Lenovo IdeaPad U310
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1. The following describes the features of each function key Fn Home Activate the pause function Fn End Activate the break function Fn PgUp Enable Disable the scroll lock Fn PgDn Activate the insert function m Hotkeys Using hotkeys Chapter 2 Learning the basics The hotkeys are located in the function key row of the keyboard By pressing the appropriate hotkey you can change system settings instantly The following describes the function of each hotkey Mute Unmute Increase sound volume Refresh desktop or Web pages Enable disable Airplane mode Turn on off the backlight of the LCD screen x Decrease display brightness WE WEE Decrease sound volume Close active window or program Enable Disable the touchpad Display all currently active apps Open the interface for changing display devices Increase display brightness 15 Chapter 2 Learning the basics Setting hotkey mode By default the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey However you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility To disable the hotkey mode Shut down the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup In the BIOS setup utility open th2. CE Ee a Re B 25 Chapter 3 Starting to use Windows 8 26 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 oO Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen Fay Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices including digital cameras TVs or printers Kes Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer Also you can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when on the Desktop screen Chapter 3 Starting to use Windows 8 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 m 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 bypassing the startup process To put the computer to sleep do one of the following e Close the display panel e Press the power button e Open the charms and then select Settings fee Power Sleep Note Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep mode before you move your computer Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage
3. Chapter 5 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 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 Note 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 er files This default partition is hidden for security reasons which explains why the available disk space is less than the stated capacity m Backing up the system partition You can back up the system partition to an image file To back up the system partition Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Click System Backup Select a back up location and click Next to start the backup Note e You can choose a back up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device The back up process may take a while e The back up process is only available when Windows can be started normally Restoring 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 Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Click System Recovery The computer will restart to the recovery environment Follow the on screen i
4. F1 You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer You can also get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More to explore 32 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet As a global network the Internet connects computers worldwide providing services such as e mailing information searching electronic commerce Web browsing and entertainment You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following way Wired connection use physical wiring to connect Wireless network technology connect without wiring e Wired connection 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 DSL is a family of related technologies that bring high speed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines E Hardware connection Cable DSL TV cable Telephone line m Splitter a Splitter CON Ss Cable modem aes Not supplied Note The above diagrams are for reference only Actual connection method may vary 33 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer 34 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet e Wireless connection Wireless con
5. details see Connecting USB devices on page 18 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer fy Combo audio Connects to headphones or headsets The combo audio jack jack does not support conventional microphones Note Recording may not be supported if third party headphones or headsets are connected due to different industry standards Built in The built in microphone with noise reduction can be microphone used for video conferencing voice narration or simple audio recordings Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Right side view U310 U310 Touch U410 U410 Touch E Built in The built in microphone with noise reduction can be microphone used for video conferencing voice narration or simple audio recordings B Combo audio Connects to headphones or headsets The combo audio jack jack does not support conventional microphones Note Recording may not be supported if third party headphones or headsets are connected due to different industry standards El USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 18 Ey AC poweradapter Connect the AC adapter here jack Note For details see Using AC adapter and battery on page 12 H Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here Note For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 17 Chapter 1 Getting to know your compute
6. e Inthe Boot menu in BIOS setup utility make sure not work that the hard disk drive is included in the UEFI correctly 44 Other problems Your computer does not respond The computer does not start from a device you want The connected external device does not work Chapter 6 Troubleshooting To turn off your computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more If the computer still does not respond remove the AC adapter Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility Make sure that the UEFI in the BIOS setup utility is set so that the computer starts from the device you want Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility make sure that the device is included in the UEFI list While powered off press Novo button to select the device you want the computer starts from Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB while the computer power is on otherwise you might damage your computer When using a high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive use external device power adapter Otherwise the device may not be recognized or system shut down may result 45 Trademarks 46 The following terms are trademarks or registered tr
7. marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service If you forget your administrator password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service The battery power is getting low Connect the AC adapter to the computer Make sure that The battery is charged The operating temperature is within the acceptable range See Chapter 2 Use and care Information of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide Note If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range have the computer serviced The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work Display panel problems The screen is blank The screen is unreadable or distorted Incorrect characters appear on the screen Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer then press any key 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 4 seconds or more Do the following If y
