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 •...
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.
The Legion L, LB, left joystick/LS, D-pad, View, Menu, Legion R, RB/M1, ABXY, right joystick/RS, and M2 controls are visible at the front of the console and perform different functions in different games. You can find their function descriptions in the controls guide of a specific Legion Go game. User Guide...
The microphones are the tablet's built-in sound input devices. They capture your voice and ambient sound and convert them into digital form. Microphones are essential components when you use your tablet for video conferencing or voice recording. Chapter 1 Meet your Legion Go...
The Y1, Y2, Y3, and M3 controls are visible at the back of the console and perform different functions in different games. You can find their function descriptions in the controls guide of a specific Legion Go game. Release buttons The release button at the back of each controller is used to detach the controller from the tablet.
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. You can find their function descriptions in the controls guide of a specific Legion Go game. Volume buttons The volume buttons are the tablet’s built-in volume controls.
The color of the power light can indicate the tablet's active thermal mode when it is powered on. Table 8. Power light color and the tablet's active thermal mode Light color Thermal mode White Balance mode Blue Quiet mode Performance mode Purple Custom mode Chapter 1 Meet your Legion Go...
Bottom view Figure 5. Bottom view of Legion Go Table 9. 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.
– Thunderbolt 3 40 Gbps – USB4 40 Gbps ac power adapter Input 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz Output voltage 20 V Maximum output current 3.25 A Maximum output power 65 W Chapter 1 Meet your Legion Go...
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).
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). Chapter 1 Meet your Legion Go...
Play video games on the tablet of Legion Go Legion Go is a fully-featured console, which can satisfy different usage requirements. You can use the whole console to play games on a train, in a coffee shop, or even outdoors. You can also enjoy a lighter gaming experience after detaching the controllers and placing the tablet on a flat surface.
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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. Figure 7.
When the console is in FPS mode, you may feel uncomfortable grasping the right controller because the right joystick is protruding. You can remove the cap of the right joystick and place it in the hollow of the bag. Chapter 2 Start your Legion Go to play video games...
Chapter 3. Get the best gaming experience on your Legion Go The Legion Space app Legion Space is an app developed specifically for Legion Go, which helps you manage game resources, control hardware settings, and check the operational status of the device.
The display of Legion Go supports dual refresh rates. You can manually switch the display to work at either a higher or lower refresh rate. The settings can be found in Settings ➙ System ➙ Display. You can also switch the refresh rate in the Display section of the Legion Space app.
• The touch screen is delicate. Do not apply pressure on the screen or touch the screen with anything hard or sharp. Otherwise, the touch panel might malfunction or get damaged. Chapter 3 Get the best gaming experience on your Legion Go...
One-finger touch gestures Table 15. One-finger touch gestures and the corresponding actions Action Gesture Press and hold. Open a shortcut menu. Swipe from the left. See widgets. Swipe from the right. Open the notification center. Two-finger touch gestures Table 16. Two-finger touch gestures and the corresponding actions Action Gesture Move two fingers towards.
When the tablet is plugged into an electrical outlet, the battery charges. If you use the tablet when you don't have access to an electrical outlet, the battery discharges to supply the electricity that the tablet system requires for operation. Chapter 3 Get the best gaming experience on your Legion Go...
Battery charging is affected by its temperature. The recommended temperature range for charging the battery is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F). Note: To maximize the life of the battery, once the battery is fully charged, it must discharge to 94% or lower before it is allowed to recharge again.
Select Change plan settings and change the time-out settings for turning off the display and putting the tablet to sleep. Note: If you want to change other time-out settings, select Change advanced power settings. Step 3. After changes are made, select Save changes. Chapter 3 Get the best gaming experience on your Legion Go...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Self-help resources Use the following self-help resources to learn more about the console and troubleshoot problems. Table 22. Access to self-help resources Resources How to access? • https://www.lenovo.com/tips Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions • https://forums.lenovo.com Accessibility information https://www.lenovo.com/accessibility User Guide...
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;...
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.
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• 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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