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- Page 1 Lenovo ideapad 305 User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
- Page 2 • The illustrations used in this manual are for the Lenovo ideapad 305-15IHW unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.
- Page 3 Lenovo User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated. Model name ideapad 305-14IBD 80R1 ideapad 305-15IHW 80NH ideapad 305-15IBD 80NJ ideapad 305-15IBY 80NK ideapad 305-15ABM 80NL...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Help and support ...................... 18 Operating system interfaces (for the Windows 8.1 operating system) ..... 19 Charms and the charms bar (for the Windows 8.1 operating system)....20 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system........22 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............24 Frequently asked questions ..................24 Troubleshooting ...................... -
Page 7: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
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Page 9: Touchpad Buttons
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Used for video communication or taking photos. (on select models) Built-in microphone Used for video conferencing, voice narration, or (on select models) audio recording. Wireless antennas Connects to a wireless adapter to receive and send (on select models) wireless radio signals. -
Page 10: Using The Keyboard
Your computer has a numeric keypad, hotkeys, and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad (Applicable for ideapad 305-15 Series) The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the keypad, press the Numeric Lock key (Num Lock). -
Page 11: Function Key Combinations
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Function key combinations To use the function key combinations, press the Fn key , then press one of the function keys Lenovo ideapad 305-14IBD： Lenovo ideapad 305-15IHW/305-15IBD/305-15IBY/305-15ABM： Home PgUp PgDn Insert PrtSc Delete... -
Page 12: Left-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AC power adapter jack Connects the AC power adapter. -
Page 13: Connecting Usb Devices
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. -
Page 14: Connecting To A Wired Network
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting to a wired network Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines. -
Page 15: Right-Side View
Connects to USB devices. For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 7. Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system, or to startup normally, or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. -
Page 16: Kensington Lock Slot
• You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment, judgment, or warranty regarding the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features. Optical drive Reads/Burns an optical discs. -
Page 17: Front View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status indicators For details, see “System status indicators”... -
Page 18: Hard Disk Drive Indicator
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hard disk drive indicator When this indicator is on, the hard disk drive is reading or writing data. Attention: • When the indicator is on, do not put the computer into sleep mode or turn off the computer. -
Page 19: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Battery latch-manual Keeps the battery pack secured in place. -
Page 20: Chapter 2. Learning The Basics
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - You need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below: •... -
Page 21: Shutting Down The Computer
Chapter 2. Learning the basics To wake up the computer, do one of the following: • Press the power button. • Press the Fn key on the keyboard. 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: •... - Page 22 Chapter 2. Learning the basics • Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or sign out Shut down. • On the Start screen, click and select Shut down. Note: This operation depends on your BIOS settings. Please refer to the actual product.
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Page 23: Connecting To A Wireless Network
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling the wireless connection ... -
Page 24: Help And Support
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Help and support - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have questions about using the Windows operating system, refer to Windows Help and Support. -
Page 25: Operating System Interfaces (For The Windows 8.1 Operating System)
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Operating system interfaces (for the Windows 8.1 operating system) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Windows 8.1 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start screen and the Windows desktop. -
Page 26: Charms And The Charms Bar (For The Windows 8.1 Operating System)
Chapter 2. Learning the basics Charms and the charms bar (for the Windows 8.1 operating system) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly. - Page 27 Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to connected external devices, including the devices to play, print, and project.
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Page 28: Chapter 3. Lenovo Onekey Recovery System
You can back up the system partition to an image file. To back up the system partition, do the following: 1 Click OneKey Recovery on the home screen to start the Lenovo One Key Recovery system. 2 Click System Backup. - Page 29 The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. • When the computer is in hibernation status, you can not start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system by pressing the Novo button for Windows 7 system. If Windows cannot be started, follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shut down the computer.
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Page 30: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. Drivers and preinstalled software ... -
Page 31: Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails? -
Page 32: Getting Help
Legacy First. The legacy operating system cannot be installed if you do not change the boot priority. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Display problems When I turn on the •... -
Page 34: Sleep Problems
• 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... -
Page 35: Sound Problems
- The combo audio jack is not used. - The speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down • Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy before the power and Management. If the problem persists, replace with a battery status indicator new battery pack. -
Page 36: Other Problems
EFI list in the BIOS setup utility correctly. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up to select the device you want the computer starts from. -
Page 37: Appendix A. Cru Instructions
CRU under the terms of the applicable warranty service type for your country or region. Notes: • The illustrations used in this chapter are of the Lenovo ideapad 305-15IHW, unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual might differ from the actual product. Please refer to the... -
Page 38: Replacing The Battery Pack
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Page 39: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Notes: •... - Page 40 Appendix A. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Remove the battery pack. For details, see “Replacing the battery pack” on page 32. 2 Remove the screws , and then remove the bottom slot cover 3 Remove the frame fixing screws...
- Page 41 Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 Remove the hard disk drive by gently pulling it in the direction of the arrow 5 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 6 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 7 Slide the new hard disk drive firmly into place, and then reinstall the frame fixing screws to secure the drive.
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Page 42: Replacing The Memory
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing double data rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your computer. - Page 43 Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 If two DDR3 SDRAM modules are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pulling out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for future use.
- Page 44 Appendix A. CRU instructions To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM module is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Press the Novo button to open the Novo button menu. 2 Select the BIOS Setup. The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer.
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Page 45: Replacing The Optical Drive
• Make sure the computer display is closed to avoid being damaged. 1 Remove the battery pack. For details, see “Replacing the battery pack” on page 32. 2 Remove the screw Lenovo ideapad 305-14IBD Lenovo ideapad 305-15IHW/305-15IBD/305-15IBY/305-15ABM... - Page 46 Appendix A. CRU instructions 3 Gently pull the optical drive out from its cavity 4 Insert a new optical drive and tighten the screw to secure the drive. 5 Reinstall the battery pack. For details, see “Replacing the battery pack” on page 32.
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Page 47: Replacing The Keyboard
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To replace the keyboard, do the following: Note: •... - Page 48 Appendix A. CRU instructions 4 Pull to unsnap the keyboard in the direction as shown by the arrows 5 Lift up the keyboard and detach the connector in the direction shown by the arrows 6 Reinstall the new keyboard and tighten the screws. 7 Reinstall the battery pack.
- Page 49 Appendix A. CRU instructions The following table provides a list of CRUs for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Self-service CRUs Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide User Guide AC power adapter × Power cord × Battery pack ×...
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Page 50: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo OneKey VeriFace 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... - Page 51 en-US Rev. AA00...