Lenovo Ideapad 300 14ibr Ideapad 300 15ibr User Guide

							Lenovo 
Ideapad 300-14IBR/
Ideapad 300-15IBR
User Guide 
Read the safety notices and important tips in the 
included manuals before using your computer. 
						

							First Edition (August 2015)
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Regulatory Notice
Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide rst.
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. Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows
® 10. 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.
Notes



The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo Ideapad 300-15IBR unless otherwise 
stated. 
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the 
actual product. 
 
						

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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer.....................................................................................  1
Top view
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Left-side view
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Right-side view ............................................................................................................................................  12
Front view
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Bottom view
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 .........................................................................................  15
Configuring the operating system for the first time
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Operating system interface
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Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down
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Task and desktop management ................................................................................................................  19
Connecting to a wireless network
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Get Started app
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Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System..............................................................................  21
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................  22
Frequently asked questions
 .......................................................................................................................  22
Troubleshooting
 ..........................................................................................................................................  24
Appendix A. CRU instructions .......................................................................................................  28
Replacing the hard disk drive
 ...................................................................................................................  28
Replacing memory ......................................................................................................................................  31
Replacing the keyboard
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Removing the optical drive
 .......................................................................................................................  35
Trademarks ......................................................................................................................................  37 
						

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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.
Note:The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
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Integrated cameraUse the camera for video communication or taking photos.
bBuilt-in microphoneCaptures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice 
narration, or audio recording.
cWireless LAN antennasConnect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
dComputer displayProvides brilliant visual output.
ePower buttonPress this button to turn on the computer.
fTouchpadThe touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Touchpad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over 
the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move.
Touchpad buttons: The functions of the left/right side correspond to 
that of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse.
Note:You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing  . 
						

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Using the keyboard
Numeric keypad (Lenovo Ideapad 300-15IBR)
The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press 
the Num Lock  key.
Function key combinations
Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this 
function, press and hold  Fn  ; then press one of the function keys  .
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + Home:Activates the pause function.
Fn + End: Activates the break function.
Fn + PgUp:Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activates the insert function.
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.
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Fn + Home:Activates the pause function.
Fn + End: Activates the break function.
Fn + PgUp:Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activates the system request.
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:Mutes/unmutes the sound.:Enables/disables Airplane mode.
: Decreases the volume level.:Displays all currently active apps.
:Increases the volume level.:Turns on/off the backlight of the 
LCD screen.
: Closes the currently active 
window. :Toggles the display between the 
computer and an external 
display device.
:Refreshes the desktop or the 
currently active window.:Decreases the display brightness.
: Enables/disables the touchpad. : Increases the display brightness.