ThinkPad Twist Convertible Laptops and Cart

A How-To Tutorial for Students

Set Up and Clean Up• Cleanly remove and return computers. • Carefully unplug laptops without yanking power cords loose

from cart. • Carry laptops securely.• Plug in and place laptops in the correct slot at end of class. • Do not take laptops from the classroom. The laptops must stay

in the room with the cart. • The more care and time you take with computers, the longer

they will last.• Computer use is a privilege. If you violate the rules outlined in

your technology contract, you risk losing that privilege.

Laptop Mode

Open for business.

ThinkPad Twist

This Direction!To return to laptop mode, twist back the other way!

Stand Mode

Tablet Mode

Right Side Ports

1. USB 3.0 2. Mini DP3. AC Power4. Power Button5. Screen Orientation Button

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Left Side Ports1. Kensington Lock2. SIM Card Slot3. Media Card Reader4. Ethernet Cable5. Mini HDMI6. USB 3.07. Combo Mic/Headphone

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PC Mode and Table ModeTo go from PC mode to Tablet Mode, swipe from right to left on touch pad or hover mouse in right hand corner.

To return to PC mode, click “home” button OR tap Desktop icon on lower left of Tablet mode screen.

Swipe left

Desktop icon

Home button

Tips and Tricks• You do not need a user name and password to

log in to Twists. – Use same computer consistently for this reason.– This is also a good rationale for returning

computers to the correct slot in the cart.– Delete your files from the computers after

completing your projects and assignments.• When you shut the lid, the Twist will shut

down.

• If screen saver appears, swipe screen up with finger. • Sign out of apps by swiping down from top of screen

or up from bottom of screen to get to main menu.• To split screen (25/75), swipe slowly from the left.

Good for note taking.• To lock screen orientation, press button just above

power button. • Touch pad sometimes lags; use touch screen if you

need more precision.

Works Consulted

• Gunston Computer Labs and Carts: an Orientation

• Key School Mobile Labs Tutorial• ThinkPad Twist• Twist Review