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Lenovo ideapad 330S ideapad 330S-14AST ideapad 330S-14AST U ideapad 330S-14AST D ideapad 330S-15AST ideapad 330S-15AST U ideapad 330S-15AST D User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • The latest electronic compliance and environmental information are available from the Lenovo compliance information Web sites. - To view compliance information go to: ...
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ......... 1 Top view ........................1 Left-side view ......................7 Right-side view ......................10 Bottom view ......................12 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 ..........13 Configuring the operating system for the first time .......... 13 Operating system interfaces ..................
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo ideapad 330S-15AST Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. Attention: • Do not open the display panel beyond 170 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful not to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard.
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4 seconds, the computer will be turned off. g Numeric keypad For details, see “Using the keyboard” on page 4. (Lenovo ideapad 330S-15AST) h Fingerprint Registers fingerprints that can be used as passwords to secure your computer.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Numeric keypad (Lenovo ideapad 330S-15AST) The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo ideapad 330S-15AST Enables/disables airplane Mutes/unmutes the sound. mode. Decreases the volume Enables/disables camera. level. Increases the volume level. Locks the LCD screen. Enables the external Enables/disables projector or dangles the microphone. external display.
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Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a; then press one of the function keys b. Lenovo ideapad 330S-14AST Lenovo ideapad 330S-15AST The following describes the features of each function key.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a AC power Connects to the AC power adapter.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer e Type-C port Type-C port supports: • USB 3.1 Note: You may need to install separate device drivers when connecting expansion docks or port replicators using this connector. Read the device’s documentation before connecting it to the computer.
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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 particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device.
• Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole. • 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.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • SD eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card •...
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 The power button is on the Start menu. By clicking the power button, you can choose to shut down or restart the computer, or put the computer into sleep mode. Through the Start menu, you can locate all the installed apps or view the frequently used apps.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Task View in taskbar In Windows 10, you can add a new desktop and switch between different desktops. To add a new desktop, do the following: • Click the Task View icon in the taskbar area. •...
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 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 one of the following: • Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start button. ...
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.
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C partition). 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.
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.
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Windows, Linux or Dos, etc cannot be installed if you don't 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.
- The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced.
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The computer does not • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter to the computer, then press the Power return from sleep mode and the computer does not button. work. • If the system still does not return from sleep mode, your system has stopped responding, and you cannot turn off the computer;...
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Battery problems • Recharge the battery. Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. Other problems • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power Your computer does not respond.
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