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  • Lenovo IdeaPad S300 | (English) User Guide - Page 1
    Lenovo IdeaPad S300/S400/S405 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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    Note • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows® 7. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating
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    Learning the basics 7 First use...7 Using AC adapter and battery 9 Using the touchpad 11 Hotkeys ...14 Connecting external devices 16 Special keys and buttons 19 System status indicators 20 Securing your computer 22 Using Lenovo Quick Start 23 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 24 Wired
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view a b c d e f Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful NOT to leave pens or any
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    display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. d Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. e Built-in microphone f Touchpad The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings
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    Left-side view a b cd e a Novo button With the computer powered off, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Resuce system. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 27. b Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked
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    your computer Right-side view a b c d a Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see "Using memory cards (not supplied)" on page 16. b Combo audio jack Connects to headphones or headsets. The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view a System status indicators a For details, see "System status indicators" on page 20. 5
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    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view a b cd a Battery latch manual b Louvers c Battery latch spring loaded d Battery pack e Speakers e The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. The spring-loaded
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    First use „ Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. „ Connecting to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet
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    down or Smart Shutdown from the Start menu. Note: • By selecting Smart Shutdown instead of Shut down or Hibernate, you make your computer start more quickly next time you turn it on. • For installed system updates to take effect, do not select Smart Update. Select Shut down or Restart instead. 8
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    energy stored in the battery when you commence work. • The way you use your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. „ Charging the battery When you find that the battery power is low, you need to charge the battery or replace it
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    . To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment, pay attention to the following points: • Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain. • Do not attempt to disassemble the
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    d a bc a Touchpad b Left-click area c Right-click area 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 which can be implemented by clicking this area. Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing d . 11
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    Chapter 2. Learning the basics „ Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad contains two applications: Quick Notes and Wall Paper. To start Quick Notes or Wall Paper, slide four fingers to the left or right
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    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Starting Wall Paper To start Wall Paper, put four fingers slightly apart on the right of the touchpad and slide them quickly to the left. In Wall Paper, you can change to other default wall papers, or select pictures to set as the wall paper. 13
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    of the keyboard. By pressing the appropriate hotkey, you can change system settings instantly. The following describes the function of each hotkey. : the integrated camera. : Close active window or program. : Enable/Disable the touchpad. : Enable/Disable the built-in microphone. : Open
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    hotkey. However, you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility. To disable the hotkey mode: 1 Restart the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, immediately press Fn + F2 to enter the BIOS setup utility. 2 In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting
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    computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Note: • Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time. • This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Inserting a memory card Slide the memory card into the memory
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    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 installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing
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    barriers. To get the best possible connection speed, place the device as near your computer as possible. Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer Press to make configuration. Note: • When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to save battery power. • You need to
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    the basics Special keys and buttons a b „ Novo button a • When the computer is powered off, press this button to start the OneKey Rescue system. • In the Windows operating system, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 27
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    Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. a Power status indicator b Battery status indicator a b 20
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    Indicator status Meaning a Power On (solid The computer is powered on. white) Blinking The computer is in sleep mode. Off The computer is powered off. b Battery On (solid The battery has more than white) 20% charge. Solid amber The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. Fast blinking
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    to set the password, see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press Fn + F2 (when HotKey Mode is set to Enabled) or F2 (when HotKey Mode is set to Disabled) when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up. 22
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    is set to Disabled) to start Lenovo Quick Start. „ Exiting Lenovo Quick Start When you have finished using Lenovo Quick Start, you can either turn off the computer, or start the Windows operating system. To turn off the computer, click the button on the bottom left corner of the screen. To start the
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    network technology: connect without wiring. Wired connection Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable DSL Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. DSL is a family of related technologies that
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    a networking cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the networking cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently a. 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port b. a b a „ Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer. 25
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    LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area, providing highspeed broadband access without the need for cables. Note: Your computer may not support all wireless Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer. 26
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    launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Within the program, you can back up the system partition on the hard disk drive, other storage devices, or by creating recovery discs. Note: • The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your computer
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    if the integrated optical drive does not support disc creating, connect an appropriate external optical drive to your computer. • In Windows, press the Novo button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. • On the main screen, click Create Recovery Disc. • Choose the type of recovery disc(s). You can
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    recordable DVDs as the media. Also make sure your optical drive is compatible with the disc intended for use. • After recovery disc creation, number the discs appropriately for use in their correct order. The first disc created will be used to start the computer in the case of a system failure. 29
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    can be downloaded from Lenovo's consumer support Web site (http://consumersupport.lenovo.com). If your computer is pre-installed with Windows operating system, you can also find installation programs for some pre-installed software in the Application folder on D partition of the hard disk drive. How
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    be downloaded from Lenovo's consumer support Web site. If your computer is pre-installed with Windows operating system, you can also find device drivers for the operating system in the Driver folder on D partition of the hard disk drive. Lenovo's consumer support Web site contains the most updated
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    backed-up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to the original factory contents using OneKey Rescue system. If you still see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. My screen goes blank while the • Your screen saver or power management may
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    You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Sleep or hibernation problems The critical low-battery error • The battery power is getting
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    Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Computer screen problems The screen is blank. • Do the following: - If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on, press to make the screen brighter. - If the power indicator is in blinking, press the power button to
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    Chapter 5. Troubleshooting A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot Device Priority correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. •
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    enabled. In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility, make sure that the device is included in the Boot Device Priority list. • Press Fn + F12 (when HotKey Mode is set to Enabled) or F12 (when HotKey Mode is set to Disabled) when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up
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    trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey VeriFace Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or
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    ©Lenovo China 2012 New World. New Thinking.TM www.lenovo.com V1.0_en-US
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Lenovo IdeaPad
S300/S400/S405
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
User Guide
V1.0