Lenovo B5400 Laptop User Guide

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Operating system interfaces (for the Windows 8 
operating system) 
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Windows 8 comes with two main user  interfaces: the Start screen and the 
Wi n d o w s  d e s k t o p .
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:
 Start   from the charms bar.
 Move the cursor to the lower-left co rner, then select the Start screen 
thumbnail when it is displayed.
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Charms and the charms bar (for the Windows 8 
operating system) 
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Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly. 
Charms include: Search, Share, St art, 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 enables you to find what you are looking for, including 
apps, settings and files. 
						

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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 enables you to connect or send files to connected external 
devices, including digital cameras, TVs, and printers.
 Settings charm
The  Settings  charm lets you perform basic task s, 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. Recovery system
Using the OneKey Recovery Pro program on the 
Windows 7 operating system 
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On the Windows 7 operating system, the OneKey® Recovery Pro program 
enables you to do the following:
ing backup and recovery operations
The OneKey Recovery Pro program enables you to back up all your hard 
disk drive contents including the operating system, data files, software 
programs, and personal settings. You can designate where the OneKey 
Recovery Pro program stores the backup.
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 the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace
The OneKey Recovery Pro workspace resides in a protected, hidden area of 
your hard disk drive that operates independently from the Windows 
operating system. This enables you to perform recovery operations even if 
you cannot start the Windows operating system. You can perform the 
following recovery operations from the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace.
ting and 
using a rescue medium
With a rescue medium, such as a disc or a USB hard disk drive, you can 
recover the computer from failures that prevent you from gaining access to 
the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace on your hard disk drive.
For more information, refer to the help information system of the OneKey 
Recovery Pro program.
Solving recovery problems on the Windows 7 operating system
To  r einstall the Windows 7 operating system, do one of the following:
Start the computer. When the Lenovo logo is displayed, press F11 and then 
follow the on-screen instructions to start the Product Recovery program.
Start the computer. After you enter the Windows operating system, click 
the Lenov
o Solution Center to launch this program. Then click the 
Recovery option.
Notes: 
You can choose to restore your system partition to the original factory state or to a 
previously generated backup.
The recovery process is irreversible. Ensure that you back up your critical data before 
using the recovery feature. 
						

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If you are unable to access the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace or the 
Windows environment, do one of the following:
 Use a rescue medium to start the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace.
very media if all other methods of recovery have failed and you 
need to restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings.
It is important to create a rescu
e medium and a set of recovery media as early 
as possible and store them in a safe place for future use.
Note: If you are unable to access the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace or the Windows 
environment from a rescue medium or recovery medium, you might not have the 
rescue device (an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other 
external devices) set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence. You must 
fi
rst make sure that your rescue device is set as the first boot device in the startup 
device sequence in the BIOS program. Go to the Startup  Boot menu to temporarily 
or permanently change the startup device sequence.

 
						

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Chapter 3. Recovery system
Using the Windows recovery program on the 
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Your computer comes with a built-in recovery program provided by 
Windows. On the Windows 8 operating system, the program enables you to 
do the following:
Refreshing your computer settings 
Resetting your computer settings  Refreshing enables you to restore your computer settings to factory 
contents only, without removin
g all the personal data and applications 
that you have installed from the Windows Store.
To  r e f r e s h  y our computer settings, do the following:
1Move your cursor to the bottom right corner of the screen to bring up 
the charms. Then click Settings  Change PC settings  General.
2In the Refresh your PC without affecting your files section, click Get 
started. Then follow the on-screen instructions to refresh your 
computer settings.
When you use the recovery program to reset your computer settings, all 
the data you have stored on the hard disk drive will be deleted and the 
computer settings will be restored to the factory defa
ult settings.
Attention:
To  avoid data loss, back up all the data that will be in use later.
To  r e s et your computer settings, do the following:
1Move your cursor to the bottom right corner of the screen to bring up 
the charms. Then click Settings  Change PC settings  General.
2In the Remove everything and reinstall Windows section, click Get 
started. Then follow the on-screen instructions to reset your computer 
settings.
Note: After restoring your computer settings to the factory contents, you might need to 
reinstall the drivers for some devices.










 
						

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Advanced startup options 
Advanced startup options enable you to start up from an external drive or 
disc, change your computer settings, change the startup settings of the 
Windows operating system, or restore the Windows operating system 
from a system image.
To  use the advanced startup option, do the followin
g:
1Move your cursor to the bottom right corner of the screen to bring up 
the charms. Then click Settings  Change PC settings  General.
2In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now   Troubleshoot  
 Advanced options. Then follow the on-screen instructions to 
change the settings as desired.
For more information about the recovery solutions provided on your 
computer, refer to the online help information system of the Windows 8 
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
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This section lists frequently asked questions by category. 
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 pri
nted 
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 limited warranty flyer 
that came with your computer.
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 t
he Lenovo 
consumer support We b  site.
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 the 
Lenovo consumer support We b  site. 
						

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Recovery system
Where are the recovery discs?
Your computer did not come with recovery discs.  Use the recovery system 
if you need to restore the system to its factory status.
What can I do if the back-up process fails?
If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the 
following steps:
1Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process.
2Check to see if the destination media is damaged. Select another path 
and then try again.
When do I need to restore the system to its factory status?
Use this feature when the operating system fails to start up. If there is 
critical data on the system partition, back it up before starting recovery.
BIOS setup utility
What is the 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:
1Shut down the computer.
2Press and hold F1 while the computer is starting up.
How can I change the boot mode?
There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy Support. To change the boot 
mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy 
Support on the boot menu.
Getting help
How can I contact the customer support center?
See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of Lenovo Safety and General 
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Display problems
When I turn on the 
computer, nothing appears 
on 
the screen.the screen is blank, make sure that:
- The AC power 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 you are using the AC power adapter or the battery, 
and the power and battery status indicator is on, 
press Fn+
 to make the screen brighter.
these items are set correctly, and the screen remains 
blank, have the computer serviced. 
When I turn on the 
computer, only a white 
cursor appears on a blank 
screen. tore backed-up files to your Windows 
environment or the entire contents of your hard disk 
to its original factory contents using the recovery 
system. If you still see only the cursor on 
the screen, 
have the computer serviced.
My screen goes blank while 
the computer is on.ur screen saver or power management might be 
enabled. Do one of the following to exit from the 
screen saver or to resume from sleep mode:
-Touch the touchpad.
- Press Fn key on the keyboard.
- Press the power button.
- Press Fn+F2 to confirm whether the backlight for the 
LCD screen has been turned off.
-If the problem persists, follow the solution in the next
 
problem “The screen is unreadable or distorted.”
The screen is unreadable or 
distorted. Make sure that: 
-The display device driver is installed correctly.
- The screen resolution and color quality are set 
correctly.
-The monitor type is correct.
Incorrect characters appear 
on the screen.the operating system or programs installed 
correctly? If they are installed and configured 
correctly, have the computer serviced.