Lenovo IdeaPad User Guide en-US Rev. AA00 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. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows® 8. If you are using other Windows operating systems, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you. • The features described in this guide are common to most models.
Lenovo IdeaPad 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............................................................................................................8 Front view ........................
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer S500 / S500 Touch c a c b d e f g Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from outside. Attention: • 2 Do not open the display panel 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.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. b Wireless antennas Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio. c Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. d Display Provides brilliant visual output. e Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. f Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
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. : Switches the active program. : Increases the volume level. Turns on/off the backlight of : the display. Closes the currently active : window. Projects to a connected : display. Refreshes the desktop or the : currently active window. Decreases display : brightness.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ a a Novo button b c d e 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 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 19. b Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by 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 any additional steps.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently a . 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port b . a b Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- a b c d a Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 9. b Combo audio jack Connects to headsets. Notes: • The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory card: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Attention: • • 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 a memory card in until it clicks into place.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- a b a Power indicator b Battery indicator Symbol Indicator status Meaning On (solid white) The computer is powered on. Blinking The computer is in sleep mode. Off The computer is powered off. On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge. Solid amber The battery has between 5% and 20% charge.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------a b 2 2 e a Battery latch manual c d e Keeps the battery pack secured in place. b Battery pack c Battery latch spring loaded Keeps the battery pack secured in place. d Ventilation slots Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. e Speakers Provide audio output.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time -------You need to configure the operating system when it is first used.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Charms and the charms bar ----------------------------------------------------------Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly. Charms include: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. The charms bar is the menu that contains the charms. To display the charms bar, do one of the following: • Move the cursor to the upper-right or lower-right corner until the charms bar is displayed. • Press the Windows key + C.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to 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 connected external devices, including digital cameras, TVs, and printers.
Chapter 2. Starting 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 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 panel.
Chapter 2. 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 bar, then select Settings 2 Select Power 16 → Shut down. .
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to a wireless network ---------------------------------------------To connect to a wireless network, do the following: 1 Ensure the airplane mode is turned off. If the airplane mode is turned on, press the hotkey ( ) to turn it off. 2 Open the charms bar and select Settings → . A list of available wireless networks will be displayed. 3 Click a network name in the list, and then click Connect.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Help and support --------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have questions about using the Windows operating system, refer to Windows Help and Support. To access Windows Help and Support, do one of the following: • Open the charms bar and select Settings; select Help on the Settings menu. • Press the Windows key + F1.
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required. Notes: • If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU/Linux operating system, Onekey Recovery system is not available.
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If Windows cannot be started, 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 System recovery and press Enter.
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? The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your computer contains safety precautions for using your computer. Read and follow all the precautions when using your computer.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails? If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the following steps: 1 Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process. 2 Check to see if the destination media is damaged.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting When do I need to change the boot mode? The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI mode. If you need to install a legacy Windows operating system (that is, any operating system before Windows 8) on your computer, 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.
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 the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - The computer power is on. (Press the power button again for confirmation.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen. • Are the operating system or programs installed correctly? If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. BIOS password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk.
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 used. - The speaker is selected as the playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy Management.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the battery pack and 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. I need to start the computer from a connected device, but the device does not appear on the boot device list.
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Notes • 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 systems, some operations may not apply to you. • The features described in this guide are common to most models.
Lenovo IdeaPad User Guide en-US Rev. AA00 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
