Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 11IGL05 82B20030MH User manual
User Guide
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 (11", 05)
Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
following:
• Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 29
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (January 2020)
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Contents
About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your computer. . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 6
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . . 7
Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Windows desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager . . . . . 9
Connect to Wi-Fi networks . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Forget a Wi-Fi network . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turn airplane mode on and off . . . . . . . . 9
The Novo Button menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Open the Novo Button menu . . . . . . . . 10
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turn on screen rotation lock . . . . . . . . 12
Use Windows touch keyboard . . . . . . . 12
Turn on or off tablet mode . . . . . . . . . 13
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 13
Keyboard hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use the multi-touch screen . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 17
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 17
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check the battery temperature . . . . . . . 17
Set power button behavior. . . . . . . . . 17
Change or create a power plan . . . . . . . 17
Change settings in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . 18
What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . 18
Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 18
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 18
Change hotkey mode. . . . . . . . . . . 18
Enable or disable always-on . . . . . . . . 18
Set passwords in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . 18
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set administrator password . . . . . . . . 19
Change or remove administrator password . . 19
Set user password . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Enable power-on password . . . . . . . . 20
Set hard disk password . . . . . . . . . . 20
Change or remove hard disk password . . . . 20
Reset or restore Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Windows 10 recovery options . . . . . . . 21
Windows System Restore . . . . . . . . . 21
Reset Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Create a recovery drive . . . . . . . . . . 22
Use a recovery drive to restore or reset
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 4. Help and support . . . . . 25
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 25
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 27
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 27
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 28
Appendix A. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Appendix B. Accessibility and
ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 41
Appendix C. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Appendix D. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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About this guide
• This guide applies to Lenovo product model(s) listed below. Illustrations in this guide may look slightly
different from your product model.
Model name
IdeaPad Flex 3 11IGL05 82B2
Machine type (MT)
• This guide may contain information about accessories, features, and software that are not available on all
models.
• This guide contains instructions that are based on the Windows 10 operating system. These instructions
are not applicable if you install and use other operating systems.
®
• Microsoft
makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update.
As a result, the operating system related instructions may become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the latest information.
• The content of the guide is subject to change without notice. To obtain the latest version, go to
support.lenovo.com
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer
Front
1. Camera Capture still and moving images for taking photos, recording videos,
and video chatting.
2. Camera cover slider
3. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use.
4. Microphone
5. Multi-touch screen Display text, graphics, and videos.
6. Wireless antennas Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless LAN (local area
Move the slider to cover or uncover the camera lens.
Note: The camera cover helps you better protect your privacy.
Capture or record sound and voice.
network) and Bluetooth module.
Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.
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Base
1. Keyboard Enter characters and interact with programs.
Note: The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for
changing settings and performing tasks quickly.
2. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.
Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.
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Left
1. Power connector Connect to power with the included power cord and ac power
adapter.
2. Charging light
3. USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector Connect to a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a
4. HDMI
5. Combo audio jack Connect to headphones or headsets with a 3.5 mm (0.14 inch), 4-pole
6. Left speaker Produce sound.
TM
connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such
Indicate whether the computer is connected to ac power.
• Solid white: Connected to ac power; battery capacity 91%–100%
• Solid amber: Connected to ac power; battery capacity 1%–90%
• Off: Not connected to ac power
USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.
as an HDTV.
plug.
Note: This jack does not support standalone external microphones. If
you use headsets, choose one with a single plug.
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Right
1. Right speaker Produce sound.
2. Novo button hole Press the Novo button to open the Novo Button menu. From the
menu, you can choose to open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, the Boot
menu, or the Windows startup options screen.
3. Power light
4. Power button Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer into
5. microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot for data transfer or storage.
6. USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector Connect to a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a
• On: The computer is turned on.
• Off: The computer is turned off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.
sleep mode.
USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.
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Features and specifications
Dimensions
ac power adapter
Battery pack
Microprocessor
Memory
Storage device
Screen
• Width: 281.7 mm (11.09 inches)
• Depth: 198 mm (7.80 inches)
• Thickness: 17.5 mm (0.69 inches)
• Input: 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz
• Output: 20 V dc
• Power: 45 W
• Capacity: 37.5 Wh
• Number of cells: 3
To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start button and
then select System.
