Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 10 User Manual

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 10 User Manual

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Lenovo IdeaPad
Miix 10

User Guide

Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 10 User Guide Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
  • Page 2 Notes • Before using the product, be sure to read Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide first. • ® Some instructions in this guide may assume that you are using Windows 8. If you are using another Windows operating system, some operations may be slightly different.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer ..................1 Top view ................................. 1 Left-side view ..............................3 Front view ..............................4 Rear view................................ 4 Bottom view ..............................5 Folio case top view............................6 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.................... 10 Configuring the operating system for the first time ................
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
  • Page 6: Screen Orientation

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer  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 on how you hold it.
  • Page 7: Left-Side View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Left-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Volume up button Increases volume level.
  • Page 8: Front View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Power button When the computer is off, you can: •...
  • Page 9: Bottom View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Speakers Provides audio output.
  • Page 10: Folio Case Top View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Folio case top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: To clean folio case, wipe with a damp cloth.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer  Keyboard function keys You can access certain system settings by pressing the appropriate function keys. Enables/disables Airplane Mutes/unmutes the sound. mode. Displays all currently active Decreases the volume level. apps. Turns on/off the backlight of Increases the volume level.
  • Page 12 Combination of tablet and f  Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 10 is not only a tablet. It can be combined with a folio case and used as a notebook computer. Attaching the tablet To connect the tablet to the folio case:...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer Detaching the tablet To remove the tablet from the folio case: Press the top corners of the folio case in the direction shown by arrows Remove the tablet in the direction shown by arrow...
  • Page 14: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 8

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Configuring the operating system for the first time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You might need to configure the operating system when it is first used. The configuration process can include the procedures below: •...
  • Page 15: The Charms

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The five charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks, and are always available regardless of which app you are currently in.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Share charm The Share charm enables you to send links, photos, and more to your friends and social networks without leaving the app you are in. Start charm The Start charm is a way to go to the Start screen. Devices charm The Devices charm enables you to connect or send files to any external devices, such as digital cameras, TVs, or printers.
  • Page 17: Putting The Computer To Sleep Or Shutting It Down

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting your computer to sleep ...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8  Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer: Open the charms, and then select Settings Select Power Shut down.
  • Page 19: Touch Screen Operation

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Touch screen operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The display panel can accept inputs like a tablet, using the multi-touch screen, or like a traditional notebook computer, using the keyboard and touch pad.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Zoom Move two fingers together or apart while touching the screen. Zooms in and out on visual apps, such as pictures and maps. Can also jump to the beginning or end of a list.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swipe Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center. Swiping down from the top edge or up from the bottom edge displays a task bar on the bottom of the screen with app commands, including save, edit, and delete.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 (continued) Frequently used gestures Tasks performed Swiping in from the left edge can: • Bring in and open an app currently running in the background. If there is more than one currently open app, you can: •...
  • Page 23: Connecting To Wireless Lan

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 Connecting to wireless LAN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To confirm that Airplane mode is disabled, go to the desktop and check the notification area.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 For best wireless performance, hold the computer as shown below.
  • Page 25: Help And Support

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Help and support If you have any problems using the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file.
  • Page 26: Using Push-Button Reset

    Chapter 3. Recovery system  Introduction Push-button reset is a built-in recovery tool that enables users to restore their operating system to its original state. This preserves their data and important customizations, without the need to back up their data in advance. The following Push-button reset features are available to users from multiple locations within Windows: Refreshing the computer...
  • Page 27: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

    Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my computer? You can download the latest device drivers from the Lenovo consumer support website. Getting help  How can I contact the customer support center? See “Chapter 3. Getting help and service” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Power-on. - The operating temperature is within the acceptable range. See “Chapter 2. Use and care Information” in the Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. Note: If the battery is charged and the temperature is within range, do the following: 1 Press the Power button for three seconds to turn on the computer.
  • Page 29: Sound Problems

    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The computer does not • If the computer does not return from sleep mode, it might be return from sleep mode and because the battery is depleted. the computer does not work. • If your computer is in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter to the computer.
  • Page 30: Battery Problems

    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down • Recharge the battery. before the battery status icon shows it is empty. -or- Your computer operates after the battery status icon shows it is empty. A startup problem ® • For details, see “Recovery system” on page 22. The Microsoft Windows operating system does not...
  • Page 31: Trademarks

    Trademarks Lenovo and IdeaPad are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
  • Page 32 en-US Rev. AA00...

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