Getting Help About The Windows Operating System; Using The Multi-Touch Screen - Lenovo ThinkPad T470s User Manual

• 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 internal storage drive?
• Study "Security" on page 57 to find out how you can protect your computer from theft and unauthorized
use.
• Before you dispose of the data on the internal storage drive, ensure that you read "Deleting data from
your storage drive" on page 62.
How do I attach an external display?
• Refer to "Using an external display" on page 34.
• With the Extend desktop function, you can display output on both the computer display and an external
display.
How do I attach or replace a device?
Refer to the appropriate topic in "Replacing devices" on page 105.
I have been using the computer for some time already, and is getting slower. What should I do?
• Follow the "General tips for preventing problems" on page 83.
• Diagnose problems yourself by using the preinstalled diagnostic software. See "Diagnosing problems"
on page 83.
• Check for recovery solutions in "Recovery information" on page 101.
Print the following topics and keep them with your computer in case you are unable to access this
electronic user guide when necessary.
• "Installing the Windows 7 operating system" on page 65
• "Computer stops responding" on page 84
• "Power problems" on page 97

Getting help about the Windows operating system

The Windows help information system provides you with detailed information about using the Windows
operating system so that you can get the most of your computer. To access the Windows help information
system, do the following:
• For Windows 7: Open the Start menu and click Help and Support.
• For Windows 10: Open the Start menu and click Get Started. Additionally, you can use the Cortana
personal assistant to search for help, apps, files, settings, and so on.

Using the multi-touch screen

This topic provides instructions on how to use the multi-touch screen that is available on some models.
Notes:
• Your computer screen might look different from the following illustrations.
• Depending on the program you use, some gestures might not be available.
The following table introduces some frequently used gestures.
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