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  • Page 1 User Guide Yoga 9i (14″, 8)
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (December 2022) © Copyright Lenovo 2022. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CRUs for your product model ..Gesture Controls (Touch screen/Touchpad) . . Call Lenovo ....Presence Detection ...
  • Page 4 User Guide...
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this guide • This guide applies to Lenovo product model(s) listed below. Illustrations in this guide may look slightly different from your product model. Table 1. Model information Model name Machine type (MT) Yoga 9 14IRP8 83B1 • For further compliance information, refer to the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at https:// pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/generic_notices...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Note: The camera cover helps you better protect your privacy. 5. Ambient light sensor (ALS) Detect the surrounding light intensity and adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight accordingly. 6. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos. Support multi-touch function. 7. Speakers Produce sound. © Copyright Lenovo 2022...
  • Page 8: Base

    Base Figure 2. Base view Table 3. Base view information 1. Wireless antennas Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless LAN (local area network) and Bluetooth module. Notes: • The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. •...
  • Page 9: Left

    The always-on function can be turned on or off in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Note: If Lenovo Vantage is pre-installed on your computer, you can also set always-on function from within that software.
  • Page 10: Right

    Right Figure 4. Right-side view Table 5. Right-side view information Produce sound. 1. Speaker 2. Power light • On: the computer is turned on. • Off: the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode. • Blinking: the computer is in sleep mode. 3.
  • Page 11: Bottom

    Bottom Figure 5. Bottom view Table 6. Bottom view information 1. Novo button hole Press the Novo button to open the Novo Button menu. From the menu, you can choose to open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, the Boot menu, or the Windows startup options screen. 2.
  • Page 12: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications Table 7. Model features and specifications information Dimensions • Width: 318 mm (12.5 inches) • Depth: 230 mm (9.1 inches) • Thickness – Thinnest: 15.3 mm (0.6 inches) – Thickest: 16.5 mm (0.7 inches) ac power adapter •...
  • Page 13: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Table 7. Model features and specifications information (continued) Connectors and slots • Combo audio jack • USB (3.2 Gen 2) Type-A connector (always-on) – Supports power output up to 7.5 W (5 V, 1.5 A) • Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector × 3 –...
  • Page 14: Laser Safety For The Tof Sensor

    – Storage: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F) • At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft) – Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition: 31.3°C (88°F) Note: When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F). Relative humidity •...
  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    If night light mode is turned on, you can adjust the color temperature of the temperature screen. Note: Selected Lenovo computers are low blue light certified. These computers are tested with night light turned on and color temperature set to the default value of 48.
  • Page 16: Windows Help Information

    To open it, type its name in the Windows Search box and select the matched result. If neither of the apps is pre-installed, you may install one on your own. Lenovo Vantage is available for download free of charge from the Microsoft Store.
  • Page 17: Open The Novo Button Menu

    Start your computer using a recovery drive Reset your computer Open advanced options screen Open the Novo Button menu For Lenovo computers with a Novo button, you can press the button to open the Novo Button menu. Step 1. Turn off the computer. Step 2.
  • Page 18 Table 11. Yoga modes and their working purposes Mode Suitable for Notebook mode • Entering text • Drag and drop operations using the touchpad Stand mode • Giving a presentation • Viewing a slide show User Guide...
  • Page 19: Interact With Your Computer

    Interact with your computer Hotkeys Look at the top row of the keyboard of your Lenovo computer and you’ll find keys with printed icons. These keys are called hotkeys and they provide shortcuts to functions that you’ll use frequently. The function that each hotkey provides is denoted by the icon printed on the key.
  • Page 20 Figure 8. Locations of the FnLock key and the Fn key A Lenovo keyboard usually contains hotkeys in the top row. These hotkeys share keys with the function keys (F1–F12) and other keys. For these dual-function keys, the icons or characters denoting the primary functions are printed on top of the icons and characters denoting the secondary functions.
  • Page 21: Dual-Function Keys Without Printed Icons

