Lenovo Miix 3 Owners Manual

							Lenovo MIIX 3-1030
Read the safety notices and important tips in the 
included manuals before using your computer.
User Guide  
						

							First Edition (August 2014)
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The features described in this guide are common to most models. Some fea\
tures may not 
be available on your computer or your computer may include features that\
 are not 
described in this user guide. 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. 
If you are using other operating systems, some operations may not apply \
to you.
Notes



The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Ple\
ase refer to the 
actual product.

 This manual applies to the following models: Lenovo MIIX 3-1030 tablet/M\
IIX 3-1030 
tablet with keyboard dock/MIIX 3-1030 tablet with folio case.
 
						

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Contents
Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer.....................................................................................  1
Top view
 .........................................................................................................................................................  1
Left-side view
 ................................................................................................................................................  3
Right-side view ..............................................................................................................................................  5
Bottom view
 ...................................................................................................................................................  5
Keyboard dock top view (on select models)
 .............................................................................................  6
Keyboard dock left-side view (on select models) .....................................................................................  7
Keyboard dock right-side view (on select models)
 ..................................................................................  7
Folio case top view (on select models)
 .....................................................................................................  10
Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1 ........................................................................................  14
Configuring the operating system for the first time
 ..............................................................................  14
Operating system interfaces
 ......................................................................................................................  14
The charms
 ...................................................................................................................................................  15
Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ................................................................................  17
Touch screen operation
 ..............................................................................................................................  18
Connecting to a wireless network
 ............................................................................................................  22
Help and support ........................................................................................................................................  23
Chapter 3. Recovery system ..........................................................................................................  24
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................  26
Frequently asked questions
 .......................................................................................................................  26
Troubleshooting
 ..........................................................................................................................................  27
Trademarks ......................................................................................................................................  30 
						

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aFront cameraUse the camera for video communication or taking photos.
bBuilt-in microphoneCaptures sound which can be used for video conferencing, voice 
narration, or audio recording.
cWireless LAN antennasConnect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive wireless radio signals.
dMulti-touch screenFunctions as the visual display as well as touchpad input.
Note:For details, see “Touch screen operation” on page 18.
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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. 
						

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Left-side view  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
aCombo audio jackConnects to headsets.
Notes:
•The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
•The recording function might not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are connected, 
due to different industry standards.
bMicro USB portConnects to USB devices.
Note:The Micro USB port supports charging function.
cMicro HDMI portConnects to devices with HDMI inputs, such as a TV, or an external display.
dMicro SD card slotAccepts a micro SD card (not supplied).
eSpeakerProvides audio output.
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Using a micro SD card (not supplied)
Your computer supports micro Secure Digital (SD) cards.
Inserting a card
1Open the card slot cover by pressing the point shown in the following illustration.
2Slide the card in until it clicks into place.
Removing a card
1Push the card in until you hear a click.
2Gently pull the memory card out of the slot.
3Close the card slot cover.
Notes:
•Insert only one card into the slot at a time.
•This card reader does not support SDIO devices (e.g., SDIO Bluetooth, etc.).
Note:Before removing the memory card, disable it by using the Windows safely remove hardware and eject 
media utility to avoid data corruption. 
						

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Right-side view  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
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aPower buttonWhen the computer is off, press and hold this button to turn on the computer.
bVolume up buttonIncreases the volume level.
cVolume down buttonDecreases the volume level.
aKeyboard dock/Folio case 
connectorConnects the tablet to keyboard dock or folio case.
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Keyboard dock top view (on select models)  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
aKeyboard dock connectorConnects the tablet to the keyboard dock.
bKeyboard
cTouchpad
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