Lenovo Flex 15 User Manual
Lenovo IdeaPad
Flex 14/Flex 14D
Flex 15/Flex 15D
User Guide
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
Notes
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Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General
Information Guide first.
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Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using
Windows® 8. If you are using other Windows operating systems, some
operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating
systems, some operations may not apply to you.
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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.
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The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14
unless otherwise stated.
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The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Please refer to the actual product.
Regulatory Notice
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For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com.
First Edition (July 2013)
© Copyright Lenovo 2013.
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 computer ..........................................1
Top view.......................................................................................................................1
Left-side view ..............................................................................................................9
Right-side view..........................................................................................................12
Front view ..................................................................................................................14
Bottom view ...............................................................................................................15
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 ................................................16
Configuring the operating system for the first time ............................................16
Operating system interfaces ....................................................................................16
Charms and the charms bar.....................................................................................17
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down..............................................19
Touch screen operation ............................................................................................21
Connecting to a wireless network ..........................................................................24
Help and support ......................................................................................................25
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ...................................26
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting.................................................................28
Frequently asked questions .....................................................................................28
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................31
Trademarks............................................................................................35
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Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from outside.
Attention:
• Do not open the display panel beyond 300 degrees. 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.
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Integrated
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Use the camera for video communication.
camera
Wireless
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antennas
Built-in
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microphone
Display
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Windows button
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(on select
Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send
wireless radio.
Captures sound which can be used for video
conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording.
Provides brilliant visual output.
Press this button to:
Toggle between the current view and the Start screen.
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Touch pad
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Touch pad
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buttons
Note: You can enable or disable the Touch pad and the Touch pad buttons by pressing
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Numeric keypad
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The Touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
To move the cursor on the screen, slide your fingertip over
the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to
move.
The functions of the left and right buttons correspond to
those of the left and right buttons on a conventional
mouse.
For details, see “Using the keyboard” on page 4.
(Flex 15/Flex 15D)
Light sensing
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Note: If you want to adjust the brightness of the screen manually, open the charms bar and
select Settings → Change PC settings → General → Screen (Adjust my screen
brightness automatically) and toggle the switch to Off.
This senses the ambient light. By default, the screen
brightness changes automatically according to the
ambient light.
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Using the keyboard
Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a
numeric keypad (Flex 15/Flex 15D only) incorporated into its standard keyboard.
Numeric keypad
Flex 15/Flex 15D
The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the
numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
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Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate
hotkeys.
Mutes/unmutes the sound.
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Decreases the volume level.
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Increases the volume level.
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Closes the currently active
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window.
Refreshes the desktop or the
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currently active window.
Enables/disables airplane
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mode.
Switches the active program.
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Turns on/off the backlight of
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the display.
Projects to a connected
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display.
Decreases display
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brightness.
Enables/disables the
touch pad and the touch pad
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Increases display brightness.
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buttons.
Note: If you changed the HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility,
you will need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey.
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Function key combinations
Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features
instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the
function keys .
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + Home: Activate the pause function.
Fn + End: Activate the break function.
Fn + PgUp: Enable/Disable the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn (Flex 14/
Flex 14D):
Fn + PgDn (Flex 15/
Flex 15D):
Activate the insert function.
Activate the system request.
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Positioning the display panel
Notebook Mode
Suitable for tasks that require a keyboard and mouse (such as creating
documents, writing e-mails, and so on).
Stand Mode (Theater Mode)
Suitable for tasks that require little or no touch (such as viewing photos or
playing videos).
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Attention:
• Do not open the display with too much force, otherwise the display panel or hinges may be
damaged.
Notes:
• The keyboard and touch pad are automatically locked if the keyboard panel faces down.
• In the stand mode (theater mode), only the following buttons can be used:
- Windows button
- Volu m e U p b u t t on
- Volume Down button
- Power button
- Novo button
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