Lenovo ThinkCentre E93z User Guide [en, ar, bg, br, cs, da, de, el, es, fi, fr, he, hr, hu, it, nl, pl, pt, ro, ru, sk, sl, sr, sv, tr, uk, zc, zh]

ThinkCentreE93z UserGuide
MachineTypes:10B8,10B9,10BA,10BH,10BJ,10BK,10CX,and 10CY
Note:Beforeusingthisinformationandtheproductitsupports,besuretoreadandunderstandthe “Importantsafetyinformation”onpagev
andAppendixA“Notices”onpage91.
FourthEdition(June2014)
LIMITEDANDRESTRICTEDRIGHTSNOTICE:IfdataorsoftwareisdeliveredpursuantaGeneralServicesAdministration “GSA”contract,use,reproduction,ordisclosureissubjecttorestrictionssetforthinContractNo.GS-35F-05925.
Contents
Importantsafetyinformation......v
Serviceandupgrades.............v
Staticelectricityprevention...........v
Powercordsandpoweradapters........vi
Extensioncordsandrelateddevices.......vi
Plugsandoutlets..............vii
Externaldevices..............vii
Heatandproductventilation.........vii
Operatingenvironment...........viii
Lasercompliancestatement.........viii
Powersupplystatement............ix
Cleaningandmaintenance...........ix
Tip-overhazardpreventionnotice........ix
Chapter1.Productoverview......1
Features..................1
Specifications................4
Lenovoprograms..............4
AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows
7operatingsystem............4
AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows
8orWindows8.1operatingsystem.....5
AnintroductiontoLenovoprograms.....6
Locations..................8
Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicators
onthefrontofyourcomputer........9
Locatingconnectorsontherearofyour
computer...............10
Adjustingtheframestand........12
Adjustingthemonitorstand........13
Adjustingthetransformerstand......14
Machinetypeandmodellabel.......15
Chapter2.Usingyourcomputer...17
Frequentlyaskedquestions.........17
NavigatingamongscreensontheWindows8and
Windows8.1operatingsystems........18
NavigatingonWindows8........18
NavigatingonWindows8.1........19
AccessingControlPanelontheWindows8or
Windows8.1operatingsystem........20
Usingthekeyboard.............21
Usingthewheelmouse...........21
Adjustingaudio..............21
Aboutyourcomputeraudio........22
Settingthevolumefromthedesktop....22
SettingthevolumefromControlPanel...22
UsingCDsandDVDs............23
HandlingandstoringCDandDVDmedia..23
PlayingaCDorDVD..........23
RecordingaCDorDVD.........24
Usingthesingle-touchandmulti-touchfeature..24
Chapter3.Y ouandyourcomputer..27
Accessibilityandcomfort..........27
Arrangingyourworkspace........27
Comfort...............27
Glareandlighting............28
Aircirculation.............28
Electricaloutletsandcablelengths.....28
Accessibilityinformation.........29
Registeringyourcomputer..........32
Movingyourcomputertoanothercountryor
region..................32
Chapter4.Security..........35
Securityfeatures..............35
AttachingaKensington-stylecablelock.....36
Usingpasswords..............36
BIOSpasswords............36
Windowspasswords..........37
Usingandunderstandingfirewalls.......37
Protectingdataagainstviruses........37
Chapter5.Installingorreplacing
hardware...............39
Handlingstatic-sensitivedevices.......39
Installingorreplacinghardware........39
Installingexternaloptions........39
Removingandreinstallingtheframestand..40
Removingandreinstallingthemonitorstand.41
Removingandreinstallingthetransformer
stand................42
Replacingthekeyboardormouse.....44
Replacingthewirelesskeyboard......44
Replacingthewirelessmouse.......45
Obtainingdevicedrivers.........47
Chapter6.Recoveryinformation...49
RecoveryinformationfortheWindows7operating
system..................49
Creatingandusingrecoverymedia.....49
Performingbackupandrecoveryoperations.50
UsingtheRescueandRecoveryworkspace.51
Creatingandusingarescuemedium....52
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Reinstallingpreinstalledapplicationsand
devicedrivers.............53
Reinstallingsoftwareprograms......54
Reinstallingdevicedrivers........54
Solvingrecoveryproblems........54
RecoveryinformationfortheWindows8or
Windows8.1operatingsystem........55
Refreshingyourcomputer........55
Resettingyourcomputertothefactorydefault
settings................55
Usingtheadvancedstartupoptions....55
RecoveringyouroperatingsystemifWindows
8orWindows8.1failstostart.......56
Chapter7.UsingtheSetupUtility
program................57
StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram.......57
Viewingandchangingsettings........57
Usingpasswords..............57
Passwordconsiderations.........58
Power-OnPassword..........58
AdministratorPassword.........58
HardDiskPassword...........58
Setting,changing,anddeletingapassword.58
Enablingordisablingadevice........59
Selectingastartupdevice..........59
Selectingatemporarystartupdevice....59
Selectingorchangingthestartupdevice
sequence...............59
EnablingErPLPScompliancemode......60
ExitingtheSetupUtilityprogram.......61
Chapter8.Updatingsystem
programs...............63
Usingsystemprograms...........63
Updating(flashing)theBIOSfromadisc....63
Updating(flashing)theBIOSfromyouroperating
system..................64
Chapter9.Preventingproblems...65
Keepingyourcomputercurrent........65
Gettingthelatestdevicedriversforyour
computer...............65
Updatingyouroperatingsystem......65
UsingSystemUpdate..........66
Cleaningandmaintenance..........66
Basics................66
Cleaningyourcomputer.........67
Goodmaintenancepractices.......68
Movingyourcomputer...........68
Chapter10.T roubleshootingand
diagnostics..............69
Basictroubleshooting............69
Troubleshootingprocedure..........70
Troubleshooting..............70
Audioproblems............71
CDproblems.............72
DVDproblems.............73
Intermittentproblems..........75
Keyboard,mouse,orpointingdevice
problems...............75
Monitorproblems............76
Networkingproblems..........78
Optionproblems............81
Performanceandlockupproblems.....82
Printerproblems............84
Serialconnectorproblems........84
Softwareproblems...........84
USBproblems.............85
LenovoSolutionCenter...........86
Chapter11.Gettinginformation,help,
andservice..............87
Informationresources............87
LenovoThinkVantageT ools........87
HelpandSupport............87
SafetyandWarranty...........87
LenovoWebsite............87
LenovoSupportWebsite.........88
Helpandservice..............88
Usingthedocumentationanddiagnostic
program...............88
Callingforservice............88
Usingotherservices..........89
Purchasingadditionalservices......89
AppendixA.Notices..........91
Trademarks................92
AppendixB.Regulatory
information..............93
Exportclassificationnotice..........93
Electronicemissionsnotices.........93
FederalCommunicationsCommission
DeclarationofConformity........93
Eurasiancompliancemark..........95
Brazilregulatorynotice...........95
Mexicoregulatorynotice...........95
Additionalregulatoryinformation.......95
AppendixC.WEEEandrecycling
information..............97
ImportantWEEEinformation.........97
RecyclinginformationforJapan........97
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RecyclinginformationforBrazil........98
BatteryrecyclinginformationforTaiwan.....98
BatteryrecyclinginformationfortheEuropean
Union..................98
UkraineRoHS...............102
IndiaRoHS................102
AppendixE.ChinaEnergyLabel..103
AppendixD.RestrictionofHazardous
SubstancesDirective(RoHS)....101
EuropeanUnionRoHS...........101
ChinaRoHS................101
TurkishRoHS...............101
AppendixF .ENERGYST ARmodel
information.............105
Index.................107
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Importantsafetyinformation

