Lenovo Ideapad 310s 15ikb User Guide

							Lenovo 
ideapad 310S
ideapad 310S-15ISK ideapad 310S-15IKB
User Guide 
Read the safety notices and important tips in the 
included manuals before using your computer. 
						

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Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows ®
 10. If you are 
using another Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly \
di

fferent. If 
you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to \
you.
• The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some fea\
tures may not 
be available on your computer or your computer may include features that\
 are not 
described in this user guide.
• The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo ideapad 310S-15ISK \
unless 
otherwise stated.
• The illustrations in this manual may diff er from the actual product. Please refer to the 
actual product.
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First Edition (July 2016)
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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  
 ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Chapter 2.  Starting to use Windows 10 .........................................................................................  12
Configuring the operating system for the first time  
 .............................................................................. 12
Operating system interface   ........................................................................................................................ 12
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down  
 ................................................................................ 14
Task and desktop management  
 ................................................................................................................ 16
Connecting to a wireless network   ............................................................................................................ 17
Get Started app  
 ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 3.  Lenovo OneKey Recovery System ..............................................................................  18
Chapter 4.  Troubleshooting............................................................................................................  19
Frequently asked questions  
 ....................................................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting   .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Trademarks ................................................................................................................................
 ......  25 
						

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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 180 degrees.  When closing the display panel, be careful not to leave 
pens or any other objects in between the display pa nel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel 
may be damaged. 
						

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Integrated cameraUse the camera for video communication or taking photos.
Built-in microphoneCaptures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice 
narration, or audio recording.
Computer displayProvides brilliant visual output.
Wireless LAN antennasConnect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio 
signals.
Ventilation slotsDissipate internal heat.
Note:Make sure that the ventilation slots are not  blocked or else the computer may overheat.
Power buttonPress this button to turn on the computer.
TouchpadThe 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.
To u c h p a d  b u t t o n s :  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 th e touchpad by pressing F6 (  ).
 Battery remaining capacity icon
1
When the computer is shut down with the lid open, if the AC power adapter is plugged in 
or any key is pressed and released (except the power button if on keyboard), the battery 
remaining capacity icon will appear on the screen.
2The icon will display for 3 seconds and then disappear.
3The battery remaining capacity icon can be disabled in BIOS setup.
Note: If the computer is in ship mode, the battery  remaining capacity  icon will not appear.
ColorIconsPercent  20%
Battery Icon orangegreen
Percentage Digit redgreen
Charger Icon (if AC is in) whitewhite
Display Icon (DC mode)
Display Icon (AC mode) 
						

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
Usin g the keyboard
Numeric keypad
The keyboard has a separate nu meric 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 chan ge operational features instantly. To use this 
function, press and hold  Fn 
a; t

hen press one of the function keys 
b.
1
2
2
T

he following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + B:Activates the break function.
Fn + P: Activates the pause function.
Fn + C:Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + S:Activates the system request.
Fn + :Activates the Pgup key function.
Fn + :Activates the Pgdn key function.
Fn + :Activates the home key function.
Fn + : Activates the end key function. 
						

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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.:Enables/disables the integrated 
came
ra.
:Increases the volume level.:Locks the screen.
:Enables/disables the microphone.:Toggles the display between the 
com
puter 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.
Note: You can use the Lenovo Setting to enable/disable the hotkey function. 
						

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Left-side view  
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Kensington mini security 
slotFor attaching a Kensington MiniSaver™ Mobile (or compatible) lock.
Note: Lock is not supplied. When purchasing a lock , choose one that utilizes the Cleat™ locking 
mechanism and verify its compatibility with the sl ot before purchase. A lock utilizing the T-Bar™ 
locking mechanism is not compatible with the Kensington mini security slot.
AC power adapter jackConnects to the AC power adapter.
Battery status indicator
IndicatorIndicator  statusCharge statusMeaning
Battery status  indicator On (solid 
white)
Charging
The battery has more than 80% charge.
On (solid 
amber) Discharging
The battery has between 5% and 20% charge.
Blinking 
slowly 
(white) ChargingThe battery has between 20% and 80% charge. When 
the battery reaches 80% charge, the light will stop 
blinking. However, charging will continue until the 
battery is fully charged.
Blinking 
slowly 
(amber) Charging
The battery has less than 20% charge. When the battery 
charge reaches 20%, the blinking color will change to white.
Blinking 
quickly 
(amber)
Discharging
The battery has less than 5% charge.
Off DischargingThe battery has more than 20% charge. 
						

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USB 2.0 portConnects to USB devices.
Notes:
•When the computer is on, the USB port supports charging function.
• When the battery has more than 20%  charge, the USB port with the 
 icon can charge external U

SB 
devices while the computer is shut down.
• For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 7.
Combo audio jackConnects to headsets.
Notes:
•The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
• The recording function might not be supported if  third-party headphones or headsets are connected, 
due to different industry standards.
Memory card slotAccepts memory cards (not supplied).
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 8.
Novo buttonWhen the computer is off, press this  button to start the Lenovo OneKey 
Recovery System or the BIOS setup ut ility, or to enter the boot menu.
Notes:
•You can use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or simi lar object without a sharp tip) to gently press the 
Novo button.
• For details, see “Lenovo OneKey  Recovery System” on page 18.