Lenovo 14ABA7 User manual

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
follo ing:
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (March 2022)
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Contents
Abo t this g ide . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . 10
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2. Get started with yo r
comp ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Work ith Windo s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Windo s help information . . . . . . . . . 12
Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager . . . . 12
The Novo Button menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Open the Novo Button menu . . . . . . . . 12
Interact ith your computer . . . . . . . . . . 13
Keyboard hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Touch operations supported by Windo s . . . 14
Chapter 3. Explore yo r comp ter . . 17
Manage po er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 17
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Set po er button behavior. . . . . . . . . 17
A po er plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Set performance mode . . . . . . . . . . 18
Change settings in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . 18
What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . 18
Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 18
Select boot devices . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Change hotkey mode . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Enable or disable al ays-on . . . . . . . . 19
Set pass ords in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . 19
Pass ord types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set administrator pass ord . . . . . . . . 19
Change or remove administrator pass ord . . 20
Set user pass ord . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Enable po er-on pass ord . . . . . . . . 20
Set hard disk pass ord . . . . . . . . . . 21
Change or remove hard disk pass ord . . . . 21
Chapter 4. Help and s pport . . . . . 23
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 23
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
What is a CRU? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CRUs for your product model . . . . . . . . . 25
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 25
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 25
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 26
Appendix A. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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• This guide applies to Lenovo product model(s) listed belo . 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.
• This guide may contain information about accessories, features, and soft are that are not available on all
models.
• This guide contains instructions that are based on the Windo s operating system. These instructions are
not applicable if you install and use other operating systems.
• Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windo s® operating system through Windo s Update.
As a result, the operating system related instructions may become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the latest information.
• The content of the guide is subject to change ithout notice. To obtain the latest version, go to https://
support.lenovo.com.
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Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter
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 s itch 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 multi-
touch function.
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Base
Figure 1. Base view—14 inch models
Figure 2. Base view—15 inch models (plastic)
Figure 3. Base view—15 inch models (metal)
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1. Wireless antennas Send and receive radio aves for the built-in ireless LAN (local area
net ork) 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 ith your computer.
2. Po er button/Fingerprint reader* • Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer into
sleep mode.
• Selected models support the fingerprint reader function. Enroll and
read your fingerprint for user authentication.
3. Po er light/Fingerprint reader light* The light sho s the po er status of the computer. If the computer
includes a fingerprint reader, it can also sho the status of the reader.
• Po er light
– On: The computer is turned on.
– Off: The computer is turned off or in hibernation mode.
– Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.
• Fingerprint reader light
– Blinking (for t o seconds) and then solid amber: The fingerprint
reader is ready.
– Solid hite: The fingerprint scan is successful.
4. Numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
5. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.
Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.
6. Keyboard Enter characters and interact ith programs.
Note: The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for
changing settings and performing tasks quickly.
7. Speakers Produce sound.
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Left
Figure 4. Left view—14 inch models
Figure 5. Left view—15 inch models
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1. USB-C® connector/Po er connector • Connect to po er ith the included po er cord and ac po er
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 hether the computer is connected to ac po er.
• Solid hite: Connected to ac po er; battery capacity 91%–100%
• Solid amber: Connected to ac po er; battery capacity 1%–90%
• Off: Not connected to ac po er
3. HDMI™ connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such
as an HDTV.
4. Combo audio jack Connect to headphones or headsets ith a 3.5 mm (0.14 inch), 4-pole
plug.
Note: This jack does not support standalone external microphones. If
you use headsets, choose one ith a single plug.
5. Novo button hole Press the Novo button to open the Novo B tton menu. From the
menu, you can choose to open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, the Boot
menu, or the Windo s startup options screen.
6. System status light Indicate the system status of your computer.
• Solid hite: The computer is turned on; battery capacity 21%–
100%
• Blinking quickly: The computer is turned on; battery capacity 1%–
20%
• Blinking slo ly: The computer is in sleep mode.