• Type: Onboard double data rate 4 (DDR4)
• Number of slots: 0
• Type: Solid-state drive
• Form factor: M.2 (2242)
• Bus:
– PCIe
– eMMC
• Size: 294.64 mm (11.6 inches)
• Display resolution
– 1366 × 768 pixels (HD model)
– 1920 × 1080 pixels (FHD model)
Keyboard
Connectors and slots
Security features
Wireless features
• Function keys
• Hotkeys
• Power connector
• Combo audio jack
• USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector × 2
• HDMI connector
• microSD card slot
• UEFI/BIOS passwords
– Administrator password
– User password
– Master hard disk password
– User hard disk password
• Bluetooth
• Wireless LAN
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Note: The battery capacity is the typical or average capacity as measured in a specific test environment.
Capacities measured in other environments may differ but are no lower than the rated capacity (see product
label).
Statement on USB transfer rate
Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file
attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer
rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed
below for each corresponding device.
USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.2 Gen 1
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Operating environment
Maximum altitude (without pressurization)
3048 m (10 000 ft)
Temperature
• At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft)
– Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
– Storage: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F)
• At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft)
– Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition: 31.3°C (88°F)
Note: When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).
Relative humidity
• Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
• Storage: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)
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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer
Get started with Windows 10
Learn the basics of Windows 10 and start working with it right away. For more information about Windows
10, see the Windows help information.
Windows account
You must create at least one account to use the Windows operating system. It can be either a local account
or a Microsoft account.
Local accounts
A local account is created on a particular Windows-enabled device and it can only be used on that device. It
is recommended that you set a password for each local account to prevent unauthorized access to the
device.
Microsoft accounts
A Microsoft account is a user account that you use to sign in to Microsoft software and services. If you use
Microsoft services like OneDrive, Outlook.com, Xbox Live, Office 365, and Skype, you might already have
one. If you don't have it, you can create one for free.
There are two main benefits of using a Microsoft account:
• Sign in only once. If you use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 10, you don’t need to sign in again
to use OneDrive, Skype, Outlook.com, and other Microsoft services.
• Settings can be synced. If you use your Microsoft account to sign in to multiple Windows-enabled
devices, certain Windows settings can be synced among the devices.
Switch between a local and a Microsoft account
If you are using a local account to sign in to Windows 10, you can switch to use a Microsoft account instead.
Step 1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts.
Step 2. Select Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.
Step 3. If you already have a Microsoft account, enter the account name and password to sign in.
Otherwise, select Create one to create a new Microsoft account.
Note: The device must have Internet access the first time you use a Microsoft account on that
device.
If you want to switch back to use a local account, open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙
Sign in with a local account instead.
Add additional user accounts
Your user account must be of the “Administrator” type to add additional user accounts to Windows.
Add additional user accounts if you need to share your computer with family members or other users.
Step 1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Family & other users.
Step 2. Select Add someone else to this PC.
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Note: To add family members, you need to sign in with a Microsoft account.
Step 3. Set the user name and password for the user account.
Windows desktop
1. Account
2. Documents
3. Pictures
4. Settings
5. Power
6. Start button
7. Windows Search
8. Task View
9. Windows notification area
10. Battery status icon
11. Network icon
12. Action center
Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out of the
current account.
Open the Documents folder, a default folder to save your received
files.
Open the Pictures folder, a default folder to save your received
pictures.
Open Settings.
Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep mode.
Open the Start menu.
Enter what you are looking for in the search box and get search
results from your computer and the Web.
Display all opened apps and switch between them.
Display notifications and status of some features.
Display power status and change battery or power settings.
Connect to an available wireless network and display the network
status.
Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to
some features.
Open the Start menu
• Click the Start button.
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• Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.
Open Control Panel
• Open the Start menu and select Windows System ➙ Control Panel.
• Use Windows Search.
Open an app
• Open the Start menu and select the app you want to open.
• Use Windows Search.
Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager
Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager is software developed by Lenovo. Using the software, you can:
• View product information
• View warranty and support information
• Run hardware scan and diagnose problems
• Change hardware settings
• Update Windows, drivers, and UEFI/BIOS
Lenovo Vantage or PC Manager may be pre-installed on your computer. To open it, enter the software name
in Windows Search and select the matched result.
Note: If Lenovo Vantage is not pre-installed, you can download it from Microsoft Store.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
If your computer includes a wireless adapter, you can connect your computer to Wi-Fi networks.
Step 1. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. A list of nearby networks is displayed.
Note: If no network is displayed, check to ensure that the airplane mode is not turned on.
Step 2. Select a network and click Connect. Provide security key if prompted.
Note: The network key is usually managed by the network administrator.
Forget a Wi-Fi network
Windows saves a list of Wi-Fi networks you have connected to, along with their passwords and other
settings. By doing this, your computer is automatically connected when it is in the range of a previously
connected network. However, if the network password has been changed, you need to forget the network in
order to enter a new password.
