Lenovo IdeaPad S410p
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1. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to connected external devices including digital cameras TVs and printers lt 3 Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer Also you can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when on the Desktop screen 15 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 16 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down When you have finished working with your computer you can put it to sleep or shut it down Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away from your computer for only a short time put the computer to sleep When the computer is in sleep mode you can quickly wake it to resume use bypassing the startup process To put the computer to sleep do one of the following e Close the display panel e Press the power button e Open the charms bar then select Settings For Power Sleep Attention e Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep mode before you move your computer Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk causing loss of data To wake the computer do one of the following e Press any key on the keyboard e Press the power button Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 m Shuttin2. m Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer s Right side view o M x E s E1 Combo audio Connects to headsets jack Notes e The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones e The recording function may not be supported if third party headphones or headsets are connected due to different industry standards A USB 2 0 port Connects to USB devices For details see Connecting USB devices on page 7 H Optical drive on Reads Burns optical discs select models Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Front view E1 Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 11 A Power indicator EJ Battery indicator TN HE of Tecmputrispowerd o On solid white The battery has more than 20 charge Solid amber The battery has between 5 and 20 charge Fast blinking amber There is a problem with the battery or the battery connection Slow blinking amber The battery is being charged When the battery charge reaches 20 the blinking color changes to white Slow blinking white The battery has between 20 and 80 charge and is still charging When the battery reaches 80 charge the light will stop blinking but charging wi
3. system fails to start up If there is critical data on the system partition back it up before starting recovery m BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility The BIOS setup utility is ROM based software It communicates basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices security hardware mode and other preferences How can I start the BIOS setup utility To start the BIOS setup utility Shut down the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup How can I change the boot mode There are two boot modes UEFI and Legacy Support To change the boot mode start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy Support on the boot menu 23 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting When do I need to change the boot mode The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI mode If you need to install a legacy Windows operating system that is any operating system before Windows 8 on your computer you must change the boot mode to Legacy Support The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don t change the boot mode Getting help How can I contact the customer support center See Chapter 3 Getting help and service of the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide 24 se Troubleshooting Display problems When turn on the computer nothing appears on the screen When turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank screen
4. My screen goes blank while the computer is on The screen is unreadable or distorted Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If the screen is blank make sure that The AC power adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet The computer power is on Press the power button again for confirmation If you are using the AC power adapter or the battery and the battery status indicator is on press F12 E to make the screen brighter If these items are properly set and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced Restore backed up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to its original factory contents using the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If you still see only the cursor on the screen have the computer serviced Your screen saver or power management may be enabled Do one of the following to exit from the screen saver or to resume from sleep mode Touch the touchpad Press any key on the keyboard Press the power button Press F9 gt to confirm whether the backlight for the LCD screen has been turned off If the problem persists follow the solution in the next problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Make sure that The display device driver is installed correctly The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set The monitor type is correct 25 Chapter 4 Troublesh
5. SB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug Type A into the USB port on your computer The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer Windows automatically installs a driver for that device After the driver is installed you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps Note Typically Windows detects a new device after connecting it and then installs the driver automatically However some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting Check the documentation provided by the device s manufacturer before connecting the device Before disconnecting a USB storage device make sure your computer has finished transferring data with that device Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of the Windows desktop screen to remove the device before disconnecting Notes e If your USB device uses a power cord connect the device to a power source before connecting it Otherwise the device may not be recognized e When in sleep mode you can only use the keyboard instead of the mouse to wake up the computer Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer E Connecting network cables To insert a network cable do the following Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ 45 cover down gently EJ Insert the connector into the RJ 45 port J JOO m
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7. from the hard disk drive Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws Putthe new hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay Align the connector on the hard disk drive with the receptacle and push the hard disk drive firmly into place Reinstall the frame fixing screws Reinstall the compartment cover and then reinstall the screws to secure the cover Reinstall the battery pack Turn the computer over again Connect the AC power adapter and all cables 31 Appendix A Replacing components 32 Replacing a memory module Attention e Use only the memory types supported by your computer If you incorrectly install optional memory or install an unsupported memory type a warning beep will sound when you try to start the computer To replace a memory module do the following Attention e Before replacing a memory module touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to reduce any static electricity in your body The static electricity could damage the memory module Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery pack Remove the main compartment cover Locate the memory module that needs replacement Press out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time and then remove the memory
8. g down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time shut it down To shut down your computer Open the charms bar then select Settings tl 17 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 18 Connecting to a wireless network To connect to a wireless network do the following Ensure the airplane mode is turned off If the airplane mode is turned on press the hotkey F7 m to turn it off Open the charms bar and select Settings fo atl A list of available wireless networks will be displaved Click a network name in the list and then click Connect Note Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for connection To connect to one of those networks ask the network administrator or the Internet service provider ISP for the security key or passphrase Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 Help and support If you have questions about using the Windows operating system refer to Windows Help and Support To access Windows Help and Support do one of the following e Open the charms bar and select Settings select Help on the Settings menu e Press the Windows key a F1 Note If hotkey mode is enabled you need to press the Fn key and the F1 key in combination to access the F1 key function 19 Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 20 The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer You can use it to rest
