User manual LENOVO V370

[. . . ] Lenovo V370 User Guide V1. 0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. 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. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you, and thus shouldn't affect your use of this computer. [. . . ] Learning the basics Switching GPU (Select models only) -------------------------------------------Some IdeaPad models support Switchable Graphics. With this technology, you have the flexibility to switch between a dedicated Nvidia® GPU* (increased-performance GPU) and an integrated Intel GPU (power-saving GPU), without restarting the Windows operating system. *GPU is short for graphics processing unit. Note: The dedicated Nvidia GPU provides you with superior graphics performance while the energy-efficient integrated graphics provides longer operation with the battery. You can to switch to the high-performance GPU to gain the best graphics performance. However, when the computer is using battery power you are advised to switch to the power-saving GPU if you are not running graphics-intensive applications. To change the GPU, do the following: 1 Start your computer in the Windows operating system. If the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode, press the power button to wake it up. Note: Do not try to change the GPU when the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode. 2 Slide and release the GPU switch on the left side of your computer. A dialog box might appear to inform you of the change in the GPU. Note: During the switch, the computer display may appear differently for several seconds. 16 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons ------------------------------------------------------------------- OneKey Rescue system button ( a ) · When the computer is powered-off, press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. · In Windows operating system, press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Note: For details, see "OneKey Rescue system" on page 24. 17 Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators -------------------------------------------------------------------These indicators inform you of the computer status. a b c d e f g Caps lock indicator Num lock indicator Hard disk drive indicator APS indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Wireless communication indicator h GPU (graphics processing unit) switch indicator 18 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Securing your computer --------------------------------------------------------------------This section provides information about how to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use. Attaching a security lock (not supplied) You can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission. For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased. Refer to the "Right-side view" on page 4 for the location of the Kensington slot. Notes: · 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 judgement or warranty regarding the function, quality or performance of locking devices and security features. Using passwords Using passwords helps prevent your computer from being used by others. Once you set a password and enable it, a prompt appears on the screen each time you power on the computer. The computer cannot be used unless you enter the correct password. Note: This password can be from one to seven alphanumeric characters in any combination. For details about how to set the password, see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up. Fingerprint reader With the fingerprint reader, in addition to registering fingerprint information and using it as a password for Windows operating system or Web site logon, you can also launch applications quickly and encrypt private data with your fingerprint to secure your computer. For more details on fingerprint reader, see the Help file of your software. 19 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Internet As a global network, the Internet connects computers worldwide, providing services such as e-mailing, information searching, electronic commerce, Web browsing and entertainment. You can connect the computer to the Internet in the following ways: Wired connection: use physical wiring to connect. Wireless network technology: connect without wiring. Wired connection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable DSL Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. DSL is a family of related technologies that bring highspeed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines. 20 Chapter 3. [. . . ] 3 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 5 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. a. Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover a . b. Remove the compartment cover b . 1 2 30 Appendix A. [. . . ]