Lenovo FLEX 3-1470, FLEX 3-1475, FLEX 3-1570, EDGE 2-1570, FLEX 3-1470 HSW User Manual

FLEX 3/EDGE 2

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® 8.1. 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. Some features may not

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be available on your computer or your computer may include features that are not
described in this user guide.

The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the

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actual product.

Regulatory Notice

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First Edition (September 2014)

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User Guide

FLEX 3/EDGE 2

FLEX 3/EDGE 2

User Guide

Instructions and technical information in this manual are applicable to the following
Lenovo notebook computers unless otherwise stated.

Model name MT

FLEX 3-1470

FLEX 3-1475

FLEX 3-1570

EDGE 2-1570

FLEX 3-1470 HSW

FLEX 3-1475 Carrizo

FLEX 3-1570 HSW

EDGE 2-1570 HSW

80JK

80JL

80JM

80JX

80JY

80K1

80K0

80K2

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer..................................................................................... 1

Top view
Left-side view
Right-side view
Bottom view

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 ........................................................................................ 12

Configuring the operating system for the first time
Operating system interfaces
The charms
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down
Touch screen operation
Connecting to a wireless network
Help and support

Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System.............................................................................. 22

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 23

Frequently asked questions
Troubleshooting

Trademarks ...................................................................................................................................... 28

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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.

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Integrated camera

a

Use the camera for video communication.

(on select models)

Wireless LAN antennas

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Built-in microphone

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Multi-touch screen

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Touchpad

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Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing F6 ( ).

Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.

Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice
narration, or audio recording.

The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output.
Multi-touch function is available on this display.

The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.

Touchpad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over
the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move.
Touchpad buttons: The functions of the left/right side correspond to
that of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse.

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 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. :

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Closes the currently active window.

Refreshes the desktop or the

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currently active window.

: Enables/disables the touchpad. : Increases the display brightness.

Turns on/off the backlight of the
LCD screen.

Toggles the display between the

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computer and an external device.

: Decreases the display brightness.

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 Positioning the display panel

The display panel can be opened to any angle up to 300 degrees.

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).

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).

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