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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Series Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide IdeaPad Slim 3 Series...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (January 2023) © Copyright Lenovo 2023. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CRUs for your product model ..Gesture Controls (Touch screen/Touchpad) Call Lenovo ....(for selected models) ...
  • Page 4 User Guide...
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    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 14ABR8 82XL IdeaPad Slim 3 14ABR8 1...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Capture still and moving images for taking photos, recording videos, and video chatting. 4. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use. 5. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos. Selected models support multi- touch function. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 8: Base

    Base Figure 1. 14–inch models Figure 2. 15–inch models User Guide...
  • Page 9 Figure 3. 16–inch models 1. Power light • On: the computer is turned on. • Off: the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode. • Blinking: the computer is in sleep mode. 2. Power button/Fingerprint reader* • Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer into sleep mode.
  • Page 10: Left

    Left 1. Power connector Connect to power with the included power cord and ac power adapter. 2. Charging light Indicate whether the computer is connected to ac power. • Solid white: connected to ac power; battery capacity 91%–100% • Solid amber: connected to ac power; battery capacity 1%–90% •...
  • Page 11: Right

    Right 1. Power light • On: the computer is turned on. • Off: the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode. • Blinking: the computer is in sleep mode. 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.
  • Page 12: Bottom

    Bottom 1. Ventilation slots (inlet) Maintain the incoming airflow to dissipate internal heat. Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat. User Guide...
  • Page 13: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications Dimensions For 14–inch models: • Width: 324.3 mm (12.8 inches) • Depth: 213.8 mm (8.4 inches) • Thickness: 17.9 mm (0.7 inches) For 15–inch models: • Width: 359.3 mm (14.1 inches) • Depth: 235 mm (9.3 inches) •...
  • Page 14 Screen For 14–inch models: • Size: 355.6 mm (14 inches) • Display resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels (FHD model) For 15–inch models: • Size: 394.9 mm (15 inches) • Display resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels (FHD model) For 16–inch models: •...
  • Page 15: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Statement on USB transfer rate Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer 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.
  • Page 16 User Guide...
  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    If night light mode is turned on, you can adjust the color temperature of the 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.
  • Page 18: Windows Help Information

    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.
  • Page 19: Interact With Your Computer

    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.
  • Page 20: Numeric Keypad (For Selected Models)

    Figure 5. 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.
  • Page 21 Table 4. 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...
  • Page 22 Table 4. 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 ➙...
  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    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, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine, but for some specific players, you might need to enable this feature manually.
  • Page 24: Set Power Button Behavior

    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 Lenovo Smart Engine.
  • Page 25: A Power Plan

    Step 1. Turn on or restart the computer. Step 2. Before the Lenovo logo appears on the screen, press F2 repeatedly. Note: For computers with hotkey mode enabled, press Fn + F2. Select boot devices Normally, the computer starts to a boot manager loaded from the secondary storage device of the computer.
  • Page 26: Change Hotkey 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.
  • Page 27: Change Or Remove Administrator Password

    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. Change or remove administrator password Only the administrator can change or remove the administrator password.
  • Page 28: Change Or Remove Hard Disk Password

    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.
  • Page 29: Chapter 4. Help And Support

    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.
  • Page 30: Self-Help Resources

    3. Click Troubleshoot & Diagnose ➙ Custom Troubleshooting ➙ Operating System Diagnostics and then follow the on-screen instructions. Use Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine to: • Download and install the latest drivers and firmware. Use Windows Search.
  • Page 31: What Is A Cru

    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;...
  • Page 32: Call Lenovo

    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.
  • Page 33: Purchase Additional Services

    • 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. Purchase additional services During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services from Lenovo at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warrantyupgrade...
  • Page 34 User Guide...
  • Page 35: Appendix A. Function Descriptions For Lenovo Hotkeys

    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.
  • Page 36 Table 6. 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.
  • Page 37: Appendix B. Notices And Trademarks

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 38 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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