Lenovo Yoga- User Manual

Protect your computer and data when moving it. Before moving a computer equipped with a hard disk drive, do one of thefollowing, and ensure that the power button is off or is blinking: • Turn it off. • Put it in sleep mode. • Put it in hibernation mode. This will help to prevent damage to the comput...

Conditions that require immediate action Products can become damaged due to misuse or neglect. Some product damage is serious enoughthat the product should not be used again until it has been inspected and, if necessary, repaired byan authorized servicer. As with any electronic device, pay close att...

that the power is turned off and that the product is unplugged from any power source. If you have anyquestions or concerns, contact the Customer Support Center. Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, thefollowing warnings are required for your...

To prevent possible overheating, do not cover the power adapter with clothing or other objectswhen the power adapter is plugged into an electrical outlet. Extension cords and related devices Ensure that extension cords, surge protectors, uninterruptible power supplies, and power strips that you usea...

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this labelattached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem withone of these parts, contact a service technician. External devices CAUTION:Do not connect or disconnect any...

Lithium coin cell battery notice The following statement applies to users in the state of California, U.S.A. California Perchlorate Information: Products containing manganese dioxide lithium coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate. Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, Seewww.dtsc.c...

Excessive use of headphones or earphones for a long period of time at high volume can be dangerous if theoutput of the headphone or earphone connectors do not comply with specifications of EN 50332-2. Theheadphone output connector of your computer complies with EN 50332-2 Sub clause 7. This specific...

Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the locations of connectors, locations of important product labels,computer features, specifications, operating environment, and preinstalled programs. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Locating computer controls, conne...

3 Volume control buttons The volume control buttons enable you to adjust the volume while you are using your computer in thetablet mode. 4 Screen rotation lock button Use the screen rotation lock button to lock the screen rotation function. 5 Media card slot Your computer has a media card slot. Inse...

Attention: When you attach a USB cable to the connector, ensure that the USB mark is facing upward. Otherwise the connector might be damaged. 4 Audio connector Connect headphones or a headset that has a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) 4-pole plug to the audio connector tolisten to the sound from the computer. No...

Rear view Note: Your computer might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic. Figure 5. Rear view 1 Fan louvers 1 Fan louvers The fan louvers and internal fan enable air to circulate in the computer and to ensure proper cooling,especially the cooling of the microprocessor. Notes: ...

The following figure shows the location of the Genuine Microsoft label on the computer cover: Note: Your computer might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic. Features This topic provides information about the computer features. Tablet features • Multi-touch screen • Volume con...

• Microphones Keyboard • Fn key function • Keyboard frame travel function • 6-row spill-resistant, backlight keyboard • ThinkPad pointing device (TrackPoint pointing device and ThinkPad trackpad) Interface • ac power connector • Always on USB 3.0 connector • Audio connector • 4-in-1 digital media ca...

Operating environment This section provides information about your computer operating environment. Environment: • Maximum altitude without pressurization: 3048 m (10 000 ft) • Temperature – At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft) – Operating: 5.0°C to 35.0°C (41°F to 95°F) – Storage: 5.0°C to 43.0°C (41...

Chapter 2. Using your computer This chapter provides information on using some of the computer components. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Registering your computer” on page 15 • “Frequently asked questions” on page 16 • “Using the tablet buttons” on page 17 • “Using the Tablet Digiti...

Frequently asked questions The following are a few tips that will help you optimize the use of your computer. To ensure that you receive the best performance from your computer, go to the following Web pageto find information such as aids for troubleshooting and answers to frequently asked questions...

Print the following sections and keep them with your computer in case you are unable to access this onlineuser guide when necessary. • “Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system” on page 63 • “Computer stops responding” on page 81 • “Power problems” on page 92 Using the tablet buttons This topic p...

Notes: • This pen is not waterproof. Take care not to soak it or dip it in water. • Your computer might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. You can store the pen in the slot on the right side of the computer. Push the pen gently into the slot untilyou hear a click. To remov...

Operating modes This section provides information about the operating modes of your computer. Your computer providesthe notebook mode, stand mode, tablet mode, and tent mode that enable you to work more convenientlyin your working environment. This section contains the following topics: • “Rotating ...

