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) 83K0, 83NR – IdeaPad Slim 3 14IRH10 – IdeaPad Slim 3 14IRH10 1 –...
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– IdeaPad Slim 3 16AHP10 1 – IdeaPad Slim 3 16AHP10 2 • For further compliance information, refer to the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/generic_notices • This guide may contain information about accessories, features, and software that are not available on all models.
Infrared LED The infrared LED generates and emits near-infrared waves that are received and used by a camera (or a dedicated infrared camera) for facial recognition. Camera shutter The camera shutter is a sliding cap that you can move to block the camera lens. Note: The camera shutter is designed for privacy protection.
Top view Figure 2. Top view—14-inch models Figure 3. Top view—15/16-inch models Description Speakers Touchpad Antennas Keyboard Speakers The speakers are the PC's built-in sound output devices. Chapter 1 Meet your computer...
Note: Keyboard layout varies by language and geographical location. The keyboard on your PC may look slightly different from the product illustrations of this publication. Related topics “Hotkeys” on page 16 “The fn lock switch” on page 16 Appendix A “Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys” on page 37 User Guide...
Left view Figure 4. Left view 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.
HDMI connector The HDMI connector is used to connect an external display device, such as a television, a projector, or a monitor. Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector This multi-purpose USB Type-C connector is used to connect: • Storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and device interconnection •...
Right view Figure 5. Right view Description Novo button hole Power light Power button SD card slot USB Standard-A connector 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: •...
Table 4. Power light status and description Light status Battery charge level Power state White (solid on) Powered on 21%–100% White (blinking rapidly) Powered on 1%–20% White (blinking slowly) In sleep mode Powered off or in hibernation mode Power button Press the power button to turn on your PC.
Bottom view Figure 6. Bottom view 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.
Features and specifications Dimensions (14-inch models) Width 314.4 mm Depth • 224.1 mm • 222.1 mm Thickness (plastic cover) • 17.9 mm (thinnest part) • 18.9 mm (thickest part) Thickness (metal cover) • 16.9 mm (thinnest part) • 17.9 mm (thickest part) Dimensions (15-inch models) Width 343.4 mm...
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Rechargeable battery pack Capacity • 50 Wh, or • 60 Wh Lithium-polymer Cell type Number of cells 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).
Multi-purpose USB Type-C • Quantity: 1 connector • Maximum power output: 5 V, 3 A • Maximum power input: 20 V, 3.25 A • Supported signaling protocols: – USB 2.0 480 Mbps – SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps – DisplayPort 1.2 HDMI connector •...
Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) 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) –...
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.
Appendix A “Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys” on page 37 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.
Related topics “I pressed the Copilot key on my keyboard, but neither Copilot in Windows nor Windows Search opened. What could be the potential cause?” on page 32 Touch operations supported by Windows For computers with a touch-enabled screen, you can touch the screen directly with your fingers and interact with your computer in a more natural way.
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 ➙...
Step 3. Move the slider to adjust the color temperature. Note: Selected Lenovo PCs are low blue-light certified. These PCs undergo testing with the night light turned on and the color temperature value set at 48 or above. Turn on night light The night light feature in Windows 11 enables users to switch to warmer color tones, reducing blue light emission to alleviate eye strain or fatigue.
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Chapter 2 Get started with your computer...
Chapter 3. Explore your computer Intelligent features Your computer may be pre-installed with Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager. Most features described here can be enabled or disabled in one of these apps. Other features may be enabled in a standalone app.
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. 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.
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 or Lenovo PC Manager.
If the battery pack of your computer supports overnight battery charging mode, it can be enabled in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager. Recover full battery capacity If your computer is constantly plugged in to an electrical outlet and the battery rarely discharges, the battery may not be charged to its full capacity even if the battery meter reports 100% charge.
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.
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.
Step 3. Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press enter. Step 4. Enter the password again and press enter. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. Step 5. Next time you start the computer, you must enter the administrator password to open the setup utility. If Power on Password is enabled, you must enter the administrator password or the user password to start the computer.
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.
3. Click Diagnostics ➙ 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. • Diagnose computer hardware problems.
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.
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 8. Hotkey icons and denoted functions (continued) Hotkey icon Function description Plays the previous audio or video in the playlist. 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.
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