User Guide IdeaPad 5i (14″, 7), IdeaPad 5 (14″, 7), IdeaPad 5i (15″, 7) and IdeaPad 5 (15″, 7)
Read this first Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the following: • Generic Safety and Compliance Notices • Safety and Warranty Guide • Setup Guide First Edition (March 2022) © Copyright Lenovo 2022. 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. GS35F-05925.
Contents About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features and specifications . . . . Statement on USB transfer rate . Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 4 6 8 10 10 Chapter 2. Get started with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 82SF IdeaPad 5 15ABA7 82SG • For further compliance information, refer to the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at https:// pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/generic_notices.
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front 1. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice. 2. Camera Capture still and moving images for taking photos, recording videos, and video chatting. 3. Camera switch Turn the camera on or off. 4. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use. 5. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos. Selected models support multitouch function.
Base Figure 1. Base view—14-inch models Figure 2. Base view—15-inch models (plastic) Figure 3.
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. 2. Power button/Fingerprint reader* • Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer into sleep mode.
Left Figure 4. Left view—14-inch models Figure 5.
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. Charging light Indicate whether the computer is connected to ac power. • Solid white: Connected to ac power; battery capacity 91%–100% • Solid amber: Connected to ac power; battery capacity 1%–90% • Off: Not connected to ac power 3.
Right Figure 6. Right view—14-inch models Figure 7.
1. System status light Indicate the system status of your computer. • Solid white: The computer is turned on; battery capacity 21%– 100% • Blinking quickly: The computer is turned on; battery capacity 1%– 20% • Blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode. • Off: The computer is turned off. 2. Novo button hole Press the Novo button to open the Novo Button menu. From the menu, you can choose to open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, the Boot menu, or the Windows startup options screen. 3.
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 – Width: 356.67 mm (14.04 inches) – Depth: 233.13 mm (9.18 inches) – Thickness (Plastic) – Thinnest: 17.9 mm (0.70 inches) – Thickest: 19.9 mm (0.78 inches) – Thickness (Metal) – Thinnest: 16.9 mm (0.67 inches) – Thickest: 19.1 mm (0.
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) – 15-inch models: 396.24 mm (15.
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. USB device Data rate (Gbit/s) 3.2 Gen 1 5 3.
Chapter 2. Get started with your computer 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 1.
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.
Note: Alternatively, turn off the computer. Press Fn and the power button to open the Novo Button menu. Interact with your computer Keyboard hotkeys Some keys on the keyboard are printed with icons. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone or in combination with the Fn key to open certain apps or change certain settings quickly. The functions of the hotkeys are symbolized by the icons printed on them. Hotkey Function Mute/Unmute sound. Decrease/Increase system volume.
Note: The F1 function is application-dependent. It may have no function if the active application does not have a definition for the key. The FnLock switch shares the ESC key (in the upper left corner of the keyboard). To turn it on or off, press Fn + ESC. Hotkey mode Some hotkeys share keys with function keys (F1 to F12). The hotkey mode is a UEFI/BIOS setting that changes how hotkeys (or function keys) are used.
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 ➙ Bluetooth & devices. Chapter 2.
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Chapter 3. Explore your computer Manage power Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency. Check the battery status The battery status icon or is in the Windows notification area. You can check the battery status, view the current power plan, and access battery settings quickly. Click the battery status icon to display the percentage of battery power remaining and change the power mode. A warning message is displayed when the battery is low.
• Default power plan: Balanced • 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. Change or customize a power plan This operation is applicable to computers with pre-installed Windows. Step 1. Type power plan in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Step 2.
Change hotkey mode Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Step 2. Select Configuration ➙ Hotkey Mode and press Enter. Step 3. Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled. Step 4. 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. Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Step 2. Select Configuration ➙ Always On USB and press Enter. Step 3.
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. Step 5. 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.
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.
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Chapter 4. Help and support Frequently asked questions How do I partition my storage drive? Refer to https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/ht503851 What should I do if my computer stops responding. Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. Then restart the computer. 1. 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.
Resources How to access? Use Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager to: • Download and install the latest drivers and firmware. • Configure hardware settings Use Windows Search. • Diagnose computer hardware problems. • Check the computer warranty status. Product documentation: • Generic Safety and Compliance Notices 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com. • Safety and Warranty Guide 2. Detect your computer or select computer model manually. • Setup Guide • This User Guide 3.
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 Power cord X ac power adapter X Optional-service CRU 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.
Services available during the warranty period • Problem determination - Trained personnel are available to assist you with determining if you have a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem. • 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.
Appendix A. Notices and trademarks Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local 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 performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary.
