Lenovo Ideapad 305 15iby User Guide
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics 15 ight-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or sign out Shut down. the Start screen, click and select Shut down. Note: This operation depends on your BIOS settings. Please refer to the actual product.
16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling the wireless connection To connect to a wireless network, do the following: 1Ensure the airplane mode is turned off. If the airplane mode is turned on, press the hotkey F7 ( ) to turn this mode off. 2View the available wireless networks. • For the Windows 7 operating system: Click the wireless network connection status icon in the Windows notification area. A list of available wireless networks will be displayed. • For the Windows 8.1 operating system: Open the charms bar and select Settings . A list of available wireless networks will be displayed. 3Click a network name in the list, and then click Connect. Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search the Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer. Note: Some networks require a network security key or passphrase to connect. 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. Learning the basics 17 Help and support - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have questions about using the Windows operating system, refer to Windows Help and Support. To access Windows Help and Support: •For the Windows 7 operating system: Click Start Help and Support. •For the Windows 8.1 operating system: - Open the charms bar and select Settings, and then select Help on the Settings menu. - Press the Windows key + Fn + F1 or Fn + F1. 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: Windows 8.1 also provides an app, Help + Tips. You can find it on the Start screen, to learn more information on new features of Windows 8.1.
18 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Operating system interfaces (for the Windows 8.1 operating system) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Windows 8.1 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start screen and the Windows desktop. 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: • Select Start from the charms bar. • Press the Windows key . Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start screen button. Start screen Desktop
Chapter 2. Learning the basics 19 Charms and the charms bar (for the Windows 8.1 operating system) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly. Charms include: Search, Share, Start, 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 is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for, including settings, files, Web images, Web videos, etc.
20 Chapter 2. Learning the basics 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 allows you to connect or send files to connected external devices, including the devices to play, print, and project. Settings charm The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks, 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.
21 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. To back up the system partition, do the following: 1Click OneKey Recovery on the home screen to start the Lenovo One Key Recovery system. 2Click System Backup. 3Select a back-up location and click Next to start the backup. Restoring 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, do the following: 1Press the Novo button or click OneKey Recovery on the home screen to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. 2Click System Recovery. The computer restarts to the recovery environment. Note: •The OneKey Recovery system is not installed on some models. Please refer to the actual product. •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 stated capacity. Note: •You can choose a back-up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device. •The back-up process may take a while. •The back-up process is only available when Windows can be started normally.
22 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 3Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back-up point. If Windows cannot be started, follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1Shut down the computer. 2Press the Novo button. From the Novo Button Menu, select System recovery and press Enter. Note: •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. Make sure to connect the AC power adapter to your computer during the recovery process. •The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. •When the computer is in hibernation status, you can not start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system by pressing the Novo button for Windows 7 system.
23 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? You can find hardware specification for your computer from 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)? 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 the Lenovo consumer support Web 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 Web site.
24 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Lenovo OneKey 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 the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup. How can I change the boot priority? There are two boot priorities: UEFI First and Legacy First. To change the boot priority, start the BIOS setup utility and set Boot Priority to UEFI First or Legacy First in the Boot menu.