The information in this document does not alter the terms of your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Limited Warranty. For more information, see “Warranty Information” in the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that comes with your computer.
Note: If you notice these conditions with a product (such as an extension cord) that is not manufactured for or by Lenovo, stop using that product until you can contact the product manufacturer for further instructions, or until you get a suitable replacement.
Consult an electrician for more information if you have questions about power loads, power requirements, and input ratings. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with approved parts. A battery other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery is not covered by the warranty.
50332-2 can be dangerous due to excessive sound pressure levels. If your Lenovo computer came with headphones or earphones in the package, as a set, the combination of the headphones or earphones and the computer already complies with the specifications of EN 50332-1.
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Your computer is equipped with a touch pad under the bottom edge of the keyboard. The touch pad enables you to move the pointer, without the use of a conventional mouse. For more information, see “Using the touch pad” on page 15. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
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ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen Microphone Camera-in-use indicator Camera Speakers Touch pad System-status indicator Multi-touch screen Microphone The microphone captures sound and voice when used with a program capable of handling audio. Camera-in-use indicator When the camera is started, the camera-in-use indicator turns on in green.
Attention: When you connect a USB cable to the USB 3.0 connector, ensure that the USB mark is facing upward. Otherwise the connector might get damaged. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of the locking device and security feature.
Status indicators This topic helps you locate and identify the various status indicators on your computer. Note: Your computer might look slightly different from the following illustrations. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
Machine type and model information The machine type and model label identifies your computer. When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify your computer and provide faster service. The following illustration shows the location of the machine type and model of your computer.
For a preinstalled wireless module, this label identifies the actual FCC ID and IC certification number for the wireless module installed by Lenovo. Note: Do not remove or replace a preinstalled wireless module by yourself. For module replacement, you must contact Lenovo Service first. Lenovo is not responsible for any damage caused by unauthorized replacement. Computer features This topic provides general information about the computer features for various models.
• One 4-in-1 digital media-card slot Integrated wireless features • Wireless local area network (LAN) • Bluetooth Features for ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen only • Accelerometer (for mode detection: notebook mode, stand mode, tablet mode, or tent mode) • Multi-touch screen Computer specifications Size •...
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• Do not eat or smoke over your keyboard. Particles that fall into your keyboard can cause damage. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
When you register your computer, information is entered into a database, which enables Lenovo to contact you in case of a recall or other severe problem. After you registered your computer with Lenovo, you will also receive quicker service when you call Lenovo for help. In addition, some locations offer extended privileges and services to registered users.
The following illustration shows the locations of the special keys. Note: Your computer might look slightly different from the following illustration. Goes to the previous page. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
Searches applications and the Web. Special buttons The ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen computer is equipped with some special buttons as shown in the following illustration. You can control some functions of your computer through the special buttons, without the use of the keyboard.
Volume-down button: Press the volume-down button to decrease the speaker volume. Using the multi-touch screen The ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen computer is equipped with a multi-touch screen. The multi-touch screen enables you to perform some actions without the use of the touch pad or a conventional mouse.
Touch gesture Description Zoom out: Touch an area with two fingers and then pinch them together. Note: This gesture works only on some Web pages. Zoom in: Touch an area with two fingers and then spread them apart. Note: This gesture works only on some Web pages. Tips for using the multi-touch screen •...
Settings ➙ Device ➙ Touchpad settings. Change the settings as desired. Using the ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen in different modes The ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen computer features different modes and provides some tablet features to help you work more flexibly and conveniently.
Attention: Do not rotate the computer display with too much force; otherwise the computer display or hinges might get damaged. Do not apply too much force to the upper-right or upper-left corner of the computer display. Open the computer display slowly to any angle within a range of less than 190 degrees as shown in the following illustration.
Attention: Do not rotate the computer display with too much force; otherwise the computer display or hinges might get damaged. Do not apply too much force to the upper-right or upper-left corner of the computer display. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
If your computer is in stand mode, do the following to turn the computer from stand mode into tablet mode: 1. Position your computer as shown and slowly rotate the computer display clockwise to the angle of 360 degrees. Note: The degrees refer to the angle degrees between the LCD and the keyboard. 2.
