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• For Windows 7: Start the Communications Utility program. • For Windows 8.1: Click Camera from the Start screen. When the camera is started, the camera-in-use indicator turns on in green. You also can use the camera with other programs that provide features such as photographing, video capturing, and video conferencing. To use the camera with other programs, start one of the programs and start the photographing, video capturing, or video conferencing function. Then, the camera starts automatically and the camera-in-use indicator turns on in green. For more information about using the camera with a program, refer to the help information system of the program. Configuring camera settings You can configure the camera settings to meet your needs, such as adjusting the quality of the video output. To configure the camera settings, do the following: • For Windows 7: Start the Communications Utility program. Click the Manage Settings button and configure the camera settings as desired. • For Windows 8.1, do one of the following: - Configure the camera settings directly from the program that is using the camera. For details, see the help information system of the program. - Click Lenovo Settings from the Start screen. Then click Camera. Follow the instructions on the screen to configure the camera settings as desired. Using a flash media card Your computer has a media card reader slot, and it supports the following types of cards: • MultiMediaCard (MMC) module • Secure Digital (SD) card • Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) card • Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) card Note: Your computer does not support the CPRM feature for the SD card. Attention: While transferring data to or from a flash media card, such as an SD card, do not put your computer into sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer completes; otherwise, your data could become damaged. Installing a flash media card Attention: Before you start installing a card, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. Static electricity could damage the card. To install a flash media card, do the following: 1. Locate the media card slot on your computer. See "Left-side view" on page 5. 2. Ensure that the metal contacts of the card are facing down and pointing toward the media card slot. 3. Press the card firmly into the media card slot. If the plug-and-play feature is not enabled for the installed flash media card, do the following to enable the feature: 1. Go to Control Panel. 40 User Guide

Section	Page
Read this first	7
Important safety information	8
Conditions that require immediate action	9
Service and upgrades	9
Power cords and power adapters	10
Extension cords and related devices	11
Plugs and outlets	11
Power supply statement	11
External devices	12
General battery notice	12
Lithium coin-cell battery notice	12
Notice for built-in rechargeable batteries	13
Heat and product ventilation	13
Electrical current safety information	14
Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice	14
Using headphones or earphones	15
Additional safety information	15
Chapter 1. Product overview	17
Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators	17
Front view	17
Right-side view	19
Left-side view	21
Rear view	23
Status indicators	23
Locating important product information	25
Machine type and model label	25
FCC ID and IC Certification number information	26
Genuine Microsoft label	26
Features	27
Specifications	28
Lenovo programs	29
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system	29
Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system	31
Lenovo programs overview	31
Chapter 2. Using your computer	35
Registering your computer	35
Special keys	35
Using the touch pad	37
Using the ThinkPad Yoga 11e in different modes	37
Rotating the computer display	38
Notebook mode	38
Stand mode	39
Tablet mode	40
Tent mode	41
Using the tablet buttons	42
Using the multi-touch screen	43
Power management	47
Using the ac power adapter	47
Checking the battery status	47
Charging the battery	48
Managing the battery power	48
Power-saving modes	48
Maximizing the battery life	49
Connecting to the network	50
Ethernet connections	50
Wireless connections	50
Presentations and multimedia	52
Changing display settings	52
Using an external monitor	52
Using a projector	54
Using dual displays	54
Using audio features	55
Using the camera	55
Using a flash media card	56
Installing a flash media card	56
Removing a flash media card	57
Frequently asked questions	57
Chapter 3. You and your computer	61
Accessibility and comfort	61
Ergonomic information	61
Comfort	62
Accessibility information	62
Traveling with your computer	66
Travel tips	66
Travel accessories	66
Chapter 4. Security	67
Attaching a mechanical lock	67
Using passwords	67
Typing passwords	67
Power-on password	67
Supervisor password	68
Hard disk passwords	70
Hard disk security	71
Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive	72
Using firewalls	73
Protecting data against viruses	73
Chapter 5. Advanced configuration	75
Installing a new operating system	75
Installing the Windows 7 operating system	75
Installing the Windows 8.1 operating system	76
Installing device drivers	77
Using the ThinkPad Setup program	77
Main menu	78
Config menu	78
Date/Time menu	81
Security menu	81
Startup menu	85
Restart menu	87
Updating the UEFI BIOS	87
Using system management	87
Setting management features	88
Chapter 6. Preventing problems	91
General tips for preventing problems	91
Making sure device drivers are current	92
Taking care of your computer	93
Cleaning the cover of your computer	94
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting problems	97
Diagnosing problems	97
Troubleshooting	97
Computer stops responding	97
Spills on the keyboard	98
Error messages	98
Errors without messages	99
Beep errors	100
Memory module problems	101
Networking problems	101
Keyboard problems	103
Problems with the display and multimedia devices	103
Battery and power problems	108
Problems with drives and other storage devices	110
A software problem	111
A USB problem	111
Chapter 8. Recovery information	113
Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating system	113
Creating and using recovery media	113
Performing backup and recovery operations	114
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	115
Creating and using a rescue medium	116
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers	117
Solving recovery problems	118
Recovery information for the Windows 8.1 operating system	118
Refreshing your computer	118
Resetting your computer to the factory default settings	118
Using the advanced startup options	119
Recovering your operating system if Windows 8.1 fails to start	119
Creating and using recovery media	119
Chapter 9. Replacing devices	121
Static electricity prevention	121
Disabling the built-in batteries	121
Replacing the memory module	122
Replacing the wireless-LAN card	124
Replacing the coin-cell battery	127
Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive	129
Replacing the keyboard	133
Chapter 10. Getting support	139
Before you contact Lenovo	139
Getting help and service	139
Using diagnostic programs	140
Lenovo Support Web site	140
Calling Lenovo	140
Finding ThinkPad options	141
Purchasing additional services	141
Appendix A. Regulatory information	143
Wireless related information	143
Locating the UltraConnect wireless antennas	144
Locating wireless regulatory notices	144
Export classification notice	145
Electronic emission notices	145
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity	145
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement	145
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive	145
German Class B compliance statement	146
Korea Class B compliance statement	146
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement	147
Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase	147
Lenovo product service information for Taiwan	147
Eurasian compliance mark	147
Brazil regulatory notice	147
Mexico regulatory notice	147
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling information	149
Important WEEE information	149
Recycling information for China	149
Recycling information for Japan	149
Battery recycling information for Brazil	150
Battery recycling information for Taiwan	150
Battery recycling information for the European Union	151
Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada	151
Appendix C. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS)	153
European Union RoHS	153
China RoHS	153
India RoHS	153
Turkish RoHS	153
Ukraine RoHS	154
Appendix D. ENERGY STAR model information	155
Appendix E. Notices	157

