About this guide • This guide applies to the Lenovo product model listed below. Illustrations in this guide may look slightly different from your product model. Model name Machine type (MT) IdeaPad Slim 5 14Q8X9 83HL IdeaPad Slim 5 14Q8X9 1 •...
Power button Press the power button to turn on your PC. Note: By default, on a Windows PC, pressing the power button when the PC is turned on will put the PC into sleep mode. Speakers The speakers are the PC's built-in sound output devices. Keyboard The keyboard is the PC's built-in input device for typing characters.
Front view Description Microphones Camera shutter Camera Camera light Screen Antennas Microphones The microphones are the PC's built-in sound input devices. They capture your voice and ambient sound and convert them into digital form. Microphones are essential components when you use your PC for video conferencing or voice recording.
Camera The built-in camera captures visible light and converts it to digital signals. It is used for video recordings and video conferencing. Camera light The camera light indicates whether the camera is activated. Table 2. Camera light status and description Camera light status Description The camera is activated.
Left view Description ® Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector Note: This USB Type-C connector is the PC's power input connector. Use the included power adapter and this connector to supply power to the PC. Charging light ™ HDMI connector Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector Combo audio jack Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector When this connector is not used by the included power adapter, it can also be used to connect:...
Right view Description Power light Novo button hole microSD card slot USB Standard-A connector USB Standard-A connector (always-on connector) Power light The power light indicates the current power state of the PC: whether it is powered on, powered off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
USB device connected to this type of connector even when the PC is powered off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. The always-on function can be turned on and off in: • The PC's firmware setup utility, or • Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager User Guide...
Bottom view Description Ventilation slots (intake) Air vents (intake) The air vents allow air to be sucked inside of the PC to cool the internal components. Important: When the PC is operating, do not place it on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surfaces. Otherwise, the air vents will be blocked and the PC may overheat, reducing performance or causing the PC to be unresponsive or even shut down.
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Rechargeable battery pack Capacity 57 Wh Note: The battery capacity is the typical or average capacity as measured in a specific test environment. Capacities measured in other environments may differ but are no lower than the rated capacity (see product label). Cell type Li-Polymer Number of cells...
Connectors and slots USB Standard-A connector • Quantity: 2 • Maximum power output: – 5 V, 0.9 A – 5 V, 2 A (for always-on connector) • Supported signaling protocols: – USB 2.0 480 Mbps – SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps Multi-purpose USB Type-C •...
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. USB device Data rate (Gbit/s) 3.2 Gen 1 3.2 Gen 2 Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Temperature •...
Step 1. Shut down your PC. Step 2. Connect the recovery drive to your PC. Step 3. Press the Novo button or the Lenovo Smart Key to open the Novo button menu. Step 4. Select Boot Menu. Step 5. Select the USB drive as the boot device.
Step 1. Select Start ➙ Power. Step 2. Select Sleep. Adjust timeouts for sleep and the built-in screen Setting appropriate timeouts for sleep and the built-in screen is an effective way to save energy. This feature enables the screen and other devices to enter power-saving mode when the PC is left inactive for a specified period of time.
Select the > symbol next to the Night light switch. Step 3. Move the slider to adjust the color temperature. Note: Selected Lenovo computers are low blue-light certified. These computers are tested with night light turned on and color temperature value set at 48 or above. User Guide...
The keyboard Shortcut keys A Lenovo keyboard usually includes the following shortcut keys that you can use to quickly access apps or adjust settings. • Function keys (F1–F12) • Hotkeys • Combination keys using the Fn key • Combination keys using the Windows logo key •...
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Figure 1. 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.
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The Copilot key The era of AI has arrived, and many Lenovo PCs now include a Copilot key on the keyboard. It is located either in the bottom or the top row of the keyboard and is marked with .
Note: Copilot in Windows may not be available in all geographical locations. In regions where Copilot in Windows is available, you may need to update your Windows operating system to version 23H2 or later through Windows Update for Copilot in Windows to become available. Touchpad gestures The touchpad is your PC's built-in pointing device.
Lenovo (Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager). You can use the Novo button menu to temporarily change the order of boot devices. There are several ways to open the utility program: •...
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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.
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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.
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.
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;...
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.
• Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of programs 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.
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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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