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Page 1: User Guide
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 10 User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer. - Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..................1 Top view ................................. 1 Left-side view ..............................5 Right-side view.............................. 7 Bottom view ..............................8 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8....................9 Configuring the operating system for the first time ................9 Operating system interfaces ........................ -
Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally. - Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera (on Use the camera for video communication. select models) Wireless LAN Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals. antennas Wireless WAN Connect to a wireless WAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
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Page 7: Keyboard Function Keys
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Keyboard function keys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys. Enables/disables Airplane Mutes/unmutes the sound. mode. Displays all currently active Decreases the volume level. apps. Turns on/off the backlight of Increases the volume level. -
Page 8: Notebook Mode
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). -
Page 9: Left-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. -
Page 10: Connecting Usb 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. -
Page 11: Right-Side View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Volume up button Increases the volume level. -
Page 12: Bottom View
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Speakers Provide audio output. -
Page 13: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 8
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. The configuration process may include the procedures below: •... -
Page 14: The Charms
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. - Page 15 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.
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Page 16: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down
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 ... - Page 17 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: Open the charms, and then select Settings ...
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Page 18: Touch Screen Operation
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. - Page 19 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.
- Page 20 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.
- Page 21 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: •...
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Page 22: Connecting To Wireless Lan
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. -
Page 23: Help And Support
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. -
Page 24: Chapter 3. Troubleshooting
Where are the installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software (desktop software)? Your computer did not come with installation discs for Lenovo preinstalled software. If you need to reinstall any preinstalled software, you can find the installation program on the D partition of your hard disk. -
Page 25: Bios Setup Utility
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. Getting help and service” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Power-on. - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. -
Page 27: Sound Problems
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting The computer does not return • If the computer does not return from sleep mode, it may from sleep mode and the have entered hibernation mode automatically because the computer does not work. battery is depleted. Check the power indicator. •... -
Page 28: Battery Problems
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down • Recharge the battery. before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button respond. -
Page 29: Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. - Page 30 en-US Rev. AA00...
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