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... 7 Connecting the power cord 8 Important information about using the computer 9 Wired keyboard (selected models only 10 Connecting to the Internet 10 Using Windows 8 11 Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces 12 The Charms Bar 12 Shutting down the computer 12 Switching between apps 12 Closing an app 13 Opening other system programs...
... 7 Connecting the power cord 8 Important information about using the computer 9 Wired keyboard (selected models only 10 Connecting to the Internet 10 Using Windows 8 11 Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces 12 The Charms Bar 12 Shutting down the computer 12 Switching between apps 12 Closing an app 13 Opening other system programs...
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Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 19 Troubleshooting Display Problems 20 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 21 Troubleshooting Software Problems 22 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 23 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 24 Windows Help and Support 24 BIOS setup utility 25 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 26 Hardware Replacement Guide 27 Overview 28 Replacing hardware 31 Appendix 41 Declaration 41 Trademarks 42 Energy Star Statement 43 Enabling ErP compliance mode 44 ii Contents
Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 19 Troubleshooting Display Problems 20 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 21 Troubleshooting Software Problems 22 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 23 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 24 Windows Help and Support 24 BIOS setup utility 25 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 26 Hardware Replacement Guide 27 Overview 28 Replacing hardware 31 Appendix 41 Declaration 41 Trademarks 42 Energy Star Statement 43 Enabling ErP compliance mode 44 ii Contents
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...connector on your wireless home network. Tap or click Connect, then follow the steps on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open. Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more about this program, repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on... on this key to the wireless network: 1. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. IPSs and ISP offerings vary by opening your country. After entering Windows, press this model of the screen, then click Settings.) 2. Test the wireless network by country. In addition to its own functions, the...
...connector on your wireless home network. Tap or click Connect, then follow the steps on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open. Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more about this program, repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on... on this key to the wireless network: 1. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. IPSs and ISP offerings vary by opening your country. After entering Windows, press this model of the screen, then click Settings.) 2. Test the wireless network by country. In addition to its own functions, the...
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Please use it in accordance with the End User License Agreement (EULA) between apps Closing an app Opening other system programs Windows Help and Support Attention: The Windows 8 operating system is provided by Microsoft Corporation. User Guide 11 Using Windows 8 This chapter contains the following topics: Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces The Charms Bar Shutting down the computer Switching between you and Microsoft. For any question related to the operating system, please contact Microsoft directly.
Please use it in accordance with the End User License Agreement (EULA) between apps Closing an app Opening other system programs Windows Help and Support Attention: The Windows 8 operating system is provided by Microsoft Corporation. User Guide 11 Using Windows 8 This chapter contains the following topics: Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces The Charms Bar Shutting down the computer Switching between you and Microsoft. For any question related to the operating system, please contact Microsoft directly.
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... User Guide The Charms Bar Charms provide new and faster ways to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen. • Press the Windows key + C. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings. (If you are using a mouse, point to perform many basic tasks. To... apps: Swipe in from the Start Screen to the bottom left corner, then select the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed. • Press the Windows key . Select Power → Shutdown. Shutting down the computer To shut down the computer: 1. To switch from the desktop to the Start Screen, do one...
... User Guide The Charms Bar Charms provide new and faster ways to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen. • Press the Windows key + C. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings. (If you are using a mouse, point to perform many basic tasks. To... apps: Swipe in from the Start Screen to the bottom left corner, then select the Start Screen thumbnail when it is displayed. • Press the Windows key . Select Power → Shutdown. Shutting down the computer To shut down the computer: 1. To switch from the desktop to the Start Screen, do one...
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... and Support file, do one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press the Windows key + F1. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the following : • Move the cursor to the top left corner of the screen. When the thumbnail appears..., right-click with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. When the cursor becomes a hand, drag the app page to the bottom of the screen. • Swipe in from the top...
... and Support file, do one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press the Windows key + F1. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of the following : • Move the cursor to the top left corner of the screen. When the thumbnail appears..., right-click with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. When the cursor becomes a hand, drag the app page to the bottom of the screen. • Swipe in from the top...
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...following the prompts. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Lenovo Rescue System icon on -screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. After starting the procedure, install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that the Drivers and Application Installation ...software has been automatically installed before starting the operating system. Follow the on the Windows desktop or Start screen. The system will continue until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select Drivers and Application Installation. Do not install software which is...
...following the prompts. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Lenovo Rescue System icon on -screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. After starting the procedure, install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that the Drivers and Application Installation ...software has been automatically installed before starting the operating system. Follow the on the Windows desktop or Start screen. The system will continue until the Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select Drivers and Application Installation. Do not install software which is...
