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Page 1: User Guide
Lenovo Ideapad 300-14IBR/ Ideapad 300-15IBR User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. - Page 2 Notes • 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 10. 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ................17 Task and desktop management ........................ 19 Connecting to a wireless network ......................20 Get Started app ............................20 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System................21 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting......................22 Frequently asked questions ........................22 Troubleshooting ............................24 Appendix A. -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lenovo Ideapad 300-14IBR... - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo Ideapad 300-15IBR 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 the display panel and the keyboard.
- Page 7 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. Wireless LAN antennas Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals. Computer display Provides brilliant visual output.
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Page 8: Using The Keyboard
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Numeric keypad (Lenovo Ideapad 300-15IBR) The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ;... - Page 9 Activates the pause function. Fn + End: Activates the break function. Fn + PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock. Fn + PgDn: Activates the system request. Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. Lenovo Ideapad 300-14IBR...
- Page 10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo Ideapad 300-15IBR : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Displays all currently active apps. Turns on/off the backlight of the : Increases the volume level.
- Page 11 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: Shut down the computer. Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
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Page 12: Left-Side View
Connect the AC power adapter here. Novo button When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Notes: •... - Page 13 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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Page 14: Connecting Usb Devices
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB device 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. -
Page 15: Using Memory Cards
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 • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card •... -
Page 16: Right-Side View
Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole. • You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment, judgment, or warranty regarding the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features. -
Page 17: Front View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status indicators Indicator Charge... -
Page 18: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. -
Page 19: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 10
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 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: •... - Page 20 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Settings Settings lets you perform basic tasks. You can also search for more settings with the settings search box in the upper-right corner. To open the settings, do the following: • Open the start menu, and then select Settings Personalize the start menu ...
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Page 21: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 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. ... -
Page 22: Shutting Down The Computer
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down the computer, do one of the following: • Open the start menu, and then select Power Shut down. -
Page 23: Task And Desktop Management
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Page 24: Connecting To A Wireless Network
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do the following: Press F7 (... -
Page 25: Chapter 3. Lenovo Onekey Recovery System
• The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System: Shut down the computer. Press the Novo button. From Novo Button Menu, select System Recovery and press Enter. -
Page 26: Faqs
Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with any recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System if you need to restore the system to its original factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails? If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the following steps: Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process. -
Page 27: Bios Setup Utility
Windows, Linux or Dos, etc. cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Lenovo OneKey Recovery System. If you still see screen. only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. -
Page 29: Sleep Problems
- The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. (POST). See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery pack is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. -
Page 30: Sound Problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard • Make sure that: from the speaker even - The Mute function is off. when the volume is - The combo audio jack is not being used. turned up. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery pack problems Your computer shuts down •... -
Page 31: Other Problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button not respond. for four seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. -
Page 32: Appendix A. Cru Instructions
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. - Page 33 Appendix A. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: Turn off the computer. Disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer. Close the computer display and turn the computer over. Remove the main compartment cover. a.
- Page 34 Appendix A. CRU instructions Pull the hard disk drive in the direction shown by arrow Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay and the connectors facing each other;...
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Page 35: Replacing Memory
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing double-data-rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer. - Page 36 Appendix A. CRU instructions Push the DDR3 SDRAM inward toward the socket until the latches on both edges of the socket are pushed into the closed position. After aligning the attachment clips with their matching gaps, reinstall the compartment cover. Reinstall and tighten the screws.
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Page 37: Replacing The Keyboard
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the keyboard, do the following: Turn off the computer;... - Page 38 Appendix A. CRU instructions Lift the keyboard slightly . Disconnect the keyboard connector in the direction shown by arrows . Then remove the keyboard. Reconnect the keyboard connector and install the new keyboard. Push the keyboard in gently until it clicks into place. Note: Make sure that the keyboard connector is attached firmly.
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Page 39: Removing The Optical Drive
Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the optical drive, do the following: Remove the keyboard. - Page 40 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. Safety, Warranty, and Setup User Guide Guide AC power adapter Power cord for AC power adapter Bottom access doors Hard disk drive...
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Page 41: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo OneKey Ideapad 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 marks of others. - Page 42 en-US Rev. AA00...