Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system. Lenovo E73z, 10Bl

Symptom

The operating system does not start.

Action

Verify that:

• The startup sequence includes the device where the operating system resides.

Usually, the operating system is on the hard disk drive. For more information,

see “Selecting a startup device” on page 57.

Verify that no keys are stuck.

The computer beeps multiple times before the operating system starts.

Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system

On the Windows operating system, you can view and change computer settings through Control Panel. To access Control Panel on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system, do one of the following:

• From the desktop

1. Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms.

2. Click Settings .

3. Click Control Panel .

• From the Start screen

– For Windows 8:

1. Move the pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms.

2. Click Search .

3. On the Apps screen, scroll to the right side, and click Control Panel in the Windows System section.

– For Windows 8.1:

1. Click the arrow icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen to go to the Apps screen.

2. Scroll to the right side, and click Control Panel in the Windows System section.

Troubleshooting procedure

Use the following procedure as a starting point for diagnosing problems you are experiencing with your computer:

1. Verify that the cables for all attached devices are connected correctly and securely.

2. Verify that all attached devices that require ac power are connected to properly grounded, functioning electrical outlets.

3. Verify that all attached devices are enabled in the BIOS settings of your computer. For more information

about accessing and changing the BIOS settings, refer to your Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 55.

4. Go to the “Troubleshooting” on page 37 and follow the instructions for the type of problem you are

experiencing. If the Troubleshooting information does not help you resolve a problem, continue with the next step.

5. Try using a previously captured configuration to see if a recent change to hardware or software settings has caused a problem. Before restoring a previous configuration, capture your current configuration in case the older configuration settings do not solve the problem or have adverse affects. To restore a captured configuration, do the following:

• For Windows 7: Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ System and Security ➙ System ➙ System

Protection ➙ System Restore .

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