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) Lenovo Flex 7 14IRU8 82Y2 • For further compliance information, refer to the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/generic_notices...
Base Description Item Controls & Connectors Ventilation slots (outlet) Maintain the outgoing airflow to dissipate internal heat. Attention: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer may overheat. Speakers Produce sound. Fingerprint reader Enroll and read your fingerprint for user authentication. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.
Left Description Item Controls & Connectors ™ HDMI connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV. ® Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector • Connect to power with the included power cord and ac power adapter. ™...
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 within that software.
Bottom Description Item Controls & Connectors Ventilation slots (inlet) Maintain the incoming airflow to dissipate internal heat. Attention: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer may overheat. Chapter 1 Meet your computer...
Features and specifications Dimensions • Width: 313.1 mm (12.33 inches) • Depth: 224.9 mm (8.85 inches) • Thickness: – Thinnest: 17.4 mm (0.69 inches) – Thickest: 18.9 mm (0.74 inches) ac power adapter • Input: 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz •...
Connectors and slots • Combo audio jack • USB Type-A connector × 2 (one connector with Always-On function) • Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector – Supports maximum signaling rate of 41.25 Gbps in Thunderbolt mode – Supports SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps –...
– 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 • Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F) • Storage: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F) 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...
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 neither 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.
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.
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.
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. The following table lists frequently used touch operations that are supported by the Windows operating system.
Depending on the model, your computer might come with a pen. The pen enables you to write and draw in a natural manner. You can view or change the functions of pen buttons in Lenovo Pen Settings. For more information, refer to the User Guide of the software.
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Install the AAAA battery Lenovo Digital Pen uses an AAAA battery. The AAAA battery may or may not come with the pen. Note: Make sure the positive (+) end of the battery points toward the pen tip. Check the pen's battery status Step 1.
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.
Lock-Screen Notes Smart Note enables you to write or draw your inspiration right away. Hold your Lenovo digital pen close to the locked screen, and Smart Note opens automatically. Manage power Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.
You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo Smart Engine, 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.
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.
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, Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo Smart Engine to: • Download and install the latest drivers and firmware. Use Windows Search. • Configure hardware settings •...
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. 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 for all Lenovo hotkeys. The keyboard of your Lenovo computer should only support a subset of the listed hotkeys.
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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.
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