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- Page 1 Lenovo V145-14AST / V145-15AST User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
- Page 2 Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • The latest Safety and Warranty Guide, Setup Guide, and Regulatory Notice are available on the Lenovo Support Web site at: https://support.lenovo.com. • The latest electronic compliance information and environmental declarations are available from the Lenovo compliance information Web sites.
- Page 3 Lenovo User Guide Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated. Model name Lenovo V145‐14AST 81MS Lenovo V145‐15AST 81MT...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ........1 Top view ........................1 Left-side view ......................4 Right‐side view ......................5 Bottom view........................ 6 Status indicators ......................7 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer .......... 9 Microsoft resources for Windows ................9 Windows 10 desktop components ................ -
Page 7: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view Figure 1. Top view - Lenovo V145-14AST... - Page 8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Figure 2. Top view - Lenovo V145-15AST Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. Attention: • Do not open the display panel beyond 180 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful not to leave pens or any other objects between the display panel and the keyboard.
- Page 9 Press this button to turn on the computer. Power button When Windows is running, press the Power button to put the computer into sleep mode. For details, see “Numeric keypad (Lenovo V145‐15AST)” on Numeric keypad page 15. Touch pad The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
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Page 10: Left-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view Figure 3. Left-side view - Lenovo V145-14AST / Lenovo V145-15AST ac power adapter Connects to the ac power adapter. connector RJ-45 connector Connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Note: For details, see “Connecting network cables” on page 13. -
Page 11: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view Figure 4. Right-side view - Lenovo V145-14AST / Lenovo V145-15AST Reads/burns optical discs. Optical drive (on select models) For attaching a Kensington MiniSaver™ Mobile (or Kensington mini compatible) lock. security slot Note: Lock is not supplied. -
Page 12: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view Figure 5. Bottom view - Lenovo V145-14AST / Lenovo V145-15AST Dissipate internal heat. Ventilation slots Note: Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked, or else overheating of the computer may occur. -
Page 13: Status Indicators
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Status indicators This section helps you locate and identify the various status indicators on your computer. Figure 6. Indicators - Lenovo V145-14AST / Lenovo V145-15AST When this indicator is on, the camera is in use. Camera status indicator... - Page 14 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Battery/Charging status indicator AC power Indicator status Meaning adapter status The computer is in sleep mode or turned off; The battery has more than 20% charge. Solid amber The battery has between 5% and 20% Disconnected charge.
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Page 15: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Your Computer
Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Microsoft resources for Windows Microsoft provides a comprehensive set of information about Windows. • The preinstalled Tips app provides new features and tips for Windows. You can start the Tips app by typing “Tips” in the search box of your Windows desktop and selecting the matching results. -
Page 16: Windows 10 Desktop Components
Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Windows 10 desktop components Figure 7. Windows 10 desktop - Lenovo V145-14AST / Lenovo V145-15AST Settings button Power button Start button Search box Task view button Battery status icon Wireless status icon Action center Settings button Settings lets you perform basic tasks. - Page 17 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Battery status icon You can move your pointer to this icon to check the battery status. The battery status icon displays the percentage of battery power remaining and how long you can use your computer before you must charge the battery. Wireless status icon This icon shows the status of your computer’s wireless connection.
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Page 18: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down
Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer 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 „ When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it to resume use, bypassing the startup process. -
Page 19: Connecting To The Internet
Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ‐45 cover down gently Insert the connector into the RJ‐45 connector Figure 8. Connecting network cables - Lenovo V145-14AST / Lenovo V145-15AST Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure... - Page 20 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Connecting to a Wi-Fi network „ Your computer comes with a built‐in Wi‐Fi network card to help you establish wireless connections and monitor connection status. Wireless connection is the transfer of data using radio waves instead of cables. Click the wireless icon in the notification area.
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Page 21: Using The Keyboard
Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Using the keyboard Numeric keypad (Lenovo V145-15AST) The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Figure 9. Numeric keypad - Lenovo V145-15AST... - Page 22 Note: Some hotkeys share keys with function keys (F1 to F12). If Hotkey mode is set as disabled in the BIOS setup utility, you need to press the Fn key with these hotkeys to access certain settings. Figure 10. Hotkeys - Lenovo V145-14AST Figure 11. Hotkeys - Lenovo V145-15AST Hotkey Function Mutes/unmutes the sound.
- Page 23 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Hotkey Function Refreshes the desktop or the currently active window. Enables/disables the touchpad. Enables/disables Airplane mode. Enables/disables the integrated camera. Locks the screen. Toggles the display between the computer and an external display device. Decreases the display brightness.
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Page 24: Connecting Usb Device
You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug into the USB connector on your computer. Figure 12. Connecting USB device - Lenovo V145-14AST / Lenovo V145-15AST The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB connector on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. - Page 25 Chapter 2. Starting to use your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) „ Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card •...
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Page 26: Chapter 3. Recovering Or Restoring Windows
Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows This chapter provides information about the recovery options for Windows 10. You may need to recover or restore Windows if you encounter the following situations: • Your computer cannot start properly. • Your computer does not work well after installing apps, drivers, or updates. -
Page 27: Restoring From A System Restore Point
Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows Restoring from a system restore point In the search box of your Windows desktop, search for Recovery and then select it. Select Open System Restore → Next. Select a restore point and then select Next → Finish. Note: You may select Scan for affected programs to check which program and driver installation is associated with a particular restore point. -
Page 28: Resetting Your Computer
Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows Resetting your computer If your computer isn’t working well and you’re not sure why, you can reset your computer. To reset your computer: • When the computer is off, press the Novo button to open the Novo Menu;... -
Page 29: Using A Recovery Drive To Restore Or Recover Windows
Chapter 3. Recovering or restoring Windows Using a recovery drive to restore or recover Windows If Windows cannot start properly, you can use a recovery drive (created in advance) to restore or recover Windows. Connect the recovery drive to your computer; restart your computer and set it up to start from the recovery drive. -
Page 30: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. „ Make sure that: • The ac power adapter is connected to the computer and plugged into a working electrical outlet. • The computer power is on. (Press the power button again for confirmation.) •... - Page 31 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The screen is blank. „ Do the following: • If you are using the ac power adapter or the battery pack, and the battery status indicator shows that the battery is not depleted, press F12 to make the screen brighter.
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Page 32: Sleep Problems
• The battery pack 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 pack is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. -
Page 33: Battery Pack Problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Battery pack problems Battery status icon shows status incorrectly. „ Your computer shuts down before the battery status icon shows empty, or your computer continues operating after the battery status icon shows empty. • Recharge the battery. Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speakers even when the volume „... -
Page 34: Other Problems
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 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. •... -
Page 35: Trademarks
The terms HDMI and HDMI High‐Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Wi‐Fi is a registered trademark of Wi‐Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2018 Lenovo. - Page 36 en-US Rev. AA00...