Lenovo 81M80062CF User manual

Lenovo 100e/300e 2nd Gen
User Guide

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
following
• Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 37
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (January 2020)
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Contents
About this do umentation . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your omputer . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2. Get started with your
omputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use the multi-touch screen (for Lenovo 300e
2nd Gen only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 16
Operating modes (for Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lenovo Integrated Pen (for selected models of
Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen) . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 3. Explore your omputer . . 21
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Check the battery status and temperature. . . 21
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maximize the battery life . . . . . . . . . 21
Set power button functions . . . . . . . . 21
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connect a Bluetooth-enabled device. . . . . 22
Use a MicroSD card . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 4. Se ure your omputer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Set administrator password . . . . . . . . 26
Change or remove administrator password . . 26
Set user password . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Enable power-on password . . . . . . . . 27
Set hard disk password . . . . . . . . . . 27
Change or remove hard disk password . . . . 27
Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 28
Chapter 5. Configure advan ed
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . 29
Start the UEFI BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 29
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 29
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 29
Enable/Disable hotkey mode . . . . . . . . 29
Enable/Disable always-on . . . . . . . . . 30
Update UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 30
Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 30
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 31
Chapter 6. Help and support . . . . . 33
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 33
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 35
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 35
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix A. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix B. A essibility and
ergonomi information . . . . . . . . 51
Appendix C. Complian e
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Appendix D. Noti es and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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About this do umentation
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product. Please refer to the actual
product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, and software programs might not be
available on your computer.
• Depending on the version of operating systems and programs, some user interface instructions might not
be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements on the
documentation of your computer, including this User Guide. To get the latest documentation, go to https //
support.lenovo.com.
• Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update.
As a result, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the latest information.
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Chapter 1. Meet your omputer
Front
1. Front camera
Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu. The
indicator next to the camera is on when the camera is in use.
If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video
conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera-
required feature from the app.
2. Microphone Captures or records sound and voice.
3. Screen
Displays text, graphics, and videos.
Select models support multi-touch function. See “Use the multi-touch screen (for
Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen only)” on page 14.
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Base
1. World-Facing camera*
Take pictures or record videos by opening the Start menu and clicking Camera ➙
Change amera
.
If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video
conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera-
required feature from the app.
2. Microphone* Captures or records sound and voice.
Note: This microphone is only available when the World-Facing camera is in use.
3. Touchpad Performs finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.
* for selected models of Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen
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Left
1. Battery/Charging status
indicator
This indicator shows whether the ac power is connected to the computer and the
battery power status of the computer.
• Conne ted to a power:
– Solid white (battery power 80%–100%)
– Slow blinking white (battery power 20%–80%)
– Slow blinking amber (battery power 1%–20%)
• Not onne ted to a power:
– Off (battery power 20%–100%)
– Solid amber (battery power 5%–20%)
– Fast blinking amber (battery power 1%–5%)
2. USB-C™ connector / Power
connector
• Charges your computer.
• Charges USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V
and 3 A.
• Transfers data at USB 3.1 speed, up to 5 Gbps.
• Connects to an external display.
– USB-C to VGA 1900 × 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP 3840 × 2160 pixels, 60 Hz
• Connects to USB-C accessories to expand computer functionality. To
purchase USB-C accessories, go to https //www.lenovo.com/accessories
Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C
accessories might not work correctly.
This connector also works as the power connector. Connect the computer to ac
power with the shipped USB-C power adapter and power cord.
3. Always On USB 3.1 connector
Gen 1
To charge the USB-compatible devices when your computer is off, in sleep mode,
or in hibernation mode, enable the Always On USB feature on your computer. See
“Enable/Disable always-on” on page 30.
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4. HDMI™ connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.
5. Audio connector
Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to
listen to the sound from the computer.
Note: The audio connector does not support conventional microphones.
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Right
1. Pen slot* For Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen, selected models are equipped with Lenovo Integrated
Pen (an electronic pen). Use the pen slot to store Lenovo Integrated Pen.
2. Volume up/down button* Increase/decrease the volume level.
3. Power button
Press to turn on the computer or put the computer to sleep mode.
To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click Power, and then click
Shut down.
The indicator on the power button shows the system status of your computer.
• On The computer is on.
• Off The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking The computer is in sleep mode.
4. USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 Connect to USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
5. MicroSD card slot Insert a microSD card for data access or storage.
6. Mini security-lock slot Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible
security cable lock.
* for Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen only
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Bottom
1. Speakers Produce sound.
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Features and spe ifi ations
Dimensions
• Length 290 mm (11.4 inches)
• Width 204 mm (8.1 inches)
• Thickness
– Lenovo 100e 2nd Gen 19.9 mm (0.78 inches)
– Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen 20.85 mm (0.82 inches)
Power sour e (ac power
adapter)
• Sine-wave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz
• Input rating of the ac power adapter 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Battery • 42 Wh
• 3 cells
Mi ropro essor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start
button and then click System.
Memory Low Power Double data rate (LPDDR) 4, on-board memory
Storage devi e M.2 solid-state drive or on-board eMMC
Display
• Display size 294.6 mm (11.6 inches)
• Display resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
•Multi-touch technology (for Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen only)
Keyboard • Function keys
• Six-row keyboard
Conne tors and slots
• USB-C connector/Power connector
• Two USB 3.1 connectors Gen 1 (including one Always On USB 3.1 connector
Gen 1)
• Audio connector
• HDMI connector
• MicroSD card slot
• Mini security-lock slot
• Pen slot (for selected models of Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen)
Se urity features
• Password
• Mini security-lock slot
•Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Wireless features • Bluetooth
• Wireless LAN
Others
• Front camera
• World-Facing camera (for selected models of Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen)
• Microphones
• Speakers
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Note: The battery capacity is the typical or average capacity as measured in a specific test environment.
