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included manuals before using your computer.
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slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations
may not apply to you.
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ea tures may not be available on your computer or your computer may include
f
features that are not described in this user guide.
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al product.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .........................................1
Top view ..................................................................................................................... 1
Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
ention:
Att
• Do no
t open the display panel beyond 130 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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a Integrated
camera (on select
models)
b Built-in
microphones
(with noise
reduction)
cWireless LAN
antennas
d Computer display
e JBL speakers
f Power button
g Touch pad
Use the camera for video communication.
Capture sound which can be used for video conferencing,
voice narration, or audio recording.
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive
wireless radio signals.
The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output.
Provide the audio output.
Press this button to turn on the computer.
The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
One piece multi-touch ClickPad: To move
the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the
direction in which you want the pointer to move.
Left-click area: Clicking
functions of clicking the left button on a conventional
mouse.
Right-click area: Cl
functions of clicking the right button on a conventional
mouse.
in this area corresponds to the
icking in this area corresponds to the
the pointer on
Note: You can enable/disable the touch pad by pressing F6 ( ).
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Usin
g the keyboard
Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate
hotkeys.
Enters sleep mode.
:
Turns on/off the backlight
:
of the
LCD screen.
Opens the interface for
:
selecting display options.
Enables/disables Airplane
:
mode
.
Enables/disables the touch
:
pad.
Opens Settings.
:
Opens the Search box.
:
Displays all currently
:
active apps.
Note: If you changed the Hotkey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility,
you will need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey.
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1
2
2
Function key combinations
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.
The following describes the features of each function key.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 6.
c
Combo audio
Connects to USB devices.
Connects to headsets.
jack
• The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
• The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are
connected, due to different industry standards.
d
Novo button
Note: For details, see “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 20.
When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, press
this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System
or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu.
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Con
necting 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. 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.
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 8.
bUSB 3.0 port
• The red port is a USB 3.0 port.
• For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 6.
c HDMI port
d RJ-45 port
eKensington lock
slot
• 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.
Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Connects to USB devices.
Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a
display.
Connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Attach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect
your computer from theft and unauthorized use.
You can attach a security lock to
prevent it from being removed without your permission.
For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the
instructions shipped with the security lock that you have
purchased.
your computer to help
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Notes:
Us
ing 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
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
• Insert only one card in the slot at a time.
• This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth and so on).
Inserting a memory card
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a memory card
1 Push the memory card in until you hear a click.
2 Gently
Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove
pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption.
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aaba
Conne
To insert a network cable, do the following:
1 Hold one
2 Insert the
cting network cables
connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down
gently a.
connector into the RJ-45 port b.
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure
your computer.
The battery has between 20%
and 80% charge. When the
battery reaches 80% charge, the
light will stop blinking.
However, charging will
continue until the battery is
fully charged.
The battery has less than 20%
charge. When the battery
charge reaches 20%, the
blinking color will change to
white.
If you click the Start button in the lower-left corner, the Start menu is
displayed.
The power button is on the Start menu, click it 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
fr
equently used apps.
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The ACTION CENTER
Select the ACTION CENTER icon on the taskbar and the ACTION
CENTER is displayed.
From the ACTION CENTER, you can examine important notifications from
Windows and your apps. Moreover, you can change common settings
quickly.
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.
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• Click New desktop.
To switch between desktops, click the Task View icon , then select your
desired desktop.
When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep
or shut it down.
Putting your computer to sleep
If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the
computer to sleep.
When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it to resume use,
b
ypassing the startup process.
To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:
• Close the display lid.
• Press the power button.
• Move the cursor to the lower-left corner
Select PowerSleep.
Note: Put your computer to sleep before you move it. Moving your computer while the hard
disk drive is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data.
, and then select the Start button.
To wake the computer, do one of the following:
• Press any key on the keyboard. (Notebook mode only)
• Press the power button.
• Press the Windows button.
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Shutti
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.
• Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or
To enable wireless functions, do one of the following:
• Click the ACTION CENTER icon
deselect Ai
• Press
rplane mode.
to disable airplane mode.
in the notification area, and then
•Click Set
network configuration page. Then toggle the airplane mode switch to Of
tings Network & Internet Airplane mode to open the
f.
Connecting to a wireless network
After wireless has been enabled, the computer will automatically scan for
available wireless networks and display them in the wireless network list. To
connect to a wireless network, click the network name in the list, and then
click Connect.
Note: Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for connection. To
connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet service
provider (ISP) for the security key or passphrase.
If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Get
Started app. To open it, do the following:
• Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start button.
Select Get Started from All apps.
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Notes:
Notes:
The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and
restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its
original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups
for easy restoration as required.
• If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU/Linux operating system, OneKey Recovery
system is not available.
• To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery system, your hard disk already includes a
hidden partition by default to store the system image file and the OneKey Recovery
system program files. This default partition is hidden for security reasons, which explains
why the available disk space is less than the stated capacity.
Backing up the system partition
You can back up the system partition to an image file. This image file can be
used to restore the system partition. To back up the system partition:
1 In W
2 Click System B
3 Select a back-up
• You can choose a back-up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage
• Remove the removable hard disk drive before starting the Lenovo OneKey Recovery
• The ba
• The ba
indows, press the Novo button or double-click OneKey Recovery
icon to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system.
ackup.
location and click Next to start the backup.
device.
system. Otherwise, data from the removable hard disk drive might be lost.
ck-up process may take a while.
ck-up process is only available when Windows can be started normally.
