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how do I get a brand new Lenovo Aura edition laptop working for the first time

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To set up a new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition laptop for the first time, follow these steps:

1. Unbox the Laptop – Remove the laptop and accessories from the packaging.
2. Power On – Press and hold the power button to turn on the device.
3. Follow the On-Screen Setup – Select your language, region, and keyboard layout.
4. Connect to Wi-Fi – Choose your network and enter the password.
5. Sign in with a Microsoft Account – You can also create a new account or set up a local account.
6. Set Up Intel Unison (Optional) – If you want to pair your phone with the laptop, follow the Intel Unison setup instructions.
7. Customize Settings – Adjust privacy settings, enable updates, and configure preferences.
8. Install Updates – Allow Windows and Lenovo updates to install for optimal performance.
9. Set Up Security – Configure Windows Hello (fingerprint or face recognition) if available.
10. Transfer Files – If needed, use Intel Unison or other methods to transfer files from another device.
11. Install Necessary Software – Download and install any required applications.

After completing these steps, your Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition will be ready to use.

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Page 1 User Guide Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15″, 9)
Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (September 2024) © Copyright Lenovo 2024. 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
Chapter 4. Help and support ..37 Unique Lenovo apps ... . . Frequently asked questions ..
Page 4 What should I do if I spill liquid on the Call Lenovo ....computer ....
Page 5: About This Guide
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) Yoga Slim 7 15ILL9 83HM • For further compliance information, refer to the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/generic_notices...
Page 6 User Guide...
Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer
The microphones 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. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
Page 8: Ambient Light Sensor
Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects and measures the intensity of light in the user's environment. The data collected by this sensor can be used to enable adaptive brightness for the PC's built-in display and keyboard. Infrared LED The infrared LED generates and emits near-infrared waves that are received and used by a camera (or a dedicated infrared camera) for facial recognition.
Page 9: Top View
Top view Figure 2. Top view Description Antennas (cannot be seen from the outside) Keyboard Speakers Touchpad 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. Note: The antennas are hidden inside the PC.
Page 10: Speakers
Related topics “Hotkeys” on page 18 “The fn lock switch” on page 18 Appendix A “Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys” on page 43 Speakers The speakers are the PC's built-in sound output devices. Touchpad The touchpad is the PC's built-in pointing device, which provides the basic functionality of an external mouse.
Page 11: Left View
Left view Figure 3. Left view Description ™ HDMI connector ® Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector / Power connector Charging light Combo audio jack HDMI connector The HDMI connector is used to connect an external display device, such as a television, a projector, or a monitor.
Page 12: Charging Light
Charging light The charging light indicates whether the PC is plugged into an electrical outlet. When the PC is plugged into an electrical outlet, the color of the light indicates whether the battery is fully charged (or will shortly be fully charged).
Page 13: Right View
Right view Figure 4. Right view Description Camera switch Power light Power button Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector USB Standard-A connector Camera switch This toggle switch is used to enable or disable the built-in camera. Note: 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.
Page 14: Power Button
Table 4. Power light status and description (continued) Light status Battery charge level Power state White (blinking slowly) In sleep mode Powered off or in hibernation mode Power button Press the power button to turn on your PC. Note: By default, on a Windows PC, pressing the power button when the PC is turned on will put the PC into sleep mode.
Page 15: Bottom View
Bottom view Figure 5. Bottom view Description Air vents (outlet) Air vents (intake) Speakers Novo button hole Air vents (outlet) The air vents allow hot air to be discharged out of the PC. Important: 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.
Page 16 • Display the Windows advanced startup options page Note: The Novo button is rarely used during normal PC operations. To prevent users from accidentally pressing it, the Novo button is placed in a recessed hole. You can use a straightened paper clip to press this button.
Page 17: Features And Specifications
Features and specifications Dimensions Width 339.6 mm (13.4 inches) Depth 234.5 mm (9.2 inches) Thickness • 13.9 mm (0.5 inches) (thinnest part) • 15.2 mm (0.6 inches) (thickest part) ac power adapter Input 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz Output voltage 20 V Maximum output current...
Page 18: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate
Connectors and slots USB Standard-A connector • Quantity: 1 • Maximum power output: 5 V, 0.9 A • Supported signaling protocols: – USB 2.0 480 Mbps – SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps Multi-purpose USB Type-C • Quantity: 2 connector • Maximum power output: 5 V, 3 A •...
Page 19: Operating Environment
USB device Data rate (Gbit/s) 3.2 Gen 1 3.2 Gen 2 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Operating environment 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) –...
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Page 21: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a network wall jack or a router. Note: If your computer does not include an Ethernet connector, you can purchase a USB-C to Ethernet adapter from Lenovo at https://www.lenovo.com/accessories © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
Page 22: Unique Lenovo Apps
Lenovo Vantage Lenovo Vantage is a one-stop solution to help you update your computer, configure hardware settings, and access personalized support. If your computer is pre-installed with Lenovo Vantage, type Vantage in the Windows search box to launch this app. Notes: •...
Page 23: Windows Help Information
Start your computer using a recovery drive Reset your computer Open advanced options screen Open the Novo Button menu For Lenovo computers with a Novo button, you can press the button to open the Novo Button menu. Chapter 2 Get started with your computer...
Page 24: Interact With Your Computer
Interact with your computer Hotkeys Look at the top row of the keyboard of your Lenovo computer and you’ll find keys with printed icons. These keys are called hotkeys and they provide shortcuts to functions that you’ll use frequently. The function that each hotkey provides is denoted by the icon printed on the key.