• Off: The computer is turned off.
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Right
Figure 6. Right view—14 inch models
Figure 7. Right view—15 inch models
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1. System status light Indicate the system status of your computer.
• Solid hite: The computer is turned on; battery capacity 21%–
100%
• Blinking quickly: The computer is turned on; battery capacity 1%–
20%
• Blinking slo ly: The computer is in sleep mode.
• Off: The computer is turned off.
2. Novo button hole Press the Novo button to open the Novo B tton menu. From the
menu, you can choose to open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, the Boot
menu, or the Windo s startup options screen.
3. SD card slot Insert an SD card or a MultiMediaCard (MMC) into the slot for data
transfer or storage.
4. USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector Connect to a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a
USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.
5. USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector
(al ays-on)
The al ays-on connector can charge external devices hen the
computer is turned off, in sleep or hibernation mode. The al ays-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 al ays-on function ithin that soft are.
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Feat res 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 (0.75 inches)
ac po er adapter • Input: 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz
• Maximum output: 20 V dc, 5 A
• Maximum po er: 100 W
Battery pack • 14-inch models
– Capacity: 44.5 Wh/56.5 Wh
– Number of cells: 3/3
• 15-inch models
– Capacity: 45 Wh/57 Wh/76 Wh
– Number of cells: 3/3/4
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 lo er than the
rated capacity (see product label).
Microprocessor To vie the microprocessor information of your computer, type system information in the
Windo s search box and then press Enter.
Memory • Type: DDR4
• Number of physical slots: 0
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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)
– 15-inch models: 396.24 mm (15.6 inches)
• Display resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels
Keyboard • Function keys
• Hotkeys
• Numeric keypad*
• Keyboard backlight*
Connectors and slots • Combo audio jack
• USB Type-A connector × 2 (one connector ith Al ays-On function)
• USB-C connector × 2
– Po er input up to 100 W using the included po er adapter
– Po er output up to 5 V and 3 A
– USB data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps for USB 3.2 Gen 1
– DisplayPort 1.2.
• HDMI 1.4b connector
• SD card slot
Note: Data rates and performance ratings are dependent on connected devices and cables if
they are used. For DisplayPort connection through a USB-C port, the listed maximum output
capacity is only available on external displays ith a DisplayPort, a Mini DisplayPort, or a
USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode. For connections using a converter or
an adapter, the actual output resolution may be lo er.
Security • Fingerprint reader*
• UEFI/BIOS pass ords
– Administrator pass ord
– User pass ord
– Master hard disk pass ord
– User hard disk pass ord
Net ork Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combo adapter
* for selected models
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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 ill vary and ill be slo er than the data rate listed
belo for each corresponding device.
USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.2 Gen 1 5
3.2 Gen 2 10
Operating environment
Maxim m altit de (witho t press rization)
3048 m (10 000 ft)
Temperat re
• 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 hen operating under the unpressurized condition: 31.3°C (88°F)
Note: When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lo er than 10°C (50°F).
Relative h midity
• Operating: 8% to 95% at et-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
• Storage: 5% to 95% at et-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)
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Chapter 2. Get started with yo r comp ter
Work with Windows
The follo ing table contains Windo s frequently used settings. You can learn the basics and start orking
ith Windo s right a ay.
To configure settings, type the corresponding key ords in the Windo s search box and select the best
match. Follo the on-screen instructions to customize settings.
Table 1. Basic settings
F nctions Descriptions Search by
keywords
Control Panel Vie or change Windo s settings, including hard are and soft are setup
and configuration.
Control Panel
Connect to Wi-Fi
net orks
For models ith a ireless LAN module, you can connect your computer to
a Wi-Fi® net ork. Click the net ork icon in the Windo s notification area,
and then select a net ork for connection.
Note: The ireless 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 ireless communications of
your computer on and off. You may need to turn it on hen boarding an
airplane.
