Lenovo IdeaPad U510 User manual

Lenovo IdeaPad
U510
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
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User Guide V1.0

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First Edition (July 2012)
© Copyright Lenovo 2012.
Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General
Information Guide first.
The features described in this guide are common to most models.
Some features may not be available on your computer and/or your
computer may include features that are not described in this user
guide.
Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using
Windows®8. If you are using other Windows operating system, some
operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating
systems, some operations may not apply to you.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .......................................... 1
Top view.......................................................................................................................1
Left-side view ..............................................................................................................6
Right-side view............................................................................................................9
Front view ..................................................................................................................11
Bottom view ...............................................................................................................12
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 ................................................ 13
Configuring the operating system for the first time ............................................13
Operating system interfaces ....................................................................................13
The charms .................................................................................................................14
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down..............................................16
Connecting to wireless LAN ...................................................................................18
Help and support ......................................................................................................19
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ...................................20
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ................................................................. 22
Frequently asked questions .....................................................................................22
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................25
Trademarks............................................................................................ 30
Contents

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Top view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
Attention:
•Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 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.
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Integrated
camera
Use the camera for video communication.
Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output.
Wireless LAN
antennas
Connect to the wireless LAN adapter to receive and send
wireless radio.
Power button Press this button to turn on the computer.
Caps lock
indicator
Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Note:You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing F6 ()
Speakers Provide audio output.
Number lock
indicator
Touchpad
buttons
The functions of the left/right side correspond to that of
the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse.
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Keyboard function keys
By pressing the appropriate function keys, you can change system settings
instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn , then press one of the
function keys .
The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + Home: Activate the pause function.
Fn + End: Activate the break function.
Fn + PgUp: Enable/disable the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activate the system request function.
Fn + Space
(on select models):
Turn on/off the keyboard backlight.
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Hotkeys
Using hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate
function keys.
By pressing the appropriate hotkey, you can change system settings instantly.
The following describes the function of each hotkey.
: Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables airplane
mode.
: Decreases the volume level. : Displays all currently open
apps.
: Increases the volume level. : Turn on/off the backlight of
the LCD screen.
: Closes the currently active
window. :
Opens the interface for the
display device switch to
select this notebook or an
external display.
: Refreshes the desktop or the
currently active window. : Decreases display bright- ness.
: Enables/disables the
touchpad. : Increases display brightness.

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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:
1 Shut down the computer.
2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
3 In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the
setting of HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled.
4 Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes.
Note: When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access
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Left-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to open Novo
button menu. From the Novo button menu, start the
Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup
utility, or enter the boot menu.
Note: For details, see “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 20.
Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked or else overheating of the
computer may occur.
RJ-45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
MINI VGA Connects to external display devices.
HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a
display.
USB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices.
In BIOS Setup Utility, if Always on USB is set to
Enabled, when your computer is powered off, the port
can charge most currently sold external USB devices. You
can set USB discharge until the remaining battery level
to 30%, 40% or 50%.
Note:
•For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 8.
•When this setting is enabled, battery usage time of the computer will become shorter.
Combo audio
jack
Connects to headphones or headsets.
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