Engineered for long-lasting performance, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is the perfect laptop for your everyday tasks with features that you can depend on.
A: I just went through the exact same thing. I was on the verge of returning it. After getting hung up on by Microsoft and wasted 2 hours in a chat, I ended up doing a clean install from the Microsoft store and that let me switch off S mode!
Q: What is the maximun capacity of the RAM?
A: I own this Laptop and have found out through Memory Configuration from Crucible that the 16 GB 3200 Ram does indeed work making total of 20 GB with the onboard memory. I have this memory configuration installed and working in my Lenovo Idea Pad 3 Touch Screen. The Previous answer from Lenovo is wrong! I checked my System Memory and it verifies the Memory is recognized!
Q: Does this device come with windows and what's the search engine?
A: The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop, model number 81X800ENUS, ships with Windows 11 S-Mode 64-bit Operating System. Microsoft Edge is the default web browser, and Bing is the default search engine. Windows 11 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 11 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.
Q: Is there room to install an additional SSD drive?
A: The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop, model number 81X800ENUS, ships with a 256GB M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe solid state hard drive. The maximum storage capacity of this model configuration is: up to two drives, 1x 2.5 inch HDD + 1x M.2 SSD 2.5 inch HDD up to 1TB plus M.2 2242 SSD up to 512GB or M.2 2280 SSD up to 1TB. We recommend you consult with your certified technician about your storage upgrade options.
Q: what is the battery life of the lenovo ideapad 3?
A: I use this laptop for online school every day and even after a year only have to charge it every other day or so, and even then, it does not take long to charge
Q: Does it have Microsoft office?
A: This Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop, model number 81X800KLUS, ships with a 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 365 included as part of the Windows 11 operating system. To keep the program active after the trial period, you will need to purchase a product key. You will not need to download any additional software.
Q: Can I use my mouse and a flash drive at the same time: how many plugs does it provide?
A: Yes! There are 3 USB ports/plugs. So 1 for your external mouse leaves 2 available for flash drives and other things. There is also an HDMI port/plug.
A: Yes. This Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 laptop ships with a built in touchpad, but you can also use any external mouse that is Windows compatible.