Lenovo Flex 3 User Manual

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Frequently used gesturesTasks 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:
 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...

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Enabling wireless connection
To enable wireless functions, do one of the following:
 Press   to disable airplane mode.
 Open the charms bar and select Settings     to open the network 
configuration page. Then toggle the airplane mode switch to Off.
Connecting to a wireless network
After wireless has been enabled, the computer will automatically scan for...

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If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and 
Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the 
following:
 Select Settings charm, then select Help.
Fn + F1 (depending on your keyboard layout)
You can read the Windows Help and...

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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. This image file can be 
used to restore the system partition. To back up the system partition:
1In Windows, press...

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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:
1In Windows, press the Novo button or double-click OneKey Recovery 
icon to start the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system.
2Click System Recovery. The computer will restart to the recovery 
environment.
3Follow the on-screen instructions to restore the system partition to its 
original status or to a previously...

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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
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This section lists frequently asked questions by category.
Finding information
What safety precautions should I follow when using my computer?
Read and follow all safety precautions included in Lenovo Safety and General 
Information Guide.
What is the address of the Lenovo support Web site?
http://support.lenovo.com
Where can I...

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When I purchased my computer, it included a copy of Windows. How can I 
determine whether the copy of Windows is preinstalled by Lenovo?
On the outside of the sales package of your computer, you should find a 
label containing configuration information for your computer. Check the 
printed string next to OS. If it contains Windows or WIN, the copy of 
Windows was preinstalled by Lenovo.
What is the Recovery Partition?
If your computer is preinstalled with any version of...

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How can I determine whether the Windows running on my computer is 
WIMBoot enabled?
WIMBoot technology is normally enabled on copies of Windows 8.1 
Update running on SSD (or eMMC) -only computer models. To check your 
computer,
1On the charms bar, click the Search charm.
2Make sure Settings or Everywhere is selected as the search scope and 
type Disk Management in the search box.
3Click the search result and the Disk Management program starts.
If Wim Boot is labeled on the...

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Where are the recovery discs?
Your computer did not come with recovery discs. Use the Lenovo OneKey 
Recovery system if you need to restore the system to its factory status.
What can I do if the back-up process fails?
If you can start the backup but it fails during the back-up process, try the 
following steps:
1Close all open programs, and then restart the back-up process.
2Check to see if the destination media is damaged. Select another path...

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How can I start the BIOS setup utility?
To start the BIOS setup utility:
1Shut down the computer.
2Press the Novo button and then select BIOS Setup.
How can I change the boot mode? (on select models)
There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy Support. To change the boot 
mode, start the BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy 
Support on the boot menu.
When do I need to change the boot mode? (on select models)
The default boot mode for your computer is UEFI...