Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 10 User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows® 8. If you are using another Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you. • The features described in this guide are common to most models.
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................... 1 Top view ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Left-side view ................................................................................................................................................ 3 Front view ...................................
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 3 4 5 Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. a Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. b Wireless WAN antennas (on select models) Connect to a wireless WAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Screen orientation You can rotate the display panel to your preferred orientation. The orientation of the display automatically changes (alternating between portrait and landscape modes) depending on how you hold it.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a Volume up button Increases volume level. b Volume down button Decreases volume level. c Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. d Micro SD card slot Accepts a micro SD card (not supplied).
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 a Power button 2 When the computer is off, you can: • Press and release this button to show the current charge ( on the screen. It will turn off 10 seconds later. • Press this button for three seconds to turn on the computer. ) When the computer is on, you can: • Press this button to turn on/off the backlight of the LCD screen.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 a Speakers Provides audio output.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Folio case top view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 Note: To clean folio case, wipe with a damp cloth. Household wax spray restores factory shine. a Folio case connector b Keyboard 6 Connects the tablet to the folio case.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Keyboard function keys You can access certain system settings by pressing the appropriate function keys. : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Displays all currently active apps. : Increases the volume level. : Turns on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. : Closes the currently active window. : Toggles the display between the computer and an external device.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Combination of tablet and folio case Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 10 is not only a tablet. It can be combined with a folio case and used as a notebook computer. Attaching the tablet To connect the tablet to the folio case: 1 Align the connector of the folio case with the tablet in the direction shown by arrow a. 1 2 Guide the tablet in the direction shown by arrows b and c then snap into place.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Detaching the tablet To remove the tablet from the folio case: 1 Press the top corners of the folio case in the direction shown by arrows a and b. 1 2 2 Remove the tablet in the direction shown by arrow c.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time --------------You might need to configure the operating system when it is first used.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 The charms ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks, and are always available regardless of which app you are currently in. To display the charms, do one of the following: • Move the pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner until the charms bar is displayed.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Share charm The Share charm enables you to send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm enables you to connect or send files to any external devices, such as digital cameras, TVs, or printers.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ------------------When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away from your computer briefly, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it to resume use, bypassing the startup process. To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: • Press the Power button.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer: 1 Open the charms, and then select Settings 1 2 Select Power 2 14 Shut down. .
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Touch screen operation -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using the multi-touch screen, or like a traditional notebook computer, using the keyboard and touch pad. Multi-touch gestures You can touch the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of tasks. Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Tap Tap once on an item.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Zoom Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen. Zooms in and out on visual apps, such as pictures and maps. Can also jump to the beginning or end of a list. Rotate Place two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand. Rotates an object (Note: Not all items can be rotated, depending upon the app.). Slide Drag your finger across the screen. Pans or scrolls through lists and pages.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swipe Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center. Swiping down from the top edge or up from the bottom edge displays a task bar on the bottom of the screen with app commands, including save, edit, and delete.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swiping in from the left edge can: • Bring in and open an app currently running in the background. If there is more than one currently open app, you can: • Swipe in from the left to bring in an app and, without lifting your finger, push that app quickly back off the left edge of the screen. This displays a list of the apps currently running in the background.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to wireless LAN -------------------------------------------------------------------------Enabling wireless connection To confirm that Airplane mode is disabled, go to the desktop and check the notification area. If you see the icon displayed on the lower right, then Airplane mode is on. Otherwise, wireless function is enabled. Note: Airplane mode should be disabled by default.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 For best wireless performance, hold the computer as shown below.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Help and support ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have any problems using the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select the Settings charm. Select Help. • Press Fn + F1 ( ) (located on the folio case). You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer.
Chapter 3. Recovery system Introduction Push-button reset is a built-in recovery tool that enables users to restore their operating system to its original state. This preserves their data and important customizations, without the need to back up their data in advance. The following Push-button reset features are available to users from multiple locations within Windows: Refreshing the computer Fixes software problems by reinstalling the factory default configuration.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------This section lists frequently asked questions by category. Finding information What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer? The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your computer contains safety precautions for using your computer. Read and follow all precautions during use.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 1. The following section only describes problems that might negate the need to refer to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 1. Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work. • If the computer does not return from sleep mode, it might be because the battery is depleted. • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter to the computer. Then press the Windows button or the Power button. • If your computer is powered-off, connect the AC power adapter to the computer. Then press the Power button to resume operation.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status icon shows it is empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status icon shows it is empty. • Recharge the battery. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • For details, see “Recovery system” on page 22. Recovery System problems Failure to restore system partition to factory default. • The system partition (e.g.
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