Lenovo Yoga 2 User Guide

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 Devices charm
The Devices charm enables you to connect or send files to any external 
devices, such as digital cameras, TVs, printers, or projectors.
 Settings charm
The Settings charm lets you perform basic tasks, such as setting the volume 
or shutting down the computer. Also, you can get to the Control Panel 
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When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep 
or shut it down.
Putting your computer to sleep
If you will be away from your computer briefly, put the computer to sleep. 
When the computer is in sleep mode, you can quickly wake it to resume use, 
bypassing the startup process.
To  put the computer to sleep, do one of the following:
the display panel.
the Power button.
the charms and then select Settings   Power   Sleep.
ight-click 
the Windows icon  on the desktop lower-left corner. Then 
select Sleep from the Shut down menu options.
To  w a k e  the computer, do one of the following:
 Press any key on the keyboard. (Notebook mode only) 
the Power button.
the Windows button.
Shutting down the computer
If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down.
To  s hut down your computer, do one of the following:
the charms, and then select Settings   Power   Shut 
down.
ight-click the Windows icon  on the desktop lower-left corner. Then 
select Shut down from the Shut down menu options.
Note:Put your computer to sleep before you move it. Moving your computer while the 
hard disk drive is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data. 
						

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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.
Multi-touch gestures
You can touch the screen with one or more fingertips to perform a variety of 
tasks.
Frequently used gesturesTasks performed
Tap
Tap once on an item.
Performs an action, such as starting an 
app, opening a link, or performing a 
command. Similar to left-clicking with a 
mouse.
Press and hold
Press your finger down and leave it there 
for a moment.
Allows you to see detailed information 
before selecting an action. Can also open a 
menu with more options. Similar to right-
clicking with a mouse. 
						

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Frequently used gesturesTasks 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.
Rotate
Place two or more fingers on an item and 
then turn your hand.
Turns an object. (Note: Not all items can 
be rotated, depending upon the app.)
Slide
Drag your finger across the screen.
Pans or scrolls through lists and pages. 
Can also move an object or be used to 
draw or write, depending upon the app. 
Similar to pressing and holding to pan 
and to scrolling with a mouse. 
						

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Frequently used gesturesTasks 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 New, Refresh, and 
other commands.
If you have an app currently open, you 
can also:
Swipe from the top edge to halfway 
down the screen without lifting your 
finger to dock that app on the lef
t or 
right side of the screen. This allows you 
to keep two apps open simultaneously 
in a split-screen format.
Swipe from the top edge straight down 
to the bottom edge of the screen 
continuously without lifting your 
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Frequently used gesturesTasks performed
Swiping in from the left edge can:
ing in and open an app currently 
running in the background.
If there is more than one currently open 
app, you can:
Swipe in from the left to bring in an 
app and, without lifting your finger, 
push that app quickly back off 
the left 
edge of the screen. This displays a list 
of the apps currently running in the 
background.
Swiping in from the right edge of the 
screen displays the charms. 
						

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Connecting to wireless LAN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
Enabling wireless connection
To  e n a b l e  wireless functions, do one of the following:
F7 (   ) to disable Airplane mode.
the charms, select Settings    to open the Network 
configuration page. Toggle the Airplane mode switch to Off.
Connecting to a wireless LAN
After wireless has been enabled, the computer will automatically scan for 
available wireless networks and display them in the wireless LAN network 
list. To connect to a wireless network, click the network name in the list, and 
then click Connect.
Note:Ensure the Wi-Fi switch on the Network configuration page is toggled to On.
Note:Some networks require a network security key or passphrase for connection. To 
connect to one of those networks, ask the network administrator or the Internet 
Service Provider (ISP) for the security key or passphrase. 
						

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If you have any problems using the operating system, see the Windows Help 
and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the 
following:
Select the Settings charm, then select Help.
indows key   + Fn + F1.
You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer. You can 
also get online help and support by cli
cking the link listed under More to 
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Chapter 3. Lenovo OneKey Recovery System
The Lenovo OneKey Recovery System is software designed to back up and 
restore your computer. You can use it to restore the system partition to its 
original status in case of a system failure. You can also create user backups 
for easy restoration as required.
Backing up the system partition
You can back up the system partition to an image file. To back up the system 
partition:
1Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System.
2Click System Backup.
3Select a back-up location and click Next to start the backup.
Restoring
You can choose to restore the system partition to its original status or to a 
previously created back-up point. To restore the system partition:
1Press the Novo button to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery System.
2Click System Recovery. The computer will restart to the recovery 
environment.
Notes:
•If your computer is preinstalled with a GNU/Linux operating system, OneKey Recovery 
System is not available.
•To  utilize the features of the OneKey Recovery System, your hard disk already includes a 
hidden partition by default to store the system image file and the OneKey Recovery 
System program files. Thi
s default partition is hidden for security reasons, which explains 
why the available disk space is less than the stated capacity.
Notes:
•You can choose a back-up location on the local hard disk drive or an external storage 
device.
•Remove the removable hard disk drive before starting the Lenovo OneKey Recovery 
System. Otherwise, data from the removable hard disk drive might be lost.
•The back-up process may take a while.
•The back-up process is only available when Windows can be started normally. 
						

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3Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system partition to its 
original status or to a previously created back-up point.
If Windows cannot be started, then follow the steps below to start the Lenovo 
OneKey Recovery System:
1Shut down the computer.
2Press the Novo button. From the Novo button menu, select the Lenovo 
OneKey Recovery System and press Enter.
Notes:
•The recovery process is irreversible. Make sure to back up any data you wish to save on 
the system partition before starting the recovery process.
•The recovery process may take a while. So be sure to connect the AC power adapter to 
your computer during the recovery process.
•The above instructions should be followed when Windows can be start
ed normally.