Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15
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1. Note Typically Windows detects a new device after connecting it 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 by that device Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of the Windows desktop screen to remove the device before disconnecting Notes e 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 e When in sleep mode you can only use keyboard instead of mouse to wake up the computer Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer B Connecting network cables To insert a network cable do the following Q Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ 45 cover down gently Ef Insert the connector into the RJ 45 port EJ m Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer 11 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer a Right side view 12 Volume up button Increases volume level Volume down Decreases volume level button Combo audio Connects to headsets jack Notes e The combo audio jack does not support conventional mic2. 8 Front view od OCH E1 Power indicator E Battery indicator Symbol indicator status Meaning On solid white The battery has more than 20 charge Solid amber The battery has between 5 and 20 charge Fast blinking amber There is a problem with the battery or the battery connection 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 14 Bottom view Battery latch manual Battery pack Battery latch spring loaded Ventilation slots Speakers Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Keeps the battery pack secured in place Keeps the battery pack secured in place Allow air to enter the computer for cooling Provide audio output 15 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 16 Configuring the operating system for the first time You need to configure the operating system when it is first used The configuration process may include the procedures below e Accepting the end user license agreement e Configuring the Internet connection e Registering the operating system Creating a user account Operating system interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces the
3. B Using the keyboard Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a numeric keypad Flex 15 Flex 15D only incorporated into its standard key board Numeric keypad Flex 15 Flex 15D The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key CIODOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LL OL OCC OL LOL OUULOL UL Ut JuJu L JE LOL OUCOULOLULOL JL OL JUOL JE UGJU UG B C JEJE JC COLO OCC OCOC OCC OCJLCJCL L JLJLOLJCULULULUL LOL UC JDJCJUJGJE UULULLE ULJULUUJ LU Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings guickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys ECC Jt JE JC JC JIC Je JE JC JIC JEJE JE JC a LJ L JL JLOLUCOLJCOL JU JL JCOUJL OL UL C JEJOLULOCULOLULUCOL OL OLOL U L JLJLOLJLOLUCOLUL OC UL OL JUL Closes the currently active window mu m mu mu Refreshes the desktop or the currently active window Enables disables the touch pad and the touch pad buttons i5 a m T a mm mu Mutes unmutes the sound gt Decreases the volume level Increases the volume level ex Ola F10 display LJLULJLUL OU UL UJ Enables disables airplane mode Switches the active program Turns on off the backlight of the display Projects to a connected Decreases display brightnes
4. O Your computer operates after the battery status indi cator shows empty The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Make sure that The mute function is off The combo audio jack is not used The speaker is selected as the playback device Reset the battery gauge using Lenovo Energy Management If the problem persists replace with a new battery pack The surge protector in the battery might be active Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the protector then turn on the computer again In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility make sure that the hard disk drive is included in the EFI list 33 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Other problems 34 Your computer does not respond need to start the computer from a connected device but the device does not appear on the boot device list The connected external device does not work 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 Check the boot mode setting in the BIOS setup utility If Boot Mode is set to UEFI make sure that the device or the medium in the device s
5. 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 don t change the boot mode B Getting help How can I contact the customer support center See Chapter 3 Getting help and service of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide 30 8 Troubleshooting Display problems When turn on the computer nothing appears on the screen When turn on the computer only a white cursor appears on a blank screen My screen goes blank while the computer is on The screen is unreadable or distorted Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 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 If you are using the AC power adapter or the BRE and the battery status indicator is on press to make the screen brighter If these items are properly set and the screen remains blank have the computer serviced Restore backed up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of your hard disk to its original factory contents using the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If you still
6. or the Internet service provider ISP for the security key or passphrase Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 Help and support If you have guestions about using the Windows operating system refer to Windows Help and Support To access Windows Help and Support do one of the following e Open the charms bar and select Settings select Help on the Settings menu e Press the Windows key 4 F1 Note If hotkey mode is enabled you need to press the Fn key and the F1 key in combination to access the F1 key function 25 Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 26 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 e If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU Linux operating system Onekey Recovery system is not available e To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery system your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by default to store the system image file and the OneKey Recovery system program files This default partition is hidden for security reasons which explains why the available disk space is less than the stated capacity Backing up the system partition You can back up the system partition to an image file To back up the system partition Press the Novo button to start the L
7. see only the cursor on the screen have the computer serviced Your screen saver or power management may be enabled Do one of the following to exit from the screen saver or to resume from sleep mode Touch the touch pad Press any key on the keyboard Press the power button Press F9 EB to confirm whether the backlight for the LCD screen has been turned off If the problem persists follow the solution in the next problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Make sure that The display device driver is installed correctly The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set The monitor type is correct 31 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen BIOS password problems forgot my password Sleep problems 32 The critical low battery error message appears and the computer immediately turns off The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power on self test POST Are the operating system or programs installed correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced 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 You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have
