Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i User manual

User Guide
Yoga Pro 7i (14.5″, 8) and Yoga Pro 7 (14.5″, 8)

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that ou read and understand the
following:
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (January 2023)
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Contents
A out this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 8
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Avoid constant bod contact with specific hot
sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Laser safet for the ToF sensor . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Work with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Windows help information . . . . . . . . . 12
Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager . . . . 12
The Novo Button menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Open the Novo Button menu . . . . . . . . 12
Interact with our computer . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hotke s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Touch operations supported b Windows . . . 14
Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 17
Intelligent features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Customize intelligent features in Lenovo
Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
E e Care Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Smart Ke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Gesture Controls (Touch screen/Touchpad) . . 18
Presence Detection . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Super Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Smart Noise Cancelling . . . . . . . . . . 18
Smart Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rechargeable batter pack . . . . . . . . 18
Set power button behavior. . . . . . . . . 20
A power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
S stem operation modes . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjustable displa refresh rate . . . . . . . 21
Change settings in UEFI/BIOS setup utilit . . . . 21
What is UEFI/BIOS setup utilit . . . . . . . 21
Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utilit . . . . . . 21
Select boot devices . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Change hotke mode . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Enable or disable alwa s-on . . . . . . . . 22
Enable or disable Flip to Start . . . . . . . 22
Set passwords in UEFI/BIOS setup utilit . . . . . 22
Password t pes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set administrator password . . . . . . . . 23
Change or remove administrator password . . 23
Set user password . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Enable power-on password . . . . . . . . 24
Set hard disk password . . . . . . . . . . 24
Change or remove hard disk password . . . . 24
Chapter 4. Help and support . . . . . 27
Frequentl asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 27
How do I partition m storage drive . . . . . 27
What should I do if m computer stops
responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
What should I do if I spill liquid on the
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Where can I get the latest device drivers and
UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Wh does m screen brightness change
constantl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Wh does m computer start automaticall
when I open the lid . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
What is a CRU? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
CRUs for our product model . . . . . . . . . 29
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Before ou contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 29
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 30
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 30
Appendix A. Function descriptions
for Lenovo hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . 31
Appendix B. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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A out this guide
• This guide applies to Lenovo product model(s) listed below. Illustrations in this guide ma look slightl
different from our product model.
Model name Machine type (MT)
Yoga Pro 7 14IRH8 82Y7
Yoga Pro 7 14ARP8 83AU
Yoga Pro 7 14APH8 82Y8
• For further compliance information, refer to the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/generic_notices.
• This guide ma contain information about accessories, features, and software that are not available on all
models.
• This guide contains instructions that are based on the Windows operating s stem. These instructions are
not applicable if ou install and use other operating s stems.
• Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating s stem through Windows Update.
As a result, the operating s stem related instructions ma become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the latest information.
• The content of the guide is subject to change without notice. To obtain the latest version, go to
https://support.lenovo.com.
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer
Front
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1 Microphones Capture or record sound and voice.
2Ambient light sensor (ALS) Detect the ambient lighting and adjust the brightness of
the screen and ke board automaticall .
Note: To turn off the automatic brightness adjustment,
t pe displa settings in the Windows search box and then
press Enter.
3 Infrared LED Emit infrared light for face authentication.
4Camera • Capture still and moving images for taking photos,
recording videos, and video chatting.
• Capture our face images for face authentication.
Note: Use Windows Hello to enroll our face for face
authentication.
5Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use.
6Time of flight (ToF) sensor Detect human presence in front of the computer for
facilitating zero touch and other convenient features. See
“Laser safet for the ToF sensor” on page 9.
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Item Controls & Connectors Description
7Screen Displa text, graphics, and videos. Selected models
support multi-touch function.
8 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
bod (< 20 cm), ou can find the Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR) values in the Setup Guide that comes with
our computer.
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Base
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1Speakers Produce sound.
2 Ke board Enter characters and interact with programs.
Note: The ke board also includes hotke s and function
ke s for changing settings and performing tasks quickl .
3 Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional
mouse.
Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.
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Left
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1 HDMI™ connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video
monitor, such as an HDTV.
2Multi-purpose USB T pe-C® connector This multi-purpose connector can be used to connect:
• devices that utilize the USB data transfer technolog ,
and
• displa devices
Note: When connecting displa devices, ou need to
use appropriate cables and adapters (if needed)
according to the connection capabilities of the displa
device.
• USB4® enabled device *
Notes:
• If the connector is Thunderbolt™ 4 enabled, it is
marked with and when connected with a
Thunderbolt 4 enabled device, data transfer ma be
established in Thunderbolt mode.
• If the connector is marked with , it is designed as the
primar power input connector.
3Charging light Indicate whether the computer is connected to ac power.
• Solid white: Connected to ac power; batter capacit
91%–100%
• Solid amber: Connected to ac power; batter capacit
1%–90%
• Off: Not connected to ac power
* for selected models
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Right
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1Camera switch Turn the camera on or off.
2 Power light Indicate the power and batter status of the computer.
• On: The computer is turned on.
