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Lenovo IdeaPad
Flex 14/Flex 14D
Flex 15/Flex 15D
User Guide
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
en-US
Rev. RB01
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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 other Windows operating systems, some operations may be slightly different. If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you. • The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer and/or your computer may
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Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..........................................1 Top view.......................................................................................................................1 Left-side view ..............................................................................................................9 Right-side view..........................................................................................................12 Front view ...............
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Flex 14/Flex 14D c a c b d e i f g 1
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Flex 15/Flex 15D c ac b d e i h f g Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are invisible from outside. Attention: • Do not open the display panel beyond 300 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful not to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged. 2
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Use the camera for video communication. Integrated a camera Connect to the wireless adapter to receive and send b Wireless wireless radio. antennas Built-in Captures sound which can be used for video c conferencing, voice narration, or audio recording. microphone Display Provides brilliant visual output. d Press this button to: e Windows button Toggle between the current view and the Start screen. (on select models) Touch pad The Touch pad functio
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using the keyboard Your computer has number keys and function keys and may also have a numeric keypad (Flex 15/Flex 15D only) incorporated into its standard key- board. Numeric keypad Flex 15/Flex 15D The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. 4
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. Enables/disables airplane Mutes/unmutes the sound. : : mode. Decreases the volume level. Switches the active program. : : Turns on/off the backlight of Increases the volume level. : : the display. Closes the currently active Projects to a connected : : window. display. Refreshes the desktop or the Decreases display : : currently active window. brightnes
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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 a function keys . b Flex 14/Flex 14D b a Flex 15/Flex 15D b a The following describes the features of each function key. Fn + Home: Activate the pause function. Fn + End: Activate the break function. Fn + PgUp: Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + PgDn (Flex 14/ Activate the insert
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Positioning the display panel Notebook Mode Suitable for tasks that require a keyboard and mouse (such as creating documents, writing e-mails, and so on). Stand Mode (Theater Mode) Suitable for tasks that require little or no touch (such as viewing photos or playing videos). 7
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Attention: � Do not open the display with too much force, otherwise the display panel or hinges may be damaged. Notes: � The keyboard and touch pad are automatically locked if the keyboard panel faces down. � In the stand mode (theater mode), only the following buttons can be used: - Windows button - Volume Up button - Volume Down button - Power button - Novo button 8
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b c d e AC power adapter Connects the AC power adapter. a jack Dissipate internal heat. Ventilation slots b Attention: � Make sure that none of the ventilation slots are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur. RJ-45 port Connects the computer
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting USB devices You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug (Type A) into the USB port on your computer. 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 is installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps. Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after connect
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Connecting network cables To insert a network cable, do the following: 1 Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently . a 2 Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port . b a b Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer. 11
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b c d e fg Increases volume level. Volume up button a Volume down Decreases volume level. b button Combo audio Connects to headsets. c jack Notes: � The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones. � The recording function may not be supported if thir
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Using memory cards (not supplied) Your computer supports the following types of memory card: � Secure Digital (SD) card � MultiMediaCard (MMC) Attention: � Insert only one card in the slot at a time. � This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.). Inserting a memory card Slide a memory card in until it clicks into place. Note: If a dummy card is shipped with the computer, push the dummy card and then remove it before in
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a Power indicator a b Battery indicator Symbol Indicator status Meaning On (solid white) The computer is powered on. Blinking The computer is in sleep mode. Off The computer is powered off. On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge. Sol
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a b c d e Keeps the battery pack secured in place. Battery latch - a manual Battery pack b Keeps the battery pack secured in place. c Battery latch - spring loaded Allow air to enter the computer for cooling. Ventilation slots d Speakers Provide audio outpu
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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - You need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process may include the procedures below: � Accepting the end user license agreement � Configuring the Internet connection � Registering the operating system � Creating a user account Operating system interfaces - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