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Notes:
Restor
ing
You can choose to restore the system partition to its original status or to a
previously created back-up point. To restore the system partition:
Windows, press the Novo button or double-click OneKey Recovery
1 In
icon to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system.
2 Click System Recovery.
The computer will restart to the recovery
environment.
3 Fol
low the on-screen instructions to restore the system partition to its
original status or to a previously created back-up point.
• The recovery process is irreversible. Make sure to back up any data you wish to save on
the system partition before starting the recovery process.
• The recovery process may take a while. So be sure to connect the AC power adapter to
your computer during the recovery process.
he above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally.
• T
If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo
OneKey Recovery system:
1 Shut down
ess the Novo button. From the Novo Button Menu, select System
This section lists frequently asked questions by category.
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.
Where can I find the hardware specifications for my computer?
You can find hardware specification for your computer on the printed
flyers which came with your computer.
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.
Lenovo OneKey Recovery system
Where are the recovery discs?
Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey
Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status.
What can I do if the back-up process fails?
If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the
following steps:
1 Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process.
2 Check to see if the destination media is damaged. Select another path
and then try again.
When do I need to restore the system to its factory status?
Use this feature when the operating system fails to start up. If there is
critical data on the system partition, back it up before starting recovery.
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BIOS setup utility
What is the BIOS setup utility?
The BIOS setup utility is ROM-based software. It displays basic computer
information and provides options for setting boot devices, security,
hardware mode, and other preferences.
How can I start the BIOS setup utility?
To start the BIOS setup utility:
1 Shut down the computer.
2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
How can I change the boot mode?
There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy Support. To change the boot
mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy
Support on the boot menu.
When do I need to change the boot mode?
The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI mode. If you need to
install a legacy operating system, such as Windows, Linux or Dos, etc (that
is, any operating system before Windows 8) on your computer, you must
change the boot mode to Legacy Support. The legacy operating system,
such as 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” in the Lenovo Safety and General
Information Guide.
When I turn on the
computer, nothing appears
on the screen.
When I turn on the
computer, only a white
cursor appears on a blank
screen.
The screen goes blank
ile the computer is on.
wh
Sleep problems
The critical low-battery error
message appears, and the
computer immediately turns
off.
The computer enters sleep
mode immediately after
Power-on.
• If the screen is blank, make sure that:
- The AC power adapter is connected to the
c
omputer, and the power cord is plugged into a
working electrical outlet.
- The computer power is on. Press the Power button
again for confirmation.
• If these items are set correctly, and the screen remains
blank, have the computer serviced.
• Restore backed-up files to your Windows
environment or the entire contents of your hard disk
to its original factory contents using the Lenovo
OneKey Recovery system. If you still see only the
cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced.
• Your power management is enabled. Do one of the
following to resume from sleep mode:
- Press any key on the keyboard. (Notebook mode
only)
- Press the Power button.
-Press Fn +
the LCD screen has been turned off.
• The battery power is getting low. Connect the AC
power adapter to the computer.
• Make sure that:
- The battery is charged.
- The operating temperature is
range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in
the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
F2 to confirm whether the backlight of
within the acceptable
Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer
serviced.
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The computer does not
return from sleep mode and
the computer does not
work.
• If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC
power adapter to the computer, then press the
Windows button or the Power button.
• If the system still does not return from sleep mode,
your system has stopped responding, and you cannot
turn off the computer; reset the computer. Unsaved
data may be lost. To reset the computer, press and
hold the Power button for eight seconds or more. If
the computer still does not reset, remove the AC
power adapter.
Display panel problems
The screen is blank. • Do the following:
- If you are using the AC power adapter or the
b
attery, and the battery status indicator is on, press
to make the screen brighter.
Fn +
- If the power indicator is blinking, press the Power
butto
n to resume from sleep mode.
-Press Fn + F
the LCD screen has been turned off.
- If the problem persists, follow the solution in the
next pr
oblem “The screen is unreadable or
distorted.”
The screen is unreadable or
storted.
di
Incorrect characters appear
o
n the screen.
• Make sure that:
- The screen resolution and color quality are correctly
set.
- The monitor type is correct.
• Is the operating system or programs installed
correctly? If they are installed and configured
correctly, have the computer serviced.
Sound problems
No sound can be heard
from the speakers even
when the volume is turned
up.
• Make sure that:
- The Mute function is off.
- The combo audio jack is not being used.
- Speakers are selected as the playback device.
2 to confirm whether the backlight of
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Battery problems
Your computer shuts down
before the battery status
indicator shows empty.
-or-
Your computer operates
fter the battery status
a
indicator shows empty.
A hard disk drive problem
The hard disk drive does
not work.
Other problems
Your computer does not
respond.
The computer does not
start from a device you
want.
The connected external
device does not work.
• Rechar
• Make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the
• To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power
• Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode
• See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility. Make
• Also make sure that the device from which the
• While turned off, press the Novo button to select the
• Do not connect or disconnect any external device
• When using high power consumption external
ge the battery.
Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility correctly.
button for eight seconds or more. If the computer still
does not respond, remove the AC power adapter.
during a communication operation. Disable the sleep
timer when you are working on the network.
sure that the BIOS setup utility is set so that the
computer starts from the device you want.
computer starts is enabled. Make sure that the device
is included in the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility
correctly.
device you want the computer to start from.
cables other than USB while the computer power is
on. Otherwise, you might damage your computer.
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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United States, other countries, or both.
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