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• To conserve power, or to suspend operation without exiting programs or saving files, see "Power-saving
modes" na página 23.
• To achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, create and apply power plans.
See "Managing the battery power" na página 23.
• If your computer will be turned off for an extended period of time, you can prevent battery power
from draining by removing the battery. Look for more information about using the battery in "Power
management" na página 21.
Concerned about security or need to securely dispose of data stored on your hard disk drive or
solid-state drive?
• Study the Capítulo 4 "Security" na página 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 solid-state drive, be sure to read "Notice on
deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive" na página 46.
Is getting connected in different locations a challenge?
• To troubleshoot a wireless networking issue, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support/faq
• Take advantage of the networking features provided by the Access Connections program (on the
Windows 7 operating system) or Location Awareness program in Lenovo Settings (on the Windows 8
operating system).
• To learn more about using the wireless features of your computer, refer to "Wireless connections" na
página 27.
• To travel more confidently, be sure to check the tips in "Traveling with your computer" na página 39.
• Press F9 to enable or disable the wireless features.
Need to give presentations or attach an external monitor often?
• Make sure that you follow the procedure for "Attaching an external monitor" na página 30.
• With the Extend desktop function, you can display output on both the computer display and an external
monitor.
Need to attach or replace a device?
• See Capítulo 5 "Replacing devices" na página 49 for more information about replacing the devices of
your computer.
You have been using your computer for some time already, and it is getting slower?
• Follow the "General tips for preventing problems" na página 89.
• You can diagnose problems yourself by using the preinstalled diagnostic software.
Print the following sections and keep them with your computer in case you are unable to access this online
user guide when necessary.
•
"Installing a new operating system" na página 71
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"Computer stops responding" na página 95
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"Power problems" na página 109
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