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Lenovo Y520 Y520-15IKBM 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...
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..................1 Top view ................................. 1 Left-side view ..............................5 Right-side view .............................. 8 Bottom view ..............................9 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10..................10 Configuring the operating system for the first time ................10 Operating system interface ........................
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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. 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.
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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C partition of your hard disk. If you cannot find the drivers for all the hardware devices that you need there, download the drivers from the Lenovo consumer support website. Note: The Lenovo support Web site contains the latest drivers.
• 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.
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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.
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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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