• Blinking fast: The computer is turned on; batter
charge percentage 1% - 20%.
• Blinking slowl : The computer is in sleep mode.
• Off: The computer is turned off or in hibernation mode.
3 Power button Press the button to turn on the computer or put the
computer into sleep mode.
Note: You can turn on the computer b flipping open the
LCD screen if Flip to Start is enabled.
4Combo audio jack Connect headphones or headsets with a 3.5 mm (0.14
inch), 4-pole plug.
Note: This jack does not support standalone external
microphones. If ou use headsets, choose one with a
single plug.
5USB (3.2 Gen 1) T pe-A connector (alwa s-
on)
The alwa s-on connector can charge external devices
when the computer is turned off, in sleep or hibernation
mode. The alwa s-on function can be turned on or off in
the UEFI/BIOS setup utilit .
Note: If Lenovo Vantage is pre-installed on our
computer, ou can also set alwa s-on function within that
software.
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Bottom
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1 Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the
computer might overheat.
2Speakers Produce sound.
3 Novo button hole Press the Novo Button to open the Novo Button menu.
From the menu, ou can choose to open the UEFI/BIOS
setup utilit , the Boot menu, or the Windows startup
options screen.
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Features and specifications
Specifications Descriptions
Dimensions • Width: 325.50 mm (12.81 inches)
• Depth: 224.49 mm (8.84 inches)
• Thickness
– Thinnest: 15.60 mm (0.61 inches)
– Thickest: 17.95 mm (0.71 inches)
ac power adapter • Input: 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz
• Maximum output: 20 V dc, 5 A/20 V dc, 7 A
• Maximum power: 100 W/140 W
Batter pack • Capacit : 73 Wh
• Number of cells: 4
Note: The batter capacit is the t pical or average capacit as measured in a specific test
environment. Capacities measured in other environments ma differ but are no lower than the
rated capacit (see product label).
Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of our computer, t pe s stem information in the
Windows search box and then press Enter.
Memor • T pe:
– LPDDR5
– LPDDR5x *
• Number of ph sical slots: 0
Storage device • T pe: solid-state drive
• Form factor: M.2 (2242 or 2280)
• Bus: PCI Express
Screen • Size: 368.3 mm (14.5 inches)
• Displa resolution
– 3072 × 1929 pixels
– 2560 × 1600 pixels
Ke board • Function ke s
• Hotke s
• Ke board backlight
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Specifications Descriptions
Connectors and slots • Combo audio jack
• USB T pe-A connector (with Alwa s-On function)
– Supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps for USB 3.2 Gen 1
– Provides power output up to 5 V and 1.5 A
• Multi-purpose USB T pe-C connector × 2
– Supports maximum signaling rate of 41.25 Gbps in Thunderbolt mode *
– Supports maximum signaling rate of 40 Gbps *
– Supports SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps
– Supports Displa Port Alt Mode (Displa Port 1.4 compliant)
– Supports power output up to 15 W (5 V, 3 A)
– Supports USB Power Deliver
• HDMI connector
– Supports 4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1
Note: Data rates and performance ratings are dependent on connected devices and cables if
the are used. For Displa Port connection through a USB T pe-C connector, the listed
maximum output capacit is onl available on external displa s with a Displa Port, a Mini
Displa Port, or a USB T pe-C connector that supports Displa Port Alternate Mode. For
connections using a converter or an adapter, the actual output resolution ma be lower.
Securit • UEFI/BIOS passwords
– Administrator password
– User password
– Master hard disk password
– User hard disk password
Network Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combo adapter
* for selected models
Statement on USB transfer rate
Depending on man factors such as the processing capabilit of the host and peripheral devices, file
attributes, and other factors related to s stem configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer
rate using the various USB connectors on this device will var and will be slower than the data rate listed
below for each corresponding device.
USB device Data rate (G it/s)
3.2 Gen 1 5
3.2 Gen 2 10
USB4 Gen 3 × 2 40
Operating environment
Maximum altitude (without pressurization)
3048 m (10 000 ft)
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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 ou charge the batter , 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)
Avoid constant ody contact with specific hot sections
CAUTION:
When the computer is operating, it should e placed on a hard and flat surface with its ottom area
not in contact with user’s are skin. Under normal operating conditions, the temperature of the
ottom surface will remain within an accepta le range as defined in IEC 62368-1, ut such
temperatures can still e high enough to cause discomfort or harm to the user if directly touched for
over one minute at a time. As such, it is recommended that users avoid prolonged direct contact with
the ottom of the computer.
Laser safety for the ToF sensor
This device is classified as a Class 1 laser product per EN/IEC 6 825-1:2 14. This device complies with FDA
performance standards for laser products except for conformance with IEC 6 825-1 Ed. 3, as described in
Laser Notice No. 56, dated Ma 8, 2019.
CAUTION:
This device contains a laser that could e damaged during repair or disassem ly, which could result
in hazardous exposure to infrared laser emissions. There are no user servicea le parts with the
device. Do not attempt to disassem le or service the device.
