Lenovo ideapad 520S/320S User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • The latest electronic compliance and environmental information are available from the Lenovo compliance information Web sites. - To view compliance information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/compliance - To download environmental information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows® 10.
Lenovo User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated.
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .................................................................................... 1 Top view ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 Left-side view ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Right-side view.................................
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. Attention: • Do not open the display panel beyond 180 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.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. Computer display Provides brilliant visual output. Wireless LAN antennas Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals. Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys . The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + PrtSc: Activates the insert function. Fn + B: Activates the break function. Fn + P: Activates the pause function. Fn + C: Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Enables/disables the integrated camera. : Increases the volume level. : Locks the screen. : Enables/disables the microphone. : Toggles the display between the computer and an external display device. : Refreshes the desktop or the currently active window.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AC power adapter jack Connects to the AC power adapter. Battery status indicator AC power adapter status Disconnected Connected Indicator status Meaning Off The computer is in sleep mode or turned off; the battery has more than 20% charge. Solid amber The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. Fast blinking amber The battery has between 1% and 5% charge.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB device You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A/Type C) 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 has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Notes: • You can use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp tip) to gently press the Novo button. • For details, see “Recovery system” on page 16. Memory card slot Accepts memory cards (not supplied).
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: • 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 Insert the memory card until it touches the bottom of the slot.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. Speakers Provide audio output.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Note: Windows® 10 has an updated version. If you are using the updated version, some operations may be different. Please refer to the actual product. Configuring the operating system for the first time -----------You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Settings Settings lets you perform basic tasks. You can also search for more settings with the settings search box in the upper-right corner. To open the settings, do the following: • Open the start menu, and then select Settings . Personalize the start menu You can personalize the start menu with your favorite apps. To personalize the start menu, do the following: 1 Open the start menu and find the apps list on the left.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 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 If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the 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.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down the computer, do one of the following: • Open the start menu, and then select Power Shut down. • Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or sign out Shut down.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Task and desktop management ----------------------------------------------- Task view To open the task view, do one of the following: • Select the Task view button • Press the Windows key on the task bar. + Tab. Virtual desktop management Windows 10 supports the ability to create, manage and switch between virtual desktops. To create a new virtual desktop, do one of the following: • Open the task view, and then select New desktop.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Connecting to a wireless network -------------------------------------------Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do the following: 1 Press F7 ( 2 Click ) to disable airplane mode. on the lower-right corner of the task bar to open the network configuration page. Connecting to a wireless network After wireless has been enabled, the computer will automatically scan for available wireless networks and display them in the wireless network list.
Chapter 3. Recovery system Reset this PC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction Reset this PC is a built-in recovery tool that enables users to restore their operating system to its original state. This preserves their data and important customizations, without the need to back up their data in advance.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions ------------------------------------------------------This section lists frequently asked questions by category. Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? Read and follow all safety precautions included in Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: To view Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide, select the Companion (or Lenovo PC Manager) icon on the taskbar.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting I uninstalled a preinstalled software, but there is no significant increase in the free drive space. The copy of Windows running on your computer may be Compact-enabled. For computers with Compact-enabled Windows, the majority of files needed for preinstalled software are installed on the Recovery Partition and won’t be deleted through normal uninstallation.
Chapter 4. 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 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.) • If these items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 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 acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up. • Make sure that: - The Mute function is off. - The combo audio jack is not being used. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery pack problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Discharge and recharge the battery pack.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for four 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. The computer does not start from a device you want. • See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility.
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