Lenovo Ideapad 310s 15ikb User Guide

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Connecting USB 
 device
You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB 
port on your computer.
The first time you plug a USB device into a pa rticular USB port on your computer, Windows 
automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver has been installed, you can 
disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after it has...

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Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
• Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Notes:
•Insert  on ly one card in the slot at a time.
• This card read er 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...

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Power status indicator
SymbolIndicator statusMeaning
On (solid white)The computer is powered on.
Blinking The computer is in sleep mode.
Off The computer is powered off.
USB portsConnect to USB devices.
Note:For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 7.
HDMI portConnects to devices...

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Connecting 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.
2Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port b.
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) fo r details on how to configure your computer. 

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Bottom view  
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LouversAllow air to enter the computer for cooling.
SpeakersProvide audio output. 

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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10
Note:Windows® 10 has an updated version. If you are using  the updated version, some operations may be 
different. Please refer  to the actual product.
Configuring the operating  system for the first time  
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You may need to configure the operat ing system when it is first used.
The configuration process may include the procedures below:
• Accepting the end user license agreement
• Configuring the Internet connection
• Registering the...

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Settings
Settings  lets you perform basic tasks. You can also search for more settings with the settings 
search box in the upper-right corner.
To open the settings, do the following:
• Open the start menu, and then select  Setti

ngs  .
 Personalize the start menu
You can personalize the start menu with your favorite apps.
To personalize the start menu, do the following:
1Open the start menu, and then select  All apps   to display the apps list.
2Right click...

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Putting the computer to sl eep or shutting it down  
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When you have finished working with your comput er, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.
Putting your computer to sleep
If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer to sleep.
When the computer is in sleep mode, you can qu ickly w
 ake it to resume use, bypassing the 
startup process.
To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:
•...

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Shutting down the computer
If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down.
To shut down the computer, do one of the following:
• Open the start menu, and then select  Power 
  Shut down .
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Right-click the  Start  butt
 on in the lower-left corner and select  Shut down or sign out  
Sh ut down . 

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 Ta s k  v i e w
To open the task view, do one of the following:
• Select the Task view button 
 on

 the task bar.
• Press the Windows key 
 + Tab

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Virtual desktop management
Windows 10 supports the ability to create, manage and switch between virtual desktops. 
To create a new virtual desktop, do one of the following:
• Open the...