CAUTION: Beforeusingthismanual,besuretoreadandunderstandalltherelatedsafetyinformationforthis product.RefertotheinformationinthissectionandthesafetyinformationintheSafety,Warranty,and SetupGuidethatyoureceivedwiththisproduct.Readingandunderstandingthissafetyinformation reducestheriskofpersonalinjuryanddamagetoyourproduct.
IfyounolongerhaveacopyoftheSafety,Warranty,andSetupGuide,youcanobtainaPortableDocument Format(PDF)versionfromtheLenovo LenovoSupportWebsitealsoprovidestheSafety,Warranty,andSetupGuideandthisUserGuidein additionallanguages.
®
SupportWebsiteathttp://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals.The

Serviceandupgrades

DonotattempttoserviceaproductyourselfunlessinstructedtodosobytheCustomerSupportCenteror yourdocumentation.OnlyuseaServiceProviderwhoisapprovedtorepairyourparticularproduct.
Note:Somecomputerpartscanbeupgradedorreplacedbythecustomer.Upgradestypicallyare referredtoasoptions.ReplacementpartsapprovedforcustomerinstallationarereferredtoasCustomer ReplaceableUnits,orCRUs.Lenovoprovidesdocumentationwithinstructionswhenitisappropriatefor customerstoinstalloptionsorreplaceCRUs.Y oumustcloselyfollowallinstructionswheninstallingor replacingparts.TheOffstateofapowerindicatordoesnotnecessarilymeanthatvoltagelevelsinsidea productarezero.Beforeyouremovethecoversfromaproductequippedwithapowercord,alwaysensure thatthepoweristurnedoffandthattheproductisunpluggedfromanypowersource.Formoreinformation onCRUs,refertoChapter5“Installingorreplacinghardware”onpage39 concerns,contacttheCustomerSupportCenter.
Althoughtherearenomovingpartsinyourcomputerafterthepowercordhasbeendisconnected,the followingwarningsarerequiredforyoursafety.
CAUTION:
.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsor
Hazardousmovingparts.Keepfingersandotherbodypartsaway.
CAUTION:
Beforeyouopenthecomputercover,turnoffthecomputerandwaitseveralminutesuntilthe computeriscool.

Staticelectricityprevention

Staticelectricity,althoughharmlesstoyou,canseriouslydamagecomputercomponentsandoptions. Improperhandlingofstatic-sensitivepartscancausedamagetothepart.Whenyouunpackanoption
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orCRU,donotopenthestatic-protectivepackagecontainingthepartuntiltheinstructionsdirectyou toinstallit.
WhenyouhandleoptionsorCRUs,orperformanyworkinsidethecomputer,takethefollowingprecautions toavoidstatic-electricitydamage:
•Limityourmovement.Movementcancausestaticelectricitytobuilduparoundyou.
•Alwayshandlecomponentscarefully.Handleadapters,memorymodules,andothercircuitboardsbythe edges.Nevertouchexposedcircuitry.
•Preventothersfromtouchingcomponents.
•Whenyouinstallastatic-sensitiveoptionorCRU,touchthestatic-protectivepackagecontainingthe parttoametalexpansion-slotcoverorotherunpaintedmetalsurfaceonthecomputerforatleasttwo seconds.Thisreducesstaticelectricityinthepackageandyourbody.
•Whenpossible,removethestatic-sensitivepartfromthestatic-protectivepackagingandinstallthepart withoutsettingitdown.Whenthisisnotpossible,placethestatic-protectivepackagingonasmooth, levelsurfaceandplacethepartonit.
•Donotplacethepartonthecomputercoverorothermetalsurface.

Powercordsandpoweradapters

Useonlythepowercordsandpoweradapterssuppliedbytheproductmanufacturer.
Thepowercordsshallbesafetyapproved.ForGermany,itshallbeH05VV-F,3G,0.75mm othercountries,thesuitabletypesshallbeusedaccordingly.
Neverwrapapowercordaroundapoweradapterorotherobject.Doingsocanstressthecordinwaysthat cancausethecordtofray,crack,orcrimp.Thiscanpresentasafetyhazard.
Alwaysroutepowercordssothattheywillnotbewalkedon,trippedover,orpinchedbyobjects.
Protectpowercordandpoweradaptersfromliquids.Forinstance,donotleaveyourpowercordorpower adapternearsinks,tubs,toilets,oronfloorsthatarecleanedwithliquidcleansers.Liquidscancausea shortcircuit,particularlyifthepowercordorpoweradapterhasbeenstressedbymisuse.Liquidsalsocan causegradualcorrosionofpowercordterminalsand/ortheconnectorterminalsonapoweradapter, whichcaneventuallyresultinoverheating.
Ensurethatallpowercordconnectorsaresecurelyandcompletelypluggedintoreceptacles.
Donotuseanypoweradapterthatshowscorrosionattheacinputpinsorshowssignsofoverheating(such asdeformedplastic)attheacinputoranywhereonthepoweradapter.
Donotuseanypowercordswheretheelectricalcontactsoneitherendshowsignsofcorrosionor overheatingorwherethepowercordappearstohavebeendamagedinanyway.
2
,orbetter.For

