Lenovo Ideapad 300 14ibr Ideapad 300 15ibr User Guide

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10
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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 to resume use, bypassing the 
startup process.
To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:...

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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:
 Open the start menu, and then select Power   Shut down.
 Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or sign out  
Shut down. 

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Task view
To open the task view, do one of the following:
 Select the Task view button   on the task bar.
 Press the Windows key   + Tab.
Virtual desktop management
Windows 10 supports the ability to create, manage and switch between virtual desktops. 
To create a new virtual desktop, do one of the...

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Enabling wireless connection
To enable wireless functions, do the following:
1Press F7 (   ) to disable airplane mode.
2Click   on the lower-right corner of the task bar to open the network configuration page.
Connecting to a wireless network
After wireless has been enabled, the computer will automatically scan...

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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. This image file can be used to restore the 
system partition. To back up the system partition:
1In Windows, press...

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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
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This section lists frequently asked questions by category.
Finding information
Drivers and preinstalled software
Lenovo OneKey Recovery System
What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer?
The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your computer contains...

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
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Getting help
What is the BIOS setup utility?
The BIOS setup utility is a 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...

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Display problems
When I turn on the 
computer, nothing appears 
on the screen.•If 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...

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Sleep problems
The critical low-battery 
error message appears, 
and the computer 
immediately turns off.•The battery power is getting low. Connect the AC power 
adapter to the computer.
The computer enters sleep 
mode immediately after 
Power-on self-test 
(POST).•Make sure that:
- The battery pack is charged.
- The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. 
See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo 
Safety and General Information Guide.
Note:If...

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Sound problems
No sound can be heard 
from the speaker even 
when the volume is 
turned up.•Make sure that:
- The Mute function is off.
- The combo audio jack is not being used.
- Speakers are selected as the playback device.
Battery pack problems
Your computer shuts down 
before the battery status 
indicator shows empty.
-or-
Your computer operates 
after the battery status 
indicator shows empty.•Discharge and recharge the battery pack.
The computer does not 
operate with...