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  • Page 1 User Guide Lenovo Legion Slim 5i (16″, 8) and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16″, 8)
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (March 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

    Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 17 Call Lenovo ....Manage power ....
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  • 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) Legion Slim 5 16APH8 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16APH8 D1...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Capture or record sound and voice. 2. Camera Capture still and moving images for taking photos, recording videos, and video chatting. 3. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use. 4. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 8: Base

    Base 1. Power light Indicate the power status of the computer. The color of the power light also reflects the currently activated operation mode. Refer to “System operation modes” on page 19 for how to switch operation modes. • Solid on: The computer is turned on. –...
  • Page 9: Left

    Left 1. Ventilation slots (outlet) Maintain the outgoing airflow to dissipate internal heat. Attention: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer may overheat. ® This multi-purpose connector can be used to connect devices that 2. Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector utilize the USB data transfer technology and display devices.
  • Page 10: Right

    Right 1. SD card slot Insert an SD card or a MultiMediaCard (MMC) into the slot for data transfer or storage. 2. Camera switch Turn the camera on or off. Note: The camera switch helps you better protect your privacy. 3.
  • Page 11: Rear

    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 12: Bottom

    Bottom 1. Ventilation slots (inlet) Maintain the incoming airflow to dissipate internal heat. Attention: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat. 2. 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.
  • Page 13: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications Dimensions • Width: 359.7 mm (14.2 inches) • Depth: 260.5 mm (10.3 inches) • Thickness: – Thinnest: 19.9 mm (0.8 inches) – Thickest: 21.9 mm (0.9 inches) or 25.2 mm (1.0 inches) ac power adapter • Input: 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz •...
  • Page 14: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Connectors and slots • Power connector • Combo audio jack • SD card slot • RJ45 connector • HDMI connector – Supports 4096 × 2160 at 60 Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1 • USB Type-A connector × 2 (one connector with Always-On function) –...
  • Page 15: Avoid Constant Body Contact With Specific Hot Sections

    Temperature • At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft) – Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) – 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).
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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: Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo Pc Manager And Legion Zone

    To open it, type its name in the Windows Search box and select the matched result. If none 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: The Fn Key And Hotkeys

    The Fn key and hotkeys 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: Dual-Function Keys Without Printed Icons

    Figure 2. 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 Key combination Hidden function Fn + R Switch between different display refresh rate Fn + N Show device information Chapter 2 Get started with your computer...
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  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    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 Legion Zone.
  • Page 24: Use A Power Delivery Compliant Usb Type-C Charger With The Computer

    If the battery pack of your computer supports nighttime charge optimization, it can be enabled in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager or Legion Zone.
  • Page 25: Set Power Button Behavior

    • Turn off the display: after 5 minutes • Put the computer to sleep: after 5 minutes (Legion Slim 5 16APH8 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16APH8) • Put the computer to sleep: after 15 minutes (Legion Slim 5 16IRH8 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16IRH8) Note: To wake the computer from the sleep state, press the power button or any key on the keyboard.
  • Page 26: 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 27: Select Boot Devices

    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 28: 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 29: 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 30: Change Or Remove Hard Disk Password

    Change or remove hard disk password Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Step 2. Select Security. Step 3. Change or remove the hard disk password. To change or remove master password, select Change Master Password and press Enter. Note: If you remove the master hard disk password, the user hard disk password is also removed. To change user password, select Change User Password and press Enter.
  • 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 3. Click Troubleshoot & Diagnostics ➙ Custom Troubleshooting ➙ Operating System Diagnostics and then follow the on-screen instructions. Use Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager or Legion Zone 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: Lenovo Customer Support Center

    • Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.
  • Page 35: 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 36 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 37: 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 38 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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