Lenovo 15IMHg05 User manual

User Guide
Lenovo Legion 7 (15″, 05)

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
follo ing:
• Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 27
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (March 2020)
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Contents
Abo t this g ide . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 8
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2. Get started with yo r
comp ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Get started ith Windo s 10 . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windo s account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windo s desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager . . . . 11
Connect to net orks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to ired net orks . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to Wi-Fi net orks. . . . . . . . . 11
The Novo Button menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Open the Novo Button menu . . . . . . . . 12
Interact ith your computer . . . . . . . . . . 12
Keyboard hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 3. Explore yo r comp ter . . 15
Manage po er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 15
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Set po er button behavior. . . . . . . . . 15
Change or create a po er plan . . . . . . . 15
Set performance mode . . . . . . . . . . 15
Change settings in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . 16
What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . 16
Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 16
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 16
Change hotkey mode. . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enable or disable al ays-on . . . . . . . . 17
Set pass ords in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . 17
Pass ord types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Set administrator pass ord . . . . . . . . 17
Change or remove administrator pass ord . . 18
Set user pass ord . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Enable po er-on pass ord . . . . . . . . 18
Set hard disk pass ord . . . . . . . . . . 18
Change or remove hard disk pass ord . . . . 19
Reset or restore Windo s . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Windo s 10 recovery options . . . . . . . 19
Windo s System Restore . . . . . . . . . 20
Reset Windo s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Create a recovery drive . . . . . . . . . . 20
Use a recovery drive to restore or reset
Windo s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . 24
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 25
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 25
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 26
Appendix A. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Appendix B. Accessibility and
ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 39
Appendix C. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Appendix D. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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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)
Lenovo Legion 7 15IMH05 81YT
Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHg05 81YU
• 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 10 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. Camera Capture still and moving images for taking photos, recording videos,
and video chatting.
2. Camera cover slider Move the slider to cover or uncover the camera lens.
Note: The camera cover helps you better protect your privacy.
3. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use.
4. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos.
5. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice.
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Base
1. Charging light Indicate hether the computer is connected to ac po er.
• Solid hite: Connected to ac po er; battery capacity 80%–100%
• Solid amber: Connected to ac po er; battery capacity 1%–80%
• Off: Not connected to ac po er
2. Wireless antennas Send and receive radio aves for the built-in ireless LAN (local area
net ork) and Bluetooth module.
Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.
3. Po er light • Solid red: The computer is in performance mode.
• Solid hite: The computer is in balance mode.
• Solid blue: The computer is in quiet mode.
• Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.
• Off: The computer is turned off or in hibernation mode.
4. Po er button Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer into
sleep mode.
5. Numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
Note: If the Num Lock light is on, the numeric keypad is in use.
6. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.
Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.
7. Keyboard Enter characters and interact ith programs.
Note: The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for
changing settings and performing tasks quickly.
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Left
1. Ventilation slots (outlet) Maintain the outgoing airflo to dissipate internal heat.
Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Other ise, the computer
might overheat.
2. ThunderboltTM 3 connector Connect to an external display, storage, or data devices.
Note: An appropriate adapter may be needed for connecting external
devices.
3. USB-CTM connector Connect to an external display, storage, or data devices.
Note: An appropriate adapter may be needed for connecting external
devices.
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.
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Right
1. 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.
2. 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 from ithin that soft are.
3. Ventilation slots (outlet) Maintain the outgoing airflo to dissipate internal heat.
Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Other ise, the computer
might overheat.
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Rear
1. Ventilation slots (outlet) Maintain the outgoing airflo to dissipate internal heat.
Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Other ise, the computer might overheat.
2. HDMITM connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.
3. USB (3.2 Gen 2) Type-A
connector (2)
Connect to a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB
storage device, or a USB printer.
4. Ethernet connector Connect to a local area net ork (LAN).
5. Po er connector Connect to po er ith the included po er cord and ac po er adapter.
6. Mini security-lock slot Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security
cable lock.
