Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 2 Pro
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1. Indicator Indicator Charge Meaning status Status On solid The computer is powered on Power status e indicator Blinking The computer is in sleep mode Off The computer is powered off Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 10 Battery status indicator Indicator Indicator Charge Meaning status Status On solid Discharging The battery has more than 20 white charge Solid Discharging The battery has between 5 amber and 20 charge Fast Charging The battery has less than 5 blinking Discharging charge amber Battery status Slow Charging The battery is being charged indicat blinking When battery charge reaches mo arok amber 20 the blinking color changes to white Slow Charging The battery has between 20 blinking and 80 charge and is still white charging When the battery reaches 80 charge the light will stop blinking but charg ing will continue until the bat tery is fully charged Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Connecting network cables To insert a network cable do the following 1 Hold the connector of the network cable and push the RJ 45 cover down in the direction by arrow Kg 2 Insert the connector into the RJ 45 port in the direction by arrow fj m Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer 11 Chapter 1 Getting to kno2. sites CI Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Hotkeys You can access certain system settings guickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys Jie Jct Je Jt JC IC ICICICIEIJEIES D UUU UUO Ivg DUWULUUI L JL suuuusuussss 2 sa a OLJ UUU E UUI U X q E E E E K Mutes unmutes the sound Decreases the volume level Closes the currently active win dow Refreshes the desktop or the cur rently active window Enables disables the touch pad and the touch pad buttons G Increases the volume level ax oa Enables disables airplane mode Switches the active program Turns on off the backlight of the display Projects to a connected display Decreases display brightness 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 E then pres
3. AC power Connects the AC power adapter adapter jack Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat Attention Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur USB 2 0 port Connects to USB devices For details see Connecting USB devices on page 8 Combo audio Connects to headsets jack Notes e The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones 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 12 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 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m 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 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 Note Typically Windows detects a newly connected device after connecting it and th
4. local hard disk drive or an external storage device Remove the removable hard disk drive before starting the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Otherwise data from the removable hard disk drive might be lost The back up process may take a while 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 toa previously created back up point To restore the system partition 1 Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 2 Enter System Recovery The computer will restart to the recovery environment 3 Follow the on screen instructions to restore the system partition to its original status or to a previously created back up point Notes 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 The recovery process may take a while So be sure to connect the AC power adapter to your computer during the recovery process 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 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press the Novo button From the Novo button menu select System Recovery and press Enter 27 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting e Frequently asked ques
5. or a marketing representative to have 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
6. 1 depending on your keyboard layout 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 25 Ch 26 apter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 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 reguired Notes If your computer is preinstalled with an operating system other than Windows OneKey Recovery system is not available Toutilize 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 1 Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 2 Enter System Recovery 3 Select a back up location and click Next to start the backup Notes You can choose a back up location on the
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8. anel may be damaged Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer E E G Numeric keypad Integrated camera Built in microphone Display Wireless antennas Touch pad Used for video communication or taking photos Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing voice narration or audio recording Provides visual output Connects to the wireless adapter to receive and send wireless radio signals The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse Touch pad To move the pointer on the screen slide your fingertip on the pad in the direction you wish to move the cursor Touch pad buttons Perform the functions of the left and right buttons as 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 5 For details see Using the keyboard on page 3 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Using the keyboard Your computer has a numeric keypad hotkeys and function keys incorpo rated into its standard keyboard Numeric keypad The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key JOSS Hoe eSsoS505050u8E DUUDOUDOUODODOUOL IE JU OOU L og Cug LU UL UU DD TE LLL Z L JUO EE Enter
9. ce boot If the device or the medium in the device does list 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 The connected external Do not connect or disconnect any external device device does not work cables other than USB while the computer power is on otherwise you might damage your computer e 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 34 Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo 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 AA00 LOZ BUIUD onou
10. do one of the following Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen Press the Windows key D To switch from the desktop to the Start screen do one of the following Select Start from the charms bar Press the Windows key e Move the cursor to the lower left corner and then select the Start button Start screen Desktop Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 6 The charms 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 Move the cursor to the upper right or lower right corner until the charms bar is displayed Press Windows key C 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 15 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 16 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 o Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen Fay Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices including
11. en installs the driver automatically However some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting Check the documentation provided by the manufacturer of the device before connecting 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 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 e Right side view EE Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Kensington slot RJ 45 port HDMI port USB 2 0 port USB 3 0 port Power button Ha EH HH Attach a security lock not supplied here to help protect y computer from theft and unauthorized use ou can attach a security lock to your computer to help po it from being removed without your permission or details on installing the security lock please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased Connects the computer to an Ethernet network Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display Connect to USB devices For details see Connecting USB devices on page 8 Connect to USB devices For details see Connecting USB devices on page 8 Press this button to turn on the computer
