Lenovo ideapad 330S-14AST User manual

Lenovo ideapad 330S
ideapad 330S-14AST
ideapad 330S-14AST U
ideapad 330S-14AST D
ideapad 330S-15AST
ideapad 330S-15AST U
ideapad 330S-15AST D
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 330S-15AST
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 (January 2018)
© Copyright Lenovo 2018.
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .........................................1
Top view ..................................................................................................................... 1
Left-side view ............................................................................................................ 7
Right-side view ........................................................................................................ 10
Bottom view ............................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 .............................................13
Configuring the operating system for the first time .......................................... 13
Operating system interfaces .................................................................................. 13
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ............................................ 16
Connecting to a wireless network ........................................................................ 18
Chapter 3. Recovery system ............................................................... 19
Push-button reset .................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ................................................................ 21
Frequently asked questions ................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 23
Trademarks .......................................................................................... 26

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

aIntegrated
camera
Use the camera for video communication or taking photos.
bBuilt-in
microphone
Capture sound which can be used for video conferencing,
voice narration, or audio recording.
cComputer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output.
dWireless LAN
antennas
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive
wireless radio signals.
eVentilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
fPower button Press this button to turn on/off the computer.
When the computer is on, press and hold this button for
more than 1 second, the computer will enter sleep mode,
press and hold it for more than 4 seconds, the computer
will be turned off.
gNumeric keypad
(Lenovo ideapad
330S-15AST)
For details, see “Using the keyboard” on page 4.
hFingerprint
reader (on select
models)
Registers fingerprints that can be used as passwords to
secure your computer.
iTouch 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 ( ).
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Using the keyboard
Numeric keypad (Lenovo ideapad 330S-15AST)
The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the
numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate
hotkeys.
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Mutes/unmutes the sound. Enables/disables airplane
mode.
Decreases the volume
level. Enables/disables camera.
Increases the volume level. Locks 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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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.
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + Space
(on select
models):
Adjusts the keyboard backlight.