1. ThinkPad Twist Convertible Laptops and Cart
A How-To Tutorial for Students

2. 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.

3. Laptop Mode
Open for business.

4. ThinkPad Twist This Direction!
To return to laptop mode, twist back the other way!

5. Stand Mode

6. Tablet Mode

7. Right Side Ports 5 4 1. USB 3.0 2. Mini DP 3. AC Power 4. Power Button
5. Screen Orientation Button 2 3 1

8. Left Side Ports 1. Kensington Lock 2. SIM Card Slot Media Card Reader
Ethernet Cable
Mini HDMI
USB 3.0
Combo Mic/Headphone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

9. PC Mode and Table Mode
To return to PC mode, click “home” button OR tap Desktop icon on lower left of Tablet mode screen.
To go from PC mode to Tablet Mode, swipe from right to left on touch pad or hover mouse in right hand corner.
Home button
Swipe left
Desktop icon

10. 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.

11. 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 left or right. 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.

12. Works Consulted Gunston Computer Labs and Carts: an Orientation
Key School Mobile Labs Tutorial
ThinkPad Twist
Twist Review