Instant Media Mode - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 User Manual

Instant Media Mode

If your computer is preinstalled with an Instant Media Mode card, the computer supports Instant Media
Mode. You can quickly switch between the Windows 7 operating system and Instant Media Mode depending
on your needs.
Instant Media Mode provides the following benefits for you:
• Much longer battery life
In Instant Media Mode, the computer consumes much less power; therefore, it can maximize your
battery life.
• WiFi connectivity
A WiFi adapter is integrated in the Instant Media Mode card for wireless Internet access.
Notes:
• When the computer is turned on, the Windows 7 operating system is active.
• When you are using the Window 7 operating system, the Instant Media Mode card is displayed as a
USB mass storage drive in Computer. You can double-click the drive letter to access the data stored
on the card.
• In Instant Media Mode, external devices, such as the external monitor, USB mouse, and external
keyboard, are disabled.
• To shut down your computer, you need to return to the Windows 7 operating system environment.
Entering and exiting Instant Media Mode
Your computer comes with an Instant Media Mode Launcher gadget on the desktop of the Windows 7
operating system. Applications in Instant Media Mode are listed on the Instant Media Mode Launcher menu.
To enter Instant Media Mode, click an option on the Instant Media Mode Launcher menu. The application
will start, and you will be in Instant Media Mode.
In Instant Media Mode, you can see a status bar at the top of the screen. To exit Instant Media Mode, click
Exit on the status bar to return to the Windows 7 operating system environment.
Status bar
The status bar presents the following information:
• Time
• Battery status
• WiFi status
• Windows power status
• Four control buttons:
– Back: Go back to the previous page.
– Home: Go to the Instant Media Mode Home screen.
– Menu: Display the main menu of the active application.
– Exit: Exit Instant Media Mode and return to the Windows 7 operating system environment.
Applications in Instant Media Mode
The following applications are supported in Instant Media Mode:
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