Lenovo Ideapad 310 15ikb User Guide

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Task View in taskbar
In Windows 10, you can add a new desktop and switch between different 
desktops.
To add a new desktop, do the following:
• Select the Task View icon  in the taskbar area.
• Select  Ne
 w desktop.
To switch between desktops, select the Task View icon  , then select your 
desired desktop.
Also, you can manage apps  in
  the multi-tasking view:
1 Select th
 e Task View button to display all apps in use on the screen.
2 Select to
  enter the apps or close the apps. 
						

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Putting the computer to sleep or shutting  
it down 
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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, 
byp

assing the startup process.
To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:
• Close the display lid.
• Press the power button.
• Select the Start button, then select  Po
 wer   →  Sleep .
To wake the computer, do one of the following:
• Press any key on the keyboard.
• Press the power button.
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. 
						

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„
S
hutting 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:
• Select the Start button, then select  Po
 wer   →  Shut down.
• Right-click or press the Start button in the lower-left corner and select  Shut 
do
 wn or sign out  → Shut down . 
						

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Touch screen operation (ideapad 310 Touch-
15IKB only) 
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The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using the multi-touch 
screen, or like a traditional notebook computer, using the keyboard and 
touch pad.
„Multi-touch gestures
You can touch the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of 
tasks.
Frequently used gesturesTasks performed
Ta p
Tap once on an item. Performs an action, such as starting 
an ap
p, opening a link, or 
performing a command. Similar to 
left-clicking with a mouse.
Press and hold
Press your finger down and leave it there 
for
  a moment. Allows you to see detailed 
infor

mation before selecting an 
action. Can also open a menu with 
more options. Similar to   
right-clicking with a mouse. 
						

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Frequently used gesturesTa s k s  p e r f o r m e d
Zoom
Move two fingers together or apart while 
t
ouching the screen. Zooms in and out on visual apps, 
s

uch as pictures and maps. Can also 
jump to the beginning or end of a list.
Rotate
Place two or more fingers on an item and 
th
 en turn your hand. Turns an object. (Note: Not all items 
c

an be rotated, depending upon the 
app.) 
						

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Frequently used gesturesTasks performed
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Drag your finger across the screen.Pans or scrolls through lists and 
p
ages. Can also move an object or be 
used to draw or write, depending 
upon the app. Similar to pressing 
and holding to pan and to scrolling 
with a mouse.
Swipe
Start from any edge of the screen, then 
swi
 pe inwards toward the center.  Swiping in from the left edge can:
• Bring in and open an app currently 
ru nning in the background.
Swipe from the right edge can open 
th
 e ACTION CENTER. 
						

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Enabling wireless connection
To enable wireless functions, do one of the following:
• Select the ACTION CENTER icon  in the notification area, and then 
deselect  Air
 plane mode .
•Press   to disable airplane mode.
• Select  Se
ttings   →  Network & Internet  → Airplane mode  to open the 
network configuration page. Then tog gle the a
 irplane 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. 
						

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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.
„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 the Novo button or double-click OneKey Recovery 
icon to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system.
2 Cli
ck  System Backup .
3 Select a
 back-up location and click Next  to start the backup.
Notes:
•If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU/Linux operating system, OneKey Recovery 
system is not available.
• T
o 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.
Notes:
•You can choose a back-up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage 
device.
• R
emove 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.
•The back-up process is only available when Windows can be started normally. 
						

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storing
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.
2 Cli
ck  System Recovery . The computer will restart to the recovery 
environment.
3 Fo
llow 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, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo 
O
 neKey Recovery system:
1 S
hut down the computer.
2Press
 the Novo button. From the  Novo Button Menu, select System 
Recovery  and press Enter.
Notes:
•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.
• Th
e 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.