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User Guide

IdeaPad Flex 5 (14″, 5), IdeaPad Flex 5 (15″, 5), IdeaPad Flex 5i (14″,

5), IdeaPad Flex 5i (15″, 5)

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 37

• Safety and Warranty Guide

• Setup Guide

First Edition (October 2020)

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Contents

About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Chapter 1. Meet your computer. . . . . 1

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . 10

Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 2. Get started with your

computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . 11

Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Windows desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager . . . . 14

Connect to networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connect to wired networks . . . . . . . . 14

Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 14

Connect to an external display device . . . . . . 15

Connect to a wired display device . . . . . . 15

Connect to a wireless display device. . . . . 15

The Novo Button menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Open the Novo Button menu . . . . . . . . 16

Yoga modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Turn on screen rotation lock . . . . . . . . 18

Use Windows touch keyboard . . . . . . . 18

Turn on or off tablet mode . . . . . . . . . 19

Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 19

Keyboard hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Use the multi-touch screen . . . . . . . . 21

What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . 26

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 26

Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 26

Change hotkey mode. . . . . . . . . . . 26

Enable or disable always-on . . . . . . . . 26

Set passwords in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . 26

Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Set administrator password . . . . . . . . 27

Change or remove administrator password . . 27

Set user password . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Enable power-on password . . . . . . . . 28

Set hard disk password . . . . . . . . . . 28

Change or remove hard disk password . . . . 28

Reset or restore Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Windows 10 recovery options . . . . . . . 29

Windows System Restore . . . . . . . . . 29

Reset Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Create a recovery drive . . . . . . . . . . 30

Use a recovery drive to restore or reset

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Chapter 4. Help and support . . . . . 33

What is a CRU? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

CRUs for your product model . . . . . . . 33

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 33

Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 35

Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 35

Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 36

Appendix A. Important safety

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 25

Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 25

Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Check the battery temperature . . . . . . . 25

Set power button behavior. . . . . . . . . 25

Change or create a power plan . . . . . . . 25

Change settings in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . 26

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Appendix B. Accessibility and

ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 49

Appendix C. Compliance

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Appendix D. Notices and

trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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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

IdeaPad Flex 5 14ALC05 82HU

IdeaPad

IdeaPad

IdeaPad

Flex 5 14ITL05 82HS

Flex 5 15ALC05 82HV

Flex 5 15ITL05 82HT

Machine type (MT)

• 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

support.lenovo.com

.

https://

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Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front

1. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos. Selected models support multi­touch function.

2. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice.

3. Camera Capture still and moving images for taking photos, recording videos,
and video chatting.

4. Camera cover slider Move the slider to cover or uncover the camera lens.
Note: The camera cover helps you better protect your privacy.

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Base

Figure 1. IdeaPad Flex 5 (14″, 5) and IdeaPad Flex 5i (14″, 5) – base view

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Figure 2. IdeaPad Flex 5 (15″, 5) and IdeaPad Flex 5i (15″, 5) – base view

1. Speakers

2. Fingerprint reader * Enroll and read your fingerprint for user authentication.

3. Wireless antennas

4. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.

5. Keyboard Enter characters and interact with programs.

Produce sound.

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.

Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.

Note: The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for

changing settings and performing tasks quickly.

* for selected models

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Left

1. Power connector

2. Charging light

3. HDMI

4. USB-C

5. Combo audio jack Connect headphones or headsets with a 3.5 mm (0.14 inch), 4-pole

6. Novo button hole

TM

connector

®

connector/Power connector

Connect to power with the included power cord and ac power
adapter.
Note: If a USB-C adapter is shipped with your computer, connect the
adapter to 4 (USB-C connector) for charging.

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

Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such
as an HDTV.

• Connect external storage or data devices.

• Connect to power with the included power cord and power
adapter.

Note: An appropriate adapter may be needed for connecting external
devices. This connector cannot be used to connect external display
devices.

plug.
Note: This jack does not support standalone external microphones. If
you use headsets, choose one with a single plug.

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.

Note: You will need a pin or paperclip to press the Novo Button.

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Table 1. Charging light status

Light status

ac power

Battery status Battery capacity

Solid white Connected Charged 91% – 100%

Solid amber Connected Charging 1% – 90%

Not

Off

connected

/ /

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Right

1. Power button Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer into
sleep mode.

The light on the power button shows the system status of your
computer.

2. 4-in-1 memory card reader slot

3. USB (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A connector Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB

4. USB (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A connector

(always-on)

Insert an SD card, SDHC card, SDXC card, or a MultiMediaCard
(MMC) into the slot for data transfer or storage.

mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.

Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB
mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.

The always-on connector can charge external devices when the
computer is turned off, in sleep or hibernation mode. The always-on
function can be turned on or off in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Note: If Lenovo Vantage is pre-installed on your computer, you can
also set always-on function from within that software.

