Lenovo Ideapad 500s 13isk User Guide

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10
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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
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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...

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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
■BIOS setup utility
■ 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, se curity, 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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Display panel problems
The screen is blank.Do the following:
- If you are using the AC power adapter or the battery pack, 
and the battery status indicator is on, press F12 (   ) to 
make the screen brighter.
- If the power indicator is blinking, press the Power button to 
resume from sleep mode.
- Press F9 (   ) to confirm whether the backlight of the 
LCD screen has been turned off.
- If the problem persists, follow the solution in the next 
problem “The screen is...

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Battery pack problems
Your computer shuts down 
before the battery status 
indicator shows empty.
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Your computer operates 
after the battery status 
indicator shows empty.Recharge the battery.
Other problems
Your computer does not 
respond.To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button 
for five seconds or more. If the computer still does not 
respond, remove the AC power adapter.
Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during 
a communication...

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other countries, or both.
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