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) 83ED – Yoga Slim 7 14Q8X9 – Yoga Slim 7 14Q8X9 1 •...
Speakers The speakers are the PC's built-in sound output devices. Touchpad The touchpad is the PC's built-in pointing device. Slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen and tap or double-tap to select or execute a screen item. The touchpad also supports Windows multi-finger gestures, providing a convenient alternative for switching between app windows and the desktop, activating the search box, or adjusting volumes.
Front view Description IR camera Camera IR LED Camera light Color sensor Microphones Screen Infrared camera The infrared camera receives near-infrared waves emitted by an infrared LED and reflected by a human face. It is used for facial recognition. Related tasks “Set up facial recognition”...
Color sensor The color sensor detects and measures the intensity of light in the user's environment. The data collected by this sensor can be used to enable adaptive brightness for the screen of the built-in display. The color sensor can also detect and measure the RGB values of the environmental lighting. The measured data can be used to enable adaptive color for the screen of the built-in display.
Left view Description Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector Charging light Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector ® This USB Type-C connector is the PC's power input connector. Use the included power adapter and this connector to supply power to the PC. When this connector is not used by the included power adapter, it can also be used to connect: •...
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).
Right view Description Camera switch Power light Power button Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector 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.
Table 3. Power light status and description Light status Battery charge level Power state White (solid on) Powered on 21%–100% White (blinking rapidly) Powered on 1%–20% White (blinking slowly) In sleep mode Powered off or in hibernation mode Camera switch This toggle switch is used to enable or disable the built-in camera.
Bottom view Description Ventilation slots (intake) Novo button Speakers Air vents (intake) The air vents allow air to be sucked inside of the PC to cool the internal components. 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.
Specifications Dimensions Width 325 mm Depth 225 mm Thickness 12.9–14.9 mm ac power adapter Plug type USB Type-C Input 100–240 V ac, 50–60 Hz Output voltage 20 V Maximum current 3.25 A Maximum power 65 W Rechargeable battery pack Capacity 70 Wh Li-Polymer Cell type...
Connectors Multi-purpose USB Type-C • Quantity: 3 connector • Maximum power output: 5 V, 3 A • Maximum power input: 20 V, 3.25 A • Protocols: – USB 2.0 480 Mbps – SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps – SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps –...
USB device Data rate (Gbit/s) 3.2 Gen 1 3.2 Gen 2 USB4 40Gbps 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) –...
Step 1. Shut down your PC. Step 2. Connect the recovery drive to your PC. Step 3. Press the Novo button or the Lenovo Smart Key to open the Novo button menu. Step 4. Select Boot Menu. Step 5. Select the USB drive as the boot device.
Shut down your PC When you have finished using your PC and do not plan to resume using it in a short while, shut it down. Step 1. Select Start ➙ Power. Step 2. Select Shut down. Put your PC into sleep mode If you need to stop using your PC but plan to resume using it shortly, you can put it into sleep mode.
If your PC is plugged in and you want the best performance, select Best Performance. If your PC is running on battery power and you want it to last as long as possible, select Best Power efficiency. Note: You can also use the keyboard shortcut fn + Q to quickly and easily switch the active power mode. Enable presence sensing For PCs equipped with the necessary hardware, you can activate the presence sensing feature of the Windows operating system.
Page 23
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 ➙...
You can then connect the display to the DisplayPort or HDMI connector on the docking station. Keyboard Shortcut keys A Lenovo keyboard usually includes the following shortcut keys that you can use to quickly access apps or adjust settings. • Functions keys (F1–F12) • Hotkeys •...
Page 25
Figure 1. 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 26
• A: an icon or character denoting the primary function • B: an icon or character denoting the secondary function Figure 2. The layout of a dual-function key Table 8. FnLock and dual-function keys FnLock FnLock Pressing the hotkey alone Pressing the hotkey while holding down (Esc) status...
Takes a full-screen screenshot and saves it to a file The Copilot key The era of AI has arrived, and many Lenovo PCs now include a Copilot key on the keyboard. It is located either in the bottom or the top row of the keyboard and is marked with For Windows PCs with Copilot in Windows available and enabled, pressing the Copilot key opens Copilot in Windows.
PC's firmware. The utility program for the PC's firmware Lenovo PCs typically come with a setup utility for their firmware. Within the setup utility, you can: • View information about your PC and its devices •...
Lenovo (Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager). You can use the Novo button menu to temporarily change the order of boot devices. There are several ways to open the utility program: •...
Page 30
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 31
Step 3. Follow on-screen instructions to set both master and user passwords. Note: The master and user hard disk passwords must be set at the same time. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. Step 4. If the hard disk password is set, you must provide the correct password to start the operating system. Change or remove passwords for the mass storage device Step 1.
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.
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.
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...
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.