Lenovo YOGA BOOK 12 How to use

Read this guide carefully before using your YOGA BOOK 12.
All information labeled with * in this guide only refers to the WLAN +
LTE model (Lenovo YB-Q501L).
YOGA BOOK 12
Safety, Warranty & Quick Start Guide
Lenovo YB-Q501F
Lenovo YB-Q501L

Reading before using your tablet
Reading first - regulatory information
Device models equipped with wireless communications comply with the radio
frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been
approved for wireless use. In addition, if your product contains a telecom modem, it
complies with the requirements for connection to the telephone network in your
countr y.
Be sure to read the Regulatory Notice for your country or region before using the
wireless devices contained in your device. To obtain a PDF version of the Regulatory
Notice, refer to the “Downloading publications” section below.
Getting support
To get support on network service and billing, contact your wireless network operator.
To learn how to use your tablet and view its technical specifications, go to
http://support.lenovo.com.
Downloading publications
Electronic versions of your publications are available from http://support.lenovo.com.
To download the publications for your tablet, go to http://support.lenovo.com and
follow the instructions on the screen.
Accessing your User Guide
Your User Guide contains detailed information about your tablet. To access your User
Guide, go to http://support.lenovo.com and follow the instructions on the screen.
Legal notices
Lenovo and the Lenovo logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other
countries, or both.
Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of
others.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant
a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is
subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

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Camera
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Headset connector
Card tray Speakers 6Keyboard
Touchpad On/Off button
Volume buttons
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Camera signal lamp
The WLAN model (Lenovo YB-Q501F) does not have a Nano-SIM card slot.
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Touch screen
10 Type-C USB connector
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YOGA BOOK 12 overview
Model Version
WLAN
LTE
Lenovo YB-Q501F
Lenovo YB-Q501L

You can use cellular services with the WLAN + LTE model (Lenovo YB-Q501L) by
inserting the Nano-SIM card provided by your carrier.
Install the Nano-SIM and microSD cards as shown.
Step 1. Open the card slot cover.
Step 2. Insert the Nano-SIM and
microSD cards as shown.
Step 3. Replace the card slot cover.
Only Nano-SIM cards work with your tablet.
Do not insert or remove the Nano-SIM card while your tablet is on. Doing so can
permanently damage your Nano-SIM card or tablet.
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microSD
microSD
SIM
SIM
Preparing your tablet

Turning on/off
You might need to charge the battery before using your tablet.
Charge the battery as shown.
Connect your tablet to a power outlet using the cable and USB power adapter
provided.
Low battery Fully charged Charging
Turn on: Press and hold the On/Off button until the
Lenovo logo appears.
Turn of f: Press and hold the On/Off button for a few
seconds, then tap Power off.
Restart: Press and hold the On/Off button for about
10 seconds until the device turns off. Then turn it on
again in the normal way.
Taking screenshots
Press and hold the On/Off button and the Volume down button at the same time.
Starting to use your tablet

Important safety and handling information
Plastic bag notice
Danger: Plastic bags can be dangerous. Keep plastic bags away from babies and
children to avoid danger of suffocation.
Built-in rechargeable battery notice
Danger: Do not attempt to replace the internal rechargeable lithium ion battery. Risk of
explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Contact Lenovo Support for
factory replacement.
Caution about high volume usage
Warning：Exposure to loud noise from any source for extended periods of time may
affect your hearing. The louder the sound, the less time is required before your hearing
could be affected. To protect your hearing:
Limit the amount of time you use headsets or headphones at high volume.
Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you.
If you experience hearing discomfort, including the sensation of pressure or fullness in
your ears, ringing in your ears or muffled speech, you should stop listening to the
device through your headset or headphones and have your hearing checked.
European Union compliance statement
European Union conformity
EU contact: Lenovo, Einsteinova 21, 851 01 Bratislava, Slovakia
2200

