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• To achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, create and apply an appropriate

power plan. See “Managing the battery power” on page 24.

How do I securely dispose of data stored on the internal storage drive?

• Study Chapter 5 “Security” on page 49 to find out how you can protect your computer from theft and

unauthorized use.

• Before you dispose of the data on the internal storage drive, ensure that you read “Deleting data from your

storage drive” on page 54.

How do I attach an external display?

• Refer to “Using an external display” on page 31.

• With the Extend desktop function, you can display output on both the computer display and an external

display.

How do I attach or replace a device?

Refer to the appropriate topic in Chapter 9 “Replacing devices” on page 95.

I have been using the computer for some time already, and is getting slower. What should I do?

• Follow the “General tips for preventing problems” on page 75.

• Diagnose problems yourself by using the preinstalled diagnostic software. See “Diagnosing problems with

Lenovo Companion” on page 75.

• Check for recovery solutions in Chapter 8 “Recovery information” on page 93.

Print the following topics and keep them with your computer in case you are unable to access this

electronic user guide when necessary.

• “Installing the Windows 10 operating system” on page 57

• “Computer stops responding” on page 76

• “Power problems” on page 88

Using the special keys

Your computer has several special keys to help you work more easily and effectively.

1 Windows logo key

Press the Windows logo key to open the Start menu. For information about using the Windows logo key with

other keys, see the help information system of the Windows operating system.

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