Table 1. Display angle for each operating mode Notebook mode Stand mode Tablet mode Tent mode no more than 190 degrees more than 190 degrees andless than 350 degrees 360 degrees no less than 270 degreesand no more than 340degrees Notebook mode This section provides information about notebook mode. Y...

Tablet mode This section provides information about tablet mode. You can use the computer in tablet mode in scenariosthat require frequent interaction with the screen, such as browsing the Web site and watching movies. Attention: Do not rotate the computer display with too much force, otherwise the ...

In tablet mode, the keyboard, the ThinkPad trackpad, and the TrackPoint pointing stick are automaticallydisabled. In tablet mode, you can use your computer in a creative and intuitive way by jotting down notes andillustrations with the Tablet Digitizer Pen and then storing them digitally. For instru...

Turning the computer into tent mode from tablet mode If your computer is in tablet mode, do the following to turn the computer into tent mode: Note: Your computer might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic. 1. Slowly open your computer display several inches. The screen rotat...

Turning the computer into stand mode from tent mode If your computer is in tent mode, do the following to turn the computer into stand mode: 1. If the autorotate feature is disabled, press the screen rotation lock button to enable the autorotate feature. 2. Position your computer as shown. Your comp...

1 Function keys • + : Press Fn+Esc to enable or disable the Fn Lock function. When the Fn Lock function is disabled : The Fn Lock indicator is off (default mode). To initiate the special function of each key, press the function key directly. To input F1–F12, you need to press the Fnkey and the corre...

• : Opens the Search charm. • : Views the programs that you have opened. • : Views all the programs. • + : Controls the keyboard backlight There are three modes for the keyboard backlight: Off , Low , and High . Press Fn+Spacebar to change the modes of the keyboard backlight. • Fn+B : Has the same f...

To customize the keyboard, do the following: 1. Go to Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Device Manager ➙ Keyboards ➙ Standard PS/2 keyboard and then follow the instructions on the screen. Using the ThinkPad pointing device The ThinkPad pointing device consists of the TrackPoint pointing s...

Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device You can customize the ThinkPad pointing device to achieve the extended functions of the ThinkPadpointing device. To customize the ThinkPad pointing device, do the following: 1. Go to Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Mouse ➙ ThinkPad . 3. Follow th...

– How bright you make the computer display. – How often you use the wireless features. To check for detailed battery status information, open the Lenovo Settings program and click Power . Using the ac power adapter The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery ...

To put the computer into hibernation mode, change your power plan settings by doing the following: 1. Go to the desktop screen. Right-click the battery status icon from the Windows notification area and click Power Options . 2. Click Choose what the power button does , and then follow the instructio...

Using the Duplicate or Extend desktop function With the Duplicate desktop function, you can display the same output on both the computer display andan external display. You also can display different desktop images on each monitor with the Extenddesktop function. You can use the Duplicate or Extend ...

Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy various multimedia audio features, suchas the following: • Playback of MIDI and MP3 files • Recording and playback of PCM and WAV files • Recording from various sound sources, such as a headset attached The following table shows the supp...

Chapter 3. You and your computer This chapter provides information about accessibility, comfort, and travelling with your computer. • “Accessibility and comfort” on page 43 • “Traveling with your computer” on page 45 Accessibility and comfort Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from...

Display : Position the display to maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 510-760 mm (20-30 inches). Avoid glare or reflections on the display from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. Keep the displayscreen clean and set the brightness to levels that enable you to see the screen clearl...

Assistive technologies enable users to access information in the most appropriate way. Some of thesetechnologies are already provided in your operating system. Others can be purchased through vendors, oraccessed through the World Wide Web http://www.lenovo.com/healthycomputing. Assistive technologie...

• When taking off, remember to turn off your computer or put it into hibernation mode. Travel accessories The following is a checklist of items to consider packing when you are going to travel: • ThinkPad ac power adapter • ThinkPad AC/DC combo adapter • External mouse (if you are accustomed to usin...

If you set a power-on password, the password prompt is displayed on the screen whenever you turn on thecomputer. You must enter the correct password to start using the computer. Setting, changing, or removing a power-on password Before you start, print these instructions. To set, change, or remove a...

reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase isrequired, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Hard disk passwords The following two types of hard disk passwords can help protect the information stored on the hard disk drive: • User ha...