Note: The slot supports cable locks that conform to the Kensington MicroSaver® lock
standards (using T-BarTM locking technology) or MiniSaver® lock standards (using
CleatTM locking technology). You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and
implementing the locking device and security feature. Lenovo makes no comments,
judgments, or arranties about the function, quality, or performance of the locking
device and security feature. Cable locks for your product are available from Lenovo at
https://smartfind.lenovo.com/.
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Bottom
1. Ventilation slots(inlet) Maintain the incoming airflo to dissipate internal heat.
Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Other ise, the computer
might overheat.
2. Speakers Produce sound.
3. Bottom light The bottom light is on by default hen the computer is turned on. To
adjust bottom light, do one of the follo ings:
• Use hotkeys.
– Press Fn, then press to change lighting effect.
– Press Fn, then press to increase light brightness.
– Press Fn, then press to decrease light brightness or to turn
off the light.
• Use iCUE App. In Windo s 10 search box, type iCUE, enter iCUE
indo and adjust the settings.
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Feat res and specifications
Dimensions • Width: 359.06 mm (14.14 inches)
• Depth: 259.28 mm (10.21 inches)
• Thickness: 19.95 mm (0.79 inches)
ac po er adapter • Input: 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz
• Output: 20 V dc, 11.5 A
• Po er: 230W
Battery pack • Capacity: 80 Wh
• Number of cells: 4
Microprocessor To vie the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start button and then
select System.
Memory • Type: Double data rate 4（DDR4）
• Number of slots: 2
Storage device • Type: M.2 solid-state drive
• Form factor
– 2242*
– 2280
• Bus: PCI Express
Screen • Size: 396.24 mm (15.6 inches)
• Display resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels
Keyboard • Function keys
• Hotkeys
• Numeric keypad
• Keyboard backlight
To learn more about adjusting the keyboard backlight, go to https://support.lenovo.com/
solutions/legion_7_15_fn to atch the instructional video.
Connectors and slots • Po er connector
• Combo audio jack
• Ethernet connector
• USB (3.2 Gen 2) Type-A connector × 2
• USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector × 1 ( ith Al ays-On function)
• USB-C connector
– Support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps for USB 3.2 Gen 1
– Support DisplayPort 1.4
• Thunderbolt 3 connector
– Support data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.2 Gen 2
– Support data transfer rates up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3
– Support DisplayPort 1.4
• HDMI connector
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Security features • Mini security-lock slot
• UEFI/BIOS pass ords
– Administrator pass ord
– User pass ord
– Master hard disk pass ord
– User hard disk pass ord
Wireless features • Bluetooth
• Wireless LAN
* for selected models
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).
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
3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20
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
Get started with Windows 10
Learn the basics of Windo s 10 and start orking ith it right a ay. For more information about Windo s
10, see the Windo s help information.
Windows acco nt
You must create at least one account to use the Windo s operating system. It can be either a local account
or a Microsoft account.
Local acco nts
A local account is created on a particular Windo s-enabled device and it can only be used on that device. It
is recommended that you set a pass ord for each local account to prevent unauthorized access to the
device.
Microsoft acco nts
A Microsoft account is a user account that you use to sign in to Microsoft soft are and services. If you use
Microsoft services like OneDrive, Outlook.com, Xbox Live, Office 365, and Skype, you might already have
one. If you don't have it, you can create one for free.
There are t o main benefits of using a Microsoft account:
• Sign in only once. If you use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windo s 10, you don’t need to sign in again
to use OneDrive, Skype, Outlook.com, and other Microsoft services.
• Settings can be synced. If you use your Microsoft account to sign in to multiple Windo s-enabled
devices, certain Windo s settings can be synced among the devices.
Switch between a local and a Microsoft acco nt
If you are using a local account to sign in to Windo s 10, you can s itch to use a Microsoft account instead.
Step 1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Acco nts.
Step 2. Select Sign in with a Microsoft acco nt instead.
Step 3. If you already have a Microsoft account, enter the account name and pass ord to sign in.
Other ise, select Create one to create a ne Microsoft account.
Note: The device must have Internet access the first time you use a Microsoft account on that
device.
