Lenovo V510–14IKB, V510–15IKB User Guide
UserGuide
LenovoV510–14IKBandLenovoV510–15IKB
Beforeusingthisinformationandtheproductitsupports,besuretoreadandunderstandthefollowing:
•Safety,Warranty,andSetupGuide
•“Importantsafetyinformation”onpageiv
•AppendixD“Notices”onpage49
ThelatestelectroniccomplianceandenvironmentalinformationareavailablefromtheLenovocompliance
informationWebsites.
•Toviewcomplianceinformationgoto:http://www.lenovo.com/compliance
•Todownloadenvironmentalinformationgoto:http://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration
Note:TheillustrationsusedinthismanualareforLenovoV510–15IKBunlessotherwisestated.
FirstEdition(April2016)
©CopyrightLenovo2016.
LIMITEDANDRESTRICTEDRIGHTSNOTICE:IfdataorsoftwareisdeliveredpursuantaGeneralServices
Administration“GSA”contract,use,reproduction,ordisclosureissubjecttorestrictionssetforthinContract
No.GS-35F-05925.
Contents
Readthisfirst.............iii
Importantsafetyinformation.........iv
Conditionsthatrequireimmediateaction..iv
Safetyguidelines............v
Chapter1.Productoverview.....1
Frontview................1
Left-sideview...............3
Right-sideview..............4
Bottomview...............6
Featuresandspecifications..........7
Chapter2.Usingyourcomputer...11
Frequentlyaskedquestions.........11
Configuringtheoperatingsystem.......11
Registeringyourcomputer..........11
Usingthekeyboard.............12
Specialkeysandindicators........12
Settingthehotkeymode.........13
Usingthemediacardreader.........14
Insertingamemorycard.........14
Removingamemorycard........14
Powermanagement............14
Checkingthebatterystatus........14
Usingtheacpoweradapter........15
Maximizingbatterylife..........15
Powersaving.............15
Connectingtonetworks...........16
Ethernetconnection...........16
Wirelessconnection...........17
Chapter3.Y ouandyourcomputer..19
Accessibilityandcomfort..........19
Ergonomicinformation..........19
Chapter4.Security..........21
Attachingamechanicallock.........21
Usingpasswords..............21
Chapter5.LenovoOneKeyRecovery
system.................23
Backingupthesystempartition........23
RestoringthesystempartitionwhenWindowscan
bestarted................23
RestoringthesystempartitionwhenWindows
cannotbestarted.............24
Chapter6.Replacingdevices.....25
Staticelectricityprevention..........25
Replacingtheopticaldrive/removablebattery(on
selectmodels)...............25
Chapter7.Preventingproblems...29
Generaltipsforpreventingproblems......29
Takingcareofyourcomputer.........29
Chapter8.Troubleshootingcomputer
problems...............33
Troubleshooting..............33
Astartupproblem...........33
Sleepandhibernationproblems......33
Computerscreenproblems........33
Problemswithdrivesandotherstorage
devices................34
OneKeyRecoveryprogramproblems....34
Apasswordproblem..........35
Asoundproblem............35
Otherproblems............35
AppendixA.Regulatory
information..............37
Wirelessrelatedinformation.........37
ENERGYSTARmodelinformation.......38
Brazilregulatorynotice...........39
Exportclassificationnotice..........39
Electronicemissionnotices..........39
FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)
DeclarationofConformity........39
AppendixB.WEEEandrecycling
statements..............43
ChinaWEEEstatement...........43
ImportantWEEEinformation.........43
Japanrecyclingstatements.........44
RecyclinginformationforBrazil........44
BatteryrecyclinginformationfortheUnitedStates
andCanada................45
BatteryrecyclinginformationforTaiwan.....45
BatteryrecyclinginformationfortheEuropean
Union..................45
AppendixC.RestrictionofHazardous
SubstancesDirective(RoHS).....47
IndiaRoHS................47
ChinaRoHS................47
TaiwanRoHS...............48
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TurkishRoHS...............48
UkraineRoHS...............48
EuropeanUnionRoHS...........48
AppendixD.Notices..........49
Trademarks................50
Index..................51
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Readthisfirst
Besuretofollowtheimportanttipsgivenheretocontinuetogetthemostuseandenjoymentoutofyour
computer.Failuretodosomightleadtodiscomfortorinjury,orcauseyourcomputertofail.
Protectyourselffromtheheatthatyourcomputergenerates.
Whenyourcomputeristurnedonorthebatteryischarging,thebase,thepalm
rest,andsomeotherpartsmaybecomehot.Thetemperaturetheyreach
dependsontheamountofsystemactivityandthelevelofchargeinthebattery.
