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 16APH8 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16APH8 D1...
Base 1. Power light Indicate the power status of the computer. The color of the power light also reflects the currently activated operation mode. Refer to “System operation modes” on page 19 for how to switch operation modes. • Solid on: The computer is turned on. –...
Left 1. Ventilation slots (outlet) Maintain the outgoing airflow to dissipate internal heat. Attention: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer may overheat. ® This multi-purpose connector can be used to connect devices that 2. Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector utilize the USB data transfer technology and display devices.
Right 1. SD card slot Insert an SD card or a MultiMediaCard (MMC) into the slot for data transfer or storage. 2. Camera switch Turn the camera on or off. Note: The camera switch helps you better protect your privacy. 3.
The always-on function can be turned on or off in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Note: If Lenovo Vantage is pre-installed on your computer, you can also set always-on function from within that software.
Bottom 1. Ventilation slots (inlet) Maintain the incoming airflow to dissipate internal heat. Attention: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat. 2. Novo button hole Press the Novo button to open the Novo Button menu. From the menu, you can choose to open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, the Boot menu, or the Windows startup options screen.
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 inches) – Thickest: 21.9 mm (0.9 inches) or 25.2 mm (1.0 inches) ac power adapter • Input: 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz •...
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) – 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).
Night light temperature screen. Note: Selected Lenovo computers are low blue light certified using night light mode and color temperature settings available in the pre-installed operating system. These computers are tested with night light turned on and color temperature set to 48 or greater.
To open it, type its name in the Windows Search box and select the matched result. If none of the apps is pre-installed, you may install one on your own. Lenovo Vantage is available for download free of charge from the Microsoft Store.
The Fn key and hotkeys 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.
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.
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Key combination Hidden function Fn + R Switch between different display refresh rate Fn + N Show device information Chapter 2 Get started with your computer...
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.
• Turn off the display: after 5 minutes • Put the computer to sleep: after 5 minutes (Legion Slim 5 16APH8 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16APH8) • Put the computer to sleep: after 15 minutes (Legion Slim 5 16IRH8 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16IRH8) Note: To wake the computer from the sleep state, press the power button or any key on the keyboard.
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 ➙...
Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled. Step 4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. Enable or disable always-on For some Lenovo computers with always-on connectors, the always-on function can be enabled or disabled in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
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.
Change or remove hard disk password Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Step 2. Select Security. Step 3. Change or remove the hard disk password. To change or remove master password, select Change Master Password and press Enter. 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.
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 & Diagnostics ➙ 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 return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU;...
• 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.
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 5. 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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