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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) – Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 83AC – Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9 1 •...
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front view Figure 1. Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9—front view Description Ambient light sensor Microphones Infrared camera Camera Camera shutter Time-of-flight sensor Screen Speakers 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 screen backlight.
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Microphones 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. Infrared camera The infrared camera receives near-infrared waves emitted by an infrared LED and reflected by a human face.
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Top view Figure 2. Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9—top view Description Antennas (cannot be seen from the outside) Keyboard Fingerprint sensor 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.
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Related topics “Hotkeys” on page 19 “The FnLock switch” on page 20 Appendix A “Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys” on page 43 Fingerprint sensor The fingerprint sensor scans your finger to unlock your PC or verify your identity. Note: You need to enroll one or more fingerprints before using them for identity verification. On a Windows PC, go to Settings ➙...
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Rear view Figure 3. Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9—rear view Description Magnetic area Magnetic area You can attach Lenovo Slim Pen to this area. Chapter 1 Meet your computer...
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Left view Figure 4. Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9—left—side view Description USB Standard-A connector Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector Charging light Speaker USB Standard-A connector The USB Standard-A connector is used to connect storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and device interconnection.
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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).
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Right view Figure 5. Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9—right—side view Description Speaker Power light Power button Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector Combo audio jack Speakers The speakers are the PC's built-in sound output devices. Power light The power light indicates the current power state of the PC: whether it is powered on, powered off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
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• Storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and device interconnection • Display devices Note: When connecting display devices, you need to use appropriate cables and adapters (if needed) according to the connection capabilities of the display device. Combo audio jack The combo audio jack is used to connect single-plug headsets, headphones, or external speakers.
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Bottom view Figure 6. Yoga 9 2-in-1 14IMH9—bottom view Description Novo button hole Speakers Novo button hole When the PC is powered off, you can press the Novo button to display the Novo button menu. From the menu, you can then choose to: •...
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Specifications Dimensions Width 316.35 mm (12.45 inches) Depth 220.64 mm (8.69 inches) Thickness • 15.9 mm (0.63 inches) (thinnest part) • 16.42 mm (0.65 inches) (thickest part) ac power adapter Input 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz Output voltage 20 V Maximum output current 3.25 A...
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Display 14.0 inches Screen size (diagonal) Resolution • 3840 × 2400, or • 2880 × 1800 Supported refresh rates • 60 Hz/120 Hz, or • 60 Hz Connectors and slots USB Standard-A connector • Quantity: 1 • Maximum power output: –...
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Multi-purpose USB Type-C • Quantity: 1 connector (right-side) • Maximum power output*: – ac mode: up to 5 V and 3 A – dc mode: up to 5 V and 3 A • Supported signaling protocols: – USB 2.0 480 Mbps –...
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– 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 •...
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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: •...
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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. Step 1. Turn off the computer. Chapter 2...
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Step 2. Open the LCD screen and press the Novo button. Note: Alternatively, turn off the computer. Press Fn and the power button to open the Novo Button menu. Yoga modes The screen of your computer can open up to an angle of 360 degrees, enabling you to use your computer for different purposes.
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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.
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Figure 8. Locations of the FnLock key and the Fn key A Lenovo keyboard usually contains hotkeys in the top row. These hotkeys share keys with the function keys (F1–F12) and other keys. For these dual-function keys, the icons or characters denoting the primary functions are printed on top of the icons and characters denoting the secondary functions.
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Primary function 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.
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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. The following table lists frequently used touch operations that are supported by the Windows operating system.
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Touch operation Used for 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 ➙ Bluetooth & devices. Connect to an external display Connect to a wired display Connect your computer to the desired display with an appropriate cable.
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Depending on the model, your computer might come with a pen. The pen enables you to write and draw in a natural manner. You can view or change functions of pen buttons in the Lenovo Pen Settings. For more information, refer to the User Guide of the software.
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• The default function of each pen button might vary in different apps. • The Lenovo Pen Settings may be pre-installed on your computer. To open it, enter the software name in Windows Search and select the matched result. If the software is not pre-installed, you can download and install the latest drivers from https://support.lenovo.com...
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Step 2. Connect the pen to a charger with a USB Type-C cable. Step 3. Disconnect the charger cable. Place the pen cap back in the direction shown in the figure. User Guide...
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Smart Key Smart Key provides a quick shortcut to Lenovo apps and service. Press Smart Key to open the launch panel. Note: There is also a trick to Smart Key. Go to Preference on the launch panel, select ADD and choose your favorite app to associate with Smart Key.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If the battery pack of your computer supports overnight battery charging mode, it can be enabled in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager.
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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.
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Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled. Step 4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. Enable or disable always-on For some Lenovo computers with always-on connectors, the always-on function can be enabled or disabled in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
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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.
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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.
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Note: The master and user hard disk passwords must be set at the same time. Step 4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. If the hard disk password is set, you must provide the correct password to start the operating system. Change or remove hard disk password Step 1.
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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.
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• Microsoft support Web site: https://support.microsoft.com What is a CRU? Customer replaceable units (CRUs) are parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. A Lenovo computer may contain the following types of CRUs: Chapter 4 Help and support...
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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;...
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• 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.
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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.
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Table 10. 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.
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