Lenovo - IdeaPad 15.6" Laptop - AMD Ryzen 3 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Solid State Drive - Platinum Gray/IMR

Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6-Inch laptop, model number 81UT00EAUS. We are pleased to hear that the performance of the IdeaPad 15.6-Inch meets your computing needs so well. This is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its AMD Ryzen 3 3200U processor. This Dual-Core/Four-Thread processor has a base speed of 2.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.5GHz. This configuration has 8GB of DDR4-2400MHz RAM. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.

Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6-Inch laptop. You can correct the beeping issue while updating Windows 10 by adjusting the system microphone settings. Here is a link to instructions for doing this:  https://www.howto-connect.com/how-to-fix-beep-sound-while-installing-updates-in-windows-10/

The Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6 laptop, model number 81UT00EAUS, ships with a 300p web cam and microphone built in. Be sure you have the latest driver update for this web cam to get the best possible performance. Here is a link to a new driver update for your web cam that may help performance:
https://download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles/9u4c05af0a50.exe

Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6-Inch laptop, model number 81UT00EAUS. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the IdeaPad 15.6 meets your computing needs so well. This is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its AMD Ryzen 3 3200U processor. This Dual-Core/Four-Thread processor has a base speed of 2.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.5GHz. This configuration has 8GB of DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB solid state hard drive. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.

Thank you for choosing the lenovo IdeaPad 15.6-Inch Laptop, model number 81UT00EAUS. We are pleased to hear that the value, features and performance of the IdeaPad 15.6 meets your computing needs so well. This is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its AMD Ryzen 3 3200U processor. This Dual-Core/Four-Thread processor has a base speed of 2.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.5GHz. This configuration has 8GB of DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB solid state hard drive. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.

Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6-Inch Laptop. Regarding the performance of the webcam, be sure your drivers are up to date. Here is a link to a new driver update for your web cam that may help performance:
https://download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles/9u4c05af0a50.exe. This model ships with a 2CELL_35WH_INTERNAL, Lithium Polymer Battery, with a battery life of up to 4 hours, depending on the work the device is performing. Streaming a movie is a high workload process and will drain the battery at a faster rate. Be sure Battery Conservation Mode is turned off. This power setting is for laptops that are plugged in all the time. It prolongs overall battery life by only charging the battery to 60-percent. If Battery Conservation Mode is not turned on, here are some tips for extending battery life within Windows 10:  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20443/windows-10-battery-saving-tips

Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6-Inch laptop, model number 81UT00EAUS. We are pleased to hear that the performance of the IdeaPad 15.6 laptop meets your computing needs so well. This is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its AMD Ryzen 3 3200U processor. This Dual-Core/Four-Thread processor has a base speed of 2.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.5GHz. This configuration has 8GB of DDR4-2400MHz RAM with a 256GB solid state hard drive. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost. We always recommend you check the requirements and compatibility of any software/games you will be installing on your new computer, before you invest in any computer. Be sure your new computer can support the software/games you will need to use.

Regarding changing the power management settings to prevent the screen from dimming when on battery: Go to Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Power Options. Click on Change plan settings next to your active power plan. Click on Change advanced power settings. Scroll down to Display, then under Enable adaptive brightness, switch it off for both the battery and plugged in modes. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost. Here is a link to instructions for switching from Windows 10 S-Mode to Windows 10 Home:  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4456067/windows-10-switch-out-of-s-mode