9. he hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired The connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes or drive swapping Handling a hard disk drive e Do not drop the drive or subject it to physical shock Put the drive on a material such as soft cloth that absorbs any physical shock e Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive e Do not touch the connector The hard disk drive is very sensitive Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data Before removing the hard disk drive make a backup copy of all the information on the hard disk and then turn the computer off Never remove the hard disk drive while the system is operating or in sleep mode To replace the hard disk drive do the following Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery pack Remove the main compartment cover 29 Appendix A Replacing components a Remove the screws that secure the compartment cover I b Remove the compartment cover H Remove the frame fixing screws Ej Slide the hard disk drive in the direction shown by arrow EJ 30 Appendix A Replacing components Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame H Remove the screws and detach the metal frame
10. lenovo Lenovo ldeaPad User Guide ideapad Notes e Before using the product be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first e Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 8 If you are using other Windows operating systems some operations may be slightly different If you are using other operating systems some operations may not apply to you e The features described in this guide are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer and or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide e The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad 5510p unless otherwise stated e The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product Regulatory Notice e For details refer to Guides amp Manuals at http support lenovo com First Edition June 2013 Copyright Lenovo 2013 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Lenovo IdeaPad User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated Contents Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer cccscceseeeeeeeenee
11. ll continue until the battery is fully charged 10 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory card e Secure Digital SD card e MultiMediaCard MMC Attention e Insert only one card in the slot at a time e This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth etc Inserting a memory card Slide a memory card in until it clicks into place Note If a dummy card is shipped with the computer push the dummy card and then remove it before inserting a memory card Removing a memory card Push the memory card in until you hear a click Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Attention e Before removing a memory card disable it through Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media to avoid data corruption 11 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Bottom view Battery latch Keeps the battery pack secured in place manual Battery pack Battery latch Keeps the battery pack secured in place spring loaded Ventilation slots Allow air to enter the computer for cooling Speakers Provide audio output 12 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 se Configuring the operating system for the first time You need to configure the operating system when it is first used The configuration process may include the procedures below e Accepting the end user license ag
12. module to make room for the new one Save the removed memory module for future use Appendix A Replacing components Align the notch on the contact edge of the new memory module with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the memory module into the socket at a 30 45 angle Then pivot the memory module down until it snaps into place Ensure that the memory module is firmly installed and cannot be moved easily Attention e Do not touch the contact edge of the memory module to avoid any damage Reinstall the compartment cover and then reinstall the screws to secure the cover Reinstall the battery pack Turn the computer over again Connect the AC power adapter and all cables To make sure that the memory module is installed correctly do the following Turn off the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer 33 Appendix A Replacing components e Replacing the wireless module To replace the wireless module do the following Turn off the computer Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool Close the computer display and turn the computer over Remove the battery pack Remove the main compartment cover Disconnect the antenna cables by picking up the connectors with your fingers and gently unpl
13. on of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide Note If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range have the computer serviced The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer and then press any key or the power button If the system still does not return from sleep mode stops responding or cannot be turned off reset the computer Unsaved data may be lost To reset the computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speakers even when the volume is turned up Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty Or Your computer operates after the battery status indi cator shows empty The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Make sure that The mute function is off The combo audio jack is not being used The speakers are selected as the playback device Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy Management If the problem persists replace with a new battery pack The surge protector in the battery might be active Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector then turn on the computer again In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utili
14. ooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen BIOS password problems forgot my password Sleep problems 26 The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately turns off The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power on self test POST Is the operating system or programs installed correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced If you forget your user password you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password If you forget your HDD password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service If you forget your administrator password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service The battery power is getting low Connect the AC power adapter to the computer or replace the battery with a fully charged one Make sure that The battery is charged The operating temperature is within the acceptable range See Chapter 2 Use and care Informati
15. ore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required Notes e If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU Linux operating system Onekey Recovery system is not available e To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery system your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and the OneKey Recovery system program files This default partition is hidden for security reasons which explains why the available disk space is less than the stated capacity Backing up the system partition You can back up the system partition to an image file To back up the system partition Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Click System Backup Select a back up location and click Next to start the backup Notes e You can choose a back up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device The back up process may take a while The back up process is only available when Windows can be started normally Restoring You can choose to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back up point To restore the system partition Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Click System Recovery The computer will restart to the recovery environment Follow the on screen instructions to restore the sys
