Lenovo Ideapad 300s 14isk Ideapad 500s 14isk User Guide

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Lenovo
ideapad 300S-14ISK
ideapad 500S-14ISK
User Guide 
						

							First Edition (July 2015)
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Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using  
Wi n d o w s® 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.
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features may not be available on your computer or your computer may  
include features that are not described in this user guide.
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14ISK unless otherwise stated.
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer  ......................................... 1
Top view  ......................................................................................................................1
Left-side view  ............................................................................................................. 5
Right-side view ........................................................................................................... 9
Bottom view  .............................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10  ............................................. 11
Configuring the operating system for the first time  ........................................... 11
Operating system interfaces  ................................................................................... 11
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down  .............................................14
Connecting to a wireless network  .........................................................................16
Get help from Windows  ..........................................................................................17
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system  .................................. 18
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting  ................................................................ 20
Frequently asked questions  .................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 23
Trademarks ........................................................................................... 26 
						

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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€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 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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aIntegrated 
camera (on select 
models)Use the camera for video communication.
bBuilt-in 
microphonesCapture sound which can be used for video conferencing, 
voice narration, or audio recording.
cComputer displayThe LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant 
visual output.
dWireless LAN 
antennasConnect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive 
wireless radio signals.
ePower buttonPress this button to turn on the computer.
fTouch padThe 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.
Touch pad buttons: The functions of the left/right side 
correspond to those of the left/right mouse button on a 
conventional mouse.
Note:You can enable/disable the touch pad by pressing F6 (). 
						

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„Using the keyboard
Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate 
hotkeys.
 :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 device.
 :
Refreshes the desktop or 
the currently active 
window.
 :Decreases display 
brightness.
 :Enables/disables the touch 
pad. :Increases display 
brightness.
Note:If you changed the Hotkey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility, 
you will need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey. 
						

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Function key combinations
Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features 
instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a; then press one of the 
function keys b.
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 insert function.
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aKensington slotAttach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect 
your computer from theft and unauthorized use.
You can attach a security lock to your computer to help 
prevent it from being removed without your permission.
For details on installing the security lock, please refer to 
the instructions shipped with the security lock that you 
have purchased.
bAC power adapter 
jackConnects to the AC power adapter.
cUSB 2.0 portConnects to USB devices.
Note:For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 7.
dMemory card slotInsert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Note:For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 8.
eCombo audio 
jackConnects 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.
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fBattery status 
indicator
gPower status 
indicator
IndicatorIndicator statusMeaning
Battery 
status 
indicator
On (solid white)The battery has more than 20% charge.
Solid amberThe battery has between 5% and 20% 
charge.
Fast blinking amberThe battery has less than 5% charge.
Slow blinking amberThe battery is being charged. When 
battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking 
color changes to white.
Slow blinking whiteThe battery has between 20% and 80% 
charge and is still charging. When the 
battery reaches 80% charge the light will 
stop blinking, but charging will continue 
until the battery is fully charged.
Power sta tus 
indicatorOn (solid white)The computer is powered on.
BlinkingThe computer is in sleep mode.
OffThe computer is powered off.