The following table contains Windows frequently used settings. You can learn the basics and start working with Windows right away.
To configure settings, type the corresponding keywords in the Windows search box and select the best match. Follow the on-screen instructions to customize settings.
| Functions | Descriptions | Search by keywords |
|---|---|---|
| Control Panel | View or change Windows settings, including hardware and software setup and configuration. | Control Panel |
| Connect to Wi-Fi networks | For models with a wireless LAN module, you can connect your
computer to a Wi-Fi network. Click the network icon in the Windows
notification area, and then select a network for connection. Note: The wireless LAN module on your computer may support different standards.
For some countries or regions, use of 802.11ax may be disabled according
to local regulations.
|
Wi-Fi |
| Connect to wired networks | For models with an Ethernet connector, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a wired network. | Ethernet |
| Airplane mode | Airplane mode is a convenient setting to turn all wireless communications of your computer on and off. You may need to turn it on when boarding an airplane. | Airplane mode |
| Night light mode | Night light is a switch in Windows that you can turn on and
off. When it is turned on, your screen shows warmer colors and the
amount of emitted blue light is reduced. Enabling night light reduces
the chances of developing eye fatigue or eye strain. Note: For more
guidance on reducing eye fatigue or eye strain, go to https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/visual-fatigue.
|
Night light |
| Adjust color temperature | If night light mode is turned on, you can adjust the color
temperature of the screen. Note: Selected Lenovo computers are low
blue light certified using night light mode and color temperature
settings available in the pre-installed operating system. These computers
are tested with night light turned on and color temperature set to
48 or greater.
|
Night light |
| Windows Update | Microsoft periodically releases feature and security updates
to the Windows operating system. Updates that are applicable to your
Windows version are downloaded automatically when your computer is
connected to the Internet. When updates are downloaded, you are prompted
to restart the computer to install these updates. You can also manually
check if there are available updates for the installed version of
Windows. Attention: Only use Windows Update to download
and install updates. Updates downloaded from other sources may include
security risks.
|
Windows Update |
| Functions | Descriptions | Search by keywords |
|---|---|---|
| Set up face recognition | For models with a Windows Hello-compatible infrared camera, you can set up face recognition to sign in with your face. | Sign-in options |
| Enroll your fingerprint | For models with a fingerprint reader, you can enroll your fingerprint for Windows sign-in. | Sign-in options |