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Lenovo IdeaPad S9/S10
User Guide
S9/S10 User Guide V1.0 EN cover1-4
DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE
If your product is not working correctly
LENOVO
ENERGY STAR model information
Table 1. ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system
Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity
II. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes
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Chapter 3. Using external
Contents
Chapter 2. Using Your
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited
Contents
Appendix C. Specifications
Appendix B. Customer
a b c d
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
Top View
Integrated camera
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Computer display
Power button
Wireless device switch
Microphone built-in
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
AC power adapter jack
Left-side View
Fan louvers
Security keyhole
Right-side View
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
PCI Express card slot
Built-in speakers for rich powerful sound
System status indicators
The system status indicators show the current status of your computer
Front View
a b c d
Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
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Battery pack
Battery latch - spring loaded
Battery latch - manual
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
Hard Disk Drive
Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer
Hard Disk Drive/Memory RAM compartment
Memory RAM compartment
Putting your computer to Stand By
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Putting your computer to Stand by or Shutting It Down
Shutting Down Your computer
Using the Touch Pad
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Numeric Keypad
Using the Keyboard
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Function Key Combinations
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Fn + F2 Turn off/on the LCD screen
For details, see OneKey Rescue System User Guide
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
OneKey Rescue System button
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Using memory cards
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Inserting a memory card
Using the Integrated Camera
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Removing a memory card
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Using the Internet
Using LAN port
Using wireless LAN
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Attaching a Security Lock Optional
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Securing your computer
Using Passwords
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Only a system administrator is able to perform this procedure
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
To set a Supervisor Password
1 Select Set Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password
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Chapter 2. Using Your Computer To set a User Password
Changing or Removing the User Password
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
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Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Using battery and AC adapter
Installing Device Drivers
Your Computer Batteries
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Checking Battery Status
Using the AC Adapter
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
1 Connect the power cord to the transformer pack
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Charging the Battery
Handling the Battery
Danger
Danger
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
Keep the battery pack away from fire
Chapter 3. Using external devices
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device
Chapter 3. Using external devices
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Connecting a PC card device
Chapter 3. Using external devices
Chapter 3. Using external devices
Connecting an external display
Connecting a VGA monitor
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Connecting a headphone and audio device
Chapter 3. Using external devices
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Connecting an external microphone
Chapter 3. Using external devices
Chapter 3. Using external devices
Connecting a Bluetooth device
Enabling Bluetooth communications
your computer, see Lenovo IdeaPad S9/S10 Setup Poster
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find warranty information?
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Where are the recovery discs?
How can I contact the Customer Support Center?
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Display Problems
When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen
My screen goes blank while the computer is on
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Touch the touch pad Press any key Press the power button
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
A Password Problem
Keyboard Problems
I forgot my password
The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly
Sleep or Hibernation Problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
The screen is blank
Computer Screen Problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The screen is unreadable or distorted
3 Click the Advanced Settings button
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Sound Problems
Battery Problems
Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty
Other Problems
A Hard Disk Drive Problem
A Startup Problem
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
The computer does not start from a device you want
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
Getting Help and Service
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
Getting Help on the Web
Calling the Customer Support Center
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
The following items are not covered
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
Machine Type and Model
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Getting Help around the World
Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Important Safety Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Conditions That Require Immediate Action
Safety Guidelines
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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Service and Upgrades
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Danger
Power Cords and Power Adapters
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Danger
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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Plugs and Outlets
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Extension Cords and Related Devices
Danger
Danger
Power Supply Statement
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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Danger
Lithium Coin Cell Battery Notice
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Danger
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Heat and Product Ventilation
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is plugged in
Danger
CD and DVD Drive Safety
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Danger
Electrical Current Safety Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
To connect 1. Turn everything OFF
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Laser Compliance Statement
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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Danger
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information Danger
Liquid Crystal Display LCD Notice
Caring Your Computer
Be Careful about Where and How You Work
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Not all such appliances cause a significant electrostatic charge
Carry Your Computer Properly
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Be Gentle with Your Computer
For outdoor use
Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly
Data Safety
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Other Important Tips
Take Care in Setting Passwords
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Accessibility and Comfort
Cleaning Your Computer Display
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Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Ergonomic Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
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What If You are Traveling?
Maintenance
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Questions about Vision?
General Tips for Maintenance
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Update device drivers and BIOS when needed
Chapter 6. Safety, Use, and Care Information
Turn off the computer and start the recovery process
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
What This Warranty Covers
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
How to Obtain Warranty Service
What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct Problems
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Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
Exchange of a Product or Part
Use of Personal Information
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
Your Additional Responsibilities
Limitation of Liability
What This Warranty Does not Cover
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
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Other Rights
Dispute Resolution
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
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Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
European Economic Area EEA
Warranty Information
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
1 Customer Replaceable Unit “CRU” Service
Types of Warranty Service
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
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4 Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty 2 On-site Service
3 Courier or Depot Service
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Warranty Service Telephone Numbers
Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers
Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
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Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty
+7-495
Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs
Environment Temperature
Appendix C. Specifications
Specifications
Size
Lithium-ion Li-Ion battery pack Nominal voltage 11.1 V dc
Appendix C. Specifications
Battery pack
Power source AC adapter
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Appendix D. Notices
Notices
Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing
Appendix D. Notices
Appendix D. Notices
Export classification notice
Television output notice
Appendix D. Notices
Wireless related information
Wireless Interoperability
Usage Environment and Your Health
Appendix D. Notices
Appendix D. Notices
Electronic Emissions Notices
Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement
Appendix D. Notices
Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada
German Class B Compliance Statement
Appendix D. Notices
Appendix D. Notices
Informationen in Hinsicht EMVG Paragraf 4 Abs. 1
European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance
Appendix D. Notices
Korea Class B
Japan Compliance Statement for Power line Harmonics
Japanese VCCI Class B Statement
Appendix D. Notices
Appendix D. Notices
WEEE and Recycling Statements
General Recycling Statement
EU WEEE Statements
Appendix D. Notices
Appendix D. Notices
Japan Recycling Statements
Collecting and Recycling a Disused Lenovo Computer or Monitor
Appendix D. Notices
Disposing a Disused Battery Pack from Lenovo Notebook Computers
Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components
Appendix D. Notices
Notice for Users in the U.S.A
Notice on Deleting Data from Your Hard Disk
Using the preinstalled recovery program, bring the hard disk back to factory-ship state
Appendix D. Notices
Trademarks
Appendix D. Notices
Index
Problems
Lenovo Limited Warranty
Password
Keyboard
Index