User Guide IdeaPad 3 (14", 05), IdeaPad 3 (15", 05), and IdeaPad 3 (17", 05) IdeaPad Slim 3 (14", 05), IdeaPad Slim 3 (15", 05), and IdeaPad Slim 3 (17", 05) Read this first Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the following: • Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 29 • Safety and Warranty Guide • Setup Guide First Edition (January 2020) © Copyright Lenovo 2020. 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- 35F-05925. Contents About this guide . iii Change hotkey mode . 18 Enable or disable always-on . 18 Chapter 1. Meet your computer. 1 Set passwords in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . 18 Front . 1 Password types . 19 Top . 2 Set administrator password . 19 Left . 4 Change or remove administrator password . 19 Right . 5 Set user password . 20 Bottom . 6 Enable power-on password . 20 Features and specifications . 8 Set hard disk password . 20 Statement on USB transfer rate . 9 Change or remove hard disk password . 20 Operating environment . 10 Reset or restore Windows . 21 Windows 10 recovery options . 21 Chapter 2. Get started with your Windows System Restore . 21 computer. 11 Reset Windows . 22 Get started with Windows 10 . 11 Create a recovery drive . 22 Windows account . 11 Use a recovery drive to restore or reset Windows desktop . 13 Windows . 22 Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager . 14 Connect to Wi-Fi networks . 14 Chapter 4. Help and support . 25 Forget a Wi-Fi network . 14 Frequently asked questions . 25 Turn airplane mode on and off . 14 Self-help resources . 25 The Novo Button menu . 15 Call Lenovo . 27 Open the Novo Button menu . 15 Before you contact Lenovo . 27 Interact with your computer . 15 Lenovo Customer Support Center . 27 Keyboard hotkeys . 15 Purchase additional services. 28 Numeric keypad . 16 Appendix A. Important safety Chapter 3. Explore your computer . 17 information. 29 Manage power . 17 Check the battery status . 17 Appendix B. Accessibility and Charge the battery . 17 ergonomic information . 41 Check the battery temperature . 17 Appendix C. Compliance Set power button behavior. 17 information. 45 Change or create a power plan . 17 Change settings in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . 18 Appendix D. Notices and What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . 18 trademarks. 57 Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . 18 Change the startup sequence . 18 © Copyright Lenovo 2020 i ii User 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) IdeaPad 3 14ADA05 81W0 IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 81W3 IdeaPad 3 14IGL05 81WH IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 81WD IdeaPad 3 14IML05 81WA 81W1 IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 82BQ 81W4 IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 82BR IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 81WQ IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 81WE 81WB IdeaPad 3 15IML05 81WR IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 81W2 IdeaPad 3 17ARE05 81W5 IdeaPad 3 17IML05 81WC IdeaPad 14sARE 2020 82CB IdeaPad 14sIIL 2020 81WD IdeaPad 14sIML 2020 81WA IdeaPad 15sARE 2020 82CC IdeaPad 15sIIL 2020 81WE IdeaPad 15sIML 2020 81WB • This guide may contain information about accessories, features, and software that are not available on all models. • This guide contains instructions that are based on the Windows 10 operating system. These instructions are not applicable if you install and use other operating systems. • Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update. As a result, the operating system related instructions may become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources for the latest information. • The content of the guide is subject to change without notice. To obtain the latest version, go to https:// support.lenovo.com. © Copyright Lenovo 2020 iii iv User Guide Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front 1. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice. Capture still and moving images for taking photos, recording videos, 2. Camera and video chatting. 3. Camera cover slider Move the slider to cover or uncover the camera lens. Note: The camera cover helps you better protect your privacy. If the light is on, the camera is in use. If there is a red light in the 4. Camera light middle, the camera is covered. 5. Wireless antennas Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless LAN (local area network) and Bluetooth module. Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. 6. