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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions 

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This

 

section

 

lists

 

frequently

 

asked

 

questions

 

by

 

category.

Finding information

What

 

safety

 

precautions

 

should

 

I

 

follow

 

when

 

using

 

my

 

computer?

Read

 

and

 

follow

 

all

 

safety

 

precautions

 

included

 

in

 

Lenovo

 

Safety

 

and

 

General

 

Information

 

Guide

.

Note:

To

 

view

 

Lenovo

 

Safety

 

and

 

General

 

Information

 

Guide

,

 

select

 

the

 

Companion

 

(or

 

Lenovo

 

PC

 

Manager

)

 

icon

 

on

 

the

 

taskbar.

 

You

 

can

 

also

 

download

 

it

 

from

 

the

 

Lenovo

 

Support

 

Web

 

site.

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.

 

Lenovo

 

provides

 

computers

 

with

 

a

 

preinstalled

 

operating

 

system

 

for

 

your

 

convenience.

 

If

 

you

 

purchased

 

such

 

a

 

computer,

 

you

 

can

 

use

 

your

 

computer

 

out

 

of

 

the

 

box

 

and

 

do

 

not

 

need

 

to

 

install

 

a

 

separate

 

operating

 

system.

What

 

is

 

Lenovo

 

preinstalled

 

software?

This

 

is

 

software

 

(developed

 

by

 

Lenovo

 

or

 

other

 

software

 

vendors)

 

installed

 

and

 

licensed

 

at

 

the

 

factory

 

for

 

your

 

convenience.

 

The

 

license

 

for

 

some

 

preinstalled

 

software

 

may

 

be

 

for

 

trial

 

versions.

 

When

 

the

 

trial

 

period

 

expires,

 

you

 

may

 

need

 

to

 

purchase

 

a

 

license

 

if

 

you

 

want

 

to

 

continue

 

to

 

use

 

the

 

software.

Note:

If

 

a

 

license

 

agreement

 

is

 

displayed

 

when

 

you

 

first

 

start

 

the

 

software,

 

read

 

the

 

agreement

 

carefully.

 

If

 

you

 

don’t

 

accept

 

the

 

terms

 

of

 

the

 

agreement,

 

do

 

not

 

use

 

the

 

software.

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

.

 

If

 

it

 

contains

 

Windows

 

or

 

WIN

,

 

the

 

copy

 

of

 

Windows

 

was

 

preinstalled

 

by

 

Lenovo.

I

 

uninstalled

 

a

 

preinstalled

 

software,

 

but

 

there

 

is

 

no

 

significant

 

increase

 

in

 

the

 

free

 

drive

 

space.

The

 

copy

 

of

 

Windows

 

running

 

on

 

your

 

computer

 

may

 

be

 

Compact

enabled.

 

For

 

computers

 

with

 

Compact

enabled

 

Windows,

 

the

 

majority

 

of

 

files

 

needed

 

for

 

preinstalled

 

software

 

are

 

installed

 

on

 

the

 

Recovery

 

Partition

 

and

 

won’t

 

be

 

deleted

 

through

 

normal

 

uninstallation.

Summary of Contents for ideapad 720S

Page 1: ...Lenovo ideapad 720S ideapad 720S 15IKB ideapad 720S Touch 15IKB User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer ...

Page 2: ...erations may not apply to you The features described in this guide are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide The illustrations used in this manual are for the Lenovo ideapad 720S 15IKB unless otherwise stated The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please r...

Page 3: ... operating system for the first time 12 Operating system interface 12 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down 14 Task and desktop management 16 Connecting to a wireless network 17 Touch screen operation on select models 18 Chapter 3 Recovery system 21 Reset this PC 21 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 22 Frequently asked questions 22 Troubleshooting 24 Trademarks 28 ...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...indicate parts that are not visible externally Attention Do not open the display panel beyond 180 degrees When closing the display panel be careful not to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard Otherwise the display panel may be damaged ...

Page 6: ...ocked or else the computer may overheat Power button Press this button to turn on the computer Numeric keypad For details see Using the keyboard on page 3 Fingerprint reader Registers fingerprints that can be used as passwords to secure your computer Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse One piece multi touch ClickPad To move the pointer on the screen slide your fingertip over th...

Page 7: ...Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 3 Using the keyboard Numeric keypad The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key ...

Page 8: ...ng describes the features of each function key Fn B Activates the break function Fn P Activates the pause function Fn C Enables disables the scroll lock Fn S Activates the system request Fn Q Switch between performance mode and balance mode Fn Activates the Pgup key function Fn Activates the Pgdn key function Fn Activates the home key function Fn Activates the end key function Fn Space Adjusts the...

Page 9: ...vel Enables disables the integrated camera Increases the volume level Locks the screen Enables disables the microphone Toggles the display between the computer and an external display device Refreshes the desktop or the currently active window Decreases the display brightness Enables disables the touchpad Increases the display brightness Note You can use the Lenovo Setting to enable disable the ho...

Page 10: ...aches 20 the blinking color changes to white Slow blinking white The battery has between 20 and 80 charge and is still charging When the battery reaches 80 charge the light will stop blinking Solid white The battery has more than 80 charge charging will continue until the battery is fully charged Type C port Type C port supports USB 3 1 Display 1 2 output Thunderbolt output Novo button When the co...

