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- Page 1 Lenovo ideapad 520 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. • The latest electronic compliance and environmental information are available from the Lenovo compliance information Web sites. To view compliance information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/compliance To download environmental information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration...
- Page 3 Lenovo User Guide User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated. Model name Lenovo ideapad 520-15IKB Lenovo ideapad 520H-15IKB 80YL Lenovo ideapad 520L-15IKB 81BF Lenovo ideapad 520R-15IKB Lenovo ideapad 520E-15IKB...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..................1 Top view ................................. 1 Left-side view ..............................6 Right-side view ............................11 Bottom view ..............................12 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10..................13 Configuring the operating system for the first time ................13 Operating system interface ........................ -
Page 7: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. - Page 8 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. Computer display Provides brilliant visual output. Wireless LAN antennas Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
- Page 9 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Numeric keypad The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
- Page 10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + B: Activates the break function.
- Page 11 Refreshes the desktop or the : Decreases the display brightness. currently active window. : Enables/disables the touchpad. : Increases the display brightness. Note: You can use the Lenovo Setting to enable/disable the hotkey function.
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Page 12: Left-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AC power adapter jack Connects to the AC power adapter. - Page 13 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Type-C port Supports USB 3.1 Gen1 devices. Memory card slot Accepts memory cards (not supplied). Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 10. Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu.
- Page 14 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.
- Page 15 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB device You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A/Type C) into the USB port on your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device.
- Page 16 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 •...
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Page 17: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Optical drive Reads/burns optical discs. -
Page 18: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. -
Page 19: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 10
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 ® Note: Windows 10 has an updated version. If you are using the updated version, some operations may be different. Please refer to the actual product. Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. - 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 ...
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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 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.
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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. Recovery System
Chapter 3. Recovery system Reset this PC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... -
Page 26: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
What is the address of the Lenovo support Web site? http://support.lenovo.com Where can I find warranty information? Visit the Lenovo Support Web site and type the serial number for your computer to look up warranty information. Lenovo preinstalled operating system and software What is the Lenovo preinstalled operating system? Some Lenovo computers come with copies of the operating system installed at factory. - Page 27 C partition of your hard disk. If you cannot find the drivers for all the hardware devices that you need there, download the drivers from the Lenovo consumer support website. Note: The Lenovo support Web site contains the latest drivers.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
I forgot my password. administrator to clear your user password. • If you forget your hard disk drive 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. - Page 29 Power-on self-test (POST). - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. 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 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 turned - The combo audio jack is not being used. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery pack problems Your computer shuts •...
- Page 31 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for four seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond. respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.
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Page 32: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo 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 33 en-US Rev. RB04...