Extensioncordsandrelateddevices

Ensurethatextensioncords,surgeprotectors,uninterruptiblepowersupplies,andpowerstripsthatyouuse areratedtohandletheelectricalrequirementsoftheproduct.Neveroverloadthesedevices.Ifpowerstrips areused,theloadshouldnotexceedthepowerstripinputrating.Consultanelectricianformoreinformation ifyouhavequestionsaboutpowerloads,powerrequirements,andinputratings.
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Plugsandoutlets

Ifareceptacle(poweroutlet)thatyouintendtousewithyourcomputerequipmentappearstobedamaged orcorroded,donotusetheoutletuntilitisreplacedbyaqualifiedelectrician.
Donotbendormodifytheplug.Iftheplugisdamaged,contactthemanufacturertoobtainareplacement.
Donotshareanelectricaloutletwithotherhomeorcommercialappliancesthatdrawlargeamountsof electricity;otherwise,unstablevoltagemightdamageyourcomputer,data,orattacheddevices.
Someproductsareequippedwithathree-prongedplug.Thisplugfitsonlyintoagroundedelectricaloutlet. Thisisasafetyfeature.Donotdefeatthissafetyfeaturebytryingtoinsertitintoanon-groundedoutlet.If youcannotinserttheplugintotheoutlet,contactanelectricianforanapprovedoutletadapterortoreplace theoutletwithonethatenablesthissafetyfeature.Neveroverloadanelectricaloutlet.Theoverallsystem loadshouldnotexceed80percentofthebranchcircuitrating.Consultanelectricianformoreinformation ifyouhavequestionsaboutpowerloadsandbranchcircuitratings.
Besurethatthepoweroutletyouareusingisproperlywired,easilyaccessible,andlocatedclosetothe equipment.Donotfullyextendpowercordsinawaythatwillstressthecords.
Besurethatthepoweroutletprovidesthecorrectvoltageandcurrentfortheproductyouareinstalling.
Carefullyconnectanddisconnecttheequipmentfromtheelectricaloutlet.

Externaldevices

DonotconnectordisconnectanyexternaldevicecablesotherthanUniversalSerialBus(USB)and1394 cableswhilethecomputerpowerison;otherwise,youmightdamageyourcomputer.T oavoidpossible damagetoattacheddevices,waitatleastfivesecondsafterthecomputerisshutdowntodisconnect externaldevices.

Heatandproductventilation

Computers,poweradapters,andmanyaccessoriescangenerateheatwhenturnedonandwhenbatteries arecharging.Alwaysfollowthesebasicprecautions:
•Donotleaveyourcomputer,poweradapter,oraccessoriesincontactwithyourlaporanypartofyour bodyforanextendedperiodwhentheproductsarefunctioningorwhenthebatteryischarging.Y our computer,poweradapter,andmanyaccessoriesproducesomeheatduringnormaloperation.Extended contactwiththebodycouldcausediscomfortor,potentially,askinburn.
•Donotchargethebatteryoroperateyourcomputer,poweradapter,oraccessoriesnearflammable materialsorinexplosiveenvironments.
•Ventilationslots,fans,andheatsinksareprovidedwiththeproductforsafety,comfort,andreliable operation.Thesefeaturesmightinadvertentlybecomeblockedbyplacingtheproductonabed,sofa, carpet,orotherflexiblesurface.Neverblock,cover,ordisablethesefeatures.
Inspectyourdesktopcomputerfordustaccumulationatleastonceeverythreemonths.Beforeinspecting yourcomputer,turnoffthepowerandunplugthecomputer'spowercordfromtheelectricaloutlet;then removeanydustfromventsandperforationsinthebezel.Ifyounoticeexternaldustaccumulation,then examineandremovedustfromtheinsideofthecomputerincludingheatsinkinletfins,powersupplyvents, andfans.Alwaysturnoffandunplugthecomputerbeforeopeningthecover.Ifpossible,avoidoperating yourcomputerwithintwofeetofhigh-trafficareas.Ifyoumustoperateyourcomputerinornearahigh-traffic area,inspectand,ifnecessary,cleanyourcomputermorefrequently.
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Foryoursafetyandtomaintainoptimumcomputerperformance,alwaysfollowthesebasicprecautions withyourdesktopcomputer:
•Keepthecoverclosedwheneverthecomputerispluggedin.
•Regularlyinspecttheoutsideofthecomputerfordustaccumulation.
•Removedustfromventsandanyperforationsinthebezel.Morefrequentcleaningsmightberequiredfor computersindustyorhigh-trafficareas.
•Donotrestrictorblockanyventilationopenings.
•Donotstoreoroperateyourcomputerinsidefurniture,asthismightincreasetheriskofoverheating.
•Airflowtemperaturesintothecomputershouldnotexceed35°C(95°F).
•Donotinstallairfiltrationdevices.Theymayinterferewithpropercooling.

Operatingenvironment

Theoptimalenvironmentinwhichtouseyourcomputeris10°C-35°C(50°F-95°F)withhumidityranging between35%and80%.Ifyourcomputerisstoredortransportedintemperatureslessthan10°C(50°F), allowthecoldcomputertoriseslowlytoanoptimaloperatingtemperatureof10°C-35°C(50°F-95°F)before use.Thisprocesscouldtaketwohoursinextremeconditions.Failuretoallowyourcomputertorisetoan optimaloperatingtemperaturebeforeusecouldresultinirreparabledamagetoyourcomputer.
Ifpossible,placeyourcomputerinawell-ventilatedanddryareawithoutdirectexposuretosunshine.
Keepelectricalappliancessuchasanelectricfan,radio,high-poweredspeakers,airconditioner,and microwaveovenawayfromyourcomputerbecausethestrongmagneticfieldsgeneratedbythese appliancescandamagethemonitoranddataontheharddiskdrive.
Donotplaceanybeveragesontopoforbesidethecomputerorotherattacheddevices.Ifliquidisspilledon orinthecomputeroranattacheddevice,ashortcircuitorotherdamagemightoccur.
Donoteatorsmokeoveryourkeyboard.Particlesthatfallintoyourkeyboardcancausedamage.

