Lenovo Flex 20- User Manual

2 User Guide Front view of the computer 1 2 5 1 4 3 6 Built-in microphone Camera LED indicator Built-in camera Ambient light sensor* Power LED indicator Windows button** Note: Battery status is displayed in several places in the Windows OS. You will be alerted when the battery starts to run low. Mak...

3 User Guide Left and right view of the computer 1 2 3 Combo audio jack*USB 3.0 connectors (2)Power connector * Combo audio jack: Used to connect headsets. Notes: • The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.• Different industry standards may lead to the recording function not be...

4 User Guide Rear view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating. 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 Power buttonVolume upVolume downScreen rotation lock button*Stand lockAir vents * Screen rotation lock button Keeps the screen locked in por...

5 User Guide Screen rotation You can rotate the display panel as you please.• The orientation of the display automatically changes (alternating between portrait and landscape mode) in response to how you hold the computer. Note: Some software does not support screen rotation and will cause the scree...

6 User Guide Computer stand 15º 70º 90º 1. First open the stand to its maximum angle, then adjust the display position.2. The computer can be positioned at between 15° and 70° from an upright vertical position, and can also be placed flat down in a horizontal position.

8 User Guide Connecting your computer Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. Basic connector instructions Connector Description Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech-recognit...

10 User Guide Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you’ll need a contract with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and some hardware.IPSs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country.Your computer is designed to support a wireless (sele...

12 User Guide E-Dice Components and Connectors 1 3 4 2 Battery indicator Charging connector USB power adapter Dongle Charging the E-Dice The E-Dice has an internal rechargeable battery. If the indicator light blinks while you are rolling the dice, this indicates the battery is low on power. To charg...

13 User Guide Playing with the E-Dice The E-Dice is paired in the factory for your convenience. It should work immediately after plugging the dongle into your computer. To play with the E-Dice, do the following: 1. Plug the dongle into USB connector of your computer. 2. Lay the computer face-up on a...

14 User Guide Use and Maintenance • The minimum age recommended for using the E-Dice is 14 years old.• Keep the E-Dice away from water or damp environments. Clean the dice with a soft dry cloth. • The effective range between the E-Dice and the computer is 2 meters. Find a comfortable posture when ro...

Using Windows 8 This chapter contains the following topics: Ø Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces Ø The Charms Bar Ø Shutting down the computer Ø Switching between apps Ø Closing an app Ø Opening other system programs Ø Windows Help and Support Attention: The Windows 8 operating system i...

16 User Guide Switching between the main Windows 8 interfaces Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start Screen and the Windows desktop.To switch from the Start Screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following:• Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen.• Press the Wind...

17 User Guide Switching between apps Sometimes you want to get back to an app you were just using, or quickly switch through your recent apps.To switch between apps:Move the cursor to the top left corner, then click to bring in the next app. (If your computer is equipped with touch screen, swipe in ...

Touch screen instructions User Guide 19 This chapter contains the following topics: Ø Touch Screen Calibration Ø User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen Ø Attentions when using the Touch Screen

21 User Guide Basic Hand Gestures 1. Single Click / Double Click For the item selected on the touch screen, with one finger touch it one or two times, to perform a single click or double click operation. This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse left button. 2. Single Finger Righ...

24 User Guide Related Touch Screen Settings • Select Hardware and Sound → Pen and Touch from the Settings charm. • Select touch actions which you wish to adjust. By clicking on “ Settings ”, you can adjust the “ Speed ” and “ Spatial tolerance ” parameters, to match the user’s natural way of double-...

25 User Guide Precautions when using the Touch Screen 1. When using the touch screen, be careful not to tear the surface with any sharp objects. 2. To ensure normal use of the touch screen, ensure that both the screen surface and your fingers are clean and dry. 3. To ensure precise positioning on th...

Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: Ø OneKey Recovery Ø Driver and Application Installation Attention: Using OneKey Recovery will result in loss of data. • You can restore the C: drive of the computer to factory default settings or to the last system backup status usi...

28 User Guide Note about the service partition: The files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition. Deleting this partition will make the rescue system unusable. For more detailed information, see the following instructions: From the Search charm, select Apps → ...

29 User Guide Driver and Application Installation The Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system provides a way for the user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware. Method 1: Automatic Installation Repea...

Using the Software This chapter contains the following topic: Ø Software instructions Note: The interface and functionality of these features will depend on which software was shipped with the computer model you purchased. User Guide 31

32 User Guide Lenovo Support The Lenovo Support program enables you to register your computer with Lenovo, download and view user manuals for your computer, get the warranty information of your computer, and explore help and support information. To open this program, do the following: Click the Leno...

34 User Guide Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer:• If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is proper...

35 User Guide Problem: Ripple on screen. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check to see if any of the following devices are located less than one meter from the computer: refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPS systems, regulators, fluorescent lamps or other computers that may be...

36 User Guide Problem: No sound from headphones. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection — ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector. • Adjust the Windows volume control — select the speaker icon from the Settings Charm o...

37 User Guide Troubleshooting Problems Hard Disks Problem: The capacity of the hard disk, as indicated by the system, is less than the nominal capacity. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: For computers equipped with the OneKey Recovery feature, the system recovery feature needs to occupy some h...

38 User Guide Windows Help and Support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following:• Select the Settings charm, then select Help . • Press Windows key + F1.You can read the Windows Help and...

39 User Guide Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks Cleaning the computer components Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integrated circuit boards, it is very important to periodically clean the computer to prevent dust buildup. The cleaning supplies you need to clean the c...

41 User Guide Appendix. Declaration Thank you for using Lenovo products.Carefully read all documents shipped with your computer before you install and use the product for the first time. Lenovo is not responsible for any loss except when caused by installation and operations performed by Lenovo prof...

42 User Guide Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both.Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.Intel Inside is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the...

43 User Guide Energy Star Statement ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the environment through energy efficient products and practices.Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with ...

44 User Guide Enabling ErP compliance mode You can enable the energy-related products directive (ErP) compliance mode through the Power menu in the Setup Utility program. This mode reduces electricity consumption when your computer is in standby mode or turned off.To enable ErP compliance mode in th...