Extendedcontactwithyourbody,eventhroughclothing,couldcause
discomfortorevenaskinburn.
•Avoidkeepingyourhands,yourlap,oranyotherpartofyourbodyin
contactwithahotsectionofthecomputerforanyextendedtime.
•Periodicallytakehandsfromusingthekeyboardbyliftingyourhandsfrom
thepalmrest.
Protectyourselffromtheheatgeneratedbytheacpoweradapter.
Whentheacpoweradapterisconnectedtoanelectricaloutletandyour
computer,itgeneratesheat.
Extendedcontactwithyourbody,eventhroughclothing,maycauseaskin
burn.
•Donotplacetheacpoweradapterincontactwithanypartofyourbody
whileitisinuse.
•Neveruseittowarmyourbody.
Preventyourcomputerfromgettingwet.
Protectthecablesfrombeingdamaged.
Toavoidspillsandthedangerofelectricalshock,keepliquidsawayfromyour
computer.
Applyingstrongforcetocablesmaydamageorbreakthem.
Routecommunicationlines,orthecablesofanacpoweradapter,amouse,a
keyboard,aprinter,oranyotherelectronicdevice,sothattheycannotbewalked
on,trippedover,pinchedbyyourcomputerorotherobjects,orinanyway
subjectedtotreatmentthatcouldinterferewiththeoperationofyourcomputer.
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Protectyourcomputeranddatawhenmovingit.
Beforemovingacomputerequippedwithaharddiskdrive,dooneofthe
following,andmakesurethatthepowerswitchisofforisblinking:
•Turnitoff.
•Putitinsleepmode.
•Putitinhibernationmode.
Thiswillhelptopreventdamagetothecomputer,andpossiblelossofdata.
Handleyourcomputergently.
Donotdrop,bump,scratch,twist,hit,vibrate,push,orplaceheavyobjectson
yourcomputer,display,orexternaldevices.
Carryyourcomputercarefully.
•Useaqualitycarryingcasethatprovidesadequatecushioningandprotection.
•Donotpackyourcomputerinatightlypackedsuitcaseorbag.
•Beforeputtingyourcomputerinacarryingcase,makesurethatitisoff,insleep
mode,orinhibernationmode.Donotputacomputerinacarryingcasewhileit
isturnedon.
Importantsafetyinformation
Thisinformationcanhelpyousafelyuseyournotebookpersonalcomputer.Followandretainallinformation
includedwithyourcomputer.Theinformationinthisdocumentdoesnotalterthetermsofyourpurchase
agreementortheLenovo
®
LimitedWarranty.
Customersafetyisimportant.Ourproductsaredevelopedtobesafeandeffective.However,personal
computersareelectronicdevices.Powercords,poweradapters,andotherfeaturescancreatepotential
safetyrisksthatcanresultinphysicalinjuryorpropertydamage,especiallyifmisused.Toreducethese
risks,followtheinstructionsinthisdocumentcarefully.Bycarefullyfollowingtheinformationcontainedin
thisdocumentandprovidedwithyourproduct,youcanhelpprotectyourselffromhazardsandcreatea
safercomputerworkenvironment.
Conditionsthatrequireimmediateaction
Productscanbecomedamagedduetomisuseorneglect.Someproductdamageisseriousenough
thattheproductshouldnotbeusedagainuntilithasbeeninspectedand,ifnecessary,repairedby
anauthorizedservicer.
Aswithanyelectronicdevice,paycloseattentiontotheproductwhenitisturnedon.Onveryrare
occasions,youmightnoticeanodororseeapuffofsmokeorsparksventfromyourproduct.Oryou
mighthearsoundslikepopping,crackingorhissing.Theseconditionsmightmerelymeanthatan
internalelectroniccomponenthasfailedinasafeandcontrolledmanner.Or,theymightindicate
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apotentialsafetyissue.However,donottakerisksorattempttodiagnosethesituationyourself.
ContacttheCustomerSupportCenterforfurtherguidance.ForalistofServiceandSupportphone
numbers,gotothefollowingWebsite:
http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone
Frequentlyinspectyourcomputeranditscomponentsfordamageorwearorsignsofdanger.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionabouttheconditionofacomponent,donotusetheproduct.Contact
theCustomerSupportCenterortheproductmanufacturerforinstructionsonhowtoinspectthe
productandhaveitrepaired,ifnecessary.
Intheunlikelyeventthatyounoticeanyofthefollowingconditions,orifyouhaveanysafety
concernswithyourproduct,stopusingtheproductandunplugitfromthepowersourceand
telecommunicationlinesuntilyoucanspeaktotheCustomerSupportCenterforfurtherguidance.
