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New World. New Thinking.
www.lenovo.com
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P/N:147001827
Printed in China
Lenovo
IdeaPad
S9/S10
User Guide
User Guide
V1.0
V1.0
MT:4067, 20013
4068, 20014
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  • Page 1 S9/S10 User Guide V1.0 EN cover_1-4 Lenovo IdeaPad S9/S10 New World. New Thinking. User Guide User Guide V1.0 V1.0 www.lenovo.com MT:4067, 20013 4068, 20014 4231, 20015 4187 P/N:147001827 Printed in China...
  • Page 2 RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under these terms, then we provide this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial * Only for the users from the United States.

  • Page 3: Energy Star Model Information

    Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant designation. Lenovo computers of the following machine types, if the ENERGY STAR mark is affixed, have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY STAR 4.0 program requirements for computers.
  • Page 4 For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit http://www.energystar.gov. Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day-to-day operations. To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following power-management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified duration: Table 1.

  • Page 5: Explanation Of Hard Disk Capacity

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity Dear user, While using your computer, you may discover that the nominal hard disk capacity indicated is somewhat different from the disk capacity displayed by the operating system.
  • Page 6 X × 0.931 G. II. A portion of the hard disk space is used for specific purposes Lenovo computers come with preinstalled OneKey Rescue System, so the hard disk has a special portion partitioned before delivery, which is used to store hard disk mirror and OneKey Rescue System program files.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page i Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Contents Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Connecting a headphone and Computer ........1 audio device ........34 Top View ........1 Connecting an external Left-side View .......3 microphone........35 Right-side View ......4 Connecting a Bluetooth Front View........5 device ...........36...
  • Page 8 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page ii Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Contents Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty........86 Warranty Information ....94 Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers ....97 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) ..99 Appendix C. Specifications ..100 Specifications ......

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Top View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.
  • Page 10 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Computer display The color display with TFT technology provides clear and brilliant text and graphics. Power button Use the Power button to turn on the computer. Microphone (built-in) The built-in microphone (with noise reduction) can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings.

  • Page 11: Left-Side View

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Left-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fan louvers The fan louvers allow warm air to exit the computer.

  • Page 12: Right-Side View

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 4 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Right-side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PCI Express card slot ..............

  • Page 13: Front View

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 5 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Front View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status indicators The system status indicators show the current status of your computer.

  • Page 14: Bottom View

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 6 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Bottom View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 15 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 7 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 1. Getting to Know Your Computer Battery latch - spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. When you insert a battery pack, this latch automatically secures the battery in place.
  • Page 16 The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Important: Do not disassemble or replace the hard disk drive by yourself! If you do need to, ask a Lenovo authorized service center or dealer to disassemble or replace it. Memory (RAM) compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 9 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Putting your computer to Stand by or Shutting It Down - - - When you finish working with your computer, you can put it to stand by or shut it down.

  • Page 18: Using The Touch Pad

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 10 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using the Touch Pad - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The touch pad consists of a pad and two click buttons at the bottom of the keyboard.

  • Page 19: Using The Keyboard

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 11 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Note: You can also attach and use a USB mouse through the USB connector. see “Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device” on For details, page 30 Using the Keyboard...
  • Page 20 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 12 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using 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 the Fn key ;...
  • Page 21 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 13 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + F1: Put your computer in sleep mode. Fn + F2: Turn off/on the LCD screen. Fn + F3: Shift to other connected display devices.
  • Page 22 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 14 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer OneKey Rescue System button Press the OneKey Rescue System button to enter the main interface of OneKey Rescue System while the power is off. Attention: When you press OneKey Rescue System button to turn on the computer, please ensure that your computer is not connected with other peripherals...

  • Page 23: Using Memory Cards

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 15 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using memory cards - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with one Multi-media Reader slot used to insert a memory card, such as an SD Card, a Multi-media Card, a Memory Stick or a Memory Stick pro card.

  • Page 24: Using The Integrated Camera

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 16 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Inserting a memory card Gently slide the memory card with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Multi-media reader slot. Slide until it clicks into place. Removing a memory card Push the memory card until you hear a click.

  • Page 25: Using The Internet

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 17 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using the Internet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with LAN port for high-speed DSL/cable modem connection and local area network (LAN), wireless LAN for wireless connection.
  • Page 26 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 18 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Attention: As the voltage of a telephone connection is higher than that of a network, do not attempt to connect a telephone cable to the LAN port or else a short circuit of the computer might occur.

  • Page 27: Securing Your Computer

    Refer to the “Right-side View” on page 4 for the location of the security keyhole. Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo makes no comments, judgements, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features.
  • Page 28 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 20 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Using Passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer.
  • Page 29 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 21 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Note: If you set passwords through the BIOS Setup Utility and put your computer into sleep mode by pressing Fn + F1, the following describes the behavior of the computer when you bring it out of sleep mode: You are prompted to enter the Windows log-on password rather than the User password to resume operation.
  • Page 30 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 22 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Changing or Removing the Supervisor Password To change the password, do the following: Select Set Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password window opens.
  • Page 31 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 23 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer To set a User Password: Turn on your computer. Press F2, while the initial screen is displayed. The BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys.
  • Page 32 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 24 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Type correct password in the Enter Current Password field. Then press Enter key once to move to the Enter New Password field, type a new user password in.