8. two also jump to the beginning or end of a list Rotate Place two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand Rotating turns an object Note Not all items can be rotated depending upon the app two or more Slide Drag your finger across the screen Pans or scrolls through lists and pages but you can also use it to move an object or for drawing and writing depending upon one the app Similar to pressing and holding to pan and to scroll with a mouse 30 Chapter 3 Starting to use Windows 8 continued Number Frequently used gestures Tasks performed of fingers used Swipe Start from any edge of the screen then swipe inwards toward the center e Swiping from the bottom or top edge displays app commands including save edit and delete This also can be used to dock or close the currently open app Similar to right clicking on an app with your mouse one Swiping from the left displays a list of the apps currently running in the background e Swiping from the right side of the screen displays the charms Similar to placing your mouse in the lower right corner of the screen 31 Chapter 3 Starting to use Windows 8 a Help and support If you have problem about the operating system see the Windows Help and Support file To open the Windows Help and Support file do one of the following e Select Settings charm then select Help e Press Windows key
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11. cal data on the system partition back it up before starting recovery E BIOS setup utility What is BIOS setup utility The BIOS setup utility is ROM based software It communicates 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 Shut down the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup How can I change the boot mode There are two boot modes UEFI and Legacy To change the boot mode start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu 39 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting When do I need to change the boot mode The default boot mode for your computer is the UEFI mode If you need to install legacy Windows operating system operating system before Windows 8 on your computer you must change the boot mode to Legacy support The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don t change the boot mode E Getting help How can I contact the customer support center See Chapter 3 Getting help and service of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide 40 e Troubleshooting Display problems When turn on the computer nothing appears on the screen When turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank screen My screen goes blank while the computer is on Chapter 6 Troublesho
12. ce to your computer by inserting its USB plug Type A into the USB port on your computer WU 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 is installed you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps Note Typically Windows detects a new device after connecting it 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 by that device Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of Windows 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 Chapter 2 Learning the basics m Connecting Bluetooth enabled device on select models If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card it can connect to and transfer data wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices such as notebook computers PDAs and cell phones You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open space Note The actual maximum range may vary due to in
13. d warranty flyer that came with your computer E Drivers and preinstalled software Where are the installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software desktop software Your computer did not come with installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software If you need to reinstall preinstalled software you can find the installation program on the D partition of your hard disk If you cannot find the installation program there download it from Lenovo consumer support Website Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer If your computer is preinstalled with a Windows operating system Lenovo provides drivers for the hardware devices that you need on the D partition of your hard disk You can also download the latest device drivers from Lenovo consumer support Website 38 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting m Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with recovery discs Use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore system to the factory status What can I do if the backup process fails If you can start backup but it fails during the backup process try the following steps Close all open programs then restart the backup process Check if the destination media is damaged Select another path and then try again When do I need to restore the system to the factory status Use this feature when the operating system fails to start up If there is criti
14. e Configuration menu and change the setting of HotKey Switch from Hotkey Mode to Legacy Mode Open the Exit menu and select Exit Saving Changes Note When hotkey mode is disabled press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access the corresponding hotkey function 16 Chapter 2 Learning the basics Connecting external devices Your computer has a wide range of built in features and connection capabilities m Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory cards e Secure Digital SD card e MultiMediaCard MMC Note e Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time e This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth etc Inserting a memory card Push the dummy card until you hear a click Gently pull the dummy card out of the memory card slot Note The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the inside of your computer when the memory card slot is not in use Retain the dummy card for future use Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing a memory card Push the memory card until you hear a click Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Note Before removing the memory card disable it via Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption 17 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 18 Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB devi
15. en your computer remains idle for a long time the battery pack enters the sleep mode to avoid over discharge After the battery pack enters the sleep mode you cannot turn the computer on without using the power adapter Please connect the power adapter to the computer to activate the battery pack Note The batter pack is in the sleep mode by default When you use the computer for the first time please plug the power adapter into it Otherwise the computer cannot be turned on Chapter 2 Learning the basics e Using the touchpad E Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move A Left click area The function corresponds to that of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse which can be implemented by clicking this area Right click area The function corresponds to that of the right mouse button on a conventional mouse which can be implemented by clicking this area Note You can enable disable the touchpad by pressing J 13 Chapter 2 Learning the basics e Using the keyboard 14 Your computer has function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard Function key combinations By pressing the appropriate function keys you can change system settings instantly To use this function press and hold Fn then press one of the function keys fj
