User manual LENOVO IDEAPAD S100

[. . . ] Lenovo IdeaPad S100 User Guide V1. 0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. Note · · 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® 7. 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. [. . . ] To enter Windows, click the Enter OS button in the lower left hand corner of the screen; the computer will restart using the Windows operating system. 19 Chapter 2. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as sending and receiving e-mail information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connections: use physical wiring to connect. Wireless connections: connect through a wireless router. Wired connections -------------------------------------------------------------------------Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable DSL Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. DSL is a family of related technologies that bring highspeed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines. Hardware for wired connections Cable TV cable Splitter * Cable modem * * DSL Telephone line Splitter * * DSL modem * * * Not supplied. * Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Connecting to the Internet Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for details on how to configure your computer. Wireless connections-------------------------------------------------------------------------Your computer comes with a built-in wireless network card. This allows you to connect to the Internet wirelessly through a wireless network. Note: A wireless network is a computer network which uses wireless routers as access points. Enabling the wireless network card You must enable the wireless network card before connecting to a wireless network. To enable the wireless network card: 1 Press Fn+F5; a list of wireless features will be displayed. 2 Enable wireless network card with a single click. Hardware for wireless connections The Internet * Not supplied Wireless router * Connecting to a wireless network Before connecting to a wireless network, obtain the following information from the network administrator: · The network name (SSID) · The security key Once you get the network name and the security key, you can connect your computer to the wireless network. Connecting to the Internet 1 Make sure the wireless network card is enabled and the computer is placed within the coverage range of the wireless network. 2 Go to Control Panel on your computer and click Network and Sharing Center; click Connect to a network to display all wireless networks within range. 3 Select the name of your wireless network and click Connect; enter your security key when prompted. 23 Chapter 3. 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. Attention: In order to utilize the features of the OneKey Rescue system, your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and OneKey Rescue system program files. This default partition is hidden for security reasons and is the reason the available disk space is less than it claims. The exact available hard disk space depends on the file size of the mirror image file (based on the size of operating system and pre-installed software). Using Lenovo OneKey Recovery (within Windows operating system) In Windows operating system, double click the OneKey Recovery system Icon on the desktop to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Within the program, you can back up the system partition on the hard disk drive, other storage devices, or by creating recovery discs. Note: · The backup process and creation of recovery discs may take some time, connect the AC adapter and battery pack to your computer. · After the recovery discs are burned, please number them so that you can use them in the correct order. · Computers without an integrated optical drive support the creation of recovery discs; however an appropriate external optical drive is needed to physically create the recovery discs. For more instructions, see the Help file of Lenovo OneKey Recovery. 25 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 start OneKey Rescue system. · Press the OneKey Rescue system button to start OneKey Rescue system. Within the program, you can choose to restore your system partition to the original factory status, or to a previously generated backup. Note: · The recovery process is irreversible. Make sure to back up any critical data before using the recovery feature. [. . . ] If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. The screen is unreadable or distorted. · Incorrect characters appear on the screen. · Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. · Discharge and recharge the battery. · The surge protector in the battery might be active. [. . . ]