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 Click New desktop .
To switch between desktops, click the Task View icon , then select your 
desired desktop. 
						

							
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Putting the computer to sleep or shutting 
it down  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
When you have finished working with yo ur 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, 
b

ypassing the startup process.
To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:
 Close the display lid.
 Press the power button.
 Move the cursor to the lower-left corn er
 , and then select the Start button. 
Select  Power  
   Sleep.
Note: Put your computer to sleep before you move  it. Moving your computer while the hard 
disk drive is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data.
To wake the computer, do one of the following:
 Press any key on the keyboard.
 Press the power button.
 Press the Windows button. 
						

							
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Shutti
ng down the computer
If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down.
To shut down your computer, do one of the following:
 Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start button. 
Sel
 ect 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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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  Ai
rplane mode .
 Press 
 to disable airplane mode.
 Set
tings     Network & Internet    Airplane mode  to open the 
network configuration page. Then toggle the airplane mode switch to  Of
 f.
Connecting to a wireless network
After wireless has been enabled, the co mputer will automatically scan for 
available wireless networks and display them in the wireless network list. To 
connect to a wireless network, click th e 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. 
						

							
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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 . 
						

							
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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.
• 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 sy stem 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.
 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 W
indows, press the Novo button or double-click OneKey Recovery 
icon to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system.
2Click  System B
 ackup.
3 Select a back-up 
 location and click Next to start the backup.
•You 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 remo vable hard disk drive might be lost.
•The ba
ck-up process may take a while.
•The ba
ck-up process is only available when Windows can be started normally.
Notes:
Notes: 
						

							
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Restor
ing
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:
1In 
Windows, press the Novo button or double-click OneKey Recovery 
icon to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system.
2Click  System 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 prev iously 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 st arting 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.
• T
he above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally.
If Windows cannot be started, then foll ow the steps below to start the Lenovo 
OneKey Recovery system:
1 Shut down 
 the computer.
2Pr
ess the Novo button. From the  Novo Button Menu, select System 
Recovery  and press Enter.
Notes: 
						

							
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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 precaution s for using your computer. Read and 
follow all the precautions when using your computer.
Where can I find the hardware sp ecifications for my computer?
You 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 Le novo preinstalled software (desktop 
software)?
Your computer did 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 C partit ion of your hard disk. 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 C 
partition of your hard disk. You can also download the latest device drivers 
from the Lenovo consumer support website.
 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system
Where are the recovery discs?
Your computer did not come with re covery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey 
Recovery system if you need to rest ore the system to its factory status. 
						

							
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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 th en restart the back-up process.
2Check to see if the destination medi a 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:
1 Shut 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 ca nnot be installed if you dont change 
the boot mode.
 Getting help
How can I contact the customer support center?
See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of  Lenovo Safety and General 
Information Guide . 
						

							
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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 c
 omputer, and the power cord is plugged into a 
working electrical outlet.
- The computer power is on. Press the Power button 
again fo
 r confirmation.
• If these
 items are set correctly, and the screen remains 
blank, have the computer serviced. 
When I turn on the 
co
 mputer, only a white 
cursor appears on a blank 
screen.  •Restore backed-up files to your Windows 
environment or the entire co ntents of your hard disk 
to its original factory co ntents using the Lenovo 
OneKey Recovery system. If  you still see only the 
cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced.
The screen goes blank 
wh
 ile the computer is on. •Your power management is enabled. Do one of the 
following to resume from sleep mode:
- Press any key on the keyboard.
- Press the Power button.
-Press  F9 (
) to confirm whether the backlight of 
the LCD screen has been turned off.
Sleep problems
The critical low-battery error 
message appears, and the 
computer imme diately 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 sur e that:
- The battery 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 the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer 
serviced.