  • Page 33: Installing Device Drivers

    Note: The operating system may run slower when using the battery mode. Attention: Any use of the battery other than the original or Lenovo battery will result in“burning” or “fire”. Dispose of the used battery depending on the instructions.
  • Page 34 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 26 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Checking Battery Status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by using Windows Power options. The rate at which you use battery power determines how long you can use the battery of your computer between charges.
  • Page 35 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 27 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Connect the power cord to the transformer pack. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer. You can check the status of your battery at any time by looking at the battery meter at the bottom of your display.
  • Page 36 Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack. Attempting to do so can cause an explosion, or liquid leakage from the battery pack. A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery pack is not covered by the warranty. Danger: If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion.
  • Page 37 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 29 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 2. Using Your Computer Keep the battery pack away from fire. Do not expose the battery pack to water or rain. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Do not short-circuit the battery pack.

  • Page 38: Chapter 3. Using External Devices

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 30 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 3. Using external devices Your computer has many built-in features and connection capabilities. Attention: Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB and 1394 cables while the computer power is on;...
  • Page 39 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 31 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 3. Using external devices Attention: When using high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use external device power adapter. Otherwise, it will cause the device unable to be recognized and used, or system shut down.

  • Page 40: Connecting A Pc Card Device

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 32 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting a PC card device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with PCI Express card slot used for connecting PC card devices that are compatible with the PCI Express card interface.

  • Page 41: Connecting An External Display

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 33 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting an external display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can connect an external display to your computer, such as a VGA monitor.

  • Page 42: Connecting A Headphone And Audio Device

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 34 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting a headphone and audio device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with one headphone jack used for connecting headphones, speakers, and audio devices.

  • Page 43: Connecting An External Microphone

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 35 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting an external microphone - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer comes with one external microphone jack used for connecting external microphone.

  • Page 44: Connecting A Bluetooth Device

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 36 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 3. Using external devices Connecting a Bluetooth device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your computer can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to Bluetooth devices, such as computers, PDAs, and cell phones.

  • Page 45: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

    This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers. For details about each publication included in the package with your computer, see Lenovo IdeaPad S9/S10 Setup Poster. What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? See “Chapter 6.
  • Page 46 Customer Support Center nearest to you, See “Lenovo Warranty Service Telephone Numbers” on page 97. Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see “Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty” on page 86.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 39 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 2.
  • Page 48 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 40 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on a blank screen. Restore backed-up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to the original factory contents using OneKey Recovery.
  • Page 49 If you forget your supervisor password, 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.
  • Page 50 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 42 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sleep or Hibernation Problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect the processor and other internal components.
  • Page 51 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 43 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting If your computer is in sleep mode. Connect the AC adapter to the computer; then press any key or the power button. If the sleep indicator is off, your computer is in hibernation mode or power-off state.
  • Page 52 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 44 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The screen is unreadable or distorted. Make sure that: The display device driver is installed correctly. The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set. The monitor type is correct.
  • Page 53 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 45 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen. Did you install the operating system or application program correctly? If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer.
  • Page 54 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 46 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound Problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up. Make sure that: The Mute function is off. The headphone jack is not used.
  • Page 55 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 47 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery. The surge protector in the battery might be active. Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector; then turn on the computer again. The battery does not charge.
  • Page 56 S9-S10 User Guide V1.0_en.book Page 48 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:53 PM Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. The computer does not start from a device you want. See the Boot menu of the BIOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 57: Chapter 5. Getting Help And Service

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more information about Lenovo computers, you will find a wide variety of sources available from Lenovo to assist you. This section contains...

  • Page 58: Getting Help On The Web

    Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5. Getting Help and Service Engineering change management - Occasionally, there might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller, if authorized by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that apply to your hardware.
  • Page 60 Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice. For the latest list of Customer Support Center telephone numbers and hours of operation, visit the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. If the number for your country or region is not listed, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.

  • Page 61: Getting Help Around The World

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country where your Lenovo machine type is sold, your computer might be eligible for International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period.

  • Page 62: Chapter 6. Safety, Use, And Care Information

    Follow and retain all information included with your computer. The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Limited Warranty. For more information, See “Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty” on page 86.
  • Page 63 Contact the Customer Support Center for further guidance. For a list of Service and Support phone numbers, see http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Frequently inspect your computer and its components for damage or wear or signs of danger. If you have any question about the condition of a component, do not use the product.
  • Page 64 Note: If you notice these conditions with a product (such as an extension cord) that is not manufactured for or by Lenovo, stop using that product until you can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions, or until you get a suitable replacement.

  • Page 65: Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units (Crus)

    Upgrades typically are referred to as options. Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace CRUs. You must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts.

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