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Lenovo Y720 Y720-15IKB User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • The latest electronic compliance and environmental information are available from the Lenovo compliance information Web sites. To view compliance information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/compliance To download environmental information go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration...
Task and desktop management ........................ 14 Connecting to a wireless network ......................15 Get Started app ............................15 Chapter 3. Recovery system ......................16 Lenovo OneKey Recovery System ......................16 Reset this PC ..............................17 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting......................18 Frequently asked questions ........................18 Troubleshooting ............................
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. Computer display Provides brilliant visual output. Wireless LAN antennas Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Numeric keypad The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ;...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + F1: Mutes/unmutes the sound. Fn + F2: Decreases the volume level. Fn + F3: Increases the volume level. Fn + F4: Enables/disables the microphone. Refreshes the desktop or the currently active window.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB device Your computer comes with three USB ports compatible with USB devices. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 ® Note: Windows 10 has an updated version. If you are using the updated version, some operations may be different. Please refer to the actual product. Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 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 ...
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 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. ...
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 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.
Chapter 3. Recovery system Lenovo provides Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or Reset this PC for system recovery, which depends on the pre-installed software. Refer to the actual product. You can perform either to start the system recovery. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System...
What is the address of the Lenovo support Web site? http://support.lenovo.com Where can I find warranty information? Visit the Lenovo Support Web site and type the serial number for your computer to look up warranty information. Lenovo preinstalled operating system and software What is the Lenovo preinstalled operating system? Some Lenovo computers come with copies of the operating system installed at factory.
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Recovery Partition. This partition contains the image file of the preinstalled Windows operating system. In cases of system failure, you can use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System or the Windows Reset feature to restore the operating system to its factory status.
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Is the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System preinstalled on all Lenovo notebook computers? No. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System is available only on computers preinstalled with Windows. Note: The Lenovo OneKey Recovery System may not be available on some Lenovo computers with preinstalled Windows. To check your computer, go to Control Panel Programs and check whether Lenovo OneKey Recovery is included in the installed programs list.
I forgot my password. administrator to clear your user password. • If you forget your hard disk drive password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced.
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Power-on self-test (POST). - 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.
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard • Make sure that: from the speaker even - The Mute function is off. when the volume is - The combo audio jack is not being used. turned up. - Speakers are selected as the playback device. Battery pack problems Your computer shuts •...
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for four seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond. respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.
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