Lenovo B50 10 Laptop User Guide

							Lenovo B50-10
Read the safety notices and important tips in the 
included manuals before using your computer.
User Guide  
						

							First Edition (May 2015)
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Regulatory Notice
Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide rst.
The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not 
be available on your computer or your computer may include features that are not 
described in this user guide. Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows®
 7 or Windows 8.1. 
If you are using another Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly 
different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you.
Notes



The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the 
actual product. 
 
						

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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer.....................................................................................  1
Top view .........................................................................................................................................................  1
Left-side view
 ................................................................................................................................................  5
Right-side view ..............................................................................................................................................  8
Front view ......................................................................................................................................................  9
Bottom view
 .................................................................................................................................................  11
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows .............................................................................................. 12
Configuring the operating system for the first time
 ..............................................................................  12
Power-saving modes ..................................................................................................................................  12
Connecting to a wireless network
 ............................................................................................................  14
Help and support ........................................................................................................................................  15
Operating system interfaces (for the Windows 8.1 operating system) ...............................................  15
The charms (for the Windows 8.1 operating system)
 ............................................................................  16
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System..............................................................................  18
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................  19
Frequently asked questions
 .......................................................................................................................  19
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................  21
Appendix A. CRU instructions .......................................................................................................  25
Removing the keyboard
 .............................................................................................................................  25
Removing the optical drive  .......................................................................................................................  27
Trademarks ......................................................................................................................................  29 
						

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Attention: 
•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.
Note:The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
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aIntegrated cameraUse the camera for video communication.
bWireless LAN antennasConnect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio 
signals.
cComputer displayProvides brilliant visual output.
dPower buttonPress this button to turn on the computer.
eSpeakerProvides audio output.
fBuilt-in microphoneCaptures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice 
narration, or audio recording.
gTouchpadThe touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
To u c h p a d : To move the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over 
the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move.
Touchpad buttons: The functions of the left/right side correspond to 
that of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse.
Note:You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing F6 (   ). 
						

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3 Using the keyboard
Numeric keypad
The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To  e n a b l e  o r  d i s a ble the numeric keypad, 
press Fn + Delete.
Function key combinations
Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this 
function, press and hold Fn  ; then press one of the function keys  .
The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + PrtSc:Activates the system request.
Fn + Pause:Activates the break function.
Fn + Insert:Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + Delete:Enables/disables the numeric keypad.
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Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.
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:
1Shut down the computer.
2Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
3In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of HotKey 
Mode from Enabled to Disabled.
4Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes.
:Mutes/unmutes the sound.:Enables/disables Airplane 
mode.
: Decreases the volume level. :Displays all currently active 
apps.
:Increases the volume level.:Turns on/off the backlight of the 
LCD screen.
:Closes the currently active 
window.:Toggles the display between the 
computer and an external device.
:Refreshes the desktop or the 
currently active window.:Decreases the display brightness.
: Enables/disables the touchpad. :Increases the display brightness.
Note:When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access the 
corresponding hotkey function. 
						

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aAC power adapter jackConnects to the AC power adapter.
bHDMI portConnects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an external 
display.
cRJ-45 portConnects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Note:For details, see “Connecting network cables” on page 6.
dUSB portConnects to USB devices.
Note:For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 7.
eCombo audio jackConnects to headsets.
Notes:
•The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
•The recording function might not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected, 
due to different industry standards.
fNovo buttonWhen 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.
Notes:
•You can use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp tip) to gently press the 
Novo button.
•For details, see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery System” on page 18.
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Connecting network cables
Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. You can 
connect a network cable to your computer.
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.