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.
Table: Basic 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 RJ45 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 Minimizing 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 Updates | 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 Updates |
Windows Help information
If the on-screen instructions cannot solve your problem, refer to the following to get the online Windows help information.
- Type Get Help or Tips in the Windows search box and then press Enter. When the app opens, type the problem description and select the matched result.
- Visit https://support.microsoft.com. Enter what you are looking for in the search box and get search results.