16. ite Blinking The computer is in sleep mode Off The computer is powered off 2 Battery On solid The battery has more than white 20 charge Solid The battery has between 5 amber and 20 charge Fast The battery has less than 5 blinking charge amber Slow The battery is being charged blinking When battery charge reaches amber 20 the blinking color changes to white Slow The battery has between 20 blinking and 80 charge and is still white charging When the battery reaches 80 charge the light will stop blinking but charging will continue until the battery is fully charged Off The battery is detached 22 Chapter 2 Learning the basics e Securing your computer This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use m Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others Once you set a password and enable it a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer Enter your password at the prompt The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password Note This password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination For details about how to set the password see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility To start the BIOS setup utility Shut down the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup 23 Chapter 3 Starting to use Window
17. lenovo Lenovo IdeaPaq U310 U410 U310 U410 Touch User Guide v1 0 included manuals before using your computer ideapad Note Before using the product be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 8 If you are using other Windows operating system some operations may be slightly different If you are using other operating systems some operations may not apply to you The features described in this guide are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer and or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad U410 U410 Touch unless otherwise stated The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product Regulatory Notice e To refer to it go to http support lenovo com and click User guides and manuals First Edition December 2012 Copyright Lenovo 2012 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 Contents Chapter 1 Getting to Know your computer c eccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeees 1 POP VACW ciass ss tacescass cetaeeststexasavade casts outes
18. lp and Support ft settee sseccenusrtistsecsstarscses a uithepersevssostaeatecvbevae E 32 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internnet ccscseeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeenes 33 Wired CONMECH OM 3 sscoe3acscnessa5ds ines vpnedaaecdaneesddes E ha E A a Tease Rasa 33 Wireless connecti onrar r e E E E TOET A vei A OEGE 35 Chapter 5 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system cssseeccsseseereeeeees 37 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting sssnnnnsnunnnrnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn 38 Frequently asked questions ss ssssssesississeistesssstestisseststensisnesntsneesiesienessseneeneenes 38 Troubleshooting iiaea E E i 41 Trademat ks niiae aieas aa naa da aaa e aea aaa eaaa adn iaaa aaa iaaa 46 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Top view U310 U310 Touch _ D D D D E D D m D E E D D _ OVUL JU OpJOL DOOOC D m D D Z DO D D D B D Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m U410 U410 Touch Note The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product Attention e Do NOT 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 e The parts bounded by dashed lines are i
19. mly Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet m Turning on the computer Press the power button to turn on the computer 11 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 12 Using AC adapter and battery Checking battery status You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area Note As each computer user has different habits and needs it is difficult to predict how long a battery charge will last There are two main factors e The amount of energy stored in the battery when you commence work e The way you use your computer for example how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display Charging the battery If the battery power is low you need to charge the battery You need to charge the battery in any of the following situations e If the battery status indicator starts blinking e If the battery has not been used for a long time Note e To increase the life of the battery pack the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it drops from fully charged e Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 F and 86 F 10 C 30 C e Full charge or discharge is not required Battery Protection If the battery pack remains idle for a long time the battery may be over discharged and its degradation speed may be increased The battery pack of IdeaPad U series uses the battery protection technology Wh
20. nections provide mobile access to the Internet allowing you to stay online anywhere the wireless signal covers Divided by the signal scales wireless connection to the Internet can be built based on the following standards Wi Fi Wi Fi networks cover a small physical area like a home office or small group of buildings An access point is necessary for the connection WiMAX WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area providing high speed broadband access without the need for cables Note Your computer may not support all wireless connection methods 35 Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet 36 Connecting to wireless LAN Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions do one of the following e Press to disable airplane mode e Open the charms and select Settings Gi gt al to open the Network configuration page Then toggle the airplane mode switch to off 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
21. nstructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back up point Note e 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 e The recovery process may take a while So be sure to connect the AC adapter to your computer during the recovery process e The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally If Windows cannot be started then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Shut down the computer Press the Novo button From the Novo button menu select the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system and press Enter 37 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions by category E 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 from 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 limite
22. nternally installed RI Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Integrated Use the camera for video communication camera Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output Wireless module The built in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless antennas radio Power button Press this button to turn on the computer System status For details see System status indicators on page 21 indicators Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse Note For details see Using the touchpad on page 13 Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Left side view U310 U310 Touch 000000000000000580 fx M m U410 U410 Touch El Novo button When the computer is off press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility or to enter the boot menu Note For details see Chapter 5 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system on page 37 B Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur El RJ 45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network Note For details see Wired connection on page 33 E HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display H USB port Connect to USB devices Note For