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For Windows 7: Start the Communications Utility program.

•

For Windows 8.1: Click

Camera

from the Start screen.

When the camera is started, the camera-in-use indicator turns on in green.

You also can use the camera with other programs that provide features such as photographing, video

capturing, and video conferencing. To use the camera with other programs, start one of the programs

and start the photographing, video capturing, or video conferencing function. Then, the camera starts

automatically and the camera-in-use indicator turns on in green. For more information about using the

camera with a program, refer to the help information system of the program.

Conﬁguring camera settings

You can conﬁgure the camera settings to meet your needs, such as adjusting the quality of the video output.

To conﬁgure the camera settings, do the following:

•

For Windows 7: Start the Communications Utility program. Click the

Manage Settings

button and

conﬁgure the camera settings as desired.

•

For Windows 8.1, do one of the following:

–

Conﬁgure the camera settings directly from the program that is using the camera. For details, see the

help information system of the program.

–

Click

Lenovo Settings

from the Start screen. Then click

Camera

. Follow the instructions on the

screen to conﬁgure the camera settings as desired.

Using a ﬂash media card

Your computer has a media card reader slot, and it supports the following types of cards:

•

MultiMediaCard (MMC) module

•

Secure Digital (SD) card

•

Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) card

•

Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) card

Note:

Your computer does not support the CPRM feature for the SD card.

Attention:

While transferring data to or from a ﬂash media card, such as an SD card, do not put your

computer into sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer completes; otherwise, your data could

become damaged.

Installing a ﬂash media card

Attention:

Before you start installing a card, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action

reduces any static electricity from your body. Static electricity could damage the card.

To install a ﬂash media card, do the following:

1. Locate the media card slot on your computer. See “Left-side view” on page 5.

2. Ensure that the metal contacts of the card are facing down and pointing toward the media card slot.

3. Press the card ﬁrmly into the media card slot.

If the plug-and-play feature is not enabled for the installed ﬂash media card, do the following to enable

the feature:

1. Go to Control Panel.

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