Thank you for choosing a Lenovo® Legion product! This user guide contains all the fundamentals about your Lenovo Legion 7a (15'', 11), including but not limited to its features, specifications, operating system, keyboard shortcuts, power management, firmware setup, and FAQs. Explore this guide and learn how to use your Lenovo Legion 7a (15'', 11).
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.
If you don’t like this feature, you can disable it. Flip to Start can be enabled and disabled in:
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| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Microphones |
| 2 | Infrared LED |
| 3 | Infrared camera |
| 4 | Camera |
| 5 | Camera light |
| 6 | Screen |
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.
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.
The infrared camera receives near-infrared waves emitted by an infrared LED and reflected by a human face. It is used for facial recognition.
The built-in camera captures visible light and converts it to digital signals. It is used for video recordings and video conferencing.
The camera light indicates whether the camera is activated.
Table: Camera light status and description
| Camera light status | Description |
|---|---|
| On | The camera is activated. |
| Off | The camera is not activated. |
The screen of the built-in display is where text, graphics, and videos are displayed.
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Speakers |
| 2 | Power button |
| 3 | Power light |
| 4 | Keyboard |
| 5 | Touchpad |
| 6 | Antennas (cannot be seen from the outside) |
The speakers are the PC's built-in sound output devices.
Press the power button to turn on your PC.
By default, on a Windows PC, pressing the power button when the PC is turned on will put the PC into sleep mode.
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.
Table 1: Power light status and description
| Light status | Power state |
|---|---|
| Solid on | Powered on |
| Blinking slowly | In sleep mode |
| Off | Powered off or in hibernation mode |
The color of the power light can indicate the PC's active operation mode.
Table 2: Power light colors and the PC's active operation modes
| Light color | Operation mode |
|---|---|
| White | Balance mode |
| Blue | Quiet mode |
| Red | Performance mode |
| Purple | Custom mode |
The keyboard is the primary input device for a PC, designed for typing characters. A Lenovo keyboard also includes shortcut keys that enhance productivity when interacting with the PC, applications, and the Windows operating system.
Keyboard layouts vary by language and region, so your PC's keyboard may differ from the illustrations in this publication.
The touchpad is the PC's built-in pointing device, which provides the basic functionality of an external mouse. Slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen and tap or double-tap to select or execute a screen item.
The touchpad also supports Windows multi-finger gestures, which provide shortcuts to frequently used apps and functions.
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.
The antennas are hidden inside the PC.
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | HDMI™ connector |
| 2 | USB Standard-A connector (always-on) |
| 3 | Multi-purpose USB Type-C® connector 1 |
| 4 | Combo audio jack |
| 5 | Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector 2 |
The HDMI connector is used to connect an external display device, such as a television, a projector, or a monitor.
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.
A USB connector with a battery icon ( 
) supports the always-on
function. The PC can supply power
to a USB device connected to this type of connector even when the PC is powered off, in sleep
mode, or in hibernation mode.
The always-on function can be turned on and off in:
This multi-purpose USB Type-C® connector is used to connect:
When connecting display devices, you need to use appropriate cables and adapters (if needed) according to the connection capabilities of the display device.
This multi-purpose USB Type-C connector complies with the USB Power Delivery specification. If your PC is sold without an included ac power adapter, you can reuse an existing USB Power Delivery–capable charger or purchase one separately. Refer to the specifications section in this publication for the minimum and maximum negotiable power levels supported by this connector.
The combo audio jack is used to connect single-plug headsets, headphones, or external speakers.
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | SD card slot |
| 2 | Camera switch |
| 3 | Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector 3 |
| 4 | Charging light |
| 5 | USB Standard-A connector |
The SD card slot is used to insert an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card to transfer data between the memory card and your PC.
This toggle switch is used to enable or disable the built-in camera.
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.
This USB Type-C® connector is the PC's power input connector. Use the included power adapter and this connector to supply power to the PC.
This multi-purpose USB Type-C connector complies with the USB Power Delivery specification. If your PC is sold without an included ac power adapter, you can reuse an existing USB Power Delivery- capable charger or purchase one separately. Refer to the specifications section in this publication for the minimum and maximum negotiable power levels supported by this connector.
When this connector is not used by the included power adapter, it can also be used to connect:
When connecting display devices, you need to use appropriate cables and adapters (if needed) according to the connection capabilities of the display device.
When selecting or reusing a third-party USB Type-C charger for this PC, choose a product that is safety- approved or certified.
In many countries and regions, manufacturers or importers of electric chargers can submit their products to certification authorities or approved and recognized testing laboratories. These products typically bear a mark indicating that they meet the relevant quality and safety standards. In some countries and regions, this certification process is mandatory.