Step 1. Select Start ➙ Settings ➙ Network & Internet ➙ Wi-Fi.
Step 2. Click Manage known networks.
Step 3. Click the network name and click Forget.
Turn airplane mode on and off
Airplane mode is a convenient setting to turn all wireless communications of your computer on and off. You
may need to turn it on when boarding an airplane.
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Step 1. Click the action center icon in the Windows notification area.
Step 2. Click the Airplane mode icon to turn it on or off.
Note: Click Expand if you cannot find the airplane mode icon.
The Novo Button menu
The Novo Button menu can be displayed before the operating system starts. From the menu, you can
choose to
• Open the BIOS/UEFI setup utility
• Open the boot device selection menu
• Open the Windows startup options screen
From the Windows startup options screen, you can then choose to
• Continue: Exit and continue to Windows 10
• Use a device: Use a USB drive, network connection or Windows recovery DVD
• Troubleshoot: Reset your computer or see advanced options
• Turn off your PC
Open the Novo Button menu
For Lenovo computers with a Novo button, you can press the button to open the Novo Button menu.
Step 1. Turn off the computer.
Step 2. Open the LCD screen and press the Novo button.
Note: Alternatively, turn off the computer. Press Fn and the power button to open the Novo Button menu.
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Operating modes
The screen of your computer can open up to an angle of 360 degrees, enabling you to use your computer for
different purposes.
Mode Suitable for
Notebook mode
• Entering text
• Drag and drop operations using the touchpad
Stand mode
• Giving a presentation
• Viewing a slide show
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Mode Suitable for
Tent mode
Watching movies
Tablet mode
Playing touch-enabled games
Turn on screen rotation lock
In stand, tent, or tablet mode, auto rotation is turned on so that the orientation of the screen changes based
on how you place or hold the computer. However, you can turn on rotation lock to keep the screen in a fixed
orientation.
Step 1. Select the action center icon in the Windows notification area.
Step 2. Select the Rotation lock icon to turn it on.
Note: Rotation lock is disabled in notebook mode.
Use Windows touch keyboard
In stand, tent, or tablet mode, the physical keyboard of your computer is disabled to prevent inadvertent
typing. In these three modes, Windows touch keyboard is automatically displayed when text input is
required. If it is not, select the touch keyboard icon (
Note: If you are not seeing the touch keyboard icon, tap and hold the taskbar and select Show touch
keyboard button.
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) in the Windows notification area.
Turn on or off tablet mode
Windows 10 provides the tablet mode that makes touch operations more friendly. When rotating your
computer screen to switch to tablet, stand, or tent mode, you will be prompted to switch to Windows tablet
mode. You can also manually turn on or off Windows tablet mode.
Step 1. Select the action center icon in the Windows notification area.
Step 2. Select the Tablet mode icon to turn it on or off.
Interact with your computer
Keyboard hotkeys
Some keys on the keyboard are printed with icons. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone
or in combination with the Fn key to open certain apps or change certain settings quickly. The functions of
the hotkeys are symbolized by the icons printed on them.
Hotkey Function
Mute/Unmute sound.
Decrease/Increase system volume.
Mute/Unmute the microphone.
Increase/Decrease screen brightness.
Switch display devices.
Turn airplane mode on and off.
Open the Windows Settings app.
Lock the screen.
Display thumbnails of all open apps.
Open the Windows Calculator app.
Open an app launch bar.
Open the Windows Snip Tool app.
Hotkey mode
Some hotkeys share keys with function keys (F1 to F12). The hotkey mode is a UEFI/BIOS setting that
changes how hotkeys (or function keys) are used. Pressing Fn+ESC can also turn hotkey mode on or off.
Hotkey mode setting How to use hotkeys How to use function keys
Disabled Hold down the Fn key and press one
of the hotkeys.
Press the function keys directly.
Enabled Press the hotkeys directly. Hold down the Fn key and press one
of the function keys.
Note: Hotkeys that do not share keys with function keys are not affected by the hotkey mode setting. They
should always be used with the Fn key.
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Use the multi-touch screen
If your computer screen supports multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen with simple touch
gestures.
Note: Not all gestures are available on all apps.
Tap once
• From the Start menu: Open an app or item.
• From the desktop: Select an app or item.
• In an open app: Perform an action such as Copy, Save, and
Delete, depending on the app.
Tap twice quickly
Open an app or item from the desktop.
Tap and hold
Open a shortcut menu.
Slide
Scroll through items, such as lists, pages, and photos.
Drag an item to the location you want
Move an object.
Move two fingers closer together
Zoom out.
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