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- Page 1 Lenovo E41-20/E41-25 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
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ......... 1 Top view ........................1 Left-side view ......................5 Right-side view......................7 Front view ........................8 Bottom view .......................11 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 ..........12 Configuring the operating system for the first time ..........12 Operating system interfaces ..................12 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ..........16 Connecting to a wireless network ................18... -
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 (on select models) 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. Increases the volume level. Locks the LCD screen. Enables the external Enables/disables projector or dangles the...
- 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
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. -
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. By clicking the power button, 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: • Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start button. →...
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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 Help app. -
Page 24: Chapter 3. Recovery System
When I purchased my computer, it included a copy of Windows. How can I determine whether the copy of Windows is preinstalled by Lenovo? On the outside of the sales package of your computer, you should find a label containing configuration information for your computer. Check the printed string next to OS. - Page 25 C partition). 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.
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Page 26: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your computer contains safety precautions for using your computer. Read and follow all the precautions when using your computer. - Page 27 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” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
- 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 is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. - Page 29 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 Power the computer does not key. work. • If the system still does not return from sleep mode, your system has stopped responding, and you cannot turn off the computer;...
- Page 30 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 31: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo 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 32 en-US Rev. AA00...