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Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
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1 | Integrated camera (on select models) | Use the camera for video communication. | |
2 | Built-in microphones | Capture sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. | |
3 | Multi-touch screen | The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Multi-touch function is available on this display. | |
4 | Touch pad | The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse. Touch pad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move. Touch pad buttons: The functions of the left/right side correspond to those of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse. | |
5 | Wireless LAN antennas | Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals. |
Note: You can enable/disable the touch pad by pressing F6 (
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You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.
Note: If you changed the Hotkey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility, you will need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey.
Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + PgUp: | Activates the Home function. |
Fn + PgDn: | Activates the End function. |
The display panel can be opened to any angle up to 360 degrees.
Suitable for tasks that require a keyboard and mouse (such as creating documents, writing e-mails, and so on).
Suitable for tasks that require little or no touch (such as viewing photos or playing videos).
Suitable for tasks that require touching the screen often (such as surfing the Web, playing games, and so on).
Suitable for tasks that require limited interaction with the touch screen (such as displaying graphs or PowerPoint presentations).
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Note: The keyboard and touch pad are automatically locked when the screen is opened beyond 190 degrees (approximately).
1 | 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. For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased. |
2 | AC power adapter jack | Connects to the AC power adapter. |
3 | USB port | Connects to USB devices. |
4 | Memory card slot | Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. |
5 | Combo audio jack | Connects to headsets |
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6 | Rotation loc | Keeps the screen locked in portrait or landscape button orientation. Locking the screen rotation will disable the gravity sensing function, thereby preventing the screen from changing its orientation automatically depending upon the angle at which it is held. |
7 | Volume down button | Decreases the volume level. |
8 | Volume up button | Increases the volume level. |
You can rotate the display panel to your preferred orientation.
Note: The screen rotation lock button will be disabled in notebook mode.
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 has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after it has been connected, and then installs the driver automatically. However, some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting. Check the documentation provided by the device's manufacturer before connecting the device.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring data to that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the Windows notification area to remove the device before disconnecting.
Note: If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source before connecting it. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized.
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
Notes:
Inserting a memory card
Insert the memory card until it touches the bottom of the slot.
Removing a memory card
Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption.
Indicator | Indicator status | Meaning |
Battery status indicator | On (solid white) | The battery has more than 20% charge. |
Solid amber | The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. | |
Fast blinking amber | The battery has less than 5% charge. | |
Slow blinking amber | The battery is being charged. When battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to white. | |
Slow blinking white | The battery has between 20% and 80% charge and is still charging. When the battery reaches 80% charge the light will stop blinking, but charging will continue until the battery is fully charged. | |
Power status indicator | On (solid white) | The computer is powered on. |
Blinking | The computer is in sleep mode. | |
Off | The computer is powered off. |
To insert a network cable, do the following:
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below:
Windows 8.1 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start screen and the Windows desktop.
To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following:
To switch from the desktop to the Start screen, do one of the following:
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.
To display the charms, do one of the following:
Search charm
The Search charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for, including settings, files, Web images, Web videos, etc.
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.
Settings charm
The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks, such as setting the volume or shutting down the computer. Also, you can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when on the Desktop screen.
When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.
If you will be away from your computer for only 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:
Note: Put your computer to sleep before you move it. Moving your computer while the hard disk drive is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data.
To wake the computer, do one of the following:
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:
Note: This operation depends on your BIOS settings. Please refer to the actual product.
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.
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. ![]() | 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 right-clicking with a mouse. |
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. ( |
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 the 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. ![]() | 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. If you have an app currently open, you can also:
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![]() | Swiping in from the left edge can:
If there is more than one currently open app, you can:
Swiping in from the right edge of the screen displays the charms. |
To enable wireless functions, do one of the following:
After wireless has been enabled, the computer will automatically scan for available wireless networks and display them in the wireless network list. To connect to a wireless network, click the network name in the list, and then click Connect.
Note: Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for connection. To connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet service provider (ISP) for the security key or passphrase.
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:
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.
Note: Windows 8.1 also provides an app, Help+Tips. You can find it on the Start screen, to learn more information on new features of Windows 8.1.
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.
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You can back up the system partition to an image file. This image file can be used to restore the system partition. To back up the system partition:
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You can choose to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back-up point. To restore the system partition:
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If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system:
This section lists frequently asked questions by category.
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.
Where can I find the hardware specifications for my computer?
You can find hardware specification for your computer on the printed flyers which came with your computer.
Where can I find warranty information?
For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer.
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 C partition of your hard disk. If you cannot find the installation program there, you can also download it from the Lenovo consumer support website.
Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer?
If your computer is preinstalled with a Windows operating system, Lenovo provides drivers for all the hardware devices that you need on the C partition of your hard disk. You can also download the latest device drivers from the Lenovo consumer support website.
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:
When do I need to restore the system to its factory status?
Use this feature when the operating system fails to start up. If there is critical data on the system partition, back it up before starting recovery.
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:
How can I change the boot mode?
There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy Support. To change the boot mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy Support on the boot menu.
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 operating system, such as Windows, Linux or Dos, etc (that is, any operating system before Windows 8) on your computer, you must change the boot mode to Legacy Support. The legacy operating system, such as Windows, Linux or Dos, etc cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode.
How can I contact the customer support center?
See "Getting help and service" in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. |
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When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on a blank screen. |
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The screen goes blank while the computer is on. |
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The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer immediately turns off. |
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The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on. |
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The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work. |
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The screen is blank. |
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The screen is unreadable or distorted. |
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Incorrect characters appear on the screen. |
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No sound can be heard from the speakers even when the volume is turned up. |
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Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. |
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Your computer does not respond. |
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The connected external device does not work. |
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