LENOVO LEGION PRO 5 16IAX10 (01) PDF DOCUMENT

The front of the LENOVO LEGION PRO 5 16IAX10 includes the following components:

The microphones on the LENOVO LEGION PRO 5 16IAX10 are the PC’s built-in sound input devices. They capture your voice and ambient sound and convert them into digital form. Microphones are essential components when you use your PC for video conferencing or voice recording.

The built-in camera on the LENOVO LEGION PRO 5 16IAX10 captures visible light and converts it to digital signals. It is used for video recordings and video conferencing.

The camera light indicates whether the camera is activated.

The screen of the built-in display on the LENOVO LEGION PRO 5 16IAX10 is where text, graphics, and videos are displayed.

Press the power button to turn on your LENOVO LEGION PRO 5 16IAX10.

Note: By default, on a Windows PC, pressing the power button when the PC is turned on will put the PC into sleep mode.

The power light indicates the current power state of the LENOVO LEGION PRO 5 16IAX10: whether it is powered on, powered off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.

The color of the power light can indicate the active operation mode of your LENOVO LEGION PRO 5 16IAX10.

Keyboard: The keyboard is the primary input device for the LENOVO LEGION PRO 5 16IAX10, designed for typing characters. It also includes shortcut keys that enhance productivity when interacting with the PC, applications, and the Windows operating system.

Touchpad: The touchpad is the PC’s built-in pointing device, providing the basic functionality of an external mouse. You can slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen and tap or double-tap to select or execute a screen item. It also supports Windows multi-finger gestures.

Antennas: The antennas transmit and receive radio waves to allow data to be transferred between your PC and a Wi-Fi network device or a Bluetooth device. The antennas are hidden inside the PC.

The charging light indicates whether the PC is plugged into an electrical outlet. When plugged in, the color of the light indicates the battery charge level.

Power connector: Use this connector and the included ac power adapter to connect your PC to an electrical outlet.

HDMI connector: Used to connect an external display device, such as a television, a projector, or a monitor.

Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector: This connector is used to connect:

• Storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and device interconnection

• Display devices

• USB Power Delivery-compliant USB Type-C charger (for the connector with an icon USB-PD next to it)

• Thunderbolt™-enabled docks or devices (for the connector with an icon next to it)

USB Standard-A connector: Used to connect storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and device interconnection.

A USB connector with a battery icon supports the always-on function. The PC can supply power to a USB device connected to this type of connector even when the PC is powered off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.

The always-on function can be turned on and off in:

• The PC’s firmware setup utility, or

• Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager

Combo audio jack: Used to connect single-plug headsets, headphones, or external speakers.

USB Standard-A connector: Used to connect storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and device interconnection.

Camera switch: This toggle switch is used to enable or disable the built-in camera. This switch is designed for privacy protection. If you don’t need to use the camera, slide the switch to the off position to prevent any apps from using the camera.

Ethernet connector: Connects a cable modem or router to the PC to establish wired Internet access.

Bottom Components:

• Air vents (intake): The air vents allow air to be sucked inside of the PC to cool the internal components.

• Speakers: The speakers are the PC’s built-in sound output devices.

Rear Components:

• Air vents (outlet): The air vents allow hot air to be discharged out of the PC.

Important Precaution: When the PC is operating, do not place it on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surfaces. Otherwise, the air vents will be blocked and the PC may overheat, reducing performance or causing the PC to be unresponsive or even shut down.

Dimensions

ac power adapter

Battery pack

Memory

Mass storage device

Screen

Keyboard

Connectors and slots

Security

Network

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.

Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10 000 ft)

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 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)

CAUTION: When the computer is operating, it should be placed on a hard and flat surface with its bottom area not in contact with user’s bare skin. Under normal operating conditions, the temperature of the bottom surface will remain within an acceptable range, but such temperatures can still be high enough to cause discomfort or harm to the user if directly touched for over 10s at a time. As such, it is recommended that users avoid prolonged direct contact with the bottom of the computer.