If you ant to s itch back to use a local account, open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Acco nts ➙
Sign in with a local acco nt instead.
Add additional ser acco nts
Your user account must be of the “Administrator” type to add additional user accounts to Windo s.
Add additional user accounts if you need to share your computer ith family members or other users.
Step 1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Acco nts ➙ Family & other sers.
Step 2. Select Add someone else to this PC.
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Note: To add family members, you need to sign in ith a Microsoft account.
Step 3. Set the user name and pass ord for the user account.
Windows desktop
1. Acco nt Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out of the
current account.
2. Doc ments Open the Doc ments folder, a default folder to save your received
files.
3. Pict res Open the Pict res folder, a default folder to save your received
pictures.
4. Settings Open Settings.
5. Power Shut do n, restart, or put the computer into sleep mode.
6. Start b tton Open the Start menu.
7. Windows Search Enter hat you are looking for in the search box and get search
results from your computer and the Web.
8. Task View Display all opened apps and s itch bet een them.
9. Windows notification area Display notifications and status of some features.
10. Battery stat s icon Display po er status and change battery or po er settings.
11. Network icon Connect to an available ireless net ork and display the net ork
status. When connected to a ired net ork, the icon changes to .
12. Action center Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to
some features.
Open the Start men
• Click the Start button.
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• Press the Windo s logo key on the keyboard.
Open Control Panel
• Open the Start menu and select Windows System ➙ Control Panel.
• Use Windo s Search.
Open an app
• Open the Start menu and select the app you ant to open.
• Use Windo s Search.
Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager
Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager is soft are developed by Lenovo. Using the soft are, you can:
• Vie product information
• Vie arranty and support information
• Run hard are scan and diagnose problems
• Change hard are settings
• Update Windo s, drivers, and UEFI/BIOS
Lenovo Vantage or PC Manager may be pre-installed on your computer. To open it, enter the soft are name
in Windo s Search and select the matched result.
Note: If Lenovo Vantage is not pre-installed, you can do nload it from Microsoft Store.
Connect to networks
Your computer helps you connect to the orld through a ired or ireless net ork.
Connect to wired networks
If your computer includes an Ethernet (RJ-45) connector, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your
computer to a ired net ork.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
If your computer includes a ireless adapter, you can connect your computer to Wi-Fi net orks.
Step 1. Click the net ork icon in the Windo s notification area. A list of nearby net orks is displayed.
Note: If no net ork is displayed, check to ensure that the airplane mode is not turned on.
Step 2. Select a net ork and click Connect. Provide security key if prompted.
Note: The net ork key is usually managed by the net ork administrator.
Forget a Wi-Fi network
Windo s saves a list of Wi-Fi net orks you have connected to, along ith their pass ords and other
settings. By doing this, your computer is automatically connected hen it is in the range of a previously
connected net ork. Ho ever, if the net ork pass ord has been changed, you need to forget the net ork in
order to enter a ne pass ord.
Step 1. Select Start ➙ Settings ➙ Network & Internet ➙ Wi-Fi.
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Step 2. Click Manage known networks.
Step 3. Click the net ork name and click Forget.
T rn airplane mode on and off
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.
Step 1. Click the action center icon in the Windo s notification area.
Step 2. Click the Airplane mode icon to turn it on or off.
Note: Click Expand if you cannot find the airplane mode icon.
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
From the Windo s startup options screen, you can then choose to
• Continue: Exit and continue to Windo s 10
• Use a device: Use a USB drive, net ork connection or Windo s recovery DVD
• Troubleshoot: Reset your computer or see advanced options
• Turn off your PC
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.
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.
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Hotkey F nction
S itch 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 all open apps.
Open the Windo s Calculator app.
Open the Windo s Snipping Tool app.
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.
Adjust keyboard backlight effect.
Note: This hotkey must be used ith the Fn key.
Increase/Decrease the keyboard backlight brightness or turn on/turn off the
keyboard backlight.
Note: This hotkey must be used ith the Fn key.
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. Pressing Fn+ESC can also turn hotkey mode on or off.
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.
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