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  • Page 1 User Guide Lenovo Legion 9i (16″, 8)
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (July 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

    Statement on USB transfer rate ..Call Lenovo ....Operating environment ..
  • Page 4 Appendix A. Function descriptions Appendix B. Notices and for Lenovo hotkeys ..33 trademarks ....35 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) Legion 9 16IRX8 83AG Lenovo Legion 9 16IRX8 83AG Lenovo Legion 9 16IRX8 D1 83AG •...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Pc

    The charging light is used to indicate whether the PC is plugged into an electrical outlet. When the PC is plugged into an electrical outlet, the color of the light also helps you determine if the battery is fully charged (or will be fully charged in a short while). © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 8: Rear Connector Lights

    Table 1. Charging light status and description Light status Battery charge level Plugged in? On, amber 1%–90% 91%–100% On, white Rear connector lights The rear connector lights are used to designate the locations of the rear connectors, allowing you to plug in cables or devices without turning around your PC.
  • Page 9: Air Vents (Intake)

    Purple Customized Note: You can create your customized operation mode in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manger. If the PC’s power button includes an embedded fingerprint sensor, the power light turns solid green to prompt you to enroll or scan your fingerprint.
  • Page 10: Touchpad

    Table 5. Keys used for improving productivity Keys Location on the keyboard Function In the top row Activating app-defined commands or Function keys (F1 through F12) functions Hotkeys In the top row • Changing some of the PC’s frequently used settings •...
  • Page 11: Front View

    Front view Figure 2. Legion 9 16IRX8—front view Description Microphones Camera Camera light Screen Light belt Microphones The microphones are the PC’s built-in sound input devices for video conferencing or voice recordings. Camera The built-in camera is used for video chatting or video conferencing. Camera light The camera light is used to indicate whether the camera is activated.
  • Page 12: Screen

    You can adjust the brightness of the light belt using the keyboard shortcut Fn + . The effects of the light belt can be changed using the keyboard shortcut Fn + Note: The factory pre-defined lighting effects can be customized in Lenovo Vantage or Legion Zone. User Guide...
  • Page 13: Left View

    Left view Figure 3. Legion 9 16IRX8—left-side view Description Combo audio jack Air vents (outlet) SD slot Light belt Combo audio jack The combo audio jack is used to connect a single-plug headset, a pair of headphones, or external speakers. Air vents (outlet) The air vents allow hot air to be discharged out of the PC.
  • Page 14: Right View

    Right view Figure 4. Legion 9 16IRX8—right-side view Description Camera switch USB Type-C connector Air vents (outlet) USB Standard-A connector Camera switch The camera switch enables or disables the built-in camera. Note: This switch is designed for privacy protection. If you don't need to use the camera, slide the switch to the off position to prevent any apps from using the camera.
  • Page 15: Usb Standard-A Connector

    Important: Do not block the air vents. Otherwise, the PC may overheat, causing performance compromises, unresponsiveness, or even shutdown of the PC. USB Standard-A connector The USB Standard-A connector is used to connect a USB hub or a USB device for data transfer or charging the device.
  • Page 16: Rear View

    USB device connected to such a connector when the PC is shut down, in sleep or hibernation mode. The always-on function can be turned on and off in: • The PC’s firmware setup utility, or • Lenovo Vantage Multi-purpose USB Type-C® connector The multi-purpose USB Type-C connector is used to connect: •...
  • Page 17: Hdmi Connector

    • a display device Note: When connecting display devices, you need to use appropriate cables and adapters (if needed) according to the connection capabilities of the display device. Note: USB Type-C connectors with a lightning bolt icon ( ) are Thunderbolt™-enabled. You can also connect Thunderbolt-enabled devices to such a connector.
  • Page 18: Bottom View

    Bottom view Figure 6. Legion 9 16IRX8—bottom view Description Air vents (intake) Speakers Avoid constant body contact with specific hot sections CAUTION: When the computer is operating, it should be placed on a hard and flat surface with its bottom area not in contact with user's bare skin.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions Width 357.7 mm Depth 277.7 mm 18.9 mm Thickness (thinnest part) ac power adapter Input 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz Output voltage 20 V Maximum output current 16.5 A Maximum output power 330 W Notes: Selected models came with an additional USB Type-C power adapter. Table 7.
  • Page 20 Number of slots Interface PCIe Gen4 Display Screen size (diagonal) 16.0 inches Resolution 3200 × 2000 Supported refresh rates • 60 Hz • 165 Hz Connectors and slots USB Standard-A connector • Quantity: 2 • Maximum power output: 5 V, 0.9 A* •...
  • Page 21: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Combo audio jack • Diameter: 3.5 mm • Supported plug: – 3-pole, TRS – 4-pole, TRRS (CTIA and OMTP) SD slot Supported card types: • SD™ • SD High Capacity (SDHC™) • SD Extended Capacity (SDXC™) Note: Data rates and performance ratings are dependent on connected devices and cables if they are used. USB Type-C connectors that are DisplayPort 1.4 compliant through DisplayPort alternate mode provide maximum output resolution of 5120 x 3200, at 60 Hz frame rate and color depth of 24 bpp (bits per pixel).
  • Page 22 Note: When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F). Relative humidity • Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F) • Storage: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F) User Guide...
  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Explore Your Pc

    Chapter 2. Explore your PC 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 24: Fn Key Shortcuts

    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 25: System Operation Modes

    • The tasks running on your computer You switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo Legion Zone. As a shortcut, you can also use the key combination Fn + Q. The following table lists the available operation modes on your computer and the recommended conditions for each mode.
  • Page 26: Use The Rear Usb Type-C Connectors To Supply Power To Your Pc

    If your PC model does not come with an included USB Type-C power adapter, you may purchase a Lenovo- branded USB Type-C power adapter with the maximum output power of 140 W (20 V, 7 A). Power adapters with the maximum output power lower than 140 W (20 V, 7 A) should only be used to charge your PC when the PC is powered off or in sleep mode.
  • Page 27: The Novo Button Menu

    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 28: Conservation Mode

    If the battery pack of your computer supports overnight charge optimization, it can be enabled in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine.
  • Page 29: Chapter 3. Firmware Setup Utility

    A Lenovo PC usually provides a setup utility for you to change some firmware settings. You can use Windows advanced startup to restart your PC and open the firmware setup utility. Alternatively, you can access the setup utility from the Novo button menu.
  • 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 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. Note: The user hard disk password cannot be removed separately. Step 4. Select Exit ➙...
  • 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: How Can I Open The Novo Button Menu If My Pc Does Not Have A Novo Button

    Turn on or restart your PC. Step 2. When the Lenovo or a branding logo appears on the screen, immediately press the F9 key. What is the battery’s ship mode When your PC’s rechargeable battery is set in ship mode, it is disconnected and does not supply power to the PC.
  • 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: Call Lenovo

    • Parts labeled with an asterisk (“*”) are available on selected product models. 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.
  • Page 37: Purchase Additional Services

    • 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 38 User Guide...
  • Page 39 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 11. 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 41 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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