When you turn on your PC for the first time, the Windows operating system will guide you through the initial setup process. Most importantly, you will:

• Create a user account

• Connect to a wireless network that has Internet access

• Select language-related settings

Note: If you choose to set up Windows for personal use, you must either use an existing Microsoft account or create a new one. You can switch to a local account after the initial setup.

Resetting Windows allows you to reinstall the operating system while retaining your personal files. This gives the operating system a fresh start and, in some cases, restores the PC’s original performance.

Step 1. Select Settings → System → Recovery.

Step 2. Under recovery options, select Reset PC. When prompted, choose between Keep my files and Remove everything.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process.

It is advisable to create a recovery drive after completing the initial setup of Windows. If you encounter a significant issue that prevents Windows from starting, you can use the recovery drive to restore the operating system on your PC.

Step 1. Prepare an empty USB drive with a storage capacity of 32 GB or more.

Step 2. In the search box on the taskbar, type Create a recovery drive and select the matched app.

Step 3. Make sure Back up system files to the recovery drive checkbox is selected and select Next.

Step 4. When prompted, connect the USB drive to your PC, select it, and then select Next.

Step 5. Select Create.

If the Windows operating system fails to start, you can use a previously created recovery drive to restore Windows onto your PC.

Step 1. Shut down your PC.

Step 2. Connect the recovery drive to your PC.

Step 3. Press the Novo button or the Lenovo Smart Key to open the Novo button menu.

Step 4. Select Boot Menu.

Step 5. Select the USB drive as the boot device. The PC will start to the Windows Recovery Environment.

Step 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore Windows onto your PC.

From time to time, your PC receives update notifications. These notifications may include new features, security updates, and device drivers. While security-related updates are typically downloaded and installed automatically, you can manually control the installation of other available updates.

In Windows Update, you can view available updates, manually check for updates, and configure settings related to updates. To navigate to Windows Update, select Settings → Windows Update.

Shut down your PC

When you have finished using your PC and do not plan to resume shortly, shut it down.

Step 1. Select Start → Power.

Step 2. Select Shut down.

Put your PC into sleep mode

If you need to stop using your PC but plan to resume shortly, you can put it into sleep mode. Your PC will wake up more quickly from sleep mode, allowing you to return to where you left off with your work.

Step 1. Select Start → Power.

Step 2. Select Sleep.

Setting appropriate timeouts for your PC to enter sleep mode and for the built-in screen to turn off is an effective method of reducing your PC’s power consumption.

Step 1. Select Start → Settings → System → Power & battery → Screen, sleep, & hibernation timeouts.

Step 2. Adjust the settings. For notebook PCs, you can set distinct timeouts for two usage scenarios: when the PC is plugged in and when it is running on battery power.

Note: To wake the PC from sleep mode, press the power button or any key on the keyboard.

Establish a wired connection

Step 1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet connector on your computer.

Step 2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a network wall jack or a router.

Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Ensure that you have a secure Wi-Fi network account and the required credentials.

Step 1. Select the network icon on the bottom right of your display.

Step 2. Select an available network, and then select Connect. If you want to be automatically connected to this Wi-Fi network the next time you start your computer, select Connect automatically before selecting Connect.

Step 3. Input your credentials if necessary, and then follow the on-screen instructions to connect to the desired Wi-Fi network.

Lenovo Vantage: A one-stop solution to help you update your computer, configure hardware settings, and access personalized support. Type Vantage in the Windows search box to launch this app.

Smart Connect: An app that can easily pair your PC with your Motorola smartphone and Lenovo tablet. With Smart Connect, you can:

• Access mobile apps on your PC

• Quickly share content between connected devices

• Mirror your phone display or create a virtual phone screen on your PC

• Copy and paste across connected devices

• Use your phone or tablet camera as the PC webcam

• Control your phone or tablet using your PC keyboard and mouse

• Extend or mirror your PC display on the tablet

Lenovo Al Now: Your personal and private Al assistant. It enables you to boost your productivity by building your personal knowledge library, helps you with inspiration, writing and summarizing, and provides troubleshooting and quick settings for your PC.

Legion Space: An app developed specifically to help you access game resources, adjust the performance, change light effects, and manage devices and peripherals.

