Lenovo Ideapad 510 15isk 510 15ikb User Guide

							Lenovo ideapad 510
ideapad 510-15ISKideapad 510-15IKB
User Guide 
Read the safety notices and important tips in the 
included manuals before using your computer. 
						

							Notes
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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 \
different. 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 510-15ISK u\
nless otherwise 
stated.
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Ple\
ase refer to the 
actual product.




 
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer.....................................................................................  1
Top view  
 ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Left-side view  
 ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Right-side view   ............................................................................................................................................  10
Bot
tom view  
 .................................................................................................................................................  11
C
hapter 2.  Starting to use Windows 10 .........................................................................................  12
Configuring the operating system for the first time  
 .............................................................................. 12
Opera
ting system interface   ........................................................................................................................  12
Putting the compute
r to s leep or s h
 utting it down  ................................................................................  14
T
ask and desktop management  
 ................................................................................................................  16
Con
necting to a wireless network   ............................................................................................................  17
Get
 Started app  
 ............................................................................................................................................  17
C
hapter 3.  Lenovo OneKey Recovery System..............................................................................  18
Chapter 4.  Troubleshooting............................................................................................................  19
Frequently asked questions  
 .......................................................................................................................  19
Troubl
eshooting   ..........................................................................................................................................  21
A
ppendix A.  CRU instructions .......................................................................................................  25
Removing the optical drive  
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T
rademarks ................................................................................................................................ ......
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Top view  
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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 panel 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.
Note:Select models may have only one microphone, please refer to the actual product.
Wireless LAN antennasConnect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
Computer displayProvides brilliant visual output.
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.
Touchpad buttons: 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 the touchpad by pressing  F6 (  ).
 Using the keyboard
Numeric keypad
The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press 
the Num Lock  key. 
						

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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 
; then press one of the function keys .
The 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.
Fn + Space   
(on select models):Adjusts the keyboard backlight. 
						

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Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.
:Mutes/unmutes the sound.
:Decreases the volume level.
:Increases the volume level.
:Enables/disables the microphone.
:Refreshes the desktop or the 
currently active window.
:Enables/disables the touchpad.
:Enables/disables Airplane mode.
:Enables/disables the integrated 
camera.
:Locks the screen.
:Toggles the display between the 
computer and 
an external display 
device.
:Decreases the display brightness.
: Increases the display brightness.
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 
Mode  from Enabled  to Disabled .
4Open the  Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes .
Note:When hotkey mode is disabled, press the  Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access the 
corresponding hotkey function. 
						

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Left-side view  
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AC power adapter jackConnects to the  AC power adapter.
Battery status indicator
SymbolIndicator statusCharge 
statusMeaning
On (solid white) ChargingThe battery has more than 80% charge.
On (solid amber) DischargingThe battery has between 5% and 20% charge.
Blinking slowly (white) ChargingThe battery has between 20% and 80% 
charge. When the ba
ttery reaches 80% 
charge, the light will stop blinking. 
However, charging will continue until the 
battery is fully charged.
Blinking slowly (amber) ChargingThe battery has less th
an 20% charge. When 
the battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking 
color will change to white.
Blinking quickly (amber) DischargingThe battery has less  than 5% charge.
Off DischargingThe battery has more than 20% charge. 
						

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VGA portConnects to external display devices.
RJ-45 portConnects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Note:For details, see “Connecting network cables” on page 7.
HDMI portConnects to devices with HDMI input su ch as a TV or an external display.
USB portConnects to USB devices.
Note:For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 8.
Combo audio jackConnects to headsets.
Notes:
•The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
• The recording function might not be supported if th ird-party headphones or headsets are connected, 
due to different industry standards.
Novo buttonWhen the computer is off or in hi bernation mode, press this button to 
start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System or the BIOS setup utility, or to 
enter the boot menu.
Notes:
• You can use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or sim ilar object without a sharp tip) to gently press the 
Novo button.
• For details, see “Lenovo OneKey  Recovery System” on page 18.
Memory card slotAccepts memory cards (not supplied).
Note:For details, see “Using memory ca rds (not supplied)” on page 9.