Lenovo Helix- User Manual

• Insert the tablet into the keyboard dock to establish the connection. Then, plug the ac power adapter into an ac power outlet, and then insert the jack into the keyboard dock to charge the tablet and thekeyboard dock at the same time. • Insert the tablet into the keyboard dock to establish the con...

Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides an overview of the tablet, including the locations of connectors and controls, tabletfeatures, accessories, specifications, and operating environment. Product layout This topic introduces the product hardware features to give you the basic informatio...

• Blink three times : The tablet or the keyboard dock is connected to an ac power source. • On : The tablet is on and in use. • Off : The tablet is off or in hibernation mode. • Slow blinking : The tablet is in sleep mode. • Fast blinking : The tablet is entering hibernation mode or sleep mode. Thin...

2 Mini DisplayPort connector Use the mini DisplayPort connector to connect the tablet to a compatible projector, external monitor, orhigh-definition television. 3 Emergency reset hole If the tablet stops responding and you cannot turn it off or turn it on by pressing the power button, removethe ac p...

Front and side view Figure 3. ThinkPad Helix front and side view 1 Tablet Digitizer Pen storage 11 SIM card tray 2 Fan louvers 12 Emergency reset hole 3 Power button 13 Power connector 4 Combo audio jack 14 Built-in stereo speakers 5 Volume control buttons 15 Windows button 6 Screen rotation lock bu...

Accessories Note: The power adapter and power cord might look different from the illustrations above. Figure 5. Accessories • Power cord and ac power adapter : Use the power cord together with the ac power adapter to provide ac power to your tablet and the keyboard dock and charge the batteries. Not...

Keyboard on keyboard dock • 6-row full size keyboard • ThinkPad pointing device (TrackPoint pointing device and touch pad) • Fn key function • Volume control buttons • Speaker mute button • Microphone mute button Integrated cameras • Front-facing camera, 2 megapixel • Rear-facing camera, 5 megapixel...

Battery • Tablet: 42Wh Li-Polymer battery • Keyboard dock: 28Wh Li-Polymer battery Power source (ac power adapter) • Sine-wave input at 50 to 60 Hz • Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V ac to 240 V ac Operating environment • Maximum altitude without pressurization: 3048 m (10 000 ft) • Tempe...

Chapter 2. Using your tablet This chapter provides instructions on how to use some basic applications and many of your tablet’s features. Initial setup instructions To use the tablet the first time after you take it out of the box, ensure that you follow the instructions below: 1. Use the supplied p...

Downloading games and applications To extend the functionality of your tablet, download and install additional applications from the WindowsStore and Lenovo App Store. Both Windows Store and Lenovo App Store provide an easy and quick way foryou to shop for games and mobile applications. To download ...

To use tablet mode when you move around with the tablet and the keyboard dock, do the following: 1. Position the tablet as shown. Then, insert the tablet into the keyboard dock until the tablet is secured in place. 2. Slowly and carefully close the tablet display. Using the function keys The keyboar...

Chapter 3. Wireless networks and devices Your tablet can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including mobile networks (3G or 4G), Wi-Fidata networks, Bluetooth devices, and NFC-enabled devices. Note: Some tablet models can connect to both mobile networks (3G or 4G) and Wi-Fi networks, whi...

To install a SIM card, do the following: 1. Turn off the tablet. 2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole of the SIM card tray. The tray ejects. Slide the tray out. 3. Place the SIM card into the SIM card tray as shown until the SIM card is hooked. 4. Insert the SIM card tray into the slot ...

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network To establish a Wi-Fi network connection, do the following: 1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen to display the charms. 2. Tap the Settings charm. 3. Tap the network icon. A list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed. 4. Tap the ID of the network you want to ...

Note: The invited user will be directed to the defined Web site address when the user is connected to your hotspot. 6. In the Tap to Share section, tap the invitation message to send an invitation notification to the user you want to invite. Note: The invited user must tap the invitation notificatio...

or recover data from the mSATA solid-state drive. You must take your tablet to a Lenovo reseller or amarketing representative to have the mSATA solid-state drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required,and a fee will be charged for parts and service. 10. In the Setup Notice window that is displayed,...

b. In the Confirm New Password field, reenter the password and tap Enter. • To change a password, do the following: a. In the Enter Current Password field, enter the current supervisor password and tap Enter. b. In the Enter New Password field, enter the new supervisor password; then reenter the pas...

2. Save all open files, and exit all applications. 3. Turn your tablet off and then turn it on again. 4. When the logo screen is displayed, tap “To interrupt normal startup, press Enter”. The Boot Menu window opens. 5. Tap the Application Menu tab. Tap Setup. The ThinkPad Setup program main menu ope...

