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Page 1: User Guide
Lenovo IdeaPad U530 Touch User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. -
Page 2: Regulatory Notice
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 8. If you are using other Windows operating systems, some operations may be slightly different. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 ..........12 Configuring the operating system for the first time ..........12 Operating system interfaces ..................12 Charms and the charms bar..................13 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ..........15 Touch screen operation ...................17 Connecting to a wireless network ................20 Help and support ......................21 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ........22 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............24 Frequently asked questions ..................24 Troubleshooting ......................27 Trademarks.................... 31... -
Page 5: 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 from outside. - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated Use the camera for video communication. camera Captures sound, which can be used for video Built-in conferencing, voice narration, or audio recordings. microphone Multi-touch The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Multi‐touch function is available on this display display. Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. Touchpad Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move. Touchpad buttons The functions of the left/right side correspond to those of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse. Notes: • You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing F6 ( • If you change the HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility, you need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey. Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat. Attention: Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked otherwise overheating of the ...
- Page 7 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. Enables/disables Airplane : Mutes/unmutes the sound. mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Switches the active program. Turns the LCD screen back‐ : Increases the volume level. light on/off. Closes the currently active Projects to a connected window. display. Refreshes the desktop or the Decreases display currently active window. brightness. Enables/disables the : Increases display brightness. touchpad. Note: If you change the HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility, you need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey.
- Page 8 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 PgUp Home PgDn Insert PrtSc Delete Pause Break ScrLk SysRq The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Home: Activate the pause function. Activate the break function. Fn + End: Fn + PgUp: Enable/disable the scroll lock. Fn + PgDn: Activate the insert function.
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Page 9: Left-Side View
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Page 10: Connecting Usb Devices
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices Connect a USB device to your computer by inserting the USB plug (Type A) 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. After the driver is installed, you can reconnect the device without performing any additional steps. Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after connecting it, and then installs the driver automatically. However, some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting. Check the documentation provided by the device’s manufacturer before connecting the device. Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring data to or from that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of the Windows desktop screen to remove the device before disconnecting. Notes: • If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source before connecting it. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized. • To connect or disconnect a USB device in sleep mode, wake up your computer first. -
Page 11: Connecting A Bluetooth Device
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting a Bluetooth device If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to or from other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as notebook computers, PDAs, and cell phones. You can transfer data between these devices at a range of up to 10 meters in open space. Note: The actual maximum range may vary due to interference and transmission barriers. For the best transfer speed, place the device as near to your computer as possible. Enabling Bluetooth and WLAN communications on your computer Press F7 ( ) to disable airplane mode. Notes: • When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to save battery power. You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer before you can transfer • data between them. Read the documentation supplied with the Bluetooth enabled device for details on how to pair the device with your computer. -
Page 12: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status Power indicator ... - Page 13 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 10. USB port Connects to USB devices. For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 6. Note: If the battery is more than 20% charged, the USB port with a mark supports the charging of an external USB device, even when the computer is turned off. AC power adapter Connects the AC power adapter. jack...
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Page 14: Inserting A Memory Card
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory card: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: • Insert only one card in the slot at a time. • This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card, do the following: 1 Push the dummy card in until you hear a click. 2 Gently pull the dummy card out of the memory card slot. Note: The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the inside of your computer when the memory card slot is not in use. Retain the dummy card for future use. 3 Slide a memory card in until it clicks into place. Removing a memory card To remove a memory card, do the following: 1 Push the memory card in until you hear a click. -
Page 15: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. -
Page 16: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 8
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The ... -
Page 17: Charms And The Charms Bar
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Charms and the charms bar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly. ... - Page 18 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a quick way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to connected external devices, including digital cameras, TVs, and printers. Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks, such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer. Also, you can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when on the Desktop screen.
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Page 19: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep ... - Page 20 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer, do the following: 1 Open the charms bar, then select Settings 2 Select Power Shut down.
