ThinkPad E555 User Manual page 36

How to turn off my computer?
• For Windows 7: Open the Start menu, then click Shut down.
• For Windows 8.1: Do one of the following:
– Go to the Start screen by pressing the Windows key, click the power icon in the top-right corner
of the screen, then click Shut down.
– Move your pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Then
click Settings ➙ Power ➙ Shut down.
Note: You also can open the Settings charm by pressing the settings key
How to use the battery power more effectively?
• To conserve power, or to suspend operation without exiting programs or saving files, see "Power-saving
modes" on page 33.
• To achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, create and apply power plans.
See "Managing the battery power" on page 33
• 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" on page 31.
Concerned about security or need to securely dispose of data stored on your storage drive?
• Study Chapter 5 "Security" on page 53 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 storage drive, be sure to read "Notice on deleting data from
your storage drive" on page 60.
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
8.1 operating system).
• To learn more about using the wireless features of your computer, refer to "Wireless connections" on
page 36.
• To travel more confidently, be sure to check the tips in "Traveling with your computer" on page 52.
• Press the wireless-switching key
Need to give presentations or attach an external monitor often?
• Ensure that you follow the procedure in the topic "Connecting an external display" on page 38.
• With the Extend desktop function, you can display output on both the computer display and an external
monitor.
You have been using your computer for some time already, and it is getting slower?
• Follow the "General tips for preventing problems" on page 79.
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