Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D User Guide en-US Rev. AA00 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® 8.1. If you are using other Windows operating systems, 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 ..............................................................................................................9 Right-side view..........................................................................................................13 Bottom view ........................
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D b ab c d f e Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from outside. Attention: • 2 Do not open the display panel beyond 300 degrees. 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 Use the camera for video communication. b Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. Note: Some models only have one built-in microphone. c Wireless antennas Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio. d Display Provides brilliant visual output. e Touch pad The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a numeric keypad (Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D only) incorporated into its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. : Mutes/unmutes the sound. Enables/disables airplane : mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Switches the active program. : Increases the volume level. Turns on/off the backlight of : the display. Closes the currently active : window. Projects to a connected : display. Refreshes the desktop or the : currently active window. Decreases display : brightness.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a ; then press one of the function keys b .
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Home: Activate the pause function. Fn + End: Activate the break function. Fn + PgUp: Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + PgDn (Flex 2-14/ Activate the insert function. Flex 2-14D): Fn + PgDn (Flex 2-15/ Activate the system request. Flex 2-15D): Fn + Space (on select Turn on/off the keyboard backlight.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Positioning the display panel 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 display panel or hinges may be damaged.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D a b c d e fg a AC power adapter Connects the AC power adapter. jack b Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat. Attention: • Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. c HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D a b a Kensington slot c d e f g Attach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use. You can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission. For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased. b AC power adapter Connects the AC power adapter.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. 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 is installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently a . 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port b . a b Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D a a Memory card slot bc d e Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 17.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer b Battery status indicator c Power button Indicator Battery status indicator Power status indicator Press this button to turn on the computer. Indicator status Charge Status Meaning On (solid white) Discharging The battery has more than 20% charge. Solid amber Discharging The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. Fast blinking amber Charging/ Discharging The battery has less than 5% charge.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D a b c a Novo button d ef When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Note: For details, see “Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system” on page 30. b Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 17. c USB ports Connect to USB devices.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer e Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. f Battery status indicator Indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator 16 Indicator status Charge Status Meaning On (solid white) — The computer is powered on. Blinking — The computer is in sleep mode. Off — The computer is powered off. On (solid white) Discharging The battery has more than 20% charge. Solid amber Discharging The battery has between 5% and 20% charge.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory card: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Attention: • • Insert only one card in the slot at a time. This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Inserting a memory card Slide a memory card in until it clicks into place.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D a b a Ventilation slots Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. b Speakers Provide audio output.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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 8.1 Charms and the charms bar --------------------------------------------------Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly. Charms include: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. The charms bar is the menu that contains the charms. 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 8.1 Share charm The Share charm lets you 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 allows you to connect or send files to any external devices, including the devices to play, print, and project.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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 24 Tasks performed Tap Tap once on an item.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 (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 8.1 (continued) Frequently used gestures Swipe Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center. Tasks performed 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 New, Refresh, and other commands.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 (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 8.1 Connecting to wireless LAN --------------------------------------------------Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: • Press F7 ( ) to disable the Airplane mode if the mode is enabled. • Open the charms, select Settings → to open the Network configuration page. Toggle the Airplane mode switch to Off.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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 F1 or Fn + F1 (depending on your keyboard layout). You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer.
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required. Notes: • If your computer is preinstalled with an operating system other than Windows, OneKey Recovery system is not available.
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If Windows cannot be started, follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Press the Novo button. From the Novo button menu, select System recovery and press Enter.
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 the precautions when using your computer.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails? If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the following steps: 1 Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process. 2 Check to see if the destination media is damaged.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting When do I need to change the boot mode? The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI mode. If you need to install a legacy Windows operating system (that is, any operating system before Windows 8) on your computer, you must change the boot mode to Legacy Support. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. • If the screen is blank, make sure that: - The AC power adapter is connected to the computer, and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. - The computer power is on. (Press the power button again for confirmation.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen. • Are the operating system or programs installed correctly? If they are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. BIOS password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password. • If you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up. • Make sure that: - The mute function is off. - The combo audio jack is not used. - The speaker is selected as the playback device. Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy Management.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems 38 Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the battery pack and the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Disable the sleep timer when you are working on the network.
Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions Note: The illustrations used in this appendix are from the Lenovo Fllex 2 -14, unless otherwise stated. Replacing the keyboard -----------------------------------------------------------------------To replace the keyboard, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer, then disconnect the AC power adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the screw a .
Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions 4 Turn the computer over and open the display, lift the keyboard in the direction shown by arrow b . b 5 Remove the keyboard from the keyboard bezel and turn the keyboard over.
Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions 6 Pull the keyboard connector slot cover upward as shown by arrow c , detach the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector in the direction shown by arrow d . Note: A shown in the figure is only applicable to the models with keyboard backlight. c d c A 7 8 9 0 A B C d Install a new keyboard. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard connector. Press the keyboard connector slot cover downward.
Appendix. CRU (Customer Replaceable Units) instructions Removing the optical drive (Flex 2-15/2-15D only) ----------To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the keyboard. For details, see “Replacing the keyboard” on page 39. 2 Remove the screw shown in the illustration a . 3 Gently pull the optical drive out b . a b The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, and informs you of where to find replacement instructions.
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©Lenovo China 2014 en-US Rev. AA00 Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
