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) LOQ 15AHP9 LOQ 15AHP9D1 LOQ 15AHP9D2 LOQ 15AHP9D3 83DX LOQ 15AHP9D4...
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As a result, the operating system related instructions may become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources for the latest information. • The content of the guide is subject to change without notice. To obtain the latest version, go to https:// support.lenovo.com User Guide...
Table 1. Camera light status and description Camera light status Description The camera is activated. The camera is not activated. Screen The screen of the built-in display is where text, graphics, and videos are displayed. 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.
Base Note: Some product offerings may not include a Copilot key on the keyboard. Description Power button Power light Keyboard Touchpad 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.
Related topics “Hotkeys” on page 18 Appendix A “Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys” on page 37 Touchpad The touchpad is the PC's built-in pointing device, which provides the basic functionality of an external mouse.
Right Description ® Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector Camera switch Combo audio jack USB Standard-A connector Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector This multi-purpose USB Type-C connector is used to connect: • Storage or peripheral devices that follow the USB specification for data transfer and device interconnection •...
Rear Description Air vents (outlet) USB Standard-A connectors ™ HDMI connector Ethernet connector Power connector Charging light 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.
Charging light The charging light indicates whether the PC is plugged into an electrical outlet. When the PC is plugged into an electrical outlet, the color of the light indicates whether the battery is fully charged (or will shortly be fully charged).
Bottom Description Air vents (outlet) Air vents (intake) Speakers Novo button hole 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.
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• Display the Windows advanced startup options page Note: The Novo button is rarely used during normal PC operations. To prevent users from accidentally pressing it, the Novo button is placed in a recessed hole. You can use a straightened paper clip to press this button.
Features and specifications Dimensions Width 359.9 mm (14.2 inches) Depth 258.7 mm (10.2 inches) Thickness • Thinnest: 21.9 mm (0.9 inches) • Thickest: 23.9 mm (0.9 inches) ac power adapter Input 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz Output •...
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Type Solid-state drive (SSD) Form factor • M.2 2242, or • M.2 2280 PCI Express Screen Size 396.2 mm (15.6 inches) Display resolution • 1920 × 1080 pixels (FHD models), or • 2560 × 1440 pixels (WQHD models) Maximum refresh rate •...
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) USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Temperature...
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: •...
Start your computer using a recovery drive Reset your computer Open the 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.
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.
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.
Step 1. Press Windows key + K. The computer searches for wireless display devices and audio devices and lists the results. Step 2. Select the display you want to connect to, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Change display settings Step 1.
Shows device information. Numeric keypad Some Lenovo computers include a dedicated numeric keypad on the far right of the keyboard. The keypad is used for entering numbers and operators quickly. Press the NumLock key to enable or disable the numeric keypad.
Chapter 3. Explore your computer Intelligent features Your computer may be pre-installed with Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager, but not both. Most features described here can be enabled or disabled in one of these apps. Other features may be enabled in a standalone app.
It works especially well in cases where the source video has 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.
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.
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.
• The tasks running on your computer You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage 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.
Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility Step 1. Turn on or restart the computer. Step 2. Before the Lenovo logo appears on the screen, press F2 repeatedly. Step 3. Select UEFI/BIOS Setup. Change hotkey mode Step 1.
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.
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.
• Use Windows Search. Windows help information • Microsoft Support Web site: https:// support.microsoft.com What is a CRU? Customer replaceable units (CRUs) are parts that can be replaced by the customer. A Lenovo computer may contain the following types of CRUs: User Guide...
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;...
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. Chapter 4 Help and support...
Appendix A. Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys Hotkey functions are denoted by the icons printed on the keys. The following table describes the functions of 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) Note: Hotkey functions may change if the associated app or the Windows operating system is updated.
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