Lenovo IdeaPad A10 User Guide

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Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
Notes
Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first.
Some ins truc tions  in this  guide  may  as s ume that y ou are us ing the Android s y s tem. If y ou are us ing ano ther ope rating s y s tem, s ome
ope rations  may  be di ffere nt.
The  features  des c ribe d in this  guide are  c ommon to mos t models . Some fea tures  may  not be a v ailable o n y our c omputer o r y our
c omputer ma y  inc lude  features  that are not des c ribed in this  us er guide.
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product.
Regul ator y Noti ce
The Regulatory Notice provides information about the radio frequency and safety standards. Be sure to read it before using wireless devices on your
c omputer.
To refer to it, go to 
http://s upport.lenov o.c om, click SUPPORT, and then click GUIDES & MANUALS.
  
						

							First Edition (July 2013)
© Copyright Lenovo 2013.
 
Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer
Chapter 2 Starting to use your compuer
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Trademarks
 
CHAPTER 1
To p  vi ew 
						

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Integrated camera (on select models)Use the camera for the video communication.
2
Wireless LAN antennasConnect to the wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio.
3
Multi-touch screenFunc tions  as  the v is ual dis play  as  we ll as  one  of the two primary  input me thods . Fo r details ,
see 
Gestures.
4
Caps lock indicatorON: All typed letters are uppercase by default.
5
Touch padThe touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
Touch pad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the
direc tion in whic h y ou want the pointe r to mov e.
Touch pad buttons: The functions of the left/right side correspond to those of the left/right
mouse button on a conventional mouse.
No t e : Yo u c an enable/dis a ble the to uc h pad by  pres s ing . No t e : The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
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.
Keyboard hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkey. 
						

							Goes back to the previous screen.Enables /dis ables  Airplane  mode.
Opens the home screen (similar to the
Ho me  i c o n) .Locks the screen.
Opens the Apps screen (similar to the Apps
launc her ic o n).Enables /dis ables  the touc h pad.
Opens the settings screen.Forces to be the landscape mode.
Mutes /unmutes  the s ound.Opens the browser screen.
Decreases the volume level.Takes a snapshot of the current screen.
Increases the volume level.Opens the search screen.
Decreases the display brightness.Toggles  the s c ree n betwee n different a pps .
Inc reas es  the dis pla y  brightne s s .Opens a shortcut menu.
Posi ti oni ng the di spl ay panel
The  dis play  panel c an be opene d up to 3 00 degre es .
Notebook Mode 
						

							Suitable for ta s ks  that require a  key board and mo us e (s uc h as  c rea ting doc uments , writing ema ils , and s o on).
Stand Mode (Theater Mode)
Suitable for ta s ks  that require li ttle or no touc h (s uc h as  v ie wing pho tos  or pla y ing v ide os ).
Attention:
Do not open the display with too much force, otherwise the panel or hinges may be damaged. 
						

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Power buttonPress this button to turn on the computer.
2
USB portConnects to USB devices. For details, see Co nnec ting USB dev ic es.
3
Combo audio jackConnects to headsets.
1
USB portConnects to USB devices.
2
Memory card slotInsert memory cards (not supplied) here. For details, see Us ing memory  c ards  (no t s upplied).
3
Micro USB portConnects the USB cable of the AC power adapter, to charge the computer battery or transfer
data. Note: The keyboard and touch pad are automatically locked if the keyboard panel faces down.
Left-side view
Notes:
The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected, due to different industry standards.
Connecti ng USB devi ces
Your computer comes with two USB ports compatible with USB devices. To set up the connection, plug the USB connector of the USB device into the
USB port on y our c omputer.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring data to that device, otherewise the  data may  be
damaged. Then perform the follo wing s te ps :
1Select  → Settings  → Storage.
2Select Remove Storage Device.
3Select OK to remove it. Disconnect the device af ter it is saf ely removed.
Note: If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source before connecting it. Otherwise, the device may not be
re c ognized.
Right-side view 
						

