the search box of your Windows 10, search for Create a recovery drive
and then select it.
2 Make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and
then select Next.
3 Connect a USB drive to your computer, select it and then select Next
Create.
Attention:
• If there are personal files on the USB drive, back up all personal files before using it to
create a recovery drive.
Important:
• When your recovery drive is created, you might see a Delete the recovery partition from
your PC option. If you want to free up drive space on your computer, select it and then
select Delete. Otherwise, select Finish.
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Display problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen.
Make sure that:
• The ac power adapter is connected to the computer and plugged into a
working electrical outlet.
• The computer power is on. (Press the power button again for confirmation.)
• The brightness level of the screen is appropriately set.
If these items are correctly set, yet the screen remains blank, have the
computer serviced.
When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on a
blank screen.
• Turn off the computer, and then turn it on again.
• If the problem persists, restore backed-up files to your Windows
environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to its original factory
contents using the Windows recovery system. If you still see only the cursor
on the screen, have the computer serviced.
The screen goes blank while the computer is on.
Your screen saver or power management may be enabled. Do one of the
following to resume from sleep mode:
• Press any key on the keyboard.
• Press the power button.
The screen is blank.
Do the following:
• If you are using the ac power adapter or the battery pack, and the battery
status indicator shows that the battery is not depleted, press F12 to make
the screen brighter.
• If the system status indicator is blinking, press the power button to resume
from sleep mode.
• If the problem persists, follow the solution in the next problem “The screen
is unreadable or distorted.”
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The sc
Make sure that:
• The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set.
• The monitor type is correct.
reen is unreadable or distorted.
Incorrect characters appear on the screen.
Are the operating system or programs installed correctly? If they are
installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced.
Sleep problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
The critical low-battery error message appears, and the
computer immediately turns off.
The battery power is getting low. Connect the ac power adapter to the
computer.
The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on
self-test (POST).
Make sure that:
• The battery pack is charged.
• The operating temperature is within the
Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information
Guide.
acceptable range. See “Chapter 2.
Note: If the battery pack is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer
serviced.
The computer does not resume from sleep mode, and the
computer does not work.
• If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the ac power adapter to the
computer and then press the power button.
• If the system still does not resume from sleep
cannot be turned off, reset the computer. Unsaved data may be lost. To reset
the computer, press and hold the power button for eight seconds or more.
If the computer is still not reset, remove the ac power adapter.
mode, stops responding, or
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Battery pack problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Battery status icon shows status incorrectly.
Your computer shuts down before the battery status icon shows empty, or
your computer continues operating after the battery status icon shows
empty.
• Recharge the battery.
Sound problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
No sound can be heard from the speakers even when the volume
is turned up.
Make sure that:
• The Mute function is off.
• The combo audio connector is not being used.
• The speakers are selected as the playback device.
Other problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Your computer does not respond.
• To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for eight
seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the ac
power adapter.
• Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a
communication operation. Disable the sleep timer when you are working
on the network.
- To disable the sleep timer, click Start Settings System Power &
sleep; under Sleep, select Never in the pull down menu.
A connected external device does not work.
• Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB
while the computer power is on. Otherwise, you might damage your
computer.
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• When using high power consumption external devices such as an external
USB optical disk drive, use an external device power adapter. Otherwise,
the device may not be recognized, and the system may shut down as a
result.
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Trademarks
LENOVO, LENOVO logo, ideapad and the ideapad logo are trademarks of
Lenovo. Microsoft, Windows and Cortana are trademarks of the Microsoft group
of companies. USB Type-C and USB-C are trademarks of USB Implementers
Forum. Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the
U. S. and/or other countries. DisplayPort is a trademark of the Video Electronics
Standards Association. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©
2018 Lenovo.
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