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 16AHP9 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16AHP9 D1...
Base Description Power light Power button Keyboard Antennas Touchpad 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. Table 2. Power light status and description Light status Power state Solid on...
Related topics “Hotkeys” on page 17 Appendix A “Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys” on page 39 Antennas ® The antennas transmit and receive radio waves to allow data to be transferred between your PC and a Wi-Fi network device or a Bluetooth device.
Note: The antennas are hidden inside the PC. 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.
Left Description Air vents (outlet) ® Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector (Power Delivery) Combo audio jack Air vents (outlet) The air vents allow hot air to be discharged out of the PC. 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.
Right Description SD card slot Camera switch Air vents (outlet) SD card slot The SD card slot is used to insert an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card to transfer data between the memory card and your PC. Camera switch This toggle switch is used to enable or disable the built-in camera.
The always-on function can be turned on and off in: • The PC's firmware setup utility, or • Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager Ethernet connector The Ethernet connector connects a cable modem or router to the PC to establish wired Internet access.
HDMI connector The HDMI connector is used to connect an external display device, such as a television, a projector, or a monitor. 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.
Bottom Description Air vents (intake) Novo button hole Speakers 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.
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 inch) • Thickest: – 21.9 mm (0.9 inch), or – 25.2 mm (1 inch) ac power adapter Input 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz Output •...
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Keyboard Back light color • White, or • RGB Shortcut keys • Function keys • Hotkeys Modifier keys • Alt key • Ctrl key • Shift key • Windows key • Fn key Special keys or key group Numeric keypad Connectors and slots USB Standard-A connector •...
– 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). Relative humidity •...
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: •...
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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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.
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.
Step 1. Connect one end of the display cable to the HDMI connector or a multi-purpose USB Type-C connector on your computer. Step 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the display. Connect to a wireless display Ensure that: ®...
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Note: After you slide the camera switch, is displayed on the screen to indicate that the setting is successful. Chapter 2 Get started with your computer...
Chapter 3. Explore your computer Intelligent features Your computer may be pre-installed with one of Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Legion Zone but not all. Most features described here can be enabled or disabled in one of these apps. Other features may be enabled in a standalone app.
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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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.
USB Type-C charger (purchased separately) that is also Power Delivery compliant to charge the computer in sleep or powered-off state. Lenovo branded USB Type-C chargers with the following listed maximum ratings are tested to work with the computer. Chargers of other brands with the same ratings should also work but are not thoroughly tested.
• The tasks running on your computer You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, 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.
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 ➙...
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.
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.
Note: If you start the setup utility using the user password, you cannot set the hard disk password. Step 3. Follow on-screen instructions to set both master and user hard disk passwords. Note: The master and user hard disk passwords must be set at the same time. Select Exit ➙...
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 Troubleshoot & Diagnose ➙ 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.
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 a return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU;...
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• Replacement of any parts not listed above, including the built-in rechargeable battery, must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or technician. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partnerlocation for more information. User Guide...
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. Product information Problem symptoms and details •...
Purchase additional services During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services from Lenovo at https:// pcsupport.lenovo.com/warrantyupgrade Service availability and service name might vary by country or region. User Guide...
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 10. 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) Turns on/off the Eye Care mode.
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