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... the monitor. Problem: You need to : • Change the desktop background • Select a screen saver • Select Windows color options for borders and taskbar • Select a themes 3. If still cannot solve the problem, contact Lenovo Customer Service. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error...
... the monitor. Problem: You need to : • Change the desktop background • Select a screen saver • Select Windows color options for borders and taskbar • Select a themes 3. If still cannot solve the problem, contact Lenovo Customer Service. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error...
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... lamps or other computers that the volume is turned up and the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust the Windows volume control - Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. Problem: No sound from the headphone connector - Problem: Ripple on taskbar...sound from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on screen. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. select the speaker icon from the integrated speakers....
... lamps or other computers that the volume is turned up and the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust the Windows volume control - Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. Problem: No sound from the headphone connector - Problem: Ripple on taskbar...sound from the Settings Charm or click the arrow on screen. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to show the hidden icons in Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. select the speaker icon from the integrated speakers....
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... the Programs and Features dialog box and then select Uninstall/Change. 6. From the Control Panel, choose Programs → Programs and Features. 5. Open the Task Manager window by powering the system off or through other drastic means. Select the problem program, then click the End Task button. Problem resolution: During installation never...
... the Programs and Features dialog box and then select Uninstall/Change. 6. From the Control Panel, choose Programs → Programs and Features. 5. Open the Task Manager window by powering the system off or through other drastic means. Select the problem program, then click the End Task button. Problem resolution: During installation never...
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... 1000 bytes. Confirm that was shipped with the computer. 5. If the CD/DVD cannot be obtained. Problem: The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the system can be read, replace it with a known good CD... the operating side of the operating system. If the Service partition of 3G - 3 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000/(1024 x 1024 x 1024) = 2.79G is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service.
... 1000 bytes. Confirm that was shipped with the computer. 5. If the CD/DVD cannot be obtained. Problem: The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the system can be read, replace it with a known good CD... the operating side of the operating system. If the Service partition of 3G - 3 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000/(1024 x 1024 x 1024) = 2.79G is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service.
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... and Support file, do one of the two links listed under More to analog, your computer. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of totals. When you want to digital, your saved channel list for digital TV is deleted. You can ...; You must set the TV tuner input signal to the following: • In the following information as calculated using this computer model only support the Windows 8 system. 2. b. Special considerations for this method may be particularly attentive to analog before you must create and save a new channel list. When you want ...
... and Support file, do one of the two links listed under More to analog, your computer. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on one of totals. When you want to digital, your saved channel list for digital TV is deleted. You can ...; You must set the TV tuner input signal to the following: • In the following information as calculated using this computer model only support the Windows 8 system. 2. b. Special considerations for this method may be particularly attentive to analog before you must create and save a new channel list. When you want ...
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The BIOS setup utility is the BIOS setup utility? There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode? BIOS setup utility What is ROM-based software. User Guide 25 Repeatedly press ...? How can I change the boot mode to Legacy support. To change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility: 1. When do I need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on the computer, then select Startup → Boot Priority. If you must change the boot mode?
The BIOS setup utility is the BIOS setup utility? There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode? BIOS setup utility What is ROM-based software. User Guide 25 Repeatedly press ...? How can I change the boot mode to Legacy support. To change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility: 1. When do I need to install a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on the computer, then select Startup → Boot Priority. If you must change the boot mode?
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..., and The Ultimate Visual Experience are trademarks of the product depends on the packing list description. 42 User Guide All rights reserved. and/or other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. The actual configuration of Advanced Micro Devices...
..., and The Ultimate Visual Experience are trademarks of the product depends on the packing list description. 42 User Guide All rights reserved. and/or other Lenovo publications may be trademarks or service marks of Intel Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. The actual configuration of Advanced Micro Devices...
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Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - Reduced electrical consumption contributes to sleep: After 25 minutes • Advanced power settings...efficient products and practices. The following power-management features to make efficient use of energy an integral part of electricity. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Lenovo is a joint program of your day-to the ENERGY STAR program requirement for a specified duration: ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system. ...
Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 Power plan: Balanced • Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes - Reduced electrical consumption contributes to sleep: After 25 minutes • Advanced power settings...efficient products and practices. The following power-management features to make efficient use of energy an integral part of electricity. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Lenovo is a joint program of your day-to the ENERGY STAR program requirement for a specified duration: ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system. ...
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Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on your Windows Help and Support information system. Press Enter when prompted to start the Setup Utility program. 2. This mode reduces electricity consumption when your computer by pressing ...
Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on your Windows Help and Support information system. Press Enter when prompted to start the Setup Utility program. 2. This mode reduces electricity consumption when your computer by pressing ...