Lenovo Ideapad 300s 11ibr User Guide

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Usin
g memory cards (not supplied) 
Your computer supports the fo llowing types of memory cards:
 Secure Digital (SD) card
 Secure Digital High  Capacity (SDHC) car
 d
 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...

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abcefd
aBattery status 
indica
tor
b Power button 
an

d power 
status indicatorPress this button to tu rn on the computer.
IndicatorIndicator status Meaning
Battery 
st
 atus 
indicator
On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge.
Solid amber The battery has between 5%...

cNovo buttonWhen the computer is off,  press this button to start the 
Lenovo OneKey Recovery system  or the BIOS setup utility, 
or to enter the boot menu.
d USB portConnects 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 wh en  the computer is turned off.
• The blue port supports USB 3.0.
• For
 details, see  “Connecting USB devices”  on page 6.
e HDMI portConnects to devices with HDMI  input such as a TV or a...

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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necting network cables
To insert a network cable, do the following:
1Hold one
  connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down 
gently  a.
2 Insert the 
 connector into the RJ-45 port  b.
a
b
 Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider  (ISP) for details on how to configure 
your computer. 

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aSpeakersProvide audio output. 

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Chapter 2. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system
The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and 
restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its 
original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups 
for easy restoration as required.
• If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU/Linux operating system, OneKey Recovery 
system is not available.
•To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery  system, your hard disk already includes a...

Chapter 2. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system
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Restor
ing
You can choose to restore the system partition to its original status or to a 
previously created back-up point. To restore the system partition:
1In 
Windows, press the Novo button or double-click OneKey Recovery 
icon to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system.
2 Click  System Recovery . 
 The computer will restart to the recovery 
environment.
3 Fol
low the on-screen instructions to restore the system partition to its 
original status or to a...

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Chapter 3. Troubleshooting
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This section lists frequently asked questions by category.
Finding information
What safety precautions should I  follow when using my computer?
Read and follow all safety  pr
 ecautions included in Lenovo Safety and General 
Information Guide.
Note: To view  Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide , select the User Manuals...

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When I purchased my computer, it included a copy of Windows. How can I 
determine whether the copy of Windows is preinstalled by Lenovo?On the outside of the sales package of  
 your computer, you should find a 
label containing co nfiguration information for your computer. Check the 
printed string next to  OS. If it contains  Windows or WIN , the copy of 
Windows was preinstalled by Lenovo.
What is the Recovery Partition? If your computer is preinstalled  with any...

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If Compact  is labeled on the Windows partition, Compact is enabled on 
your copy of Windows.
Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer? If your computer is preinstalled wi th a W
 indows operating system, first 
check the installation program on the C partition of your hard disk. If you 
cannot find the drivers for all the hard ware devices that you need there, 
download the drivers from the Lenovo consumer support website.
Note: The Lenovo...