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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 3 14IRU9 83E5 IdeaPad Slim 3 14IRU9 1...
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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 1. Camera light status and description Camera light status Description The camera is activated.
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Base Figure 1. 14–inch models Figure 2. 15.6–inch models Chapter 1 Meet your computer...
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Figure 3. 16–inch models Description Power light Power button/Fingerprint sensor* Speakers Keyboard Antennas Touchpad Numeric keypad * for selected models 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.
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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. Fingerprint sensor The fingerprint sensor scans your finger to unlock your PC or verify your identity. Note: You need to enroll one or more fingerprints before using them for identity verification.
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Touchpad The touchpad is the PC's built-in pointing device, which provides the basic functionality of an external mouse. Slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen and tap or double-tap to select or execute a screen item. The touchpad also supports Windows multi-finger gestures, which provide shortcuts to frequently used apps and functions.
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Left Description Power connector Charging light USB Standard-A connector ™ HDMI connector ® Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector Combo audio jack Power connector Use this connector and the included ac power adapter to connect your PC to an electrical outlet. Charging light The charging light indicates whether the PC is plugged into an electrical outlet.
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USB Standard-A connector The USB Standard-A connector is used to connect storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and device interconnection. HDMI connector The HDMI connector is used to connect an external display device, such as a television, a projector, or a monitor.
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Right Description State light Novo button hole ™ card slot USB Standard-A connector State light The state light indicates the current power state of the PC: whether it is powered on, powered off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. When the PC is powered on, this light can also indicate low battery by blinking rapidly.
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Novo button hole When the PC is powered off, you can press the Novo button to display the Novo button menu. From the menu, you can then choose to: • Open the firmware setup utility • Display the boot device selection menu •...
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Bottom Description Air vents (intake) 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. Under normal operating conditions, the temperature of the bottom surface will remain within an acceptable range as defined in IEC 62368-1, but such temperatures can still be high enough to cause discomfort or harm to the user if directly touched for over one minute at a time.
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Features and specifications Dimensions 14–inch models • Width: 324.3 mm • Depth: 213.8 mm • Thickness: 17.9 mm 15.6–inch models • Width: 359.3 mm • Depth: 235 mm • Thickness: 17.9 mm 16–inch models • Width: 359.3 mm • Depth: 257 mm •...
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Mass storage device Type • Solid-state drive (SSD), or • Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Form factor • For SSD: M.2 (2242) • For UFS: BGA Interface For SSD: PCIe Gen 4 Display Screen size (diagonal) • 14 inches, or • 15.6 inches, or •...
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Lenovo Vantage Lenovo Vantage is a one-stop solution to help you update your computer, configure hardware settings, and access personalized support. If your computer is pre-installed with Lenovo Vantage, type Vantage in the Windows search box to launch this app. Notes: •...
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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.
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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.
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Press the NumLock key to enable or disable the numeric keypad. 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 For Windows PCs with Copilot in Windows available and enabled, pressing the Copilot key opens Copilot in Windows.
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Table 8. Touch operations and their functions 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...
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Table 8. Touch operations and their functions (continued) Touch operation Used for 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. You can set them up in Settings ➙...
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® • Both your computer and the display support Miracast technology. • The display is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer and is discoverable. Step 1. Press Windows key + K. The computer searches for wireless display devices and audio devices and lists the results. Step 2.
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• You need to set up a PIN code before you are allowed to use this sign-in option. • It is recommended that you enroll multiple fingerprints in case of any injuries to your fingers. Chapter 2 Get started with your computer...
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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 or Lenovo PC Manager, but for some specific players, you might need to enable this feature manually.
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Smart Noise Cancelling Smart Noise Cancelling is a noise reduction feature available on some Lenovo product models. By filtering out input and output noises, Smart Noise Cancelling enhances your audio experience. User Guide...
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Notes: • Depending on its hardware, your computer may not support all the functions and options described above. • You can view and customize this feature under Device Settings in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager. Manage power Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.
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Rapid charge mode If you want the battery to be charged faster than in normal mode, switch the battery charging to rapid charge mode. The following table lists the typical time needed for batteries in rapid charge mode to be charged to 80% and 100% respectively.
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You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage 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.
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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.
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Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Step 2. Select Security ➙ Set Hard Disk Password and press Enter. Note: If you start the setup utility using the user password, you cannot set hard disk password. Step 3. Follow on-screen instructions to set both master and user passwords. Note: The master and user hard disk passwords must be set at the same time.
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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.
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3. Click Troubleshoot & Diagnose ➙ Custom Troubleshooting ➙ Operating System Diagnostics and then follow the on-screen instructions. Use Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager to: • Download and install the latest drivers and firmware. • Configure hardware settings. Use Windows Search.
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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;...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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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