Lenovo Ideapad 500 15acz User Guide

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Lenovo Z41-70/ideapad 500-14ACZ
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Lenovo Z51-70/ideapad 500-15ACZ
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LouversAllow air to enter the computer for cooling.
bSpeakersThe stereo speakers provid e rich and powerful sound.
Note:For sound effects and speaker locations specific to your model, refer  to the actual product.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1
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You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used.
The configuration process may include the procedures below:
 Accepting the end user license agreement
 Configuring the Internet connection
 Registering the operating system
 Creating a user account
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1
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Charms are navigation buttons that let you control your Windows® 8.1 experience. Charms 
include: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. The Charms Bar is the menu that contains 
the charms.
The five charms provide...

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1
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 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 any 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...

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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
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:...

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1
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Connecting to a wireless network   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
Enabling wireless connection
To enable wireless functions, do the following:
1Press   to disable airplane mode.
2Open the charms and select Settings       to open the network configuration page.
Connecting to a wireless network
After wireless has been enabled, the computer will automatically scan for available...

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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1
Help and support 
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If you have a problem with the operating syst em, see the Windows Help and Support file. To 
open the Windows Help and Support  file, do one of the following:
• Select  Settings charm, then select  Help.
 Press Windows key   +  Fn + F1.
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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
Frequently asked questions  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
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...