•Powercords,plugs,poweradapters,extensioncords,surgeprotectors,orpowersuppliesthatare
cracked,broken,ordamaged.
•Signsofoverheating,smoke,sparks,orfire.
•Damagetoabattery(suchascracks,dents,orcreases),dischargefromabattery,orabuildupofforeign
substancesonthebattery.
•Acracking,hissingorpoppingsound,orstrongodorthatcomesfromtheproduct.
•Signsthatliquidhasbeenspilledoranobjecthasfallenontothecomputerproduct,thepowercordor
poweradapter.
•Thecomputerproduct,powercord,orpoweradapterhasbeenexposedtowater.
•Theproducthasbeendroppedordamagedinanyway.
•Theproductdoesnotoperatenormallywhenyoufollowtheoperatinginstructions.
Note:Ifyounoticetheseconditionswithaproduct(suchasanextensioncord)thatisnotmanufacturedfor
orbyLenovo,stopusingthatproductuntilyoucancontacttheproductmanufacturerforfurtherinstructions,
oruntilyougetasuitablereplacement.
Safetyguidelines
Alwaysobservethefollowingprecautionstoreducetheriskofinjuryandpropertydamage.
Serviceandupgrades
DonotattempttoserviceaproductyourselfunlessinstructedtodosobytheCustomerSupportCenteror
yourdocumentation.OnlyuseaServiceProviderwhoisapprovedtorepairyourparticularproduct.
Note:Somecomputerpartscanbeupgradedorreplacedbythecustomer.Upgradestypicallyare
referredtoasoptions.ReplacementpartsapprovedforcustomerinstallationarereferredtoasCustomer
ReplaceableUnits,orCRUs.Lenovoprovidesdocumentationwithinstructionswhenitisappropriatefor
customerstoinstalloptionsorreplaceCRUs.Youmustcloselyfollowallinstructionswheninstallingor
replacingparts.TheOffstateofapowerindicatordoesnotnecessarilymeanthatvoltagelevelsinsidea
productarezero.Beforeyouremovethecoversfromaproductequippedwithapowercord,alwaysmake
surethatthepoweristurnedoffandthattheproductisunpluggedfromanypowersource.Ifyouhave
anyquestionsorconcerns,contacttheCustomerSupportCenter.
CAUTION:
BeforereplacinganyCRUs,turnoffthecomputerandwaitthreetofiveminutestoletthecomputer
coolbeforeopeningthecover.
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Powercordsandpoweradapters
DANGER
Useonlythepowercordsandpoweradapterssuppliedbytheproductmanufacturer.
Thepowercordsshallbesafetyapproved.ForGermany,itshallbeH05VV-F,3G,0.75mm
better.Forothercountries,thesuitabletypesshallbeusedaccordingly.
Neverwrapapowercordaroundapoweradapterorotherobject.Doingsocanstressthecordin
waysthatcancausethecordtofray,crack,orcrimp.Thiscanpresentasafetyhazard.
Alwaysroutepowercordssothattheywillnotbewalkedon,trippedover,orpinchedbyobjects.
Protectpowercordsandpoweradaptersfromliquids.Forinstance,donotleaveyourpowercord
orpoweradapternearsinks,tubs,toilets,oronfloorsthatarecleanedwithliquidcleansers.
Liquidscancauseashortcircuit,particularlyifthepowercordorpoweradapterhasbeenstressed
bymisuse.Liquidsalsocancausegradualcorrosionofpowercordterminalsand/ortheconnector
terminalsonapoweradapter,whichcaneventuallyresultinoverheating.
Ensurethatallpowercordconnectorsaresecurelyandcompletelypluggedintoreceptacles.
Donotuseanypoweradapterthatshowscorrosionattheacinputpinsorshowssignsof
overheating(suchasdeformedplastic)attheacinputpinsoranywhereonthepoweradapter.
Donotuseanypowercordswheretheelectricalcontactsoneitherendshowsignsofcorrosionor
overheatingorwherethepowercordappearstohavebeendamagedinanyway.
Topreventpossibleoverheating,donotcoverthepoweradapterwithclothingorotherobjects
whenthepoweradapterispluggedintoanelectricaloutlet.
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Extensioncordsandrelateddevices
Ensurethatextensioncords,surgeprotectors,uninterruptiblepowersupplies,andpowerstripsthatyouuse
areratedtohandletheelectricalrequirementsoftheproduct.Neveroverloadthesedevices.Ifpowerstrips
areused,theloadshouldnotexceedthepowerstripinputrating.Consultanelectricianformoreinformation
ifyouhavequestionsaboutpowerloads,powerrequirements,andinputratings.
