Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 15.6'' Ryzen AMD 16Gb DDR4 3200Mhz 256Gb SSD - â‚¬490

ImARebel · 19-05-2020 6:30pm

Anyone having an issue with the function keys? I can't turn down the volume using fn + f2 for example

(I can't use any of them)

But it does work ok with the light for the keyboard

XsApollo · 19-05-2020 6:37pm

You don’t need FN to turn down the volume or brightness or whatever , just press the button I think.

hazbot · 19-05-2020 6:38pm

Yeah, by default, you don't press Fn to use those top row of keys. If you press Fn + key , it actually sends the F1, F2, F3 etc

I didn't like it that way so there's an option in the BIOS to reverse it.

BeansBeans · 19-05-2020 8:09pm

hazbot wrote: »

Yeah, by default, you don't press Fn to use those top row of keys. If you press Fn + key , it actually sends the F1, F2, F3 etc

I didn't like it that way so there's an option in the BIOS to reverse it.

My originally metal palmrest, now plastic palmrest shipped today. Delighted.

MrStuffins · 19-05-2020 9:16pm

Lads, probably being silly here but I've gotten as far as step 18 on the pdf and there's no "continue" option for me.

Am I stuck?

BLUEYK · 19-05-2020 9:29pm

MrStuffins wrote: »

Lads, probably being silly here but I've gotten as far as step 18 on the pdf and there's no "continue" option for me.

Am I stuck?

You're goosed, may sell the laptop...........

Just restart it, at this stage I think you only have the bios updated to run from USB and the drive reformatted.

MrStuffins · 19-05-2020 9:30pm

BLUEYK wrote: »

You're goosed, may sell the laptop...........

Just restart it, at this stage I think you only have the bios updated to run from USB and the drive reformatted.

Cheers dude

ImARebel · 19-05-2020 10:41pm

hazbot wrote: »

Yeah, by default, you don't press Fn to use those top row of keys. If you press Fn + key , it actually sends the F1, F2, F3 etc

I didn't like it that way so there's an option in the BIOS to reverse it.

Strange mine is opposite. Press F1 it operates as F1

lau1247 · 19-05-2020 10:54pm

ImARebel wrote: »

Strange mine is opposite. Press F1 it operates as F1

If it is anything like Dell (Presumably there is an equivalent for Lenovo), Fn+Esc will toggle lock and unlock Fn button.

Some examples here:

https://superuser.com/questions/616156/how-to-keep-the-function-key-locked-on-lenovo-e431

https://www.dell.com/community/Laptops-General-Read-Only/Esc-lock-icon/td-p/5073324

sibersha · 19-05-2020 11:00pm

Missed this one, keep checking thread / site to see if they're back in stock even though I know they won't be

coldfire1x · 19-05-2020 11:45pm

^^ They will be back in stock I guess once they ship out the pending orders. Its the discounts + DOS option which made the deal sweeter.

If you see German site, same model with intel chip available while with AMD its coming soon.

https://www.lenovo.com/de/de/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-15ARE05/p/88IPS501393

hazbot · 20-05-2020 9:26am

lau1247 wrote: »

If it is anything like Dell (Presumably there is an equivalent for Lenovo), Fn+Esc will toggle lock and unlock Fn button.

That's true, forgot to mention you could toggle. Fn + Esc does the same on these (it's marked on the Esc key as FnLock and even has a little indicator light

)

The BIOS setting allows you to choose which mode will be default on powerup.

fisab · 20-05-2020 10:00am

Tricky choice for me. Received mine on Fri but trackpad sticking. Clearly would prefer a replacement because I’ll never get as good a spec with a refund. But they seem to be out of stock everywhere. Hope they come back online soon,

MrStuffins · 20-05-2020 11:40am

Received mine last night and set it up.

Just wanna say massive thanks to the OP and special thanks to the poster who put together the pdf! You're both owed beers from me

absolutegroove · 20-05-2020 5:29pm

Just finished setting my laptop up. Lovely piece of kit.

Thanks to the OP and to the poster of the PDF

Now has anyone found some sweet protective cases/sleeves for this beauty of a laptop.

