Lenovo E46 manual Turn on the computer, Configure the operating system

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Chapter 2. Learning the basics

Turn on the computer

Press the power button to turn on the computer.

Configure the operating system

You may need to configure the operation system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below.

•Accepting the end user license agreement

•Configuring the Internet connection

•Registering the operating system

•Creating a user account

Putting your computer into standby/sleep state or shutting it down

When you finish working with your computer, you can put it into standby/sleep state or shut it down.

Putting your computer into standby/sleep state

If you will be away from your computer for only a short time, put the computer into standby/sleep state.

When the computer is in standby/sleep state, you can quickly wake it to resume use, and bypass the startup process.

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Contents Lenovo E46 First Edition Jan Copyright Lenovo Contents Contents Getting to know your computer Wireless LAN antennas specific models only Getting to know your computerMute button Custom buttonBuilt-in TouchpadMicrophone Fan louvers Left-side viewVGA port Combo port Getting to know your computer ESATA/USBUSB port Right-side view Optical drive specific models only Serial portWireless device SwitchDisplay latch IntegratedRear view Bottom view Battery latch manual Battery packSpeakers „ Connect to the power Install the battery pack„ Read the manuals Learning the basics„ Turn on the computer „ Configure the operating systemPutting your computer into standby/sleep state „ Shutting down your computer Using the touchpad Left click buttonUsing the keyboard „ Numeric keypad„ Function key combinations Learning the basics Special buttons Learning the basics Mute button OneKey Rescue System buttonSystem status indicators Securing your computer „ Attaching a security lock not supplied„ Using passwords „ Fingerprint readerConnecting external devices „ Using memory cards not suppliedLearning the basics Inserting a memory card „ Connecting an ExpressCard deviceRemoving a memory card Learning the basics Inserting an ExpressCard/34 device Removing an ExpressCard/34 device„ Connecting a universal serial bus USB device Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computerWired connection Using the Internet„ Hardware connection „ Software configurationCable Wireless connection Wi-Fi„ Using Wi-Fi/WiMax specific models only Enabling wireless connectionSoftware configuration Hardware connectionIndex Index Do not Return IT to the Store New World. New Thinking.TM