Lenovo Ideapad 500s 13isk User Guide

Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.  
ideapad 500S-13ISK
User Guide 
Lenovo  

First Edition (August 2015)
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer.....................................................................................  1
Top view.........................................................................................................................................................  1
Left-side view ................................................................................................................................................  5
Right-side view...

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~ Attention: 
•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...

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aIntegrated cameraUse the camera for video communication.
bBuilt-in microphoneCaptures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice 
narration, or audio recording.
cComputer displayThe computer 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.
fVentilation slotsDissipate internal heat....

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3 ■Using the keyboard
Function key combinations
Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this 
function, press and hold Fn  ; then press one of the function keys  .
The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + Home:Activates the pause function.
Fn + End:Activates the break function.
Fn + PgUp:Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn:Activates the insert function.
Fn + Space 
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Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.
Setting hotkey mode
By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey. However, 
you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility.
To disable the hotkey mode:
1Shut down the computer.
2Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
3In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of HotKey 
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aKensington lock 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 
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fSystem status indicators
IndicatorIndicator statusMeaning
Battery status indicatorOn (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge.
On (solid amber) The battery has between 5% and 20% charge.
Blinking quickly (amber) The battery has less than 5% charge.
Blinking slowly (amber)The battery is being charged. When the battery 
charge reaches 20%, the blinking color will 
change to white.
Blinking slowly (white)The battery has between 20% and 80% charge 
and is...