Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 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 ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Right-side view...............................
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3 3 4 2 5 6 Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. Attention: • When closing the display panel, be careful not to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer a Integrated camera (on select models) Use the camera for video communication. b Wireless LAN antennas Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals. c Wireless WAN antennas (on select models) Connect to a wireless WAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals. d Multi-touch screen Functions as the visual display as well as one of the two primary input methods.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Keyboard function keys You can access certain system settings quickly 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 Positioning the display panel The display panel can be opened to any angle up to 300 degrees. Notebook Mode Suitable for tasks that require a keyboard and mouse (such as creating documents, writing e-mails, and so on). Stand Mode (Theater Mode) Suitable for tasks that require little or no touch (such as viewing photos or playing videos). Attention: • Do not open the display with too much force, otherwise the panel or hinges may be damaged.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3 4 5 a Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. b AC power adapter jack Connect the AC power adapter here. c HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an external display. d USB port Connects to USB 3.0 devices.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices Your computer comes with two USB ports compatible with USB devices. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3 4 5 a Volume up button Increases the volume level. b Volume down button Decreases the volume level. c Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. d Battery status indicator Indicator Indicator status On (white) e USB port Charge status Meaning Charging The battery’s charge is greater than 80%.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 a 8 Speakers 1 Provide audio output.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time ---------------You may 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 fast 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 for a short time, 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: • Close the display panel.
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 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. Turns 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 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, then select Help. • Press Windows key + Fn + F1. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer.
Chapter 3. 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 the precautions when using your computer.
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is ROM-based software. It displays basic computer information and provides options for setting boot devices, security, hardware mode, and other preferences. How can I start the BIOS setup utility? To start the BIOS setup utility: 1 2 Shut down the computer. Press and hold Fn + F2 while the computer is starting up. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3.
Chapter 3. 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 3. 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 may have entered hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted. Check the power indicator. • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter to the computer, then press the Windows button or the Power button.
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Recharge the battery. • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for five seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.
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