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos. © Copyright Lenovo 2020 1 Top 14-inch models 1. Ventilation slots Dissipate heat. 2. Power button/Fingerprint reader* Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer in sleep mode. Fingerprint reader* is available on power button. Enroll and read your fingerprint for user authentication. 3. Power button/Fingerprint reader* light The light shows power status of the computer. Note: It is positioned in the center of the button for devices without fingerprint reader. 4. Keyboard Enter characters and interact with programs. Note: The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for changing settings and performing tasks quickly. 5. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function. Table 1. Indication of the Power/Fingerprint reader* light Light status Computer Fingerprint reader Solid white Turn on / Blinking slowly in white In sleep mode / Off Turn off or in hibernation mode / Blinking amber / Launching * for selected models 2 User Guide 15-inch models and 17-inch models 1. Ventilation slots Dissipate heat. 2. Power button/Fingerprint reader* Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer in sleep mode. Fingerprint reader* is available on power button. Enroll and read your fingerprint for user authentication. 3. Power button/Fingerprint reader* light The light shows power status of the computer. Note: It is positioned in the center of the button for devices without fingerprint reader. 4. Keyboard Enter characters and interact with programs. Note: The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for changing settings and performing tasks quickly. 5. Numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Note: If the Num Lock key light is on, the numeric keypad is in use. 6. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function. Table 2. Indication of the Power/Fingerprint reader* light Light status Computer Fingerprint reader Solid white Turn on / Blinking slowly in white In sleep mode / Off Turn off or in hibernation mode / Blinking amber / Launching * for selected models Chapter 1. Meet your computer 3 Left 1. Power connector Connect to power with the included power cord and ac power adapter. 2. 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 3. HDMI™ connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV. 4. USB 2.0 connector Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer. 5. USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connectors (2) Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer. 6. Power light • On: the computer is turned on. • Off: the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode. • Blinking: the computer is in sleep mode. 4 User Guide Right 1. Combo audio jack Connect 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. 2. Novo button hole Press the Novo button to open the Novo Button menu. From the menu, you can choose to open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, the Boot menu, or the Windows startup options screen. 3. SD card slot Insert an SD card or a MultiMediaCard (MMC) into the slot for data transfer or storage. Chapter 1. Meet your computer 5 Bottom 14-inch models and 15-inch models 1. Speakers Produce sound. 6 User Guide 17-inch models 1. Speakers Produce sound. Chapter 1. Meet your computer 7 Features and specifications 14-inch models 15-inch models 17-inch models • Width: 327.1 mm (12.88 • Width: 362.2 mm (14.26 • Width: 402 mm (15.83 inches) inches) inches) Dimen- • Depth: 281.25 mm (11.07 sions • Depth: 241 mm (9.49 inches) • Depth: 253.4 mm (9.98 inches) inches) • Thickness: 19.9 mm (0.78 • Thickness: 19.9 mm (0.78 • Thickness: 19.9 mm (0.78 inches) inches) inches) • Input: 100 V ac-240 V ac, 50 Hz-60 Hz ac power adapter • Output: 20 V dc, 2.25 A/3.25 A • Power: 45 W/65 W • IGL models: • IGL models: – Capacity: 30/35 Wh – Capacity: 30/35 Wh – Number of cells: 2 – Number of cells: 2 • IIL models: • IIL models: – Capacity: 30/35 Wh – Capacity: 30/35 Wh • IML, ARE, and ADA models: – Number of cells: 2 – Number of cells: 2 – Capacity: 30/35 Wh – Capacity: 45 Wh – Capacity: 45 Wh – Number of cells: 2 Battery pack – Number of cells: 3 – Number of cells: 3 – Capacity: 42/45 Wh • IML, ARE, and ADA models: • IML, ARE, and ADA models: – Number of cells: 3 – Capacity: 30/35 Wh – Capacity: 30/35 Wh – Capacity: 56 Wh – Number of cells: 2 – Number of cells: 2 – Number of cells: 4 – Capacity: 42/45 Wh – Capacity: 42/45 Wh – Number of cells: 3 – Number of cells: 3 – Capacity: 56 Wh – Capacity: 56 Wh – Number of cells: 4 – Number of cells: 4 Micro- To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start button and then click process- System.