If you live in mainland China, choose a charger with the "CCC" mark. For users in many European countries, select one with the "CE" mark. For users in the United States and Canada, choose a charger listed by one of the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (for example, the "UL Listed" mark). For people living in other countries or regions, consult a qualified electrical engineer to learn how to select a safety-approved electric charger.
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).
Table: Charging light status and description
| Light status | Plugged in? | Battery charge level |
|---|---|---|
| Off | No | / |
| On, amber | Yes | 1%–90% |
| On, white | Yes | 91%–100% |
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.
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Air vents (outlet) |
The air vents allow hot air to be discharged out of the PC.
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.
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Air vents (intake) |
| 2 | Speakers |
The air vents allow air to be sucked inside of the PC to cool the internal components.
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.
The speakers are the PC's built-in sound output devices.
A Lenovo keyboard usually includes the following shortcut keys that you can use to quickly access apps or adjust settings.
Hotkeys provide quick access to frequently used settings and applications. Typically located in the top row of the keyboard, they often share keys with the function keys (F1–F12) and several other keys. Each hotkey's function is denoted by the icon printed on the key. The keyboard of your computer may only support a subset of the listed hotkeys.
Table 1: Hotkey functions
| Hotkey icon | Function description |
|---|---|
|
Mutes/Unmutes sound. |
|
Decreases volume. |
|
Increases volume. |
|
Enables/Disables the microphone. |
|
Decreases screen brightness. |
|
Increases screen brightness. |
|
Selects and sets up display devices. |
|
Enables/Disables airplane mode. |
|
Opens an AI experience, an application launch panel, or a pre-installed PC management application. |
 |
Enables/Disables the touchpad. |
|
Opens the Smart Connect app. |
 |
Opens the Calculator app. |
 |
Opens the Snipping tool. |
The fn lock is an electronic switch that affects how you use hotkey functions. To turn it on and off, press fn + esc.
Figure 1: Locations of the fn lock 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 characters denoting the primary functions are printed on top of the icons and the icons denoting the secondary functions.
Figure 2: The layout of a dual-function key
Table 2: fn lock and dual-function keys
| fn lock (Esc) LED |
fn lock status |
Pressing the hotkey alone | Pressing the hotkey while holding down the fn key |
| Off | Disabled | Primary function | Secondary function |
| On | Enabled | Secondary function | Primary function |
The fn key can be used in combination with specific keys to adjust device settings or activate additional functions.
Table 3: fn-based key combinations
| Key combination | Function |
|---|---|
| fn + Q | Switches the PC's active thermal mode |
| fn + R | Switches the refresh rates of the built-in display |
| fn + N | Shows key device information |
| fn + Space | Cycle through factory-defined light effects |
| fn + up arrow | Increases the keyboard brightness |
| fn + down arrow | Decreases the keyboard brightness |
| fn + B | Break |
| fn + P | Pause |
| fn + S | SysRq |
| fn + K | ScrLk |
| fn + I | Insert |
The Windows logo key is located in the lower-left corner of the keyboard. It can be used alone or in combination with specific keys to quickly change settings and access utilities within the Windows operating system. The table below lists frequently used key combinations. For a complete list of all key combinations that utilize the Windows logo key, please refer to the official Microsoft online documentation.
Table 4: Windows logo key combinations
| Key or key combination | Function |
|---|---|
Windows logo key 
|
Opens or closes the Start menu |
| + A | Opens or closes Quick Settings |
| + D | Returns to the desktop |
| + E | Opens File Explorer |
| + I | Opens Settings |
| + L | Locks the screen |
| + M | Minimizes all open windows |
| + N | Opens or closes the Notification Area |
| + P | Switches multi-screen modes |
| + W | Opens or closes Widgets |
| + ; (semicolon) | Opens the emoji panel |
| + Tab | Opens or closes Task View |
| + PrtSc | Takes a full-screen screenshot and saves it to a file |
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. Otherwise, pressing the Copilot key opens Windows Search.
| Width | 345.2 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
| Thickness |
|
| Input | 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz |
| Output voltage | 36 V |
| Maximum output current | 5 A |
| Maximum output power | 180 W |
| Capacity | 84 Wh |
| Cell type | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery |
| Number of cells | 4 |
| Type | LPDDR5X |
| Installation | On board |
| Slot quantity | 0 |
| Type | Solid-state drive (SSD) |
| Slot quantity | 2 |
| Slot type | M.2 (2242 or 2280) |
| Slot interface | PCIe Gen4 |
| Size | 15.3 inches |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 |
| Maximum refresh rate | 165 Hz |
| Screen type | OLED |
| USB Standard-A connector |
|
| Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector 1, 2 |
|
| Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector 3 |
|
| HDMI connector |
|
| SD slot | Card type
|
| Audio jack |
|
| Wi-Fi® |
Different Wi-Fi standards may operate on different frequency bands. In
some countries or regions, certain frequency bands may be prohibited for
unlicensed use or may require specific conditions. Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7
on this PC are disabled in some countries or regions in accordance with
local regulations.
|
| Bluetooth® | Bluetooth 5.4 |
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) |
|---|---|
| 3.2 Gen 1 | 5 |
| 3.2 Gen 2 | 10 |
| USB4 | 40 |
When you turn on the power, a series of instructions are executed inside your PC to initiate devices, locate a boot device, and look for a program called bootloader. The bootloader will then find the operating system installed on your PC and hand over control to it. When the operating system is started, your PC is ready for use.
