Lenovo Yoga 2 Getting Started

Brand: Lenovo

Model: Yoga 2

Type: Getting Started

Quick Start Guide for Yoga 2 – Getting Started

Introduction:

The new Yoga with Windows 8.1 gives you

choices. Work in a Windows 8 interface or work

in the familiar Windows 7 desktop – most users

will switch back and forth as needed. Use it as a

laptop, or fold the screen back 360⁰ and use it

as a touch-screen tablet. Set it up like a tent.

Explore. Use a mouse or the touch pad, or work

from the touch screen.

Power On:

Push the power button on the right side near

the front. Yoga will launch in desktop mode.

Logging In to the Network:

The initial time a user logs in, the process may

differ slightly.

1. District Policy Notification- click (or

touch) OK.

2. Second Policy Notification – swipe up or

click the screen.

3. Other user – choose sign-in options.

4. Select the key on the far left.

5. Sign in with usual login and password.

6. The familiar Win7 Desktop opens

Toggling Between Desktop and Start

Screens:

1. To freely toggle between the Desktop

and the Start screen:

a. Press the Windows Key on the

keyboard.

b. Press the Windows button in the

fold of the Yoga.

c. Tap or click the Windows icon on

the screen.

2. Some apps work only in Desktop, so

starting some applications will

automatically switch to Desktop.

Desktop Screen:

The familiar District Applications Window holds

icons for the applications you are used to using.

Start an application by double clicking or by

tapping the icon.

Start Screen:

 Begin typing on the Win8 Start Screen.

This initiates a search of the computer

and the Internet for the search term

you enter. Results open automatically.

 Click or tap a tile to launch an App.

 Swipe your finger up or click the down

arrow to display all Apps available on

the computer.

o Pin one of these apps to the

Start screen: Press and hold

and tap Pin to Start.

Setting Up Printers:

1. Begin in the Desktop.

2. Open District Applications/All.

3. Select Install Printers.

4. Select the printer from the list.

5. Select Connect.

Attaching Yoga to a Second Monitor:

1. Purchase a Mini-HDMI to VGA adapter.

2. Plug the adapter into the Yoga’s HDMI

connection and the VGA cable that is

connected to the monitor.

3. The keystroke Windows Key/P displays

a menu that allows you to choose to

extend the screen, duplicate, etc.

Attaching Yoga to a Projector:

1. Purchase a Mini-HDMI to VGA adapter.

2. Plug the adapter into the Yoga’s HDMI

connection and the VGA cable that is

connected to the projector.

3. The keystroke Windows Key/P displays

a menu that allows you to choose to

extend the screen, duplicate, etc.

Memory Card Slot

The memory card slot on the left side accepts

SD or MMC cards.

Manipulating Tiles / Apps on the

Windows 8 Start Screen

 Move a tile:

o Press and hold a tile.

o Drag it.

 Group tiles together:

o Press and hold the tiles you

want to group.

o Drag them to an open space.

When a gray bar appears,

release.

o Tap Name Group and enter the

new name.

 Resize a tile:

o Press and hold a tile.

o Tap Resize.

o Choose the size you want.

 Remove a tile:

o Press and hold a tile.

o Tap Unpin from Start.

Windows 8 Common Gestures Using

the Touch Screen:

 Tap: Similar to left clicking.

o Start an app, open a link.

 Press and Hold: Similar to right clicking.

o See detailed info, open a menu.

 Zoom: Pinch two fingers In / Out

o Zooms in or out.

 Swipe: Slide finger across the screen.

o From the right displays Charms.

o From the top displays a task

bar.

o From the bottom displays a task

bar.

Windows 8 Charms:

 How to Display Charms:

o Using touch, swipe in from the

right.

o Rest the mouse in the upper

left or right corner of the

screen.

 Search: Find apps, settings, files.

 Share: Send links, photos, etc., to

users.

 Start: A fast way to the Start Screen.

 Devices: Connect with or send files to

external devices

 Settings: Set volume, shut down, go to

Control Panel.

Lenovo Yoga 2 Getting Started

Lenovo Yoga 2 Getting Started

Lenovo Yoga 2 Getting Started

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