Lenovo Miix 2 8 User Guide Read the safety notices 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® 8.1. 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 tablet ............................................................................................ 1 Front view ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 Right-side view.............................................................................................................................................. 3 Top view ...................................
Chapter 1. Getting to know your tablet Front view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 2 a Front camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. b Windows button Press this button to: Toggle between the current view and the Start screen. -orWake up the tablet from sleep mode. c Multi-touch screen Functions as the visual display as well as touch pad input.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your tablet 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 on how you hold it.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your tablet Right-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 a Micro USB port 2 3 4 5 6 Connects to USB devices. Note: The Micro USB port supports charging function. b Micro SD card slot Accepts a micro SD card (not supplied). c SIM card slot (on select models) Accepts a SIM card (not supplied). d Volume down button Decreases volume level. e Volume up button Increases volume level.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your tablet Top view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 a Combo audio jack Connects to headsets. Notes: • The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones. • The recording function might not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected, due to different industry standards.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your tablet Bottom view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 2 a Rear camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos. b Speakers Provides audio output.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Configuring the operating system for the first time ---------------You might need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process can include the procedures below: • Accepting the end user license agreement • Configuring the internet connection • Registering the operating system • Creating a user account Operating system interfaces -----------------------------------------------------------------------Windows 8.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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 which app you are currently in.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find whatever you are looking for, including apps, settings, and files. Share charm The Share charm enables you to 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 way to go to the Start screen.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Settings charm The Settings charm enables you to perform basic tasks, such as setting the volume or shutting down the tablet. Also, you can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when using the desktop screen.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Putting the tablet to sleep or shutting it down ---------------------------When you have finished working with your tablet, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting your tablet to sleep If you will be away from your tablet briefly, put the tablet to sleep. When the tablet is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it to resume use, bypassing the startup process. To put the tablet to sleep, do one of the following: • Press the Power button.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Shutting down the tablet If you are not going to use your tablet for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your tablet: 1 Open the charms, and then select Settings .
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 2 12 Select Power Shut down.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Touch screen operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The display panel can accept inputs like a traditional notebook tablet, 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 8.1 (continued) Frequently used gestures 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. Rotates 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 8.1 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swipe Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center. 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 save, edit, and delete.
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 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 8.1 Connecting to a wireless network -----------------------------------------------------------Enabling wireless connection To confirm that Airplane mode is disabled, go to the desktop and check the notification area. If you see the icon displayed on the lower right, then Airplane mode is on. Otherwise, wireless function is enabled. Note: Airplane mode is disabled by default.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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. Select Help. You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your tablet. You can also get online help and support by clicking the link listed under More to explore.
Chapter 3. Recovery system Introduction Push-button reset is a built-in recovery tool that enables users to restore their operating system to its original state. This preserves their data and important customizations, without the need to back up their data in advance. The following Push-button reset features are available to users from multiple locations within Windows: Refreshing the tablet Fixes software problems by reinstalling the factory default configuration.
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 tablet? The Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide which came with your tablet contains safety precautions for using your tablet. Read and follow all precautions during use.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you do not find your problem here, see Chapter 1. The following section only describes problems that might negate the need to refer to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 1. Display problems When I turn on the tablet, nothing appears on the screen.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The tablet does not return from sleep mode and the tablet does not work. • If the tablet does not return from sleep mode, it might be because the battery is depleted. • If your tablet is in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter to the tablet. Then press the Windows button or the Power button. • If your tablet is powered-off, connect the AC power adapter to the tablet. Then press the Power button to resume operation.
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your tablet shuts down before the battery status icon shows it is empty. -orYour tablet operates after the battery status icon shows it is empty. • Recharge the battery. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • For details, see “Chapter 3. Recovery system” on page 19. Recovery System problems Failure to restore system partition to factory default. • The system partition (e.g.
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