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- Page 1 Lenovo M41 M41-80 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. • ® Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 7 or Windows 10. If you are using other Windows operating systems, some operations may be slightly different.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating system interface (for the Windows 10 operating system) ..........15 Task and desktop management (for the Windows 10 operating system) .......... 17 Get Started app (for the Windows 10 operating system) ..............18 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System................19 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting......................20 Frequently asked questions ........................20 Troubleshooting ............................ -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. - Page 6 Notes: • Fingerprints must be registered in advance using the Lenovo Smart Fingerprint software. If all your fingerprints have been registered, you may swipe any of your fingers on the fingerprint reader to log into Windows. You also can associate applications to fingers so that you can quickly launch an application by swiping a finger on the fingerprint reader.
- Page 7 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys The following describes the features of each function key.
- Page 8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Displays all currently active apps. Turns on/off the backlight of the : Increases the volume level.
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Page 9: Left-Side View
Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole. • You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security features. Lenovo offers no comment, judgment, or warranty regarding the function, quality, or performance of locking devices and security features. RJ-45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network. - Page 10 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.
- Page 11 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.
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Page 12: Right-Side View
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Novo button When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Notes: •... - Page 13 Chapter 1. Getting to know 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 14: Front View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - System status indicators Indicator Charge... -
Page 15: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. -
Page 16: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below: •... - Page 17 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 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.
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Page 18: Connecting To A Wireless Network
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: •... -
Page 19: Operating System Interface (For The Windows 10 Operating System)
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows Operating system interface (for the Windows 10 operating system) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Windows 10 comes with a powerful and useful start menu. - Page 20 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 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 ...
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Page 21: Task And Desktop Management (For The Windows 10 Operating System)
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows Task and desktop management (for the Windows 10 operating system) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Task view ... -
Page 22: Get Started App (For The Windows 10 Operating System)
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows Get Started app (for the Windows 10 operating system) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Windows 10 also provides the Get Started app to explain the new features of Windows 10. -
Page 23: Chapter 3. Lenovo Onekey Recovery System
• The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System: Shut down the computer. Press the Novo button. From Novo Button Menu, select System Recovery and press Enter. -
Page 24: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with any recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System if you need to restore the system to its original factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails? If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the following steps: Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process. - Page 25 Windows, Linux or Dos, etc cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
If you forget your user password, ask the system 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. - Page 27 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.
- Page 28 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard • Make sure that: from the speakers 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 down •...
- Page 29 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button respond. for four seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.
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Page 30: Appendix A. Cru Instructions
Appendix A. CRU instructions Note: The CRU service is only applicable to certain countries. Removing the keyboard - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To remove the keyboard, do the following: Turn off the computer. - Page 31 Appendix A. CRU instructions Disconnect the keyboard connector in the direction shown by arrows Then remove the keyboard. The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Safety, Warranty, and Setup User Guide Guide...
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Page 32: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, products, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. - Page 33 en-US Rev. AA00...
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