Lenovo Slim 7i Manual

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 Meet your product
2 Get started with your device
3 Explore your product
4 Frequently asked questions
- 4.1 How do I partition my storage drive
- 4.2 What should I do if my device stops responding
5 Help and support
6 Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys
7 Documents / Resources
- 7.1 References
- 7.2 Download manual

Lenovo Slim 7i Manual

Meet your product

Front view

Meet your product - Front view
See Fig. 1

No.	Description
1	Microphones
2	Infrared LED
3	Infrared camera
4	Camera
5	Camera light
6	Time-of-flight sensor
7	Screen

Microphones

The microphones are the PC'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 PC for video conferencing or voice recording.

Infrared LED

The infrared LED generates and emits near-infrared waves that are received and used by a camera (or a dedicated infrared camera) for facial recognition.

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.

Camera

The built-in camera captures visible light and converts it to digital signals. It is used for video recordings and video conferencing.

Camera light

The camera light indicates whether the camera is activated.

Table 1. Camera light statuses and descriptions

Camera light status	Description
On	The camera is activated.
Off	The camera is not activated.

Time-of-flight sensor

The time-of-flight sensor (also referred to as a ToF sensor) emits an infrared laser and uses the reflected infrared energy to measure the distance and depth of objects in front of it. The data collected by the sensor can be used to detect human presence or recognize gestures.

Note: The infrared laser emitted by the ToF sensor is invisible to the human eye.

Related topics
"Laser safety information"

Screen

The screen of the built-in display is the area where text, graphics, and videos are displayed.
Select models have touch-enabled screens, which allows you to intuitively interact with your PC by touching buttons, icons, and menu commands displayed on the screen. Touch-enabled screens also support multi- finger gestures.

Related topics
"Touch operations supported by Windows"

Top view

Meet your product - Top view
See Fig. 2

No.	Description
1	Antennas (cannot be seen from the outside)
2	Keyboard
3	Speakers
4	Touchpad

Antennas

The antennas transmit and receive radio waves to allow data to be transferred between your PC and a Wi-Fi network device or a Bluetooth device.

Note: The antennas are hidden inside the PC.

Keyboard

The keyboard is the PC's built-in input device for typing characters. It also includes keys that can make you more productive when interacting with the PC, apps, and the Windows operating system.

Table 2. Productivity keys

Key	Location on the keyboard	Function
Function keys (F1 through F12)	In the top row	Executing predefined commands or functions for selected apps
Hotkeys	In the top row	Changing some of the PC's frequently used settings Opening an app or a Windows gadget
Fn key	In the lower-left corner	Toggling the functions of dual-function keys Used with several letter keys to change some of the PC's frequently used settings
Windows key	In the lower-left corner	Used with certain keys to change some frequently used Windows settings

Hotkeys share keys with function keys. To toggle the functions for these keys, hold down the Fn key or turn on the FnLock switch.

Note: Keyboard layout varies by language and geographical location. The keyboard on your PC may look slightly different from the product illustrations of this publication.

Related topics
"Hotkeys"
"The FnLock switch"
"Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys"

Speakers

The speakers are the PC's built-in sound output devices.

Touchpad

The touchpad is the PC's built-in pointing device, which provides the basic functionality of an external mouse. 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, which provide shortcuts to frequently used apps and functions.

Left view

Meet your product - Left view
See Fig. 3

No.	Description
1	HDMI connector
2	Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector / Power connector
3	Charging light
4	Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector

HDMI connector

The HDMI connector is used to connect an external display device, such as a television, a projector, or a monitor.

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:

Storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and device interconnection
Display devices
Note: When connecting 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

Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector
This multi-purpose USB Type-C connector is used to connect:

Storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and device interconnection
Display devices
Note: When connecting 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

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).

Table 3. Charging light statuses and descriptions

Light status	Plugged in?	Battery charge level
Off	No	/
On, amber	Yes	1%–90%
On, white	Yes	91%–100%

Right view

Meet your product - Right view
See Fig. 4

No.	Description
1	Novo button hole
2	Camera switch
3	Power light
4	Power button
5	Combo audio jack
6	USB Standard-A connector

Novo button hole

When the PC is powered off, you can press the Novo button to display the Novo button menu. From the menu, you can then choose to:

Open the firmware setup utility
Display the boot device selection menu
Display the Windows advanced startup options page

Note: The Novo button is rarely used during normal PC operations. To prevent users from accidently pressing it, the Novo button is placed in a recessed hole. You can use a straightened paper clip to press this button.