Compliance with the R&TTE Directive
This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of the EU Council Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE)
Directive, 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformity information is located in the
Regulatory Notices, which you can download from the Lenovo Support Web site. See
“Downloading publications” in this document for additional information.
NOTE: R&TTE 1999/5/EC remains in force during the transition period of Radio
Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU until 12 June, 2017. After then, RED
2014/53/EU will take the place of R&TTE 1999/5/EC.
Service and support information
The following information describes the technical support that is available for your
product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of your product. Refer to the
Lenovo Limited Warranty (LLW) for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms. See
“Lenovo Limited Warranty notice” later in this document for details on accessing the
full warranty.
Online technical support
Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
Telephone technical support
You can get help and information from the Customer Support Center by telephone.
Before contacting a Lenovo technical support representative, please have the
following information available: model and serial number, the exact wording of any
error message, and a description of the problem.
Your technical support representative might want to walk you through the problem
while you are at your device during the call.
Worldwide Lenovo support telephone list
Important: Telephone numbers are subject to change without notice. The most
up-to-date telephone list for the Customer Support Center is always available at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone
If the telephone number for your country or region is not listed, contact your Lenovo
reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.

Warranty information
Lenovo Limited Warranty notice
This product is covered by the terms of the LLW, version L505-0010-02 08/2011. You
can read the LLW at http://www.lenovo.com/warranty/llw_02. You can read the LLW in
a number of languages from this Web site. If you cannot view the LLW from the Web
site, contact your local Lenovo office or reseller to obtain a printed version of the LLW.
Warranty period and type of warranty service
Country or region Warranty period
1,3
Guatemala, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Peru,
Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Argentina,
Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, Thailand,
Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, El Salvador
1,4
Type of warranty
service
Parts and Labor - 1 year
Battery Pack - 1 year
Parts and Labor - 1 year
Battery Pack - 1 year
Russia, Ukraine, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco,
South Africa, Tunisia, Mauritius, Mozambique,
United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Kenya, Nigeria,
Uganda, Ghana, Oman,Tanzania, Namibia
4
United States of America, Canada, Mexico,
Japan
1,5
Panama 2,4
Taiwan, South Korea 3,4
Brazil 2,5
Parts and Labor - 1 year
Battery Pack - 1 year
Parts and Labor - 1 year
Battery Pack - 1 year
Parts and Labor - 1 year
Battery Pack - 1 year
Parts and Labor - 1 year
Battery Pack - 1 year
Parts and Labor - 1 year
Battery Pack - 1 year
Parts and Labor - 2 years
Battery Pack - 1 year 1,3
Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria,
Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Cyprus,
Poland
1,5
Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Netherlands,
Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland,
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Iceland, France
Parts and Labor - 2 years
Battery Pack - 1 year
Germany, Italy, Austria, United Kingdom,
Israel, Australia, New Zealand

* Excludes some components. 90-day limited warranty for power adapters, keyboards,
plastics and hinges.
Type of warranty service
1. Customer Replaceable Unit (“CRU”) Service
2. On-site Service
3. Courier or Depot Service
4. Customer Carry-In Service
5. Mail-in Service
6. Customer Two-Way Mail-in Service
7. Product Exchange Service
For a full explanation of the types of warranty service, refer to the full warranty. See
“Lenovo Limited Warranty notice” for details on accessing the full warranty.
EurAsia compliance mark
Country or region Warranty period
Turkey Parts and Labor - 2 years
Battery Pack - 2 years 3,4
Parts and Labor - 2 years
Battery Pack - 2 years 4Saudi Arabia
Parts and Labor - 2 years
Battery Pack - 1 year
Serbia 1,4
Type of warranty
service

Environmental, recycling, and disposal information
General recycling statement
Lenovo encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly
recycle their equipment when it is no longer needed. Lenovo offers a variety of
programs and services to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. For
information on recycling Lenovo products, go to http://www.lenovo.com/recycling.
Important battery and WEEE information
Recycling information for Japan
Recycling and disposal information for Japan is available at:
http://www.lenovo.com/recycling/japan
Additional recycling statements
Additional information about recycling device components and batteries is in your User
Guide. See “Accessing your User Guide” for details.
Battery recycling marks
Battery recycling information for Taiwan
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada
Batteries and electrical and electronic equipment marked with the symbol of a
crossed-out wheeled bin may not be disposed as unsorted municipal waste.
Batteries and waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) shall be
treated separately using the collection framework available to customers for
the return, recycling, and treatment of batteries and WEEE. When possible,
remove and isolate batteries from WEEE prior to placing WEEE in the waste
collection stream. Batteries are to be collected separately using the
framework available for the return, recycling, and treatment of batteries and
accumulators.
Country-specific information is available at:
http://www.lenovo.com/recycling
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