8. viewing photos or playing videos Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Attention e Do not open the display with too much force otherwise the display panel or hinges may be damaged Notes e The keyboard and touch pad are automatically locked if the keyboard panel faces down e Inthe stand mode theater mode only the following buttons can be used Windows button Volume Up button Volume Down button Power button Novo button Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Left side view EB AC poweradapter Connects the AC power adapter jack E Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat Attention e Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur EJ RJ 45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network E13 HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV ora display H USB 3 0 port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 10 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 10 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 particular 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
9. Start screen and the Windows desktop To switch from the Start screen to the Windows desktop do one of the following e Select the Desktop tile on the Start screen e Press the Windows button e Press the Windows key 2 D To switch from the desktop to the Start screen do one of the following e Select Start from the charms bar e Move the cursor to the lower left corner then select the Start screen thumbnail when it is displayed Start screen Desktop Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 Charms and the charms bar Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly Charms include Search Share Start Devices and Settings The charms bar is the menu that contains the charms To display the charms bar do one of the following e Move the cursor to the upper right or lower right corner until the charms bar is displaved e Use one finger to swipe in from the right edge of the screen until the charms bar is displayed e Press the Windows key a tC Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for including apps settings and files 17 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 18 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 E Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen si Devices charm The Devices charm allows you t
10. ay panel may be damaged Integrated camera Wireless antennas Built in microphone Display Windows button on select models Touch pad Touch pad buttons Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Use the camera for video communication Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing voice narration or audio recording Provides brilliant visual output Press this button to Toggle between the current view and the Start screen The Touch pad functions as a conventional mouse To move the cursor on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move The functions of the left and right buttons correspond to those of the left and right buttons on a conventional mouse Note You can enable or disable the Touch pad and the Touch pad buttons by pressing Is rel Numeric keypad Flex 15 Flex 15D Light sensing hole on select models For details see Using the keyboard on page 4 This senses the ambient light By default the screen brightness changes automatically according to the ambient light Note If you want to adjust the brightness of the screen manually open the charms bar and select Settings Change PC settings gt General Screen Adjust my screen brightness automatically and toggle the switch to Off Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer
11. enovo OneKey Recovery system Click System Backup Select a back up location and click Next to start the backup Notes e You can choose a back up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device e The back up process may take a while e The back up process is only available when Windows can be started normally Restoring 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 Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Click System Recovery The computer will restart to the recovery environment Follow the on screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back up point Notes e The recovery process is irreversible Make sure to back up any data you wish to save on the system partition before starting the recovery process e The recovery process may take a while So be sure to connect the AC power adapter to your computer during the recovery process e The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If Windows cannot be started follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Shut down the computer Press the Novo button From the Novo button menu select System recovery and press Enter 27 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting se Frequ
12. ently asked questions This section lists frequently asked questions by category m 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 Where can I find the hardware specifications for my computer You can find hardware specification for your computer from 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 m Drivers and preinstalled software 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 preinstalled software you can find the installation program on the D partition of your hard disk If you cannot find the installation program there download it from the Lenovo consumer support Web site 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 the hardware devices that you need on the D partition of your hard disk You can also download the lat
13. est device drivers from the Lenovo consumer support Web site 28 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting m 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 Close all open programs and then restart the back up process Check to see if the destination media is damaged Select another path and then try again 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 m BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility The BIOS setup utility is ROM based software It communicates 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 Shut down the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup 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 29 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting When do I
14. lenovo Lenovo ldeaPad Flex 14 Flex 14D Flex 15 Flex 15D User Guide included manuals before using your computer ideapad Notes Before using the product be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first e Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 8 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 e The features described in this guide are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer and or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14 unless otherwise stated The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product Regulatory Notice e For details refer to Guides amp Manuals at http support lenovo com First Edition July 2013 Copyright Lenovo 2013 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 1 TOP VIC W 1 Left Stde VIG W quede N 9 Rieht
15. n the charms bar then select Settings GJ 20 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 8 Touch screen operation The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet using its fully featured multi touch screen or like a traditional notebook computer using keyboard and touch pad m Multi touch gestures You can touch the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of tasks Number Frequently used gestures Tasks performed of fingers used Tap Tap once on an item Performs some action such as starting an app opening a link or performing a one 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 opena menu with more options Similar to right clicking with a mouse one 21 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 continued Number Freguently used gestures Tasks performed of fingers used Pinch 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 me beginning or end of a list Rotate Place two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand Rotating turns an object Note Not all items can be rotated two or more depending upon the app Slide Pans or scrolls through Drag your finger across the screen lists and
