Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR User manual

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Lenovo
ideapad 300S-11IBR
User Guide
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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.
• This manual does not include Windows operating system information, you can
visit http://support.lenovo.com for further detailed information.
• 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.
• The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer
to the actual product.
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First Edition (July 2015)
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ......................................... 1
Top view ..................................................................................................................... 1
Left-side view ............................................................................................................ 5
Right-side view .......................................................................................................... 8
Bottom view ............................................................................................................. 11
Chapter 2. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ..................................12
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting ................................................................ 14
Frequently asked questions ................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 18
Trademarks ........................................................................................... 21

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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c
d
ab
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.

aIntegrated
camera (on select
models)
Use the camera for video communication.
bBuilt-in
microphones
Capture sound which can be used for video conferencing,
voice narration, or audio recording.
cDisplay The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output.
dTouch pad The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
Touch pad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your
fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want
the pointer to move.
Touch pad buttons: The functions of the left/right side
correspond to those of the left/right mouse button on a
conventional mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touch pad by pressing F6 ( ).
eWireless LAN
antennas
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive
wireless radio signals.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
3
Using the keyboard
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 display
brightness.
: Enables/disables the touch
pad. : Increases display brightness.
Note: If you changed the Hotkey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility,
you will need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
4
Function key combinations
Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features
instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a; then press one of the
function keys b.
a
b
The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + PgUp: Activates the Home function.
Fn + PgDn: Activates the End function.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Left-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
a b
c
d e
aKensington slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect
your computer from theft and unauthorized use.
You can attach a security lock to your computer to help
prevent it from being removed without your permission.
For details on installing the security lock, please refer to
the instructions shipped with the security lock that you
have purchased.
bAC power adapter
jack
Connects to the AC power adapter.
cUSB port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 6.
dMemory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 7.
eCombo audio
jack
Connects to headsets.
•The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
•The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are
connected, due to different industry standards.
Notes:

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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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 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.