Lenovo 100w Gen 4 User manual

100w Gen 4/300w Yoga Gen 4/500w Yoga
Gen 4
User Guide

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
following
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
First Edition (March 2023)
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Contents
Discover yo r Lenovo notebook. . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
USB specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2. Get started with yo r
comp ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Access networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to a cellular network (for selected
models of 300w Yoga Gen 4 only) . . . . . . . 9
Turn on the Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . 10
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use the touch screen (for 300w Yoga Gen 4
and 500w Yoga Gen 4 only) . . . . . . . . 12
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 13
Get to know YOGA modes (for 300w Yoga
Gen 4 and 500w Yoga Gen 4 only). . . . . . 14
Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for selected
models of 300w Yoga Gen 4 and 500w Yoga
Gen 4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 3. Explore yo r comp ter . . 17
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lenovo Commercial Vantage . . . . . . . . . 17
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 18
Charge the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Change the power settings . . . . . . . . 19
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set up a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 4. Config re advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
UEFI BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 21
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 21
Change the hotkey mode . . . . . . . . . 21
Enable or disable the Always On USB
function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set an administrator password . . . . . . . 22
Change or remove the administrator
password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set a user password . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Change or remove the user password . . . . 23
Enable the power on password . . . . . . . 23
Set a hard disk password . . . . . . . . . 23
Change or remove the hard disk password . . 23
Install a Windows operating system and drivers . . 24
Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 25
Chapter 5. CRU replacement . . . . . 27
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 27
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pen dummy (for selected models of 300w
Yoga Gen 4 and 500w Yoga Gen 4) . . . . . 28
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 32
M.2 solid-state drive (for selected models) . . 34
Wireless WAN card (for selected models of
300w Yoga Gen 4 only) . . . . . . . . . . 36
Chapter 6. Help and s pport . . . . . 39
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 39
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 41
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 42
Appendix A. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Appendix B. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Discover yo r Lenovo notebook
Thank yo for choosing a Lenovo® notebook! We are dedicated to delivering the best sol tion to yo .
Before starting your tour, please read the following information
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, software programs, and user interface
instructions might not be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. To get the latest documentation, go to https //
pcsupport.lenovo.com.
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Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter
Front
100w Gen 4
300w Yoga Gen 4 / 500w Yoga Gen 4
Item Description Item Description
Camera Webcam privacy shutter
Microphone Touch screen
1 for 500w Yoga Gen 4 only
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Webcam privacy sh tter
Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.
Related topics
• “Use the touch screen (for 300w Yoga Gen 4 and 500w Yoga Gen 4 only)” on page 12
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Base
Item Description Item Description
Camera (for selected models of 300w
Yoga Gen 4 and 500w Yoga Gen 4) Microphone
Trackpad
* for selected models
Chapter 1.Meet your computer 3

Side
Item Description Item Description
USB-C® (3.2 Gen 2) power connector USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector
HDMI™ connector Audio connector
Lenovo Integrated Pen (for selected
models of 300w Yoga Gen 4 and 500w
Yoga Gen 4)
Power button
Volume button (for 300w Yoga Gen 4
and 500w Yoga Gen 4 only) Always On USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector
Security-lock slot
* for selected models
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)
3.2 Gen 1 5
3.2 Gen 2 10
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USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20
4 Gen 2 × 2 20
4 Gen 3 × 2 40
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
Related topics
• “USB specifications” on page 7
• “Connect to an external display” on page 13
• “Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for selected models of 300w Yoga Gen 4 and 500w Yoga Gen 4)” on page
15
• “Lock the computer” on page 17
• “Charge the computer” on page 18
Chapter 1.Meet your computer 5

