Lenovo ideapad 320-17AST User manual

Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
Lenovo ideapad 320
ideapad 320-17AST/ideapad 320H-17AST/
ideapad 320L-17AST/ideapad 320R-17AST/
ideapad 320E-17AST/ideapad 320-17ABR/
ideapad 320H-17ABR/ideapad 320L-17ABR/
ideapad 320R-17ABR/ideapad 320E-17ABR
User Guide
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Read the safety noticesand important tipsin the
included manualsbefore using your computer.

Notes
• 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 Lenovo compliance information Web sites.
- To view compliance information go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/compliance
- 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 320-17ABR unless
otherwise stated.
• The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. The
screenshots of operating system are for reference only. Please refer to the actual
product.
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First Edition (March 2017)
© Copyright Lenovo 2017.
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.

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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ......................................... 1
Top view.......................................................................................................................1
Left-side view ..............................................................................................................6
Right-side view..........................................................................................................12
Bottom view ...............................................................................................................13
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 ............................................. 14
Configuring the operating system for the first time ............................................14
Operating system interfaces ....................................................................................14
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down..............................................17
Connecting to a wireless network ..........................................................................19
Get help from Windows...........................................................................................20
Chapter 3. Recovery system ............................................................... 21
Lenovo OneKey Recovery system..........................................................................21
Push-button reset ......................................................................................................23
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ................................................................ 26
Frequently asked questions .....................................................................................26
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................29
Appendix A. CRU instructions ............................................................ 32
Replacing the optical drive ......................................................................................33
Trademarks .......................................................................................... 36

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top v iew --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Attention:
•Do not open the display panel beyond 170 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.
bBuilt-in
microphone
Capture 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.
d Computer display
The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output.
eVentilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked, or else overheating of the
computer may occur.
fTouch 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 ( ).
gPower Key Press this key to turn on/off the computer.
By default, when the computer is on, press and hold this
key for more than 1 second, the computer will enter sleep
mode, press and hold it for more than 5 seconds, the
computer will be turned off.
hNumeric keypad For details, see “Using the keyboard” on page 3.
iFingerprint
reader (on select
models)
Registers fingerprints that can be used as passwords to
secure your computer.

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Using the keyboard
Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a
numeric keypad incorporated into its standard keyboard.
Numeric keypad
The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the
numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
4
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. :Enables/disables camera.
:Increases the volume level. :Locks/unlocks the LCD
screen.
:Enables/disables
microphone. :
Enables the external
projector or dangles the
external display.
:Refreshes page. :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.

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5
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.
The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + B: Activate the break function.
Fn + P: Activate the pause function.
Fn + C: Enable/Disable the scroll lock.
Fn + Y: Activate the system request.
Fn + S + V: Set the battery Ship Mode.
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Left-side view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
ideapad 320-17AST/ideapad 320H-17AST/ideapad 320L-17AST/
ideapad 320R-17AST/ideapad 320E-17AST
ideapad 320-17ABR/ideapad 320H-17ABR/ideapad 320L-17ABR/
ideapad 320R-17ABR/ideapad 320E-17ABR
aAC power
adapter jack
Connects to the AC power adapter.
bBattery/Charging
status indicator
AC power
adapter status
Indicator status Meaning
Disconnected
Off The computer is in sleep mode or
turned off; The battery has more
than 20% charge.
Solid amber The battery has between 5% and
20% charge.
Fast blinking amber The battery has between 1% and 5%
charge.
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