Lenovo Yoga 2 13 User manual

Lenovo Yoga 2 13
Read the safety notic es and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
User Guide

First Edition (November 2013)
© Copyright Lenovo 2013.
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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®8.1. 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.
Notes
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The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Please refer to the actual product.
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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .......................................... 1
Top view.......................................................................................................................1
Left-side view ..............................................................................................................8
Right-side view..........................................................................................................11
Bottom view ...............................................................................................................14
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 ............................................. 15
Configuring the operating system for the firsttime ............................................15
Switching screens ......................................................................................................15
Charms and the charms bar.....................................................................................16
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down..............................................18
Touch screenoperation............................................................................................19
Connecting to wireless LAN ...................................................................................23
Help and support......................................................................................................24
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery system ...................................25
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting ................................................................. 27
Frequently asked questions .....................................................................................27
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................29
Trademarks............................................................................................ 32
Contents

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note: The dashed areas indicate parts thatare notvisible externally.
Attention:
•Whenclosing 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.
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Integrated
camera (on select
models)
Use the camera for video communication.
Multi-touch
screen
The LCD display with LED backlightprovides brilliant
visual output. Multi-touch functionis available onthis
display.
Windows button Press this buttonto:
Toggle betweenthe current view and the Startscreen.
-or-
Wake up the computer from sleep mode.
Built-in
microphones
Capture sound which canbe used for video conferencing,
voice narration, or audio recording.
Wireless LAN
antennas
Connectto a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive
wireless radio signals.
Touch pad The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
Touch pad: To move the pointer onthe screen, slide your
fingertip over the pad in the directionin which youwant
the pointer to move.
Touch pad buttons:The functions of the left/rightside
correspond to those of the left/rightmouse buttonona
conventional mouse.
Note: Youcanenable/disable the touch pad by pressing F6 ().
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Using the keyboard
Keyboard function keys
Youcanaccess certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate
functionkeys.
: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
backlightof the LCD
screen.
:Closes the currently
active window. :
Toggles the display
betweenthe computer
and anexternal device.
:
Refreshes the desktop
or the currently active
window.
:Decreases display
brightness.
:
Enables/disables the
touch pad
.:Increases display brightness.
Note: If youchanged the HotKey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOSsetup
utility, youwill need to press the Fnkey in combinationwith the appropriate hotkey.

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Function key combinations
Through the use of the functionkeys, youcanchange operational features
instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn ; thenpress one of the
functionkeys .
The following describes the features of each functionkey.
Fn + Home: Activate the pause function.
Fn + End: Activate the break function.
Fn + PgUp: Enable/Disable the scroll lock.
Fn + PgDn: Activate the insertfunction.
Fn + Space (on select
models): Turnon/off the keyboard backlight.
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Positioning the display panel
The display panel canbe opened to any angle up to 360 degrees.
Notebook Mode
Suitable for tasks thatrequire 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 thatrequire little or no touch (such as viewing photos or
playing videos).
Tablet Mode
Suitable for tasks thatrequire touching the screenoften(such as surfing the
Web, playing games, and so on).

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Tent Mode (Presentation Mode)
Suitable for tasks thatrequire limited interactionwith the touch screen(such
as displaying graphs or PowerPoint presentations).
Attention:
•Do not openthe display with too much force, otherwise the panel or hinges may be
damaged.
Note: The keyboard and touch pad are automatically locked whenthe screenis opened
beyond 190 degrees (approximately).
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Left-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AC power adapter
jack
Connects to the AC power adapter.
USB port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices”onpage 9.
Combo audio
jack
Connects to headsets.
Notes:
•The combo audio jack does notsupportconventional microphones.
•The recording functionmay notbe supported if third-party headphones or headsets are
connected, due to different industry standards.
Memory card slot Insertmemory cards (notsupplied) here.
Note: For details, see “Using memory cards (notsupplied)”onpage 10.
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Connecting USB devices
Your computer comes with two USB ports compatible with USB devices.
The firsttime youplug a USB device into a particular USB portonyour
computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for thatdevice. After the
driver has beeninstalled, youcandisconnectand reconnectthe device
without performing any additional steps.
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your computer has
finished transferring data to thatdevice. Click the Safely Remove Hardware
and Eject Media iconin the Windows notificationarea to remove the device
before disconnecting.
Note: Typically, Windows detects a new device after it has beenconnected, and theninstalls
the driver automatically. However, some devices may require youto install the driver
before connecting. Check the documentationprovided by the device’s manufacturer
before connecting the device.
Note: If your USB device uses a power cord, connectthe device to a power source before
connecting it. Otherwise, the device may notbe recognized.