Plugsandoutlets
DANGER
Ifareceptacle(poweroutlet)thatyouintendtousewithyourcomputerequipmentappearstobe
damagedorcorroded,donotusetheoutletuntilitisreplacedbyaqualifiedelectrician.
Donotbendormodifytheplug.Iftheplugisdamaged,contactthemanufacturertoobtain
areplacement.
Donotshareanelectricaloutletwithotherhomeorcommercialappliancesthatdrawlargeamounts
ofelectricity;otherwise,unstablevoltagemightdamageyourcomputer,data,orattacheddevices.
Someproductsareequippedwithathree-prongedplug.Thisplugfitsonlyintoagrounded
electricaloutlet.Thisisasafetyfeature.Donotdefeatthissafetyfeaturebytryingtoinsertitinto
anon-groundedoutlet.Ifyoucannotinserttheplugintotheoutlet,contactanelectricianforan
approvedoutletadapterortoreplacetheoutletwithonethatenablesthissafetyfeature.Never
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overloadanelectricaloutlet.Theoverallsystemloadshouldnotexceed80percentofthebranch
circuitrating.Consultanelectricianformoreinformationifyouhavequestionsaboutpowerloads
andbranchcircuitratings.
Besurethatthepoweroutletyouareusingisproperlywired,easilyaccessible,andlocatedclose
totheequipment.Donotfullyextendpowercordsinawaythatwillstressthecords.
Besurethatthepoweroutletprovidesthecorrectvoltageandcurrentfortheproductyouare
installing.
Carefullyconnectanddisconnecttheequipmentfromtheelectricaloutlet.
Powersupplystatement
DANGER
Neverremovethecoveronapowersupplyoranypartthathasthefollowinglabelattached.
Hazardousvoltage,current,andenergylevelsarepresentinsideanycomponentthathasthislabel
attached.Therearenoserviceablepartsinsidethesecomponents.Ifyoususpectaproblemwith
oneoftheseparts,contactaservicetechnician.
Externaldevices
Attention:DonotconnectordisconnectanyexternaldevicecablesotherthanUniversalSerialBus(USB)
cablewhilethecomputerpowerison;otherwise,youmightdamageyourcomputer.T oavoidpossible
damagetoattacheddevices,waitatleastfivesecondsafterthecomputerisshutdowntodisconnect
externaldevices.
Generalbatterynotice
DANGER
PersonalcomputersmanufacturedbyLenovocontainacoincellbatterytoprovidepowerto
thesystemclock.Inaddition,manymobileproducts,suchasnotebookcomputers,utilizea
rechargeablebatterypacktoprovidesystempowerwheninportablemode.Batteriessuppliedby
Lenovoforusewithyourproducthavebeentestedforcompatibilityandshouldonlybereplaced
withapprovedparts.
Neverattempttoopenorserviceanybattery.Donotcrush,puncture,orincineratebatteriesor
shortcircuitthemetalcontacts.Donotexposethebatterytowaterorotherliquids.Onlyrecharge
thebatterypackstrictlyaccordingtoinstructionsincludedintheproductdocumentation.
Batteryabuseormishandlingcancausethebatterytooverheat,whichcancausegassesorflame
to“vent”fromthebatterypackorcoincell.Ifyourbatteryisdamaged,orifyounoticeany
dischargefromyourbatteryorthebuildupofforeignmaterialsonthebatteryleads,stopusingthe
batteryandobtainareplacementfromthebatterymanufacturer.
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Batteriescandegradewhentheyareleftunusedforlongperiodsoftime.Forsomerechargeable
batteries(particularlyLithiumIonbatteries),leavingabatteryunusedinadischargedstatecould
increasetheriskofabatteryshortcircuit,whichcouldshortenthelifeofthebatteryandalsocan
poseasafetyhazard.DonotletrechargeableLithium-Ionbatteriescompletelydischargeorstore
thesebatteriesinadischargedstate.
Rechargeablebatterynotice
DANGER
Donotattempttodisassembleormodifythebatterypack.Attemptingtodosocancausean
explosion,orliquidleakagefromthebatterypack.Abatterypackotherthantheonespecifiedby
Lenovo,oradisassembledormodifiedbatterypackisnotcoveredbythewarranty.
Iftherechargeablebatterypackisincorrectlyreplaced,thereisdangerofanexplosion.Thebattery
packcontainsasmallamountofharmfulsubstances.T oavoidpossibleinjury:
•ReplaceonlywithabatteryofthetyperecommendedbyLenovo.
