Lenovo Ideapad 110 14isk 110 15isk User Guide
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 17 Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: • Click the ACTION CENTER icon in the notification area, and then deselect Airplane mode . •Press to disable airplane mode. • Click Se ttings Network & Internet Airplane mode to open the network conf iguration page. Then toggle the airplane mode switch to Off . Connecting to a wireless network After wireless has been enabled, the computer will automatically scan for available wireless networks and display them in the wireless network list. To connect to a wireless network, click the network name in the list, and then click Connect . 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.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 18 Get help from Windows - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Get Started app. To open it, do the following: •Move the cursor to the lower‐left corner, and then select the Start button. Select Get Started from All apps.
19 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. Yo u can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. Yo u can also create user backups for easy restoration as required. • 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 st ated capacity. Backing up the system partition Yo u can back up the system partition to an image file. This image file can be used to restore the system partition. To back up the system partition: 1 In W indows, press the Novo button or double ‐click OneKey Recovery icon to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. 2 Click Sy stem Backup . 3 Select a back ‐up locat ion and click Next to start the backup. • Yo u can choose a back ‐up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device. • Remove the removable hard disk drive before starting the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. Otherwise, data from the removable hard disk drive might be lost. • Th e back ‐up process may take a while. • Th e back ‐up process is only available when Windows can be started normally. Notes: Notes:
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 20 Res toring Yo u can choose to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back ‐up point. To restore the system partition: 1 In W indows, press the Novo button or double‐ click OneKey Recovery icon to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. 2 Click Sy stem Recovery . The computer will restart to the recovery environment. 3 Fol low the on‐ screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back ‐up point. • 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. So be sure to connect the AC power adapter to your computer during the recovery process. • The ab ove instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shu t down the computer. 2 Pre ss the Novo button. From the Novo Button Menu , select System Recovery and press Enter. Notes:
21 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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? Yo u can find hardware specification for your computer on the printed 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)? Yo u r computer does not come with installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software. If you need to reinstall any preinstalled software, you can find the installation program on the D partition of your hard disk (for select models, on the C partition). If you cannot find the installation program there, you can also download it from the Lenovo consumer support website. 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 all the hardware devices that you need on the D partition of your hard disk (for select models, on the C partition). Yo u can also download the latest device drivers from the Lenovo consumer support website.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 22 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Yo u r computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey 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 displays 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 the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup. 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. When do I need to change the boot mode? The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI mode. If you need to install a legacy operating system, such as Windows, Linux or Dos, etc (that is, any operating system before Windows 8) on your computer, you must change the boot mode to Legacy Support. The legacy operating system, such as Windows, Linux or Dos, etc cannot be installed if you donʹt change the boot mode.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 23 Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 24 Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. • If the screen is blank, make su re that: ‐ The AC pow er adapter is connected to the computer, and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. ‐ The compu ter power is on. Press the Power key again for confirmation. • If these item s are set correctly, and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. When I turn on the c omputer, only a white cursor appears on a blank screen. • Restore backed ‐up files to yo ur Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to its original factory contents using the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. If you still see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. The screen goes blank while the comput er is on.• You r power management is enabled. Do one of the following to resume from sleep mode: ‐ Pres s any key on the keyboard. ‐ Pres s the Power key. Sleep problems The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. • The batte ry power is getting low. Connect the AC power adapter to the computer. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power -on. • Make su re that: ‐ The ba ttery is charged. ‐ The o perating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide . Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced.
The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work. • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter to the computer, then press the Windows button or the Power key. • If the sy stem still does not return from sleep mode, your system has stopped responding, and you cannot turn off the computer; reset the computer. Unsaved data may be lost. To reset the computer, press and hold the Power key for eight seconds or more. If the computer still does not reset, remov e the AC power adapter. Display panel problems The screen is blank. •Do the following: ‐If yo u are using the AC power adapter or the battery, and the battery status indicator is on, press F12 ( ) to make the screen brighter. ‐ If th e power indicator is blinking, press the Power key to resume from sleep mode. ‐ If th e problem persists, follow the solution in the next problem “The screen is unreadable or distorted.” The screen is unreadable or distor ted. • Make su re that: ‐ The sc reen resolution and color quality are correctly set. ‐ The moni tor type is correct. Incorrect characters appear on the screen. • Is the operating system or programs installed correctly? If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speakers even when the volume is turned up. • Make su re that: ‐ The Mute function is off. ‐ The combo au dio jack is not being used. ‐ Spe akers are selected as the playback device. Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 25
Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after th e battery status indicator shows empty. • Rechar ge the battery. Other problems Your computer does not respond. • To turn off yo ur computer, press and hold the Power key for eight seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Yo u r computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. The connected external device does not wo rk. • Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB while the computer power is on. Otherwise, you might damage your computer. • When us ing high power consumption external devices, such as an external USB optical drive, use an external device power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or the system may shut down as a result. Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 26