Lenovo FLEX 3 FLEX 3-1480 FLEX 3-1580 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 computer..................................................................................... 1 Top view......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Left-side view .............................................................................................................................................. 10 Right-side view..................................
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo FLEX 3-1580 2 3 1 3 2 4 5 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 a Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication. b Wireless LAN antennas Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals. c Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. Note: Select models may have only one microphone, please refer to the actual product. d Multi-touch screen The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Numeric keypad (Lenovo FLEX 3-1580) The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. 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. Lenovo FLEX 3-1480 2 1 2 The following describes the features of each function key.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo FLEX 3-1580 2 1 2 The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Home: Activates the pause function. Fn + End: Activates the break function. Fn + PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock. Fn + PgDn: Activates the system request. Fn + Space (on select models): Adjusts the keyboard backlight (off dim bright Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. Lenovo FLEX 3-1480 5 off).
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo FLEX 3-1580 : 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. : Refreshes the desktop or the currently active window. : Decreases the display brightness.
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 touchpad are automatically locked when the screen is opened beyond 190 degrees (approximately).
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 a Kensington lock slot 3 4 5 6 7 8 Attach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use. You can attach a security lock to your computer to help prevent it from being removed without your permission.
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 • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) 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 Insert the memory card until it touches the bottom of the slot.
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 on how you hold it. Landscape Portrait • To prevent automatic orientation, press the rotation lock button. It is located on the left 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 Right-side view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2 3 4 5 6 a Battery status indicator b Power button Press this button to turn on the computer. Indicator Battery status indicator Power status indicator c Novo button Indicator status Meaning On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge. On (solid amber) The battery has between 5% and 20% charge.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB device Your computer comes with three 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 Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently a. 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port b. 1 2 Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Lenovo FLEX 3-1580 1 2 a Ventilation slots 2 Dissipate internal heat. Note: Make sure that the ventilation slots are not blocked or else the computer may overheat. b Speakers Provide audio output.
Chapter 2. 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. 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 3. Troubleshooting BIOS setup utility What is the BIOS setup utility? The BIOS setup utility is a ROM-based software. It displays 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: 1 Shut down the computer. 2 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.
Chapter 3. 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 3. 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 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 five seconds or more. If the computer is still not reset, remove the AC power adapter.
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting Battery pack 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. • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for five 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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