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©Lenovo China 2012
Lenovo IdeaPad
U510
User Guide V1.0
TM
New World. New Thinking.
www.lenovo.com
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
V1.1_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 8. 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 ..............................................................................................................6 Right-side view............................................................................................................9 Front view ..............
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b c d g h e f i Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. 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 th
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Use the camera for video communication. Integrated a camera The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant b Computer display visual output. Wireless LAN Connect to the wireless LAN adapter to receive and send c wireless radio. antennas d Press this button to turn on the computer. Power button Caps lock e indicator The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. f Touchpad Note:You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing F6 () Provide aud
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Keyboard function keys By pressing the appropriate function keys, you can change system settings instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a, then press one of the function keys b. b a b The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Home: Activate the pause function. Fn + End: Activate the break function. Fn + PgUp: Enable/disable the scroll lock. Fn + PgDn: Activate the system request function. Fn + Space Turn on/off the key
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys Using hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys. By pressing the appropriate hotkey, you can change system settings instantly. The following describes the function of each hotkey. Enables/disables airplane Mutes/unmutes the sound. : : mode. Displays all currently open Decreases the volume level. : : apps. Turn on/off the backlight of Increases the volume level. : : the LCD screen. Ope
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup. 3 In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled. 4 Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes. No
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b c d e f gh When the computer is off, press this button to open Novo Novo button a button menu. From the Novo button menu, start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey R
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Note: � 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. Built-in Captures sound which can be used for video h conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. microphone 7
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices. 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 has been 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 auto
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ab c d a Connects to USB devices. USB 2.0 port Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 8. Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Memory card slot b Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 10. Optical drive Reads/Burns optical discs
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: � Secure Digital (SD) card � MultiMediaCard (MMC) Note: � 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 1 Push the dummy card in until you hear a click. Then gently pull the dummy card out of the memory card slot. Note: The dummy card is used for preventing dus
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b a Battery status indicator Power indicator b Symbol Indicator status Meaning On (solid white) The computer is powered on. Blinking The computer is in sleep mode. Off The computer is powered off. On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. Louvers a 12
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may 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
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks, and are always available regardless of whichever app you are currently in. To display the charms, do one of the following: � Move the cursor to the upper-right or lower-right corner until the c
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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. 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 any external devices, including digital cameras, TVs, or printers. Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks, such as setting the volume or shutting down the
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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
