How to Turn On PC Mode Automatically on a Lenovo Tablet, by Sean Simz Tech on YouTube. 1 min.
- Video length
- 1 min
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Attach your Lenovo keyboard or pair it over Bluetooth, then make sure the tablet detects it. PC Mode options usually appear only after a keyboard is connected.
Open the Settings app on your Lenovo tablet. You can also swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the gear icon.
Tap Display, then look for PC Mode. On some Lenovo models the entry sits under Connected devices or Advanced features instead.
Open the PC Mode menu and find the automatic option. It may be called Auto turn on PC Mode or Turn on automatically.
Turn the switch on and choose When keyboard connected if the tablet offers that choice. This makes PC Mode start each time the keyboard attaches.
Disconnect the keyboard, then connect it again. The tablet should switch to PC Mode without you tapping a notification.
To stop it, return to the same PC Mode menu and turn the automatic switch off. PC Mode then stays off until you enable it by hand.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the keyboard charged and paired, because a weak or disconnected keyboard can stop PC Mode from starting.
If you cannot find PC Mode, update the tablet software and check that your model supports the feature.
A Bluetooth mouse can be paired too, which makes the desktop layout easier to use.
Some keyboards need to be switched on before you attach them, so check the power switch first.
Questions
Why does PC Mode not start when I connect my keyboard?
The automatic option may be off, the keyboard may not be paired, or your Lenovo model may not support PC Mode. Reconnect the keyboard and check the PC Mode setting again.
Does PC Mode work with any keyboard?
It usually works with Lenovo keyboard cases and many Bluetooth keyboards. Some cheap keyboards may connect for typing but not trigger PC Mode.
Can I turn PC Mode on without a keyboard?
Yes, you can often open PC Mode from the quick settings panel or the display menu. The automatic option is designed for keyboard connections.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