Camera switch

This toggle switch is used to enable or disable the built-in camera.

Note: This switch is designed for privacy protection. If you don't need to use the camera, slide the switch to the off position to prevent any apps from using the camera.

Power light

The power light indicates the current power state of the PC: whether it is powered on, powered off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
When the PC is powered on, this light can also indicate low battery by blinking rapidly.

Table 4. Power light status and description

Light status	Power state	Battery charge level
White (solid on)	Powered on	21%–100%
White (blinking rapidly)	Powered on	1%–20%
White (blinking slowly)	In sleep mode	/
Off	Powered off or in hibernation mode	/

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.

Combo audio jack

The combo audio jack is used to connect single-plug headsets, headphones, or external speakers.

USB Standard-A connector

The USB Standard-A connector is used to connect storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and device interconnection.

Always-on connector

A USB connector with a battery icon () supports the always-on function. The PC can supply power to a USB device connected to this type of connector even when the PC is shut down, in sleep, or hibernation mode.

The always-on function can be turned on and off in:

The PC's firmware setup utility, or
Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager

Bottom view

Meet your product - Bottom view
See Fig. 5

No.	Description
1	Air vents (outlet)
2	Air vents (intake)
3	Speakers

Air outlet vents

The air vents allow hot air to be discharged out of the PC.

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.

Air intake vents

The air vents allow air to be sucked inside of the PC to cool the internal components.

Speakers

The speakers are the PC's built-in sound output devices.

Features and specifications

Dimensions
Width	312 mm
Depth	221 mm
Thickness	14.9 mm (thinnest part) 16.9 mm (thickest part)
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
Rechargeable battery pack
Capacity	65 Wh
Cell type	Lithium-polymer
Number of cells	4
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).
Memory
Type	LPDDR5X
Installation	On board
Number of slots	0
Mass storage device
Type	Solid-state drive (SSD)
Slot type	M.2 (2242)
Number of slots	1
Interface	PCIe Gen4
Display
Screen size (diagonal)	14.0 inches
Resolution	1920 × 1200
Supported refresh rates	60 Hz
Connectors and slots
USB Standard-A connector	Quantity: 1 Maximum power output: 5 V, 1.5 A Supported signaling protocols: – USB 2.0 480 Mbps – SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps
Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector	Quantity: 2 Maximum power output: 5 V, 3 A Maximum power input: 20 V, 3.25 A Supported signaling protocols: – USB 2.0 480 Mbps – SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps – SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps – SuperSpeed USB 20 Gbps – DisplayPort 1.4 – Thunderbolt 4 41.25 Gbps
HDMI TM connector	Supported signaling protocols: Fixed-rate link (FRL) Transition minimized differential signaling (TMDS)
Combo audio jack	Diameter: 3.5 mm Supported plug: – 3-pole, TRS – 4-pole, TRRS (CTIA and OMTP)
Note: Data rates and performance ratings are dependent on connected devices and cables if they are used. USB Type-C connectors that are DisplayPort 1.4 compliant through DisplayPort alternate mode provide maximum output resolution of 5120 x 3200, at 60 Hz frame rate and color depth of 24 bpp (bits per pixel). The actual maximum output resolution is dependent on the connected display device and the cable being used.
Networking
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5

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.

Chapter 1. Meet your computer

USB device	Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.2 Gen 1	5
3.2 Gen 2	10
3.2 Gen 2 × 2	20

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)
- 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)

Laser safety information

This device is classified as a Class 1 consumer laser product per IEC 60825-1:2014, EN 60825-1:2014 +A11:2021, and EN 50689:2021. This device complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3, as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019.
Laser product label

This device contains a laser that could be damaged during repair or disassembly, which could result in hazardous exposure to infrared laser emissions. There are no user serviceable parts within the device. Do not attempt to disassemble or service the device.

Get started with your device

Work with Windows

The following table contains Windows frequently used settings. You can learn the basics and start working with Windows right away.
To configure settings, type the corresponding keywords in the Windows search box and select the best match. Follow the on-screen instructions to customize settings.