•Keepthebatterypackawayfromfire.
•Donotexposeittowaterorrain.
•Donotattempttodisassembleit.
•Donotshort-circuitit.
•Keepitawayfromchildren.
•Donotdropthebatterypack.
Donotputthebatterypackintrashthatisdisposedofinlandfills.Whendisposingofthebattery,
complywithlocalordinancesorregulations.
Thebatterypackshouldbestoredatroomtemperature,chargedtoapproximately30to50%
ofcapacity.Werecommendthatbatterypackbechargedaboutonceperyeartoprevent
overdischarge.
Lithiumcoincellbatterynotice
DANGER
Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Whenreplacingthelithiumcoincellbattery,useonlythesameoranequivalenttypethatis
recommendedbythemanufacturer .Thebatterycontainslithiumandcanexplodeifnotproperly
used,handled,ordisposedof.
Donot:
•Throworimmerseintowater
•Heattomorethan100°C(212°F)
•Repairordisassemble
Disposeofthebatteryasrequiredbylocalordinancesorregulations.
ThefollowingstatementappliestousersinthestateofCalifornia,U.S.A.
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CaliforniaPerchlorateInformation:
Productscontainingmanganesedioxidelithiumcoincellbatteriesmaycontainperchlorate.
PerchlorateMaterial-specialhandlingmayapply,See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Heatandproductventilation
DANGER
Computers,acpoweradapters,andmanyaccessoriescangenerateheatwhenturnedonandwhen
batteriesarecharging.Notebookcomputerscangenerateasignificantamountofheatduetotheir
compactsize.Alwaysfollowthesebasicprecautions:
•Whenyourcomputeristurnedonorthebatteryischarging,thebase,thepalmrest,andsome
otherpartsmaybecomehot.Avoidkeepingyourhands,yourlap,oranyotherpartofyour
bodyincontactwithahotsectionofthecomputerforanyextendedlengthoftime.Whenyou
usethekeyboard,avoidkeepingyourpalmsonthepalmrestforaprolongedperiodoftime.
Yourcomputergeneratessomeheatduringnormaloperation.Theamountofheatdependson
theamountofsystemactivityandthebatterychargelevel.Extendedcontactwithyourbody,
eventhroughclothing,couldcausediscomfortorevenaskinburn.Periodicallytakebreaks
fromusingthekeyboardbyliftingyourhandsfromthepalmrest;andbecarefulnottouse
thekeyboardforanyextendedlengthoftime.
•Donotoperateyourcomputerorchargethebatterynearflammablematerialsorinexplosive
environments.
•Ventilationslots,fansand/orheatsinksareprovidedwiththeproductforsafety,comfort,and
reliableoperation.Thesefeaturesmightinadvertentlybecomeblockedbyplacingtheproducton
abed,sofa,carpet,orotherflexiblesurface.Neverblock,cover,ordisablethesefeatures.
•Whentheacpoweradapterisconnectedtoanelectricaloutletandyourcomputer,itgenerates
heat.Donotplacetheadapterincontactwithanypartofyourbodywhileusingit.Neverusethe
acpoweradaptertowarmyourbody.Extendedcontactwithyourbody,eventhroughclothing,
maycauseaskinburn.
Foryoursafety,alwaysfollowthesebasicprecautionswithyourcomputer:
•Keepthecoverclosedwheneverthecomputerispluggedin.
•Regularlyinspecttheoutsideofthecomputerfordustaccumulation.
•Removedustfromventsandanyperforationsinthebezel.Morefrequentcleaningsmightbe
requiredforcomputersindustyorhigh-trafficareas.
•Donotrestrictorblockanyventilationopenings.
•Donotoperateyourcomputerinsidefurniture,asthismightincreasetheriskofoverheating.
•Airflowtemperaturesintothecomputershouldnotexceed35°C(95°F).
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Electricalcurrentsafetyinformation
DANGER
Electriccurrentfrompower,telephone,andcommunicationcablesishazardous.
Toavoidashockhazard:
•Donotuseyourcomputerduringalightningstorm.
•Donotconnectordisconnectanycablesorperforminstallation,maintenance,orreconfiguration
ofthisproductduringanelectricalstorm.
•Connectallpowercordstoaproperlywiredandgroundedelectricaloutlet.
•Connecttoproperlywiredoutletsanyequipmentthatwillbeattachedtothisproduct.
•Wheneverpossible,useonehandonlytoconnectordisconnectsignalcables.
•Neverturnonanyequipmentwhenthereisevidenceoffire,water,orstructuraldamage.