Lasercompliancestatement

CAUTION: Whenlaserproducts(suchasCD-ROMs,DVDdrives,fiberopticdevices,ortransmitters)are installed,notethefollowing:
•Donotremovethecovers.Removingthecoversofthelaserproductcouldresultinexposureto hazardouslaserradiation.Therearenoserviceablepartsinsidethedevice.
•Useofcontrolsoradjustmentsorperformanceofproceduresotherthanthosespecifiedherein mightresultinhazardousradiationexposure.
DANGER
SomelaserproductscontainanembeddedClass3AorClass3Blaserdiode.Notethefollowing:
Laserradiationwhenopen.Donotstareintothebeam,donotviewdirectlywithoptical instruments,andavoiddirectexposuretothebeam.
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Powersupplystatement

Neverremovethecoveronapowersupplyoranypartthathasthefollowinglabelattached.
Hazardousvoltage,current,andenergylevelsarepresentinsideanycomponentthathasthislabelattached. Therearenoserviceablepartsinsidethesecomponents.Ifyoususpectaproblemwithoneoftheseparts, contactaservicetechnician.

Cleaningandmaintenance

Keepyourcomputerandworkspaceclean.Shutdownthecomputerandthendisconnectthepower cordbeforecleaningthecomputer.Donotsprayanyliquiddetergentdirectlyonthecomputeroruse anydetergentcontainingflammablematerialtocleanthecomputer.Spraythedetergentonasoftcloth andthenwipethecomputersurfaces.

Tip-overhazardpreventionnotice

•Placethecomputeronasturdyandlowbase,oranchorthefurnitureandpositionthecomputeras farbackonthefurnitureaspossible.
•Keepremotecontrols,toys,andotheritemsthatmightattractchildrenoffthecomputer.
•Keepthecomputer,cables,andcordsoutofthereachofchildren.
•Supervisechildreninroomswherethesesafetytipshavenotbeenfollowed.
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Chapter1.Productoverview

Thischapterprovidesinformationaboutthecomputerfeatures,specifications,softwareprogramsprovided byLenovo,andlocationsofconnectors,components,partsonthesystemboard,andinternaldrives.

Features

Thissectionintroducesthecomputerfeatures.Theinformationcoversavarietyofmodels.
Microprocessor
Toviewthemicroprocessorinformationofyourcomputer,dothefollowing:
•OntheMicrosoft toviewtheinformation.
•OntheMicrosoftWindows8orWindows8.1operatingsystem,gotothedesktopandmoveyourpointer tothetop-rightorbottom-rightcornerofthescreentodisplaythecharms.ThenclickSettingsPC
infotoviewtheinformation.
Memory
Yourcomputersupportsuptotwodoubledatarate3smalloutlinedualinlinememorymodules(DDR3 SODIMMs).
®
Windows
®
7operationsystem,clickStart,right-clickComputer,andselectProperties
Internaldrives
•Opticaldrive:slimDVD-ROM,slimRambo,orBlu-ray(optional)
•SerialAdvancedT echnologyAttachment(SATA)harddiskdrive
•SATAsolid-statedrive
Note:Y ourcomputersupportsSATA2.0andSATA3.0devices.
Display
•21.5-inchantiglareLiquidCrystalDisplay(LCD)panel
Videosubsystem
HighDefinitionMultimediaInterface(HDMI)connectors:HDMI-inconnectorandHDMI-outconnector
Audiosubsystem
•Comboaudioconnector(supportingheadsetandmicrophone)
•Integratedhigh-definition(HD)audio
•Internalspeaker
Connectivity
•10/100/1000MbpsintegratedEthernetcontroller
Systemmanagementfeatures
•Abilitytostorepower-onself-test(POST)hardwaretestresults
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•DesktopManagementInterface(DMI) DesktopManagementInterfaceprovidesacommonpathforuserstoaccessinformationaboutall
aspectsofacomputer,includingprocessortype,installationdate,attachedprintersandotherperipherals, powersources,andmaintenancehistory.
•ErPLPScompliancemode Theenergy-relatedproductsdirective(ErP)lowestpowerstate(LPS)compliancemodereducesthe
consumptionofelectricitywhenyourcomputerisinsleeporoffmode.Formoreinformation,see “EnablingErPLPScompliancemode”onpage60
•Intel
®
StandardManageability
.
IntelStandardManageabilityishardwareandfirmwaretechnologythatbuildscertainfunctionality intocomputersinordertomakethemeasierandlessexpensiveforbusinessestomonitor,maintain, update,upgrade,andrepair.
•IntelActiveManagementT echnology(AMT)(availableonsomemodels) IntelActiveManagementTechnologyishardwareandfirmwaretechnologythatbuildscertainfunctionality
intocomputersinordertomakethemeasierandlessexpensiveforbusinessestomonitor,maintain, update,upgrade,andrepair.
•IntelMatrixStorageManager IntelMatrixStorageManagerisadevicedriverthatprovidessupportforSATARAID5arraysandSATA
RAID10arraysonspecificIntelchipsetsystemboardstoenhanceharddiskperformance.
•PrebootExecutionEnvironment(PXE) ThePrebootExecutionEnvironmentisanenvironmenttostartcomputersusinganetworkinterface
independentofdatastoragedevices(suchastheharddiskdrive)orinstalledoperatingsystems.
•SystemManagement(SM)BasicInput/OutputSystem(BIOS)andSMsoftware TheSMBIOSspecificationdefinesdatastructuresandaccessmethodsinaBIOSthatallowsauseror
applicationtostoreandretrieveinformationspecificaboutthecomputerinquestion.
•WakeonLAN WakeonLANisanEthernetcomputernetworkingstandardthatallowsacomputertobeturnedon
orwokenupbyanetworkmessage.Themessageisusuallysentbyaprogramrunningonanother computeronthesamelocalareanetwork.
•WindowsManagementInstrumentation(WMI) WindowsManagementInstrumentationisasetofextensionstotheWindowsDriverModel.Itprovidesan
operatingsysteminterfacethroughwhichinstrumentedcomponentsprovideinformationandnotification.
Input/Output(I/O)features
•OneEthernetconnector
•OneComboaudioconnector
•TenUniversalSerialBus(USB)connectors(twoonthesidepanel,fourontherearpanel,andfouron thesystemboard)
•TwoHDMIconnectors
Formoreinformation,see“Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicatorsonthefrontofyourcomputer”on page9and“Locatingconnectorsontherearofyourcomputer”onpage10.
Expansion
•Onecardreaderdrivebay
•Oneharddiskdrivebay
•TwominiPeripheralComponentInterconnectExpress(PCIE)cardslots
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•Oneopticaldrivebay
Powersupply
Yourcomputercomeswithoneofthefollowingtypesofpowersupplies:
•150-wattautomaticvoltage-sensingpowersupply
•180-wattautomaticvoltage-sensingpowersupply
Securityfeatures
•ComputraceAgentsoftwareembeddedinfirmware
•Abilitytoenableordisableadevice
•AbilitytoenableordisableUSBconnectorsindividually
•Power-onpassword(POP),administratorpassword,andharddiskdrivepasswordtodeterunauthorized useofyourcomputer
•Startupsequencecontrol
•Startupwithoutkeyboardormouse
•SupportforaKensington-stylecablelock
Formoreinformation,seeChapter4“Security”onpage35
.
Preinstalledsoftwareprograms
Yourcomputerispreinstalledwithsoftwareprogramstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.Formore information,see“Lenovoprograms”onpage4
.
Preinstalledoperatingsystem
Yourcomputerispreinstalledwithoneofthefollowingoperatingsystems:
•MicrosoftWindows7operatingsystem
•MicrosoftWindows8operatingsystem
•MicrosoftWindows8.1operatingsystem
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Specifications
Thissectionliststhephysicalspecificationsforyourcomputer.
Dimensions(withoutstand)
•Touchmodels:
Width:534mm(21.02inches) Height:386mm(15.20inches) Depth:49.6mm(1.95inches)
•Non-touchmodels:
Width:534mm(21.02inches) Height:386mm(15.20inches) Depth:48.5mm(1.91inches)
Weight(withoutstand)
•Touchmodels:
Maximumconfigurationasshipped:7.4kg(16.31lb)
•Non-touchmodels:
Maximumconfigurationasshipped:6.6kg(14.55lb)
Environment
•Airtemperature:
Operating:10°Cto35°C(50°Fto95°F) Storage:-20°Cto50°C(-4°Fto122°F)
•Humidity:
Operating:20%to80%(non-condensing) Storage:10%to90%(non-condensing)
•Altitude:
Operating:-15.2to3048m(-50to10000ft) Storage:-15.2to10668m(-50to35000ft)
Electricalinput
Inputvoltage:From100Vacto240Vac Inputfrequency:50/60Hz

