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Lenovo 59359564 Laptop User Manual

1. Configuring the operating system for the first time Operating system interfaces The charms Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down Touch screen operation Connecting to wireless LAN Help andisupport veascstsiieeratenstarperseercaavtuaniansananiernincd Seneiestcun dancers Chapter 3 Lenovo OneKey Recovery system c sssssseeeeseee 25 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting Trademarks Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Top view mje 2 J Note The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally Attention 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 display panel may be damaged Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer E Integrated camera B Multi touch display H Windows button E Speaker H Touchpad Use the camera for video communication The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output Multi touch function is available on this display Press this button to e Toggle between the current view and the Start screen Or e Wake up t
2. Mutes unmutes the sound Decreases the volume level Increases the volume level Closes the currently active window Refreshes the desktop or the currently active window Enables disables the touchpad CF oa Enables disables Airplane mode Displays all currently active apps Turns on off the backlight of the LCD screen Opens the interface for the display device switch to select this notebook or an external display Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer The display brightness changes with the ambient light If you want to adjust the brightness manually turn off the option of Adjust my screen brightness automatically To turn off this option Open the charms select Settings fe Change PC settings gt General Move the slider from On to Off in the Adjust my screen brightness automatically in Screen Note For details on how to open the charms see The charms on page16 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer E Positioning the display panel The display panel can be opened to any angle up to 360 degrees Notebook Mode Suitable for tasks that require a keyboard and mouse such as creating documents writing e mails and so on Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Stand Mode Theater Mode Suitable for tasks that require little or no touch such as viewing photos or playing vid
3. 31 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Sound problems No sound can be heard Make sure that from the speaker even The Mute function is off when the volume is turned The combo audio jack is not used up The speaker is selected as the playback device Battery problems Your computer shuts down Discharge and recharge the battery before the battery status indicator shows empty or Your computer operates after the battery status indi cator shows empty The computer does not The surge protector in the battery might be active operate with a fully charged Turn off the computer for one minute to reset the battery protector then turn on the computer again A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does Inthe Boot menu in BIOS setup utility make sure not work that the hard disk drive is included in the UEFI correctly 32 Other problems Your computer does not respond The computer does not start from a device you want The connected external device does not work Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 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 AC 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 See the Boot menu of the BIOS setup utility Make sure that the UEFI in the BIOS setup utility is set so that the
4. Note If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range have the computer serviced 30 The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work Display panel problems The screen is blank The screen is unreadable or distorted Incorrect characters appear on the screen Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If your computer is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer then press any key or the power button If the system still does not return from sleep mode your system has stopped responding and you cannot turn off the computer reset the computer Unsaved data may be lost To reset the computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more Do the following If you are using the AC adapter or using the battery and the battery status indicator is on press F12 _ to make the screen brighter If the power indicator is in blinking press the power button to resume from the Sleep mode If the problem persists follow the solution in the next problem The screen is unreadable or distorted Press F9 3 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off Make sure that The display device driver is installed correctly The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set The monitor type is correct Are the operating system or programs installed correctly If they are installed and configured correctly have the computer serviced
5. 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 23 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 8 Help and support If you have problem about 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 e Press Windows key F1 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 24 Chapter 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 required Note To utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery system your hard disk alway 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
6. the touchpad Press any key on the keyboard Press the power button Press F9 lt to confirm whether the backlight for the LCD screen has been turned off 29 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting BIOS password problems forgot my password e Ifyou forget your user password you must ask the system administrator to reset your user password e Ifyou 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 the hard disk drive replaced Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service e Ifyou 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 Sleep problems The critical low battery error The battery power is getting low Connect the AC message appears and the adapter to the computer computer immediately turns off The computer enters e Make sure that sleep mode The battery is charged immediately after Power on The operating temperature is within the acceptable self test POST range See Chapter 2 Use and care Information of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide
7. Press this button to turn on the computer indicator Symbol Indicator status Meaning On solid white The computer is powered on Blinking The computer is in sleep mode Off The computer is powered off 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 13 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Bottom view z SOTA O i E Louvers Allow air to enter the computer for cooling 14 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 e Accepting the end user license agreement e Configuring the Internet connection e Registering the operating system e Creating a user account 8 Operating system interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces the Start screen and the Windows desktop To switch from the St
8. and pages but you can also use it to move an object or for drawing and writing depending upon the app Similar to pressing and holding to pan and to scroll with a mouse Number of fingers used two or more one 21 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 22 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 8 Connecting to wireless LAN Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions do one of the following e Press to disable airplane mode Open the charms and select Settings fel gt al 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
9. art screen to the Windows desktop do one of the following e Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start screen e Press the Windows button e Press the Windows key D To switch from desktop to Start screen do one of the following e Select Start amp from charms e Move the cursor to the lower left corner and then select the Start screen thumbnail when it is displayed Start screen Desktop 15 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 8 The charms 16 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 e Move the cursor to the upper right or lower right corner until the charms bar is displayed e Use one finger to swipe in from the right edge of the screen until the charms bar is displayed e Press Windows key C Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find what you are looking for including apps settings and files Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 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 Fay Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices including digital cameras TVs or printers fel Settings charm The Settings c
10. computer starts from the device you want Also make sure that the device from which the computer starts is enabled In the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility make sure that the device is included in the UEFI list While powered off press Novo button to select the device you want the computer starts from 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 devices such as an external USB optical disk drive use external device power adapter Otherwise the device may not be recognized or system shut down may result 33 Trademarks 34 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 lenovo V2 0_en US ZOZ Buyo oncue To