•Disconnecttheattachedpowercords,batterypack,andallthecablesbeforeyouopenthe
devicecovers,unlessinstructedotherwiseintheinstallationandconfigurationprocedures.
•Donotuseyourcomputeruntilallinternalpartsenclosuresarefastenedintoplace.Neveruse
thecomputerwheninternalpartsandcircuitsareexposed.
DANGER
Connectanddisconnectcablesasdescribedinthefollowingprocedureswheninstalling,moving,
oropeningcoversonthisproductorattacheddevices.
Toconnect:
1.TurneverythingOFF .
2.First,attachallcablestodevices.
3.Attachsignalcablestoconnectors.
4.Attachpowercordstooutlets.
5.TurndevicesON.
Thepowercordmustbedisconnectedfromthewalloutletorreceptaclebeforeinstallingallother
electricalcablesconnectedtothecomputer.
Thepowercordmaybereconnectedtothewalloutletorreceptacleonlyafterallotherelectrical
cableshavebeenconnectedtothecomputer.
Todisconnect:
1.TurneverythingOFF .
2.First,removepowercordsfromoutlets.
3.Removesignalcablesfromconnectors.
4.Removeallcablesfromdevices.
Lasercompliancestatement
CAUTION:
Whenlaserproducts(suchasCD-ROMs,DVDdrives,fiberopticdevices,ortransmitters)are
installed,notethefollowing:
•Donotremovethecovers.Removingthecoversofthelaserproductcouldresultinexposureto
hazardouslaserradiation.Therearenoserviceablepartsinsidethedevice.
•Useofcontrolsoradjustmentsorperformanceofproceduresotherthanthosespecifiedherein
mightresultinhazardousradiationexposure.
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DANGER
SomelaserproductscontainanembeddedClass3AorClass3Blaserdiode.Notethefollowing:
Laserradiationwhenopen.Donotstareintothebeam,donotviewdirectlywithoptical
instruments,andavoiddirectexposuretothebeam.
Liquidcrystaldisplay(LCD)notice
CAUTION:
Forproductswithmercury-containingfluorescentlamps(forexample,non-LED)
•Thefluorescentlampintheliquidcrystaldisplaycontainsmercury;disposeofaccordingtolocal,
state,orfederallaws.
•TheLCDismadeofglass,androughhandlingordroppingthecomputercancausetheLCDto
break.IftheLCDbreaksandtheinternalfluidgetsintoyoureyesoronyourhands,immediately
washtheaffectedareaswithwaterforatleast15minutes;ifanysymptomsarepresentafter
washing,getmedicalcare.
Usingheadphonesorearphones
CAUTION:
Excessivesoundpressurefromearphonesandheadphonescancausehearingloss.Adjustmentof
theequalizertomaximumincreasestheearphoneandheadphoneoutputvoltageandthesound
pressurelevel.Therefore,toprotectyourhearing,adjusttheequalizertoanappropriatelevel.
Excessiveuseofheadphonesorearphonesforalongperiodoftimeathighvolumecanbedangerousifthe
outputoftheheadphoneorearphoneconnectorsdonotcomplywithspecificationsofEN50332-2.The
headphoneoutputconnectorofyourcomputercomplieswithEN50332-2Subclause7.Thisspecification
limitsthecomputer’smaximumwidebandtrueRMSoutputvoltageto150mV.Tohelpprotectagainst
hearingloss,ensurethattheheadphonesorearphonesyouusealsocomplywithEN50332-2(Clause7
limits)forawidebandcharacteristicvoltageof75mV.UsingheadphonesthatdonotcomplywithEN
50332-2canbedangerousduetoexcessivesoundpressurelevels.
IfyourLenovocomputercamewithheadphonesorearphonesinthepackage,asaset,thecombinationof
theheadphonesorearphonesandthecomputeralreadycomplieswiththespecificationsofEN50332-1.
Ifdifferentheadphonesorearphonesareused,ensurethattheycomplywithEN50332-1(Clause6.5
LimitationValues).UsingheadphonesthatdonotcomplywithEN50332-1canbedangerousdueto
excessivesoundpressurelevels.
Additionalsafetyinformation
DANGER
Plasticbagscanbedangerous.Keepplasticbagsawayfrombabiesandchildrentoavoiddanger
ofsuffocation.
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Chapter1.Productoverview
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Thischapterintroducesthecomputerhardwarefeatures.
•“Frontview”onpage1
•“Left-sideview”onpage3
•“Right-sideview”onpage4
•“Bottomview”onpage6
•“Featuresandspecifications”onpage7
Frontview
Note:Y ourcomputermayhaveslightvariationsfromthefollowingillustration.
