Lenovo Yoga 500 14isk Yoga 500 15isk User Guide

							Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Ventilation slotsDissipate internal heat.
Note:Make sure that the ventilation slots are not blocked or else the computer may overheat.
bSpeakersProvide audio output.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10
Configuring the operating system for the first time 
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You may need to configure the operat ing 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
Operating system interface  
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Windows 10 comes with a powerful and useful start menu.
To open the start menu, do one of the following:
 Press the Windows key   on the keyboard.
 Select  Start   on the lower-left corner of the desktop.
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Get Started appeStart button
bSettings buttonfSearch box
cPower buttongTask view button
dAll apps button
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19 Settings
Settings lets you perform basic tasks. You can also search for more settings with the settings 
search box in the upper-right corner.
To open the settings, do the following:
 Open the start menu, and then select Settings  .
Personalize the start menu
You can personalize the start menu with your favorite apps.
To personalize the start menu, do the following:
1Open the start menu, and then select All apps   to display the apps list.
2Right click the app you want to add to the start menu, and then select Pin to Start.
Note:You can also drag apps from the Most used or All apps columns to add them to the start menu. 
						

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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, bypassing the 
startup process.
To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:
 Close the display lid.
 Press the Power button.
 Open the start menu, and then select Power   Sleep.
To wake the computer, do one of the following:
 Press any key on the keyboard.
 Press the Power button.
Note:Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep mode) 
before you move your computer. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage 
the hard disk, causing loss of data. 
						

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21 Shutting down the computer
If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down.
To shut down the computer, do one of the following:
 Open the start menu, and then select Power   Shut down.
 Press and hold or right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or
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Task view
To open the task view, do one of the following:
 Select the Task view button   on the task bar.
 Press the Windows key   + Tab.
 Swiping in from the left edge of the screen.
Virtual desktop management
Windows 10 supports the ability to create, manage and switch between virtual desktops. 
To create a new virtual desktop, do one of the following:
 Open the task view, and then select New desktop.
 Press the Windows key   + Ctrl + D.
To switch between different desktops, do one of the following:
 Open the task view and select the desktop you want active.
 Press the Windows key   + Ctrl +   /   to scroll through the desktops you’ve created. 
						

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Enabling wireless connection
To enable wireless functions, do the following:
1Press F7 (   ) to disable airplane mode.
2Click   on the lower-right corner of the task bar to open the network configuration page.
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.
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Windows 10 also provides the Get Started app to explain the new features of Windows 10. You 
can find it on the start menu.
To open the Get Started app, do one of the following:
 Open the start menu and select Get Started .
Fn + F1 (depending on your keyboard layout).
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 
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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 touchpad.
Multi-touch gestures
You can touch the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of tasks.
Frequently used gesturesTasks performed
Tap
Tap once on an item.
Performs an action, such as starting an app, 
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.
Enables you to see detailed information 
before selecting an action. Can also open a 
menu with more options. Similar to right-
clicking with a mouse. 
						

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Zoom
Move two fingers together or apart while 
touching the screen.
Zooms in and out on visual apps, such 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 then 
turn your hand.
Rotates an object (Note: Not all items can be 
rotated, depending upon the app.).
Slide
Drag your finger across the screen.
Pans or scrolls through lists and pages. 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. (continued)
Frequently used gesturesTasks performed 
						

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Swipe
Start from left/right edge of the screen, then 
swipe inwards toward the center.
Swiping in from the left edge of the screen 
can open the task view.
Swiping in from the right edge of the screen 
displays the action center. (continued)
Frequently used gesturesTasks performed