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Lenovo IdeaPad
User Guide
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
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Notes � Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. � 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. � 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
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Lenovo IdeaPad User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated. Model name MT Lenovo IdeaPad S410p 20296 80BK Lenovo IdeaPad S410p Touch 20297 80BM Lenovo IdeaPad S510p 20298 80BN Lenovo IdeaPad S510p Touch 20299 80BQ
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Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..........................................1 Top view.......................................................................................................................1 Left-side view ..............................................................................................................5 Right-side view............................................................................................................9 Front view ..............
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - S410p/S410p Touch c a c b d e f g 1
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer S510p/S510p Touch c a c b d e f g Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from outside. Attention: • Do not open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. 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. 2
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Use the camera for video communication. Integrated a camera Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send b Wireless wireless radio. antennas Built-in Captures sound which can be used for video c conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. microphone Provides brilliant visual output. Display d e Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. f To move the cursor on the scr
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. Enables/disables airplane Mutes/unmutes the sound. : : mode. Decreases the volume level. Switches the active program. : : Turns on/off the backlight of Increases the volume level. : : the display. Closes the currently active Projects to a connected : : window. display. Refreshes the desktop or the Decreases display : : currently active window. brightne
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - S410p/S410p Touch ab c 4 5 6 7 S510p/S510p Touch a b c 5 6 7 When the computer is off, press this button to start the Novo button a Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see “Chapter 3. Leno
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connects to external display devices. VGA port d RJ-45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network. e Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a f HDMI port display. USB 3.0 ports Connect to USB devices. g Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 7. 6
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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 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 connec
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently . a 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port . b a b Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer. 8
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b 3 Connects to headsets. Combo audio a jack 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. Connects t
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 a b Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. For details, see Memory card slot a “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 11. Power indicator b c Battery indicator Symbol Indicator status Meaning On (solid white) The computer is powered on. Blin
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory card: � Secure Digital (SD) card �MultiMediaCard (MMC) Attention: • Insert only one card in the slot at a time. • 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 in
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ab c 2 2 4 e e Battery latch - Keeps the battery pack secured in place. a manual Battery pack b Keeps the battery pack secured in place. Battery latch - c spring loaded Ventilation slots Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. d Provide audio output. e
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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: � Accepting the end user license agreement �Configuring the Internet connection �Registering the operating system �Creating a user account Operating system interfaces - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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: �Move the cursor to the upper-right or lower-right corner until the charms ba
