Lenovo IdeaTab K3011W User Guide v1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. Notes Before using the product, be sure to read Important Safety and Handling Information 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 another operating system, some operations may not apply to you.
First Edition (July 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925. Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Tablet front view Tablet left-side view Tablet right-side view Tablet top view Tablet bottom view Dock front view Dock right-side view Chapter 2.
Getting to know your computer Tablet front view Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. 1 2 3 Integrated camera Wireless LAN antennas Multi-touch screen Use the camera for video communication and taking photos. Connect to the wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio. Functions as both the visual display as well as one of the two primary input methods. Note: For details, see “Touch screen operation”.
1 2 3 Screen rotation lock button Volume button Speaker Keeps the screen locked in portrait or landscape orientation. Increases/Decreases volume level. Provides audio output. BACK TO TOP Tablet right-side view 1 2 3 Speaker Micro HDMI port Combo audio jack Provides audio output. Connects to devices with HDMI inputs such as a TV or an external display. Connects to headsets. Notes: The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
1 2 Power button Power status indicator (on tablet) Symbol Press this button to turn on the computer. Indicator status On (solid white) The tablet is connected to the AC adapter and is fully charged. On (solid amber) The tablet is charging. Blinking (white and amber alternately) Off 3 Meaning Micro SD card slot The tablet is connected to the AC adapter, but the charging process has been paused. There may be a problem with the battery or battery connection.
4 Use the micro SD prying pin to pull out the micro SD card. 5 Close the slot cover. Note: Before removing the micro SD card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption.
1 Tablet-docking latch Connects the tablet to the dock and keeps the tablet secured in place. Note: For details, see “Combination of tablet and dock”. 2 Multi-function connector Connects to the AC power adapter, the USB cable or the dock. BACK TO TOP Dock Front view 1 Tablet-docking latch Attaches the tablet to the dock keeping the tablet secured in place. Note: For details, see “Combination of tablet and dock”. 2 Tablet connector Connects the tablet to the dock.
Note: For details, see “Combination of tablet and dock”. 3 Tablet release button (spring loaded) Press and hold the spring-loaded button to release the tablet and detach it from the dock. Note: For details, see “Detaching the tablet”. 4 5 Keypad Touchpad The keypad functions as a conventional keyboard. The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. Touchpad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move.
Frequently used Windows Hotkey To use the Windows hotkey function, press and hold Windows key 1 ; then press one of the hotkeys. Windows key Toggles between displaying the Start screen and the most recently opened app. (If there are no currently open apps, it will alternate between the Start screen and the desktop.) Windows key + Fn + F1 Opens Windows Help and Support. Windows key + C Opens the Charms. Windows key + D Displays the desktop. Windows key + E Opens Windows Explorer.
Docks a currently open Windows store app on the right side of the screen. (press Windows Windows key + . (period) key + . (period) + Shift to dock to the left) Windows key + Enter Opens Narrator (press Windows key + Enter + Alt to open Windows Media Center - if installed) Windows key + Spacebar Switches the input language and the keyboard layout. Windows key + Tab Cycles through the Windows store app history. Windows key + Esc Exits the Magnifier.
Blinking (amber) The battery’s charge is less than 10%. Off The dock is disconnected from the AC adapter. Connecting USB devices The dock comes with two USB ports compatible with USB devices. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port, 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.
Notebook Mode Attaching the tablet To connect the tablet to the dock, insert it into the tablet slot in the direction shown by arrow 1 until it clicks into place.
Detaching the tablet To remove the tablet from the dock, press and hold the spring-loaded tablet relase button 1 , while carefully lifting the tablet in the direction shown by the arrow 2 . Note: Be careful not to damage the connector when attaching or detaching the tablet.
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 upon how you hold the tablet. To prevent automatic orientation, press the screen rotation lock button. It is located on the left edge of the tablet. (See below illustration).
Configuring the operating system for the first time You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below: Accepting the end user license agreement Configuring the Internet connection Registering the operating system Creating a user account BACK TO TOP Operating system interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start screen and the Windows desktop.
Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find whatever you are looking for, including apps, settings and files. 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, such as digital cameras, TVs, or printers.
BACK TO TOP 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. (Notebook mode only) Press the power button.
2 Select Power # Shutdown. 3 Insert the micro SD card until it clicks into place. 4 Close the slot cover. BACK TO TOP Touch screen operation The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using the multi-touch screen, or (when docked) like a traditional notebook computer, using the keyboard and touchpad. Multi-touch gestures You can touch the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of tasks.
Performs an action, such as starting an app, opening a link, or performing a command. Similar to left-clicking with a mouse. Press and hold Press your finger down and leave it there for a moment. Allows you to see detailed information before selecting an action. Can also open a menu with more options. Similar to rightclicking with a mouse. Pinch Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen. Zooms in and out on visual apps, such as pictures and maps.
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. Can also move an object or be used to draw or write, depending upon app. Similar to pressing and holding to pan and to scrolling with a mouse. Swipe Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center.
displays a task bar on the bottom of the screen with app commands, including save, edit, and delete. If you have an app currently open, you, can also: Swipe from the top edge to halfway down the screen without lifting your finger to dock that app on the left or right side of the screen. This allows you to keep two apps open simultaneously in a split-screen format. Swipe from the top edge straight down to the bottom edge of the screen continuously without lifting your finger to close the currently open app.
BACK TO TOP Connecting to wireless LAN Enabling wireless connection To enable the wireless function, do one of the following: Press F7. (Notebook mode only) Open the Charms and select Settings # to open the Network configuration page, and then make sure that the Airplane mode switch is toggled to Off. Connecting to a wireless LAN After wireless has been enabled, the computer will automatically scan for available wireless networks and display them in the wireless LAN network list.
Introduction Push-button Reset is a built-in recovery tool that allows users to restore their operating system to its original state while preserving their data and important customizations, without the need to back up their data in advance.
You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer. You can also get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More to explore. BACK TO TOP CHAPTER 3 Battery management Battery charging policy The following describes the battery charging policy of the computer. Charge status Charging (when connected to the AC adapter and an electrical power source) Not charging (when disconnected from the AC adapter) Mode Charge logic Tablet only Charges the tablet.
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 Important Safety and Handling Information which came with your computer contains safety precautions for using your computer. Read and follow all the precautions when using your computer.
appears, and the computer immediately turns off. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on. Make sure that: - The battery is charged. - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. Storage and operating temperature depends upon the actual temperature. Avoid subjecting your computer to extreme temperatures (below 5°C/41°F or above 35°C/95°F). Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced.
Your computer does not respond. To turn off your computer, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC 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. The connected external device does not work. Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB while the computer power is on.
