Lenovo ideapad 100S User manual

Lenovo
ideapad 100S
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
User Guide
ideapad 100S-11IBY

First Edition (July 2015)
© Copyright Lenovo 2015.
LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General
Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set
forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com.
Regulatory Notice
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.
Notes
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The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer..................................................................................... 1
Top view ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Left-side view ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Right-side view.............................................................................................................................................. 6
Bottom view................................................................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System................................................................................ 8
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 9
Frequently asked questions......................................................................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Trademarks ...................................................................................................................................... 15

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Attention:
•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.
Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
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aIntegrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos.
bBuilt-in microphone
(with noise reduction)
Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice
narration, or audio recording.
cWireless LAN antennas
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
dComputer display Provides brilliant visual output.
ePower button Press this button to turn on the computer.
fSystem 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.
Discharging The battery has more than 20% 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)
Charging/
Discharging The battery has less than 5% charge.

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gNovo button When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, 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 “Lenovo OneKey Recovery System” on page 8.
hTouchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
One piece multi-touch ClickPad: To move the pointer on the screen,
slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the
pointer to move.
Left-click area: Clicking in this area corresponds to the functions of
clicking the left button on a conventional mouse.
Right-click area: Clicking in this area corresponds to the functions of
clicking the right button on a conventional mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing .

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Keyboard function keys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys.
: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.
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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 touch pad. : Increases the display brightness.

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Left-side view--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Using a micro SD card (not supplied)
Your computer supports micro Secure Digital (SD) cards.
Inserting a memory card
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a memory card
1Push the memory card in until you hear a click.
2Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
aAC power adapter jack Connect the AC power adapter here.
bHDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an external
display.
cCombo 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.
dMicro SD card slot Accepts a micro SD card (not supplied).
Note: For details, see “Using a micro SD card (not supplied)” on page 5.
Notes:
•Insert only one card in the slot at a time.
•This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth and so on.).
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Connecting USB device
Your computer comes with two 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.
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.
aUSB port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 6.
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.
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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