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Summary of Contents for IdeaPad 3 Series

Page 1: ...User Guide IdeaPad 3 IdeaPad 3i IdeaPad Slim 3 IdeaPad Slim 3i series ...

Page 2: ...ty and Compliance Notices Safety and Warranty Guide Setup Guide First Edition Januarary 2021 Copyright Lenovo 2021 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 GS 35F 05925 ...

Page 3: ... setup utility 18 What is UEFI BIOS setup utility 18 Open the UEFI BIOS setup utility 18 Change the startup sequence 18 Change hotkey mode 18 Enable or disable always on 19 Set passwords in UEFI BIOS setup utility 19 Password types 19 Set administrator password 19 Change or remove administrator password 20 Set user password 20 Enable power on password 20 Set hard disk password 21 Change or remove ...

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Page 5: ...ftware that are not available on all models This guide contains instructions that are based on the Windows 10 operating system These instructions are not applicable if you install and use other operating systems Microsoft makes periodic feature changes to the Windows operating system through Windows Update As a result the operating system related instructions may become outdated Refer to Microsoft...

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Page 7: ...tion 3 Camera cover slider Move the slider to cover or uncover the camera lens Note The camera cover helps you better protect your privacy 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 6 Wireless antennas Send and receive radio waves for the built in wireless LAN local area network and Bluetooth module ...

Page 8: ... sleep mode Finger print reader is available on power button Enroll and read your fingerprint for user authentication 3 Keyboard Enter characters and interact with programs Note The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for changing settings and performing tasks quickly 4 Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse Note The touchpad also supports multi tou...

Page 9: ... and the status of fingerprint reader 3 Numeric keyboard To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key Note If the Num Lock key light is on the numeric keypad is in use 4 Keyboard Enter characters and interact with programs Note The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for changing settings and performing tasks quickly 5 Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functi...

Page 10: ...h as a USB keyboard a USB mouse a USB storage device or a USB printer 4 HDMI connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor such as an HDTV 5 USB C connector Connect external storage or data devices Note An appropriate adapter may be needed for connecting external devices This connector cannot be used to connect external display devices 6 Combo audio jack Connect headphone...

Page 11: ... 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 SD card slot Insert an SD card or a MultiMediaCard MMC into the slot for data transfer or storage 4 USB 2 0 connector Connect USB compatible devices such as a USB keyboard USB mouse USB storage device or USB printer Chapter 1 Meet your computer 5 ...

Page 12: ...Bottom 14 inch models 1 Speakers Produce sound 15 inch and 17 inch models 1 Speakers Produce sound 6 User Guide ...

Page 13: ...city 38 Wh Number of cells 2 Capacity 45 Wh Number of cells 3 Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer right click the Start button and then select System Memory Type On board memory module and Double data rate 4 DDR4 dual in line memory module DIMM Number of slots 1 Secondary storage device Type solid state drive Form factor M 2 2242 2280 Bus PCI Express Screen Size ...

Page 14: ...d to ac power 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 lower 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...

Page 15: ...imum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition 31 3 C 88 F Note When you charge the battery 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 Chapter 1 Meet your computer 9 ...

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Page 17: ...Drive Skype Outlook com and other Microsoft services Settings can be synced If you use your Microsoft account to sign in to multiple Windows enabled devices certain Windows settings can be synced among the devices Switch between a local and a Microsoft account If you are using a local account to sign in to Windows 10 you can switch to use a Microsoft account instead Step 1 Open the Start menu and ...

Page 18: ...ep mode 6 Start button Open the Start menu 7 Windows Search Enter what 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 switch between them 9 Windows notification area Display notifications and status of some features 10 Battery status icon Display power status and change battery or power settings 11 Network icon Co...

Page 19: ... Windows Update Updates downloaded from other sources may include security risks Step 1 Select Start Settings Update Security Step 2 Click Check for updates Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager are apps developed by Lenovo Using wither of the app you can View product information View warranty and support information Run hardware scan and diagnose problems Chang...

Page 20: ...n order to enter a new password Step 1 Select Start Settings Network Internet Wi Fi Step 2 Click Manage known networks Step 3 Click the network name and click Forget Turn airplane mode on and off Airplane mode is a convenient setting to turn all wireless communications of your computer on and off You may need to turn it on when boarding an airplane Step 1 Click the action center icon in the Window...

Page 21: ...ls of all open app Open the Windows Calculator app Open Lenovo Vantage Lenovo PC Manager or an app launch bar Open the Windows snipping tool Play or pause playback of media Stop playback of media Go to the previous media file in the playlist or folder Go to the next media file in the playlist or folder Turn on off or adjust the brightness of the keyboard backlight Note This hotkey must be used wit...

Page 22: ...etting They should always be used with the Fn key Numeric 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 NumLock key to enable or disable the numeric keypad 16 User Guide ...

Page 23: ...ize the life of the battery once the battery is fully charged it must discharge to 94 or lower before it will be allowed to recharge again To extend your battery s lifespan the battery may optimize its full charge capacity based on your usage After prolonged periods of limited use full battery capacity may not be available until you discharge to as low as 20 and recharge completely For more inform...

