Page 2 - Read this first; Safety and Warranty Guide
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 (April 2022) © Copyright Lenovo 2022. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: ...
Page 3 - Contents
Contents About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Rear . . . . . ...
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Page 5 - About this guide; iii
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 Gaming 3 15IAH7 82S9, 82UJ IdeaPad Gaming3 15IAH7D 82S9 IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH7 82SB, 82UK IdeaPad Gami...
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Page 7 - Chapter 1. Meet your computer; Front
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. Wireless a...
Page 8 - Base
Base 1. 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 2. Power button Press the button to turn on the computer or pu...
Page 9 - Left
Left 1. Ventilation slots (outlet) Maintain the outgoing airflow to dissipate internal heat. Attention: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat. 2. USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector Connect to a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB stora...
Page 10 - Right
Right 1. 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. 2. USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector Connect to a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB...
Page 11 - Rear
Rear 1. Ventilation slots (outlet) Maintain the outgoing airflow to dissipate internal heat. Attention: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat. 2. HDMI ™ connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV. 3. Ethernet connecto...
Page 12 - Bottom
Bottom 1. Ventilation slots (inlet) Maintain the incoming airflow to dissipate internal heat. Attention: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat. 2. Speakers Produce sound. 6 User Guide
Page 13 - Features and specifications
Features and specifications Dimensions • 15-inch models – Width: 359.6 mm (14.16 inches) – Depth: 266.4 mm (10.49 inches) – Thickness – Thinnest: 21.8 mm (0.86 inches) – Thickest: 25.9 mm (1.02 inches) • 16-inch models – Width: 359.6 mm (14.16 inches) – Depth: 277.8 mm (10.94 inches) – Thickness – T...
Page 15 - * for selected models; Statement on USB transfer rate; Operating environment; Maximum altitude (without pressurization); Avoid constant body contact with specific hot sections
Security • UEFI/BIOS passwords – Administrator password – User password – Master hard disk password – User hard disk password Network • Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) network adapter • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combo adapter * for selected models Statement on USB transfer rate Depending on many factors such ...
Page 17 - Chapter 2. Get started with your computer; Work with Windows; Windows help information; problem description and select the matched result.
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. F...
Page 19 - Hotkey mode; should always be used with the Fn key.; The FnLock switch
Hotkey Function Mute/Unmute sound. Decrease/Increase system volume. Mute/Unmute the microphone. Increase/Decrease screen brightness. Switch display devices. Turn airplane mode on and off. Open Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or an app launch bar. Enable/Disable the touchpad. Display thumbnails of...
Page 20 - have a definition for the key.; Numeric keypad; Press the; NumLock; key to enable or disable the numeric keypad.
FnLock FnLock light Default function of the F1 key Off Off F1 function * On On Mute/Unmute sound 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...
Page 21 - Chapter 3. Explore your computer; Manage power; The battery status icon; Charge the battery; view by large or small icons.; A power plan
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 pl...
Page 22 - Change or customize a power plan
• Default power plan: Balanced • Turn off the display: after 10 minutes • Put the computer to sleep: after 10 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 pr...
Page 24 - Set administrator password; Step 4. Enter the password again and press Enter.; Change or remove administrator password; password must be different from the administrator password.; Enable power-on password
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 servi...
Page 27 - Chapter 4. Help and support; Frequently asked questions
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. What should I ...
Page 28 - Lenovo Limited Warranty
Resources How to access? 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 Comp...
Page 29 - CRUs for your product model; from Lenovo at any time upon your request.
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...
Page 30 - printed on a label or etched on the cover.; Lenovo Customer Support Center; Telephone numbers
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 • Machin...
Page 31 - Purchase additional services
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. Chapter 4 . Help and support 25
Page 33 - Appendix A. Notices and trademarks; Notices
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, ...
Page 34 - Trademarks
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 sam...
