Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx User Guide

Notes

Before using the product, be sure to read Important Safety and Handling Information first.

Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows® 8. If you are using another Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using another operating system, some operations may not apply to you.

The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not 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 actual product.

Regulatory Notice

The Regulatory Notice provides information about the radio frequency and safety standards. Be sure to read it before using wireless devices on your computer.

To refer to it, go to

http://support.lenovo.com/

http://support.lenovo.com/ and click Guides & Manuals.

Lenovo IdeaTab K3011W

User Guide v1.0

Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.

First Edition (July 2012)

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reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

Contents

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Tablet front view

Tablet left-side view

Tablet right-side view

Tablet top view

Tablet bottom view

Dock front view

Dock right-side view

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8

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 wireless LAN

Recovery system

Help and support

Chapter 3. Battery management

Battery charging policy

Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions

Troubleshooting

Trademarks

CHAPTER 1

1 Integrated camera Use the camera for video communication and taking photos.

2 Wireless LAN antennas Connect to the wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio.

3 Multi-touch screen Functions as both the visual display as well as one of the two primary input methods.

Note: For details, see “Touch screen operation”.

4 Windows button Press this button to:

Toggle between the current view and the Start screen.

-or-

Wake up the computer from sleep mode.

Getting to know your computer

Tablet front view

Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.

Tablet left-side view

1 Screen rotation lock button Keeps the screen locked in portrait or landscape orientation.

2 Volume button Increases/Decreases volume level.

3 Speaker Provides audio output.

1 Speaker Provides audio output.

2 Micro HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI inputs such as a TV or an external display.

3 Combo audio jack Connects to headsets.

Tablet right-side view

Notes:

The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones. The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected, due to different industry standards.

Tablet top view

1 Power button Press this button to turn on the computer.

2 Power status indicator (on tablet)

3 Micro SD card slot Insert a micro SD card (not supplied) here.

Note: For details, see “Using a micro Secure Digital (SD) card (not supplied)”.

4 Built-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice narration, or audio

recording.

Symbol Indicator status Meaning

On (solid white) The tablet is connected to the AC adapter and is fully charged.

On (solid amber) The tablet is charging.

Blinking (white and amber

alternately)

The tablet is connected to the AC adapter, but the charging

process has been paused. There may be a problem with the

battery or battery connection.

Off The tablet is disconnected from the AC adapter.

Using a micro Secure Digital (SD) card (not supplied)

Your computer supports micro Secure Digital (SD) cards.

Notes:

Insert only one card in the slot at a time. This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). A micro SD prying pin was provided with your computer. It was designed to assist with removing the micro SD card. If you don't have this tool, you may be able to use the end of a small paper clip instead.

Inserting a micro SD card

To insert a micro SD card:

1 Turn off the tablet, and then disconnect the AC adapter and any cable(s) from the tablet.

2 Open the slot cover.

3 Insert the micro SD card until it clicks into place.

4 Close the slot cover.

Note: Do not insert or remove the micro SD card while the computer is turned on. Doing so may damage the micro SD card reader.

Removing a micro SD card

To remove a micro SD card:

1 Turn off the tablet, and then disconnect the AC adapter and any cable(s) from the tablet.

2 Open the slot cover.

3 Use the provided micro SD prying pin to push the micro SD card in until you hear a click. When you release the pressure, the spring-loaded micro

SD card will pop out of the slot slightly.

4 Use the micro SD prying pin to pull out the micro SD card.

5 Close the slot cover.

Note: Before removing the micro SD card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption.

Tablet bottom view

1 Tablet-docking latch Connects the tablet to the dock and keeps the tablet secured in place.

Note: For details, see “Combination of tablet and dock”.

2 Multi-function connector Connects to the AC power adapter, the USB cable or the dock.

1 Tablet-docking latch Attaches the tablet to the dock keeping the tablet secured in place.

Note: For details, see “Combination of tablet and dock”.

2 Tablet connector Connects the tablet to the dock.

Dock Front view

Note: For details, see “Combination of tablet and dock”.

3 Tablet release button (spring loaded) Press and hold the spring-loaded button to release the tablet and detach it from the dock.

Note: For details, see “Detaching the tablet”.

4 Keypad The keypad functions as a conventional keyboard.

5 Touchpad 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.

Keyboard function keys

You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys.

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

Toggles the display between the computer

and an external device.

Decreases the volume level. Decreases display brightness.

Increases the volume level. Increases display brightness.

Closes the currently active window. Displays the Settings charm.

Refreshes the desktop or the currently

active window.

Displays the Search charm.

Turns on/off the backlight of the LCD

screen.

Displays all currently active apps.

Enables/disables wireless function. Displays all apps with the Search charm.

Frequently used Windows Hotkey

To use the Windows hotkey function, press and hold Windows key 1 ; then press one of the hotkeys.

Windows key

Toggles between displaying the Start screen and the most recently opened app. (If there are

no currently open apps, it will alternate between the Start screen and the desktop.)

Windows key + Fn + F1 Opens Windows Help and Support.

Windows key + C Opens the Charms.

Windows key + D Displays the desktop.

Windows key + E Opens Windows Explorer.

Windows key + F

Opens Files within the Search charm. (press Windows key + F + Ctrl to find computers on a

network)

Windows key + G Cycles through desktop gadgets.

Windows key + H Displays the Share charm.

Windows key + I Displays the Settings charm.

Windows key + J Switches back to the most recently used open app.

Windows key + K Displays the Devices charm.

Windows key + O Toggles between locking and unlocking the screen orientation.

Windows key + Q Displays the Search charm.

Windows key + T

Switches from the currently active window to the desktop taskbar and cycles through open

desktop apps (if there are two or more open).

Windows key + V Cycles through notifications. (press Windows key + V + Shift to go backward)

Windows key + W Opens Settings within the Search charm.

Windows key + Z Opens the app bar.

Windows key + , (comma) Peeks at the desktop.

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