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Using memory cards (not supplied)
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
•Secure Digital (SD) card
•MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Inserting a memory card
Insertthe 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:
•Insertonly one card in the slotata time.
•This card reader does notsupportSDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Note: Before removing the memory card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove
hardware and ejectmedia utility to avoid data corruption.

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Right-side view ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Power button and
power status
indicator
Press this buttonto turnonthe computer.
Battery status
indicator
Indicator Indicator
status
Charge
Status
Meaning
Power status
indicator
On(solid
white)
—Thecomputer is powered on.
Blinking —Thecomputer is in sleep mode.
Off — The computer is powered off.
Battery status
indicator
On(solid
white)
Discharging The battery has more than20%
charge.
Solid
amber
Discharging The battery has between5%
and 20% charge.
Fast
blinking
amber
Charging/
Discharging
The battery has less than5%
charge.
Slow
blinking
amber
Charging The battery is being charged.
Whenbattery charge reaches
20%, the blinking color changes
to white.
Slow
blinking
white
Charging The battery has between20%
and 80% charge and is still
charging. Whenthe battery
reaches 80% charge the light
will stop blinking, but charging
will continue until the battery
is fully charged.
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Novo 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.
Rotation 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.
Volume down
button
Decreases the volume level.
Volume up button Increases the volume level.
Micro HDMI port Connects to devices with micro HDMI input such as a TV
or an external display.
Note: It is recommended to use a certified HDMI cable, since an uncertified cable may be
incompatible with this product.
USB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices.
Note: For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 9.
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Screen orientation
Youcanrotate the display panel to your preferred orientation.
•Theorientationof the display automatically changes (alternating between
portrait and landscape modes) depending uponhow youhold the
computer.
•Toprevent automatic orientation, press the rotationlock button. Itis
located onthe rightedge of the computer (See illustrationbelow).
Note: The screenrotationlock buttonwill be disabled in notebook mode.
Portrait
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Bottom view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
Attention:
•Make sure thatnone of the ventilationslots are blocked or else overheating of the
computer may occur.
Speakers Provide audio output.
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Configuring the operating system for the
first time --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Youmay need to configure the operating system whenit is firstused. The
configurationprocess may include the procedures below:
•Choosing a regionand a language
• Accepting the license terms
•Personalizing your computer
•Configuring the Internetconnection
•PCsettings
•Creating a user account
Switching screens ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
To switch from the Startscreento the Windows desktop, do one of the
following:
•Taporclick the Desktop tile onthe Startscreen.
• Press the Windows key + D.
To switch from the desktop to the Startscreen, do one of the following:
•Taporclick Start from the charms bar.
• Press the Windows key .
•Movethe cursor to the lower-leftcorner, and thentap or click the Start
button.
To switch different apps, do the following:
1 Swipe rightfrom the left-hand side of the screen, then– without lifting
your finger – swipe back left.
2 Whenthe apps listappears, tap or click to switch apps.
Note: If youare using a mouse or the touch pad, move the cursor to upper-leftcorner and
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Charms and the charms bar ---------------------------------------------------
Charmsare navigationbuttons thatletyouaccess basic tasks quickly.
Charms include: Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. The charmsbar
is the menu thatcontains the charms.
To display the charms, do one of the following:
•Movethe pointer to the upper-rightor lower-rightcorner until the charms
bar is displayed.
•Useone finger to swipe in from the rightedge of the screenuntil the
charms bar is displayed.
• Press Windows key + C.
Search charm
The Search charm is a powerful new way to find whatyouare looking for,
including settings, files, Web images, Web videos, etc.