Lenovo Flex 2 Pro-15 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 ..............................................................................................................7 Right‐side view............................................................................................................9 Bottom view .......................
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 1 2 3 4 6 5 Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from outside. Attention: • 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 Used for video communication or taking photos. b Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. c Display Provides visual output. d Wireless antennas Connects to the wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio signals. e Touch pad The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad, hotkeys, and function keys incorpo‐ rated into its standard keyboard. Numeric keypad 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 win‐ : Projects to a connected display. Refreshes the desktop or the cur‐ : Decreases display brightness. : dow. : rently active window.
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 . 2 1 2 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: Activate the system request.
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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 2 3 4 a AC power adapter jack Connects the AC power adapter. b Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat. 5 6 Attention: • Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. c USB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices. For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 8.
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 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 Right-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 a Kensington slot 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.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer b g Battery status indicator Indicator Battery status indicator 10 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. Slow blinking amber Charging The battery is being charged. When battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to white.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: 1 Hold the connector of the network cable and push the RJ‐45 cover down in the direction by arrow a . 2 Insert the connector into the RJ‐45 port in the direction by arrow b . 1 2 Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 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 The charms -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Charms are navigation buttons that let you control your Windows® 8.1 experience. Charms include: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. The Charms Bar is the menu that contains the charms. The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks, and are always available regardless of whichever app you are currently in.
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 for only a short time, put the computer to sleep.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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, do one of the following: • Open the charms bar and select Settings Power Shut down. • Right‐click the Start button in the lower‐left corner and select Shut down or sign out Shut down.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 • On the Start screen, click and select Shut down. Note: This operation depends on your BIOS settings. Please refer to the actual product.
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 20 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 a wireless network -----------------------------------Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: • Press to disable airplane mode. • Open the charms and select Settings to open the network configuration page. Then toggle the airplane mode switch to off.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Help and support ---------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select 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 donʹt 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. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy Management.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Other problems 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. I need to start the computer from a connected device, but the device does not appear on the boot device list.
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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.
