Lenovo FLEX 3-1480 User manual

Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
Lenovo FLEX 3
User Guide
FLEX 3-1480 FLEX 3-1580

First Edition (August 2015)
© Copyright Lenovo 2015.
LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General
Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set
forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.
For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com.
Regulatory Notice
Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first.
The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some features may not
be available on your computer or your computer may include features that are not
described in this user guide.
Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows®10. If you are
using another Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different. If
you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply to you.
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer..................................................................................... 1
Top view ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Left-side view ............................................................................................................................................. 10
Right-side view............................................................................................................................................ 13
Bottom view ................................................................................................................................................ 16
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 ......................................................................................... 18
Configuring the operating system for the first time ............................................................................. 18
Operating system interfaces ..................................................................................................................... 18
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ............................................................................... 20
Task and desktop management ............................................................................................................... 22
Connecting to a wireless network ........................................................................................................... 23
Get Started app ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Touch screen operation ............................................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System.............................................................................. 27
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 28
Frequently asked questions ...................................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Trademarks ...................................................................................................................................... 33

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Attention:
•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.
Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
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aIntegrated camera Use the camera for video communication.
bWireless LAN antennas
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
cBuilt-in microphone Captures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice
narration, or audio recording.
Note: Select models may have only one microphone, please refer to the actual product.
dMulti-touch screen The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output.
Multi-touch function is available on this display.
eTouchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Touchpad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over
the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move.
Touchpad buttons: The functions of the left/right side correspond to
that of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing F6 ( ).

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Using the keyboard
Numeric keypad (Lenovo FLEX 3-1580)
The keyboard has a separate numeric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press
the Num Lock key.
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 .
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + Home: Activates the pause function.
Fn + End: Activates the break function.
Fn + PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activates the insert function.
Fn + Space
(on select models): Adjusts the keyboard backlight (off dim bright off).
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.
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Fn + Home: Activates the pause function.
Fn + End: Activates the break function.
Fn + PgUp: Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activates the system request.
Fn + Space
(on select models): Adjusts the keyboard backlight (off dim bright off).
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Setting hotkey mode
By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey. However,
you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility.
To disable the hotkey mode:
1Shut down the computer.
2Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
3In the BIOS setup utility, open the Configuration menu, and change the setting of HotKey
Mode from Enabled to Disabled.
4Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes.
:Mutes/unmutes the sound. :Enables/disables Airplane mode.
: Decreases the volume level. : Displays all currently active apps.
:Increases the volume level. :Turns on/off the backlight of the
LCD screen.
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Closes the currently active window. :Toggles the display between the
computer and an external device.
:Refreshes the desktop or the
currently active window. :Decreases the display brightness.
: Enables/disables the touchpad. : Increases the display brightness.
Note: When hotkey mode is disabled, press the Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access the
corresponding hotkey function.

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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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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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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.
Note: The keyboard and touchpad are automatically locked when the screen is opened beyond 190 degrees
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aKensington lock slot Attach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect your computer
from theft and unauthorized use. You can attach a security lock to your
computer to help prevent it from being removed without your
permission. For details on installing the security lock, please refer to the
instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased.
Notes:
•Before purchasing any security product, verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole.
•You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking devices and security
features. Lenovo offers no comment, judgment, or warranty regarding the function, quality, or
performance of locking devices and security features.
bAC power adapter jack Connects to the AC power adapter.
cUSB port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 14.
dMemory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 11.
eCombo audio jack Connects to headsets.
Notes:
•The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
•The recording function might not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected,
due to different industry standards.
fRotation lock button Keeps the screen locked in portrait or landscape orientation. Locking the
screen rotation will disable the gravity sensing function, thereby
preventing the screen from changing its orientation automatically
depending upon the angle at which it is held.
Note: The screen rotation lock button will be disabled in notebook mode.
gVolume down button Decreases the volume level.
hVolume up button Increases the volume level.
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Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
• Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Inserting a memory card
Insert the memory card until it touches the bottom of the slot.
Removing a memory card
Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Notes:
•Insert only one card in the slot at a time.
•This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove hardware and eject
media utility to avoid data corruption.

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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 on how you hold it.
• To prevent automatic orientation, press the rotation lock button. It is located on the left edge
of the computer (See illustration below).
Portrait
Landscape
Note: The screen rotation lock button will be disabled in notebook mode.

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aBattery status indicator
bPower button Press this button to turn on the computer.
Indicator Indicator status Meaning
Battery status indicator
On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge.
On (solid amber) The battery has between 5% and 20% charge.
Blinking quickly (amber) The battery has less than 5% charge.
Blinking slowly (amber)
The battery is being charged. When the battery
charge reaches 20%, the blinking color will
change to white.
Blinking slowly (white)
The battery has between 20% and 80% charge and
is still charging. When the battery reaches 80%
charge the light will stop blinking, but charging
will continue until the battery is fully charged.
Power status indicator On (solid white) The computer is powered on.
Blinking The computer is in sleep mode.
Off The computer is powered off.
cNovo 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.
Notes:
•You can use the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without a sharp tip) to gently press the
Novo button.
•For details, see “Lenovo OneKey Recovery System” on page 27.
dUSB port Connects to USB 3.0 devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB device” on page 14.
eRJ-45 port Connects the computer to an Ethernet network.
Note: For details, see “Connecting network cables” on page 15.
fHDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or an external display.
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Connecting USB device
Your computer comes with three 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.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has finished transferring
data to that device. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the Windows
notification area to remove the device before disconnecting.
Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after it has been connected, and then installs the driver
automatically. However, some devices may require you to install the driver before connecting. Check
the documentation provided by the device’s manufacturer before connecting the device.
Note: If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source before connecting it.
Otherwise, the device may not be recognized.

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Connecting network cables
To insert a network cable, do the following:
1Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down gently .
2Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port .
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer.
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