Lenovo Flex 3
Flex 3-1120/Flex 3-1130
User Guide
Read the safety notices and important tips in the
included manuals before using your computer.
Contents
Left-side view ............................................................................................................ 8
Operating system interfaces .................................................................................. 17
Touch screen operation .......................................................................................... 24
Connecting to a wireless network ........................................................................ 28
Help and support .................................................................................................... 29
Frequently asked questions ................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 37
Trademarks ...........................................................................................40
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Top view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b a
e
c
d
Note: The dashed areas indicate parts that are not visible externally.
Attention:
•
When closing the display panel, be careful not to leave pens or any other objects in between
the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged.
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Use the camera for video communication.
a Integrated
camera (on select
models)
Capture sound which can be used for video conferencing,
voice narration, or audio recording.
b Built-in
microphones
The LCD display with LED backlight provides brilliant
visual output. Multi-touch function is available on this
display.
c Multi-touch
screen
The touch pad functions as a conventional mouse.
d Touch pad
Touch pad: To move the pointer on the screen, slide your
fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want
the pointer to move.
Touch pad buttons: The functions of the left/right side
correspond to those of the left/right mouse button on a
conventional mouse.
Note: You can enable/disable the touch pad by pressing F6 (
).
Connect to a wireless LAN adapter to send and receive
wireless radio signals.
e Wireless LAN
antennas
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Using the keyboard
Hotkeys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate
hotkeys.
Mutes/unmutes the
sound.
Enables/disables Airplane
mode.
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:
:
:
:
:
Decreases the volume
level.
Displays all currently
active apps.
Turns on/off the backlight
of the LCD screen.
Increases the volume level.
Toggles the display
between the computer and
an external device.
Closes the currently active
window.
:
:
Refreshes the desktop or
the currently active
window.
Decreases display
brightness.
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:
:
Enables/disables the touch
pad.
Increases display
brightness.
Note: If you changed the Hotkey Mode from Enabled to Disabled in the BIOS setup utility,
you will need to press the Fn key in combination with the appropriate hotkey.
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Function key combinations
Through the use of the function keys, you can change operational features
instantly. To use this function, press and hold Fn a; then press one of the
function keys b.
a
b
The following describes the features of each function key.
Fn + PgUp:
Activates the Home function.
Fn + PgDn:
Activates the End function.
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Positioning the display panel
The display panel can be opened to any angle up to 360 degrees.
Notebook Mode
Suitable for tasks that require a keyboard and mouse (such as creating
documents, writing e-mails, and so on).
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Stand Mode (Theater Mode)
Suitable for tasks that require little or no touch (such as viewing photos or
playing videos).
Tablet Mode
Suitable for tasks that require touching the screen often (such as surfing the
Web, playing games, and so on).
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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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Left-side view --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
a
b
c
d
e f g
h
Attach 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 lock, please refer to
the instructions shipped with the security lock that you
have purchased.
a Kensington slot
Connects to the AC power adapter.
b ACpoweradapter
jack
Connects to USB devices.
c USB port
Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
d Memory card slot
e
Connects to headsets.
Combo audio
jack
Notes:
•
•
The combo audio jack does not support conventional microphones.
The recording function may not be supported if third-party headphones or headsets are
connected, due to different industry standards.
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f
Keeps 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.
Rotation lock
button
Note: The screen rotation lock button will be disabled in notebook mode.
g
h
Decreases the volume level.
Increases the volume level.
Volume down
button
Volume up button
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