Lenovo ideapad 530S User manual

Lenovo ideapad 530S
530S-14IKB
530S-14ARR
530S-15IKB
User Guide

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.
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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 530S-15IKB
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 (December 2017)
© Copyright Lenovo 2017.
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Lenovo
User Guide
Instructionsand technical information in thismanual are applicable to the following 
Lenovo notebook computersunless otherwise stated.
Model name MT
530S-14IKB
81EU
530SH-14IKB
530SL-14IKB
530SR-14IKB
530SE-14IKB
530S-15IKB
81EV
530SH-15IKB
530SL-15IKB
530SR-15IKB
530SE-15IKB
530S-14ARR 81H1

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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
Get help from Windows ......................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3. Recovery system ............................................................... 20
Push-button reset .................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ................................................................ 22
Frequently asked questions ................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 24
Trademarks .......................................................................................... 27

1
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 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.
bComputer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output.
cWireless LAN
antennas
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive
wireless radio signals.
dBuilt-in
microphone
Capture sound which can be used for video conferencing,
voice narration, or audio recording.
eVentilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
fPower Key Press this key to turn on/off the computer.
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 4 seconds, the computer will be
turned off.
gFingerprint
reader (on select
models)
Registers fingerprints that can be used as passwords to
secure your computer.
hTouch 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 ( ).
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
2

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
3
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.
Battery ≤
10%
11% < Battery ≤
20%
21% < Battery <
100%
Battery Icon
(DC mode) red orange green
Battery Icon
(AC mode) green green green
Display Icon
(DC mode)
Display Icon
(AC mode)

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.