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Lenovo B71-80 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. ® • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 7 or Windows 10. If you are using another Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different.
Task and desktop management (for the Windows 10 operating system) ..18 Get Started app (for the Windows 10 operating system) ........19 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ........20 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............22 Frequently asked questions ................... 22 Troubleshooting ......................
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Built-in Capture sound which can be used for video conferencing, microphone voice narration, or audio recording. Integrated Use the camera for video communication. camera Wireless LAN Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive antennas wireless radio signals.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a numeric keypad incorporated into its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
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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 Displays all currently level. active apps. Turns on/off the backlight Increases the volume level.
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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.
Connects to the AC power adapter. jack Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
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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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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 •...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently a. 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port b. Software configuration ...
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 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 - Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or sign out Shut down. Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer to sleep.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows Operating system interface (for the Windows 10 operating system) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Windows 10 comes with a powerful and useful start menu.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 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 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.
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• The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shut down the computer.
Lenovo consumer support website. 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.
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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.
Lenovo screen. OneKey Recovery system. If you still see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced.
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The computer does not • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC return from sleep mode and power adapter to the computer, then press the the computer does not Windows button or the Power button. work.
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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.
Appendix A. CRU instructions Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. If a CRU is determined to be defective during the warranty period, a replacement CRU will be provided to the customer. Customers are responsible for installing the self-service CRUs for this product.
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Appendix A. CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Remove the screws a, and then remove the bottom slot cover b. 2 Remove the frame fixing screws c.
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Appendix A. CRU instructions 3 Detach the hard disk drive connector shown by arrows d and e. 4 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame 6. 5 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 6 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws.
Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing double data rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3L SDRAM)-available as an option-in the memory slot of your...
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Appendix A. CRU instructions 3 If two DDR3L SDRAM modules are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to make room for the new one by pulling out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Be sure to save the old DDR3L SDRAM for future use.
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Appendix A. CRU instructions To make sure that the DDR3L SDRAM module is installed correctly, do as follows: 1 Press the Novo button to open the Novo button menu. 2 Select the BIOS Setup. The System Memory item shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer.
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Appendix A. CRU instructions 3 Pull to unsnap the keyboard in the direction as shown by the arrows b 4 Lift up the keyboard d and detach the connector in the direction shown by the arrows e f. 5 Reinstall the new keyboard and tighten the screws.
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Appendix A. CRU instructions The following table provides a list of CRUs for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions. Self-service CRUs Safety, Warranty, and User Guide Setup Guide AC power adapter × Power cord × Bottom access doors ×...
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