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Table 2. Power light status

Power button light status

Solid white

Computer

Turned on 21% – 100%

Battery

capacity

Fast blinking white Turned on 1% – 20%

Slow blinking white

Off Turned

In sleep mode

off or in hibernate mode /

/

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Features and specifications

Dimensions

ac power adapter

Battery pack

Microprocessor

• Width:

– 14-inch models: 321.5 mm (12.66 inches)
– 15-inch models: 357.6 mm (14.08 inches)

• Depth:

– 14-inch models: 217.5 mm (8.56 inches)
– 15-inch models: 237.9 mm (9.37 inches)

• Thickness

– 14-inch models

– Thinnest: 17.9 mm (0.70 inches)
– Thickest: 20.4 mm (0.80 inches) or 20.9 mm (0.82 inches)*

– 15-inch models

– Thinnest: 17.9 mm (0.70 inches)
– Thickest: 20.9 mm (0.82 inches)

• Connector:

– Round port dc
– USB-C

• Input: 100-240 V ac, 50-60 Hz

• Output: 20 V dc

• Power: 65 W

• Capacity: 52.5 Wh

• Number of cells: 3

To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the
then select System.

Start button and

Graphics processor

Memory

Storage devices

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• Integrated GPU

• Discrete GPU*

• Type: Onboard DDR4

• Number of slots: 0

• Type: solid-state drive

• Form factor: M.2 (2242/2280)

• Bus: PCI Express

Screen

• Size:

– 14-inch models: 355.6 mm (14 inches)
– 15-inch models: 396.2 mm (15.6 inches)

• Display resolution

– 1920 × 1080 pixels (FHD model)
– 3840 × 2160 pixels (UHD model)

• Multi-touch technology

• Pen support (Wacom AES Protocol)

Keyboard

Connectors and slots

Security features

• Function keys

• Hotkeys

• Numeric keypad*

• Keyboard backlight*

• 3.5 mm combo audio jack

• USB Type-A connector × 2 (one connector with Always-On function)

– Support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 1
– Provide power output up to 5 V and 1.5 A

• USB-C connector x 1 (with USB Power Delivery)

– Support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 1
– Provide power output up to 20 V and 5A

• HDMI 1.4b connector

• 4-in-1 memory card reader

– SD card
– SDHC card
– SDXC card
– MultiMediaCard (MMC)

• Fingerprint reader*

• UEFI/BIOS passwords

– Administrator password
– User password
– Master hard disk password
– User hard disk password

Wireless features

Other Features

• Bluetooth

• Wireless LAN

• Novo button

* for selected models

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).

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Statement on USB transfer rate

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.

USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)

3.1 Gen 1

Gen 2

3.1

3.1

Gen 2 × 2

5

10

20

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)
– 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)

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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer

Get started with Windows 10

Learn the basics of Windows 10 and start working with it right away. For more information about Windows
10, see the Windows help information.

Windows account

You must create at least one account to use the Windows operating system. It can be either a local account
or a Microsoft account.

Local accounts

A local account is created on a particular Windows-enabled device and it can only be used on that device. It
is recommended that you set a password for each local account to prevent unauthorized access to the
device.

Microsoft accounts

A Microsoft account is a user account that you use to sign in to Microsoft software and services. If you use
Microsoft services like OneDrive, Outlook.com, Xbox Live, Office 365, and Skype, you might already have
one. If you don't have it, you can create one for free.

There are two main benefits of using a Microsoft account:

• Sign in only once. If you use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 10, you don’t need to sign in again
to use OneDrive, Skype, Outlook.com, and other Microsoft services.

• Settings can be synced. If you use your Microsoft account to sign in to multiple Windows-enabled
devices, certain Windows settings can be synced among the devices.

Switch between a local and a Microsoft account

If you are using a local account to sign in to Windows 10, you can switch to use a Microsoft account instead.

Step 1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts.
Step 2. Select Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.
Step 3. If you already have a Microsoft account, enter the account name and password to sign in.

Otherwise, select Create one to create a new Microsoft account.

Note: The device must have Internet access the first time you use a Microsoft account on that
device.

If you want to switch back to use a local account, open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙

Sign in with a local account instead.

Add additional user accounts

Your user account must be of the “Administrator” type to add additional user accounts to Windows.

Add additional user accounts if you need to share your computer with family members or other users.

Step 1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Family & other users.
Step 2. Select Add someone else to this PC.

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Note: To add family members, you need to sign in with a Microsoft account.

Step 3. Set the user name and password for the user account.

Enroll your fingerprint

If your computer includes a fingerprint reader, you can enroll your fingerprint for Windows sign-in.

Step 1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Sign-in options.

