Lenovo S10E, S9E User Manual

Lenovo®

IdeaPad™ S9e and S10e User Guide

Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the following:

vChapter 7, “Safety, use, and care information,” on page 83.

vAppendix D, “Notices,” on page 139.

vRegulatory Notice included in the package with this publication.

The Regulatory Notice has been uploaded on the Web site. To refer to it, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support, click Troubleshooting, and then click User’s guides and manuals.

Second Edition (October 2008)

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Contents

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .	. .	. . .	. . .	.	1
Top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . .	. . .	.	1
Left-side view . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . .	. . .	.	3
Right-side view . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . .	. . .	.	4
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . .	. . .	.	6
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . .	. . .	.	7

Chapter 2. Using your computer . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	9
Putting your computer to standby or shutting it down . . . . . .	.	.	. 9
Putting your computer to standby . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	. 9
Shutting down your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	10
Using the touch pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	10
Using the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	12
Numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	12
Function key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	13
Using memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	15
Inserting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	15
Removing a memory card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	16
Using the integrated camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	16
Using the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	16
Using LAN port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	17
Using wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	18
Securing your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	18
Attaching a security lock (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	18
Using passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	19
Installing device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	25
Using battery and AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	26

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Your computer batteries . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	27
Checking battery status . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	27
Using the AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	28
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	30
Handling the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	30
Using Lenovo Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	.	.	33

Chapter 3. Using external devices . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	35
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device . .	. . . . . . . .	.	35
Connecting a PC card device . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	37
Connecting an external display . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	38
Connecting a VGA monitor . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	38
Connecting a headphone and audio device . . .	. . . . . . . .	. 39
Connecting an external microphone . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	41
Connecting a Bluetooth device . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	41
Enabling Bluetooth communications . . . .	. . . . . . . .	.	42

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting . . . . . . .	. .	.	. .	.	.	.	43
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	. .	.	.	.	43
Diagnosing problems . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	. .	.	.	.	45
Diagnosing problems using PC-Doctor for DOS . .	. .	.	. .	.	.	. 46
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	. .	.	.	.	47
Display problems . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	. .	.	.	.	47
Password problems . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	. .	.	.	.	48
Keyboard problems . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	. .	.	.	.	49
Standby or hibernation problems . . . . . .	. .	.	. .	.	.	.	49
Computer screen problems . . . . . . . .	. .	.	. .	.	.	.	51
Sound problems . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	. .	.	.	.	54
Battery problems . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	. .	.	.	.	55
A hard disk drive problem . . . . . . . .	. .	.	. .	.	.	.	56

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A startup problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	56
Other problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	57

Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing devices .	. . .	. . . .	.		59
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . .	.	.	59
Upgrading the hard disk drive . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . .	.	.	64
Replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . .	.	.	71

Chapter 6. Getting help and service	. . . . . . . . .	. .	.	77
Getting help and service . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. .	.	77
Getting help on the Web . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. .	.	77
Calling the Customer Support Center . .	. . . . . . . . .	. .	.	78
Getting help around the world . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. .	.	80
Worldwide telephone list . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . .	. .	.	81

Chapter 7. Safety, use, and care information . . . . . . . .	.	83
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	83
Conditions that require immediate action . . . . . . . . . . .	.	84
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	85
Caring your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	105
Be careful about where and how you work . . . . . . . . . .	. 105
Be gentle with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	108
Carry your computer properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	108
For outdoor use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	108
Handle storage media and drives properly . . . . . . . . . .	.	109
Data safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	109
Take care in setting passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	109
Other important tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	109
Cleaning the cover of your computer . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	110
Cleaning your computer keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	111

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Cleaning your computer display . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	112
Accessibility and comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	112
Ergonomic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	112
What if you are traveling? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	114
Questions about vision? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	115
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	115
General tips for maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	115

Appendix A. Warranty information . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	119
Lenovo Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	119
Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	126
Types of warranty service . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	128
Suplemento de Garantía para México . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	130
Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) . . . .	. .	. 133
Appendix C. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	137
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	137
Appendix D. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	139
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	139
Export classification notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	141
Television output notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	141
Wireless related information. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	141
Wireless interoperability . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	141
Usage environment and your health . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	143
Electronic emissions notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	143
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement . . . .	. .	. 144
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement . . . .	. .	. 145

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Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada . . . . .	. 145
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement . . . . . .	. 145
EU-EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) EN 55022 class B Statement of Compliance		146
Japanese VCCI Class B statement . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	148
Japan compliance statement for power line harmonics . . . . . . .	. 148
WEEE and recycling statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	149
General recycling statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	149
EU WEEE Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	149
Japan recycling statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	150

Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor . . . . . 150 Disposing of a Lenovo computer components . . . . . . . . . . 150 Disposing a disused battery pack from Lenovo notebook computers . . . . 151

Notice for users in the U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	.	151
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive .	.	.	. 152
ENERGY STAR model information. . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	. 153
Explanation of hard disk capacity . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	.	155
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	.	157
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	.	.	159

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Top view

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Integrated camera

See “Using the integrated camera” on page 16.

