Lenovo Yoga 2 11 User Guide Read the safety notic es 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.
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ..........18 Touch screen operation ....................19 Connecting to wireless LAN ...................23 Help and support ......................24 Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ........25 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ..............27 Frequently asked questions ..................27 Troubleshooting ......................29...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Integrated Use the camera for video communication. camera (on select models) The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant Multi-touch visual output. Multi-touch function is available on this screen display. Windows button Press this button to: Toggle between the current view and the Start screen.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Keyboard function keys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate function keys. Mutes/unmutes the Enables/disables sound. Airplane mode. Decreases the volume Displays all currently level. active apps. Turns on/off the Increases the volume backlight of the LCD...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; then press one of the function keys The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Pgup: Activates the pause function.
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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 PowerPoint presentations). Attention: • Do not open the display with too much force, otherwise the panel or hinges may be damaged.
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. •...
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Novo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, or to enter the boot menu. Rotation lock Keeps the screen locked in portrait or landscape orientation.
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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. Landscape Portrait •...
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Charms and the charms bar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Charms are navigation buttons that let you access basic tasks quickly.
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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 enables you to connect or send files to any external devices, such as digital cameras, TVs, printers, or projectors.
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 Zooms in and out on visual apps, Move two fingers together or apart while such as pictures and maps. Can also touching the screen. jump to the beginning or end of a list. Turns an object.
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swipe Swiping down from the top edge or Start from any edge of the screen, then up from the bottom edge displays a swipe inwards toward the center. task bar on the bottom of the screen with app commands, including New, Refresh, and other commands.
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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 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system The Lenovo OneKey Recovery system is software designed to back up and restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups for easy restoration as required.
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• 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: 1 Shut down the computer.
Where can I find warranty information? For the warranty applicable to your computer, including the warranty period and type of warranty service, see the Lenovo limited warranty flyer that came with your computer. Drivers and preinstalled software...
Windows, Linux or Dos, etc 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.
Lenovo screen. OneKey Recovery system. If you still see only the cursor on the screen, have the computer serviced.
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC The computer does not return from sleep mode and power adapter to the computer, then press the the computer does not Windows button or the Power button. work.
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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down • Recharge the battery. before the battery status indicator shows empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. Other problems Your computer does not • To turn off your computer, press and hold the Power button for eight seconds or more.
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