These instructions are stored on a Flash chip on the PC's system board. The Flash chip and the instructions stored on it are referred to as the PC's firmware (UEFI/BIOS).
Lenovo PCs typically include a setup utility in the firmware that allows you to:
This section introduces the types of passwords that you can set in the firmware setup utility.
You can set various types of passwords in the firmware setup utility.
| Password type | Pre-requisite | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator password | No | You must enter it to start the setup utility. |
| User password | The administrator password must be set. | You can use the user password to start the setup utility. |
| Master hard disk password | No | You must enter it to start the operating system. |
| User hard disk password | The master hard disk password must be set. | You can use the user hard disk password to start the operating system. |
You set the administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the firmware setup utility.
Next time you start the computer, you must enter the administrator password to open the setup utility. If Power on Password is enabled, you must enter the administrator password or the user password to start the computer.
Only the administrator can change or remove the administrator password.
If you remove the administrator password, the user password is also removed.
You must set the administrator password before you can set the user password.
The administrator of the setup utility might need to set a user password for use by others.
If the administrator password has been set, you can enable power-on password to enforce greater security.
If power-on password is enabled, a prompt appears on the screen every time you turn on the computer. You must enter the administrator or user password to start the computer.
You can set a hard disk password in the setup utility to secure access to your data storage on the PC’s mass storage device.
If the hard disk password is set, you must provide the correct password to start the operating system.
Change or remove the hard disk password.
To change or remove master password, select Change Master Password and press enter.
To change user password, select Change User Password and press enter.
The operating system is essential software for a PC. It manages the hardware devices of the PC, provides utility applications and user interfaces, and enables the installation of various applications for a wide range of purposes.
Your PC comes with Windows 11 pre-installed.
When you turn on your PC for the first time, the Windows operating system will guide you through the initial setup process. Most importantly, you will:
Apart from text-based passwords, Windows 11 supports additional user authentication methods for PCs with the required hardware devices. For PCs equipped with a built-in infrared LED and an infrared camera, you can enable facial recognition to sign into Windows using your face.
From time to time, your PC receives update notifications. These notifications may include new features, security updates, and device drivers. While security-related updates are typically downloaded and installed automatically, you can manually control the installation of other available updates.
In Windows Update, you can view available updates, manually check for updates, and configure settings related to updates. To navigate to Windows Update, select Settings ➙ Windows Update.
While using your PC, you may encounter various issues. Windows provides several recovery options to help restore your system to normal functionality. The table below will help you choose the right option for different situations.
Table: Windows recovery options
| Situations | Recovery options |
|---|---|
| Windows runs much slower after you install an app. | Restore Windows from a system restore point. |
| Windows hasn't been functioning properly for some time. | Reset your PC while keeping your personal files. |
| Your PC won't start. | Utilize Windows startup repair function. |
| Your PC won't start and cannot be repaired using Windows startup repair function. | Use a recovery drive to restore Windows. |
Resetting Windows allows you to reinstall the operating system while retaining your personal files. This gives the operating system a fresh start and, in some cases, restores the PC's original performance.
It is advisable to create a recovery drive after completing the initial setup of Windows. If you encounter a significant issue that prevents Windows from starting, you can use the recovery drive to restore the operating system on your PC.
If the Windows operating system fails to start, you can use a previously created recovery drive to restore Windows onto your PC.
Legion Space is an app developed specifically to help you access game resources, adjust the performance, change light effects, and manage devices and peripherals.
To access the app, type Legion Space in the Windows search box and select the matched result. You can also find the app from the taskbar.
Smart Connect is an app that can easily pair your PC with your Motorola smartphone and Lenovo tablet. With Smart Connect, you can:
To open Smart Connect, you can type Smart Connect in the Windows
search box and then select the
matched result. Alternatively, you can also press the hotkey marked with (F11) as a shortcut.
The AI Core equipped on your PC is designed to optimize performance and meet the needs of different scenarios. Lenovo AI Core mainly supports Acoustic and Sound sync.
/ to
adjust the keyboard lighting brightness. You
can turn it off completely by pressing fn +
multiple times.
A variety of unique elements shape the Legion product. The use of materials, the design of the air vents, and the lighting effects lead the product to be significantly different from other gaming products in the market. Now you can experience an ultra-high performance and immersive gaming experience with this product!
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