The Novo Button menu can be displayed before the operating system starts. From the menu, you can choose to:

• Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility

• Open the boot device selection menu

• Open the Windows startup options screen

Open the Novo Button menu

Step 1. Turn off the computer.

Step 2. Open the LCD screen and press the Novo button.

Note: Alternatively, turn on or restart the computer, press F9 repeatedly to open the Novo Button menu.

The fn lock is an electronic switch that affects how you use hotkey functions. To turn it on and off, press fn + esc. The esc key is in the upper left corner of the keyboard and has an LED that indicates the status of the fn lock switch.

The Copilot key is located either in the bottom or the top row of the keyboard. For Windows PCs with Copilot in Windows available and enabled, pressing the Copilot key opens Copilot in Windows. Otherwise, pressing the Copilot key opens Windows Search.

The LENOVO LEGION PRO 5 16IAX10 includes a dedicated numeric keypad on the far right of the keyboard, used for entering numbers and operators quickly. Press the num lock key to enable or disable the numeric keypad.

The functions for three-finger touchpad gestures can be modified in Windows Settings.

Step 1. Select Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Touchpad.

Step 2. Under Three-finger gestures, use the drop-down lists to modify the functions for the swipe or tap gestures.

Connect to a wired display

Connect your computer to the desired display with an appropriate cable.

Step 1. Connect one end of the display cable to the HDMI connector or a multi-purpose USB Type-C connector on your computer.

Step 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the display.

Connect to a wireless display

Ensure that:

• Both your computer and the display support Miracast® technology.

• The display is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer and is discoverable.

Step 1. Press Windows key + K. The computer searches for wireless display devices and audio devices and lists the results.

Step 2. Select the display you want to connect to, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Change display settings

Step 1. Right-click on a blank area on the desktop, and then select Display settings. Your computer shows the Display window.

Step 2. Select the display for which you want to change the settings.

Step 3. Change the display settings as necessary.

Set the display mode

Step 1. Press the display key or fn + the display key. Your computer shows a list of display modes, with the current mode highlighted.

Step 2. Select a display mode from the list.

The camera switch is a mechanical button that prevents any attempt from capturing your image, thus protecting your privacy. To disable the camera, slide the camera switch to the direction with the crossed-out camera icon. When you want to use the camera again, slide the camera switch to the other direction.

If you slide the camera switch to the disabled position during a video call, people on the video call will not be able to see you. If you slide the camera switch back to the opposite position, they will be able to see you again.

The night light feature in Windows 11 enables users to switch to warmer color tones, reducing blue light emission to alleviate eye strain or fatigue.

Turn on night light

Step 1. Open the quick settings menu by selecting the network, sound, or battery icons on the far right of the taskbar or by using the keyboard shortcut Windows key + A.

Step 2. Select the button for night light to turn it on or off.

Adjust color temperature

If Windows 11 night light mode is turned on, you can adjust the color temperature of the screen.

Step 1. Select Start → Settings.

Step 2. Select System → Display → Night light settings.

Step 3. Move the slider to adjust the color temperature.

Eye Care Mode: Intelligently adjusts the color temperature of the screen and can reduce the chances of developing eye fatigue or eye strain.

Super Resolution (for selected models): By utilizing the capabilities and potentials of Intel processors, Super Resolution helps you play videos with a higher resolution than the original.

Smart Noise Cancelling: A noise reduction feature available on some Lenovo product models. By filtering out input and output noises, Smart Noise Cancelling enhances your audio experience.

You can switch the battery’s active charging mode in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager. The available modes are:

• Normal mode: The most basic charging mode. It typically takes 2 to 4 hours for the battery to charge from 0% to 100%.

• Rapid charge mode: If you want the battery to be charged faster than in normal mode, switch the battery charging to rapid charge mode.

• Conservation mode: If your computer is constantly plugged into an electrical outlet, consider switching to conservation mode. The battery’s charge will be kept within 75%-80%, which is beneficial to the long-term health of the battery.

• Overnight charge optimization: If you follow a regular pattern of using your computer, this mode adapts its charging behavior based on observation of when you plug in the computer at night and unplug it in the morning to optimize charging and benefit the long-term health of the battery.

