Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chrome 12IAN8 1 User manual

IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook (12″, 8) User
Guide

Read this first
Before usin this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
followin :
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
First Edition (February 2023)
© Copyright Lenovo 2023.
LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services
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Contents
Discover your Chromebook . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Chapter 1. eet your Chromebook . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ri ht . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . . 6
Operatin environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Avoid constant body contact with specific hot
sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2. Get started with your
Chromebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Char e your Chromebook. . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lock your Chromebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to Bluetooth devices . . . . . . . . . 13
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 3. Help and support . . . . . 15
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . . 15
Get help from Goo le . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Appendix A. Open source
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Appendix B. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Discover your Chromebook
Thank you for choosing a Lenovo® Chromebook™! We are dedicated to delivering the best solution to
you.
Before startin your tour, please read the followin information:
• This uide applies to Lenovo product model(s) listed below. Illustrations in this uide may look sli htly
different from your product model.
odel name achine type ( T)
IP Flex 3 Chrome 12IAN8 82XH
IP Flex 3 Chrome 12IAN8 1 82XH
• For further compliance information, refer to the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/ eneric_notices.
• Dependin on the model, some optional accessories, features, software pro rams, and user interface
instructions mi ht not be applicable to your Chromebook.
• Documentation content is subject to chan e without notice. To et the latest documentation, o to
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com.

Chapter 1. eet your Chromebook
Front
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1Microphone(s) Capture or record sound and voice.
2Camera Capture still and movin ima es for takin photos,
recordin videos, and video chattin .
3Camera cover Cover or uncover the camera lens.
Note: The camera cover helps you better protect your
privacy.
4Camera li ht If the li ht is on, the camera is in use.
5Screen Display text, raphics, and videos. The screen supports
multi-touch function.
Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of
the computer.
6 Wireless antennas Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless
LAN (local area network) and Bluetooth module.
Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of
the computer.
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Base
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1Speakers Produce sound.
2 Keyboard Enter characters and interact with pro rams.
Note: The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function
keys for chan in settin s and performin tasks quickly.
3 Touchpad Perform fin er touch and all the functions of a traditional
mouse.
Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.
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Left
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1Char in li ht Indicate whether the computer is connected to ac power.
• Solid white: connected to ac power; battery capacity
91%–100%
• Solid amber: connected to ac power; battery capacity
1%–90%
• Off: not connected to ac power
2Power (USB Type-C®) connector This connector is desi ned as the primary power input
connector. When not connected with the power adapter,
it can also be used to connect:
• devices that utilize the USB data transfer technolo y,
and
• display devices
Note: When connectin display devices, you need to
use appropriate cables and adapters (if needed)
accordin to the connection capabilities of the display
device.
3USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB
keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB stora e device, or a USB
printer.
4Combo audio jack Connect headphones or headsets with a 3.5 mm (0.14
inch), 4-pole plu .
Note: This jack does not support standalone external
microphones. If you use headsets, choose one with a
sin le plu .
5microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot for data transfer or
stora e.
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Right
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1 Power button Press the button to turn on the computer or put the
computer into sleep mode.
Notes: When you finish workin with your Chromebook,
shut it down to save power.
• Click in the system tray.
• Press the power button.
2 Volume buttons Press the button to increase or decrease the system
volume.
3USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB
keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB stora e device, or a USB
printer.
4HDMI™ connector Connect to a compatible di ital audio device or video
monitor, such as an HDTV.
5 Nano security-lock slot Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures
throu h a compatible security cable lock. See “Lock your
Chromebook” on pa e 9.
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Features and specifications
Note: Specifications mi ht chan e without notice. Some specifications are model-specific and mi ht not
apply to the computer model that you purchased.
Specifications Descriptions
Dimensions • Width: 284 mm (11.18 inches)
• Depth: 210 mm (8.27 inches)
• Thickness: 18.4 mm (0.72 inches)
ac power adapter • Input: 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz
• Output: 20 V dc, 2.25 A/3.25 A
• Power: 45 W/65 W
Battery pack • Capacity: 47 Wh
• Number of cells: 3
Note: The battery capacity is the typical or avera e capacity as measured in a specific test
environment. Capacities measured in other environments may differ but are no lower than the
rated capacity (see product label).
Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, type system information in the
search box and then press Enter.
Memory • Type: LPDDR5
• Number of physical slots: 0
Secondary stora e
device • Type: eMMC
• Bus: eMMC5.1
Note: The capacity of the stora e device displayed in the operatin system is typically lower
than the nominal capacity.
Screen • Size: 309.88 mm (12.2 inches)
• Display resolution: 1920 × 1200 pixels
Keyboard • Function keys
• Hotkeys
• Keyboard backli ht *
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Specifications Descriptions
Connectors and slots • Combo audio jack
• USB Type-A connector × 2
– Power output up to 5 V and 0.9 A
• Power (USB Type-C) connector
– Supports SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps
– Supports DisplayPort Alt Mode (DisplayPort 1.4 compliant)
– Supports power output up to 15 W (5 V, 3 A)
– Supports USB Power Delivery
• HDMI connector
– Supports 2560 × 1400 at 60 Hz as specified in HDMI 1.4
• microSD card slot
Note: Data rates and performance ratin s are dependent on connected devices and cables if
they are used. For DisplayPort connection throu h a USB Type-C port, the listed maximum
output capacity is only available on external displays with a DisplayPort, a Mini DisplayPort, or
a USB Type-C port that supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode. For connections usin a
converter or an adapter, the actual output resolution may be lower.
Security • Nano security-lock slot
Network • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combo adapter
* for selected models
Statement on USB transfer rate
Dependin on many factors such as the processin capability of the host and peripheral devices, file
attributes, and other factors related to system confi uration and operatin environments, the actual transfer
rate usin the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed
below for each correspondin device.
USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10
USB4 Gen 2 × 2 20
USB4 Gen 3 × 2 40
Operating environment
aximum altitude (without pressurization)
3048 m (10 000 ft)
Temperature
• Operatin : 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
• Stora e: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F)
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