Figure1.Frontview
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1Camera(onselectmodels)
2Cameraindicator(onselectmodels)
3Microphonehole(onselectmodels)
4Powerbutton10Deviceaccessstatusindicator
5T ouchpad11Fingerprintreader
6Left-clickbutton
1Camera
7Right-clickbutton
8Memorycardslot
9Batterystatusindicator
Usethebuilt-incameratotakepicturesorholdavideoconference.
2Cameraindicator
Thecameraindicatorturnsonwhenthecameraisinuse.
3Microphoneholes
Thebuilt-inmicrophonecapturesyourvoicesandambientsound.
4Powerbutton
Pressthebuttontoturnonthecomputer.Toturnoffthecomputer,referto“Powersaving”onpage15.
567Touchpadandclickbuttons
Moveyourfingertiponthetouchpadtomovethepointer.Thefunctionsoftheclickbuttonsaresimilarto
thoseoftheleftandrightbuttonsonaconventionalmouse.
8Memorycardslot
Formoreinformation,referto“Usingthemediacardreader”onpage13.
9Batterystatusindicator
Solidgreen
Thebatterychargelevelisbetween80%and100%;
orthebatterychargelevelisbetween20%and
80%andthebatterypackisnotbeingcharged.
Slow-blinkinggreen
Thebatterychargelevelisbetween20%and80%
andthebatterypackisbeingcharged.
Slow-blinkingamber
Thebatterychargelevelisbetween5%and20%
andthebatterypackisbeingcharged.
Solidamber
Fast-blinkingamber
Off
Thebatterychargelevelisbetween5%and20%.
Thebatterychargelevelislessthan5%.
Thecomputeristurnedofforthebatteryisdetached
ordamaged.
10Deviceaccessstatusindicator
IndicatorstatusIndicates
Blinking
Off
Dataisreadingfromtowritingtotheharddisk.
Nodataisreadingfromnorwritingtotheharddisk.
Attention:Whentheaccessindicatorisblinking,donotmovethecomputer.
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11Fingerprintreader
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ScansfingerprintsforWindowsloginorquicklaunchofapplications.
Note:FingerprintsmustberegisteredinadvanceusingtheLenovoSmartFingerprintsoftware.Ifallyour
fingerprintshavebeenregistered,youmayswipeanyofyourfingersonthefingerprintreaderforWindows
login.Youalsocanassociateapplicationstofingerssothatyoucanquicklylaunchanapplicationbyswiping
afingeronthefingerprintreader.Fordetails,refertotheon-screeninstructionofthesoftware.
Note:IfyouusealocalaccounttologintoWindows,youmustsetapasswordforyourlocalaccount
beforeyoucanregisteryourfingerprints.
Left-sideview
Note:Y ourcomputermayhaveslightvariationsfromthefollowingillustration.
Figure2.LenovoV510–14IKB
Figure3.LenovoV510–15IKB
1dc-inconnector6HDMI-outconnector
2dc-inindicator
3Ventilationslots(outlet)
4VGAconnector9LenovoOneLink+Dockport
5Ethernetconnector
1dc-inconnector
7USB3.0connectors
8Kensingtonminisecurityslot
AttachthesuppliedACpoweradapterheretoprovidepowertothecomputerandchargethebatterypack.
2dc-inindicator
IndicatorstatusIndicates
On
Off
3Ventilationslots(outlet)
Thecomputerisbeingcharged.
Thecomputerisnotbeingcharged.
Enableairtocirculateinthecomputertoensurepropercooling,especiallythecoolingofthemicroprocessor.
Attention:Donotblockanyoftheventilationslots.Otherwisethecomputermayoverheat.
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4VGAconnector
a b edc f
Forconnectionwithanexternalmonitororaprojector.
Note:AcompatibleVGAcableisneededfortheconnection.TheconnecteddevicemustincludeaVGA-in
connector.
5Ethernetconnector
AttachanEthernetcabletothisconnectortoconnectyourcomputertoalocalareanetwork(LAN).
6HDMI-outconnector
ForconnectionwithanLCDtelevision,anLCDmonitor,oraprojector.
Note:AcompatibleHDMIcableisneededfortheconnection.Theconnecteddevicemustincludean
HDMI-inconnector.
7USB3.0connectors
ForconnectionwithaUSBmouse,aUSBthumbdrive,ordeviceswithaUSBconnector.
Attention:Acablemaybeneededfortheconnection.WhenyouattachaUSBcabletothisconnector,
makesurethattheUSBmarkisfacingupward.Otherwisetheconnectormaybedamaged.
