Lenovo Yoga 300-11IBY Instruction manual
Lenovo Yoga 300
Yoga 300-11IBY/Yoga 300-11IBR
User Guide
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Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
Notes
• Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General
Information Guide first.
• 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 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
• For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com
.
First Edition (February 2015)
© Copyright Lenovo 2015.
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .........................................1
Top view...................................................................................................................... 1
Left-side view ............................................................................................................. 8
Right-side view .........................................................................................................13
Bottom view ..............................................................................................................16
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 ............................................17
Configuring the operating system for the first time ...........................................17
Operating system interfaces ...................................................................................17
The charms ................................................................................................................18
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down............................................. 21
Touch screen operation ........................................................................................... 24
Connecting to a wireless network .........................................................................28
Help and support .....................................................................................................29
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ..................................30
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ................................................................32
Frequently asked questions ....................................................................................32
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................37
Trademarks ...........................................................................................40
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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ab
e
c
d
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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a Integrated
Use the camera for video communication.
camera (on select
models)
b Built-in
microphones
c Multi-touch
screen
d Touch pad
Note: You can enable/disable the touch pad by pressing F6 ( ).
e Wireless LAN
antennas
Capture 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 touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
Touch pad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your
fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want
the pointer to move.
Touch pad buttons: The functions of the left/right side
correspond to those of the left/right mouse button on a
conventional mouse.
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive
wireless radio signals.
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Using the keyboard
Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate
hotkeys.
Mutes/unmutes the
:
sound.
Decreases the volume
:
level.
Increases the volume level.
:
Closes the currently active
:
window.
Refreshes the desktop or
the currently active
:
window.
Enables/disables the touch
:
pad.
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.
Enables/disables Airplane
:
mode.
Displays all currently
:
active apps.
Turns on/off the backlight
:
of the LCD screen.
Toggles the display
between the computer and
:
an external device.
Decreases display
:
brightness.
Increases display
:
brightness.
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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 a; then press one of the
function keys b.
a
b
The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + PgUp: Activates the Home function.
Fn + PgDn: Activates the End function.
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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 e-mails, 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).
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Tent Mode (Presentation Mode)
Suitable for tasks that require limited interaction with the touch screen (such
as displaying graphs or PowerPoint presentations).
Attention:
• Do not open the display with too much force, otherwise the panel or hinges may be
damaged.
Note: The keyboard and touch pad are automatically locked when the screen is opened
beyond 190 degrees (approximately).
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a b
a Kensington slot
b AC power adapter
Attach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect
your computer from theft and unauthorized use.
You can attach a security lock to your computer to help
prevent it from being removed without your permission.
For details on installing the security lock, please refer to
the instructions shipped with the security lock that you
have purchased.
Connects to the AC power adapter.
d e f g h
jack
c USB port
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 11.
d Memory card slot
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 12.
e
Combo audio
Connects to USB devices.
Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Connects to headsets.
jack
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.
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f
Rotation lock
button
Note: The screen rotation lock button will be disabled in notebook mode.
g
Volume down
Keeps the screen locked in portrait or landscape
orientation. Locking the screen rotation will disable the
gravity sensing function, thereby preventing the screen
from changing its orientation automatically depending
upon the angle at which it is held.
Decreases the volume level.
button
h
Volume up button
Increases the volume level.
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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.
Landscape
Portrait
• To prevent automatic orientation, press the rotation lock button. It is located
on the right edge of the computer (See illustration below).
Note: The screen rotation lock button will be disabled in notebook mode.
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