Bottom
Item Description Item Description
Keyboard drainage hole Speakers
Keyboard drainage hole
Drain out liquid from your computer if you accidentally spill liquid on the keyboard.
CAUTION:
When the comp ter is operating, it sho ld be placed on a hard and flat s rface with its bottom area
not in contact with ser’s bare skin. Under normal operating conditions, the temperat re of the
bottom s rface will remain within an acceptable range as defined in IEC 62368-1, b t s ch
temperat res can still be high eno gh to ca se discomfort or harm to the ser if directly to ched for
over one min te at a time. As s ch, it is recommended that sers avoid prolonged direct contact with
the bottom of the comp ter.
Note: Some Lenovo computers include a display that can be rotated 360 degrees. When those products are
used as a tablet computer, the temperatures of all the accessible parts are within an acceptable range as
defined in IEC 62368-1.
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Specifications
Specifications Description
Memory • Low Power Double Data Rate 5 (LPDDR5), soldered on board, 4 GB or 8 GB
Storage device
• 100w Gen 4
– Universal Flash Storage (UFS)*, 128 GB
– 2242 M.2 solid-state drive*, 128 GB
• 300w Yoga Gen 4 / 500w Yoga Gen 4
– UFS*, 128 GB
– 2242 M.2 solid-state drive*, 128 GB or 256 GB
A dio • Dolby Audio™
Display
• Display technology
– 100w Gen 4 Twisted Nematic (TN)
– 300w Yoga Gen 4 In-Plane Switching (IPS), anti-fingerprint treatment
– 500w Yoga Gen 4 Widescreen Ultra eXtended Graphics Array (WUXGA)
• Display ratio
– 100w Gen 4 / 300w Yoga Gen 4 16 9
– 500w Yoga Gen 4 16 10
• Display resolution
– 100w Gen 4 / 300w Yoga Gen 4 1366 x 768 pixels
– 500w Yoga Gen 4 1920 x 1200 pixels
• Multi-touch technology (for 300w Yoga Gen 4 and 500w Yoga Gen 4 only)
Sec rity feat res • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) (for selected models)
Wireless feat res
• Bluetooth
• Wireless LAN
• Wireless WAN (4G) (for selected models of 300w Yoga Gen 4)
Note: The 4G cellular service is provided by authorized mobile service carriers
in some countries or regions. You must have a cellular plan from a service
carrier to connect to the cellular network. The cellular data plan might vary by
location.
* for selected models
USB specifications
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
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Connector name Description
• USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector
Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB
mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.
• USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and
current of 5 V and 3 A.
• Connect to an external display
– USB-C to VGA up to 1920 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP up to 4096 x 2304 pixels, 60 Hz
• Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer
functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https //
www.lenovo.com/accessories.
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Chapter 2. Get started with yo r comp ter
Access networks
This section helps you connect to a wireless or wired network.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
Click the network icon in the Windows® notification area, and then select a network for connection. Provide
required information, if needed.
• For models with Windows 10
• For models with Windows 11
Connect to a cell lar network (for selected models of 300w Yoga Gen 4
only)
To connect a 4G cellular data network, you must have a wireless wide area network (WWAN) card and a
nano-SIM card installed. You can purchase a nano-SIM card from authorized service carriers.
Notes:
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• The 4G cellular service is provided by authorized mobile service carriers in some countries or regions. You
must have a cellular plan from a service carrier to connect to the cellular network. The cellular data plan
might vary by location.
• Network connection speeds might also vary by location, environment, network conditions and other
factors.
To establish a cellular connection
1. Turn off the computer and remove the base cover assembly. See “Base cover assembly” on page 32.
2. Slide the socket cover slightly to the left and pivot the socket cover upward. Install a nano-SIM card and
close the socket cover. Then slide the socket cover slightly to the right and ensure that the card is
seated correctly.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Click the network icon, and then select the cellular network icon from the list. Provide required
information, if needed.
T rn on the Airplane mode
When the Airplane mode is enabled, all wireless features are disabled.
1. Type Airplane mode in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
2. Turn on the Airplane mode.
Interact with yo r comp ter
Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.
Use hotkeys
Some keys on the keyboard are printed with icons. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone
or in combination with the Fn key to access certain functions or settings quickly. The functions of hotkeys are
symbolized by the icons printed on them.
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Hotkey / hotkey
combination F nction
Mute / unmute the speakers.
If you mute the speakers and turn off your computer, the speakers remain muted when
you turn on your computer.
/ Decrease / increase the volume.
Mute / unmute the microphones.
/ Decrease / increase display brightness.
Manage external displays.
Turn on / turn off the airplane mode.
Open the Settings window.
Lock the current user account.
View open program windows.
Open the Windows Calculator.
Open the Lenovo Commercial Vantage app.
Note: This hotkey does not work on Windows 11 SE.
Open the Windows snipping tool.
Fn + Equal the Home key.
Use the hotkey mode
Some hotkeys share keys with functions keys (F1 to F12). The hotkey mode is a UEFI BIOS setting that
changes how hotkeys (or function keys) are used.
• When the hotkey mode is enabled, press Fn together with the hotkey to use the hotkey.
• When the hotkey mode is disabled, press the hotkey directly.
Important note for 300w Yoga Gen 4 / 500w Yoga Gen 4
Do not place your computer on another computer while it is in use. Otherwise, the keyboard and the
trackpad will be disabled.
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Use the to ch screen (for 300w Yoga Gen 4 and 500w Yoga Gen 4 only)
If your computer display supports the multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen with simple touch
gestures. For more touch gestures, refer to https //support.microsoft.com/windows.
Note: Some gestures might not be available when you are using certain apps.
Ill stration and description Ill stration and description
Tap once to single click Tap twice quickly to double-click
Tap and hold to right-click
Slide to scroll through items
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Ill stration and description Ill stration and description
Zoom out Zoom in
Swipe from the left view all open windows (Windows 10)
Swipe from the left open widget panel (Windows 11)
Swipe from the right open action center (Windows 10)
Swipe from the right open notification center (Windows
11)
Swipe downwards shortly show title bar
Swipe downwards close the current app
Drag
Maintenance tips:
• Turn off the computer before cleaning the touch screen.
• Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the
touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.
• The touch screen is a glass panel covered with a plastic film. Do not apply pressure or place any metallic
object on the screen, which might damage the touch panel or cause it to malfunction.
• Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.
• Regularly calibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy.
Connect to an external display
Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your workspace.
Connect to a wired display
If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click a blank area on the desktop and select
display settings. Then follow the on-screen instructions to detect the external display.
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S pported resol tion
The following table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display.
Connect the external display to S pported resol tion
USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) power connector Up to 4K / 60 Hz
HDMI™ connector Up to 4K / 30 Hz
Connect to a wireless display
To use a wireless display, ensure that both your computer and the external display support the Miracast®
feature.
Press Windows logo key +K key and then select a wireless display to connect with.
Set the display mode
Press or and then select a display mode of your preference.
Change display settings
1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select display settings.
2. Select the display that you want to configure and change display settings of your preference.
You can change the settings for both the computer display and the external display. For example, you can
define which one is the main display and which one is the secondary display. You also can change the
resolution and orientation.
Get to know YOGA modes (for 300w Yoga Gen 4 and 500w Yoga Gen 4
only)
Rotate the display to switch among different YOGA modes according to your preference. The keyboard and
the pointing devices are automatically disabled in the stand mode, tent mode, and tablet mode. Use the
touch screen to control your computer instead.
Attention: Do not rotate the computer display with too much force, or apply too much force to the upper-
right or upper-left corner of the computer display. Otherwise the display or hinges might get damaged.
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