A:AnswerYes. You can use a universal USB 3.0 docking station like this one, there are many varieties, this is just one example: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/kensington-usb-c-and-usb-3-0-universal-docking-station/6259403.p?skuId=6259403
A:AnswerThere is a 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 365 included as part of the Windows 10 operating system. In order to keep the program active after the trial period, you will need to purchase a product key. You will not need to download any additional software.
A:AnswerThe Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17 Laptop, model number 81WF004CUS, is not user upgradable. A certified technician must do all of the work, so as to not void the warranty. This configuration 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. The User can switch out of S-Mode to Windows 10 Home version if they choose to. This configuration ships with 8GB (4GB OnBoard + 4GB DIMM) RAM installed. Your certified technician can replace the 4GB RAM stick within the one RAM memory slot with an 8GB stick of DDR4-2666MHz RAM for a system total RAM of 12GB DDR4-2666MHz RAM. There is a 2.5-Inch 5400RPM mechanical 1TB hard drive installed. Your certified technician can replace this hard drive with a compatible model. We recommend you consult with your certified technician about your upgrade options.
A:AnswerAll you will need to do is sign in to your Microsoft Office Account that you have established with the purchased copy of Microsoft Office. You may need to insert the Product Activation Code at initial sign in to the installed copy of Microsoft Office within this laptop's copy of Windows 10 S-Mode. To install any APPs not available through the Microsoft Store, like Google Chrome Browser, you will need to switch out of S-Mode. 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
A:AnswerThe Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17 Laptop, model number 81WF004CUS, is a general purpose configuration laptop. Whether it will play specific games will depend on the requirements and compatibility of the specific games. This model ships with the Windows 10 S-Mode 64-bit 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 recommend you check with the specific game's software publisher's web sites for the specific games you want to play, for their compatibility with Windows 10 S-Mode 64-bit operating system and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration.
A:AnswerThat really will depend on the requirements and compatibility of the specific game. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17 Laptop, model number 81WF004CUS, ships with the Windows 10 S-Mode 64-bit 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 recommend you check with the specific game's software publisher's web site for their compatibility with Windows 10 S-Mode 64-bit operating system and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration.
A:AnswerYou can use a universal USB 3.0 docking station like this one from a Best Buy advertising partner: https://plugable.com/products/ud-3900?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI57Li7eqK8gIVA2-GCh3c2A3KEAYYAiABEgJNsvD_BwE
A:AnswerThe product dimensions of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17 laptop, model number 81WF004CUS are - (WxDxH) - 15.83 x 11.07 x 0.78 inches. The laptop weighs 4.85 lbs.
A:AnswerThe Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17 Laptop, model number 81WF004CUS, is not user upgradable. A certified technician must do all of the work, so as to not void the warranty. This model ships with 1TB HDD 5400rpm 2.5 inch mechanical hard drive. The maximum supported storage support within this configuration is: Up to 2 drives, 1x 2.5 inch HDD + 1x M.2 2242/2280 SSD: 2.5 inch HDD up to 1TB Plus M.2 2242 SSD up to 512GB or M.2 2280 SSD up to 512GB. We recommend you consult your certified technician about your storage upgrade options.
