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... Contract No. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this User Guide are provided for reference only and may be changed without notice. All rights reserved. Important Safety Information Before using this manual, it is subject to this important information. © Copyright Lenovo 2012. Danger: Be aware of possible damage...
... Contract No. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this User Guide are provided for reference only and may be changed without notice. All rights reserved. Important Safety Information Before using this manual, it is subject to this important information. © Copyright Lenovo 2012. Danger: Be aware of possible damage...
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User Guide 1 Chapter Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics: Ø Introduction to the computer hardware Ø Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer, depending on the computer models and configurations.
User Guide 1 Chapter Using the Computer Hardware This chapter contains the following topics: Ø Introduction to the computer hardware Ø Information on computer connections Note: The descriptions in this chapter might be different from what you see on your computer, depending on the computer models and configurations.
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Blocked air vents can cause overheating. 1 2 345678 Built-in microphone Power indicator Bluetooth status indicator HDMI-in indicator Monitor On/Off Novo Vision button Volume up Brightness up 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Built-in camera Hard disk drive indicator WIFI status indicator Built-in speakers PC mode / HDMI-in / AV-in switch Volume down Brightness down 2 User Guide 1.1 Front view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer.
Blocked air vents can cause overheating. 1 2 345678 Built-in microphone Power indicator Bluetooth status indicator HDMI-in indicator Monitor On/Off Novo Vision button Volume up Brightness up 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Built-in camera Hard disk drive indicator WIFI status indicator Built-in speakers PC mode / HDMI-in / AV-in switch Volume down Brightness down 2 User Guide 1.1 Front view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer.
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1.2 Left and right view of the computer 10 9 1 23 4 56 Air vents USB 3.0 connector HDMI-in connector (selected models only) HDMI-out connector Eject button Optical drive B-CAS card slot (Japan models only) Memory card reader Power button Anti-scratch protector 78 Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive. User Guide 3
1.2 Left and right view of the computer 10 9 1 23 4 56 Air vents USB 3.0 connector HDMI-in connector (selected models only) HDMI-out connector Eject button Optical drive B-CAS card slot (Japan models only) Memory card reader Power button Anti-scratch protector 78 Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive. User Guide 3
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1.3 B-CAS card installation (Japan models only) 4 User Guide
1.3 B-CAS card installation (Japan models only) 4 User Guide
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1.4 Rear view of the computer 1 23 4 5 6 78 TV tuner connector (selected models only, 2 connectors for Japan) Headphone connector Microphone connector USB 3.0 connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) Power connector Ethernet connector Security cable slot User Guide 5
1.4 Rear view of the computer 1 23 4 5 6 78 TV tuner connector (selected models only, 2 connectors for Japan) Headphone connector Microphone connector USB 3.0 connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) Power connector Ethernet connector Security cable slot User Guide 5
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1.5 Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated 5° forward and 90° backward. Attention: Ensure the anti-scratch protector is always on the hinge bar when using the computer in a horizontal position. 6 User Guide
1.5 Computer stand Use the stand to position the display to your preference. It can be rotated 5° forward and 90° backward. Attention: Ensure the anti-scratch protector is always on the hinge bar when using the computer in a horizontal position. 6 User Guide
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Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. User Guide 7 Connects to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone. Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you want to an Ethernet-type ...
Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. User Guide 7 Connects to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone. Use this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you want to an Ethernet-type ...
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User Guide 9 Touching them turns on the computer. Note: The buttons at the bottom of the computer to turn on the indicator lights. 1.7 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the screen are touch buttons.
User Guide 9 Touching them turns on the computer. Note: The buttons at the bottom of the computer to turn on the indicator lights. 1.7 Important information about using the computer Press the power button on the side of the screen are touch buttons.
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Attention: Do not place your computer face-down as shown below. 10 User Guide Hold the computer tightly when you carry it.
Attention: Do not place your computer face-down as shown below. 10 User Guide Hold the computer tightly when you carry it.
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Chapter Touch screen instructions This chapter contains the following topics: Touch Screen Calibration User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen Attentions when using the Touch Screen User Guide 11
Chapter Touch screen instructions This chapter contains the following topics: Touch Screen Calibration User Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen Attentions when using the Touch Screen User Guide 11
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... transmit position information to the computer via the touch screen to be detected by clicking the mouse left button. 12 User Guide This is as follows: 1. With this technology, you are touching it one finger touch it , start the calibration program. "Control Panel". 2. In "Hardware...-sensitive screen. In Control Panel, select "Hardware and Sound". 3. The monitor is an input device just like a mouse or a keyboard, and the user's fingers transmit position information via touch. A touch screen is touch-sensitive thanks to perform a single click or double click operation.
... transmit position information to the computer via the touch screen to be detected by clicking the mouse left button. 12 User Guide This is as follows: 1. With this technology, you are touching it one finger touch it , start the calibration program. "Control Panel". 2. In "Hardware...-sensitive screen. In Control Panel, select "Hardware and Sound". 3. The monitor is an input device just like a mouse or a keyboard, and the user's fingers transmit position information via touch. A touch screen is touch-sensitive thanks to perform a single click or double click operation.