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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer
Work with Windows
The following table contains Windows frequentl used settings. You can learn the basics and start working
with Windows right awa .
To configure settings, t pe the corresponding ke words in the Windows search box and select the best
match. Follow the on-screen instructions to customize settings.
Table 1. Basic settings
Functions Descriptions Search y
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, ou can connect our 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 our computer ma support different
standards. For some countries or regions, use of 802.11ax ma be disabled
according to local regulations.
Wi-Fi
Airplane mode Airplane mode is a convenient setting to turn all wireless communications of
our computer on and off. You ma need to turn it on when boarding an
airplane.
Airplane mode
Night light mode Night light is a switch in Windows that ou can turn on and off. When it is
turned on, our screen shows warmer colors and the amount of emitted
blue light is reduced. Enabling night light reduces the chances of developing
e e fatigue or e e strain.
Note: For more guidance on reducing e e fatigue or e e strain, go to
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/visual-fatigue.
Night light
Adjust color
temperature
If night light mode is turned on, ou 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 s stem. These computers are tested with night light turned on
and color temperature set to 48 or greater.
Night light
Windows
Updates
Microsoft periodicall releases feature and securit updates to the Windows
operating s stem. Updates that are applicable to our Windows version are
downloaded automaticall when our computer is connected to the
Internet. When updates are downloaded, ou are prompted to restart the
computer to install these updates. You can also manuall check if there are
available updates for the installed version of Windows.
Attention: Onl use Windows Update to download and install updates.
Updates downloaded from other sources ma include securit risks.
Windows Updates
Table 2. Optional settings
Functions Descriptions Search y
keywords
Set up face
recognition
For models with a Windows Hello-compatible infrared camera, ou can set
up face recognition to sign in with our face.
Sign-in options
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Windows help information
If the on-screen instructions cannot solve our problem, refer to the following to get the online Windows help
information.
• T pe Get Help or Tips in the Windows search box and then press Enter. When the app opens, t pe the
problem description and select the matched result.
• Visit Microsoft support Web site: https://support.microsoft.com. Enter what ou are looking for in the
search box and get search results.
Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager
The are both apps developed b Lenovo. Using either of them, ou can:
• View product information and s stem status
• Manage and change device settings
• Check for and perform s stem update
Note: This feature is onl available on Lenovo Vantage. In Lenovo PC Manager, ou can check for and
perform driver update.
Depending on the countr or region in which our computer is purchased, one of the apps ma be pre-
installed on our computer. To open it, t pe its name in the Windows Search box and select the matched
result. If neither of the apps is pre-installed, ou ma install one on our 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 ma not be available on all
Lenovo products.
The Novo Button menu
The Novo Button menu can be displa ed before the operating s stem starts. From the menu, ou can
choose to
• Open the BIOS/UEFI setup utilit
• Open the boot device selection menu
• Open the Windows startup options screen
Note: From the Windows startup options screen, ou can then choose to
Start our computer using a recover drive
Reset our computer
Open advanced options screen
Open the Novo Button menu
For Lenovo computers with a Novo button, ou 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.
Note: Alternativel , turn off the computer. Press Fn and the power button to open the Novo Button menu.
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Interact with your computer
Hotkeys
Look at the top row of the ke board of our Lenovo computer and ou’ll find ke s with printed icons. These
ke s are called hotke s and the provide shortcuts to functions that ou’ll use frequentl . The function that
each hotke provides is denoted b the icon printed on the ke .
Hotke s share ke s with function ke s (F1–F12) and other ke s. Depending on the FnLock setting, ou use
hotke functions b pressing the ke directl or in combination with the Fn ke .
Note: The FnLock switch does not appl to hotke s not found in the first row of the ke board. To use these
hotke s, alwa s hold down the Fn ke while pressing the ke .
Figure 1. Location of the Fn key
Related topics
Appendix A “Function descriptions for Lenovo hotke s” on page 31
The FnLock switch
The FnLock is an electronic switch that affects how ou use hotke functions. To turn it on and off, press Fn
+ Esc.
Note: The Esc ke is in the upper left corner of the ke board. It has an LED that indicates the status of the
FnLock switch.
Figure 2. Locations of the FnLock key and the Fn key
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A Lenovo ke board usuall contains hotke s in the top row. These hotke s share ke s with the function ke s
(F1–F12) and other ke s. For these dual-function ke s, the icons or characters denoting the primar functions
are printed on top of the icons and characters denoting the secondar functions.
• A: an icon or character denoting the primar function
• B: an icon or character denoting the secondar function
Figure 3. The layout of a dual-function key
Table 3. 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 Primar function Secondar function
On Enabled Secondar function Primar function
Touch operations supported y Windows
For computers with a touch-enabled screen, ou can touch the screen directl with our fingers and interact
with our computer in a more natural wa . The following table lists frequentl used touch operations that are
supported b the Windows operating s stem.
Touch operation Used for
Tap
Opening apps, documents, and other functions on the
taskbar or the Start menu
Tap twice quickl
Opening apps that are pinned on the desktop
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