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 5 14IAL7 82SD IdeaPad 5 14ABA7 82SE IdeaPad 5 15IAL7...
Base Figure 1. Base view—14-inch models Figure 2. Base view—15-inch models (plastic) Figure 3. Base view—15-inch models (metal) User Guide...
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1. Wireless antennas Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless LAN (local area network) and Bluetooth module. Notes: • The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. • If the location of the antennas is close to the user’s body (< 20 cm), you can find the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values in the Setup Guide that comes with your computer.
Left Figure 4. Left view—14-inch models Figure 5. Left view—15-inch models User Guide...
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® 1. USB-C connector/Power connector • Connect to power with the included power cord and ac power adapter. • Connect to an external display, storage, or data devices. Note: An appropriate adapter may be needed for connecting to external devices. 2.
Right Figure 6. Right view—14-inch models Figure 7. Right view—15-inch models User Guide...
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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.
Features and specifications Dimensions • 14-inch models – Width: 321.57 mm (12.66 inches) – Depth: 211.59 mm (8.33 inches) – Thickness – With plastic D cover: 17.9 mm (0.70 inches) – With metal D cover: 16.9 mm (0.67 inches) • 15-inch models –...
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Storage device • Type – solid-state drive (SSD) – hard disk drive (HDD)* • Form factor – SSD: M.2 (2242/2280) – HDD: 2.5-inch (7 mm)* • Bus – PCI Express – SATA* Screen • Size – 14-inch models: 355.6 mm (14 inches) –...
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.
If night light mode is turned on, you can adjust the color temperature of the Night light temperature screen. Note: Selected Lenovo computers are low blue light certified. These computers are tested with night light turned on and color temperature set to the default value of 48. Windows...
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.
Display thumbnails of all open apps. Open the Windows Calculator app. Display an app launcher for quick access to Lenovo apps and services. Note: For some models, you may need to connect to the Internet and complete system update for this function to take effect.
Fn key. Numeric keypad Some Lenovo computers includes 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.
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Touch operation Used for Opening the context menu Tap, hold and lift Zooming out Pinch Zooming in Spread 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 ➙...
To extend your battery’s lifespan, the battery may optimize its full charge capacity based on your usage. After prolonged periods of limited use, full battery capacity may not be available until you discharge to as low as 20% and recharge completely. For more information, refer to the power section of Lenovo Vantage.
• Turn off the display: after 10 minutes • Put the computer to sleep: – after 10 minutes (IdeaPad 5 14IAL7, IdeaPad 5 15IAL7, IdeaPad 5 14ABA7) – after 30 minutes (IdeaPad 5 15ABA7) Note: To wake the computer from the sleep state, press the power button or any key on the keyboard.
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.
Step 2. Select Security ➙ Set Administrator Password and press Enter. Step 3. Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press Enter Step 4. Enter the password again and press Enter. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. Step 5.
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.
Where can I get the latest device • Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager drivers and UEFI/BIOS? • Lenovo Support Web site at https://support.lenovo.com...
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.
• 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.
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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.