Lenovo IDEAPAD S205 User Manual

Lenovo IDEAPAD S205 User Manual

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IdeaPad S205
User Guide
User Guide
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
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  • Page 1 IdeaPad S205 User Guide User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. V1.0 V1.0...
  • Page 2 (December © Copyright Lenovo 2010. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA”...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer...1 Top view ...1 Left-side view ...3 Right-side view...4 Bottom view ...5 Chapter 2. Learning the basics...7 First use...7 Using AC adapter and battery ...9 Using the touchpad...11 Using the keyboard...12 Connecting external devices...14 Special keys and buttons...16 System status indicators...17 Securing your computer...18...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.
  • Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Computer display System status indicators Power button OneKey Rescue system button Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 27. Touchpad Note: For details, see “Using the touchpad” on page 11. The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output.
  • Page 7: Left-Side View

    Left-side view AC power adapter jack Note: For details, see “Using AC adapter and battery” on page 9 VGA port USB port Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device” on page 15. Fan louvers Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur.
  • Page 8: Right-Side View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view Headphone jack Attention: • Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing. Microphone jack Integrated wireless device switch (Select models only) HDMI port USB port Note: For details, see “Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device”...
  • Page 9: Bottom View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Battery latch - spring loaded Battery pack Battery latch - manual SIM card slot (Select models only) Notes: In order to be able to insert a SIM card into this slot, you must first disconnect the AC •...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics First use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer.
  • Page 12: Shutting Down Your Computer

    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.
  • Page 13: Using Ac Adapter And Battery

    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.
  • Page 14 If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. remove the battery pack from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make sure the computer has been shut down.
  • Page 15: Using The Touchpad

    Using the touchpad Touchpad Left click button Right click button Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad using Fn+F6. Chapter 2. Learning the basics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move.
  • Page 16: Using The Keyboard

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Using the keyboard Your computer has function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn function keys - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ;...
  • Page 17 The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Esc: Fn + F1: Fn + F2: Fn + F3: Fn + F5: Fn + F6: Fn + F7: Fn + F8: Fn + F9: Fn + F10: Fn + F11: Fn + PrtSc: Fn + Pause: Fn + Delete:...
  • Page 18: Connecting External Devices

    Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities. Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • Secure Digital PRO (SD PRO) •...
  • Page 19 Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices. Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the external device’s power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, and system shut down may result.
  • Page 20: Special Keys And Buttons

    • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see “OneKey Rescue system” on page 27.
  • Page 21: System Status Indicators

    System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator Hard disk drive indicator Touchpad indicator Chapter 2. Learning the basics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 22: Securing Your Computer

    • You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment judgement or warranty regarding the function, quality or performance of locking devices and security features. Using VeriFace™ VeriFace is a face recognition software which takes a digital snapshot, extracts key features of your face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system’s “password”.
  • Page 23: Using Passwords

    For details about how to set the password, see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up.
  • Page 24: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Internet

    Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect.
  • Page 25: Hardware Connection

    Hardware connection: Cable TV cable Splitter * Cable modem * * Not supplied. Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary. Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
  • Page 26: Wireless Connection

    Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Wireless connection Wireless connections provide mobile access to the Internet, allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers. Divided by the signal scales, wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards. Wi-Fi WiMAX Mobile Broadband...
  • Page 27 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX (Select models only) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch from 2 Press Fn + F5 to make configuration. Hardware connection Wi-Fi/WiMAX network Access point * * Not supplied Software configuration...
  • Page 28 Notes: Various standards are in use by mobile operators to provide Mobile Broadband services. • The Lenovo Mobile Broadband module may support one or more of the following standards: GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) TD-SCDMA (Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access)
  • Page 29 Inserting the SIM card To insert the SIM card: 1 Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display and turn it over. 3 Remove the battery. 4 Insert the SIM card in the card slot until it clicks into place as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet Removing the SIM card To remove the SIM card: 1 Turn off the computer, then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display and turn it over. 3 Remove the battery.
  • Page 31: Chapter 4. Onekey Rescue System

    OneKey Rescue system Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use application that can be used to back up the data on your system partition (C drive) for easy restore when required. You can run Lenovo OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system, and the OneKey Rescue system without starting the Windows operating system.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4. OneKey Rescue system Using Lenovo OneKey Rescue system (without Windows operating system) In the event that the operating system cannot be loaded, follow the steps below to access OneKey Rescue system. • Shut down your computer. • Press the key to launch OneKey Rescue system.
  • Page 33: Appendix A. Cru Instructions

    Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the battery Note: Use only the battery provided by Lenovo. Any other battery could ignite or explode. To replace the battery, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer.
  • Page 34: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    Replacing the hard disk drive You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Notes: •...
  • Page 35 To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the keyboard.
  • Page 36 Appendix A. CRU instructions 5 Remove the base cover. a.Remove the screws that secure the base cover b.Remove the base cover...
  • Page 37 6 Remove the frame fixing screws. 7 Release the cables from the cable guides of the hard disk drive frame and pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow 8 Take out the hard disk drive secured in the hard disk drive bay. 9 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive.
  • Page 38: Replacing Memory

    Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer. DDR3 SDRAMs are available in various capacities. Note: Use only the memory types supported by your computer.
  • Page 39 Appendix A. CRU instructions b.Remove the keyboard 6 Remove the base cover. a.Remove the screws that secure the base cover...
  • Page 40 Appendix A. CRU instructions b.Remove the base cover 7 If two SO-DIMMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old SO-DIMM for future use.
  • Page 41 8 Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket. Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into place. Make sure that it is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 9 Reinstall the base cover and the keyboard. 0 Reinstall the battery.
  • Page 42 Appendix A. CRU instructions The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive Setup Poster...
  • Page 43: Trademarks

    Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey VeriFace Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service...
  • Page 44: Index

    Index AC adapter Using Battery Charging Bluetooth Connecting Camera Function key combinations Keyboard Using Meomory card reader Microphone Built-in OneKey Rescue System button Password Using Security SIM card Touchpad USB port VeriFace Using...
  • Page 46 New World. New Thinking. www.lenovo.com V1.0_en-US...

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