16. play 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 x Integrated camera Wireless antennas Built in microphone Display Power button Touchpad Touchpad buttons Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Use the camera for video communication Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing voice narration or audio recording Provides brilliant visual output Press this button to turn on the computer The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse To move the cursor on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move The functions of the left and right buttons correspond to those of the left and right buttons on a conventional mouse Note You can enable or disable the touchpad and the touchpad buttons by pressing F6 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys Enables disables airplane x Mutes unmutes the sound gt s mode q Decreases the volume level Switches the active program q Increases the volume level DX A Suna ae lobe Sl Oh J the display Closes the currently active Projects to a connected J window J display z Refreshes
17. reement e Configuring the Internet connection e Registering the operating system e Creating a user account Operating system interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces the Start screen and the Windows desktop To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop do one of the following e Select the Desktop tile on the Start screen e Press the Windows key 1 D To switch from the desktop to the Start screen do one of the following e Select Start from the charms bar e Move the cursor to the lower left corner then select the Start screen thumbnail when it is displayed Start screen 13 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 14 Charms and the charms bar Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly Charms include Search Share Start Devices and Settings The charms bar is the menu that contains the charms To display the charms bar do one of the following e Move the cursor to the upper right or lower right corner until the charms bar is displayed e Press the Windows key a PL 2 5 0 Monday June 3 Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for including apps settings and files oe re e b E TE Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links photos and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in U
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19. ted warranty flyer that came with your computer m Drivers and preinstalled software Where are the installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software desktop software Your computer did not come with installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software If you need to reinstall preinstalled software you can find the installation program on the D partition of your hard disk If you cannot find the installation program there download it from the Lenovo consumer support Web site Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer If your computer is preinstalled with a Windows operating system Lenovo provides drivers for the hardware devices that you need on the D partition of your hard disk You can also download the latest device drivers from the Lenovo consumer support Web site 22 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting m Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with recovery discs Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status What can I do if the back up process fails If you can start the backup but it fails during the back up process try the following steps Close all open programs and then restart the back up process Check to see if the destination media is damaged Select another path and then try again When do I need to restore the system to its factory status Use this feature when the operating
20. tem partition to its original status or to a previously created back up point Notes e The recovery process is irreversible Make sure to back up any data you wish to save on the system partition before starting the recovery process e The recovery process may take a while So be sure to connect the AC power adapter to your computer during the recovery process The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If Windows cannot be started follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Shut down the computer Press the Novo button From the Novo button menu select System recovery and press Enter 21 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting s Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions by category m Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your computer contains safety precautions for using your computer Read and follow all the precautions when using your computer Where can I find the hardware specifications for my computer You can find hardware specification for your computer from the printed flyers which came with your computer Where can I find warranty information For the warranty applicable to your computer including the warranty period and type of warranty service see the Lenovo limi
21. the desktop or the Decreases display currently active window brightness Enables disables the s touchpad and the touchpad _ Increases display brightness buttons Note If you changed the HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility you will need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Left side view m 5410p 5410p Touch 5 PS fs ES eG a IOOJOOU eS pe M lt l O OKO 030 090 090 ogo 0 tee m 510p S510p Touch E1 Novo button When the computer is off press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility or to enter the boot menu Note For details see Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system on page 20 B AC power Connect the AC power adapter here adapter jack EJ Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat Attention e Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer s VGA port Connects to external display devices RJ 45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV ora display USB 3 0 ports Connect to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 7 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Connecting U
22. ty make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the EFT list 27 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Other problems 28 Your computer does not respond need to start the computer from a connected device but the device does not appear on the boot device list The connected external device does not work To turn off your computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer still does not respond remove the battery pack and the AC power adapter Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network Check the boot mode setting in the BIOS setup utility If Boot Mode is set to UEFI make sure that the device or the medium in the device supports UEFI boot If the device or the medium in the device does not support UEFI boot set Boot Mode to Legacy Support If the device still does not appear in the boot device list replace with a new device or medium Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB while the computer power is on otherwise you might damage your computer When using a high power consumption external device such as an external USB optical disk drive use an external device power adapter Otherwise the device may not be recognized or system shut down may result Appendix A Replacing components e Replacing the hard disk drive Attention e Replace t
23. ugging them IE Then remove the screws H The wireless module automatically pops up a o O Insert a new wireless module into the slot at a 30 45 angle and gently pivot it down Then install the screws to secure the wireless module 34 Appendix A Replacing components Reconnect the antenna cables Ensure that the black cable is connected to the connector on the module marked as Main and the white cable marked as AUX Reinstall the compartment cover and then reinstall the screws to secure the cover Reinstall the battery pack Turn the computer over again Connect the AC power adapter and all cables se 35 Appendix A Replacing components es Removing the optical drive do the following To remove the optical drive Remove the main compartment cover Remove the screw EM shown in the illustration Gently pull the optical drive out H 36 Appendix A Replacing components The following table provides a list of CRUs Customer Replaceable Units for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions tp Poster User Guide AC porada Power ord or AC povier adapter 0 Beye O oo O r dl TCC teror o I wesma O O O o ase O e o 37 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Micro
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