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Lenovo Legion Go 8APU1 User Manual
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  • Page 1 User Guide Legion Go...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (September 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

    PC ....device? ....© Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 4 What should I do if the controller Call Lenovo ....malfunctions?....Before you contact Lenovo ..
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this guide • This guide applies to the Lenovo product model(s) listed below. Illustrations in this guide may look slightly different from your product model. Table 1. Product model name and machine type Model name Machine type (MT) Legion Go 8APU1 83E1 •...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Legion Go

    What is Legion Go Legion Go is a console developed by Lenovo, which can be used for entertainment, work, or study. In this guide, Legion Go (hereinafter referred to as the “console”) refers to the combination of the tablet and two controllers.
  • Page 8: Front View

    Front view Figure 2. Front view of Legion Go Table 3. Components seen from the front view Description Legion L Left joystick/LS Controller state light D-pad Menu View Antennas Legion R ABXY RB/M1 Right joystick/RS Ambient light sensor Touchpad Screen Microphones Controls seen from the front view The Legion L, LB, left joystick/LS, D-pad, View, Menu, Legion R, RB/M1, ABXY, right joystick/RS, and M2...
  • Page 9: Controller State Light

    The left joystick and the right joystick are used to interact with games, apps, and the console interface. You can use a joystick to move an object on the screen in any direction. When you press down on a joystick, it can also function as a clickable button and it is then named LS/RS.
  • Page 10: Antennas

    Table 7. Controller state light status and connection state during wireless connection Light status Connection state Solid on The controller is connected to a device. Blinking fast The controller is pairing with a device. Blinking slow The controller is connecting to a recently paired device automatically. Antennas The antennas transmit and receive radio waves to allow data to be transferred between your tablet and a Wi- Fi network device or a Bluetooth device.
  • Page 11: Back View

    Back view Figure 3. Back view of Legion Go Table 8. Components seen from the back view Description Release button for the left controller Air vents (intake) Mouse wheel Release button for the right controller Kickstand Controls seen from the back view The Y1, Y2, Y3, and M3 controls are visible at the back of the console and perform different functions in different games.
  • Page 12: Kickstand

    Kickstand The kickstand can rotate up to 120 degrees to prop the console up, which provides a hands-free solution. User Guide...
  • Page 13: Top View

    Top view Figure 4. Top view of Legion Go Table 9. Components seen from the top view Description Volume buttons Speakers Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector microSD card slot Air vents (outlet) Combo audio jack Power button Power light Controls seen from the top view The controls that can be seen from the top view, including the LT and RT, perform different functions in different games.
  • Page 14: Microsd Card Slot

    • Display devices Note: When you connect the tablet to display devices, you need to use appropriate cables and adapters (if needed) according to the connection capabilities of the display device. ™ • Thunderbolt -enabled docks or devices microSD card slot The microSD card slot is used to insert a microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, or microSDUC memory card to transfer data between the memory card and your console.
  • Page 15: Bottom View

    Bottom view Figure 5. Bottom view of Legion Go Table 12. Components seen from the bottom view Description Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector FPS mode switch Mouse sensor Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector ® This USB Type-C connector is the console's power input connector. Use the included power adapter and this connector to supply power to the console.
  • Page 16: Specifications For The Tablet

    Specifications for the tablet Dimensions Length 209.48 mm Width 130.4 mm Thickness 19.9 mm Display Type Screen size (diagonal) 8.8 inches Resolution 2560 × 1600 Supported refresh rates • 60 Hz • 144 Hz Brightness 500 nits Connectors and slots Combo audio jack •...
  • Page 17: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Rechargeable battery pack Capacity 49.2 Wh Lithium-polymer Cell type Number of cells Note: The battery capacity is the typical or average capacity as measured in a specific test environment. Capacities measured in other environments may differ but are no lower than the rated capacity (see product label).
  • Page 18: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) 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) –...
  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Start Your Legion Go To Play Video Games

    Toggle between X-input mode and D-input mode When the controllers are connected to the tablet, they are in X-input mode by default. Press and hold Legion L + RB for one second to toggle between X-input mode and D-input mode. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 20 Table 14. Controller state light status and mode switch Mode switch Light status From X-input mode to D-input mode Blinks once From D-input mode to X-input mode Blinks twice Play video games using a wireless connection If you prefer not to hold the console with both hands, you can detach the controllers from the tablet, rotate the kickstand out to an appropriate position, and put the tablet on a flat surface.
  • Page 21: Fps Mode