Table 5. Basic settings

Functions	Descriptions	Search by keywords
Control Panel	View or change Windows settings, including hardware and software setup and configuration.	Control Panel
Connect to Wi-Fi networks	For models with a wireless LAN module, you can connect your computer to a Wi-Fi network. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area, and then select a network for connection. Note: The wireless LAN module on your computer may support different standards. For some countries or regions, use of 802.11ax may be disabled according to local regulations.	Wi-Fi
Airplane mode	Airplane mode is a convenient setting to turn all wireless communications of your computer on and off. You may need to turn it on when boarding an airplane.	Airplane mode
Night light mode	Night light is a switch in Windows that you can turn on and off. When it is turned on, your screen shows warmer colors and the amount of emitted blue light is reduced. Enabling night light reduces the chances of developing eye fatigue or eye strain. Note: For more guidance on reducing eye fatigue or eye strain, go to https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/visual-fatigue.	Night light
Adjust color temperature	If night light mode is turned on, you can adjust the color temperature of the 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.	Night light
Windows Updates	Microsoft periodically releases feature and security updates to the Windows operating system. Updates that are applicable to your Windows version are downloaded automatically when your computer is connected to the Internet. When updates are downloaded, you are prompted to restart the computer to install these updates. You can also manually check if there are available updates for the installed version of Windows. Attention: Only use Windows Update to download and install updates. Updates other sources may include security risks.	Windows Updates

Table 6. Optional settings

Functions	Descriptions	Search by keywords
Set up face recognition	For models with a Windows Hello-compatible infrared camera, you can set up face recognition to sign in with your face.	Sign-in options

Windows help information
If the on-screen instructions cannot solve your problem, refer to the following to get the online Windows help information.

Type Get Help or Tips in the Windows search box and then press Enter. When the app opens, type the problem description and select the matched result.
Visit Microsoft support Web site:https://support.microsoft.com. Enter what you are looking for in the search box and get search results.

Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager

They are all apps developed by Lenovo. Using one of them, you can:

View product information and system status
Manage and change device settings
Check for and perform system update

Note: This feature is only available on Lenovo Vantage. In Lenovo PC Manager, you can check for and perform driver update.

Depending on the country or region in which your computer is purchased, one of the apps may be pre- installed on your computer. 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.

Note: App features are subject to change with updates and specific features may not be available on all Lenovo products.

The Novo Button menu can be displayed before the operating system starts. From the menu, you can choose to

Open the BIOS/UEFI setup utility
Open the boot device selection menu
Open the Windows startup options screen

Note: From the Windows startup options screen, you can then choose to
Start your computer using a recovery drive
Reset your computer
Open advanced options screen

Open the Novo Button menu
For Lenovo computers with a Novo button, you can press the button to open the Novo Button menu.

Turn off the computer.
Open the LCD screen and press the Novo button.

Note: Alternatively, turn off the computer. Press Fn and the power button to open the Novo Button menu.

Interact with your unit

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.

Hotkeys share keys with function keys (F1–F12) and other keys. Depending on the FnLock setting, you use hotkey functions by pressing the key directly or in combination with the Fn key.

Note: The FnLock switch does not apply to hotkeys not found in the first row of the keyboard. To use these hotkeys, always hold down the Fn key while pressing the key. (See Fig. 6)

Related topics
"Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys"
"The FnLock switch"

The FnLock switch
The FnLock is an electronic switch that affects how you use hotkey functions. To turn it on and off, press Fn + Esc. (Fig. 7)
Locations of the FnLock key and the Fn key

Note: The Esc key is in the upper left corner of the keyboard. It has an LED that indicates the status of the FnLock switch.

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. (Fig 8)

an icon or character denoting the primary function
an icon or character denoting the secondary function

Table 7. FnLock and dual-function keys

FnLock (Esc) LED	FnLock status	Pressing the hotkey alone	Pressing the hotkey while holding down the Fn key
Off	Disabled	Primary function	Secondary function
On	Enabled	Secondary function	Primary function

Related topics
"Hotkeys"
"Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys"

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.
Touch operations supported by Windows - Part 1

The Windows operating system also supports 3- and 4-finger gestures on the screen and the touchpad. You can set them up in Settings ➙ Bluetooth & devices.

Explore your product

Intelligent features

Your computer may be pre-installed with Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager. Most features described here can be enabled or disabled in one of these apps. Other features may be enabled in a standalone app.

Notes:

Software features are subject to change. Please refer to your actual product.
You may need to complete online update to the apps for the features to take effect.

Eye Care Mode

Eye Care Mode intelligently adjusts the color temperature of the screen and can reduce the chances of developing eye fatigue or eye strain.

Smart Key

Smart Key provides a quick shortcut to Lenovo apps and service. Press Smart Key to open the launch panel.

