Lenovo Ideapad Flex 4 User Guide

							ideapad FLEX 4
Read the  safety notice s and im portant  tips in the 
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User Guide 
ideapad FLEX 4-1470 ideapad FLEX 4-1435
ideapad FLEX 4-1570
ideapad FLEX 4-1480
ideapad FLEX 4-1580 
						

							First Edition (February 2016)
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The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some fea\
tures 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.
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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer.....................................................................................  1Top view.........................................................................................................................................................  1
Left-side view ..............................................................................................................................................  10Right-side view ...........................................................................................................................................  13Bottom view.................................................................................................................................................  16
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 10 .........................................................................................  17
Configuring the operating system for the first time ..............................................................................  17Operating system interface .......................................................................................................................  17Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down................................................................................  19
Task and desktop management ................................................................................................................  21Connecting to a wireless network ............................................................................................................  22Get Started app............................................................................................................................................  22
Touch screen operation ..............................................................................................................................  23
Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System..............................................................................  26
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................  27Frequently asked questions .......................................................................................................................  27Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................  29
Trademarks ......................................................................................................................................  32 
						

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aIntegrated cameraUse the camera for video communication.
bWireless LAN antennasConnect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
cBuilt-in microphoneCaptures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice 
narration, or audio recording.
Note:Select models may have only one microphone, please refer to the actual product.
dMulti-touch screenThe LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant visual output. 
Multi-touch function is available on this display.
eTouchpadThe touchpad functions as a conventional mouse.
Touchpad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your fingertip over 
the pad in the direction in which you want the pointer to move.
Touchpad buttons: The functions of the left/right side correspond to 
that of the left/right mouse button on a conventional mouse.
fFingerprint reader(on select models)
Registers fingerprints that can be used aspasswords to secure your computer.
Note:You can enable/disable the touchpad by pressing F6 (  ). 
						

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Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys.
Lenovo ideapad FLEX 4-1470/ideapad FLEX 4-1435/ideapad FLEX 4-1480
Lenovo ideapad FLEX 4-1570/ideapad FLEX 4-1580
:Mutes/unmutes the sound.:Enables/disables Airplane mode.
:Decreases the volume level.:Enables/disables the camera.
:Increases the volume level.:Locks/unlocks the currently 
active window.
:Enables/disables the 
microphone.:Toggles the display between the 
computer and an external device.
:Refreshes the desktop or the 
currently active window.:Decreases the display brightness.
:Enables/disables the touchpad.:Increases the display brightness. 
						

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Setting hotkey mode
By default, the hotkey functions are accessible by pressing the appropriate hotkey. However, 
you can disable the hotkey mode in the BIOS setup utility.
To disable the hotkey mode:
1Shut down the computer.
2Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
3In the BIOS setup utility, open the  Configuration menu, and change the setting of  HotKey 
Mode from  Enabled to Disabled .
4Open the Exit menu, and select Exit Saving Changes.
Notes:
When hotk ey mode is disabled, press the  Fn key and the appropriate hotkey to access the corresponding
hotkey function.
 Some hotkey functions are not available 
if the Lenovo Utility is uninstalled..