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Configuring the operating system for the first time  - - - - - - - - - -
You 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
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.
„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 up 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.
• Preform the following based on the operating system.
For the Windows 7 operating system:
Click Start   Sleep.
For the Windows 8.1 operating system:
Open the charms bar, then select Settings   Power   Sleep.
Attention:
Wait until the power and battery status indicator light starts blinking green 
(indicating that the computer is in sleep mode) before you move your computer. 
Moving your computer while the hard disk drive is spinning can damage the hard 
disk, causing loss of data. 
						

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To wake up the computer, do one of the following:
• Press the power button.
• Press the Fn key on the keyboard.
„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:
•For the Windows 7 operating system:  
Click Start   Shut down.
For the Windows 8.1 operating system: 
Open the charms bar and select Settings  → Power  → Shut 
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ight-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down 
or sign out → Shut down.
n the Start screen, click  and select Shut down.
Note: This operation depends on your BIOS settings. Please refer to the actual product. 
						

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„Enabling the wireless connection
To connect to a wireless network, do the following:
1Ensure the airplane mode is turned off. If the airplane mode is turned on, 
press the hotkey F7 (
) to turn this mode off.
2View the available wireless networks.
• For the Windows 7 operating system:
Click the wireless network connection status icon in the Windows 
notification area. A list of available wireless networks will be displayed.
• For the Windows 8.1 operating system:
Open the charms bar and select Settings   . A list of 
available wireless networks will be displayed.
3Click a network name in the list, and then click Connect.
„Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search the Windows Help 
and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer.
Note: Some networks require a network security key or passphrase to connect.  To connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet 
service provider (ISP) for the security key or passphrase. 
						

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Help and support  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
If you have questions about using the Windows operating system, refer to 
Windows Help and Support. To access Windows Help and Support:
•For the Windows 7 operating system:  
Click Start   Help and Support.
•For the Windows 8.1 operating system: 
- Open the charms bar and select Settings, and then select Help on the 
Settings menu.
- Press the Windows key  + Fn + F1 or Fn + 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.
Note: Windows 8.1 also provides an app, Help + Tips. You can find it on the Start screen, to 
learn more information on new features of Windows 8.1. 
						

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Operating system interfaces (for the Windows 8.1 
operating system) 
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Windows 8.1 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:
• Select the Desktop tile on the Start screen.
• Press the Windows key  + D.
To switch from the desktop to the Start screen, do one of the following:
• Select Start  from the charms bar.
• Press the Windows key  .
Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start screen 
button.
Start screen Desktop 
						

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Charms and the charms bar (for the Windows 8.1 
operating system) 
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Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly. 
Charms include: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. The charms bar 
is the menu that contains the charms. To display the charms bar, do one of 
the following:
• Move the cursor to the upper-right or lower-right corner until the charms 
bar is displayed.
• Press the Windows key  + C.
 Search charm
The Search charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for, 
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 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.
 Start charm
The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen.
 Devices charm
The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to connected external 
devices, including the devices to play, print, and project.
 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. 
						

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Chapter 3. 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.
„Backing up the system partition
You can back up the system partition to an image file. To back up the system 
partition, do the following:
1Click OneKey Recovery on the home screen to start the Lenovo One Key 
Recovery system.
2Click System Backup.
3Select a back-up location and click Next to start the backup.
„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, do the 
following:
1Press the Novo button or click OneKey Recovery on the home screen to 
start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system.
2Click System Recovery. The computer restarts to the recovery environment.
Note:The OneKey Recovery system is not installed on some models. Please refer to the actual 
product.
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.
Note: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.The back-up process is only available when Windows can be started normally. 
						

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3Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system partition to its 
original status or to a previously created back-up point.
If Windows cannot be started, follow the steps below to start the Lenovo 
OneKey Recovery system:
1Shut down the computer.
2Press the Novo button. From the Novo Button Menu, select System 
recovery and press Enter.
Note: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. Make sure to connect the AC power adapter to 
your computer during the recovery process.
The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally.When the computer is in hibernation status, you can not start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery 
system by pressing the Novo button for Windows 7 system.