Note: There is also a trick to Smart Key. Go to Preference on the launch panel, select ADD and choose your favorite app to associate with Smart Key. When it is done, press Smart Key twice in quick succession and your favorite app is opened.

Gesture Controls

Touch screen/Touchpad
When watching videos in full screen mode, you can conveniently control the volume and adjust the screen brightness through intuitive gestures on the touch screen or touchpad.

Note: This feature does not support all video players and may conflict with similar third-party gesture functions.

Presence Detection

Presence Detection enables you to improve work efficiency by automatically waking up and logging into your computer, or dimming the display and locking the computer depending on user detection. For selected video players, this feature will pause any video playing when you leave the computer and resume upon your return.

Super Resolution

By utilizing the capabilities and potentials of Intel processors, Super Resolution helps you play videos with a higher resolution than the original. 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 or Lenovo PC Manager, but for some specific players, you might need to enable this feature manually.

Smart Noise Cancelling

By filtering the input and output environments, Smart Noise Cancelling helps you reduce noise and optimize the call effect in different scenarios.

Manage power

Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.

Rechargeable battery pack

Your computer includes a built-in, rechargeable battery pack that makes mobile computing a reality. When the computer is plugged into an electrical outlet, the battery charges. If you use the computer when you don't have access to an electrical outlet, the battery discharges to supply electricity that the computer system requires for operation.

You can charge the battery any time you want. The battery packs of Lenovo computers support multiple charging modes that are suitable for different power usage habits. You can switch the battery's active charging mode in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager.

Battery charging is also affected by its temperature. The recommended temperature range for charging the battery is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).

Note:
You can check the battery temperature in Lenovo Vantage.
To maximize the life of the battery, once the battery is fully charged, it must discharge to 94% or lower before it will be allowed to recharge again.

Normal mode
Normal mode is the most basic charging mode. In normal mode, it typically takes 2 to 4 hours for the battery to charge from 0% to 100%.

Rapid charge mode
If you want the battery to be charged faster than in normal mode, switch the battery charging to rapid charge mode. The following table lists the estimated time needed for batteries in rapid charge mode to be charged to 80% and 100% respectively.

Table 8. Estimated charge time for batteries in rapid charge mode

Mode	Time needed to charge from 0% to 80%	Time needed to charge from 0% to 100%
Rapid charge	Less than 1 hour	Less than 2 hours

Note: The estimated charge time assumes that the battery is charged while the PC is in sleep, hibernation, or powered-off state.

Conservation mode
If your computer is constantly plugged into an electrical outlet, consider switching the battery charging to conservation mode. In conservation mode, the battery will not be fully charged. Instead, the battery's charge will be kept within 75%–80%. This is beneficial to the long-term health of the battery.
Note: If you want the battery to be fully charged before bringing the computer to work, disable conservation mode by switching the battery charging to normal or rapid charge mode.

Overnight charge optimization
Some people follow a regular pattern when using their computers. They finish their workday with the computer at a low battery charge level. They plug in their computers at night and need the battery to be fully charged the next morning so they can unplug the computer and bring it to work. These activities happen at approximately the same time each day. If this sounds like you, consider enabling overnight charge optimization for the battery.
Overnight charge optimization affects battery charging during the night hours, the time when you're usually asleep. When it is enabled, the computer regularly adapts its charging behavior based on observation of when you plug in the computer at night and unplug it in the morning. During the nighttime, the battery is charged to a particular range and is kept within that range for an extended period, before being further charged to 100%. Overnight charge optimization ensures safe charging during the night and is beneficial to the long-term health of the battery.
Note: With overnight charge optimization enabled, if you break your routine one day by unplugging the computer much earlier than usual in the morning, you may find that the battery is not fully charged.
If the battery pack of your computer supports overnight charge optimization, it can be enabled in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager.

Recover full battery capacity
If your computer 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.

Unplug the computer and use it until the battery charge drops below 20%.
Plug in the computer and charge the battery to 100%.

Set power button behavior

By default, pressing the power button puts the computer to sleep mode. However, you can change the power button behavior in Windows Control Panel.

Type Control Panel in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Open the control panel and view by large or small icons.
Select the power options and then click choose what the power button does.

A power plan

A power plan is a collection of power-saving settings made available by an operating system. With a power plan, you can set idle time-outs for different hardware components to enter a low-power state. The default power plan and some of its idle time-out settings are listed below for computer models pre-installed with Windows.

