Lenovo S103 Owners Manual

Chapter 2. Learning the basics
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OneKey Rescue system button 
 When the computer is powered off, press this button to enter the 
OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been 
preinstalled.
 Under Windows operating systems, press this button to start Lenovo 
OneKey Recovery.
Quick Start button 
 When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter Lenovo 
Quick Start if it has been installed.
 Under Windows operating systems, press this button to launch a self-
defined program,...

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System status indicators  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
These indicators inform you of the computer status.
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aCaps lock indicator 
Power status indicator 
Battery status indicator 
Wireless communication 
indicator 
Hard disk drive indicator 




 

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Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
This section provides information about how to help protect your 
computer from theft and unauthorized use.
„Using VeriFace™
VeriFace is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot, 
extracts key features of your face, and creates a digital map that becomes 
the system’s “password”.
If you want to activate VeriFace...

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„Using passwords
Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others. 
Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen 
each time you power on the computer. Enter your password at the prompt. 
The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password.
For details about how to set the password, see the help to the right of the 
screen in BIOS Setup Utility.
Note:This password can be from one to eight alphanumeric characters...

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Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection 
capabilities.
„Using memory cards (not supplied) 
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
 Secure Digital (SD) card
 High Capacity Secure Digital (SDHC) card
 MultiMediaCard (MMC)
 Memory Stick (MS)
 Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO)
Notes:
Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a...

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„Inserting a memory card
1Push the dummy card until you hear a click. Gently pull the dummy 
card out of the memory card slot.
2Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
„Removing a memory card
1Push the memory card until you hear a click.
2Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Note:The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from 
entering the inside of your computer when the memory card slot is not in use. 
Retain the...

Chapter 2. Learning the basics
23 „Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device
Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices.
„Connecting a Bluetooth enabled device (select models only)
If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to 
and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as 
notebook computers, PDAs and cell phones. You can transfer data between 
these devices without cables at up to 10 meters range in open space....

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Using Lenovo Quick Start 
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With a boot time of just a few seconds, Lenovo Quick Start offers a handy 
environment that allows you to enjoy an instant access to functions such as 
Web browsing, instant messaging and other entertainment functions 
without entering the traditional operating system.
Notes:
If Lenovo Quick Start is...

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25 „Starting Lenovo Quick Start
To launch Lenovo Quick Start, do the following:
 Turn off the computer. 
 Press the QS button. Lenovo Quick Start screen will appear within a few
seconds.
„Exiting Lenovo Quick Start
 Click   to restart the computer to the main operating system.
 Click   to turn off the computer. 

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Chapter 3. Using the Internet
As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, 
providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic 
commerce, Web browsing and entertainment.
You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways:
Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect.
Wireless network technology: connect without wiring.
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