My 2 in 1 laptop keeps going to portrait orientation everytime i close it. How do i fix this so it stays in landscape?

Hi Gin Hai Peh,

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This behavior is common on 2-in-1 devices because Windows automatically rotates the screen based on the sensor orientation. When the lid closes and reopens, the sensor may briefly report a vertical position, triggering portrait mode. Here's how to make your laptop stays in landscape mode:

1 - Lock Screen Rotation

• Press Win + A to quickly open the Action Center > Look for Rotation Lock option
• If it’s off, turn it ON > Your screen should now stay fixed in its current orientation

2 - Check Display settings

• Right-click on the desktop screen and select Display settings
• Make sure Display orientation is set to Landscape
• If Rotation Lock option is available, enable it here.

3 - Disable sensor-based rotation

• Press Win + R > Enter services.msc > Look for Sensor Monitoring Service
• Set its Startup type to Disabled > Restart your PC and check the behavior

4 - Check Lenovo-specific settings

• Open Lenovo Vantage/Commercial Vantage, or any Lenovo settings app.
• Check for locations like *Hardware Settings/Device/Display/Input/*etc.
• Find Auto-Rotation or Tablet Mode options and disable them.

When you close the lid, sometimes the sensor gets "confused" by the magnets in the lid or the hinge movement, thinking you've turned the device. Let me know If the problem persists or Rotation Lock isn't available!

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To stop your Lenovo 2-in-1 laptop from automatically switching to portrait orientation when you close and reopen it, you can follow these steps:

1. Adjust Tablet Mode Settings: Go to Settings > System > Tablet Mode. Ensure that the settings are configured to your preference, especially regarding how the device behaves when transitioning between tablet and desktop modes.
2. Disable Automatic Screen Rotation: Navigate to Settings > System > Display. Look for an option that allows you to disable automatic rotation. This may prevent the device from switching orientations unexpectedly.
3. Check ConvertibleSlateMode: If your device has ConvertibleSlateMode, make sure it is set correctly. This setting influences how the device responds to lid closure and orientation changes.
4. Update Drivers: Ensure that your display and sensor drivers are up to date, as outdated drivers can lead to issues with screen orientation.
5. Manual Orientation Lock: If available, use any orientation lock feature to keep the display in landscape mode regardless of how the device is positioned.

If these adjustments do not resolve the issue, consider reaching out to Lenovo support for further assistance or checking the user manual for specific troubleshooting steps related to your model.