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Page 21: Touch Screen Operation
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Touch screen operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using the fully‐featured, ... - Page 22 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Number Frequently used gestures Tasks performed of fingers used Pinch Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen. Zooms in and out on visual apps, such as pictures and maps. Can also jump to the beginning or end of a list. Rotate Place two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand. Rotating turns an object. (Note: Not all Two or items can be rotated, more depending upon the app.) Slide Pans or scrolls through Drag your finger across the screen. lists and pages, but you can also use it to ...
- Page 23 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Number Frequently used gestures Tasks performed of fingers used Swipe Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center. • Swiping from the top or bottom edge displays app commands, including save, edit, and delete. This also can be used to dock or close the currently open app. Similar to right‐ clicking on an app with your mouse. • Swiping from the left displays a list of the apps currently running in the background. • Swiping from the right displays the ...
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Page 24: Connecting To A Wireless Network
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To connect to a wireless network, do the following: 1 Ensure airplane mode is turned off. If airplane mode is turned on, press ... -
Page 25: Help And Support
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Help and support If you have questions about using the Windows operating system, refer to ... -
Page 26: Chapter 3. Lenovo Onekey Recovery System
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required. Note: To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery system, your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and the OneKey Recovery system program files. This default partition is hidden for security reasons, explaining why the available disk space is less than the stated capacity. Backing up the system partition You can back up the system partition to an image file. To back up the system partition, do the following: 1 Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. 2 Click System Backup. 3 Select a back‐up location and click Next to start the backup. Notes: • You can choose a back‐up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device. The back‐up process may take a while. • • The back‐up process is only available when Windows can be started normally. Restoring You can choose to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back‐up point. To restore the system partition, do the ... - Page 27 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If Windows cannot be started, follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button. From Novo Button Menu, select System recovery and press Enter.
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Page 28: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This section lists frequently asked questions by category. Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide, which came with your computer, contains safety precautions for using your computer. Read and follow all the precautions when using your computer. Where can I find the hardware specifications for my computer? You can find hardware specifications for your computer on the printed ... - Page 29 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its 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: 1 Close all open programs, and then restart the back‐up process. 2 Check to see if the destination media is damaged. Select another path and try again. When do I need to restore the system to its factory status? Restore the system when the operating system fails to start up. If there is critical data on the system partition, back it up before starting recovery. BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is ROM‐based software. It communicates basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other preferences. How can I start the BIOS setup utility? To start the BIOS setup utility, do the following: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup. How can I change the boot mode? There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy Support. To change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu.
- Page 30 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting When do I need to change the boot mode? The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI mode. If you need to install a legacy operating system, such as Windows (that is, any operating system before Windows 8), Linux or DOS, etc. on your computer, you must change the boot mode to Legacy support. The legacy operating system, such as Windows, Linux or DOS, etc. cannot be installed until you change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
F12 ( ) to make the screen brighter. • If these items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, take the computer for repair. When I turn on the • Restore backed‐up files to your Windows environment or the entire content of your hard disk computer, only a white cursor appears on a blank to its original factory content using the Lenovo screen. OneKey Recovery system. If you still can only see the cursor on the screen, take the computer for repair. My screen goes blank while • Your screen saver or power management may be the computer is on. enabled. Do one of the following to exit the screen saver or to resume from sleep mode: ‐ Touch the touchpad. -
Page 32: Sleep Problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting BIOS password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password. • 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 administrator 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 problems • The battery power is getting low. Connect the AC The critical low-battery error message appears, and the power adapter to the computer. - Page 33 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 in use. ‐ The speaker is selected as the playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down • Discharge and recharge the battery. before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indi-...
- Page 34 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting • Make sure the touch screen is clean The touch screen does not respond. • Make sure your computer not crash. If your computer does not respond, do one of the following: ‐ To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for four seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. ‐ Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. 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 respond. does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. I need to start the computer •...
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Page 35: 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 marks of others. - Page 36 en-US Rev. AA00...