If your computer is constantly plugged in and the battery rarely discharges, the battery may not be charged to its full capacity even if the battery meter reports 100% charge. You can recover the battery’s full charging potential by discharging and re-charging it.

Step 1. Unplug the computer and use it until the battery charge drops below 20%.

Step 2. Plug in the computer and charge the battery to 100%.

The left USB Type-C connector (with an icon USB-PD next to it) is not designed as the primary power input connector. When the computer is operating, the power supplied by the USB Type-C charger may be insufficient. As a result, the computer may not operate at its full capacity and the battery charging may stop or be very slow. Use the included ac power adapter whenever possible.

CAUTION: When purchasing third-party USB Type-C chargers for use with the computer, choose a product that is safety approved or certified. A disqualified charger may cause damage to your computer or pose an electrical hazard.

By default, pressing the power button puts the computer to sleep mode. However, you can change the power button behavior in Windows Control Panel.

Step 1. Type Control Panel in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Open the control panel and view by large or small icons.

Step 2. Select the power options and then click to choose what the power button does.

You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Legion Space or Lenovo Legion Zone. As a shortcut, you can also use the key combination fn + Q.

The displays of some Lenovo computers support dual refresh rates. For such a computer, you can manually switch its display to work at either the higher or lower refresh rate. For Windows operation systems, the manual settings are usually found in Settings → System → Display. As a shortcut, you can also use the key combination fn + R to switch the display refresh rate.

UEFI/BIOS is the first program that runs when a computer starts. It initializes hardware components and loads the operating system. You can change certain UEFI/BIOS settings in its setup utility.

Step 1. Turn on or restart the computer.

Step 2. When the Lenovo logo appears on the screen, press F2 repeatedly. Or enter Novo Button menu.

Step 3. On the welcome screen, select More Settings.

Enable or disable Fool Proof Fn Ctrl

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Configuration General Settings.

Step 3. Change the Fool Proof Fn Ctrl setting to Enabled or Disabled.

Step 4. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

Select boot devices

To temporarily boot from another device:

Step 1. Turn on or restart the computer.

Step 2. Press F12.

Step 3. From the boot device menu, select a boot device to start the computer.

To make a permanent change, open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, select the Boot menu, and in the UEFI Boot Order section, select the desired boot device and move it to the top of the list. Save changes and exit.

Enable or disable always-on

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Configuration → Power Management → Always On USB and press Enter.

Step 3. Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled.

Step 4. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

Set administrator password

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Security → Set Administrator Password and press Enter.

Step 3. Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press Enter.

Step 4. Enter the password again and press Enter.

Step 5. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

Change or remove administrator password

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility using the administrator password.

Step 2. Select Security → Set Administrator Password and press Enter.

Step 3. Enter the current password.

Step 4. In the Enter New Password text box, enter the new password.

Step 5. In the Confirm New Password text box, enter the new password again. (Note: To remove the password, press Enter in both text boxes without entering any character.)

Step 6. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

Set user password

You must set the administrator password before you can set the user password.

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. Enter the password again and press Enter.

Step 5. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

Enable power-on password

If the administrator password has been set, you can enable the power-on password to enforce greater security.

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Security → Power on Password and press Enter.

Step 3. Change the setting to Enabled.

Step 4. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

Attention: Be extremely careful when setting a hard disk password. If you forget the hard disk password, a Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk.

Set hard disk password

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility using the administrator password.

Step 2. Select Security → Set Hard Disk Password and press Enter.

Step 3. Follow on-screen instructions to set both master and user hard disk passwords.

Step 4. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

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 the 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 the user hard disk password, select Change User Password and press Enter. (Note: The user hard disk password cannot be removed separately.)

Step 4. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

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.

Attention: Although you might lose some data or work by turning off the computer immediately, leaving the computer on might make your computer unusable.

2. Wait until 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.

Your computer may have Flip to Start enabled. Many Lenovo notebook computers include a sensor that can detect the angle at which the lid is opened. When you open the lid, the sensor can detect this behavior. If Flip to Start is enabled, the computer will respond by starting up automatically.

