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Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 User Guide V2.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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Note • 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 other Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different.
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ..........18 Touch screen operation ....................20 Connecting to wireless LAN ...................23 Help and support ......................24 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ........25 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............26 Frequently asked questions ..................26 Troubleshooting ......................29...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated Use the camera for video communication. camera Multi-touch The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. Multi-touch function is available on this display display. Windows button Press this button to: •...
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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 •...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Keyboard function keys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys. Enables/disables Airplane : Mutes/unmutes the sound. mode. Displays all currently active : Decreases the volume level. apps. Turns on/off the backlight of : Increases the volume level.
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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: → Change PC settings → General. 1 Open the charms, select Settings 2 Move the slider from On to Off in the Adjust my screen brightness automatically in Screen.
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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).
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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).
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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: • Do not open the display with too much force, otherwise the display panel or hinges may be damaged.
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 is 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 card: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Note: • Insert only one card in the slot at a time. •...
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 Press this button to turn on the computer.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 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.
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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 allows you to connect or send files to any external devices, including digital cameras, TVs, or printers.
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.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer: 1 Open the charms, select Settings → Shut down. 2 Select Power...
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.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Number Frequently used gestures Tasks performed of fingers used Pinch 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.
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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. • Swiping from the bottom or top edge displays app commands, including save, edit, and delete.
• 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: 1 Shut down the 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. Drivers and preinstalled software...
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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?
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The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don't change the boot mode. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
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• 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...
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC The computer does not return from sleep mode and adapter to the computer, then press any key or the the computer does not power button. work. •...
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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. - The speaker is selected as the playback device. Battery problems •...
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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 AC adapter. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.
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