The listed settings are active when the computer is connected to an electrical outlet. If your computer include a built-in battery pack, a different collection of time-out settings is set to take effect when the computer is operating on battery power.

Default power plan: Balanced
Turn off the display: after 5 minutes
Put the computer to sleep: after 5 minutes

Note: To wake the computer from the sleep state, press the power button or any key on the keyboard.

Change or customize a power plan
This operation is applicable to computers with pre-installed Windows.

Type power plan in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
Customize a power plan of your preference.

System operation modes
Lenovo has preset several modes in which your computer can operate. The maximum attainable performance, power consumption, and speed limit for the heat sink fan vary between the operation modes. Consider the following conditions when you want to switch operation modes.

The environment where you use your computer, and
The tasks running on your computer

You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage 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.

Note: The operation modes listed in the table are descriptive and may not be the same as those displayed by the app.

Table 9. Operation modes and their recommended usage conditions

Operation mode	Recommended conditions
High Performance	Your computer is plugged into an electrical outlet. You want the best performance, and You don't care if the fan makes a little noise.
Auto (Balance)	You plan to frequently switch between different computer tasks over a period time.
Power Saving (Quiet)	Your computer is operating on battery power, or You want the computer to be as quiet as possible.

Note: In Auto (Balanced) mode, the computer dynamically switches between High Performance mode and Power Saving (Quiet) mode depending on the tasks running on the computer.

Change settings in UEFI/BIOS setup utility

This section introduces what is UEFI/BIOS and the operations you can perform in its setup utility.

What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility

UEFI/BIOS is the first program that runs when a computer starts. UEFI/BIOS initializes hardware components and loads the operating system and other programs. Your computer may include a setup program (setup utility) with which you can change certain UEFI/BIOS settings.

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility

Turn on or restart the computer.
When the Lenovo logo appears on the screen, press F2 repeatedly.

Note: For computers with hotkey mode enabled, press Fn + F2.

Select boot devices

Normally, the computer starts to a boot manager loaded from the secondary storage device of the computer.
Occasionally, you may need to start the computer to a program or boot manager loaded from another device or a network location. After the system firmware initializes all devices, you can press an interruption key to display the boot menu and select a desired boot device.

Turn on or restart the computer.
Press F12.
From the boot device menu, select a boot device to start the computer.

You can make a permanent change on boot devices in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Select the Boot menu; in the EFI section, select the desired boot device and move it to the top of the device list. Save changes and exit the setup utility for the change to take effect.

Change hotkey mode

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Select Configuration ➙ Hotkey Mode and press Enter.
Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled.
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.

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Select Configuration ➙ Always On USB and press Enter.
Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled.
Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.

Enable or disable Flip to Start

When Flip to Start is enabled, you can turn on the computer by flipping open the screen.

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Select Configuration.
Change the setting for Flip to Start.

Note: You may also set Flip to Start in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager.

Set passwords in UEFI/BIOS setup utility

This section introduces the types of passwords that you can set in the UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) or BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) setup utility.

Password types

You can set various types of passwords in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Password type	Pre-requisite	Usage
Administrator password	No	You must enter it to start the setup utility.
User password	The administrator password must be set.	You can use the user password to start the setup utility.
Master hard disk password	No	You must enter it to start the operating system.
User hard disk password	The master hard disk password must be set.	You can use the user hard disk password to start the operating system.

Notes:

All passwords set in the setup utility consist of alphanumeric characters only.
If you start the setup utility using the user password, you can only change a few settings.

Set administrator password

You set the administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to 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.

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Select Security ➙ Set Administrator Password and press Enter.
Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press Enter.
Enter the password again and press Enter.
Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.

Next time you start the computer, you must enter the administrator password to open the setup utility. If Power on Password is enabled, you must enter the administrator password or the user password to start the computer.

Change or remove administrator password

Only the administrator can change or remove the administrator password.

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility using the administrator password.
Select Security ➙ Set Administrator Password and press Enter.
Enter the current password.
In the Enter New Password text box, enter the new password.
In the Confirm New Password text box, enter the new password again.
Note: If you want to remove the password, press Enter in both text boxes without entering any character.
Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.

If you remove the administrator password, the user password is also removed.

Set user password

You must set the administrator password before you can set the user password.
The administrator of the setup utility might need to set a user password for use by others.

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility using the administrator password.
Select Security ➙ Set User Password and press Enter.
Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press Enter.
The user password must be different from the administrator password.
Enter the password again and press Enter.
Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.