Lenovoprograms

YourcomputercomeswithLenovoprogramstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.Dependingon theWindowsoperatingsystempreinstalled,theprogramsmightvary.

AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows7operatingsystem

YoucanaccessLenovoprogramsontheWindows7operatingsystemthroughWindowsSearchorfrom ControlPanel.TheiconnamedisplayedinthesearchresultorControlPanelmightbedifferentfromthe programname.Y oucanfindtheprogrambyitsprogramnameoriconnameasshownintheLenovo programsavailableontheWindows7operatingsystemtable.
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Note:Ifyoudonotfindtheprogramyouneed,opentheLenovoThinkVantage
®
Toolsprogramtofindthe
dimmediconfortheprogram.Thendouble-clicktheicontoinstalltheprogram.
ToaccessLenovoprogramsthroughWindowsSearch,dothefollowing:
1.ClicktheStartbuttonandthentypetheprogramnameortheiconnameintothesearchbox.
2.Locatetheprogrambytheprogramnameortheiconnameandthenclicktheprogramtolaunchit.
ToaccessLenovoprogramsfromControlPanel,dothefollowing:
Note:SomeLenovoprogramsmightnotbedisplayedinControlPanel.Tofindtheseprograms,use
WindowsSearch.
1.ClickStartControlPanel.ChangetheviewofControlPanelfromCategorytoLargeiconsorSmall icons.
2.Locatetheprogrambytheiconnameandthenclicktheprogramtolaunchit.
ThefollowingtableliststheprogramsavailableontheWindows7operatingsystem.
Note:Dependingonyourcomputermodel,someoftheLenovoprogramsmightnotbeavailable.
Table1.LenovoprogramsavailableontheWindows7operatingsystem
ProgramnameIconname
CommunicationsUtilityLenovo-WebConferencing
FingerprintManagerProor ThinkVantageFingerprintSoftware
LenovoBluetoothLockLenovoBluetoothLock
LenovoReachLenovoReach
LenovoSHAREitLenovoSHAREit
LenovoSolutionCenterLenovo-SystemHealthandDiagnostics
LenovoThinkVantageToolsLenovoThinkvantageTools
PasswordManagerLenovo-PasswordVault
PCCloudManagerPCCloudManager
PowerManager
RecoveryMedia
RescueandRecovery
SystemUpdate
ViewManagementUtilityLenovo-ViewManagementUtility
®
Lenovo-FingerprintManagerProorLenovo-FingerprintReader
Lenovo-PowerControls
Lenovo-FactoryRecoveryDisksorCreateRecoveryMedia
Lenovo-EnhancedBackupandRestore
Lenovo-UpdateandDrivers