23. oting If the screen is blank make sure that The AC adapter is connected to the computer 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 properly set 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 the original factory contents using OneKey Recovery system If you still see only the cursor on the screen have the computer serviced Your screen saver or power management may be enabled Do one of the following to exit from the screen saver or to resume from Sleep mode Touch the touchpad Press any key on the keyboard Press the power button Press F9 to confirm whether the backlight for the LCD screen has been turned off 41 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting BIOS password problems forgot my password Sleep problems 42 The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately turns off The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power on self test POST 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 computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a
24. ou are using the AC adapter or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on press F12 to make the screen brighter If the power indicator is in blinking press the power button to resume from the Sleep mode If the problem persists follow the solution in the next problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Press F9 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off Make sure that The display device driver is installed correctly The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set The monitor type is correct Are the operating system or programs installed correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced 43 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard e Make sure that from the speaker even The Mute function is off when the volume is turned The combo audio jack is not used up The speaker is selected as the playback device Battery problems Your computer shuts down Discharge and recharge the battery before the battery status indicator shows empty 0r Your computer operates after the battery status indi cator shows empty The computer does not e The surge protector in the battery might be active operate with a fully charged Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the battery protector then turn on the computer again A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does
25. r ft HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display RJ 45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network Note For details see Wired connection on page 33 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Front view U310 U310 Touch cs _ 2 E U410 U410 Touch 2 E Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here Note For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 17 A System status For details see System status indicators on page 21 indicators Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Bottom view U310 U310 Touch Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer E U410 U410 Touch 1 Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling 10 Chapter 2 Learning the basics e First use m Reading the manuals Read the supplied manuals before using your computer m Conncting to the power The built in battery pack is not fully charged at purchase To charge the battery and begin using your computer connect the computer to an electrical outlet The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on AC power Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet Connect the power cord to the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer fir
26. s 8 24 Configuring the operating system for the first time You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used The configuration process may include the procedures below e Accepting the end user license agreement e Configuring the Internet connection e Registering the operating system e Creating a user account Operating system interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces the Start screen and the Windows desktop To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop do one of the following e Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen e Press the Windows key D To switch from desktop to Start screen do one of the following e Select Start oO from charms e Move the cursor to the lower left corner and then select the Start screen thumbnail when it is displayed Start screen Desktop Chapter 3 Starting to use Windows 8 8 The charms The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks and are always available regardless of whichever app you are currently in To display the charms do one of the following e Move the cursor to the upper right or lower right corner until the charms bar is displayed e Use one finger to swipe in from the right edge of the screen until the charms bar is displayed e Press Windows key C Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for including apps settings and files
27. terference and transmission barriers To get the best possible connection speed place the device as near your computer as possible Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer To enable Bluetooth functions do one of the following e Press to disable airplane mode e Open the charms and select Settings fe gt al to open the Network configuration page Then toggle the airplane mode switch to off Note e When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function turn it off to save battery power e You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer before you can transfer data between them Read the documentation supplied with the Bluetooth enabled device for details on how to pair the device with your computer 19 Chapter 2 Learning the basics Special keys and buttons m Novo button J e When the computer is off press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility or to enter the boot menu Note For details see Chapter 5 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system on page 37 20 Chapter 2 Learning the basics se System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status Power status indicator B Battery status indicator 21 Chapter 2 Learning the basics No Symbol Indicator Indicator Meaning status E Power On solid The computer is powered on wh
28. the hard disk causing loss of data To wake the computer do one of the following e Press the power button e Press any key on the keyboard 27 Chapter 3 Starting to use Windows 8 E 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 Open the charms select Settings E 28 Chapter 3 Starting to use Windows 8 Touch screen operation The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet using its fully featured multi touch screen or like a traditional notebook computer using keyboard and touchpad Multi touch gestures You can touch the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of tasks Frequently used gestures Tap Tap once on an item Press and hold Press your finger down and leave it there for a moment Tasks performed Performs some action such as starting an app opening a link or performing a command Similar to left clicking with a mouse Allows you to see detailed information before selecting an action Can also open a menu with more options Similar to right clicking with a mouse Number of fingers used one one 29 Chapter 3 Starting to use Windows 8 continued Number Frequently used gestures Tasks performed of fingers used Pinch Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen Zooms in and out on visual apps such as pictures and maps Can
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