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- Page 1 Lenovo E41-10/E41-15 User Guide l m n Read the safety notices and important tips in the Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. included manuals before using your computer.
- Page 2 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating system interfaces ..................12 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ..........16 Connecting to a wireless network ................18 Get help from Windows...................19 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ........20 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............22 Frequently asked questions ..................22 Troubleshooting ......................25... -
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 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Integrated Use the camera for video communication. camera b Wireless LAN Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals. antennas c Computer display The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output.
- Page 7 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. Mutes/unmutes the Enables/disables airplane sound. mode. Decreases the volume Enables/disables camera. level. Locks/unlocks the LCD Increases the volume level. screen.
- Page 8 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a; then press one of the function keys b. The following describes the features of each function key.
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Page 9: Left-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a AC power adapter Connects to the AC power adapter. - Page 10 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device.
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Page 11: Right-Side View
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Page 12: Front View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. - Page 13 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Battery/Charging status indicator AC power Indicator status Meaning adapter status The computer is in sleep mode or turned off; The battery has more than 20% charge. Disconnected Solid amber The battery has between 5% and 20% charge.
- Page 14 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 • SD eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: •...
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Page 15: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat. -
Page 16: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 10
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. - Page 17 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 The power button is on the Start menu, click it you can choose to shut down or restart the computer, or put the computer into sleep mode. Through the Start menu, you can locate all the installed apps or view the frequently used apps.
- Page 18 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 The ACTION CENTER Select the ACTION CENTER icon on the taskbar and the ACTION CENTER is displayed. From the ACTION CENTER, you can examine important notifications from Windows and your apps. Moreover, you can change common settings quickly.
- Page 19 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 • Click New desktop. To switch between desktops, click the Task View icon , then select your desired desktop.
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Page 20: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down
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. - Page 21 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 your computer, do one of the following: • For the Windows 7 operating system: →...
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Page 22: Connecting To A Wireless Network
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: •... -
Page 23: Get Help From Windows
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 Get help from Windows - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Get Started app. -
Page 24: Chapter 3. Lenovo Onekey Recovery System
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required. - Page 25 • The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. When the computer is in hibernation status, you can not start the Lenovo OneKey • Recovery system by pressing the Novo button for Windows 7 system.
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Page 26: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. Drivers and preinstalled software... - Page 27 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails?
- Page 28 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
Lenovo screen. OneKey Recovery system. If you still see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced. - Page 30 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC The computer does not return from sleep mode and power adapter to the computer, then press the the computer does not Windows button or the Power key. work.
- Page 31 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down • Recharge the battery. before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power respond.
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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... - Page 33 en-US Rev. AA00...