User Guide Lenovo Legion 5 (15″, 7)
Read this first Before 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 Guide First Edition (January 2022) © Copyright Lenovo 2022. 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. GS35F-05925.
Contents About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . Operating environment . . . . . . . . . Avoid constant body contact with specific hot sections . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About 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 name Machine type (MT) Legion 5 15IAH7H 82RB Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H Legion 5 15IAH7 82RC Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7 Legion 5 15ARH7H 82RD Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H Legion 5 15ARH7 82RE Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7 • For further compliance information, refer to the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at https:// pcsupport.lenovo.
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front 1. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice. 2. Camera Capture still and moving images for taking photos, recording videos, and video conferencing. 3. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use. 4. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos.
Base 1. Charging light Indicate 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 power 2. Power light Indicate the power status of the computer. The color of the power light also reflects the currently activated operation mode. Refer to “Set operation mode” on page 16 for how to switch operation modes. • Solid on: The computer is turned on.
6. 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 body (< 20 cm), you can find the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values in the Setup Guide that comes with your computer. 7. Keyboard Enter characters and interact with programs.
Left Figure 1. Left-side view—Legion 5 15IAH7H, Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H, Legion 5 15IAH7 and Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7 Figure 2. Left-side view—Legion 5 15ARH7H, Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H, Legion 5 15ARH7 and Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7 1. Ventilation slots (outlet) Maintain the outgoing airflow to dissipate internal heat. Attention: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer may overheat. 2.
4. Multi-function USB port This port utilizes the USB Type-C connector and can be used for: • Connecting USB data devices. • Connecting display devices. 5. Speaker Produces sound. Chapter 1.
Right 1. Speaker Produces sound. 2. Combo audio jack Connect to headphones or headsets with 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 with a single plug. 3. Camera switch Disable or re-enable the camera. 4.
Rear 1. Ventilation slots (outlet) Maintain the outgoing airflow to dissipate internal heat. Attention: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer may overheat. 2. Ethernet connector Connect to a local area network (LAN). 3. Multi-function USB port This port utilizes the USB Type-C connector and can be used for: • Connecting USB data devices. • Connecting display devices. Note: This port also supports USB Power Delivery and can be used as a secondary power input connector.
Features and specifications Dimensions • Width: 358.8 mm (14.13 inches) • Depth: 262.35 mm (10.33 inches) • Thickness – Legion 5 15ARH7H, Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7H, Legion 5 15IAH7H and Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H – Thinnest: 19.99 mm (0.79 inches) – Thickest: 24.05 mm (0.95 inches) – Legion 5 15ARH7, Lenovo Legion 5 15ARH7, Legion 5 15IAH7 and Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7 – Thinnest: 19.99 mm (0.79 inches) – Thickest: 22.75 mm (0.
Connectors and slots • Power connector • Combo audio jack • Ethernet connector • HDMI 2.1 connector • USB Standard-A connector × 2 – Supports SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps and backwards compatible with USB 2.0. – Power output up to 5V and 0.9 A • USB Standard-A connector (with Always-On function) – Power output up to 5 V and 2 A • USB Type-C connector (rear) – Power input up to 20 V and 6.75 A – Power output up to 5 V and 3 A – DisplayPort 1.
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 will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device. USB device Data rate (Gbit/s) 3.2 Gen 1 5 3.
Chapter 2. Get started with your computer Work with Windows The following table contains Windows frequently used settings. You can learn the basics and start working with Windows right away. To configure settings, type the corresponding keywords in the Windows search box and select the best match. Follow the on-screen instructions to customize settings. Table 1.
• Visit Microsoft support Web site: https://support.microsoft.com. Enter what 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: • View 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.
Keyboard hotkeys Hotkeys are dual-function keys with an icon printed on the key. The icons indicate the hidden functions of the hotkeys. To use the hidden function, hold down the Fn key. Hotkey Function Mute/Unmute sound. Decrease/Increase system volume. Mute/Unmute the microphone. Increase/Decrease screen brightness. Switch display devices. Turn airplane mode on and off. Display an app launcher for quick access to Lenovo apps and services.
The FnLock switch The FnLock is a switch that reverses the default and hidden function of a hotkey. The FnLock switch shares the ESC key (in the upper left corner of the keyboard). To turn it on or off, press Fn + ESC. The following table provides an example of how the FnLock switch changes the default function of the F1 key. FnLock FnLock light Default function of the F1 key Off Off F1 function * On On Mute/Unmute sound * The F1 function is application-dependent.
Chapter 3. Explore your computer Manage power Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency. Check the battery status The battery status icon or is in the Windows notification area. You can check the battery status, view the current power plan, and access battery settings quickly. Click the battery status icon to display the percentage of battery power remaining and change the power mode. A warning message is displayed when the battery is low.
electrical hazard. In many countries and regions, manufacturers or importers of electric chargers can submit their products to a certification authority or approved and recognized testing laboratories. Such a product usually carries a mark if it was tested to pass relevant quality and safety standards. For some countries and regions, this certification process is even mandatory.
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 UEFI/BIOS settings. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility Step 1. Turn on or restart the computer. Step 2. Press F2 repeatedly. Step 3. On the welcome screen, select More Settings. Enable or disable Fool Proof Fn Ctrl Step 1.
Password type Pre-requisite Usage Administrator password No You must 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.
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 password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press Enter. The user password must be different from the administrator password. Step 4.
Change or remove hard disk password 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 removed separately. Step 4.
Chapter 4. Help and support Frequently asked questions How do I partition my storage drive? Refer to https://support.lenovo.com/solutions/ht503851 What should I do if my computer stops responding. Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. Then restart the computer. 1. Carefully unplug the ac power adapter and turn off the computer immediately. The more quickly you stop the current from passing through the computer the more likely you will reduce damage from short circuits.
Resources How to access? Use Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager to: • Download and install the latest drivers and firmware. • Configure hardware settings Use Windows Search. • Diagnose computer hardware problems. • Check the computer warranty status. Product documentation: • Generic Safety and Compliance Notices 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com. • Safety and Warranty Guide 2. Detect your computer or select computer model manually. • Setup Guide • This User Guide 3.
CRUs for your product model The table below lists the CRUs and CRU types that are defined for your product model. Part Self-service CRU Power cord X ac power adapter X Optional-service CRU Notes: • CRU replacement instruction is provided in one or more of the following publications and are available from Lenovo at any time upon your request.
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 available to provide the applicable level of service.
Appendix A. Notices and trademarks Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary.
