Lenovo IdeaPad S310 User manual

Machine type: 10151/F0AF
Version 1.0 2013.06
Lenovo S310
Safety, Warranty, and
Setup Guide
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First Edition (August 2013)
© Copyright Lenovo 2013.
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Lenovo computer Mouse Keyboard
PublicationsPower cord/
ac power adapter
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Refer to the electronic User Guide for detailed product information:
1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Click “Guides & Manuals”.
Note: Recovery discs are not provided. Instead, everything needed
for recovering factory-installed files and applications is provided in
the Lenovo partition on your hard disk drive. If you decide to remove
the Lenovo partition, be sure to create a recovery disc first. For more
information, see “Recovery information” in the User Guide. See
“Accessing your User Guide” for instructions on opening the electronic
User Guide provided on your computer.
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Connector, control, and indicator locations
Note: The locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on your
computer might be slightly different from the illustrations.
Front
1
2
3
4567
8
9
10
11
12
13
Integrated camera indicator
Integrated camera
Integrated microphone
Power switch
Brightness +/auto adjusting controls 1
Brightness -
VGA in control
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Internal speaker
Card reader (available in some models)
USB connector
Headphone connector
Microphone connector
USB connector
1Auto adjusting controls is only enabled when the computer is used as a monitor.
Rear
1
2
3 4 5 6 7
8
Optical drive
Integrated cable lock slot
USB connectors (4)
Power cord connector
Ethernet connector
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VGA in connector
HDMI out connector
System stand
Attention: Never block or cover the ventilation slots, especially the
ventilation slots beneath the computer handle. Blocking the ventilation
slots will cause the computer to overheat.
Initial setup instructions
Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might not have all
the connectors that are described in this section.
1. Connect the mouse cable to a USB connector.
USB 2.0 connector
Note: If you are using a wireless mouse, set up your wireless mouse by
referring to the following illustrations. Your wireless mouse might look
slightly different from the illustrations.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Figure 1. Steps to install a wireless mouse
1. Open the mouse battery-compartment cover.
2. Remove the USB dongle from the mouse.
3. Connect the USB dongle to any USB connector on the computer.
4. Insert two AAA batteries into the mouse.
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5. Close the mouse battery-compartment cover.
6. Slide the power switch on the mouse to the On position.
2. Connect the keyboard cable to a USB connector.
USB 2.0 connector
Note: If you are using a wireless keyboard, set up your wireless keyboard
by referring to the following illustrations. Your wireless keyboard might look
slightly different from the illustrations.
1. 2. 3.
Figure 2. Steps to install a wireless keyboard
1. Open the keyboard battery-compartment cover.
2. Insert two AAA batteries into the keyboard.
3. Close the keyboard battery-compartment cover.
3. If you have audio devices, attach them using the following instructions.
Microphone connector: Use this connector to attach a microphone to
your computer to record sound or use speech-recognition software.
Headphone connector: Use this connector to attach headphones to
your computer to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing
anyone.
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4. If you have powered speakers with an ac power adapter, do the following:
a. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers, if necessary. On some
speakers, this cable is permanently attached.
b. Connect the ac power adapter cable to the speakers.
c. Connect the speakers to the headphone connector on the computer.
d. Connect the ac power adapter to the ac power source.
5. If you have any additional devices, connect them to the appropriate connectors.
Your computer might not have all connectors that are shown.
USB 2.0 connector: Use this connector to attach a device that requires
a USB 2.0 connector, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a printer,
or a personal digital assistant (PDA).
Serial port: Use this port to attach an external modem, a serial printer,
or other devices that use a 9-pin serial port.
Ethernet connector: Use this connector to attach the computer to an
Ethernet-type local area network or to a cable modem.
Important: To operate the computer within FCC limits when it is
connected to an Ethernet network, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
6. Connect the ac power adapter to the computer first and then to a properly-
grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely
and completely plugged into receptacles.
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7. If your computer comes with a frame stand, pull the frame stand open and
adjust the position of the computer at an angle between 10° and 20° from the
vertical position.
CAUTION: Make sure that the angle of the computer is at least 10°
from the vertical position; otherwise, the computer might be unstable and
tip over.
8. Press the power switch on the front of the computer.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Accessing your user guide
Your user guide contains detailed information about your computer. To access your
user guide, do the following:
Windows® 8:
• Fromthedesktop
Click or tap Manual icon to open the User Guide.
• FromthedesktoportheStartscreen
1. Move the cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to
display the charms, and then click Search. If you are using a touch screen,
swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms, and then
tap Search.
2. From the APP screen, click or tap Manual icon to open the User Guide.
User Guides are available in additional languages from the Lenovo Web site.
See “Downloading publications” for additional information.
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Read this guide before using your computer
This guide provides critical safety and regulatory information for Lenovo computers
and instructions on how to access electronic versions of the publications
developed for your computer.
Read first — regulatory information
Computer models equipped with wireless communications comply with the radio
frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved
for wireless use. In addition, if your product contains a telecom modem, it complies
with the requirements for connection to the telephone network in your country.
Be sure to read the Regulatory Notice for your country or region before using
the wireless devices contained in your computer. To obtain a PDF version of the
Regulatory Notice, refer to the “Downloading publications” section below.
Downloading publications
Electronic versions of your computer publications are available from the Lenovo
Support Web site. To download the publications for your computer, go to
http://www.lenovo.com/support and follow the instructions on the screen.
Service and Support information
The following information describes the technical support that is available for your
product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of your product. Refer to
the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. See
“Lenovo Limited Warranty notice” later in this document for details on accessing
the full warranty.
Online technical support
Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
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