8Kensingtonminisecurityslot
ForattachingaKensingtonMiniSaver™Mobile(orcompatible)lock.
Note:Lockisnotsupplied.Whenpurchasingalock,chooseonethatutilizestheCleat™locking
mechanismandverifyitscompatibilitywiththeslotbeforepurchase.AlockutilizingtheT-Bar™locking
mechanismisnotcompatiblewiththeKensingtonminisecurityslot.
9LenovoOneLink+Dockport
ForattachingaLenovoOneLink+Dock(notsupplied).LenovoOneLink+Dockisaportableandconvenient
extendingdevicewithmultiplefunctionportsthatcannotonlyconnectyourcomputertootherdevices,but
alsochargeyourcomputer,phones,andtablets.
TousetheLenovoOneLinkconnector,youneedtoremovetheconnectorcoverfromtheLenovoOneLink
connectorfirst.
Note:Ensurethatyoukeeptheconnectorcover.ReattachittotheLenovoOneLinkconnectorwhenyou
arenotusingit.
Right-sideview
Note:Y ourcomputermayhaveslightvariationsfromthefollowingillustration.
Figure4.LenovoV510–14IKB
4UserGuide
a b c d e g h
Figure5.LenovoV510–15IKB
1Novobutton
2Comboaudiojack
3USB2.0connectors
4AlwaysOnUSB2.0connector
1Novobutton
5Opticaldiskdrive/Removablebattery(onselect
models)
6Kensingtonminisecurityslot
7dc-inindicator
8dc-inconnector
Whenthecomputerisoff,pressthisbuttontostarttheLenovoOneKeyRecoverysystemortheBIOSsetup
utility,ortoenterthebootmenu.Formoreinformation,refertoChapter5“LenovoOneKeyRecovery
system”onpage23
2Comboaudiojack
.
Connectaheadphoneorheadsetwitha3.5-mm(0.14-inch),4-poleplugtothecomboaudiojack.
Note:Thecomboaudiojackdoesnotsupportconventionalmicrophones.
3USB2.0connector
UsedtoconnectaUSB1.1or2.0device,suchasaUSBprinteroradigitalcamera.
Attention:WhenyouattachaUSBcabletothisconnector,makesurethattheUSBmarkisfacingupward.
Otherwisetheconnectormightbedamaged.
4AlwaysOnUSB2.0connector
Capableofchargingdigitaldeviceswhenthecomputerispoweredoff,orputinsleeporhibernationmode.
Note:Chargingstopswhenthecomputerisunpluggedandthebatterycapacitydropsbelow20%.Youcan
configurechargesettingsofthisconnectorinLenovoSettings.Fordetails,refertothesoftwareHelp.
5Opticaldiskdrive
Usetheopticaldrivetoreadorburnopticaldiscs.
5Removablebattery
Powersthecomputerwhenyourcomputerisnotpluggedin.
6Kensingtonminisecurityslot
ForattachingaKensingtonMiniSaver™Mobile(orcompatible)lock.
Note:Lockisnotsupplied.Whenpurchasingalock,chooseonethatutilizestheCleat™locking
mechanismandverifyitscompatibilitywiththeslotbeforepurchase.AlockutilizingtheT-Bar™locking
mechanismisnotcompatiblewiththeKensingtonminisecurityslot.
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7dc-inindicator
a
b b
c
IndicatorstatusIndicates
On
Off
8dc-inconnector
Thecomputerisbeingcharged.
Thecomputerisnotbeingcharged.
AttachthesuppliedACpoweradapterheretoprovidepowertothecomputerandchargethebatterypack.
Bottomview
Note:Y ourcomputermayhaveslightvariationsfromthefollowingillustration.
Figure6.Bottomview
1Opticaldrive/removablebatterylatch(spring-loaded)
(onselectmodels)
2Speakers
1Opticaldrivelatch(spring-loaded)
3Louver
Keeptheopticaldrivesecuredinplace..
2Speakers
Thebuilt-inspeakersprovidesoundiftheyareselectedastheplaybackdeviceandnoexternalplayback
deviceispluggedintothecomboaudiojack.Referto“Right-sideview”onpage4forthelocationof
thecomboaudiojack.
3Louver
Allowairtoenterthecomputerforcooling.
6UserGuide
Featuresandspecifications
ThistopicliststhehardwarefeaturesandspecificationsforallmodelsofLenovoV510–14IKBandLenovo
V510–15IKB.Somefeaturesorspecificationsaremodelspecificandmaynotapplytoyourcomputer.
Note:Featuresandspecificationsmaychangewithoutnotice.
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