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- Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 1
Lenovo IdeaPad S310/S410/S415/ S400 Touch/ S415 Touch User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 2
• To refer to it, go to http://support.lenovo.com and click User guides and manuals. First Edition (June 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2013. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 3
computer to sleep or shutting it down 22 Help and support ...24 Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet 25 Wired connection ...25 Wireless connection 27 Chapter 5. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 29 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 31 Frequently asked questions 31 Troubleshooting ...34 Trademarks 39 i - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 4
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beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged. 1 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 6
of wireless radio. c Computer 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 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 7
, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see "Chapter 5. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system" on page 29. b Fan louvers Connect to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting USB devices" on page 14. 3 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 8
memory cards (not supplied)" on page 13. b Combo audio jack Connects to headphones or headsets. The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones. c USB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see "Connecting USB devices" on page 14. d - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 9
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view a System status indicators a For details, see "System status indicators" on page 17. 5 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 10
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 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 11
the basics 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 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 12
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 with a fully charged - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 13
. 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 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 14
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad 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 function corresponds to that of the left - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 15
, you can change system settings instantly. The following describes the function of each hotkey. : Mute/Unmute. : Decrease sound volume. : Increase sound volume. : Refresh desktop or Web pages. : Enable/disable Airplane mode. : Turn on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. : Close active - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 16
Setup. 3 In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled. 4 Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes. Note: When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access the corresponding hotkey - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 17
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 card slot until it clicks into place. Removing a memory card 1 Push the memory card until you hear a click. 2 Gently pull the - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 18
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 any a power source before connecting it. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized. 14 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 19
Bluetooth enabled devices (on select models) If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook the Bluetooth function, turn it off to save battery power. • You need to pair the Bluetooth - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 20
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons a Novo button a • When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see "Chapter 5. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system" on page 29. 16 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 21
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 17 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 22
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 amber The battery has less than 5% charge. Slow blinking amber The battery is being charged. When battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 23
system interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start screen and the Windows desktop. To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following: • Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen. • Press the Windows button. • Press the Windows key - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 24
lower-right corner until the charms bar is displayed. • Use one finger to swipe in from the right edge of the screen until the charms bar is displayed. • Press Windows key + C. Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for, including apps, settings and files - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 25
your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices, including digital cameras, TVs, or printers. Settings charm The - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 26
to use Windows 8 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 the computer, do one of the following: • Press the power button. • Press any key on the keyboard. • Press the Windows button. 22 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 27
Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8 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: 1 Open the charms, select Settings . 2 Select Power → Shut down. 23 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 28
3. Starting to use Windows 8 Help and support If you have problem about the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + F1. You can read the Windows - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 29
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 bring highspeed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines. Hardware - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 30
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. 26 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 31
or small group of buildings. An access point is necessary for the connection. WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area, providing highspeed broadband access without the need for cables. Note: Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods. 27 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 32
wireless network list. To connect to a wireless network, click the network name in the list, and then click Connect. Note: Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for connection. To connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 33
created back-up point. To restore the system partition: 1 Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. 2 Click System Recovery. The computer will restart to the recovery environment. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 34
Chapter 5. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button. From the Novo button menu, select the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system and press Enter. 30 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 35
find the installation program there, download it from Lenovo consumer support Website. Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer? If your computer is preinstalled with a Windows operating system, Lenovo provides drivers for the hardware devices that you need on the - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 36
the BIOS setup utility: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup. How can I change the boot mode? There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy. To change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu. 32 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 37
, you must change the boot mode to Legacy support. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See "Chapter 3. Getting help and service" of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. 33 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 38
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. • If the screen is blank, make sure that: - The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - The computer power - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 39
. 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 problems The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 40
the solution in the next problem "The screen is unreadable or distorted." - Press F9 ( ) to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off. The screen is unreadable or distorted. • Make sure that: - The display device driver is installed correctly. - The screen resolution and color quality are - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 41
surge protector in the battery might be active. operate with a fully charged Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the battery. protector; then turn on the computer again. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 42
Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. The computer does not start from a device you want. The connected external device does not work. • To turn you are working on the network. • See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility. Make sure that the UEFI in the BIOS setup utility - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 43
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 - Lenovo S415 Laptop | User Guide - IdeaPad S310, S410, S415, S400 Touch, S415 Tou - Page 44
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Read the safety notices and important tips in the
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