Lenovo S100 manual Troubleshooting Password problems, Sleep or hibernation problems

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Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

Password problems

I forgot my password.

• If you forget your user password, you must take your

 

computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing

 

representative to have the password changed.

 

• 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 supervisor 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.

Sleep or hibernation problems

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).

•The battery power is getting low. Connect the AC 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 Information” 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

• If the computer does not return from sleep mode, it may

from sleep mode and the com-

have entered hibernation mode automatically because the

puter does not work.

battery is depleted. Check the power indicator.

 

• If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC adapter

 

to the computer, then press any key or the power button.

 

• If your computer is in hibernation mode or power-off state,

 

connect the AC adapter to the computer, then press the

 

power button to resume operation.

Note: If the system still does not return from sleep mode, your system has stopped responding, and you cannot turn off the computer; reset the computer. Unsaved data may be lost. To reset the computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery.

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Contents Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Regulatory Notice First Edition January Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer Top viewGetting to know your computer Integrated Camera Built-inMicrophone Computer displayLeft-side view Right-side view RJ-45 portLanyard hole Bottom view Getting to know your computer „ Connecting to the power „ Configuring the operating systemLearning the basics „ Reading the manuals„ Shutting down your computer Learning the basics„ Checking battery status „ Charging the battery„ Removing the battery pack „ Handling the battery Using the touchpad Touchpad Left-/Right-click areaUsing function keys „ Using memory cards not supplied Connecting external devices„ Connecting USB devices Removing a memory card„ Connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices on select models Enabling Bluetooth communication on your computerrLearning the basics System status indicators Symbol Indicator Meaning StatusLearning the basics Using Lenovo Quick Start „ Starting Lenovo Quick Start„ Exiting Lenovo Quick Start Learning the basics Connecting to the Internet „ Hardware for wired connectionsWired connections „ Software configuration „ Enabling the wireless network card„ Hardware for wireless connections „ Connecting to a wireless networkConnecting to the Internet Connecting to the Internet OneKey Rescue system „ IntroductionOneKey Rescue system „ Creating a recovery discs OneKey Rescue systemOneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system Troubleshooting Frequently asked questionsTroubleshooting How can I install the device drivers?Troubleshooting Display problemsTroubleshooting Password problems Sleep or hibernation problemsTroubleshooting Computer screen problems Sound problemsBattery problems Hard disk drive problemTroubleshooting Startup problem OneKey Rescue system problemsOther problems Trademarks Page V1.1en-US

S100 specifications

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