User manual LENOVO IDEAPAD 500

[. . . ] Lenovo ideapad 500 ideapad 500-14ISK/ideapad 500-15ISK User Guide 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. €¢ This manual does not include Windows operating system information, you can visit http://support. €¢ The features described in this guide are common to most models. [. . . ] You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. Notes: • If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU/Linux operating system, OneKey Recovery System is not available. €¢ To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery System, your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and the OneKey Recovery System program files. This default partition is hidden for security reasons, which explains why the available disk space is less than the stated capacity. Backing up the system partition You can back up the system partition to an image file. To back up the system partition: 1 In Windows, press the Novo button or double-click OneKey Recovery icon to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System. Notes: • You can choose a back-up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device. €¢ Remove the removable hard disk drive before starting the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System. €¢ The back-up process is only available when Windows can be started normally. Restoring You can choose to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back-up point. To restore the system partition: 1 In Windows, press the Novo button or double-click OneKey Recovery icon to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back-up point. Make sure to back up any data you wish to save on the system partition before starting the recovery process. So be sure to connect the AC power adapter to your computer during the recovery process. €¢ 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. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions --------------------------------------------------------------------------This section lists frequently asked questions by category. It displays basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other preferences. if you need to install a legacy operating system , such as Windows , Linux or Dos , etc. Getting help and service” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. €¢ If the screen is blank, make sure that: - The AC power adapter is connected to the computer, and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. [. . . ] While turned off, press the Novo button to select the device you want the computer to start from. Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB while the computer power is on. When using high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive, use an external device power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, or the system may shut down as a result. [. . . ]