Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i User Manual
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i User Manual

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8)
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (January 2023) © Copyright Lenovo 2023. 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 ..Presence Detection (for selected models) . . . Call Lenovo ....Super Resolution (for selected models) ..
  • 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. Model name Machine type (MT) IdeaPad Slim 5 14ABR8 82XE IdeaPad Slim 5 14IAH8 83BF...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    • For selected models, capture your face images for face authentication. Note: Use Windows Hello to enroll your face for face authentication. 6. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 8 7. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos. Selected models support multi- touch function. 8. 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: Base

    Base Figure 1. For 14–inch models Figure 2. For 16–inch models 1. 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. 2.
  • Page 10 4. Keyboard Enter characters and interact with programs. Note: The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for changing settings and performing tasks quickly. 5. Fingerprint reader* Enroll and read your fingerprint for user authentication. 6. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.
  • Page 11: Left

    Left ® This multi-purpose connector can be used to connect display devices 1, 4. Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector and devices that utilize the USB transfer technology. It also supports USB Power Delivery. Notes: • When connecting display devices, you need to use appropriate cables and adapters (if needed) according to the connection capabilities of the display device.
  • Page 12: Right

    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 13: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications Dimensions For 14–inch models: • Width: 312 mm (12.3 inches) • Depth: 221 mm (8.7 inches) • Thickness: – Metal models: 16.9 mm (0.7 inches) – Plastic models: 17.9 mm (0.7 inches) For 16–inch models: • Width: 356 mm (14.0 inches) •...
  • Page 14 Screen For 14–inch models: • Size: 355.6 mm • Display resolution : – 1920 × 1200 pixels (WUXGA model) – 2240 × 1400 pixels (WUX+ model) For 16–inch models: • Size: 406.4 mm • Display resolution : – 1920 × 1200 pixels (WUXGA model) –...
  • Page 15: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Statement on USB transfer rate Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device.
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  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    Night light temperature screen. Note: Selected Lenovo computers are low blue light certified using night light mode and color temperature settings available in the pre-installed operating system. These computers are tested with night light turned on and color temperature set to 48 or greater.
  • Page 18: 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 19: Open The Novo Button Menu

    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: Numeric Keypad (For Selected Models)

    Figure 4. 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 Touch operation Used for Opening apps, documents, and other functions on the taskbar or the Start menu Opening apps that are pinned on the desktop Tap twice quickly Opening the context menu Tap, hold and lift Zooming out Pinch Zooming in Spread Opening the widgets panel Swipe in from the left edge...
  • Page 22 Touch operation Used for 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. You can set them up in Settings ➙ Bluetooth & devices. User Guide...
  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: Change Settings In Uefi/Bios Setup Utility

    Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled. Step 4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. 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 27: Set Passwords In Uefi/Bios Setup Utility

    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 28: Set User 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 29: Change Or Remove Hard Disk Password

    Step 4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. If the hard disk password is set, you must provide the correct password to start the operating system. Change or remove hard disk password Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Step 2. Select Security.
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  • Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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. Product information Problem symptoms and details •...
  • Page 35: Purchase Additional Services

    Purchase additional services During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services from Lenovo at https:// pcsupport.lenovo.com/warrantyupgrade Service availability and service name might vary by country or region. Chapter 4 Help and support...
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  • Page 37: 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 38 Table 5. 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. Turns on/off night light mode. (Windows operating systems) Note: Hotkey functions may change if the associated app or the Windows operating system is updated.
  • Page 39: 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 40 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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