Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15.6in i5 8GB 256GB Laptop + M365 Bundle

Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. Then restart the computer.

• Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine.
• Lenovo Support Web site at https://support.lenovo.com.

Your computer may have Flip to Start enabled. Many Lenovo notebook computers include a sensor that can detect the angle at which the lid is opened. When you open the lid, the sensor can detect this behavior. If Flip to Start is enabled, the computer will respond by starting up automatically. 

If you don’t like this feature, you can disable it. Flip to Start can be enabled and disabled in: 

• Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo Smart Engine.
• Firmware Setup Utility.

The most common causes for frequent buffering include: - 

• A slow or unstable internet connection.
• A poor-quality Wi-Fi signal.
• Network congestion or high bandwidth usage.
• Outdated apps or an old device.
• Streaming in higher video quality than your internet connection can handle.

Try the following steps: - 

• Pause the video/game for a few seconds to let it build up enough data to resume.
• Lower the streaming quality from 1080p to 720p.
• Close other apps or devices to reduce bandwidth usage.
• Use a wired ethernet connection.
• Move close to your router if you are using a Wi-Fi connection.
• Restart your router.
• Check if there is an update for the streaming app or your devices firmware.

Below is a general guide: 

• Standard Definition: 3-4 Mbps.
• High Definition: 5-8 Mbps.
• 4K/Ultra HD: 15-25 Mbps.

Possible reasons for your streaming still buffering are: - 

• Inconsistent internet speed.
• Wi-Fi signal keeps dropping.
• The ISP (Internet service provider) or streaming service is overloaded.
• Device performance issues (E.g., overheating, low memory).

Try the following: - 

• Run an internet speed test using for example Speedtest.net.
• Try streaming on a different device.
• Use a different streaming platform (E.g., YouTube).