Lenovo S103 Owners Manual

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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, file or a Website.
Note:For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 33. 
Note:For details, see “Using Lenovo Quick Start (select models only)” on page 24. 
Note:To re-define the Quick Start button, select Self-defined program setting 
( → All Programs → Lenovo → Energy Management → Self-defined 
program setting). 
						

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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 for the first time, click the VeriFace icon on 
the desktop to register your facial image.
For more details on VeriFace, see the software help.
Note:The face registration and verification works best in an environment with 
steady and even light. 
						

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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 in any 
combination.
Note:To  e n t e r  BIOS Setup Utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the 
screen while the computer is starting up. 
						

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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 time.
This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). 
						

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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 dummy card for future use.
Note:Before removing the memory card, disable it via Windows safely remove 
hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption. 
						

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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.
Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer
1Slide the integrated wireless device switch to  .
2Press Fn + F5 to make configuration.
Note:When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use 
the external device’s power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be 
recognized, and system shut down may result.
Note:The actual maximum range may vary due to interference and transmission 
barriers. To get the best possible connection speed, place the device as near 
your computer as possible.
Notes:
When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to save battery 
power.
You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled  d evice w ith your com puter before y ou  can 
transfer data between them. Read the documentation supplied with the Bluetooth 
enabled device for details on how to pair the device with your computer. 
						

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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 not installed, a prompt notice will appear on the screen 
when you start it.
The Web browser of Lenovo Quick Start is designed for you to get an instant 
access to online information and does not fully support video streaming. You 
may experience low frame rate when watching online video in Lenovo Quick 
Start. To view online video, restart the computer to your Windows operating 
system and use Internet Explorer to play the online video. 
						

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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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Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to 
the Internet. Generally, the following two accessing methods are widely 
used.
CableCable Internet services use a cable modem connected to 
the residential cable TV line.
DSLDSL is a family of related technologies that bring 
high-speed network access to homes and small 
businesses over ordinary telephone lines.