AccessingLenovoprogramsontheWindows8orWindows8.1operating system

IfyourcomputerispreinstalledwiththeWindows8orWindows8.1operatingsystem,youcanaccess Lenovoprogramsbydoingoneofthefollowing:
•OntheWindows8operatingsystem,presstheWindowskeytogototheStartscreen.ClickaLenovo programtolaunchit.Ifyoucannotfindtheprogramyouneed,movethepointertothebottom-rightcorner ofthescreentodisplaythecharms.ThenclicktheSearchcharmtosearchforthedesiredprogram.
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•OntheWindows8.1operatingsystem,presstheWindowskeytogototheStartscreen.Clicka Lenovoprogramtolaunchit.Ifyoucannotfindtheprogramyouneed,clickthearrowiconinthe
bottom-leftcornerofthescreentogototheAppsscreen.Findthedesiredprogramintheappslistor searchforitinthesearchboxinthetop-rightcornerofthescreen.
Dependingonyourcomputermodel,yourcomputersupportssomeofthefollowingLenovoprograms:
•FingerprintManagerProorThinkVantageFingerprintSoftware
•LenovoBluetoothLock(Windows8.1only)
•LenovoCompanion
•LenovoReach
•LenovoSettings
•LenovoSHAREit
•LenovoSolutionCenter
•LenovoSupport
•LenovoTools
•PasswordManager
•PCCloudManager(Windows8.1only)
•PowerManager
•SystemUpdate

AnintroductiontoLenovoprograms

ThistopicprovidesabriefintroductiontosomeLenovoprograms.
Note:Dependingonyourcomputermodel,someoftheprogramsmightnotbeavailable.
CommunicationsUtility(Windows7) TheCommunicationsUtilityprogramprovidesacentrallocationforintegratedcameraandmicrophone
settings.ItcontrolsadvancedsettingsfortheintegratedmicrophoneandcameratooptimizeWeb conferencingandVoiceoverIP(VOIP)experience.
FingerprintManagerProorThinkVantageFingerprintSoftware(Windows7,Windows8,and
Windows8.1)
Theintegratedfingerprintreaderprovidedonsomekeyboardsenablesyoutoenrollyourfingerprint andassociateitwithyourpower-onpassword,harddiskpassword,andWindowspassword.Asa result,fingerprintauthenticationcanreplacepasswordsandenablesimpleandsecureuseraccess.A fingerprintreaderkeyboardisavailablewithselectcomputersorcanbepurchasedforcomputersthat supportthisoption.
LenovoBluetoothLock(Windows7andWindows8.1) TheLenovoBluetoothLockprogramenablesyoutouseaBluetoothdevice(suchasyoursmartphone)as
aproximity-basedunitforlockingorunlockingyourcomputerautomatically.Bydetectingthedistance betweenyourcomputerandthepredefinedBluetoothdevicethatyouarecarrying,theLenovoBluetooth Lockprogramautomaticallylocksyourcomputerwhenyouwalkawayandunlocksyourcomputerwhen youcomeback.Thisisasimplewaytoprotectyourcomputeragainstunauthorizedaccessincase thatyouforgettolockyourcomputer.
LenovoCompanion(Windows8andWindows8.1) ThroughtheLenovoCompanionprogram,youcangettheinformationabouttheaccessoriesforyour
computer,viewblogsandarticlesaboutyourcomputer,andcheckforotherrecommendedprograms.
LenovoReach(Windows7,Windows8,andWindows8.1)
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UsetheLenovoReachprogramtoenhanceyourcloudexperience.LenovoReachkeepsyouconnected atalltimesandenablesyoutoaccessallyourfavoriteitemsfrompersonalcomputers,smartphones,or tablets.WithLenovoReach,youcanaddyourfavoriteWebservicestoyourclouddesktop;staylogged intoWebsiteswiththecloudpasswordmanager;andaccess,edit,andshareyourfilesfromanywhere.
LenovoSettings(Windows8andWindows8.1) UsetheLenovoSettingsprogramtoenhanceyourcomputingexperiencebyturningyourcomputerintoa
portablehotspot,configuringcameraandaudiosettings,optimizingyourpowerplansettings,and creatingandmanagingmultiplenetworkprofiles.
LenovoSHAREit(Windows7,Windows8,andWindows8.1) TheLenovoSHAREitprogramprovidesaquickandeasywaytosharefilesandfoldersamongcomputers,
smartphones,tablets,orsmartTVswiththeAndroidortheWindowsoperatingsysteminstalled.SHAREit usesanytypeofnetworkorevennonetworkatalltosharefilesandfolders.
LenovoSolutionCenter(Windows7,Windows8,andWindows8.1) TheLenovoSolutionCenterprogramenablesyoutotroubleshootandresolvecomputerproblems.It
combinesdiagnostictests,systeminformationcollection,securitystatus,andsupportinformation,along withhintsandtipsformaximumsystemperformance.
LenovoSupport(Windows8andWindows8.1) TheLenovoSupportprogramenablesyoutoregisteryourcomputerwithLenovo,checkthecomputer
healthconditionandbatterystatus,downloadandviewusermanualsforyourcomputer,getthewarranty informationofyourcomputer,andexplorehelpandsupportinformation.
LenovoThinkVantageTools(Windows7) TheLenovoThinkVantageToolsprogramguidesyoutoahostofinformationsourcesandprovideseasy
accesstovarioustoolstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.
LenovoTools(Windows8andWindows8.1) TheLenovoToolsprogramguidesyoutoahostofinformationsourcesandprovideseasyaccessto
varioustoolstohelpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.
PasswordManager(Windows7,Windows8,andWindows8.1) ThePasswordManagerprogramautomaticallycapturesandfillsinauthenticationinformationfor
WindowsprogramsandWebsites.
PCCloudManager(Windows7andWindows8.1) ThePCCloudManager(PCM)programisabrowser-basedsolutionforclient-computermanagement.
ThePCMprogramhastwocomponents:PCMServerandPCMClient.PCMServerisinstalledonthe computer,wheretheadministratorperformsmanagementwork,suchaspowermanagementandsecurity management.PCMClientisinstalledontheclientcomputerstobemanaged.Theadministratorcanlog intoPCMServertomanagecomputerswithPCMClientinstalled,throughtheInternetWebbrowser.
PowerManager(Windows7,Windows8,andWindows8.1) ThePowerManagerprogramprovidesconvenient,flexible,andcompletepowermanagementforyour
computer.Itenablesyoutoadjustyourcomputerpowersettingstoachievethebestbalancebetween performanceandpowersaving.
RecoveryMedia(Windows7) TheRecoveryMediaprogramenablesyoutorestorethecontentsoftheharddiskdrivetothefactory
defaultsettings.
RescueandRecovery(Windows7) TheRescueandRecoveryprogramisaone-buttonrecoveryandrestoresolutionthatincludesasetof
self-recoverytoolstohelpyoudiagnosecomputerproblems,gethelp,andrecoverfromsystemcrashes, evenifyoucannotstarttheWindowsoperatingsystem.
SystemUpdate(Windows7,Windows8,andWindows8.1)
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TheSystemUpdateprogramhelpsyoukeepthesoftwareonyourcomputerup-to-datebydownloading andinstallingsoftwareupdatepackages(Lenovoprograms,devicedrivers,BIOSupdates,andother thirdpartyprograms).
ViewManagementUtility(Windows7) TheViewManagementUtilityprogramenablesyoutoeasilyorganizeyouropenwindows.Itdividesyour
screenintomultiplepartsandthenresizesandpositionsopenwindowsintodifferentpartstomakethe bestuseofyourdesktop.Theprogramalsoisabletoworkacrossmultiplemonitorstoimproveyour productivity.

