Lenovo Yoga 2 User Guide
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27 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 on the pri nted 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 any preinstalled software, you can find the installation program on the D partition 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 D 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 recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System if you need to restore the system to its factory status.
28 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 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 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: 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 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, s uch 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 cannot 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” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 29 Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 power is on. Press the Power button again for confirmation. •If these items are set correctly, and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on a blank screen. •Restore backed-up fi les to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to its original factory contents using the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System. If you still see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. The screen goes blank while 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. (Notebook mode only) - Press the Power button. - Press the Windows 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 immediately turns off.•The battery power is getting low. Connect the AC power adapter to the computer. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on. •Make sure 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.
30 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work. •If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter to the computer, then press the Windows button or the Power button. •If the system still does not return from sleep mode, your system has stopped responding, and you cannot turn off the computer; reset the computer. Unsaved data may be lost. To reset the computer, press and hold the Power button for eight seconds or more. If t he computer still does not reset, remove the AC power adapter. Display panel problems The screen is blank. •Do the following: -If you are using the AC power adapter or the battery, 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 unreadable or distorted.” The screen is unreadable or distorted.•Make sure that: - The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set. -The monitor type is correct. Incorrect characters appear on the screen.•Is the operating system or programs installed correctly? If they are installed and configured correctly, have t he computer serviced. Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speakers even when the volume is turned up.•Make sure that: -The Mute function is off. -The combo audio jack is not being used. -Speakers are selected as the playback device.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 31 Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- 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 eight 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 operation. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network. The connected external device does not work. •Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB while the computer power is on. Otherwise, you might damage your computer. •When usin g high power consumption external devices, such as an external USB optical disk drive, use an external device power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or the system may shut down as a result.
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