Page 11: ... is powered on Blinking The computer is in sleep mode Off The computer is powered off Combo audio jack Connects to headsets Notes The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones The recording function might not be supported if third party headphones or headsets are connected due to different industry standards ...

Page 12: ...not supplied on page 9 Type C port Type C port supports USB 3 0 USB 3 0 port Connects to USB devices Notes When the computer is on the USB port supports charging function When the battery has more than 20 charge the USB port with the icon can charge external USB devices while the computer is shut down For details see Connecting USB device on page 10 ...

Page 13: ...XC card Notes Insert only one card into the slot at a time This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth etc Inserting a memory card Slide the card in until it clicks into place Removing a memory card 1 Push the card in until you hear a click 2 Gently pull the memory card out of the slot Note Before removing the memory card disable it by using the Windows safely remove hardware...

Page 14: ... Windows detects a new device after it has been connected and then installs the driver automatically However some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting Check the documentation provided by the device s manufacturer before connecting the device Before disconnecting a USB storage device make sure your computer has finished transferring data to that device Click the Safely Re...

Page 15: ...Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 11 Bottom view Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling Speakers Provide audio output ...

Page 16: ... first used The configuration process may include the procedures below Accepting the end user license agreement Configuring the Internet connection Registering the operating system Creating a user account Operating system interface Windows 10 comes with a powerful and useful start menu To open the start menu do one of the following Press the Windows key on the keyboard Select Start on the lower le...

Page 17: ...e following Open the start menu and then select Settings Personalize the start menu You can personalize the start menu with your favorite apps To personalize the start menu do the following 1 Open the start menu and find the apps list on the left 2 Right click the app you want to add to the start menu and then select Pin to Start Note You can also drag apps from the apps list to add them to the st...

Page 18: ...an quickly wake it to resume use bypassing the startup process To put the computer to sleep do one of the following Close the display lid Press the Power button Open the start menu and then select Power Sleep Note Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep mode before you move your computer Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can ...

Page 19: ...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 Right click the Start button in the lower left corner and select Shut down or sign out Shut down ...

Page 20: ...gement Windows 10 supports the ability to create manage and switch between virtual desktops To create a new virtual desktop do one of the following Open the task view and then select New desktop Press the Windows key Ctrl D To switch between different desktops do one of the following Open the task view and select the desktop you want active Press the Windows key Ctrl to scroll through the desktops...

Page 21: ...ting to a wireless network After wireless has been enabled the computer will automatically scan for available wireless networks and display them in the wireless network list To connect to a wireless network click the network name in the list and then click Connect Note Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for connection To connect to one of those networks ask the network admi...

Page 22: ...the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of tasks Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Tap Tap once on an item Performs an action such as starting an app opening a link or performing a command Similar to left clicking with a mouse Press and hold Press your finger down and leave it there for a moment Enables you to see detailed information before selecting an action Can also ...

Page 23: ... Can also jump to the beginning or end of a list Rotate Place two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand Rotates an object Note Not all items can be rotated depending upon the app Slide Drag your finger across the screen Pans or scrolls through lists and pages Can also move an object or be used to draw or write depending upon the app Similar to pressing and holding to pan and to scroll...

Page 24: ...ntly used gestures Tasks performed Swipe Start from left right edge of the screen then swipe inwards toward the center Swiping in from the left edge of the screen can open the task view Swiping in from the right edge of the screen displays the action center ...

Page 25: ... files and deletes apps and settings Remove everything Prepares the computer for recycling or transfer of ownership This reinstalls the factory default configuration and returns all user data and applications to the state of their original Out of Box Experience OOBE Using Reset this PC Reset this PC can be launched using one of the following methods Novo Menu Shut down the computer and wait at lea...

Page 26: ...arate operating system What is Lenovo preinstalled software This is software developed by Lenovo or other software vendors installed and licensed at the factory for your convenience The license for some preinstalled software may be for trial versions When the trial period expires you may need to purchase a license if you want to continue to use the software Note If a license agreement is displayed...

Page 27: ...e contains the latest drivers BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility The BIOS setup utility is ROM based software It communicates basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices security hardware mode and other preferences How can I start the BIOS setup utility To start the BIOS setup utility 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press the Novo button and then select BIOS ...

Page 28: ... saver or power management may be enabled Do one of the following to exit from the screen saver or to resume from sleep mode Touch the touchpad Press any key on the keyboard Press the Power button BIOS password problems I forgot my password 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 servi...

Page 29: ...t return from sleep mode stops responding or cannot be turned off reset the computer Unsaved data may be lost To reset the computer press and hold the Power button for four seconds or more If the computer is still not reset remove the AC power adapter Display panel problems The screen is blank Do the following If you are using the AC power adapter or the battery pack and the battery status indicat...

Page 30: ...atus indicator shows empty or Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty Discharge and recharge the battery pack The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery pack The surge protector in the battery pack might be active Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector then turn on the computer again A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive do...

Page 31: ...o that the computer starts from the device you want Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled Make sure that the device is included in the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility correctly While turned off press the Novo button to select the device you want the computer to start from The connected external device does not work Do not connect or disconnect any external de...

Page 32: ...emarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo ideapad 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 of others ...

Page 33: ... Lenovo China 2017 en US Rev AA00 ...

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