    Step 2. Slide the left controller from top to bottom. Step 3. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for the right controller. FPS mode FPS mode is designed specifically for First-Person Shooting games. After detaching the controllers from the tablet, you can enable FPS mode by sliding the mode switch on the right controller to the “FPS”...
  • Page 22: Play Video Games On External Devices

    Play video games on external devices Legion Go allows you to play video games on external devices, such as a Windows-based computer, an Android device, or an iOS device. You can connect the controllers of Legion Go to these devices via Bluetooth.
  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Get The Best Gaming Experience On Your Legion Go

    Note: In the Legion Space app, you can drag the scroll button to select a value within the range of 5–30 W. When you switch the console to Custom mode, the Thermal Design Power is adjusted to the selected value. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 24: Full Speed Fan

    Full Speed Fan The system fan can help the CPU dissipate the heat so that it can work for a long time without malfunctioning. To dissipate the heat more quickly, Full Speed Fan mode is preset in the Legion Space app. Generally, the system fan provides sufficient cooling when you use Legion Go for work and study.
  • Page 25: Macro Key

    Table 17. Shortcuts on Legion Go (continued) Key control Function Press Legion L + Y. Switches between thermal modes. Press Legion L + X. Opens the Windows snipping tool. Press Legion L + A. Simulates the function of Ctrl + Alt + Del to start Windows Security. Press Legion L + B.
  • Page 26: One-Finger Touch Gestures

    Notes: • Some gestures might not be available when you are using certain apps. • Do not use gloved fingers or incompatible digital pens on the screen. Otherwise, the touch screen might not be sensitive or even does not respond. •...
  • Page 27: Two-Finger Touch Gestures

    Two-finger touch gestures Table 19. Two-finger touch gestures and the corresponding actions Action Gesture Move two fingers towards. Zoom out. Spread two fingers apart. Zoom in. Three- and four-finger touch gestures Table 20. Three- and four-finger touch gestures and the corresponding actions Action Gesture Swipe with three fingers up.
  • Page 28: Rechargeable Battery Pack

    Table 20. Three- and four-finger touch gestures and the corresponding actions (continued) Action Gesture Swipe with three fingers to the left or right. Switch apps. Swipe with four fingers to the left or right. Switch desktops. Enable three- and four-finger touch gestures Type touch gesture in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
  • Page 29: Recover Full Battery Capacity

    Recover full battery capacity If your tablet is constantly plugged in to an electrical outlet and the battery rarely discharges, the battery may not be charged to its full capacity even if the battery meter reports 100% charge. You can recover the battery’s full charging potential simply by discharging and re-charging the battery.
  • Page 30 Change or customize a power plan You can customize the power-saving settings for the default power plan according to your usage of the tablet. Type power plan in the Windows search box and select Choose a power plan in the matched Step 1.
  • Page 31: Chapter 4. Firmware Setup Utility

    A Lenovo console usually provides a setup utility that allows you to change some firmware settings. You can use Windows advanced startup to restart your console and open the firmware setup utility.
  • Page 32: Set Administrator Password

    Attention: If you forget the administrator password, a Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password. You must take your console 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 33: Set User Password

    Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your console 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 34: Change Or Remove Hard Disk Password

    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.
  • Page 35: Chapter 5. Help And Support

    When the two controllers are attached to the tablet, the console is in X-input mode. After you detach one controller from the tablet, the console enters Dual D-input mode. After the two controllers are both detached from the tablet, the console enters X-input mode again. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 36: Can I Charge The Console When It Is In The Bag

    , change the country or https://pcsupport.lenovo.com https://support.lenovo.com region from the top bar. What is a CRU Customer replaceable units (CRUs) are parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. A Lenovo product may contain the following types of CRUs: User Guide...
  • Page 37: Crus For Your Product Model

    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;...
  • Page 38: Lenovo Customer Support Center

    • 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.
  • Page 39: Appendix A. 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 the 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 40 Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo are trademarks of Lenovo. Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Microsoft, Windows, OneDrive, Outlook, Skype, Office 365, and Cortana are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. DisplayPort is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

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