11. d disk You can also download the latest device drivers from Lenovo consumer support Website 26 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting m Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Where are the recovery discs Your computer did not come with recovery discs Use Lenovo OneKey Recovery system if you need to restore system to the factory status What can I do if the backup process fails If you can start backup but it fails during the backup process try the following steps Close all open programs then restart the backup process Check if the destination media is damaged Select another path and then try again When do I need to restore the system to the 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 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 To change the boot mode start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu 27 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting When do I need to cha
12. eos Tablet Mode Suitable for tasks that require touching the screen often such as surfing the Web playing games and so on Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Tent Mode Presentation Mode Suitable for tasks that require limited interaction with the touch screen such as displaying graphs or a PowerPoint presentation Attention e Do not open the display with too much force otherwise the display panel or hinges may be damaged e 3 The keyboard is automatically locked if the screen is opened beyond 190 degrees e In tablet mode only the following buttons can be used e Windows button e Volume Up button e Volume Down button e Screen rotation lock button e Power button Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer eo Left side view an I HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV ora display USB 3 0 port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 10 Combo audio Connects to headsets jack Built in Captures sound which can be used for video microphone conferencing voice narration or audio recording Volume down Decreases volume level button Volume up button Increases volume level Note The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones The recording function may not be supported if third party headphones or headsets are connected due to different ind
13. es Note For details see Connecting USB devices on page 10 Eq ACpoweradapter Connect the AC adapter here jack 11 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Using memory cards not supplied 12 Your computer supports the following types of memory card e Secure Digital SD card e MultiMediaCard MMC Note 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 Push the dummy card in until you hear a click Then gently pull the dummy card out of the memory card slot Note The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the inside of your computer when the memory card slot is not in use Retain the dummy card for future use Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing a memory card Push the memory card in until you hear a click Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Note Before removing the memory card disable it via Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption Front view Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 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 25 Power button Battery status
14. g time shut it down To shut down your computer Open the charms select Settings i 19 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 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 touchpad 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 command Similar to left clicking with a mouse one 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 one with more options Similar to right clicking with a mouse 20 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 continued Frequently used gestures Pinch Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen Rotate Place two or more fingers on an item and then turn your hand Slide Drag your finger across the screen Tasks performed Zooms in and out on visual apps such as pictures and maps Can also jump to the beginning or end of a list Rotating turns an object Note Not all items can be rotated depending upon the app Pans or scrolls through lists
15. harm 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 17 Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 18 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 and then select Settings fe Power gt 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 Notebook mode only 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 e Press the power button e Press the Windows button Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8 E Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a lon
16. he computer from sleep mode Provides audio output The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse Touchpad To move the cursor on the screen slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to move Touchpad buttons The functions of the left right side correspond to that of the left right mouse button on a conventional mouse Note You can enable disable the touchpad by pressing EJ O Wireless LAN antennas Connect to the wireless LAN adapter to receive and send wireless radio Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer m Screen orientation You can rotate the display panel to your preferred orientation e The orientation of the display automatically changes alternating between portrait and landscape modes depending upon how you hold the computer z Landscape Portrait e To prevent automatic orientation press the screen rotation lock button It is located on the right edge of the computer See below illustration Note The screen rotation lock button will be disabled in notebook mode a l EA Oe Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer E Keyboard function keys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys an GE CP ae
17. image file To back up the system partition Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system Click System Backup Select a back up location and click Next to start the backup Note e You can choose a back up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage device The back up process may take a while e The back up process is only available when Windows can be started normally m 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 Note 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 adapter to your computer during the recovery process The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally If Windows cannot be started then 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 the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system and press Ente
18. lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 User Guide v2 0 AAM Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer ideapad Note e 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 system 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 in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product Regulatory Notice e To refer to it go to http support lenovo com and click User guides and manuals First Edition July 2012 Copyright Lenovo 2012 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 COMPUTE cctseeeteeteeetenete eee 1 Top view Left side view Right side view Front view Bottom view Chapter 2 Starting to use Windows 8
19. nge the boot mode The default boot mode for your computer is the UEFI mode If you need to install legacy Windows operating system 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 E Getting help How can I contact the customer support center See Chapter 3 Getting help and service of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide 28 e 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 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If the screen is blank make sure that The AC 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 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 the original factory contents using 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
20. r 25 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting se Frequently 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 E 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 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 the hardware devices that you need on the D partition of your har
21. ustry standards Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 10 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 is installed you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps 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 Windows 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 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer e Right side view T e lt E Screen rotation Keeps the screen locked in portrait or landscape lock button orientation Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here Note For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 12 E USB port Connects to USB devic

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