Lenovo B71 80 Laptop User Guide

							Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
7 Connecting USB devices
You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug 
(Type A) into the USB port on your computer.
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 data to that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware 
and Eject Media icon in the Windows notification area to remove the device 
before disconnecting. 
Note:Typically, Windows detects a new device after it has been connected, 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.
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. 
						

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8 Using memory cards (not supplied) 
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
 Secure Digital (SD) card
 Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
 SD 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 reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Note:Before removing the memory card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove 
hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption. 
						

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9 Connecting network cables
To insert a network cable, do the following:
1Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down 
gently a.
2Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port b.
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure 
your computer.
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aCombo audio 
jackConnects to headsets.
Notes:•The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
•The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are 
connected, due to different industry standards.
bUSB 2.0 portConnects to USB devices.
Note:For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 7.
cOptical driveReads/Burns optical discs.
Note:Some models are supplied with a dummy optical drive.
dKensington 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 permission.
For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the 
instructions shipped with the security lock that you have 
purchased.
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aSystem status 
indicatorsBattery status indicator 
Power status indicator 
Indicator Indicator status Meaning
Battery 
status 
indicator
On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge.
Solid amber The battery has between 5% and 20% 
charge.
Fast blinking amber The battery has less than 5% charge.
Slow blinking amber The battery is being charged. When 
battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking 
color changes to white. 
Slow blinking white The battery has between 20% and 80% 
charge and is still charging. When the 
battery reaches 80% charge the light will 
stop blinking, but charging will continue 
until the battery is fully charged.
Power status 
indicatorOn (solid white) The computer is powered on.
Blinking The computer is in sleep mode.
Off The computer is powered off.
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aSpeakersProvide audio output.
bLouversAllow air to enter the computer for cooling.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows
Configuring the operating system for the 
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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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When you have finished working with your computer, you can set it to shut 
down, sleep or hibernate.
Shutting down the computer
If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down.
To shut down the computer, do one of the following:
Windows 7:
Click Start   Shut down.
Windows 10:
- Open the start menu, and then select Power   Shut down. 
						

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- Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down 
or sign out   Shut 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 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:
Click Start   Sleep.
Windows 10:
Open the start menu, and then select Power   Sleep.
To wake the computer, do one of the following:
 Press any key on the keyboard.
 Press the Power button.
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 the hard disk, causing loss of data. 
						

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Connecting to a wireless network   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
Enabling wireless connection
To enable wireless functions, do one of the following:
•Windows 10:  Press F7 ( ) to disable airplane mode.
Connecting to a wireless network
To connect to a wireless network, do the following:
1 Press  F7 ( ) to turn on the wireless feature.
2 View the available wireless networks. Click the wireless network 
connection status icon in the Wind ows notification area. A list of 
available wireless networks will be displayed.
3 Click a network name in the list, and then click  Connect.
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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 the following:
Windows 7:
Click  Start    Help and Support.
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: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. 
						

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Operating system interface (for the 
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Windows 10 comes with a powerful and useful start menu.
To open the start menu, do one of the following:
 Press the Windows key   on the keyboard.
Start   on the lower-left corner of the desktop.
aGet Started appeStart button
bSettings buttonfSearch box
cPower buttongTask view button
dAll apps button
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