Getting Help About The Windows Operating System - Lenovo ThinkPad L560 User Manual

• For Windows 10: Open the Start menu, click
How do I access Control Panel?
• For Windows 7: Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel.
• For Windows 10: Right-click the Start button, then click Control Panel.
How do I use battery power more effectively when I am on the go?
• To conserve power, or to suspend operation without exiting programs or saving files, see "Power-saving
modes" on page 26.
• To achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, change power plan settings.
See "Managing the battery power" on page 26.
• If your computer will be turned off for an extended period of time, you can prevent battery power from
draining by removing the battery.
How do I securely dispose of data stored on the hard disk drive or solid-state drive?
• Study Chapter 4 "Security" on page 41 to find out how you can protect your computer from theft and
unauthorized use.
• Use the Password Manager program to protect the data stored on your computer. For details, see the
help information system of the program.
• Before you dispose of the data on the hard disk drive or the solid-state drive, be sure to read the topic
"Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive" on page 49.
How do I give presentations or attach an external monitor?
• Ensure that you follow the procedure in the topic "Using an external display" on page 30.
• With the Extend desktop function, you can display output on both the computer display and the external
monitor. See "Choosing a display mode" on page 31.
I have been using the computer for some time already, and it is getting slower. What should I do?
• Follow the "General tips for preventing problems" on page 111.
• Diagnose problems yourself by using the preinstalled diagnostic software. See "Diagnosing problems" on
page 117.
• Recovery tool also is provided on your computer hard disk drive or solid-state drive. For more information,
see Chapter 5 "Recovery overview" on page 51.
Print the following sections and keep them with your computer in case you are unable to access this
online help when necessary.
• "Installing a new operating system" on page 91
• "Computer stops responding" on page 117
• "Power problems" on page 128

Getting help about the Windows operating system

The Windows help information system provides you with detailed information about using the Windows
operating system to help you get the most of your computer. To access the Windows help information
system, do one of the following:
• For Windows 7: Open the Start menu and click Help and Support.
• For Windows 10: Open the Start menu, and then click Get started. Additionally, you can search from the
taskbar to find help, apps, files, settings, and so on.
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Power, and then click Shut down.