LENOVO IDEAPAD 15SIML 2020 (01) PDF Document

The front of your LENOVO IDEAPAD 15SIML 2020 has the following components:

1. Microphones: Capture or record sound and voice.

2. Camera: Capture still and moving images for taking photos, recording videos, and video chatting.

3. Camera cover slider: Move the slider to cover or uncover the camera lens to protect your privacy.

4. Camera light: If the light is on, the camera is in use. If there is a red light in the middle, the camera is covered.

5. Wireless antennas: Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth module. The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.

6. Screen: Display text, graphics, and videos.

The top of your 15-inch or 17-inch LENOVO IDEAPAD 15SIML 2020 has the following components:

1. Ventilation slots: Dissipate heat.

2. Power button/Fingerprint reader*: Press the button to turn on the computer or put it in sleep mode. A fingerprint reader may be available on the power button for user authentication.

3. Power button/Fingerprint reader* light: Shows the power status of the computer. It is positioned in the center of the button for devices without a fingerprint reader.

4. Keyboard: Enter characters and interact with programs. It also includes hotkeys and function keys.

5. Numeric keypad: Press the Num Lock key to enable or disable the numeric keypad. If the Num Lock key light is on, the numeric keypad is in use.

6. Touchpad: Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. It also supports multi-touch functions.

* for selected models

1. Power connector: Connect to power with the included power cord and ac power adapter.

2. Charging light: Indicates if the computer is connected to AC power.

• Solid white: Connected to AC power; battery capacity 91%-100%

• Solid amber: Connected to AC power; battery capacity 1%-90%

• Off: Not connected to AC power

3. HDMI™ connector: Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.

4. USB 2.0 connector: Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.

5. USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connectors (2): Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.

6. Power light:

• On: The computer is turned on.

• Off: The computer is turned off or in hibernation mode.

• Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.

1. Combo audio jack: Connect headphones or headsets with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug. This jack does not support standalone external microphones. If you use headsets, choose one with a single plug.

2. Novo button hole: Press the Novo button to open the Novo Button menu. From the menu, you can choose to open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, the Boot menu, or the Windows startup options screen.

3. SD card slot: Insert an SD card or a MultiMediaCard (MMC) into the slot for data transfer or storage.

The bottom of the computer features the speakers, which produce sound.

Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device.

Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10000 ft)

Temperature:

• At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft):

– Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

– Storage: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F)

• At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft):

– Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition: 31.3°C (88°F)

Note: When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).

Relative humidity:

• Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)

• Storage: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)

If you are using a local account to sign in to Windows 10, you can switch to use a Microsoft account instead.

Step 1. Open the Start menu and select Settings -> Accounts.

Step 2. Select Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.

Step 3. If you already have a Microsoft account, enter the account name and password to sign in. Otherwise, select Create one to create a new Microsoft account.

Note: The device must have Internet access the first time you use a Microsoft account on that device.

If you want to switch back to use a local account, open the Start menu and select Settings -> Accounts -> Sign in with a local account instead.

Your user account must be of the “Administrator” type to add additional user accounts to Windows.

Step 1. Open the Start menu and select Settings -> Accounts -> Family & other users.

Step 2. Select Add someone else to this PC.

Note: To add family members, you need to sign in with a Microsoft account.

Step 3. Set the user name and password for the user account.

If your computer includes a fingerprint reader, you can enroll your fingerprint for Windows sign-in.

Step 1. Open the Start menu and select Settings -> Accounts -> Sign-in options.

Note: If you are using a local account, the account must be password protected. Otherwise, you cannot enroll fingerprints.

Step 2. Select Windows Hello Fingerprint -> Set up -> Get started.

Step 3. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the enrollment. Create a PIN when prompted, in case your fingerprint cannot be recognized at Windows sign-in.

Note: You can enroll more than one fingerprint.

1. Account: Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out of the current account.

2. Documents: Open the Documents folder, a default folder to save your received files.

3. Pictures: Open the Pictures folder, a default folder to save your received pictures.

4. Settings: Open Settings.

5. Power: Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep mode.

6. Start button: Open the Start menu.

7. Windows Search: Enter what you are looking for in the search box and get search results from your computer and the Web.

8. Task View: Display all opened apps and switch between them.

9. Windows notification area: Display notifications and status of some features.

10. Battery status icon: Display power status and change battery or power settings.

11. Network icon: Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status.

12. Action center: Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to some features.

Open the Start menu:

• Click the Start button.

• Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.

Open Control Panel:

• Open the Start menu and select Windows System -> Control Panel.

• Open the Start menu and select the app you want to open.

• Use Windows Search.

Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager are software developed by Lenovo. Using the software, you can:

• View product information

• View warranty and support information

• Run hardware scan and diagnose problems

• Change hardware settings

• Update Windows, drivers, and UEFI/BIOS

To open it, enter the software name in Windows Search and select the matched result.

Step 1. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. A list of nearby networks is displayed.

Note: If no network is displayed, check to ensure that airplane mode is not turned on.

Step 2. Select a network and click Connect. Provide a security key if prompted.

Note: The network key is usually managed by the network administrator.

If a network password has changed, you need to forget the network to enter a new password.

Step 1. Select Start -> Settings -> Network & Internet -> Wi-Fi.

Step 2. Click Manage known networks.

Step 3. Click the network name and click Forget.

Step 1. Click the action center icon in the Windows notification area.

Step 2. Click the Airplane mode icon to turn it on or off.

Note: Click Expand if you cannot find the airplane mode icon.

The Novo Button menu can be displayed before the operating system starts. From the menu, you can choose to:

• Open the BIOS/UEFI setup utility

• Open the boot device selection menu

• Open the Windows startup options screen

To open the Novo Button menu:

Step 1. Turn off the computer.

Step 2. Open the LCD screen and press the Novo button (located in a small hole on the side of the computer).

Note: Alternatively, turn off the computer. Press Fn and the power button to open the Novo Button menu.

The hotkey mode is a UEFI/BIOS setting that changes how hotkeys (or function keys F1 to F12) are used.

Press the NumLock key to enable or disable the numeric keypad.

The battery status icon is in the Windows notification area. You can click the icon to check the battery status, view the current power plan, and access battery settings quickly. Clicking the battery status icon will display the percentage of battery power remaining and allow you to change the power mode. A warning message is displayed when the battery is low.

When the remaining battery power is low, charge your battery by connecting your computer to AC power. The battery is fully charged in about two to four hours. The actual charging time depends on the battery capacity, the physical environment, and whether you are using the computer.

Battery charging is also affected by its temperature. The recommended temperature range for charging the battery is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).

Note: To maximize the life of the battery, the computer does not start recharging the battery if the remaining power is greater than 95%.

You can check the battery temperature in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC manager.

Step 1. Open Lenovo Vantage.

Step 2. Click Hardware Settings -> Power.

Step 3. Locate the Power Status section and then click Show Details to view the battery temperature.

Note: If you’re using Lenovo PC Manager, select System hardware -> Battery.

By default, pressing the power button puts the computer to sleep mode. You can change this behavior in the Windows Control Panel.

Step 1. Right-click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area.

Step 2. Select Power Options -> Choose what the power button does.

A power plan is a set of power-saving settings. You can choose a pre-defined power plan or create your own.

Step 1. Right-click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area.

Step 2. Select Power Options -> Change plan settings.

Step 1. Turn on or restart the computer.

Step 2. When the Lenovo logo appears on the screen, press F2 repeatedly.

Note: For computers with hotkey mode enabled, press Fn + F2.

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Navigate to the Boot menu.

Step 3. Follow on-screen instructions to change the order of devices under Boot Priority Order.

Note: You can also change the startup sequence temporarily without opening the setup utility. To do so, start the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press F12 (or Fn + F12) repeatedly.

Notes:

• All passwords set in the setup utility consist of alphanumeric characters only.

• If you start the setup utility using the user password, you can only change a few settings.

Set administrator password:

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Security -> Set Administrator Password and press Enter.

Step 3. Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press Enter.

Step 4. Enter the password again and press Enter.

Step 5. Select Exit -> Exit Saving Changes.

Change or remove administrator password:

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility using the administrator password.

Step 2. Select Security -> Set Administrator Password and press Enter.

Step 3. Enter the current password.

Step 4. In the Enter New Password text box, enter the new password.

Step 5. In the Confirm New Password text box, enter the new password again. To remove the password, press Enter in both text boxes without entering any character.

Step 6. Select Exit -> Exit Saving Changes.

Attention: The data on your computer might be deleted during the recovery process. To avoid data loss, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.

Create a system restore point manually:

Step 1. In the Windows 10 search box, enter Create a restore point and select the matched result.

Step 2. Select the System Protection tab and then select Create.

Note: System protection must be turned on for the system drive (typically with drive letter C) before you can create restore points.

Restore from a system restore point:

Step 1. In the Windows 10 search box, enter Recovery and select the matched result.

Step 2. Select Open System Restore -> Next.

Step 3. Select a restore point and then select Next -> Finish.

Note: You may select Scan for affected programs to check which program and driver installation is associated with a particular restore point.

If Windows is not running well, you can choose to reset it.

Step 1. Open the Start menu and then select Settings -> Update & Security -> Recovery.