Enable power-on password

If the administrator password has been set, you can enable power-on password to enforce greater security.

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Select Security ➙ Power on Password and press Enter.
Note: The administrator password must be set in advance.
Change the setting to Enabled.
Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.

If power-on password is enabled, a prompt appears on the screen every time you turn on the computer. You must enter the administrator or user password to start the computer.

Set hard disk password

You can set a hard disk password in the setup utility to prevent unauthorized access to your data.

Attention: Be extremely careful when setting a hard disk password. If you forget the hard disk password, a 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.

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Select Security ➙ Set Hard Disk Password and press Enter.
Note: If you start the setup utility using the user password, you cannot set hard disk password.
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.

If the hard disk password is set, you must provide the correct password to start the operating system.

Change or remove hard disk password

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
Select Security.
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.
Note: The user hard disk password cannot be removed separately.
Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes.

Frequently asked questions

How do I partition my storage drive

Refer to https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/ht503851.

What should I do if my device stops responding

Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. Then restart the computer.

What should I do if I spill liquid on the computer

Carefully unplug the ac power adapter and turn off the computer immediately. The more quickly you stop the current from passing through the computer the more likely you will reduce damage from short circuits.
Attention: Although you might lose some data or work by turning off the computer immediately, leaving the computer on might make your computer unusable.
Wait until you are certain that all the liquid is dry before turning on your computer.

Do not try to drain out the liquid by turning over the computer. If your computer has keyboard drainage holes on the bottom, the liquid will be drained out through the holes.

Where can I get the latest device drivers and UEFI/BIOS

Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager
Lenovo Support Web site at https://support.lenovo.com

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 don't like this feature, you can disable it. Flip to Start can be enabled and disabled in:

Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager
Firmware Setup Utility

Help and support

Self-help resources

Use the following self-help resources to learn more about the computer and troubleshoot problems.

Resources	How to access?
Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions	https://www.lenovo.com/tips https://forums.lenovo.com
Accessibility information	https://www.lenovo.com/accessibility
Reset or restore Windows	Use Lenovo recovery options. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/HowToCreateLenovoRecovery. Follow the on-screen instructions. Use Windows recovery options. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com. Detect your computer or manually select your computer model. Click Diagnostics ➙ Operating System Diagnostics and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Use Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager to: Download and install the latest drivers and firmware. Configure hardware settings Diagnose computer hardware problems. Check the computer warranty status.	Use Windows Search.
Product documentation: Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Safety and Warranty Guide Setup Guide This User Guide Regulatory Notice	Go to https://support.lenovo.com. Detect your computer or select computer model manually. Select Documentation and filter out the documentation you want.
Lenovo Support Web site with the latest support information of the following: Drivers and software Diagnostic solutions Product and service warranty Product and parts details Knowledge base and frequently asked questions	Visit https://support.lenovo.com
Windows help information	Use Get Help or Tips. Use Windows Search or the Cortana personal assistant. Microsoft support Web site: https://support.microsoft.com

What is a CRU

Customer replaceable units (CRUs) are parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. A Lenovo computer may contain the following types of CRUs:

Self-service CRU	Parts that can be installed or replaced easily by customer themselves or by trained service technicians at an additional cost.
Optional-service CRU	Parts that can be installed or replaced by customers with a greater skill level. Trained service technicians can also provide service to install or replace the parts under the type of warranty designated for the customer's machine.

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:

return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU; and
you might be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective CRU within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU.

CRUs for your product model

The table below lists the CRUs and CRU types that are defined for your product model.

Part	Self-service CRU	Optional-service CRU
Power cord	X
ac power adapter	X

Notes:

CRU replacement instruction is provided in one or more of the following publications and are available from Lenovo at any time upon your request.
the product User Guide
the printed publications that came with the product
Replacement of any parts not listed above, including the built-in rechargeable battery, must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or technician. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partnerlocation for more information.

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
Product name Machine type and serial number	What is the problem? Is it continuous or intermittent? Any error message or error code? What operating system are you using? Which version? Which software applications were running at the time of the problem? Can the problem be reproduced? If so, how?

Note: The product name and serial number can usually be found on the bottom of the computer, either printed on a label or etched on the cover.

Lenovo Customer Support Center

During the warranty period, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center for help.

Telephone numbers
For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist.

Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. If the number for your country or region is not provided, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.

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.

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.

Table 10. Hotkey icons and denoted functions
Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys - Part 1