Lenovo B50 10 Laptop User Guide

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
7 Connecting USB device
Your computer comes with two USB ports compatible with USB devices.
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.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring 
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aKensington lock slotAttach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect your computer 
from theft and unauthorized use. You can attach a security lock to your 
computer to help prevent it from being removed without your...

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aSystem status indicators
bMemory card slotAccepts memory cards (not supplied).
Note:For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 10.
SymbolIndicatorIndicator 
statusCharge 
statusMeaning
PowerOn...

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Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
 Secure Digital (SD) card
 Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
 Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card
 MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Inserting a memory card
Insert the memory card until it touches the bottom of the slot.
Removing a memory card
Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Notes:
•Insert only one card in the slot at a time.
•This card...

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aVentilation slotsDissipate internal heat.
Note:Make sure that the ventilation slots are not blocked or else the computer may overheat.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows
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:
 Accepting the end user license agreement
 Configuring the Internet connection
 Registering the operating system
 Creating a user account
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- Select   Shut down in the upper-right corner of the Start screen.
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:
 Close the display lid.
 Press the Power button.
 Do the proper operations in the operating system.
Windows 7:
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Enabling wireless connection
To enable wireless functions, do one of the following:
 Press F7 (   ) to disable airplane mode.
 Open the charms and select Settings       to open the network configuration page. Then
toggle the airplane mode switch to Off. (for the Windows 8.1 operating system)
Connecting to a...

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If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To 
open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following:
Windows 7:
Click Start   Help and Support.
Windows 8.1:
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The charms (for the Windows 8.1 operating system)   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
Charms are navigation buttons that let you control your Windows® 8.1 experience. Charms 
include: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. The Charms Bar is the menu that contains 
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...