16. o connect or send files to connected external devices including digital cameras TVs and printers 3 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 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 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 e Close the display panel e Press the power button e Open the charms bar then select Settings 53 Power Sleep Attention Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in sleep mode before you move your computer Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk causing loss of data To wake the computer do one of the following e Press any key on the keyboard e Press the power button 19 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 m 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 Ope
17. pages but you can also use it to move an object or for drawing and writing Sue depending upon the app Similar to pressing and holding to pan and to scroll with a mouse 22 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 continued Number Frequently used gestures Tasks performed of fingers used Swipe Start from any edge of the screen then swipe inwards toward the center e Swiping from the bottom or top edge displays app commands including save edit and delete This also can be used to dock or close the currently open app Similar to right clicking on an app with your mouse one e Swiping from the left displays a list of the apps currently running in the background e Swiping from the right side of the screen displays the charms Similar to placing your mouse in the lower right corner of the screen 23 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 24 Connecting to a wireless network To connect to a wireless network do the following Ensure the airplane mode is turned off If the airplane mode is turned on press the hotkey Em to turn it off Open the charms bar and select Settings lt 3 e A list of available wireless networks will be displayed Click a 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
18. rophones e The recording function may not be supported if third party headphones or headsets are connected due to different industry standards Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 13 USB ports Connect to USB devices For details see Connecting USB devices on page 10 Novo button When the computer is off press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility or to enter the boot menu Note For details see Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system on page 26 Power button Press this button to turn on the computer Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory card e Secure Digital SD card e MultiMediaCard MMC Attention e Insert only one card in the slot at a time e 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 Note If a dummy card is shipped with the computer push the dummy card and then remove it before inserting a memory card Removing a memory card Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Attention e Before removing a memory card disable it through Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media to avoid data corruption 13 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer
19. s Increases display brightness 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 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 J then press one of the function keys H Flex 14 Flex 14D OI UL LOL OLOLOLOLOLOL OL L JLOCOLOUCOLULUJLOLJLOUUL LUC JUL LUDU LD ___JUUUUULULULI UC u tL3 JJ CU LU UU Flex 15 Flex 15D 2m a 2a m Za ec O 4000009 J 6 t0 95 Fi Jeo LOL OL OCOL LOL OUUL JL OCOL OL J O EE SSCS T B WLULUULIVE s EXT HEP The following describes the features of each function key Enter Fn Home Activate the pause function Fn End Activate the break function Fn PgUp Enable Disable the scroll lock Fn PgDn Flex 14 l Flex 14D Activate the insert function Fn PgDn Flex 15 Flex 15D Activate the system request Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Positioning the display panel Notebook Mode Suitable for tasks that reguire a keyboard and mouse such as creating documents writing e mails and so on Stand Mode Theater Mode Suitable for tasks that reguire little or no touch such as
20. side VIEW stonka te tet orca tnos pisani eM ran 12 EOIN VIEW ec UD a a TAR 14 DO CEO IV LOW eT ie Un non 15 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 16 Configuring the operating system for the first time sss 16 Operae System IN SIT dC cedo pimienta trabes itae M MG Taree 16 Charms and the Charms DOE sce U 17 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down eese 19 Joucb screerbzoperaliODs asesino de Unduh Meta ates eene tesi fotalaesd tesa ee dtes anes 21 Conrecutie tod Wireless NELWOPK ooo breit qu eret hehe leds 24 Flel sand SUPPorb A on 25 Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 26 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ee serere eere 28 Preguentby asked QUESTIONS eiiru Ei 28 lroubleskool11n pozn erm a cete a uisu n tda ui tede des 31 DIC Iri Cre 35 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 8 Top view B Flex 14 Flex 14D Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Flex 15 Flex 15D 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 displ
21. the hard disk drive replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service If you forget your administrator password a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service The battery power is getting low Connect the AC power adapter to the computer or replace the battery with a fully charged one Make sure that The battery is charged The operating temperature is within the acceptable range See Chapter 2 Use and care Information of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide Note If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range have the computer serviced The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work e If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer and then press any key or the power button If the system still does not return from sleep mode stops responding or cannot be turned off reset the computer Unsaved data may be lost To reset the computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more Sound problems No sound can be heard from the speaker even when the volume is turned up Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty
22. upports UEFI boot If the device or the medium in the device does not support UEFI boot set Boot Mode to Legacy Support If the device still does not appear in the boot device list replace with a new device or medium Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than USB while the computer power is on otherwise you might damage your computer When using a high power consumption external device such as an external USB optical disk drive use an external device power adapter Otherwise the device may not be recognized or system shut down may result Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo IdeaPad OneKey Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States other countries or both Other company products or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others CE 35 lenovo en US Rev RBO1
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