Thanks :-)

20-05-2020 5:31pm

not a sleeve but i was just looking at a bag, tbh, on offer today in one colour from lenovo and not a bad price for the other colours either

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/accessories-and-monitors/cases-and-bags/briefcases-toploads/CASE-BO-15-6-Toploader-T210-Black-ROW/p/GX40Q17229

Francobegbie · 20-05-2020 7:52pm

fisab wrote: »

Tricky choice for me. Received mine on Fri but trackpad sticking. Clearly would prefer a replacement because I’ll never get as good a spec with a refund. But they seem to be out of stock everywhere. Hope they come back online soon,

I heard someone in a review (of possibly the 3500 ryzen version) mention that installing microsoft precision trackpad driver helped with the trackpad, could be worth a try. I think the guy just hated how the trackpad operated. This may already be installed

gabbo is coming · 20-05-2020 8:59pm

Francobegbie wrote: »

I heard someone in a review (of possibly the 3500 ryzen version) mention that installing microsoft precision trackpad driver helped with the trackpad, could be worth a try. I think the guy just hated how the trackpad operated. This may already be installed

I got a mandatory Windows update today on shutdown

Next time I booted, could log in and then windows flashed on off repeatedly, couldn't do anything.

After much messing was able to roll back the 'quality updates

Weird

bfa1509 · 20-05-2020 9:23pm

Deleted User wrote: »

not a sleeve but i was just looking at a bag, tbh, on offer today in one colour from lenovo and not a bad price for the other colours either

https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/accessories-and-monitors/cases-and-bags/briefcases-toploads/CASE-BO-15-6-Toploader-T210-Black-ROW/p/GX40Q17229

Black one seems to be out of stock already

Edit: Nice grey ones still in stock!

Nigel Fairservice · 20-05-2020 9:54pm

bfa1509 wrote: »

Black one seems to be out of stock already

Edit: Nice grey ones still in stock!

I got the grey one. Not bad for €15. That included postage.

20-05-2020 10:14pm

yeah i picked up the grey one at that price, needed something that could hold the tablet and a few bits as well so this looks perfect

preferred the sandy coloured one tbh but not at twice the price!

absolutegroove · 21-05-2020 10:53am

Can somebody help me - please.

I’m having an issue with the adaptive brightness on my laptop. I cannot find how to disable it. It keeps dimming and getting brighter in different scenarios.

I’ve searched on the Lenovo website, I’ve checked the Microsoft website. I’ve googled and googled and no answer. I’ve double checked all the drivers.

I have no option available to me in the Display settings or even the Power settings (which one website suggests) to disable it.

The picture will show that I possibly should have an option to switch it off but on my laptop/windows 10 pro - I don’t.

coldfire1x · 21-05-2020 11:13am

^^ Tried this?

https://www.minitool.com/news/disable-adaptive-brightness-windows-10.html

Doff · 21-05-2020 11:21am

absolutegroove wrote: »

Can somebody help me - please.

I’m having an issue with the adaptive brightness on my laptop. I cannot find how to disable it. It keeps dimming and getting brighter in different scenarios.

I’ve searched on the Lenovo website, I’ve checked the Microsoft website. I’ve googled and googled and no answer. I’ve double checked all the drivers.

I have no option available to me in the Display settings or even the Power settings (which one website suggests) to disable it.

The picture will show that I possibly should have an option to switch it off but on my laptop/windows 10 pro - I don’t.

Could it be the battery saver mode kicking in? Once you go below a certain percent it will disable screen brightness, then once you go back above that same percent it will re-enable.

absolutegroove · 21-05-2020 11:25am

Doff wrote: »

Could it be the battery saver mode kicking in? Once you go below a certain percent it will disable screen brightness, then once you go back above that same percent it will re-enable.

Battery was fully charged. It happens on battery or on mains power.

I really an stumped on this issue!!

absolutegroove · 21-05-2020 11:45am

coldfire1x wrote: »

^^ Tried this?

https://www.minitool.com/news/disable-adaptive-brightness-windows-10.html

Tried it and no success :-(

hazbot · 21-05-2020 12:04pm

Did the laptop specs say it has automatic brightness? I don't remember.

But as far as I can tell, my laptop doesn't have any brightness sensor built in, so it can't do the auto brightness.

absolutegroove · 21-05-2020 1:17pm

hazbot wrote: »

Did the laptop specs say it has automatic brightness? I don't remember.

But as far as I can tell, my laptop doesn't have any brightness sensor built in, so it can't do the auto brightness.

The issue is still happening and I’ve rang Lenovo Support (they are getting a second technician to call me)

And now there may be a dead pixel issue (I’m running a possible fix but it’s not looking good).

Just my luck :-(

coldfire1x · 21-05-2020 1:29pm

absolutegroove wrote: »

The issue is still happening and I’ve rang Lenovo Support (they are getting a second technician to call me)

And now there may be a dead pixel issue (I’m running a possible fix but it’s not looking good).

Just my luck :-(

Ah thats not good. Depending on the location, dead pixel can be a pain. I guess they can change the display.

Wing126 · 21-05-2020 9:58pm

I'm guessing this isn't available any more?

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 15.6'' Ryzen AMD 16Gb DDR4 3200Mhz 256Gb SSD - â‚¬490

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