Chapter 5. Recovery overview This section provides information about the recovery solutions. Refreshing your tablet If your tablet does not perform well and the problem might be caused by a recently installed program, youcan refresh your tablet without losing your personal files or changing your set...

Chapter 6. Advanced configuration If you need to update your system UEFI BIOS, install new device drivers, this information will help you handleyour tablet with proper care and keep it in top working shape. • “Installing device drivers” on page 39 • “ThinkPad Setup” on page 39 • “Using system manage...

• System board serial number • Asset Tag • CPU Type • CPU Speed • Installed memory • UUID • Preinstalled operating system license • UEFI secure boot Config menu If you need to change the configuration of your tablet, tap Config from the ThinkPad Setup program main menu. The following table lists the...

Table 1. Config menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments CIRA Timeout 0–255 Note: The default value is 60 seconds. Set the timeout option forCIRA connection to beestablished. 1 though 254seconds are selectable. If you select 0 , use 60 seconds as the defaulttimeout value. If ...

Table 2. Security menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Value Comments Sensor Hub • Disabled • Enabled If you select Enabled , you can use the sensor hub. Intel AT ModuleActivation • Disabled • Enabled • Permanently Disabled Enable or disable the UEFI BIOS interface toactivate the Intel AT m...

• If you are using the BitLocker ® drive encryption, you should not change the startup sequence. BitLocker drive encryption detects the change of startup sequence and locks the tablet from booting. Changing the startup sequence To change the startup sequence, do the following: 1. Tap Boot . The defa...

Your tablet is designed for manageability, so that you can redirect more of your resources to better meetyour business objectives. This manageability, or “Total Cost of Ownership” (TCO), enables you to remotely operate client tablets inthe same way as you operate your own tablet, such as turning on ...

Chapter 7. You and your tablet This chapter provides the accessibility information about your tablet, and instructions on traveling withthe tablet and maintaining the tablet. Comfort and accessibility Read this topic to learn how to use your tablet more comfortably and how to use the accessibility f...

• A ThinkPad ac power adapter for the country to which you are traveling • A SIM card for the local mobile services in that country or region Other items you might want to consider: • ThinkPad headphones • Additional storage devices Care and maintenance Handle your tablet with care so that you can e...

Chapter 8. Troubleshooting problems This chapter describes on what to do if you experience a problem with your tablet. Diagnosing problems If you experience problems with your tablet, use the Lenovo Solution Center program as a starting pointfor solving them. The Lenovo Solution Center program enabl...

1. Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when touching the screen. 2. Restart your tablet to try again. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo for technical support. Battery problem Problem : The battery does not charge correctly. Suggested solution : Check if the ac power adapter is connected c...

If you still encounter the same problem after you restart your tablet, reset your tablet and restart it again,you can perform a factory data reset operation. For more information, refer to “Resetting your tablet tothe factory default settings” on page 37. Error messages Message: 0177: Bad SVP data, ...

Errors without messages • Problem : My screen keeps blanking when I do not want it to. Solution : You can disable any system timers, such as the LCD turn-off timer or the blank timer by doing the following: 1. Start Power Manager. 2. Tap the Power plan tab, and then select Maximum Performance from t...

Chapter 9. Getting support This chapter provides information about getting help and support from Lenovo. Lenovo technical support After you buy a ThinkPad Helix, register your tablet with Lenovo. Using the registered information, Lenovocan contact you in case of a recall or other severe problems. Af...

Figure 6. Location of the MTM label Lenovo user forums Lenovo provides user forums on the World Wide Web to provide you with a place to search the communityknowledge base for information about your tablet, share information with other users, make suggestions toLenovo, ask questions, and get technica...

Appendix A. Regulatory information This appendix provides regulatory information. Wireless related information Wireless interoperability Wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product thatis based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Complement...

• Using the integrated wireless cards onboard of airplanes, in hospitals or near petrol stations, blasting areas (with electro-explosive devices), medical implants or body-worn electronic medical devices. • In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perce...

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a resident...

German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis für Geräte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG (früher 89/336/EWG) zurAngleichung der Rechtsvorschriften über die e...

Appendix B. Environmental, recycling, and disposalinformation Lenovo recycling statement Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipmentwhen it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners in...

Recycling information for Brazil Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso Equipamentos elétricos e eletrônicos não devem ser descartados em lixo comum, mas enviados à pontos decoleta, autorizados pelo fabricante do produto para que sejam encaminhados e processado...

India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011. 72 User Guide

Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information 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 andpractices. Lenovo is proud to offer our customers product...

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