Wireless LAN (main)

See “Using wireless LAN” on page 18.

Computer display

The color display with TFT technology provides clear and brilliant text and graphics.

Power button

Use the power button to turn on the computer.

Microphone (built-in)

The built-in microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings.

Wireless LAN (auxiliary)

See “Using wireless LAN” on page 18.

Novo button

Use to open Application Launcher when the Windows® operating system is running. The Application Launcher provides quick access to common and frequently used applications.

For more information about using the Novo button with Lenovo Quick Start, see “Using Lenovo Quick Start” on page 33.

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Wireless device switch

Use this switch to simultaneously turn on or turn off Wireless LAN and

Bluetooth devices.

Left-side view

Fan louvers

The fan louvers allow warm air to exit the computer.

Important:

Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables, or other objects do not block any of the fan louvers or else overheating of the computer may occur.

AC power adapter jack

Connect the power adapter here to supply power to the computer and charge the internal battery.

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Note:

To prevent damage to the computer and battery pack, use the supplied AC adapter only. The AC adapter is for this product. Do not use it for any other product.

VGA port

See “Connecting a VGA monitor” on page 38.

Multi-media reader slot

See “Using memory cards” on page 15.

USB 2.0 port

See “Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device” on page 35.

Right-side view

PCI Express card slot

See “Connecting a PC card device” on page 37.

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Headphone jack (external)

See “Connecting a headphone and audio device” on page 39.

Microphone jack (external)

See “Connecting an external microphone” on page 41.

USB 2.0 port

See “Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device” on page 35.

LAN port

See “Using LAN port” on page 17.

Security keyhole

Your computer comes with a security keyhole. You can purchase a security cable and lock to fit this keyhole.

Note:

Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole.

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Front view

System status indicators

The system status indicators show the current status of your computer.

Speakers

Built-in speakers for rich powerful sound.

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Bottom view

Battery latch - spring loaded

The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place.

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When you insert a battery pack, this latch automatically secures the battery in place. To remove the battery, hold this latch in the unlocked position.

Battery pack

See “Handling the battery” on page 30.

Battery latch - manual

The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to insert or remove the battery pack. Move the manual latch to the locked position after inserting the battery pack.

Hard disk drive/memory (RAM) compartment v Hard disk drive

The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment.

Important:

Do not disassemble the hard disk drive by yourself. If you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to disassemble it.

v Memory (RAM) compartment

The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) process. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed.

Note:

Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this computer to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.

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Chapter 2. Using your computer

Putting your computer to standby or shutting it down

When you finish working with your computer, you can put it to standby or shut it down.

The computer with the solid state drive (SSD) does not support hibernation function.

Putting your computer to standby

If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer to standby.

When the computer is in standby, you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process.

To put the computer to standby, do one of the following.

vClick Start and select Standby from Turn Off Computer.

vPress Fn + F1.

WARNING

Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in standby) before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data.

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To wake the computer, press the power button.

Shutting down your computer

If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two, shut it down.

To shut down your computer, click Start and select Turn Off from Turn Off Computer.

Using the touch pad

The touch pad consists of a pad and two click buttons at the bottom of the keyboard. 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 click buttons correspond to those of the left and right mouse buttons on a conventional mouse.

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Note:

You can also attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector.

For details, see “Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device” on page 35.

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Using the keyboard

Your computer has a numeric keypad and function keys incorporated in the standard keyboard.

Numeric keypad

The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad.

To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn + F7.

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Function key combinations

Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold the Fn key ; then press one of the function keys .

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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + F1:	Put your computer in standby mode.
Fn + F2:	Turn off/on the LCD screen.
Fn + F3:	Shift to other connected display devices.
Fn + F5:	Enable/disable the built-in wireless device feature.

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Fn + F6:	Enable/disable the touch pad.
Fn + F7/NmLk:	Enable/disable the Numeric keypad.
Fn + F8/ScrLk:	Enable/disable Scroll Lock.
Fn + F9/Break:	Activate the Break function.
Fn + F10/Pause:	Activate the Pause function.
Fn + F11/F12:	Activate the F12 function.
Fn + PgUp/Home:	Activate the Home function.
Fn + PgDn/End:	Activate the End function.
Fn + Ins/SysRq:	Activate the System Request.
Fn + Del/PrtSc:	Activate the Print Screen.
Fn + up/down arrow:	Increase/decrease display brightness.
Fn + right/left arrow:	Increase/decrease computer volume.

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Using memory cards

Your computer comes with one Multi-media reader slot used to insert a memory card, such as an SD Card, a Multi-media Card, a Memory Stick, or a Memory Stick pro card.

Note:

Only use the memory card listed above; for more information about the usage, read the instructions shipped with the memory card.

Inserting a memory card

Gently slide the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Multi-media reader slot. Slide until it clicks into place.