Locations

Thissectionprovidesinformationtohelpyoulocatetheconnectorsonthefrontandrearofyourcomputer, partsonthesystemboard,andcomponentsandinternaldrivesinyourcomputer.
Note:Thecomponentsinyourcomputermightlookslightlydifferentfromtheillustrations.
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Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicatorsonthefrontofyour computer

Figure1“Frontconnector,control,andindicatorlocations”onpage9showsthelocationsoftheconnectors, controls,andindicatorsonthefrontofyourcomputer.
Figure1.Frontconnector,control,andindicatorlocations
1Integratedcameraactivityindicator2Integratedcamerashieldcontrolslider
3Integratedcamera4Integratedmicrophones
5Monitormode/computermodeindicator
7Internalspeaker
9AlwaysOnUSB3.0connector10USB3.0connector
11Cardreaderslot
6Power-onindicator
8Comboaudioconnector(supportheadsetandmicrophone)
Notes:
•TheComboaudioconnector8supportsamicrophone-integratedheadsetandaconventional microphone.
•Bydefault,theAlwaysOnUSB3.0connector
9enablesyoutochargesomemobiledigitaldevicesand
smartphoneswhenyourcomputerisinsleepmode,inhibernationmode,orturnedoff.
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Thecardreaderslot11isfora11-in-1cardreader,supportingthefollowingcards:
•ExtremeDigital(x-D)PictureCard(typeH)
•ExtremeDigital(x-D)PictureCard(typeM)
•MemoryStick(MS)
•MSPRO
•MultiMediaCard(MMC)
•MultiMediaCard-mobile(MMC-mobile)
•MultiMediaCard-plus(MMC-plus)
•Reduced-SizeMultiMediaCard(RS-MMC)
•SecureDigital(SD)card
•SecureDigitaleXtended-Capacity(SDXC)card
•SecureDigitalHigh-Capacity(SDHC)card

Locatingconnectorsontherearofyourcomputer

Figure2“Rearconnectorlocations”onpage10showsthelocationsoftheconnectorsontherearofyour computer.Someconnectorsontherearofyourcomputerarecolor-codedtohelpyoudeterminewhereto connectthecablesonyourcomputer.
Figure2.Rearconnectorlocations
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1Security-lockslot
3Ethernetconnector4HDMI-inconnector
5HDMI-outconnector
7Powerbutton
9Volume-downcontrol10Volume-upcontrol
11Opticaldrive
2Powercordconnector
6USB2.0connectors(4)
8Monitormode/computermodebutton
ConnectorDescription
Ethernetconnector
UsedtoattachanEthernetcableforalocalareanetwork(LAN). Note:TooperatethecomputerwithinFCCClassBlimits,useaCategory5Ethernet cable.
Comboaudioconnector (supportheadsetand microphone)
HDMImonitorconnector
Usedtoattachasupportedheadsettoyourcomputertorecordsound,use speech-recognitionsoftware,orlistentomusicorothersoundswithoutdisturbing anyone.
Usedtodeliveruncompressedhigh-definitionvideoandmultichanneldigitalaudio signalsthroughasinglecable.ThisHDMIconnectorcanattachahighperformance monitor,adirectdrivemonitor,orotheraudioorvideodevicesthatuseanHDMI connector.
USB2.0connectorUsedtoattachadevicethatrequiresaUSB2.0connector,suchasaUSB
keyboard,aUSBmouse,aUSBscanner,oraUSBprinter.Ifyouhavemorethan eightUSBdevices,youcanpurchaseaUSBhub,whichyoucanusetoconnect additionalUSBdevices.
USB3.0connectorUsedtoattachadevicethatrequiresaUSB2.0orUSB3.0connector,suchas
akeyboard,amouse,ascanner,aprinter,orapersonaldigitalassistant(PDA). USB3.0connectorsprovidehightransmissionspeedstoreducethetimefordata transmission.
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Adjustingtheframestand

Yourcomputermightcomewithaframestandthatyoucanusetoadjustthecomputertoyourcomfortable position.Pullthestandopenandadjustthepositionofthecomputeratanangleofbetweenof10°and65° asshowninthefollowingillustration.
Note:Theframestandisavailableonlyinsomemodels.
CAUTION: Ensurethattheangleisatleast10°fromtheverticalposition;otherwise,thecomputermightbe unstableandtipover.
Figure3.Adjustingtheframestand
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Adjustingthemonitorstand

Yourcomputermightcomewithamonitorstandthatyoucanusetoadjustthecomputertoyourcomfortable position.Adjustthepositionofthecomputeratanangleof-5°tothefrontand45°totherearasshownin thefollowingillustration.
Note:Themonitorstandisavailableonlyinsomemodels.
Figure4.Adjustingthemonitorstand
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Adjustingthetransformerstand

Yourcomputermightcomewithatransformerstandthatyoucanusetoadjustthecomputertoyour comfortablepositionasshowninthefollowingillustrations.
Note:Thetransformerstandisavailableonlyinsomemodels.
Thefollowingillustrationshowsthatyoucanadjustthetransformerstandatanangleof77°.
Figure5.Adjustingthetransformerstand
Thefollowingillustrationshowsthatyoucanadjustthepositionofthecomputeratanangleof65°totherear.
Figure6.Adjustingthecomputer
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Machinetypeandmodellabel

Themachinetypeandmodellabelidentifiesyourcomputer.WhenyoucontactLenovoforhelp,themachine typeandmodelinformationhelpssupporttechnicianstoidentifyyourcomputerandprovidefasterservice.
Thefollowingisasampleofthemachinetypeandmodellabel.
Figure7.Machinetypeandmodellabel
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Chapter2.Usingyourcomputer

Thischapterprovidesinformationonusingsomeofthecomputercomponents.