Note: If you are using a local account, the account must be password protected. Otherwise, you

cannot enroll fingerprints.
Step 2. Select Windows Hello Fingerprint ➙ Set up ➙ Get started.
Step 3. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the enrollment. Create a PIN when prompted, in case

your fingerprint cannot be recognized at Windows sign-in.

Note: You can enroll more than one fingerprint.

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Windows desktop

1. Account

2. Documents

3. Pictures

4. Settings

5. Power

6. Start button

7. Windows Search

8. Task View

9. Windows notification area

10. Battery status icon

11. Network icon

12. Action center

Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out of the
current account.

Open the Documents folder, a default folder to save your received
files.

Open the Pictures folder, a default folder to save your received
pictures.

Open Settings.

Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep mode.

Open the Start menu.

Enter what you are looking for in the search box and get search
results from your computer and the Web.

Display all opened apps and switch between them.

Display notifications and status of some features.

Display power status and change battery or power settings.

Connect to an available wireless network and display the network
status. When connected to a wired network, the icon changes to

Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to
some features.

.

Open the Start menu

• Click the Start button.

• Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.

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Open Control Panel

• Open the Start menu and select Windows System ➙ Control Panel.

• Use Windows Search.

Open an app

• Open the Start menu and select the app you want to open.

• Use Windows Search.

Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager

Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager is software developed by Lenovo. Using the software, you can:

• View product information

• View warranty and support information

• Run hardware scan and diagnose problems

• Change hardware settings

• Update Windows, drivers, and UEFI/BIOS

Lenovo Vantage or PC Manager may be pre-installed on your computer. To open it, enter the software name
in Windows Search and select the matched result.

Note: If Lenovo Vantage is not pre-installed, you can download it from Microsoft Store.

Connect to networks

Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wired or wireless network.

Connect to wired networks

Your computer does not include an RJ-45 Ethernet connector. If you want to connect to networks using a
wired cable, you need to purchase and use one of the following adapters.

• USB Type-A to RJ-45

• USB-C to RJ-45

Step 1. Plug the USB connector of the adapter into the appropriate connector on your computer.
Step 2. Plug one end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector on the adapter.
Step 3. Plug the other end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the appropriate connector to connect to the

network.

Windows will automatically connect you to most networks once you have finished connecting the RJ-45
Ethernet cable. However, in some cases you may need to contact the network administrator to finish
connecting to a wired network. This is most likely to happen at offices and events, but may be required as
well for some home networks.

Connect to Wi-Fi networks

If your computer includes a wireless adapter, you can connect your computer to Wi-Fi networks.

Step 1. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. A list of nearby networks is displayed.

Note: If no network is displayed, check to ensure that the airplane mode is not turned on.

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Step 2. Select a network and click Connect. Provide security key if prompted.

Note: The network key is usually managed by the network administrator.

Forget a Wi-Fi network

Windows saves a list of Wi-Fi networks you have connected to, along with their passwords and other
settings. By doing this, your computer is automatically connected when it is in the range of a previously
connected network. However, if the network password has been changed, you need to forget the network in
order to enter a new password.

Step 1. Select Start ➙ Settings ➙ Network & Internet ➙ Wi-Fi.
Step 2. Click Manage known networks.
Step 3. Click the network name and click Forget.

Turn airplane mode on and off

Airplane mode is a convenient setting to turn all wireless communications of your computer on and off. You
may need to turn it on when boarding an airplane.

Step 1. Click the action center icon in the Windows notification area.
Step 2. Click the Airplane mode icon to turn it on or off.

Note: Click Expand if you cannot find the airplane mode icon.

Connect to an external display device

You can connect your computer to external display devices through wired or wireless connections.

Connection type

Wired You

Wireless You must have one of the following:

Requirements

must have an HDMI cable.

• An external display that supports Miracast

• A Miracast adapter for the external display

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Connect to a wired display device

HDMI

Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to connect your computer to a wired display device. Read the
documentation for the display device before purchasing a cable.

Step 1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI connector on your computer.
Step 2. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the appropriate HDMI connector on the display.

Connect to a wireless display device

You can connect your computer to an external display through Miracast.

Note: The display device may support Miracast directly or may use an adapter that supports Miracast.

Step 1. In Windows 10, select Start ➙ Settings ➙ Devices.

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Step 2. Select Add Bluetooth or other device ➙ Wireless display or dock.
Step 3. Select the device name to connect to.

Notes: If the device name is not displayed, check to ensure that

• Wi-Fi is turned on for your computer.

• the display device is turned on and is near your computer.

The Novo Button menu

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

• Open the BIOS/UEFI setup utility

• Open the boot device selection menu

• Open the Windows startup options screen

Note: From the Windows startup options screen, you can then choose to

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.
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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Mode Suitable for

Notebook mode

• Entering text

• Drag and drop operations using the touchpad

Stand mode

• Giving a presentation

• Viewing a slide show

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