Lenovo Flex 3 User Manual

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Tent Mode (Presentation Mode)
Suitable for tasks that require limited interaction with the touch screen (such 
as displaying graphs or PowerPoint presentations).
Attention:
•Do not open the display with too much force, otherwise the panel or hinges may be 
damaged.
Note:The keyboard and touch pad are automatically locked when the screen is opened 
beyond 190 degrees (approximately). 

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aKensington slotAttach a security lock (not supplied) here to help protect 
your computer from theft and unauthorized use.
You can attach a security lock to your computer to help 
prevent it from being removed without your permission. 
For details on installing the security...

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fRotation lock 
buttonKeeps the screen locked in portrait or landscape 
orientation. Locking the screen rotation will disable the 
gravity sensing function, thereby preventing the screen 
from changing its orientation automatically depending 
upon the angle at which it is held.
Note:The screen rotation lock button will be disabled in notebook mode.
gVolume down 
buttonDecreases the volume level.
h
Volume up buttonIncreases the volume level. 

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
10 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 upon how you hold the 
computer.
 To prevent automatic orientation, press the rotation lock button. It is located 
on the right edge of the computer (See illustration below).
Note:The screen rotation lock button will be disabled in notebook mode.
PortraitLandscape 

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
11 Connecting USB devices
You can connect a USB device to your computer by inserting its USB plug 
(Type A) into the USB port on your computer.
The first time you plug a USB device into a particular USB port on your 
computer, Windows automatically installs a driver for that device. After the 
driver has been installed, you can disconnect and reconnect the device 
without performing any additional steps. 
Before disconnecting a USB storage device, make sure your...

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
12 Using memory cards (not supplied) 
Your computer supports the following types of memory cards:
 Secure Digital (SD) card
 Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card
 SD eXtended Capacity (SDXC) card
 MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Inserting a memory card
Insert the memory card until it touches the bottom of the slot.
Removing a memory card
Gently pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
Notes:•Insert only one card in the slot at a time.
•This card reader does not...

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aBattery status 
indicator
bPower button 
and power 
status indicator
Press this button to turn on the computer.
Indicator Indicator status Meaning
Battery 
status 
indicator
On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge.
Solid amber The battery has between 5% and 20%...

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cNovo buttonWhen the computer is off, press this button to start the 
Lenovo OneKey Recovery system or the BIOS setup utility, 
or to enter the boot menu.
dUSB portConnects to USB devices.
Notes:•If the battery charge is more than 20%, the USB port with a   mark supports charging of 
an external USB device, even when the computer is turned off.
•The blue port supports USB 3.0.
•For details, see “Connecting USB devices” on page 11.
eHDMI portConnects to devices...

Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
15 Connecting network cables
To insert a network cable, do the following:
1Hold one connector of the network cable to press the RJ-45 cover down 
gently a.
2Insert the connector into the RJ-45 port b.
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure 
your computer.
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b 

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aSpeakersProvide audio output.
a