Page 25: The Copilot Key
Appendix A “Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys” on page 43 The Copilot key The era of AI has arrived, and many Lenovo PCs now include a Copilot key on the keyboard. It is located either in the bottom or the top row of the keyboard and is marked with For Windows PCs with Copilot in Windows available and enabled, pressing the Copilot key opens Copilot in Windows.
Page 26: Touch Operations Supported By Windows
Related topics “I pressed the Copilot key on my keyboard, but neither Copilot in Windows nor Windows Search opened. What could be the potential cause?” on page 38 Touch operations supported by Windows For computers with a touch-enabled screen, you can touch the screen directly with your fingers and interact with your computer in a more natural way.
Page 27: Connect To An External Display
Touch operation Used for Opening the widgets panel Swipe in from the left edge Opening the notification center Swipe in from the right edge The Windows operating system also supports 3- and 4-finger gestures on the screen and the touchpad. You can set them up in Settings ➙...
Page 28: Change Display Settings
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.
Page 29: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer
Chapter 3. Explore your computer Intelligent features Your computer may be pre-installed with Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager. Most features described here can be enabled or disabled in one of these apps. Other features may be enabled in a standalone app.
Page 30: Smart Share
Smart Care Whenever you have concerns or doubts about your PC, or encounter any issues during your daily use of the PC, you can get comprehensive help from Lenovo service specialists in the Smart Care section of Lenovo Vantage. User Guide...
Page 31: Dolby Atmos
PC. Dolby Atmos If your PC is preinstalled with Dolby Atmos, you can set or define Dolby profiles in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager. Dolby Atmos includes a set of fine-tuned audio processing parameters. You can select a profile that best suits your needs and adjust the profile settings if applicable.
Page 32: Color Management
Gesture controls Lenovo unique touch gestures In addition to touch gestures supported by the Windows operating system, some Lenovo computers may support additional touch gestures. You can perform these gestures on the touchpad of your computer. User Guide...
Page 33: Presence Detection
Gesture Function Increases/Decreases display brightness when you watch videos in full screen mode. Note: This gesture is not supported by all video players and may conflict with similar third-party gesture functions. Slide up/down on the left side of the touchpad Note: For computers with a touch-enabled screen, you can also perform this gesture on the left side of the screen.
Page 34: Super Resolution
It works especially well in cases where the source video has a poor resolution. For most players, Super Resolution can be enabled or disabled in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager, but for some specific players, you might need to enable this feature manually.
Page 35: Manage Power
You can charge the battery any time you want. The battery packs of Lenovo computers support multiple charging modes that are suitable for different power usage habits. You can switch the battery’s active charging mode in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager.
Page 36: Set Power Button Behavior
If the battery pack of your computer supports overnight charge optimization, it can be enabled in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager.
Page 37: System Operation Modes
You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager. As a shortcut, you can also use the key combination fn + Q. Three modes are usually available for most Lenovo computers. The following table lists the operation modes and the recommended conditions for each mode.
Page 38: What Is Uefi/Bios Setup Utility
Step 3. Change the setting for Flip to Start. Note: You may also set Flip to Start in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager. Set passwords in UEFI/BIOS setup utility This section introduces the types of passwords that you can set in the UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) or BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) setup utility.
Page 39: Set Administrator Password
Attention: If you forget the administrator password, a Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password. You must take your computer 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 40: Set User Password
Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer 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 41 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.
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Page 43: Chapter 4. Help And Support
Why does my computer start automatically when I open the lid? 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.
Page 44: I Pressed The Copilot Key On My Keyboard, But Neither Copilot In Windows Nor Windows Search Opened. What Could Be The Potential Cause
3. Click Diagnostics ➙ Operating System Diagnostics and then follow the on-screen instructions. 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.
Page 45: 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 return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU;...
Page 46: Call Lenovo
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 47: Purchase Additional Services
• Installation and maintenance of programs For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that apply to your Lenovo hardware product, see “Warranty information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer. Purchase additional services During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services from Lenovo at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warrantyupgrade...
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Page 49: Appendix A. Function Descriptions For Lenovo Hotkeys
Appendix A. Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys Hotkey functions are denoted by the icons printed on the keys. The following table describes the functions for all Lenovo hotkeys. The keyboard of your Lenovo computer should only support a subset of the listed hotkeys.
Page 50 Table 14. Hotkey icons and denoted functions (continued) Hotkey icon Function description Plays the next audio or video in the playlist. Switches the computer’s active operation mode. Blurs the background for videoconferencing. Switches the computer’s active audio mode. Turns on/off night light mode. (Windows operating systems) Turns on/off the Eye Care mode.
Page 51: Appendix B. Notices And Trademarks
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 functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
Page 52 Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. This document is copyrighted by Lenovo and is not covered by any open source license, including any Linux agreement(s) which may accompany software included with this product. Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice.

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