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System status indicators 
5
Micro HDMI portConnec ts  to dev ic e s  with HDMI input s uc h as  a TV or a n externa l dis play.
6
Built-in microphonesCapture s ound whi c h c an be  us ed fo r v ideo c o nferenc i ng, v oic e  narration, or audio  rec ording.
1
Reset holeResets your computer. Indicator Indicator status Charge status Meaning
Battery status indicator
On (orange)Charging The battery’s charge is less than 10%.
Low battery The battery needs to be charged.
On (blue) Charging The battery’s charge is more than 10%.
Blinking every 2s
(orange)/ New unread mes s ages  to be ha ndled.
Blinking every 2s (blue) / New unread messages to be handled.
OffUnplugging of c harging
cableThe computer is off or the battery electricity is
more than 10%.
Note: When disconnected from the AC power adapter, a prompt appears on the screen to warn you if the batterys charge reaches low and critical
po wer lev els .
Usi ng memory cards (not suppl i ed)
Your computer supports the micro-SD cards (up to 64 GB).
Inserting a memory card
1Align the memory card with the memory card s lot.
2Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a memory card
1Pus h the  me mo ry c ard  in until yo u he ar a c lic k.
2Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Bottom view 
						

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SIM card slot (on select models)Ins ert a SIM c ard (not s upplied) here . For deta ils , s ee Us ing SIM c ards  (not s upplie d).3
SpeakerProvides audio output.Usi ng SIM cards (not suppl i ed)
Your c omputer s upports  s tandard SIM c ards .
Inserting a SIM card
1Align the SI M card with the SI M card slot.
2Slide the SI M card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a SIM card
1Pus h the  SI M c ard  in until yo u he ar a c lic k.
2Gently pull the SI M card out of  the SI M card slot.
Note: Some SIM cards may not be supported. For details, consult the local service provider.
 
CHAPTER 2
First use
Readi ng i nstructi ons
Rea d the ins truc tion manuals  be fore ope rating y o ur c omputer.
Connecti ng to a power suppl y
1Connect the USB cable to the AC power adapter.
2Securely connect the USB cable to the Micro USB port on the right side of the computer.
3Insert the power plug of the AC power adapter into a power socket.
Starti ng the computer
Press and hold the Power button for five seconds or more. The Lenovo logo and startup screen appear.
Shutti ng down the computer
To shut down the computer, do one of the following:
I n the status drop-down list, select Shut Down → OK.
Press and hold the Power button for five seconds or more and select Shut Down.
Note: If the system does not respond or you cannot shut it down, use the reset hole to reset your computer.
Graphical user interface 
						

							The graphical user interface (GUI) changes interactively, such as the home screen or Apps screen.
Note: Screenshots are only for reference and may differ from your screen.
Home screen
1Status  b ar: d is p lays  inf o rmatio n ab o ut wire le s s  c o nne c tio n, p o we r s up p ly, b atte ry s tate , and  c lo c k.
2Ap p s  launc he r: launc he s  the  Ap p s  s c re e n.
3Custom app icons: displays custom app icons.
4Show/hide app icons: shows or hides the app icons on the task bar.
Apps screen
1Home: accesses the home screen.
2Back: returns to the previous screen. 
						

							Status drop-down l i st
The  s tatus  drop-down lis t c onta ins  the fo llowing frequently  us ed func tions .
Enable or disable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, airplane mode, or screen rotation.
Increase or decrease volume and brightness.
Restart the computer, put it to sleep, or shut it down.
To open this list, use the touch pad or gesture to drag the status bar in the upper right corner of the screen downwards.
Gestures
Ges tures  allo w y ou to interac t with the a pps  by  manipulating the s c reen objec ts . The following table s hows  the c o re ges ture s et.
Touch
Press, lift
Triggers  the default func tiona lity  for a  giv en ite m.
Long press
Press, wait, lift
Allows you to select one or more items in a view
and ac t upo n the data .