Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 10 User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
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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. 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.
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Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..................1 Top view ................................. 1 Left-side view ..............................3 Front view ..............................4 Rear view................................ 4 Bottom view ..............................5 Folio case top view............................6 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8....................8 Configuring the operating system for the first time ................
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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.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Keypad function keys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys. Enables/disables Airplane Mutes/unmutes the sound. mode. Displays all currently active Decreases the volume level. apps. Turns on/off the backlight of Increases the volume level.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You may need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below: •...
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks, and are always available regardless of which app you are currently in.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Share charm The Share charm lets you send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a fast way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm allows you to connect or send files to any external devices, such as digital cameras, TVs, or printers.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. ...
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer: Open the charms, and then select Settings o Shut down.
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Touch screen operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using the multi-touch screen, or like a traditional notebook computer, using the keyboard and touch pad.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Zoom Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen. Zooms in and out on visual apps, such as pictures and maps. Can also jump to the beginning or end of a list.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swipe Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center. Swiping down from the top edge or up from the bottom edge displays a task bar on the bottom of the screen with app commands, including save, edit, and delete.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swiping in from the left edge can: • Bring in and open an app currently running in the background. If there is more than one currently open app, you can: •...
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to wireless LAN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To confirm that Airplane mode is disabled, go to the desktop and check the notification area.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 While holding the computer as shown below, make sure the keypad does not extend over the top edge of the tablet. Otherwise the keypad will affect the performance of the antenna.
C partition of your hard disk. You can also download the latest device drivers from the Lenovo consumer support website. Getting help How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
Power-on. - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, have the computer serviced.
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting The computer does not • If the computer does not return from sleep mode, it may return from sleep mode and have entered hibernation mode automatically because the the computer does not work. battery is depleted. • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter to the computer, then press the Windows button or the Power button.
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Chapter 3. Troubleshooting Battery problems • Recharge the battery. Your computer shuts down before the battery status icon shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status icon shows empty. A startup problem ® • For details, see “Recovery system” on page 20. The Microsoft Windows operating system does not...
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