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  • Page 1 User Guide Legion Go...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (September 2023) © Copyright Lenovo 2023. 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-...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Full Speed Fan ... . . What is Legion Go ....1 Adjustable refresh rate ..
  • Page 4 Appendix A. Notices and Before you contact Lenovo ..trademarks ....35 Lenovo Customer Support Center ..
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this guide • This guide applies to the Lenovo product model(s) listed below. Illustrations in this guide may look slightly different from your product model. Table 1. Product model name and machine type Model name Machine type (MT) Legion Go 8APU1 83E1 •...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Legion Go

    What is Legion Go Legion Go is a console developed by Lenovo, which can be used for entertainment, work, or study. In this guide, Legion Go (hereinafter referred to as the “console”) refers to the combination of the tablet and two controllers.
  • Page 8: Front View

    The Legion L, LB, left joystick/LS, D-pad, View, Menu, Legion R, RB/M1, ABXY, right joystick/RS, and M2 controls are visible at the front of the console and perform different functions in different games. You can find their function descriptions in the controls guide of a specific Legion Go game. User Guide...
  • Page 9: Controller State Light

    The microphones are the tablet'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 tablet for video conferencing or voice recording. Chapter 1 Meet your Legion Go...
  • Page 10: Back View

    The Y1, Y2, Y3, and M3 controls are visible at the back of the console and perform different functions in different games. You can find their function descriptions in the controls guide of a specific Legion Go game. Release buttons The release button at the back of each controller is used to detach the controller from the tablet.
  • Page 11: Kickstand

    Kickstand The kickstand can rotate up to 120 degrees to prop the console up, which provides a hands-free solution. Chapter 1 Meet your Legion Go...
  • Page 12: Top View

    Controls seen from the top view The controls that can be seen from the top view, including the LT and RT, perform different functions in different games. You can find their function descriptions in the controls guide of a specific Legion Go game. Volume buttons The volume buttons are the tablet’s built-in volume controls.
  • Page 13: Microsd Card Slot

    The color of the power light can indicate the tablet's active thermal mode when it is powered on. Table 8. Power light color and the tablet's active thermal mode Light color Thermal mode White Balance mode Blue Quiet mode Performance mode Purple Custom mode Chapter 1 Meet your Legion Go...
  • Page 14: Bottom View

    Bottom view Figure 5. Bottom view of Legion Go Table 9. Components seen from the bottom view Description Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector FPS mode switch Mouse sensor Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector ® This USB Type-C connector is the console's power input connector. Use the included power adapter and this connector to supply power to the console.
  • Page 15: Specifications For The Tablet

    – Thunderbolt 3 40 Gbps – USB4 40 Gbps ac power adapter Input 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz Output voltage 20 V Maximum output current 3.25 A Maximum output power 65 W Chapter 1 Meet your Legion Go...
  • Page 16: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Rechargeable battery pack Capacity 49.2 Wh Lithium-polymer Cell type Number of cells 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).
  • Page 17: Operating Environment

    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). Chapter 1 Meet your Legion Go...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Start Your Legion Go To Play Video Games

    Play video games on the tablet of Legion Go Legion Go is a fully-featured console, which can satisfy different usage requirements. You can use the whole console to play games on a train, in a coffee shop, or even outdoors. You can also enjoy a lighter gaming experience after detaching the controllers and placing the tablet on a flat surface.
  • Page 20 Play video games using a wireless connection If you prefer not to hold the console with both hands, you can detach the controllers from the tablet, rotate the kickstand out to an appropriate position, and put the tablet on a flat surface. Figure 7.
  • Page 21: Fps Mode

    When the console is in FPS mode, you may feel uncomfortable grasping the right controller because the right joystick is protruding. You can remove the cap of the right joystick and place it in the hollow of the bag. Chapter 2 Start your Legion Go to play video games...
  • Page 22 User Guide...
  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Get The Best Gaming Experience On Your Legion Go

    Chapter 3. Get the best gaming experience on your Legion Go The Legion Space app Legion Space is an app developed specifically for Legion Go, which helps you manage game resources, control hardware settings, and check the operational status of the device.
  • Page 24: Full Speed Fan

    The display of Legion Go supports dual refresh rates. You can manually switch the display to work at either a higher or lower refresh rate. The settings can be found in Settings ➙ System ➙ Display. You can also switch the refresh rate in the Display section of the Legion Space app.
  • Page 25: Touch Gestures

    • The touch screen is delicate. Do not apply pressure on the screen or touch the screen with anything hard or sharp. Otherwise, the touch panel might malfunction or get damaged. Chapter 3 Get the best gaming experience on your Legion Go...
  • Page 26: One-Finger Touch Gestures

    One-finger touch gestures Table 15. One-finger touch gestures and the corresponding actions Action Gesture Press and hold. Open a shortcut menu. Swipe from the left. See widgets. Swipe from the right. Open the notification center. Two-finger touch gestures Table 16. Two-finger touch gestures and the corresponding actions Action Gesture Move two fingers towards.
  • Page 27: Three- And Four-Finger Touch Gestures

    When the tablet is plugged into an electrical outlet, the battery charges. If you use the tablet when you don't have access to an electrical outlet, the battery discharges to supply the electricity that the tablet system requires for operation. Chapter 3 Get the best gaming experience on your Legion Go...
  • Page 28: Rapid Charge Mode

    Battery charging is affected by its temperature. The recommended temperature range for charging the battery is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F). Note: To maximize the life of the battery, once the battery is fully charged, it must discharge to 94% or lower before it is allowed to recharge again.
  • Page 29: The Default Power Plan

    Select Change plan settings and change the time-out settings for turning off the display and putting the tablet to sleep. Note: If you want to change other time-out settings, select Change advanced power settings. Step 3. After changes are made, select Save changes. Chapter 3 Get the best gaming experience on your Legion Go...
  • Page 30 User Guide...
  • Page 31: Chapter 4. Firmware Setup Utility

    A Lenovo console usually provides a setup utility that allows you to change some firmware settings. You can use Windows advanced startup to restart your console and open the firmware setup utility.
  • Page 32: Set Administrator Password

    Attention: If you forget the administrator password, a Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password. You must take your console to a Lenovo authorized service personnel to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
  • Page 33: Set User Password

    Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your console to a Lenovo authorized service personnel to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
  • Page 34: Change Or Remove Hard Disk Password

    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.
  • Page 35: Chapter 5. Help And Support

    When the console is in the bag, you can charge it using a Type-C cable through the opening in the rear of the bag. Attention: To avoid any unexpected risks, you must turn the console off before charging it! © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 36: How To Replace The Controller Guides

    Self-help resources Use the following self-help resources to learn more about the console and troubleshoot problems. Table 22. Access to self-help resources Resources How to access? • https://www.lenovo.com/tips Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions • https://forums.lenovo.com Accessibility information https://www.lenovo.com/accessibility User Guide...
  • Page 37: What Is A Cru

    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 a return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU;...
  • Page 38: Crus For Your Product Model

    Call Lenovo If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center. Before you contact Lenovo Record product information and problem details before you contact Lenovo.
  • Page 39 • 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.
  • Page 40 User Guide...
  • Page 41 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 the Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 42 Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo are trademarks of Lenovo. Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries. Microsoft, Windows, OneDrive, Outlook, Skype, Office 365, and Cortana are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. DisplayPort is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

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