Lenovo ideapad 100S-14IBR User manual

ideapad
100S-14IBR
User Guide
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.

Notes
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Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first.
•The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not
be available on your computer or your computer may include features that are not
described in this user guide.
Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows®10. 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 illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the
actual product.
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First Edition (September 2015)
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer..................................................................................... 1
Top view...............................
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Left-side view ..........
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Right-side view
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Bottom view................
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 ......................................................................................... 10
Configuring the operating system for the first time
.............................................................................. 10
Operating system interface
........................................................................................................................ 10
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down
................................................................................ 12
Task and desktop management
. ............................................................................................................... 14
Connecting to a wireless network
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Get Started app
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Chapter 3. Recovery system .......................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 18
Frequently asked questions
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Troubleshooting
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Trademarks ...................................................................................................................................... 24

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
Attention:
•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.

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Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos.
Built-in microphone 
(with noise reduction)
Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice
narration, or audio recording.
Wireless LAN antennas
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
Computer display Provides brilliant visual output.
Power button Press this button to turn on the computer.
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.
Note: For details, see “Recovery system” on page 16.
System status indicators
Symbol Indicator Indicator
status
Charge
status Meaning
Power
On 
(solid white) --- The computer is powered on.
Blinking --- The computer is in sleep mode.
Off --- The computer is powered off.
Battery
On 
(solid white)Charging The battery has more than 80% charge.
On 
(solid amber) Discharging The battery has between 5% and 
20% charge.
Blinking
slowly
(white)
Charging
The battery has between 20% and 80%
charge. When the battery reaches 80%
charge, the light will stop blinking.
However, charging will continue until
the battery is fully charged.
Blinking
slowly
(amber)
Charging
The battery has less than 20% charge.
When the battery charge reaches 20%,
the blinking color will change to white.
Blinking
quickly
(amber)
Discharging The battery has less than 5% charge.
Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Touchpad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over
the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move.
Touchpad buttons: The functions of the left/right side correspond to
that of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing .

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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 + Home: Activates the pause function.
Fn + End: Activates the break function.
Fn + PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activates the insert function.

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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. : Displays all currently active apps.
:Increases the volume level. :Turns on/off the backlight of the
LCD screen.
:Closes the currently active
window. :Toggles the display between the
computer and an external device.
:Refreshes the desktop or the
currently active window. :Decreases the display brightness.
:Enables/disables the touchpad. :Increases the display brightness.
Setting hotkey mode
By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey. However,
you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility.
To disable the hotkey mode:
1Shut down the computer.
2Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
3In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of HotKey
Mode from Enabled to Disabled.
4Open 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 function.

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Left-side view--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AC power adapter jack Connects to the AC power adapter.
USB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 6.
HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an external display.
Micro SD card slot Accepts a micro SD card (not supplied).
Note: For details, see “Using a micro SD card (not supplied)” on page 7.

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Connecting USB device
Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices.
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.
Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after it has been connected, and then installs the driver
automatically. However, some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting. Check
the documentation provided by the device’s manufacturer before connecting the device.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring
data to that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the Windows
notification area to remove the device before disconnecting.
Note: If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source before connecting it.
Otherwise, the device may not be recognized.

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Using a micro SD card (not supplied)
Your computer supports micro Secure Digital (SD) cards.
Notes:
•Insert only one card into the slot at a time.
•This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Inserting a card
Slide the card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a card
1Push the card in until you hear a click.
2Gently pull the memory card out of the slot.
Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove hardware and eject
media utility to avoid data corruption.

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Right-side view----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Combo audio jack Connects to headsets.
Notes:
•The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
•The recording function might not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected,
due to different industry standards.
USB ports Connect to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 6.

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Bottom view------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Speakers Provide audio output.

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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10
Configuring the operating system for the first time-----------------
You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used.
The configuration process may include the procedures below:
• Accepting the end user license agreement
• Configuring the Internet connection
• Registering the operating system
• Creating a user account
Operating system interface ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Windows 10 comes with a powerful and useful start menu.
To open the start menu, do one of the following:
• Press the Windows key on the keyboard.
• Select Start on the lower-left corner of the desktop.
Get Started app Start button
Settings button Search box
Power button Task view button
All apps button

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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:
1Open the start menu, and then select All apps to display the apps list.
2Right click the app you want to add to the start menu, and then select Pin to Start.
Note: You can also drag apps from the Most used or All apps columns to add them to the start menu.

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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.
• Press the Power button.
• Open the start menu, and then select Power Sleep.
Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep mode)
before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage
the hard disk, causing loss of data.
To wake the computer, do one of the following:
• Press any key on the keyboard.
• Press the Power button.

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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 PowerShut down.
• Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or sign out 
Shut down.

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Task and desktop management-------------------------------------------------------------------
Task view
To open the task view, do one of the following:
• Select the Task view button on the task bar.
• Press the Windows key + 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.
• Press the Windows key + Ctrl + D.
To switch between different desktops, do one of the following:
• Open the task view and select the desktop you want active.
• Press the Windows key + Ctrl + / to scroll through the desktops you’ve created.

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Connecting to a wireless network ------------------------------------------------------------
Enabling wireless connection
To enable wireless functions, do the following:
1Press F7 ( ) to disable airplane mode.
2Click 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. 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 service provider (ISP) for the security
key or passphrase.
Get Started app ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Windows 10 also provides the Get Started app to explain the new features of Windows 10. You
can find it on the start menu.
To open the Get Started app, do one of the following:
• Open the start menu and select Get Started .
•Pre ssFn + F1 (depending on your keyboard layout).

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Chapter 3. Recovery system
Introduction
Push-button reset 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.
The following Push-button reset features are available to users from multiple locations within
Windows:
Refreshing the computer
Fixes software problems by reinstalling the factory default configuration. This preserves the
user’s data, important settings, and any Windows Store apps previously purchased from the
Windows Store.
Resetting the computer
Prepares the computer for recycling or transfer of ownership. This reinstalls the factory default
configuration and returns all user data and applications to the state of their original Out-of-Box
Experience (OOBE).
Using Push-button reset
Push-button reset can be launched using one of the following methods:
• Novo button:
- Shut down the computer and wait at least five seconds. Press the Novo button and then
select System Recovery.
•Settings:
-Settings Update & security Recovery Advanced startup select Restart now.
For more instructions, see the Windows Help and Support file on your computer.
When I purchased my computer, it included a copy of Windows. How can I determine whether the
copy of Windows is preinstalled by Lenovo?
On the outside of the sales package of your computer, you should find a label containing
configuration information for your computer. Check the printed string next to OS. If it contains
Windows or WIN, the copy of Windows was preinstalled by Lenovo.
What is the Recovery Partition?
If your computer is preinstalled with any version of Windows 10, the storage device of your
computer contains a Recovery Partition. This partition contains the image file of the preinstalled
Windows operating system. In cases of system failure, you can use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery
system or the Windows Reset feature to restore the operating system to its factory status.
Note: The Recovery Partition is not assigned a drive letter and cannot be accessed through Windows File
Explorer.