Airplane mode
Night light mode Night light is a s itch in Windo s that you can turn on and off. When it is
turned on, your screen sho s armer 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:// .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 lo blue light certified. These
computers are tested ith night light turned on and color temperature set to
the default value of 48.
Night light
Windo s
Updates
Microsoft periodically releases feature and security updates to the Windo s
operating system. Updates that are applicable to your Windo s version are
do nloaded automatically hen your computer is connected to the
Internet. When updates are do nloaded, 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 Windo s.
Attention: Only use Windo s Update to do nload and install updates.
Updates do nloaded from other sources may include security risks.
Windo s Updates
Table 2. Optional settings
F nctions Descriptions Search by
keywords
Enroll your
fingerprint
For models ith a fingerprint reader, you can enroll your fingerprint for
Windo s sign-in.
Sign-in options
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Windows help information
If the on-screen instructions cannot solve your problem, refer to the follo ing to get the online Windo s help
information.
• Type Get Help or Tips in the Windo s 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 hat you are looking for in the
search box and get search results.
Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager
They are both apps developed by Lenovo. Using either of them, you can:
• Vie 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 hich your computer is purchased, one of the apps may be pre-
installed on your computer. To open it, type its name in the Windo s Search box and select the matched
result. If neither of the apps is pre-installed, you may install one on your o n. Lenovo Vantage is available for
do nload free of charge from the Microsoft Store.
Note: App features are subject to change ith updates and specific features may not be available on all
Lenovo products.
The Novo B tton men
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 Windo s startup options screen
Note: From the Windo s startup options screen, you can then choose to
Start your computer using a recovery drive
Reset your computer
Open advanced options screen
• Open the UEFI diagnostics menu *
* for selected models
Open the Novo B tton men
For Lenovo computers ith a Novo button, you can press the button to open the Novo Button menu.
Step 1. Turn off the computer.
Step 2. Open the LCD screen and press the Novo button.
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Note: Alternatively, turn off the computer. Press Fn and the po er button to open the Novo Button menu.
Interact with yo r comp ter
Keyboard hotkeys
Some keys on the keyboard are printed ith icons. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone
or in combination ith 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 F nction
Mute/Unmute sound.
Decrease/Increase system volume.
Mute/Unmute the microphone.
Increase/Decrease screen brightness.
S itch display devices.
Turn airplane mode on and off.
Open the Windo s Settings app.
Lock the screen.
Display thumbnails of all open apps.
Open the Windo s 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.
Open the Windo s snipping tool.
Play or pause playback of media.
Stop playback of media.
Go the next media file in the playlist or folder.
Go to the previous media file in the playlist or folder.
Turn on/off or adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight.
Note: This hotkey must be used ith the Fn key.
The FnLock switch
The FnLock is a s itch that reverses the default and hidden function of a hotkey. The follo ing table
provides an example of ho the FnLock s itch changes the default function of the F1 key.
FnLock FnLock light Defa lt f nction of the F1 key
On On F1 function
Off Off Mute/Unmute sound
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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 s itch 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 ith function keys (F1 to F12). The hotkey mode is a UEFI/BIOS setting that
changes ho hotkeys (or function keys) are used.
Hotkey mode setting How to se hotkeys How to se f nction keys
Disabled Hold do n the Fn key and press one
of the hotkeys.
Press the function keys directly.
Enabled Press the hotkeys directly. Hold do n the Fn key and press one
of the function keys.
Note: Hotkeys that do not share keys ith function keys are not affected by the hotkey mode setting. They
should al ays be used ith the Fn key.
N meric 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 N mLock key to enable or disable the numeric keypad.
To ch operations s pported by Windows
For computers ith a touch-enabled screen, you can touch the screen directly ith your fingers and interact
ith your computer in a more natural ay. The follo ing table lists frequently used touch operations that are
supported by the Windo s operating system.
To ch operation Used for
Tap
Opening apps, documents, and other functions on the
taskbar or the Start menu
Tap t ice quickly
Opening apps that are pinned on the desktop
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