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Single Finger Right Click For the item selected on the screen until a circle appears. User Guide 13 2. This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse right button. After lifting your finger on the touch screen, press and hold your finger from the touch screen, a menu bar will pop up, completing the single finger right click operation.
Single Finger Right Click For the item selected on the screen until a circle appears. User Guide 13 2. This is similar to the action performed by clicking the mouse right button. After lifting your finger on the touch screen, press and hold your finger from the touch screen, a menu bar will pop up, completing the single finger right click operation.
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... the screen and hold it there, then touch another finger anywhere nearby on the screen and quickly lift it there, then make with a mouse. 14 User Guide This is placed can make a dragging movement. Double Finger Right Click First touch a finger to the screen to the click and drag movement you can...
... the screen and hold it there, then touch another finger anywhere nearby on the screen and quickly lift it there, then make with a mouse. 14 User Guide This is placed can make a dragging movement. Double Finger Right Click First touch a finger to the screen to the click and drag movement you can...
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... lift it a short distance horizontally (about 5 FP 6. For example: This operation is called a High Speed Slide, and the screen will execute a forward or back operation. User Guide 15 5. In the default situation, a high speed horizontal sliding movement will show the "Forward" or "Back" icon. Rolling Movement When you touch the screen with...
... lift it a short distance horizontally (about 5 FP 6. For example: This operation is called a High Speed Slide, and the screen will execute a forward or back operation. User Guide 15 5. In the default situation, a high speed horizontal sliding movement will show the "Forward" or "Back" icon. Rolling Movement When you touch the screen with...
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By increasing (or decreasing) the distance, you can enlarge or reduce the picture size in Windows Photo Viewer. 16 User Guide For example: you can rotate the picture which is being displayed in Windows Photo Viewer. 8. Zoom Operation Touch two fingers lightly on the desired item on the touch screen, then keeping both fingers on the touch screen, then rotate them . 7. For example: you can perform a zoom out (or zoom in the desired direction. Rotation Operation Use two figures to touch the desired item on the screen, change the distance between them in ) operation.
By increasing (or decreasing) the distance, you can enlarge or reduce the picture size in Windows Photo Viewer. 16 User Guide For example: you can rotate the picture which is being displayed in Windows Photo Viewer. 8. Zoom Operation Touch two fingers lightly on the desired item on the touch screen, then keeping both fingers on the touch screen, then rotate them . 7. For example: you can perform a zoom out (or zoom in the desired direction. Rotation Operation Use two figures to touch the desired item on the screen, change the distance between them in ) operation.
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User Guide 17 The user can perform operations according to enter Flicks Training. Click once anywhere in this window to the advice given on the Flicks icon, and the current Flicks window will appear. Flicks: In the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, click on screen. 2.2.2 Related Touch Screen Settings 1.
User Guide 17 The user can perform operations according to enter Flicks Training. Click once anywhere in this window to the advice given on the Flicks icon, and the current Flicks window will appear. Flicks: In the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, click on screen. 2.2.2 Related Touch Screen Settings 1.
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In the "Pen and Touch" window, the user can adjust more detailed configuration, you can click on the Flicks icon in the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the touch screen 18 User Guide On the Flicksmenu you can : • Select commonly used Flicks operation groups • Adjust the sensitivity of the screen, then click on "Customize your flicks setting" in the Flicks pop-up window. For more settings related to "Pen and Touch" according to their specific preferences. 2.
In the "Pen and Touch" window, the user can adjust more detailed configuration, you can click on the Flicks icon in the notification area of the taskbar at the bottom of the touch screen 18 User Guide On the Flicksmenu you can : • Select commonly used Flicks operation groups • Adjust the sensitivity of the screen, then click on "Customize your flicks setting" in the Flicks pop-up window. For more settings related to "Pen and Touch" according to their specific preferences. 2.
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User Guide 19 You can double-click on "Settings", you can adjust the "Speed" and "Spatial tolerance" parameters, to test this. • Enable / disable touch Pointer. By clicking on the lower right corner of the icon to match the user's natural way of double-clicking. On the Touch menu you can access more help information from the Windows "Help and Support" menu. Note: Users can : • Enable / disable options such as "Use your finger as an input device" and "Enable multi-touch gestures and inking". • Select touch actions which you wish to adjust.
User Guide 19 You can double-click on "Settings", you can adjust the "Speed" and "Spatial tolerance" parameters, to test this. • Enable / disable touch Pointer. By clicking on the lower right corner of the icon to match the user's natural way of double-clicking. On the Touch menu you can access more help information from the Windows "Help and Support" menu. Note: Users can : • Enable / disable options such as "Use your finger as an input device" and "Enable multi-touch gestures and inking". • Select touch actions which you wish to adjust.