Lenovo ideapad 310S-14AST User manual

Lenovo ideapad
310S/510S
User Guide
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.

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Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first.
The latest electronic compliance and environmental information are available from the
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To download environmental information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration
Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows®10. If you are
using another 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. 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 used in this manual are for Lenovo ideapad 510S-14ISK unless
otherwise stated.
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the
actual product.
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First Edition (February 2016)
© Copyright Lenovo 2016.
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Lenovo
User Guide
User Guide
Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following
Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated.
Model name MT
Lenovo ideapad 310S-14AST 80UL
Lenovo ideapad 510S-14ISK 80TK
Lenovo ideapad 510S-14IKB 80UV
Lenovo ideapad 310S-14ISK 80UA
Lenovo ideapad 310S-14IKB 80UY

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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer..................................................................................... 1
Top view
......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Left-side view
................................................................................................................................................ 5
Right-side view
.............................................................................................................................................. 9
Bottom view
................................................................................................................................................. 11
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 ......................................................................................... 12
Configuring the operating system for the first time
.............................................................................. 12
Operating system interface
........................................................................................................................ 12
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down................................................................................ 14
Task and desktop management
................................................................................................................ 16
Connecting to a wireless network
............................................................................................................ 17
Get Started app
............................................................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 3. Recovery system .......................................................................................................... 18
Push-button reset......................................................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 20
Frequently asked questions
....................................................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting
.......................................................................................................................................... 22
Trademarks ...................................................................................................................................... 26

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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:
•Do not open the display panel beyond 180 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.

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Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos.
Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice
narration, or audio recording.
Note: Select models may have only one microphone, please refer to the actual product.
Wireless LAN antennas
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
Computer display Provides brilliant visual output.
Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that the ventilation slots are not blocked or else the computer may overheat.
Power button Press this button to turn on the computer.
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 F6 ( ).
Battery remaining capacity icon
1When the computer is shut down with the lid open, if the AC power adapter is plugged in
or any key is pressed and released (except the power button if on keyboard), the battery
remaining capacity icon will appear on the screen.
2The icon will display for 3 seconds and then disappear.
3The battery remaining capacity icon can be disabled in BIOS setup.
Note: If the computer is in ship mode, the battery remaining capacity icon will not appear.
Color
Icons Percent <= 20% Percent > 20%
Battery Icon orange green
Percentage Digit red green
Charger Icon (if AC is in) white white
Display Icon (DC mode)
15%
25%
Display Icon (AC mode)
15%
25%

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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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 + B: Activates the break function.
Fn + P: Activates the pause function.
Fn + C: Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + S: Activates the system request.
Fn + :Activates the Pgup key function.
Fn + :Activates the Pgdn key function.
Fn + :Activates the home key function.
Fn + :Activates the end key function.
Fn + Space
(on select models): Adjusts the keyboard backlight (off dim bright off).

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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. :Enables/disables the integrated
camera.
:Increases the volume level. :Locks the screen.
:Enables/disables the microphone. :
Toggles the display between the
computer and an external
display 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.