Lenovo Yoga 2 11 User Guide Read the safety notic es and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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. If you are using another Windows operating system, 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.
Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .......................................... 1 Top view .......................................................................................................................1 Left-side view ..............................................................................................................8 Right-side view..........................................................................................................11 Bottom view .......................
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------a b c d e f 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 Use the camera for video communication. a Integrated camera (on select models) b Multi-touch screen The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Multi-touch function is available on this display. c Windows button Press this button to: Toggle between the current view and the Start screen. -orWake up the computer from sleep mode.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Keyboard function keys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys. : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables Airplane mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Displays all currently active apps. : Increases the volume level. : Turns on/off the backlight of the LCD screen. : Closes the currently active window. : Toggles the display between the computer and an external device.
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 a ; then press one of the function keys b . b a The following describes the features of each function key. 4 Fn + Pgup: Activates the pause function. Fn + PgDn: Activates the break function. PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock. PgDn: Activates the insert function.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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 videos). 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 PowerPoint presentations). Attention: • Do not open the display with too much force, otherwise the panel or hinges may be damaged. Note: The keyboard and touch pad are automatically locked when the screen is opened beyond 190 degrees (approximately).
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- a b c d a AC power adapter Connects to the AC power adapter. jack b USB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices. Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 9. c Memory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here. Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 10.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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 has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: • 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 the memory card in until it clicks into place. Removing a memory card 1 Push the memory card in until you hear a click.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- abc d ef g h a Battery status indicator b Power button and power status indicator Indicator Battery status indicator Power status indicator Press this button to turn on the computer. Indicator status Meaning On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge. Solid amber The battery has between 5% and 20% charge.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer c 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. d Rotation lock button Keeps the screen locked in portrait or landscape 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.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Screen orientation You can rotate the display panel to your preferred orientation. • The orientation of the display automatically changes (alternating between portrait and landscape modes) depending upon how you hold the computer. Landscape Portrait • To prevent automatic orientation, press the rotation lock button. It is located on the right edge of the computer (See illustration below). Note: The screen rotation lock button will be disabled in notebook mode.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ a a Speakers 14 Provide audio output.
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.
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, do one of the following: • Move the pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner until the charms bar is displayed.
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. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm enables you to connect or send files to any external devices, such as digital cameras, TVs, printers, or projectors.
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 briefly, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it to resume use, bypassing the startup process.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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. 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 Tap once on an item.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures 20 Tasks performed 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. (Note: Not all items can be rotated, depending upon the app.) Slide Drag your finger across the screen. Pans or scrolls through lists and pages.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (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.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (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 there is more than one currently open app, you can: • 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.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to wireless LAN --------------------------------------------------Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless functions, do one of the following: • Press F7 ( ) to disable Airplane mode. • Open the charms, select Settings → to open the Network configuration page. Toggle the Airplane mode switch to Off.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Help and support ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have any problems using the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following: • Select the Settings charm, then select Help. • Press Windows key + Fn + F1. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer.
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. Notes: • If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU/Linux operating system, OneKey Recovery system is not available.
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system 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.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Frequently asked questions ------------------------------------------------------------This section lists frequently asked questions by category. 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.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 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.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on the screen. • 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.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The computer does not return from sleep mode and the computer does not work. • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter to the computer, then press the Windows button 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 eight seconds or more.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. • Recharge the battery. Other problems Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for eight seconds or more. If the computer still does not respond, remove the AC power adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.
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