• If you are in User + Master hard disk mode, you can select either User HDP or Master HDP to change the password, depending on your needs. – If you select User HDP mode, follow the following steps to change the user hard disk password: 1. Type the current user hard disk password in the Enter Curren...

• To provide reliable security for UEFI BIOS, use the security chip and a security application with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) management feature. Refer to “Setting the security chip” on page 52. Note: The Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system supports the TPM management feature. • If a Disk E...

Chapter 5. Recovery overview This section provides information about the recovery solutions provided on your computer. A Windows recovery image is preinstalled in the recovery partition on your computer. The Windows recoveryimage enables you to refresh your computer, or reset your computer to the fa...

Chapter 6. Enhancing your computer This chapter provides instructions on how to use hardware devices to expand your computer capabilities. • “Finding ThinkPad options” on page 59 • “ThinkPad OneLink Dock” on page 59 Finding ThinkPad options If you want to expand the capabilities of your computer, Le...

Front view 1 Security-lock slot : To protect your dock from theft, you can purchase a security cable lock, such as a Kensington-style cable lock, that fits this security-lock slot to lock your dock to a desk, table, or othernon-permanent fixture. 2 USB 3.0 connector : Used to connect devices that ar...

Rear view 1 USB 2.0 connector : Used to connect devices that are compatible with USB 2.0. 2 Ethernet connector : Used to connect the dock to an Ethernet LAN. 3 HDMI connector : Used to connect a digital audio device or video monitor that is compatible with HDMI. 4 Power connector : Used to connect t...

Chapter 7. Advanced configuration While it is important to protect files, data, and settings that are on the hard disk drive or solid-state drive,you also might need to install a new operating system, install new device drivers, update your system UEFIBIOS, or recover preinstalled software. This inf...

Country or region Code Country or region Code China SC Netherlands NL Denmark DK Norway NO Finland FI Spain SP France FR Sweden SV Germany GR Taiwan and Hong Kong TC Italy IT United States US Japan JP Installing device drivers Device driver is the program that operates a particular hardware device o...

Table 3. Config menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments this item. Then the computer isready to be serviced. Note: The ac power adapter must be disconnected to performthis operation. The built-inbattery will be automaticallyenabled when the ac poweradapter is reconnected. Pa...

Table 4. Security menu items (continued) Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Intel AT Module Activation • Disabled • Enabled • Permanently Disabled Enable or disable the UEFI BIOSinterface to activate the Intel ATmodule, which is an optionalanti-theft service from Intel. Note: If you set the I...

Attention: • After you change the startup sequence, ensure that you select a correct device during a copy, a save, or a format operation. Otherwise your data might be erased or overwritten. • If you are using the BitLocker drive encryption, do not change the startup sequence. BitLocker drive encrypt...

Chapter 8. Preventing problems An important part of owning a ThinkPad notebook computer is maintenance. With proper care, you canavoid common problems. The chapter provides information that can help you keep your computer runningsmoothly. • “General tips for preventing problems” on page 75 • “Making...

– If your computer uses discs as the recovery media, do not remove the disc from the drive until prompted to do so. • For suspected hard disk drive issues, refer to “Diagnosing problems” on page 81 and run a diagnostic test for the drive before you call the Customer Support Center. If your computer ...

For more information about how to use the System Update program, refer to the help information systemof the program. Taking care of your computer Although your computer is designed to function reliably in normal work environments, you need to usecommon sense in handling it. By following the importan...

• Before you install a memory card such as an SD card, SDHC card, SDXC card, and a MultiMediaCard, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from yourbody. Static electricity could damage the device. • When transferring data to or from a flash media c...

Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems This chapter provides information on what to do if you experience a problem with your computer. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Diagnosing problems” on page 81 • “Troubleshooting” on page 81 Diagnosing problems If you experience problems wi...

2. Remove the ac power adapter from the computer, and reset the system by inserting a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole. To locate the reset hole, refer to “Bottom view” on page 6.Reattach the ac power adapter. Notes: a. If the computer does not turn on, continue with step 3. b. ...

