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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Lenovo Miix 2 8 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 8.1. 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 tablet .................... 1 Front view ..............................1 Right-side view.............................. 3 Top view ................................. 4 Bottom view ..............................5 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1................... 6 Configuring the operating system for the first time ................6 Operating system interfaces ........................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Getting To Know Your Tablet

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your tablet Front view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Front camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos.
  • Page 6 Chapter 1. Getting to know your tablet 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: Right-Side View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your tablet Right-side view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Micro USB port Connects to USB devices.

  • Page 8: Top View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your tablet Top view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connects to headsets.

  • Page 9: Bottom View

    Chapter 1. Getting to know your tablet Bottom view - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rear camera Use the camera for video communication or taking photos.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2. Starting To Use Windows 8.1

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 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 11: The Charms

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 The charms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ®...
  • Page 12 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Search charm The Search charm is a powerful new way to find whatever you are looking for, including apps, settings, and files. 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.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Settings charm The Settings charm enables you to perform basic tasks, such as setting the volume or shutting down the tablet. Also, you can get to the Control Panel through the Settings charm when using the desktop screen.

  • Page 14: Putting The Tablet To Sleep Or Shutting It Down

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Putting the tablet to sleep or shutting it down - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - When you have finished working with your tablet, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Shutting down the tablet If you are not going to use your tablet for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your tablet: Open the charms, and then select Settings...
  • Page 16 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Select Power Shut down.

  • Page 17: Touch Screen Operation

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Touch screen operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The display panel can accept inputs like a traditional notebook tablet, using the keyboard and touch pad.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 (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 19 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 (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 20 Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 (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 21: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 Connecting to a wireless network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enabling wireless connection To confirm that Airplane mode is disabled, go to the desktop and check the notification area.

  • Page 22: Help And Support

    Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Help and support If you have any problems using the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Recovery System

    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 tablet...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting

    Where can I find drivers for the various hardware devices of my tablet? 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 25: Troubleshooting

    - The battery is charged. - 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: Press the Power button for two seconds to turn on the tablet.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting The tablet does not return • If the tablet does not return from sleep mode, it might be from sleep mode and the because the battery is depleted. tablet does not work. • If your tablet is in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter to the tablet.
  • Page 27 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your tablet shuts down • Recharge the battery. before the battery status icon shows it is empty. -or- Your tablet operates after the battery status icon shows it is empty. A startup problem ® • For details, see “Chapter 3. Recovery system” on page 19. The Microsoft Windows operating system does not...

  • Page 28: Trademarks

    Trademarks Lenovo is a trademark or registered trademark 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 30 en-US Rev. AA00...

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