Lenovo Yoga 11 User Manual

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga11

User Guide V1.0

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 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

• 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://www.lenovo.com, click Support, and then click User’s guides

and manuals.

First Edition (May 2012)

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Contents

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

Top view ......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Left-side view ................................................................................................................................................ 8

Right-side view............................................................................................................................................ 10

Front view .................................................................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8............................................................................................13

Configuring the operating system for the first time .............................................................................. 13

Operating system interfaces ...................................................................................................................... 13

The Charms .................................................................................................................................................. 14

Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ................................................................................ 16

Touch screen operation .............................................................................................................................. 18

Connecting to wireless LAN ..................................................................................................................... 22

Recovery system.......................................................................................................................................... 23

Help and support ........................................................................................................................................ 24

Chapter 3. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 25

Frequently asked questions ....................................................................................................................... 25

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 26

Trademarks....................................................................................................................................... 29

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

Attention:

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• 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.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Integrated camera

Use the camera for video communication.

(select models only)

Multi-touch screen

Note: For details, see “Touch screen operation” on page 18.

Windows button

Touchpad

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

Wireless LAN

Functions as both the visual display as well as one of the two primary input methods.

Press this button to: Toggle between the current view and the Start screen.

-or-

Wake up the computer from sleep mode.

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.

Connect to the wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio.

antennas

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

 Keyboard function keys

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

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

Decreases the volume level.

Enables/disables Airplane

mode.

Displays all currently active

apps.

Toggles the display between the

Increases the volume level.

computer and an external

device.

Closes the currently active

window.

Refreshes the desktop or the

currently active window.

Enables/disables the touchpad.

Note: The screen brightness is set automatically (based on the ambient light level) by default. If you want to

adjust the brightness of the screen manually, open the Charms bar and select Settings

settings

→ General → Screen (Adjust my screen brightness automatically) and toggle the switch to

Off.

Decreases display brightness.

Increases display brightness.

→ Change PC

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.

• To prevent automatic orientation, press the screen rotation lock button. It is located on the right edge of the computer. (See below illustration).

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 emails, and so on).

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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).

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer

Watch Mode (Presentation Mode)

Suitable for tasks that require limited interaction with the touch screen (such as displaying graphs or a PowerPoint presentation).

Attention:

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• Do not open the display with too much force, otherwise the panel or hinges may be damaged.

Notes:

• The keyboard and touchpad are automatically locked when the screen is opened beyond 190 degrees

(approximately).

• In tablet mode, only the following buttons can be used:

 Windows button  Volume Up button  Volume Down button  Screen rotation lock button

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