12. ere is more than one currently open app you can e Swipe in from the left to bring in an app and without lifting your finger push that app quickly back off the left edge of the screen This displays a list of the apps currently running in the background Swiping in from the right edge of the screen displays the charms 23 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 Connecting to a wireless network Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions do one of the following Press to disable airplane mode Open the charms and select Settings E gt o to open the network configuration page Then toggle the airplane mode switch to off Connecting to a wireless network 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 24 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 e Help and support 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 e Select Settings charm then select Help Press F1 or Fn F
13. g the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system If you still 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 ER 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 BIOS password problems Incorrect characters appear on the screen I 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 e 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
14. lenovo Lenovo Flex 2 Pro 15 User Guide 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 1 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 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 from Lenovo Flex 2 Pro 15 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 April 2014 Copyright Lenovo 2014 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 COMPUTEF cccceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeneeeeeees 1 POP VIEW siais aaa si aaa ai i des i cites tutes Yess S i a A ii 1 IE S EES 1 CV We ser alesse oe co asad eee aia sda sees S 7 RIGHT SIME VACW eis cece tik Sears n e a
15. lso touching the screen jump to the beginning or end of a list 1 Rotate Turns an object Note Not all items Place two or more fingers on an item and can be rotated depending upon the then turn your hand app Slide Pans or scrolls through lists and Drag your finger across the screen 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 21 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 continued Frequently used gestures Swipe Start from any edge of the screen then swipe inwards toward the center Tasks performed 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 e 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 22 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 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 th
16. o use your computer for a long time shut it down To shut down your computer do one of the following e Open the charms bar and select Settings f3 Power Shut down Right click the Start button in the lower left corner and select Shut down or sign out gt Shut down 18 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 e On the Start screen click 0 and select Shut down Note This operation depends on your BIOS settings Please refer to the actual product 19 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 a 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 m Multi touch gestures You can touch the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of tasks Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Tap Performs an action such as starting Tap once on an item an app opening a link or performing a command Similar to left clicking with a mouse Press and hold Allows you to see detailed Press your finger down and leave it there information before selecting an for a moment action Can also open a menu with more options Similar to right clicking with a mouse 20 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 continued Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Zoom Zooms in and out on visual apps Move two fingers together or apart while such as pictures and maps Can a
17. rivers 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 1 Close all open programs and then restart the back up process 2 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 do one of the following e Shut down the computer Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup Press Fn F2 at start up 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 Chap
18. s one of the function keys RA OOOO OOOOOCOQOAHAE JDD0000C DOOUDUOOOUOO E0 0 UO000000000U00D0H0EJ UUILLIUUL UUUULJ all L JOGGA Te Pe L LU The following describes the features of each function key Fn Home Fn End Fn PgUp Fn PgDn Fn Space Activate the pause function Activate the break function Enable Disable the scroll lock Activate the system request Turn on off the keyboard backlight 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 viewing photos or playing videos Attention Do not open the display with too much force otherwise the display panel or hinges may be damaged Note The keyboard and touch pad are automatically locked if the keyboard panel faces down Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Left side view E m J Tt AV AVI AVI AV AVI AV AVA a us a ama ma
19. ter 4 Troubleshooting 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 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 m 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 e 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 battery and the battery status indicator is on press F12 Pa 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 usin
20. the battery status indicator shows empty Or 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 Your computer does not To turn off your computer press and hold the power respond 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 I need to start the computer Check the boot mode setting in the BIOS setup utility from a connected device If Boot Mode is set to UEFI make sure that the but the device does not device or the medium in the device supports UEFI appear on the boot devi
21. the devices to play print and project E 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 1 e 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 m 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 guickly wake it to resume use bypassing the startup process To put the computer to sleep do one of the following e Close the display lid Press the power button e Open the charms and then select Settings fe Power Sleep Note 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 Press any key on the keyboard Note If the computer does not awaken after pressing a key on the keyboard this means that the computer has entered an enhanced power saving mode Press the power button 17 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 m Shutting down the computer If you are not going t
22. tions 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 C or 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 C or D partition of your hard disk You can also download the latest device d
23. w your computer 12 Using memory cards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory card e Secure Digital SD card MultiMediaCard MMC Attention Insert only one card in the slot at a time 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 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Bottom view Ventilation slots Allow air to enter the computer for cooling H Speakers Provide audio output 13 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 1 14 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 e Accepting the end user license agreement Configuring the Internet connection Registering the operating system e Creating a user account Operating system interfaces 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
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