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Removing a memory card

1.Push the memory card until you hear a click.

2.Gently pull the memory card out of the Multi-media reader slot.

Using the integrated camera

Your computer has an integrated camera (USB2.0 Camera).

With the built-in camera, you can take photos or movies and use with various applications, such as MSN, Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, or Windows Movie Maker.

Using the Internet

Your computer comes with LAN port for high-speed DSL connection and local area network (LAN), wireless LAN for wireless connection.

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Using LAN port

The LAN port supports a standard RJ-45 connector, and allows you to connect the computer to a high-speed DSL connection and local area network (LAN).

CAUTION

As the voltage of a telephone connection is higher than that of a network, do not attempt to connect a telephone cable to the LAN port or else a short circuit of the computer might occur.

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Using wireless LAN

An isotropic antenna system is built into the display for optimal reception, enabling wireless communication wherever you are.

To enable wireless communications, do the following;

1.Press the Wireless device switch.

2.Press Fn + F5.

3.Press Fn + F5, then enable the wireless LAN card in the wireless setting menu.

Securing your computer

This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use.

Attaching a security lock (optional)

You can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission.

Attach a security lock to the keyhole of the computer; then secure the chain on the lock to a stationary object. Refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock.

See “Right-side view” on page 4 for the location of the security keyhole.

Note:

You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo makes no comments, judgements, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features.

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Using passwords

Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer. Enter your password at the prompt. The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password.

Make sure that only authorized individuals access your computer. Establishing different kinds of passwords requires that other possible users know the proper passwords in order to access your computer or your data.

As many as three passwords might be needed for your computer: the Supervisor password, the User password, and the Hard disk drive (HDD) password. When the Supervisor password is set, only the Supervisor password entitles you full control of the computer.

vSupervisor password

With a Supervisor password, you can get full control of the computer. It also can be used as a power-on password if Password on boot is set to Enabled. Also, when you enter the BIOS Setup Utility with a Supervisor password, you are entitled to set all of the options.

vUser password

If a User password is set and Password on boot is set to Enabled, a password prompt appears when you turn on the computer. Unauthorized users cannot get access to configuration data. You can also use the User password to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, but only a part of the options can be set. User password can not be set if Supervisor password is not set.

vHard disk drive (HDD) passwords

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Once an HDD password is set, you need to enter it to get access to the hard disk. You can set the HDD password through Set Hard Disk Passwords in the BIOS Setup Utility.

Note:

If you set passwords through the BIOS Setup Utility and put your computer into standby mode by pressing Fn + F1, the following describes the behavior of the computer when you bring it out of standby mode:

vYou are prompted to enter the Windows log-on password rather than the User password to resume operation.

vIf an HDD password is assigned to any hard disk drive, the hard disk drive is unlocked automatically when you resume operation.

To set a Supervisor Password:

Only a system administrator is able to perform this procedure.

1.Turn on your computer. When the Lenovo logo and “Press <F2> to Setup” come up, immediately press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility .

2.Select Security, using the cursor directional keys.

3.Select Set Supervisor Password, and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password window opens.

4.Choose your Supervisor password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type it in the Enter New Password field.

5.Press Enter once to move to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it.

6.Commit your password to memory, and press Enter.

7.Press F10 to exit.

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8. Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window.

Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password

To change the password, do the following:

1.Select Set Supervisor Password, and press Enter. The Set Supervisor Password window opens.

2.Select Enter Current Password and type in the correct password. Then press Enter once to move to Enter New Password field, type a new supervisor password in.

3.Press Enter once to move to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it.

4.Commit your password to memory, and press Enter.

To remove password, do the following:

1.Select Set Supervisor Password, and press Enter.

2.Select Enter Current Password and type in the correct password, and press Enter thrice.

Note:

Make sure the Password on boot is set to Enabled if you need the password protection at power on.

To set a User Password:

1.Turn on your computer. When the Lenovo logo and “Press <F2> to Setup” come up, immediately press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility .

2.Select Security, using the cursor directional keys.

3.Select Set User Password, and press Enter. The Set User Password window opens.

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4.Choose your user password, which can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters in any combination. Type it in the Enter New Password field.

5.Press Enter once to move to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it.

6.Commit your password to memory, and press Enter.

7.Press F10 to exit.

8.Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window.

Note:

You can set the User Password only when the Supervisor Password has been set.

Changing or Removing the User Password

To change the password, do the following:

1.Select Set User Password, and press Enter. The Set User Password window opens.

2.Type correct password in the Enter Current Password field. Then press Enter once to move to the Enter New Password field, type a new user password in.

3.Press Enter once to move to the Confirm New Password field. Retype the password you just entered to verify it.

4.Commit your password to memory, and press Enter.

To remove the password, do the following:

1.Select Set User Password, and press Enter.

2.Type correct user password in Enter Current Password, and press Enter twice.

Note:

Make sure the Password on boot is set to Enabled if you need the password protection at power on.

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