LENOVO IDEAPAD 3 17ARE05 (01) PDF Document

The front of your LENOVO IDEAPAD 3 17ARE05 includes the following components:

1. Microphones: Capture or record sound and voice.

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

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

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

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

The top view of your LENOVO IDEAPAD 3 17ARE05 includes:

1. Ventilation slots: Dissipate heat.

2. Power button/Fingerprint reader*: Press to turn on the computer or put it in sleep mode. The fingerprint reader is available on the power button for user authentication on selected models.

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 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 keypad is in use.

6. Touchpad: Perform finger touch and all functions of a traditional mouse, including multi-touch functions.

* for selected models

The light on the power button of your LENOVO IDEAPAD 3 17ARE05 indicates the computer’s status. For models with a fingerprint reader, it also indicates the reader’s status.

The left side of your LENOVO IDEAPAD 3 17ARE05 features the following:

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 like a keyboard, mouse, storage device, or printer.

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

6. Power light: Indicates the computer’s power status.

– On: The computer is turned on.

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

– Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.

The right side of your LENOVO IDEAPAD 3 17ARE05 has the following ports:

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 this 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) for data transfer or storage.

To switch from a local account to a Microsoft account:

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. The device must have Internet access the first time you use a Microsoft account.

To switch back to a local account, open the Start menu and select Settings → Accounts → Sign in with a local account instead.

To add additional user accounts, your user account must be of the “Administrator” type.

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

Step 2. Select Add someone else to this PC.

Step 3. Set the user name and password for the user account. Note: To add family members, you need to sign in with a Microsoft account.

If your LENOVO IDEAPAD 3 17ARE05 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, it must be password protected.

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. You can enroll more than one fingerprint.

You can open the Control Panel using one of the following methods:

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

• Use Windows Search and type “Control Panel”.

Step 1. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. A list of nearby networks is displayed. 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. 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. Click Expand if you cannot find the airplane mode icon.

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 right side of the computer). Alternatively, you can turn off the computer, then press the Fn key and the power button together.

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

Your LENOVO IDEAPAD 3 17ARE05 has several hotkeys to quickly access certain functions. Here are their functions:

Some hotkeys share keys with function keys (F1 to F12). You can change how these keys are used in the UEFI/BIOS settings.

To change the setting:

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Configuration → Hotkey Mode and press Enter.

Step 3. Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled.

Step 4. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

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

By default, pressing the power button puts the computer to sleep. 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.

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.

To permanently change the startup sequence:

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.

To temporarily change the startup sequence for one boot:

Start the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press F12 (or Fn + F12) repeatedly to open the boot device selection menu.

You can set various types of passwords in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

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.

To set an 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.

To change or remove an administrator password:

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility using the current 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.

If your computer does not work well after installing apps, drivers, or updates, you can revert your system to a previous restore point. Personal data is not affected.

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.

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, as this will delete your data.

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

Use a USB drive (not supplied) to create a Windows recovery drive. This can be used to restore or reset Windows if it will not start.

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.

When the recovery drive is created, you may see a “Delete the recovery partition from your PC” option. If you want to free up drive space, select it and then select Delete. Otherwise, select Finish.

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. Note: If you did not select the “Back up system files to the recovery drive” option when creating the drive, “Recovery from a drive” is not available.

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. Although you might lose some data by turning off the computer immediately, leaving it on might make it 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.

The following keyboard shortcuts 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

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

To access it:

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.

Tools include Magnifier, Narrator, On-Screen Keyboard, High Contrast, and settings for a personalized keyboard and mouse.

Before moving your LENOVO IDEAPAD 3 17ARE05, especially if it is equipped with a hard disk drive, do one of the following to prevent damage and possible data loss:

• Turn it off.

• Put it in sleep mode.

• Put it in hibernation mode.

When carrying the computer, use a quality carrying case that provides adequate cushioning and protection. Do not pack it in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. Ensure it is off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode before placing it in a case.