Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S 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.
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ................17 Touch screen operation ..........................19 Connecting to wireless LAN ........................23 Help and support ............................24 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System ................25 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ......................26 Frequently asked questions ........................26 Troubleshooting ............................28...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated camera (on Use the camera for the video communication. select models) Multi-touch screen Functions as the visual display as well as one of the two primary input methods. Note: For details, see “Touch screen operation” on page 19. Windows button Press this button to: Toggle between the current view and the Start screen.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Keyboard 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 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 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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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer 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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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Tent Mode (Presentation Mode) Suitable for tasks that require limited interaction with the touch screen (such as displaying graphs or a 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).
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices Your computer comes with two USB ports compatible with USB devices. The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the driver has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps.
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) Notes: • Insert only one card in the slot at a time. •...
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. Putting your computer to sleep If you will be away from your computer for a short time, put the computer to sleep.
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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 → Shut down. Select Power...
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: •...
• The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be started normally. If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System: Shut down the computer. Press the Novo button. From the Novo button menu, select the Lenovo OneKey Recovery...
Lenovo OneKey Recovery System Where are the recovery discs? Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System if you need to restore the system to its factory status. What can I do if the back-up process fails? If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the following steps: Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process.
Legacy support. The legacy Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don’t change the boot mode. 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 4. Troubleshooting The computer does not return • If the computer does not return from sleep mode, it may from sleep mode and the have entered hibernation mode automatically because the computer does not work. battery is depleted. Check the power indicator. •...
-or- Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. A startup problem • ® For details, see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery System” on The Microsoft Windows page 25. operating system does not start. OneKey Recovery System problems Backup cannot be made.
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