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.
• 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 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

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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 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
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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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
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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.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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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: 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
6
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 + 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 + S + V: Set the battery Ship Mode.
Fn + Space
(on select
models):
Adjusts the keyboard backlight.
Default status: off
Operation Backlight
status
Backlight
brightness
Press for the first
time On
The backlight
brightness range
reaches 50%.
Press for the second
time On
The backlight
brightness range
reaches 100%.
Press for the third
time Off

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
7
Left-side view ---------------------------------------------------------------
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.
Connected
Slow blinking amber The battery is being charged. When
battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking
color changes to white.
Slow blinking white The battery has between 20% and 80%
charge and is still charging. When the
battery reaches 80% charge the light will
stop blinking.
Solid white The battery has more than 80% charge,
charging will continue until the battery
is fully charged.
cHDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a
display.

dUSB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices.
•If the battery charge is more than 20%, the USB port with a ( ) mark supports charging
of an external USB device, even when the computer is turned off.
•For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 9.
eType-C port (on
select models)
Type-C port supports:
• USB 3.1
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 9.
fCombo 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.
gPower status
indicator
Indicator Indicator status Meaning
Power status
indicator
On (solid white) The computer is powered on.
Blinking The computer is in sleep mode.
Off The computer is powered off.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Notes:
Notes:

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
9
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.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
10
Right-side view ------------------------------------------------------------
aNovo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the
System Recovery or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the
boot menu.
bMemory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 11.
cUSB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
• SD eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
•Insert only one card in the slot at a time.
•This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Inserting a memory card
Insert the memory card until it touches the bottom of the slot.
Removing a memory card
Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove
hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption.
Notes:

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
12
Bottom view ------------------------------------------------------------------
aVentilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked, or else overheating of the
computer may occur.
bSpeakers Provide audio output.

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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10
Configuring the operating system for the 
first time -------------------------------------------------------------------------
You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The
configuration process may include the procedures below:
• Accepting the end user license agreement
• Configuring the Internet connection
• Registering the operating system
• Creating a user account
Operating system interfaces -------------------------------------
The return of the Start menu
Windows 10 comes with a powerful and useful start menu. To open the start
menu, do one of the following:
• Select the Start button in the lower-left corner, the Start menu is displayed.
• Press the Windows key on the keyboard.

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10
14
The power button is on the Start menu, click it you can choose to shut down
or restart the computer, or put the computer into sleep mode.
Through the Start menu, you can locate all the installed apps or view the
frequently used apps.
The ACTION CENTER
Select the ACTION CENTER icon on the taskbar and the ACTION
CENTER is displayed.
From the ACTION CENTER, you can examine important notifications from
Windows and your apps. Moreover, you can change common settings
quickly.