Page 24: ... UEFI BIOS setup utility This section introduces what is UEFI BIOS and the operations you can perform in its setup utility What is UEFI BIOS setup utility UEFI BIOS is the first program that runs when a computer starts UEFI BIOS initializes hardware components and loads the operating system and other programs Your computer may include a setup program setup utility with which you can change certain...

Page 25: ...enter it to start the setup utility User password The administrator password must be set You can use the user password to start the setup utility Master hard disk password No You must enter it to start the operating system User hard disk password The master hard disk password must be set You can use the user hard disk password to start the operating system Notes All passwords set in the setup util...

Page 26: ...move the administrator password the user password is also removed Set user password You must set the administrator password before you can set the user password The administrator of the setup utility might need to set a user password for use by others Step 1 Open the UEFI BIOS setup utility using the administrator password Step 2 Select Security Set User Password and press Enter Step 3 Enter a pas...

Page 27: ...rd Step 1 Open the UEFI BIOS setup utility Step 2 Select Security Step 3 Change or remove the hard disk password To change or remove master password select Change Master Password and press Enter Note If you remove the master hard disk password the user hard disk password is also removed To change user password select Change User Password and press Enter Note The user hard disk password cannot be r...

Page 28: ...point at any time Step 1 In the Windows 10 search box enter Create a restore point and select the matched result Step 2 Select the System Protection tab and then select Create Note System protection must be turned on for the system drive typically with drive letter C before you can create restore points Select a drive and then select Configure to turn on or disable system protection Restore from a...

Page 29: ... partition from your PC option If you want to free up drive space on your computer select it and then select Delete Otherwise select Finish Use a recovery drive to restore or reset Windows If Windows cannot start you can use a recovery drive created in advance to restore or reset Windows Step 1 Connect the recovery drive to your computer restart your computer and set it to start from the recovery ...

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Page 31: ...til you are certain that all the liquid is dry before turning on your computer CAUTION Do not try to drain out the liquid by turning over the computer If your computer has keyboard drainage holes on the bottom the liquid will be drained out through the holes Where can I get the latest device drivers and UEFI BIOS Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager Lenovo Support Web site at https support lenovo c...

Page 32: ... technicians can also provide service to install or replace the parts under the type of warranty designated for the customer s machine If you intend to install a CRU Lenovo will ship the CRU to you You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU When return is required 1 return instructions a prepaid shipping label and a container will be included with the replacemen...

Page 33: ...enovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative 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 av...

Page 34: ...ervices 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 28 User Guide ...

Page 35: ...k Turn on or turn off Mouse Keys Left Alt Left Shift PrtScn or PrtSc Turn on or turn off High Contrast For more information go to https windows microsoft com and then search using any of the following keywords keyboard shortcuts key combinations shortcut keys Ease of Access Center Ease of Access Center on the Windows operating system enables you to configure your computers to suit their physical a...

Page 36: ...e and send e mails To use Speech Recognition 1 Go to Control Panel and view by Category 2 Click Ease of Access Speech Recognition 3 Follow the on screen instructions Screen reader technologies Screen reader technologies are primarily focused on software program interfaces help systems and various online documents For additional information about screen readers see the following Using PDFs with scr...

Page 37: ...ough a screen reader Each image in the documentation also includes adequate alternative text so that visually impaired users can understand the image when they use a screen reader Ergonomic information Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your individual needs and the kind o...

Page 38: ...note of employing active sitting and taking work breaks Many product solutions are available to help you modify and expand your computer to best suit your needs You can find some of these options at https www lenovo com accessories Explore your options for docking solutions and external products that provide the adjustability and features that you want Questions about vision The visual display scr...

Page 39: ...rature of the bottom surface will remain within an acceptable range as defined in IEC 62368 1 but such temperatures can still be high enough to cause discomfort or harm to the user if directly touched for over 1 minute at a time As such it is recommended that users avoid prolonged direct contact with the bottom of the computer Note Some Lenovo computers include a display that can be rotated 360 de...

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Page 41: ...interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the rece...

Page 42: ...ysical label affixed to it To obtain the FCC ID or IC ID for the factory preinstalled wireless module check the bottom cover for strings directly after FCC ID or IC ID Korea radio frequency compliance statement 무선설비 전파 혼신 사용주파수 2400 2483 5 5725 5825 무선제품해당 해당 무선설비가 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없음 SAR 정보 본 장치는 전파 노출에 대한 가이드라인을 충족합니다 본 장치는 무선 송수신기 입니다 본 장치는 국제 가이드라인으로 권장되는 전파 노출에 대한 제한을 초과하지 않도...

Page 43: ...ht to improve and or modify the products and software programs described in the manuals included with your computer and the content of the manual at any time without additional notice The software interface and function and hardware configuration described in the manuals included with your computer might not match exactly the actual configuration of the computer that you purchase For the configura...

Page 44: ...luded with this product Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice For the latest information or any questions or comments contact or visit the Lenovo Web site https support lenovo com Trademarks Lenovo the Lenovo logo and IdeaPad are trademarks of Lenovo Microsoft Windows Windows Hello OneDrive Outlook Skype Office 365 Direct3D and Cortana are trademarks of the Microsoft group of ...

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