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This article answers the following questions: where is the Novo button, what is the NOVO button, and what can you do with the button.

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Where is the NOVO button?

The Novo button is either a small button or pinhole with a backwards arrow icon next to it that resembles an upside down U .

The Novo button is usually located on the side or near the power button of the machine. To press the button, use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object with a sharp tip) and gently press the Novo button.

On some models, the button is located on the right-side or left-side of the laptop.

​Note: The Novo button may be located at different places on different models. If you cannot find the button using the previous information, see the User Guide for a detailed reference. Please go to Lenovo official support website, and search to find your model's user guide.

What is the NOVO button?

The Novo button comes with Lenovo Onekey recovery software. This allows you to enter Lenovo Onekey recovery if the PC fails to boot normally. Under the Novo Button Menu, there are options to perform system recovery, enter the BIOS, or configure the boot menu. The button menu varies based on different software versions. Refer to the following snapshot for details.

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What can I do with the NOVO button?

In Windows, the button can be used to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery. Use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object with a sharp tip) to gently press the Novo button with the upside down U or double-click the OneKey Recovery icon. If Windows does not start, press the Novo button in shut down state, and use System Recovery or One Key Recovery. You can also perform a normal startup, enter the BIOS, or configure the boot menu. The button menu will vary based on different software versions.

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Potential circumstances where using the Novo button may be necessary:

• System freeze or lockup
• Corrupted operating system
• Driver or software conflict
• Persistent hardware issues
• When you need to enter BIOS/UEFI or access advanced startup options, such as Safe Mode or System Restore

To learn more about Lenovo OneKey Recovery, see the following: Popular Topics: Lenovo OneKey Recovery (OKR).

For Lenovo All-in-ones, there is no NOVO button. To run Lenovo Onekey Rescue choose one of the options:

• Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after turning on the computer until entering Lenovo Rescue System, then select OneKey Recovery.
• System Recovery software in Windows module.

For Miix tablets, there is no Novo button:

To recover system, click here.

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