The power to run your computer can come either from the battery or from ac power through the ac power adapter. While you use ac power, the battery charges automatically. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
Your computer comes with an ac power adapter and a power cord. • ac power adapter: Converts ac power for notebook computer use. • Power cord: Connects the ac outlet and the ac power adapter. Connecting to ac power To connect the computer to ac power, do the following: Attention: Using an improper power cord might cause severe damage to your computer.
You can view your computer wireless network connection status and wireless signal strength through the wireless network connection status icon. The wireless network connection icon is located in the lower-right corner of the screen. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
The following table lists the wireless status icons and the corresponding description. Icon Description Wireless LAN connection is enabled. To disable it, click this icon. Wireless LAN connection is disabled. To enable it, click this icon. Wireless LAN secure connection. To use a secure connection, you might need a password. No Wireless LAN connection.
• Recording from various sound sources, such as a headset attached The following table shows which functions of the audio devices attached to your computer are supported. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
Table 1. Audio feature list Headset with a 3.5 mm Connector Conventional Conventional microphone (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug headphones Audio connector Headphone and Not supported Headphone function microphone functions supported supported Using the camera Your computer has an integrated camera. You can use the camera to preview your video image and take a snapshot of your current image.
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Note: If you do not remove the card from your computer after you have clicked the triangular icon, the card cannot be accessed. To access the card again, you must remove it, and then insert it. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
The following topics provide information about arranging your work area, setting up your computer equipment, and establishing healthy work habits. Lenovo is committed to providing the latest information and technology to our customers with disabilities. Refer to the accessibility information that outlines our efforts in this area. See “Accessibility information”...
For example, some users might not have the fine motor skills required to use a mouse or select key combinations. Other users might require larger fonts or high-contrast display modes. In some cases, magnifiers and built-in speech synthesizers are available. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
1. Documentation in accessible formats Lenovo provides electronic documentation in accessible formats. Lenovo electronic documentation, such as properly tagged PDF files or HyperText Markup Language (HTML) files, is developed to ensure that visually impaired users can read the documentation through a screen reader. Each image in the documentation also includes adequate alternative text to explain the image so that visually impaired users can understand the image when they use a screen reader.
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• A quality carrying case that provides adequate cushion and protection If you are traveling to another country, you might want to consider an ac power adapter for the country to which you are traveling. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
Make sure that no liquid drips onto or between the keys. 3. Allow to dry. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
4. To remove any crumbs or dust from beneath the keys, you can use a camera blower with a brush or cool air from a hair dryer. Cleaning your computer display To clean the computer display, do the following: 1. Gently wipe the display with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. If you see a scratchlike mark on your display, it might be a stain transferred from the keyboard when the cover was pressed from the outside.
• Problem: The screen stays on even after you turn off your computer. Solution: Press and hold the power button or power key for about eight seconds to turn off your computer; then turn it on again. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
• Problem: Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer. Solution: This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology. Your computer display contains multiple thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discolored, or bright dots on the screen might exist all the time.
If your computer does not run on battery power, check the following items: 1. If the battery runs out of power, attach ac power adapter to recharge the battery. 2. If the battery is charged but the computer does not run, call Lenovo Customer Service Center to have it serviced.
A power button or power key problem Problem: The system does not respond, and you cannot turn off the computer. Solution: Turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power button or power key for eight seconds or more. If the system is still not reset, remove the ac power adapter. Sleep problems •...
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. Then tighten the screws to secure the new bottom cover 5. Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables. ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
Lenovo to assist you. This section contains information about where to go for additional information about Lenovo and our products, what to do if you experience a problem with your computer, and whom to call for service should it be necessary.
• Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.
Note: Your computer might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic. Wireless-LAN antenna (auxiliary) Wireless-LAN antenna (main) ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen User Guide...
Electronic emission notices The following information refers to the ThinkPad 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen computer, machine types 20GD and 20GF; and ThinkPad Yoga 11e Chromebook 3rd Gen computer, machine types 20GC and 20GE. Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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• Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than specified or recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR qualified d esignation. You might find an ENERGY STAR mark affixed on the computer or displayed on the power settings in terface. Lenovo computers of the following machine types, if carry an ENERGY STAR mark, have been designed and tested to conform to the ENERGY STAR program requirements for computers.
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