If you don’t like this feature, you can disable it. Flip to Start can be enabled and disabled in:

• Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager

• Firmware Setup Utility

Your Windows operating system version is not up to date and does not include the necessary software components. Update your Windows operating system to version 23H2 or later using Windows Update and then try again.

Note: The Version 23H2 update may not be immediately available for your PC. You may need to periodically open Windows Update and manually check for updates to install the 23H2 update when it becomes available for your PC.

Customer replaceable units (CRUs) are parts that can be replaced by the customer. A Lenovo computer may contain the following types of CRUs:

• Self-service CRU: Parts that can be replaced easily by customers themselves or by trained service technicians at an additional cost.

• Optional-service CRU: Parts that can be replaced by customers with a greater skill level. Trained service technicians can also provide service to replace the parts under the type of warranty designated for the customer’s machine.

Many assistive technology devices utilize USB technology for connectivity. The LENOVO LEGION PRO 5 16IAX10 is equipped with at least one USB connector that adheres to the relevant USB specifications and is backward compatible. It may feature a USB Standard-A connector, a USB Type-C connector, or both. If the plug type of the assistive technology device does not match the USB connector on your PC, you can easily purchase and use a USB adapter to resolve the issue.

• keyboard layout: The alphabetic keys are arranged in a QWERTY layout. The F and J keys have bumps that make them tactilely distinguishable. The 5 key on the numeric keypad also features a bump.

• Standard modifier keys: Equipped with standard modifier keys including the alt key, the ctrl key, the shift key, and the Windows logo key.

• The tab key: Located in the leftmost column, users can press the tab key and alt + tab (in reverse order) to cycle through interactive elements.

• Hotkeys: Feature hotkeys in the top row, offering convenient access to frequently used settings.

• The fn key and the fnlock: The fn key can be used with dual-function keys to switch their functionalities. The fnlock (fn + esc) allows users to access both hotkey and function key functionalities without the need to press two keys simultaneously.

• Keyboard backlight: Equipped with backlights to help use the keyboard in dark lighting conditions, controlled by pressing fn + Space.

Some LENOVO LEGION PRO 5 16IAX10 models are equipped with biometric devices that facilitate easy and secure identity authentication.

• If your PC includes an IR LED and an IR camera, you can enable facial recognition in Windows 11.

• You can use your fingerprint for authentication on PCs with a fingerprint reader.

Note: When biometric devices are used for device authentication, they are not the only available method for this purpose. If biometric authentication fails, you can use a password or PIN to sign in to Windows.

Windows 11 provides a centralized location within the Settings app for activating and configuring all accessibility features. You can access this section by selecting Start → Settings → Accessibility. Additionally, the keyboard shortcut Windows logo key + U provides quick access to this interface.

Narrator is Windows 11’s built-in screen-reading application. It can read screen content aloud to users and also accept input from the keyboard.

• Start and stop Narrator: You can start and stop Narrator by selecting the toggle button for Narrator in the centralized Accessibility section of the Settings app. Additionally, the keyboard shortcut Windows logo key + ctrl + enter provides quick access to both the start and stop functions.

• Customize Narrator: All Narrator settings are conveniently located in the centralized Accessibility section of the Settings app. Additionally, the keyboard shortcut Windows logo key + ctrl + N offers quick access to these settings.

Adjust text sizes

Step 1. Select Start → Settings → Accessibility → Text size.

Step 2. Use the slider and the preview pane to select a size that fits your need and then select Apply.

Apply a high-contrast theme

Step 1. Select Start → Settings → Accessibility → Contrast themes.

Step 2. In the dropdown list for Contrast themes, select one option and then select Apply.

Enable Magnifier

Step 1. Select Start → Settings → Accessibility → Magnifier.

Step 2. Select the toggle to enable or disable Magnifier.

Sticky Keys is an accessibility feature in Windows that, when enabled, allows users to press keys in sequence to activate shortcut functions instead of holding them down simultaneously.

To enable Sticky Keys, press the shift key five times in quick succession. When the confirmation dialog box appears, select Yes. To disable Sticky Keys, press the shift key five times again and choose No when prompted.