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©Lenovo China 2011
Lenovo IdeaPad S100
User Guide V1.0
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
V1.0_en-US
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Note • 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 7. If you are using other Windows operating system, 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 in
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Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..........................................1 Top view.......................................................................................................................1 Left-side view ..............................................................................................................3 Right-side view............................................................................................................4 Front view ..............
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. 1
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Use the camera for video communication. Integrated camera The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be Built-in used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple microphone audio recordings. Computer display The computer display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. When the computer is powered off, press this button to QS (Quick Start) start Lenovo Quick Start. button When the computer is powered off, press this butt
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connect the AC adapter here. AC power adapter jack Connects to external display devices. VGA port Dissipate internal heat. Fan louvers USB port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 14. Connects to headsets or headphones. Combo
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connects to USB devices. USB port Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 14. This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. RJ-45 port Note: For details, see “Wired connections” on page 21. Used for attaching a lanyard (not supplied). Lanyard hole Fro
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack Battery latch - secured in place. manual Battery pack For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 9. The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack Battery latch - secured in place. sp
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer. Connecting to the power The supplied battery pack is not fully charged at purchase. To charge the battery and begin using your computer, insert the battery pack and connect th
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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 computer into sleep state. When the computer is in sleep state, you can quickly wake it to resume use, and bypass the startup process. To put the computer into sleep state, do one of the following. �Cli
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using AC adapter and battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last. There are two main factors: � The amount of energy stored
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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 to the following points: � Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo. � Keep the battery pack away from fire. � Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain. � Do not attempt to
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the touchpad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip on the touchpad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. The function of the left-/right-click area Left-/Right-click area corresponds to that of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse. Note:
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using function keys Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys . The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Turn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F2: Turn on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. Open the interface for the display device switch Fn + F3: to select this notebook or an external
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics Fn + Delete: Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + PgUp Home key Fn + PgDn End key Fn + ↑ / ↓: Increase/Decrease display brightness. Fn + → / ←: Increase/Decrease sound volume. Connecting external devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) A memory card is a data st
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics 2 Gently slide the memory card into the card slot until it reaches the end. Note: Insert only one card at a time into the slot. Removing a memory card After reading data from and/or writing data to the memory card, you can remove it from your computer. To remove a memory card: 1 Use the Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility to make sure the card is not in use. 2 Gently pull the memory card out of the card slot. Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB devic
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 fini
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics 2 Enable Bluetooth communication on your computer. 3 On your computer, go to Control Panel and click Add a device. The device you want to connect to should appear on the device list. Click the device and then click Next. Your computer will generate a pairing code and display it on the screen. 4 On your device, accept the pairing invitation and enter the pairing code displayed on your computer screen. The connection will be established and Windows will automa