Frequentlyaskedquestions

Thefollowingareafewtipsthatwillhelpyouoptimizetheuseofyourcomputer.
CanIgetmyuserguideinanotherlanguage?
TheuserguideisavailableinvariouslanguagesontheLenovoSupportWebsiteat: http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals
Wherearemyrecoverydiscs?
Lenovoprovidesaprogramthatenablesyoutocreaterecoverydiscs.Fordetailsaboutcreatingrecovery discs,see“Creatingrecoverymedia”onpage50
Additionally,incaseofaharddiskfailure,youcanorderProductRecoverydiscsfromtheLenovo CustomerSupportCenter.ForinformationaboutcontactingtheCustomerSupportCenter,seeChapter 11“Gettinginformation,help,andservice”onpage87.BeforeusingtheProductRecoverydiscs,refer tothedocumentationthatcomeswiththediscs.
Attention:AProductRecoverydiscpackagemightcontainmultiplediscs.Ensureyouhaveallofthe discsreadybeforestartingtherecoveryprocess.Duringtherecoveryprocess,youmightbeprompted tochangediscs.
.
WherecanIfindhelpabouttheWindowsoperatingsystem?
TheWindowsHelpandSupportinformationsystemprovidesyouwithdetailedinformationaboutusingthe Windowsoperatingsystemtohelpyougetthemostofyourcomputer.ToaccesstheWindowsHelpand Supportinformationsystem,dooneofthefollowing:
•OntheWindows7operatingsystem,clickStartHelpandSupport.
•OntheWindows8orWindows8.1operatingsystem,moveyourpointertothetop-rightorbottom-right cornerofthescreentodisplaythecharms.ThenclickSettingsHelp.Additionally,theWindows8.1 operatingsystemprovidesaHelp+TipsapplicationthatyoucanopenfromtheStartscreenorApps screen.
CanIchangetheWindows8.1startupbehaviortoopenthedesktopinsteadoftheStartscreen?
OntheWindows8.1operatingsystem,youcansetthecomputertoopenthedesktopinsteadoftheStart screenbydefault.Tosetthedefaultstartupscreen,dothefollowing:
1.Onthedesktop,moveyourpointertothetaskbaratthebottomofthescreenandright-clickonthe taskbar.
2.ClickProperties.TheTaskbarandNavigationpropertieswindowisdisplayed.
3.OntheNavigationtab,locatetheStartscreensection,andthenselectWhenIsigninorcloseall appsonascreen,gotothedesktopinsteadofStart.
4.ClickOKtosavethenewsetting.
ThisfeatureisnotavailableontheWindows8operatingsystem.
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NavigatingamongscreensontheWindows8andWindows8.1operating systems

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtonavigateamongthedesktop,theStartscreen,andapplications thatwereopenedfromtheStartscreenontheWindows8andWindows8.1operatingsystems.Fordetailed instructions,see“NavigatingonWindows8”onpage18
or“NavigatingonWindows8.1”onpage19.

NavigatingonWindows8

Tonavigateamongthedesktop,theStartscreen,andapplicationsthatwereopenedfromtheStartscreen ontheWindows8operatingsystem,dooneofthefollowing:
•FromtheStartscreen,dooneofthefollowingtonavigatetothemostrecentlyaccessedworkspace (application,PCsettings,ordesktop):
–Usingapointingdevice:Movethepointertotheextremebottom-leftcornerofthescreenuntilasmall
representationoftheworkspaceisdisplayed;thenclicktherepresentation.
–Usingatouchscreen:Swipeinandoutontheleftedgeofthescreen.Representationsofallavailable
workspacesaredisplayedalongtheleftedgeofthescreen.Taptherepresentationoftheworkspaceat thebottom.
Note:Therepresentationofaworkspaceisdisplayedonlyifyouhaveatleastoneactiveworkspacein thebackgroundofthesystem.
•FromthedesktoporanyotherworkspacethatisopenedfromtheStartscreen,dooneofthefollowingto navigatetotheStartscreen:
–Usingapointingdevice:Movethepointertotheextremebottom-leftcornerofthescreenuntilasmall
representationoftheStartscreenisdisplayed;thenclicktherepresentation.
–Usingatouchscreen:Dooneofthefollowing:
–Swipeinandoutontheleftedgeofthescreen.Representationsofallavailableworkspacesare
displayedalongtheleftedgeofthescreen.TaptherepresentationoftheStartscreenatthebottom.
–Swipeinfromtherightedgeofthescreentodisplaythecharms;thentapStart.
•Fromanyworkspace(Startscreen,desktop,PCsettings,orapplicationopenedfromtheStartscreen), useanyofthefollowingprocedurestogotoanotherworkspacethatyouhavepreviouslyopened:
–Tonavigatetoapreviouslyaccessedworkspace(application,PCsettings,ordesktop),dooneofthe
following:
–Usingapointingdevice:
1.Dooneofthefollowing:
•Movethepointertotheextremetop-leftcornerofthescreenandthenmovethepointer downwardalongtheleftedgeofthescreen.
•Movethepointertotheextremebottom-leftcornerofthescreenandthenmovethepointer upwardalongtheleftedgeofthescreen.
Representationsofallavailableworkspacesaredisplayedalongtheleftedgeofthescreen.
Note:OnlyactiveworkspacesthatyouhaveaccessedduringthecurrentWindowssession aredisplayedalongtheleftedge.Ifyoucloseanactiveworkspace,itsrepresentationdoes notdisplayalongtheleftedgeofthescreen.
2.Clicktherepresentation.
–Usingatouchscreen:
•Method1
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