Lenovo ideapad FLEX 6 Series User manual

Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
Lenovo FLEX 6
FLEX 6-11IGM
User Guide
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Read the safety noticesand important tipsin the 
included manualsbefore using your computer.

Notes
• Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information
Guide first.
• The latest electronic compliance and environmental information are available
from the Lenovo compliance information Web sites.
- To view compliance information go to: 
http://www.lenovo.com/compliance.
- To download environmental information go to: 
http://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration.
• 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.
• 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.
• The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. The
screenshots of operating system are for reference only. Please refer to the actual
product.
Regulatory Notice
• For details, refer to Guides & Manuals at http://support.lenovo.com.
First Edition (November 2017)
© Copyright Lenovo 2017.
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .........................................1
Top view ..................................................................................................................... 1
Left-side view ............................................................................................................ 8
Right-side view ........................................................................................................ 12
Bottom view ............................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 .............................................15
Configuring the operating system for the first time .......................................... 15
Operating system interfaces .................................................................................. 15
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ............................................ 19
Touch screen operation(on select models) .......................................................... 21
Connecting to a wireless network ........................................................................ 24
Get help from Windows ......................................................................................... 25
Chapter 3. Recovery system ............................................................... 26
Push-button reset .................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ................................................................ 28
Frequently asked questions ................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 30
Trademarks .......................................................................................... 33

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
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.

aIntegrated
camera
Use the camera for video communication.
bBuilt-in
microphone
Capture sound which can be used for video conferencing,
voice narration, or audio recording.
cWireless LAN
antennas
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive
wireless radio signals.
dMulti-touch
screen (on select
models)
The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output. Multi-touch function is available on this
display.
eTouch pad The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
Touch pad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your
fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want
the pointer to move.
Touch pad buttons: The functions of the left/right side
correspond to those of the left/right mouse button on a
conventional mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touch pad by pressing F6 ( ).
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Using the keyboard
Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate
hotkeys.
: Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables airplane
mode.
: Decreases the volume
level. : Enables/disables camera.
: Increases the volume level. : Locks the LCD screen.
: Enables/disables
microphone. :
Enables the external
projector or dangles the
external display.
: Refreshes page. : Decreases display
brightness.
: Enables/disables the touch
pad. : Increases display brightness.
Note: If you changed the Hotkey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility,
you will need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Function key combinations
Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features
instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a, then press one of the
function keys b.
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The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + B: Activates the break function.
Fn + P: Activates the pause function.
Fn + C: Enables/Disables the scroll lock.
Fn + S: Activates the system request.

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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 touch pad are automatically locked when the screen is opened
beyond 190 degrees (approximately).

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Left-side view ---------------------------------------------------------------
a AC power adapter
jack
Connects to the AC power adapter.
bBattery/Charging
status LED
AC power
adapter
status
LED status Meaning
Disconnected
Off The computer is in sleep mode or turned
off; The battery has more than 20%
charge.
Solid amber The battery has between 5% and 20%
charge.
Fast blinking amber The battery has between 1% and 5%
charge.
Connected
Slow blinking amber The battery is being charged. When
battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking
color changes to white.
Slow blinking white The battery has between 20% and 80%
charge and is still charging. When the
battery reaches 80% charge the light will
stop blinking.
Solid white The battery has more than 80% charge,
charging will continue until the battery
is fully charged.

cUSB 2.0 port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 11.
dMemory card slot Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (not supplied)” on page 13.
eCombo audio
jack
Connects to headsets.
•The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
•The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are
connected, due to different industry standards.
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Notes:

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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 upon how you hold the
computer.
Portrait
Landscape

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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 has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device
without performing any additional steps.
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.
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: 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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Right-side view ------------------------------------------------------------
aNovo button When the computer is off, press this button to start the
System Recovery or to enter the boot menu.
bPower button Press this button to turn on/off the computer.
When the computer is on, if you press this button, the
computer will enter sleep mode, if you press and hold it
for about 4 seconds, the computer will be turned off, and if
you press and hold it for about 8 seconds, the BIOS settings
will return to its default status.
cType-C port Type-C port supports:
• USB 3.0 only
dUSB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices.
•If the battery charge is more than 20%, the USB port with a ( ) mark supports
charging of an external USB device, even when the computer is turned off.
•For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 11.
eHDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a
display.
Notes:

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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
•SD eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
•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
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.
Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove
hardware and eject media utility to avoid data corruption.
Notes:

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Bottom view ------------------------------------------------------------------
aSpeakers Provide audio output.

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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10
Configuring the operating system for the 
first time -------------------------------------------------------------------------
You may 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 -------------------------------------
The return of the Start menu
Windows 10 comes with a powerful and useful start menu. To open the start
menu, do one of the following:
• Select the Start button in the lower-left corner, the Start menu is displayed.
• Press the Windows key on the keyboard.

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The power button is on the Start menu. Select it and you can choose to shut
down or restart the computer, or put the computer into sleep mode.
Through the Start menu, you can locate all the installed apps or view the
frequently used apps.