Lenovo Ideapad 120S User Guide
Lenovo Ideapad 120S User Guide
Lenovo Ideapad 120S User Guide
ideapad 120S
ideapad 120S-11IAP ideapad 120S-14IAP
User Guide
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• The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not
be available on your computer or your computer may include features that are not
described in this user guide.
• The illustrations used in this manual are for the Lenovo ideapad 120S-14IAP unless
otherwise stated.
• The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the
actual product.
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
Attention:
• Do not open the display panel beyond 180 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful not to leave
pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel
may be damaged.
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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.
Touchpad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over
the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move.
Touchpad buttons: The functions of the left/right side correspond to that
of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse.
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Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.
Note: You can use the Lenovo Setting to enable/disable the hotkey function.
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AC power
Indicator status Meaning
adapter status
The computer is in sleep mode or turned off; The battery
Off
has more than 20% charge.
Disconnected
Solid amber The battery has between 5% and 20% charge.
Fast blinking amber The battery has between 1% and 5% charge.
The battery is being charged. When battery charge
Slow blinking amber
reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to white.
The battery has between 20% and 80% charge and is still
Connected Slow blinking white charging. When the battery reaches 80% charge the light
will stop blinking.
The battery has more than 80% charge, charging will
Solid white
continue until the battery is fully charged.
HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an external display.
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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.
Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after it has been connected, 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 that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the Windows
notification area to remove the device before disconnecting.
Note: 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.
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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.
Notes:
• You can use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp tip) to gently press the
Novo button.
• For details, see “Recovery system” on page 17.
Note: For details, see “Using a micro SD card (not supplied)” on page 9.
Notes:
• The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
• The recording function might not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected,
due to different industry standards.
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Notes:
• Insert only one card into the slot at a time.
• This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Inserting a card
Slide the card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a card
1 Push the card in until you hear a click.
2 Gently pull the memory card out of the slot.
Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove hardware and eject
media utility to avoid data corruption.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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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.
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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 .
Note: You can also drag apps from the apps list to add them to the start menu.
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Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep mode)
before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage
the hard disk, causing loss of data.
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• Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or sign out
Shut down.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10
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Chapter 3. Recovery system
Keep my files
Fixes software problems by reinstalling the factory default configuration. This preserves
personal files, and deletes apps and settings.
Remove everything
Prepares the computer for recycling or transfer of ownership. This reinstalls the factory default
configuration and returns all user data and applications to the state of their original Out-of-Box
Experience (OOBE).
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Finding information
Note: To view Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide, select the Companion (or Lenovo PC Manager)
icon on the taskbar. You can also download it from the Lenovo Support Web site.
Note: If a license agreement is displayed when you first start the software, read the agreement carefully. If
you don’t accept the terms of the agreement, do not use the software.
When I purchased my computer, it included a copy of Windows. How can I determine whether the
copy of Windows is preinstalled by Lenovo?
On the outside of the sales package of your computer, you should find a label containing
configuration information for your computer. Check the printed string next to OS. If it contains
Windows or WIN, the copy of Windows was preinstalled by Lenovo.
I uninstalled a preinstalled software, but there is no significant increase in the free drive space.
The copy of Windows running on your computer may be Compact-enabled. For computers with
Compact-enabled Windows, the majority of files needed for preinstalled software are installed
on the Recovery Partition and won’t be deleted through normal uninstallation.
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How can I determine whether the Windows running on my computer is Compact enabled?
Compact technology is normally enabled on copies of Windows 10 Update running on SSD (or
eMMC) -only computer models. To check your computer,
1 Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Disk Management.
2 The Disk Management program starts.
If Compact is labeled on the Windows partition, Compact is enabled on your copy of Windows.
Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer?
If your computer is preinstalled with a Windows operating system, first check the installation
program on the 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.
Getting help
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Troubleshooting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Display problems
When I turn on the • Restore backed-up files to your Windows environment or the
computer, only a white entire contents of your hard disk to its original factory
cursor appears on a blank contents using the Reset this PC. If you still see only the
screen. cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced.
The screen goes blank • Your screen saver or power management may be enabled. Do
while the computer is on. one of the following to exit from the screen saver or to
resume from sleep mode:
- Touch the touchpad.
- Press any key on the keyboard.
- Press the Power button.
I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, ask the system
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. 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.
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Sleep problems
The critical low-battery • The battery power is getting low. Connect the AC power
error message appears, adapter to the computer.
and the computer
immediately turns off.
Note: If the battery pack is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced.
The computer does not • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter
return from sleep mode, to the computer, then press any key or the Power button.
and the computer does • If the system still does not return from sleep mode, stops
not work. responding, or cannot be turned off, reset the computer.
Unsaved data may be lost. To reset the computer, press and
hold the Power button for four seconds or more. If the
computer is still not reset, remove the AC power adapter.
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Sound problems
Your computer shuts down • Discharge and recharge the battery pack.
before the battery status
indicator shows empty.
-or-
Your computer operates
after the battery status
indicator shows empty.
The computer does not • The surge protector in the battery pack might be active. Turn
operate with a fully off the computer for one minute to reset the protector; then
charged battery pack. turn on the computer again.
The hard disk drive does • Make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the Boot
not work. menu in the BIOS setup utility correctly.
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Other problems
Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button
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. Disable the sleep timer when
you are working on the network.
The computer does not • See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility. Make sure that
start from a device you the BIOS setup utility is set so that the computer starts from
want. the device you want.
• Also make sure that the device from which the computer
starts is enabled. Make sure that the device is included in the
Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility correctly.
• While turned off, press the Novo button to select the device
you want the computer to start from.
The connected external • Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other
device does not work. than USB while the computer power is on. Otherwise, you
might damage your computer.
• When using high power consumption external devices such
as an external USB optical disk drive, use an external device
power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized,
or the system may shut down as a result.
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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.
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