    Table 12. FnLock and dual-function keys FnLock FnLock Pressing the hotkey alone Pressing the hotkey while holding down (Esc) status the Fn key Disabled Primary function Secondary function Enabled Secondary function Primary function Dual-function keys without printed icons Some dual-function keys share keys with letter keys and numeric keys. Such keys do not have a dedicated printed icon.
  • Page 22 Table 14. Touch operations and their functions (continued) Touch operation Used for Opening the context menu Tap, hold and lift Zooming out Pinch Zooming in Spread Opening the widgets panel Swipe in from the left edge Opening the notification center Swipe in from the right edge The Windows operating system also supports 3- and 4-finger gestures on the screen and the touchpad.
  • Page 23: Use A Pen

    Depending on the model, your computer might come with a pen. The pen enables you to write and draw in a natural manner. You can view or change functions of pen buttons in the Lenovo Pen Settings. For more information, refer to the User Guide of the software.
  • Page 24 Figure 11. Charge instruction of the pen Step 1. Remove the pen cap in the direction shown in the figure. Step 2. Connect the pen to a charger with a USB Type-C cable. Step 3. Disconnect the charger cable. Place the pen cap back in the direction shown in the figure. Note: When you charge the pen, the indicator LED turns amber.
  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    It works especially well in cases where the source video has a poor resolution. For most players, Super Resolution can be enabled or disabled in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine, but for some specific players, you might need to enable this feature manually.
  • Page 26: Rechargeable Battery Pack

    You can charge the battery any time you want. The battery packs of Lenovo computers support multiple charging modes that are suitable for different power usage habits. You can switch the battery’s active charging mode in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine.
  • Page 27: A Power Plan

    You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo Smart Engine, or Lenovo PC Manager. As a shortcut, you can also use the key combination Fn + Q. Three modes are usually available for most Lenovo computers. The following table lists the operation modes and the recommended conditions for each mode.
  • Page 28: Adjustable Display Refresh Rate

    The displays of some Lenovo computers support dual refresh rates. For such a computer, you can manually switch its display to work at either the higher or lower refresh rate. For Windows operation systems, the manual settings are usually found in Settings ➙...
  • Page 29: Change Hotkey Mode

    Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. Step 4. Enable or disable always-on For some Lenovo computers with always-on connectors, the always-on function can be enabled or disabled in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 30: Set Administrator Password

    Attention: If you forget the administrator password, a Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized service personnel to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
  • Page 31: Enable Power-On Password

    Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized service personnel to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
  • Page 32 User Guide...
  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Help And Support

    Why does my computer start automatically when I open the lid Your computer may have Flip to Start enabled. Many Lenovo notebook computers include a sensor that can detect the angle at which the lid is opened. When you open the lid, the sensor can detect this behavior. If Flip to Start is enabled, the computer will respond by starting up automatically.
  • Page 34: Self-Help Resources

    3. Click Troubleshoot & Diagnose ➙ Custom Troubleshooting ➙ Operating System Diagnostics and then follow the on-screen instructions. Use Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine to: • Download and install the latest drivers and firmware. Use Windows Search.
  • Page 35: What Is A Cru

    If you intend to install a CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU. When return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU;...
  • Page 36 * for selected models Notes: • CRU replacement instruction is provided in one or more of the following publications and are available from Lenovo at any time upon your request. the product User Guide the printed publications that comes with the product •...
  • Page 37: Call Lenovo

    Call Lenovo If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center. Before you contact Lenovo Record product information and problem details before you contact Lenovo. Table 21. Required helpful information before contacting Lenovo...
  • Page 38: Purchase Additional Services

    For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that apply to your Lenovo hardware product, see “Warranty information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer. Purchase additional services During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services from Lenovo at https:// pcsupport.lenovo.com/warrantyupgrade...
  • Page 39: Appendix A. Function Descriptions For Lenovo Hotkeys

    Appendix A. Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys Hotkey functions are denoted by the icons printed on the keys. The following table describes the functions for all Lenovo hotkeys. The keyboard of your Lenovo computer should only support a subset of the listed hotkeys.
  • Page 40 Table 22. Hotkey icons and denoted functions (continued) Hotkey icon Function description Plays the next audio or video in the playlist. Switches the computer’s active operation mode. Blurs the background for videoconferencing. Switches the computer’s active audio mode. Switches the color mode used by Windows and apps between Dark Mode and Light Mode.
  • Page 41: Appendix B. Notices And Trademarks

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 42 Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. This document is copyrighted by Lenovo and is not covered by any open source license, including any Linux agreement(s) which may accompany software included with this product. Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice.

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