Solution : Cooling fan has failed. Have the computer serviced. • Message : Thermal sensing error Solution : The thermal sensor is not functioning correctly. Shut down the computer immediately and have the computer serviced. Errors without messages • Problem : My screen keeps blanking when I do not w...

Beep errors Table 6. Beep errors Problem Solution One short beep, pause, three short beeps, pause, threemore short beeps, and one short beep The memory module has a problem. Have the computerserviced. Three short beeps, pause, one short beep, pause, onemore short beep, and three short beeps PCI reso...

2. Open Control Panel and click Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound ➙ Playback . 3. If you are using a Headset profile, select Bluetooth Hands-free Audio and click the Set Default button. If you are using an AV profile, select Stereo Audio and click the Set Default button. 4. Click OK to close the Sound wind...

Computer screen problems • Problem : The screen is blank. Solution : Do the following: – Press F7 to bring up the image. – If you are using the ac power adapter, or using the battery and the battery gauge shows that the battery is not depleted, press F6 to make the screen brighter. – If your compute...

• Problem : Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer. Solution : This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology. Your computer display contains multiple thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discolored, or bright dots...

2. Turn on the external monitor and the computer. 3. Right-click on the desktop, and click Screen resolution . 4. Click the Monitor-2 icon. 5. Select Extend these displays for multiple displays. 6. Click the Monitor-1 icon (for the primary display, the computer display). 7. Set the resolution for th...

Battery and power problems This topic contains instructions on troubleshooting battery and power problems. Battery problems • Problem : The built-in battery cannot be fully charged in the standard charge time when the computer is powered off. Solution : The battery might be over-discharged. Do the f...

If your computer is getting no power at all, check the following items: 1. Verify the power button. Refer to “Status indicators” on page 7. The power button is lit whenever the computer is on. 2. Check all power connections. Remove any power strips and surge protectors to connect the ac power adapte...

Solution : The battery power is getting low. Connect the ac power adapter to the computer and plug it into an electrical outlet. • Problem : The computer display remains blank after you press Fn to return from sleep mode. Solution : Check whether an external monitor was disconnected or turned off wh...

• Problem : The hard disk drive does not work. Solution : On the Boot menu of ThinkPad Setup, ensure that the hard disk drive is on the Boot priority order list. If it is on the Excluded from boot order list, it is disabled. Select the entry for it on the list and press the Shift+1 key. This moves t...

A dock problem Problem : The computer does not start when you try to turn it on, and does not respond when you try to resume operation. Solution : Make sure that: • The ThinkPad OneLink Dock is connected to power. • The computer is correctly connected to the ThinkPad OneLink Dock. 96 User Guide

Chapter 10. Getting support This chapter provides information about getting help and support from Lenovo. • “Before you contact Lenovo” on page 97 • “Getting help and service” on page 97 • “Purchasing additional services” on page 99 Before you contact Lenovo Often, you can solve your computer proble...

The following items are not covered:• Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted parts Note: All warranted parts contain a 7-character identification in the format FRU XXXXXXX or a 10-character identification in the format FRU XXXXXXXXXX. • Identification of softw...

Appendix A. Regulatory information Wireless related information Wireless interoperability The wireless LAN card is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on DSSS,CCK, and/or OFDM radio technology, and is compliant to: • The 802.11b/g Standard, 802.11a/b/g or 802.11n...

• Battery Status Profile Usage environment and your health Integrated wireless cards emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy like other radio devices. However, thelevel of energy emitted is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices likefor example mobile phones. D...

If your computer is shipped without the Regulatory Notice , you can find it on the Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/UserManual Export classification notice This product is subject to the United States Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and has an ExportClassification Control Number (ECCN) of ...

European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic CompatibilityDirective This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on theapproximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Lenovo cannotaccept responsibil...

Appendix B. WEEE and recycling statements Lenovo encourages owners of information technology equipment to responsibly recycle their equipmentwhen it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of programs and services to assist equipment owners inrecycling their IT products. Information on product ...

Disposing of Lenovo computer components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Japan may have components that contain heavy metals or otherenvironmental sensitive substances. To properly dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuitboard or drive, use the methods described above for collec...

Notice: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU). Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/ECconcerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators. The Directive determines theframework for the retur...

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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