Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL User manual

Lenovo
ideapad 730S-13IW
L
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.
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• 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.
•Microsoft
®makes periodic feature changes to the Windows operating system
through Windows Update. As a result, some information in this guide may
become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources for the latest information.
• The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer
to the actual product.
First Edition (June 2018)
© Copyright Lenovo 2018.
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .........................................1
Top view ..................................................................................................................... 1
Left-side view ............................................................................................................ 3
Right-side view .......................................................................................................... 4
Bottom view ............................................................................................................... 5
Status indicators ........................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer ........................................... 8
Microsoft resources for Windows ........................................................................... 8
Windows 10 desktop components .......................................................................... 9
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ............................................ 11
Connecting to a wireless network ........................................................................ 12
Using the keyboard ................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows ................................... 16
Restoring from a system restore point ................................................................. 17
Resetting your computer ........................................................................................ 18
Using a recovery drive to restore or recover Windows ..................................... 19
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ................................................................ 20
Display problems .................................................................................................... 20
Sleep problems ........................................................................................................ 21
Battery pack problems ............................................................................................ 22
Sound problems ...................................................................................................... 22
Other problems ........................................................................................................ 22
Trademarks .......................................................................................... 24

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view -------------------------------------------------------------------------
a
b
c
d
Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
Figure 1. Top view - Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL
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 between the display panel and the keyboard.
Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged.

aIntegrated
camera
The integrated camera can be used for video conferencing.
bBuilt-in
microphone
Capture sound for video conferencing, voice narration, or
audio recording.
cComputer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output.
dWireless LAN
antennas
The wireless antennas are connected with the built-in
wireless adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
eVentilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
fPower button Press this button to turn on the computer.
When Windows is running, press the Power button to put
the computer into sleep mode.
gFingerprint
reader
Registers fingerprints that can be used as passwords to
secure your computer.
hTouch pad and
click buttons
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.
Click buttons: The functions of the Click buttons
correspond to those of the left and right mouse buttons on
a computer mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touch pad by pressing F6 ( ).
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Left-side view ---------------------------------------------------------------
a b
aac power adapter
jack/Type-C port
This jack can be used as both ac power adapter jack and
Type-C port, supporting USB 3.1.
bCombo 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.
Figure 2. Left-side view - Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL
Notes:

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Right-side view ------------------------------------------------------------
acb
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.
b
/
c
USB (Type-C)
port
The USB (Type-C) connectors support both the USB Type-
C™standard and Thunderbolt™3 technology. With a
compatible USB-C cable, you can use this connector to
transfer data, charge your device, or connect your
computer to external displays. Both connectors are also
compatible with DisplayPort®standard: this means you
can connect a high-performance monitor, a directdrive
monitor, or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector.
Note: Port bhas the “Always On USB” feature, which allows you to charge your external
devices even when your computer is turned off.
Figure 3. Right-side view - Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL

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Bottom view ------------------------------------------------------------------
a
bb
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.
Figure 4. Bottom view - Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL

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Status indicators ---------------------------------------------------------
This section helps you locate and identify the various status indicators on
your computer.
2 3
1
4
aCamera status
indicator
When this indicator is on, the camera is in use.
Figure 5. Indicators - Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL

bBattery/Charging
status indicator
ac power
adapter
status
Indicator status Meaning
Disconnected
Off The battery is not charging.
Connected
Solid amber The battery has between 1% and 90%
charge and is still charging.
Solid white The battery has more than 90% charge,
charging will continue until the battery
is fully charged.
cPower status
indicator
Indicator Indicator status Meaning
Power status
indicator
On (solid white) The computer is powered on and the
battery has between 21% and 100%
charge.
On (solid amber) The computer is powered on and the
battery has between 1% and 20% charge.
Slow blinking amber The computer is in sleep mode and the
battery has between 1% and 20% charge.
Slow blinking white The computer is in sleep mode and the
battery has between 21% and 100%
charge.
Off The computer is powered off.
dCaps Lock
indicator
When this indicator is on, you can type uppercase letters
directly.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer
Microsoft resources for Windows ---------------------------
Microsoft provides a comprehensive set of information about Windows.
• The preinstalled Tips app provides new features and tips for Windows.
You can start the Tips app by typing “Tips” in the search box of your
Windows desktop and selecting the matching results.
• The preinstalled Get Help app provides support and assistance for using
Windows. You can start the Get Help app by typing “Get Help” in the
search box of your Windows desktop and selecting the matching result. You
must be connected to the Internet to use the Get Help app.
• The Microsoft support Web site https://support.microsoft.com/ provides
comprehensive helpful information about Windows.

Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer
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Windows 10 desktop components ---------------------------
aSettings button bPower button
cStart button dSearch box
eTask view button fWireless status icon
gBattery status icon hAction center
Figure 6. Windows 10 desktop
Settings button
Settings lets you perform basic tasks. You can also search for more settings
using the settings search box.
Battery status icon
You can move your pointer to this icon to check the battery status. The
battery status icon displays the percentage of battery power remaining and
how long you can use your computer before you must charge the battery.

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Wireless status icon
This icon shows the status of your computer’s wireless connection.
•Your computer is not connected to any wireless network.
•Your computer is connected to a wireless network.
•Airplane mode is on.
Action center
Here you can find important notifications from Windows and your apps.
You can also change common settings quickly.

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Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it
down --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep
or shut it down.
Putting your computer to sleep
When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it to resume use,
bypassing the startup process.
To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:
• Close the display lid.
• Press and hold the power button for 1 second.
• Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start button.
Select Power Sleep.
Note: Put your computer to sleep before you move it. Moving your computer while the hard
disk drive is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data.
To wake up the computer, do one of the following:
• Press any key on the keyboard.
• Press the power button.
Shutting down the computer
If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down.
To shut down your computer, do one of the following:
• Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start button.
Select Power Shut down.
• Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or
sign out Shut down.

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Connecting to a wireless network ---------------------------
Wireless connection is the transfer of data using radio waves instead of
cables.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Your computer comes with a built-in Wi-Fi network card to help you
establish wireless connections and monitor connection status.
1Click the wireless icon in the notification area.
Note: If the wireless icon is not displayed, airplane mode may be turned on.
2Select the network name you want to connect to and click Connect.
3Enter the security key when prompted and click Next.
Turning on/off airplane mode
• Press F7 on the keyboard.
•ClickStart Settings Network & Internet Airplane mode. Slide the
toggle for Airplane mode to turn it on or off.
• In action center, click the Airplane mode button to turn it on or off.

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Using the keyboard -----------------------------------------------------
Hotkeys
Some keys on the keyboard are printed with symbols. These keys are called
hotkeys and can be pressed alone to change certain settings quickly.
Note: Some hotkeys share keys with function keys (F1 to F12). If Hotkey mode is set as
disabled in the BIOS setup utility, you need to press the Fn key with these hotkeys to
access certain settings.
Figure 7. Hotkeys - Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL
Hotkey Function
Mutes/unmutes the sound.
/Increases/decreases the volume level.
Enables/disables built-in microphones.
Refreshes page.
Enables/disables the touch pad.
Turns on/off airplane mode.
Enables/disables the integrated camera.
Locks/unlocks the LCD screen.
Switches display devices.

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Setting hotkey mode
The Hotkey Mode setting in the BIOS setup utility determines whether
hotkeys takes precedence over function keys.
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 to Enabled or Disabled.
4Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes.
/Increases/decreases display brightness.
Enables the print screen function.
Enables the insert function.
Fn + Space: Adjusts the keyboard backlight.
Note: The keyboard backlight can be customized in CUE (software).
Hotkey Function

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Hidden keys
Some character keys on your keyboard can be used with the Fn key to enable
certain settings. These keys are called hidden keys.
Fn + B: Activates the break function.
Fn + P: Activates the pause function.
Fn + S: Activates the system request.
Fn + Q: Activates the Quiet Mode.
Figure 8. Hidden keys - Lenovo ideapad 730S-13IWL

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Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows
This chapter provides information about the recovery options for
Windows 10.
You may need to recover or restore Windows if you encounter the following
situations:
• Your computer cannot start properly.
• Your computer does not work well after installing apps, drivers, or updates.
Windows 10 provides several options for you to recover or restore Windows.
The following table helps you decide which option to use if you’re having
problems with your computer.
Problem Available options
Your computer isn’t working well after
installing apps, drivers, or updates.
Restore from a system restore point.
Your computer isn’t working well and
you don’t know what is causing the
problem.
Reset your computer.
Windows cannot start properly. Use a recovery drive to recover or
restore your computer.
You want to recycle or donate your
computer.
Reset your computer.