Lenovo IdeaPad S210 User manual

Lenovo IdeaPad
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Rev. AA00
User Guide

First Edition (March 2013)
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operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating
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Lenovo IdeaPad
User Guide
Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following
Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated.
Model name MT
IdeaPad S210 20256, 80AN
IdeaPad S210 Touch 20257, 80AQ
IdeaPad S215 20258, 80AR
IdeaPad S215 Touch 20318, 80CE
IdeaPad S500 20247, 6556
IdeaPad S500 Touch 20248, 6557

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .......................................... 1
Top view.......................................................................................................................1
Left-side view ..............................................................................................................5
Right-side view............................................................................................................8
Front view ..................................................................................................................10
Bottom view ...............................................................................................................11
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 ................................................ 12
Configuring the operating system for the firsttime ............................................12
Operating system interfaces ....................................................................................12
Charms and the charms bar.....................................................................................13
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down..............................................15
Connecting to a wireless network ..........................................................................17
Help and support......................................................................................................18
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ...................................19
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ................................................................. 21
Frequently asked questions .....................................................................................21
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................24
Trademarks............................................................................................ 28
Contents

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Top view------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Note: The dashed areas indicate parts thatare invisible from outside.
Attention:
•Do not openthe display panel beyond 130 degrees. Whenclosing the display panel, be
careful not to leave pens or any other objects in betweenthe display panel and the
keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged.
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Integrated
camera
Use the camera for video communication.
Wireless
antennas
Connectto the wireless adapter to receive and send
wireless radio.
Built-in
microphone
Captures sound which canbe used for video
conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording.
Display Provides brilliant visual output.
Power button Press this buttonto turnonthe computer.
Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
To move the cursor onthe screen, slide your fingertip over
the pad in the directionin which youwant the cursor to
move.
Touchpad
buttons
The functions of the leftand rightbuttons correspond to
those of the leftand rightbuttons ona conventional
mouse.
Note: Youcanenable or disable the touchpad and the touchpad buttons by pressing .
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Hotkeys
Youcanaccess certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate
hotkeys.
: Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables airplane
mode.
: Decreases the volume level. : Switches the active program.
: Increases the volume level. : Turns on/off the backlightof
the display.
: Closes the currently active
window. : Projects to a connected display.
: Refreshes the desktop or the
currently active window. : Decreases display brightness.
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Enables/disables the
touchpad and the touchpad
buttons.
: Increases display brightness.
Note: If youchanged the HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOSsetup utility,
youwill need to press the Fnkey in combinationwith the appropriate hotkey.

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Left-side view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Novo button Whenthe computer is off, press this buttonto startthe
Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOSsetup
utility, or to enter the bootmenu.
Note: For details, see “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” onpage 19.
Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
Attention:
•Make sure thatnone of the ventilationslots are blocked or else overheating of the
computer may occur.
RJ-45 port Connects the computer to anEthernetnetwork.
HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a
display.
USB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” onpage 6.
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Connecting USB devices
Youcanconnecta USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug
(Type A) into the USB portonyour computer.
The firsttime youplug a USB device into a particular USB portonyour
computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for thatdevice. After the
driver is installed, youcandisconnectand reconnectthe device without
performing any additional steps.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has
finished transferring data by thatdevice. Click the Safely Remove Hardware
and Eject Media iconin the notificationarea of the Windows desktop screen
to remove the device before disconnecting.
Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after connecting it, and theninstalls the
driver automatically. However, some devices may require youto install the driver
before connecting. Check the documentationprovided by the device’s manufacturer
before connecting the device.
Notes:
•If your USB device uses a power cord, connectthe device to a power source before
connecting it. Otherwise, the device may notbe recognized.
•Whenin sleep mode, youcanonly use keyboard instead of mouse to wake up the
computer.

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Connecting network cables
To inserta network cable, do the following:
1 Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down
gently .
2 Insertthe connector into the RJ-45 port.
Software configuration
Consultyour InternetService Provider (ISP) for details onhow to configure
your computer.
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Right-side view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. For details, see
“Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 9.
Combo audio
jack
Connects to headsets.
Notes:
•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.
USB ports Connect to USB devices. For details, see “Connecting USB
devices” on page 6.
Power Connect the AC power adapter here.
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Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory card:
•Secure Digital (SD) card
•MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Inserting a memory card
Slide a memory card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a memory card
1 Push the memory card in until youhear a click.
2 Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Attention:
•Insertonly one card in the slotata time.
•This card reader does notsupportSDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Note: If a dummy card is shipped with the computer, push the dummy card and then
remove it before inserting a memory card.
Attention:
•Before removing a memory card, disable it through Safely Remove Hardware and
Eject Media to avoid data corruption.
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Front view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Power indicator
Battery indicator
Symbol Indicator status Meaning
On(solid white) The computer is powered on.
Blinking The computer is in sleep mode.
Off The computer is powered off.
On(solid white) The battery has more than20%
charge.
Solid amber The battery has between5% and
20% charge.
Fastblinking amber There is a problem with the battery
or the battery connection.
Slow blinking amber The battery is being charged. When
battery charge reaches 20%, the
blinking color changes to white.
Slow blinking whiteThebattery has between20% and
80% charge and is still charging.
Whenthe battery reaches 80%
charge, the lightwill stop blinking,
but charging will continue until the
battery is fully charged.
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Bottom view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Battery latch -
manual
Keeps the battery pack secured in place.
Battery pack
Battery latch -
spring loaded
Keeps the battery pack secured in place.
Ventilation slots Allow air to enter the computer for cooling.
Speakers Provide audio output.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8
Configuring the operating system for the first time --------
Youneed to configure the operating system whenit is firstused. The
configurationprocess may include the procedures below:
• Accepting the end user license agreement
•Configuring the Internetconnection
•Registering the operating system
•Creating a user account
Operating system interfaces ----------------------------------------------------------
Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Startscreenand the
Windows desktop.
To switch from the Startscreento the Windows desktop, do one of the
following:
•Selectthe Desktop tile onthe Startscreen.
• Press the Windows key + D.
To switch from the desktop to the Startscreen, do one of the following:
•SelectStart from the charms bar.
•Movethe cursor to the lower-leftcorner, thenselectthe Startscreen
thumbnail whenit is displayed.
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Charms and the charms bar -----------------------------------------------------------
Charms are navigationbuttons thatletyouaccess basic tasks quickly.
Charms include: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. The charms bar
is the menu thatcontains the charms. To display the charms bar, do one of
the following:
•Movethe cursor to the upper-rightor lower-rightcorner until the charms
bar is displayed.
• Press the Windows key + C.
Search charm
The Search charm is a powerful new way to find whatyouare looking for,
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Share charm
The Share charm lets yousend links, photos, and more to your friends and
social networks without leaving the app youare in.
Start charm
The Start charm is a fastway to go to the Startscreen.
Devices charm
The Devices charm allows youto connector send files to connected external
devices, including digital cameras, TVs, and printers.
Settings charm
The Settings charm lets youperform basic tasks, such as setting the volume
or shutting downthe computer. Also, youcangetto the Control Panel
through the Settings charm whenonthe Desktop screen.