Step 2. Under Reset this PC, click Get started.

Step 3. Choose either Keep my files or Remove everything.

Attention: Back up personal data before choosing Remove everything.

Step 4. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the reset process.

Create a recovery drive:

Step 1. In the Windows 10 search box, enter Create a recovery drive and select the matched result.

Step 2. Make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive is selected and then select Next.

Step 3. Plug a USB drive into your computer, select it, and then select Next -> Create.

Attention: Previous files on the drive will be deleted. Back up personal files before using it to create a recovery drive.

Use a recovery drive to restore or reset Windows:

If Windows cannot start, you can use a recovery drive created in advance.

Step 1. Connect the recovery drive to your computer; restart your computer and set it to start from the recovery drive.

Step 2. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot.

Step 3. Choose a recovery option:

• Select Advanced Options -> System Restore to restore your computer to a system restore point.

• Or select Recover from a drive to reset your computer.

Attention: All personal files created on your computer will be deleted after recovering from the drive.

Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. Then restart the computer.

1. Carefully unplug the AC power adapter and turn off the computer immediately. The more quickly you stop the current from passing through the computer, the more likely you will reduce damage from short circuits.

Attention: Although you might lose some data or work by turning off the computer immediately, leaving the computer on might make your computer unusable.

2. Wait until you are certain that all the liquid is dry before turning on your computer.

CAUTION: Do not try to drain out the liquid by turning over the computer. If your computer has keyboard drainage holes on the bottom, the liquid will be drained out through the holes.

Before moving a computer equipped with a hard disk drive, do one of the following:

• Turn it off.

• Put it in sleep mode.

• Put it in hibernation mode.

This helps to prevent damage to the computer and possible loss of data.

The following list contains keyboard shortcuts that can help make your computer easier to use. Depending on your keyboard, some shortcuts might not be available.

• Windows logo key + U: Open Ease of Access Center

• Right Shift for eight seconds: Turn on or turn off Filter Keys

• Shift five times: Turn on or turn off Sticky Keys

• Num Lock for five seconds: Turn on or turn off Toggle Keys

• Left Alt+Left Shift+Num Lock: Turn on or turn off Mouse Keys

• Left Alt+Left Shift+PrtScn (or PrtSc): Turn on or turn off High Contrast

Ease of Access Center on the Windows operating system enables you to configure your computer to suit physical and cognitive needs.

To access Ease of Access Center:

1. Go to Control Panel and view by Category.

2. Click Ease of Access -> Ease of Access Center.

3. Choose the appropriate tool by following the on-screen instructions.

Ease of Access Center mainly includes the following tools:

• Magnifier: Enlarges the entire screen or part of the screen.

• Narrator: A screen reader that reads what is displayed on the screen aloud.

• On-Screen Keyboard: Use a mouse, joystick, or other pointing device to type.

• High Contrast: Heightens the color contrast of text and images.

• Personalized keyboard: Adjust keyboard settings to make it easier to use.

• Personalized mouse: Adjust mouse settings to make it easier to use.

Speech Recognition enables you to control your computer by voice. You can use verbal instructions to control the keyboard and mouse, start programs, open menus, click objects, dictate text, and send e-mails.

To use Speech Recognition:

1. Go to Control Panel and view by Category.

2. Click Ease of Access -> Speech Recognition.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

You can make text and images easier to read by adjusting the screen resolution or changing the item size.

To adjust the screen resolution:

1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and then click Display settings -> Display.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: Setting a resolution too low might prevent some items from fitting on the screen.

To change the item size:

• To change the item size temporarily, use the Magnifier tool in Ease of Access Center.

• To change the size of all items on your screen permanently:

1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and then click Display settings -> Display.

2. Change the item size by following the on-screen instructions.

• To change the size of items on a Web page, press and hold Ctrl, and then press the plus-sign key (+) to enlarge or the minus-sign key (-) to reduce the text size.

• If your mouse has a wheel, press and hold Ctrl, and then scroll the wheel to change the item size.

Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your computer and to avoid discomfort.

General posture: Make minor modifications in your working posture to deter the onset of discomfort caused by long periods of working in the same position. Frequent short breaks from your work also help to prevent minor discomfort.

Display: Position the display to maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 510 mm to 760 mm (20 inches to 30 inches). Avoid glare or reflections on the display. Keep the screen clean and set the brightness to levels that enable you to see the screen clearly.

Head position: Keep your head and neck in a comfortable and neutral (vertical, or upright) position.

Chair: Use a chair that gives you good back support and seat height adjustment.

Arm and hand position: Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a relaxed and neutral (horizontal) position. Type with a soft touch without pounding the keys.

Leg position: Keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest.