Lenovo YOGA 520 User manual

Lenovo YOGA 520
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
User Guide
YOGA 520-14IKB YOGA 520-15IKB

First Edition (February 2017)
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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.
Notes
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The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo YOGA 520-15IKB unless otherwise
stated.
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The latest electronic compliance and environmental information are available from the
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To download environmental information go to: hp://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Please refer to the
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer .................................................................................... 1
Top view......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Left-side view................................................................................................................................................ 9
Right-side view............................................................................................................................................ 11
Bottom view................................................................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10......................................................................................... 14
Configuring the operating system for the first time.............................................................................. 14
Operating system interface........................................................................................................................ 14
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down................................................................................ 16
Task and desktop management................................................................................................................ 18
Connecting to a wireless network............................................................................................................ 19
Get Started app............................................................................................................................................ 19
Touch screen operation.............................................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 3. Recovery system .......................................................................................................... 23
Lenovo OneKey Recovery System............................................................................................................ 23
Reset this PC................................................................................................................................................ 24
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 25
Frequently asked questions....................................................................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................... 28
Trademarks...................................................................................................................................... 31

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Top view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 or taking photos.
bBuilt-in microphone Captures 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 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.
One piece multi-touch ClickPad: To move the pointer on the screen,
slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the
pointer to move.
Left-click area: Clicking in this area corresponds to the functions of
clicking the left button on a conventional mouse.
Right-click area: Clicking in this area corresponds to the functions of
clicking the right button on a conventional mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing F6 ( ).
fFingerprint reader
(on select models)
Registers fingerprints that can be used as passwords to secure your
computer.

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
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Using the keyboard
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 .
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.
Fn + : Activates the Pgup key function.
Fn + : Activates the Pgdn key function.
Fn + : Activates the home key function.
Fn + : Activates the end key function.
Fn + Space
(on select models): Adjusts the keyboard backlight (off dim bright off).
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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 the integrated
camera.
:Increases the volume level. :Locks the screen.
:Enables/disables the
microphone. :
Toggles the display between the
computer and an external
display device.
:Refreshes the desktop or the
currently active window. :Decreases the display brightness.
: Enables/disables the touchpad. : Increases the display brightness.
Note: You can use the Lenovo Setting to enable/disable the 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).
Ta b l e t M o d e
Suitable for tasks that require touching the screen often (such as surfing the Web, playing games,
and so on).