Page 2 - Regulatory Notice; If you are using other Windows operating system, some; Note
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. • The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad S300 unless otherwise stated. • To refer to it, go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/ and click User guides and manuals . Regulat...
Page 3 - Contents
i Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .......................................... 1 Top view ....................................................................................................................... 1Left-side view ......................................................................
Page 5 - Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer; To p v i ew
1 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer To p v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyo...
Page 6 - Use the camera for video communication.; Computer display; Press this button to turn on the computer.; Touchpad; The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
2 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. Wireless module antennas The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless radio. Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Power button Press thi...
Page 7 - L e f t - s i d e v i e w; Novo button; With the computer powered off, press this button to start; Fan louvers; Dissipate internal heat.; HDMI port; Connect to USB devices.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 3 L e f t - s i d e v i e w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Novo button With the computer powered off, press this butto...
Page 8 - R i g h t - s i d e v i ew; Memory card slot; Connects to headphones or headsets. The combo audio; Connect the AC adapter here.
4 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer R i g h t - s i d e v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Note: Fo...
Page 9 - F ro n t v i ew; For details, see “System status indicators” on page 20.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 5 F ro n t v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status indicators For details, see “System s...
Page 10 - B o t t o m v i ew; Louvers; Allow air to enter the computer for cooling.; Battery pack; For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page; Speakers; The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound.
6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer B o t t o m v i ew - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Battery latch -manual The manual battery latch is used to ...
Page 11 - Chapter 2. Learning the basics; First use; Reading the manuals; Installing the battery pack; Setup Poster; Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet; Turning on the computer
7 Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals bef...
Page 12 - Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down; Putting your computer into sleep state; To put the computer into sleep state, click and select; Sleep; from the Start; Shutting down your computer; and select; Shut down; or; Smart; from the Start menu.
8 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into sleep state or shut it down. Putting your computer into sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the comp...
Page 13 - Using AC adapter and battery; Checking battery status
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 9 Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the ...
Page 14 - Handling the battery
10 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Handling the battery If the rechargeable battery pack is replaced with an incorrect type, there may be danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury and detriment to the environment, pay attention ...
Page 15 - Using the touchpad
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 11 Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direc...
Page 16 - Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad; Starting and using Quick Notes; Application; Quick Notes; Wall Paper; Setting and changing wall papers
12 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad contains two applications: Quick Notes and Wall Paper. To start Quick Notes or Wall Paper, slide four fingers to the left or right on the touchpad. Starting and using Quick Notes To start Quick Notes, put fou...
Page 17 - Starting Wall Paper
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 13 Starting Wall Paper To start Wall Paper, put four fingers slightly apart on the right of the touchpad and slide them quickly to the left. In Wall Paper, you can change to other default wall papers, or select pictures to set as the wall paper.
Page 18 - Hotkeys; The hotkeys are located in the first row of the keyboard.
14 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Hotkeys - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The hotkeys are located in the first row of the ke...
Page 19 - Setting hotkey mode
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 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: 1 Restart the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, immediatel...
Page 20 - Connecting external devices; Inserting a memory card; Push the memory card until you hear a click.
16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Y...
Page 21 - Connecting USB devices; icon in the notification area of Windows to remove the
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 17 Connecting USB 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 fo...
Page 22 - Connecting; Bluetooth; Enabling; Bluetooth; communications on your computer
18 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices (on select models) 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...
Page 23 - Special keys and buttons; OneKey Recovery system.; Lenovo Quick Start; • When the computer is starting up, immediately press; HotKey Mode; Enabled; is set to; Disabled
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 Special keys and buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Novo button • When the computer is powered off, press this button to start the OneKey Rescue system. • In...
Page 24 - System status indicators; These indicators inform you of the computer status.; Power status indicator
20 Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - These indicators inform you of the computer status. a b Power status indicator Battery status indicator a...
Page 26 - Securing your computer; Using VeriFaceTM; For more details on VeriFace, see the software help.; Using passwords
22 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Securing your computer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use...
Page 27 - Using Lenovo Quick Start; Starting Lenovo Quick Start; Exiting Lenovo Quick Start
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 23 Using Lenovo Quick Start - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - With a boot time of just a few seconds, Lenovo Quick Start offers a handy environment that allows you to enjo...
Page 28 - Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet; You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following way:; Wireless network technology:; connect without wiring.; Wired connection; Hardware connection; Cable
24 Chapter 3. Connecting to 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 way: Wired connecti...
Page 29 - To insert a networking cable, do the following:; Software configuration
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet 25 To insert a networking cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the networking cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently . 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port . Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details ...
Page 30 - Wireless connection; Enabling wireless connection; To enable wireless communications, press; WiMAX
26 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online...
Page 31 - Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system; OneKey Rescue system; Introduction; For more instructions, see the Help file of Lenovo OneKey Recovery.
27 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use application that can be used to back up...
Page 32 - • In Windows, press the Novo button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery; Create Recovery Disc
28 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system (without Windows operating system) In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded, follow the steps below to start OneKey Rescue system.• Shut down your computer.• Press the button to start OneKey Rescue system. You can ...
Page 34 - Chapter 5. Troubleshooting; Frequently asked questions; See “Chapter 1. Important safety information” of
30 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers. For details about each publica...
Page 35 - folder on D partition of the hard disk drive.; What can I do if the backup process fails?; Close other programs, then restart the backup process.; When do I need to restore the system to the factory status?
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 31 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 limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. Where can I find the device drivers? A compatible device ...
Page 36 - Troubleshooting; Display problems
32 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 2. The following section only de...
Page 37 - Sleep or hibernation problems
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 33 Password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, ask the system administrator to clear the 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 t...
Page 38 - Sound problems
34 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Computer screen problems The screen is blank. • Do the following:- If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on, press to make the screen brighter. - If the power indicator is in blinking, press the power button to resume...
Page 39 - A startup problem; OneKey Rescue system problems
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting 35 A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS setup utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot Device Priority correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft ® Windows operating system does not start. • Use ...
Page 41 - Tr a d e m a r k s
37 Tr a d e m a r k s The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. LenovoIdeaPadOneKeyVeriFace Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product...
Page 42 - Notes
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the actual product. • First Edition (March 2011) To refer to it, go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/ and click User guides and manuals . Regulatory Notice • © Copyright Lenovo 2011. Before using the product, be...
Page 43 - TM; User Guide
Lenovo IdeaPad S300/S400/S405 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. ©Lenovo China 2012 New World. New Thinking. TM www.lenovo.com V1.0_en-US User Guide V1.0
