Lenovo Ideapad 310s 15ikb User Guide

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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 been connected, and then installs the driver 
automatically. However, some devices may require yo u to install the driver before connecting. Check 
the documentation provided by the device’s  manufacturer before connecting the device.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring 
data to that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media  icon in the Windows 
notification area to remove the device before disconnecting.
Note: If your USB device uses a power cord, connect th e device to a power source before connecting it. 
Otherwise, the device may not be recognized. 
						

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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 a memory card
Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Note:Before removing the memory card, disable it by us ing the Windows safely remove hardware and eject 
media utility to avoid data corruption. 
						

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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 with HDMI input su ch as a TV or an external display.
RJ-45 portConnects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Note:For details, see “Connecting network cables” on page 10. 
						

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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 operating system
• Creating a user account
Operating system interface   
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Windows 10 comes with a powerful and useful start menu.
To open the start menu, do one of the following:
• Press the Windows key 
 on the keyboard.
•

Select  Start 
 on t

he lower-left corner of the desktop.
Get Started appStart button
Settings buttonSearch box
Power buttonTask view button
All apps button 
						

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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 the app you want to add to the start menu, and then select  Pin to Start.
Note:You can also drag apps from the  Most used or All apps  columns to add them to the start menu. 
						

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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:
• Close the display lid.
• Press the Power button.
• Open the start menu, and then select  Power 
  Sleep.
Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep mode) 
before you move your computer. Moving your comp uter while the hard disk is spinning can damage 
the hard disk, causing loss of data.
T

o wake the computer, do one of the following:
• Press any key on the keyboard.
• Press the Power button. 
						

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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 .
•

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

.
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 task view, and then select  New desktop.
• Press the Windows key 
 + Ctrl + D.
To

 switch between different desktops, do one of the following:
• Open the task view and select the desktop you want active.
• Press the Windows key 
 + Ctrl +  /  to

 scroll through the desktops you’ve created.