Capacities measured in other environments may differ but are no lower than the rated capacity (see product
label).
Statement on USB transfer rate
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.
USB devi e Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.1 Gen 1 5
3.1 Gen 2 10
3.2 20
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Chapter 2. Get started with your omputer
Get started with Windows 10
Learn the basics of Windows 10 and start working with it right away. For more information about Windows
10, see the Windows help information.
Windows a ount
To use the Windows operating system, a user account is required. It can be either a Windows user account
or a Microsoft account.
Windows user a ount
When you start Windows for the first time, you are prompted to create a Windows user account. This first
account you created is of the “Administrator” type. With an Administrator account, you can create additional
user accounts or change account types by doing the following
1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ A ounts ➙ Family & other people.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Mi rosoft a ount
You can also sign in to the Windows operating system with a Microsoft account.
To create a Microsoft account, go to the Microsoft sign-up page at https //signup.live.com and follow the on-
screen instructions.
With a Microsoft account, you can
• Enjoy one-time signing in if you are using other Microsoft services, such as OneDrive, Skype, and Outlook.
com.
• Sync personalized settings across other Windows-based devices.
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Windows user interfa e
1. A ount Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out from the current account.
2. Do uments Open the Do uments folder, a default folder to save your received files.
3. Pi tures Open the Pi tures folder, a default folder to save your received pictures.
4. Settings Launch Settings.
5. Power Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep mode.
6. Start button Open the Start menu.
7. Windows Sear h Type 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 among them.
9. Windows notifi ation area Display notifications and status of some features.
10. Battery status i on Display power status and change battery or power settings. When your computer
is not connected to ac power, the icon changes to .
11. Network i on Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status. When
connected to a wired network, the icon changes to .
12. A tion enter 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.
A ess Control Panel
• Open the Start menu and click Windows System ➙ Control Panel.
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• Use Windows Search.
Laun h an app
• Open the Start menu and select the app you want to launch.
• Use Windows Search.
Windows label
Your computer might have a Windows 10 Genuine Microsoft label affixed to its cover depending on the
following factors
• Your geographic location
• Edition of Windows 10 that is preinstalled
Go to https //www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Hardware.aspx for illustrations of the various types of
Genuine Microsoft labels.
• In the People’s Republic of China, the Genuine Microsoft label is required on all computer models
preinstalled with any version of Windows 10.
• In other countries and regions, the Genuine Microsoft label is required only on computer models licensed
for Windows 10 Pro.
The absence of a Genuine Microsoft label does not indicate that the preinstalled Windows version is not
genuine. For details on how to tell whether your preinstalled Windows product is genuine, refer to the
information provided by Microsoft at https //www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/default.aspx
There are no external, visual indicators of the Product ID or Windows version for which the computer is
licensed. Instead, the Product ID is recorded in the computer firmware. Whenever a Windows 10 product is
installed, the installation program checks the computer firmware for a valid, matching Product ID to complete
the activation.
In some cases, an earlier Windows version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windows 10 Pro
license downgrade rights.
Conne t to networks
Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wireless network.
1. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.
2. Select a network to connect to. Provide required information if needed.
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Use Lenovo Vantage
The preinstalled Lenovo Vantage is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with
automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.
A ess Lenovo Vantage
Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage. You also can type Lenovo Vantage in the search box.
To download the latest version of Lenovo Vantage, go to Microsoft Store and search by the app name.
Key features
Lenovo Vantage enables you to
• Know the device status easily and customize device settings.
• Download and install UEFI BIOS, firmware, and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
• Monitor your computer health, and secure your computer against outside threats.
• Look up warranty status (online).
• Access User Guide and helpful articles.
Notes:
• The available features vary depending on the computer model.
• Lenovo Vantage makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience with your
computer. The description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface.
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Intera t with your omputer
Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.
Hotkeys
Some keys on the keyboard are printed with icons. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone
or in combination with the Fn key to access certain Windows functions or settings quickly. The functions of
hotkeys are symbolized by the icons printed on them.
Hotkey Fun tion
Mutes/Unmutes the computer.
If you mute the computer and turn off your computer, the speakers remain muted
when you turn on your computer.
/ Decreases/Increases volume.
Enables/Disables the microphones.
Refreshes the current window.
Enables/Disables the touchpad.
Turns on/off airplane mode.
Enables/Disables the camera.
Locks the current user account.
Manages external displays.
/ Decreases/Increases display brightness.
Fn + Equal the Home key.
Hotkey mode
Some hotkeys share keys with functions keys (F1 to F12). The hotkey mode is a UEFI/BIOS setting that
changes how hotkeys (or function keys) are used.
Hotkey mode setting How to use hotkeys How to use fun tion keys
Disabled Hold down the Fn key and press
one of the hotkeys.
Press the function keys directly.
Enabled Press the hotkeys directly. Hold down the Fn key and press one of the
function keys.
Note: Hotkeys that do not share keys with function keys are not affected by the hotkey mode setting. They
should always be used with the Fn key.
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Use the multi-tou h s reen (for Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen only)
The display of Lenovo 300e 2nd Gen supports the multi-touch function. You can navigate the screen with
simple touch gestures.
Note: Some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use.
Tap on e
• From the Start menu Open an app or item.
• From the desktop Select an app or item.
• In an open app Perform an action such as Copy, Save, and
Delete, depending on the app.
Tap twi e qui kly
Open an app or item from the desktop.
Tap and hold
Open a shortcut menu.
Slide
Scroll through items, such as lists, pages, and photos.
Drag an item to the lo ation you want
Move an object.
Move two fingers loser together
Zoom out.
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