User Guide

1 User GuideIdeaPad 3/IdeaPad 3i/IdeaPad Slim 3/IdeaPad Slim 3i seriesRead this firstBefore 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 GuideFirst 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.

2 GS- this Guide .. iiiChapter 1. Meet your computer.. 1 Front.. 1 Base.. 2 Left.. 4 Right.. 5 Bottom.. 6 Features and specifications.. 7 Statement on USB transfer rate.. 8 Operating environment.. 8 Chapter 2. Get started with your computer.. 11 Get started with Windows 10.. 11 Windows account.. 11 Windows desktop.. 12 Windows Updates.. 13 Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager.. 13 Connect to networks.. 13 Connect to wired networks.. 13 Connect to Wi-Fi networks.. 14 The Novo Button menu.. 14 Open the Novo Button menu.. 14 Interact with your computer.

3 15 Keyboard hotkeys.. 15 Numeric keypad.. 16 Chapter 3. Explore your computer.. 17 Manage power.. 17 Check the battery status.. 17 Charge the battery.. 17 Set power button behavior.. 17A power plan.. 17 Change or create a power plan.. 18 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 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.

4 19 Change or remove administrator password.. 20 Set user password.. 20 Enable power-on password.. 20 Set hard disk password.. 21 Change or remove hard disk password.. 21 Reset or restore Windows.. 21 Windows 10 recovery options.. 21 Windows System Restore.. 22 Reset Windows.. 22 Create a recovery drive.. 23 Use a recovery drive to restore or reset Windows.. 23 Chapter 4. Help and support.. 25 Frequently asked questions.. 25 Self-help resources.. 25 What is a CRU?.. 26 CRUs for your product model.. 26 Call Lenovo.. 27 Before you contact Lenovo.

5 27 Lenovo Customer Support Center.. 27 Purchase additional services.. 28 Appendix A. Accessibility and ergonomic information.. 29 Appendix B. Compliance information.. 35 Appendix C. Notices and trademarks.. 37 Copyright Lenovo 2021iiiUser GuideAbout 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 nameMachine type (MT)IdeaPad 3 14 ALC682KT IdeaPad 3 14 ITL682H7 IdeaPad 3 15 ALC682KU IdeaPad 3 15 ITL682H8 IdeaPad 3 17 ALC682KV IdeaPad 3 17 ITL682H9 This Guide may contain information about accessories, features, and software that are not available on all models.

6 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 resources for the latest information. The content of the Guide is subject to change without notice. To obtain the latest version, go to https:// Copyright Lenovo 2021iiiivUser GuideChapter 1.

7 Meet your computerFront1. MicrophonesCapture or record sound and Camera Capture still and moving images for taking photos, recording videos, and video chatting. Capture your face images for face authentication. Note:Use Windows Hello to enroll your face for face Camera cover sliderMove the slider to cover or uncover the camera lens. Note:The camera cover helps you better protect your Camera lightIf the light is on, the camera is in ScreenDisplay text, graphics, and videos. Selected models support multi- touch Wireless antennasSend and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless LAN (local area network) and Bluetooth module.

8 Note:The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. Copyright Lenovo 20211 Base14 inch models:1. Power light/Finger print reader* lightThe light shows power status of the computer and the status of fingerprint Power button/Finger print reader*Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer into sleep mode. Finger print reader* is available on power button. Enroll and read your fingerprint for user authentication. 3. KeyboardEnter characters and interact with programs. Note:The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for changing settings and performing tasks TouchpadPerform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.

9 Note:The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.* for selected models2 User Guide15 inch and 17 inch models: 1. Power button/Finger print reader*Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer into sleep mode. Finger print reader* is available on power button. Enroll and read your fingerprint for user authentication. 2. Power light/Finger print reader* lightThe light shows power status of the computer and the status of fingerprint Numeric keyboardTo 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 KeyboardEnter characters and interact with programs.

10 Note:The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for changing settings and performing tasks TouchpadPerform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. Note:The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.* for selected modelsChapter your computer3 Left1. Power connectorConnect to power with the included power cord and ac power Charging lightIndicate 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 power3.