Lenovo 20U1001TUS User manual

L14 Gen 1 and L15 Gen 1
User Guide

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
following:
• Appendi A “Important safety information” on page 73
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
Second Edition (October 2020)
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Contents
Abo t this doc mentation . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2. Get started with yo r
comp ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . 11
Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . . 12
Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 13
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to a cellular network. . . . . . . . 13
Use the Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Use Lenovo Quick Clean . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 16
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 18
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Use the multi-touch screen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use the Intelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . 23
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connect to an e ternal display . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 3. Explore yo r comp ter . . 27
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Check the battery status and temperature. . . 27
Charge the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ma imize the battery life . . . . . . . . . 28
Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 28
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device. . . . 29
Set up an NFC connection (for selected Intel
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Use a smart card or microSD card (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 4. Accessories . . . . . . . . 33
Purchase options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Docking station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Attach a docking station. . . . . . . . . . 36
Detach a docking station . . . . . . . . . 37
Connect multiple e ternal displays . . . . . 38
Chapter 5. Sec re yo r comp ter
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 41
Use Power Loss Protection function (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) . . 42
Use face authentication (for selected models) . . . 43
Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 43
Chapter 6. Config re advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . 45
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 45
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 45
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 46
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Restore system files and settings to an earlier
point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 46
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 47
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 47
Install Windows 10 and drivers . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 7. CRU replacement . . . . . 49
What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 49
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Wireless WAN card (for selected models) . . . 53
Hard disk drive assembly (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
M.2 solid-state drive (for models with the hard
disk drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
M.2 solid-state drive (for models without hard
disk drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
USB and audio board (for L14 Gen 1 only). . . 65
Chapter 8. Help and s pport . . . . . 67
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 67
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 70
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 71
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 72
Appendix A. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Appendix B. Accessibility and
ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 87
Appendix C. S pplemental
information abo t the Lin x operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Appendix D. Compliance and TCO
Certified information . . . . . . . . . . 93
Appendix E. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Abo t this doc mentation
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, and software programs might not be
available on your computer.
• Depending on the version of operating systems and programs, some user interface instructions might not
be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements on the
documentation of your computer, including this User Guide. To get the latest documentation, go to https://
pcsupport.lenovo.com.
• Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update.
As a result, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the latest information.
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Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter
ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 and ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 might be shipped with different microprocessors, namely
Intel® and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Hereby Intel models and AMD models are used to distinguish
computer models with different microprocessors.
Front
1. Infrared LED*
Emit infrared (IR) light. The IR light-emitting diode (LED) is on when you log in to
your computer with face authentication.
Note: Do not block the LED. Otherwise, the IR function might not work.
2. ThinkShutter* Slide ThinkShutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect
your privacy.
3. Camera with IR function*
Log in to your computer with face authentication. See “Use face authentication
(for selected models)” on page 43.
Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu. The
indicator ne t to the camera is on when the camera is in use.
If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video
conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera-
required feature from the app.
4. Microphones Capture or record sound.
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5. Camera*
Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu. The
indicator ne t to the camera is on when the camera is in use.
If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video
conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera-
required feature from the app.
6. Multi-touch screen* Enable you to use your computer with simple touch gestures. See “Use the multi-
touch screen (for selected models)” on page 21.
* for selected models
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Base
L14 Gen 1
L15 Gen 1
1. Power button
Press to turn on the computer or put the computer to sleep mode.
To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click Power, and then select
Sh t down.
The indicator in the power button shows the system status of your computer.
• Blinking for three times: The computer is initially connected to power.
• On: The computer is on.
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking rapidly: The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode.
• Blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.
2. Numeric keypad Quickly input numbers.
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3. Fingerprint reader* Log in to your computer with enrolled fingerprints. See “Use the fingerprint reader
(for selected models)” on page 42.
4. NFC label*
Your computer supports NFC (near field communication). You can share
information with another NFC-enabled device. See “Set up an NFC connection
(for selected Intel models)” on page 29.
5. Trackpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the
trackpad” on page 19.
6. TrackPoint® pointing device Perform all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the TrackPoint pointing
device” on page 18.
* for selected models
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Left
1. USB-C™ (3.2 Gen 1) connector
• Charge your computer.
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V
and 1.5 A.
• Transfer data at USB 3.2 speed, up to 5 Gbps.
• Connect to an e ternal display:
– USB-C to VGA: 1920 1080 pi els, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP: 4096 2304 pi els, 60 Hz
• Connect to USB-C accessories to help e pand your computer functionality. To
purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.
• Supply power to another computer using P-to-P (Peer to Peer) 2.0 charging
function. See “Charge the computer” on page 27.
Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories
might not work correctly.
2. USB-C™ (3.2 Gen 2) connector
• Charge your computer.
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V
and 1.5 A.
• Transfer data at USB 3.2 speed, up to 10 Gbps.
• Connect to an e ternal display:
– USB-C to VGA: 1920 1080 pi els, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP: 4096 2304 pi els, 60 Hz
• Connect to USB-C accessories to help e pand your computer functionality. To
purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.
• Supply power to another computer using P-to-P (Peer to Peer) 2.0 charging
function. See “Charge the computer” on page 27.
Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories
might not work correctly.
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3. Docking-station connector
Connect the computer to one of the following supported docks to e tend the
computer capabilities:
• ThinkPad Basic Docking Station
• ThinkPad Pro Docking Station
• ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station
4. Always On USB 3.2 connector
Gen 1
With the Always On USB feature enabled, the Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen
1 can charge a USB-compatible device when the computer is on, off, in sleep
mode, or in hibernation mode.
Notes:
• By default, Always On USB is enabled and Charge in Battery Mode is
disabled in UEFI BIOS.
• When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, and Charge in Battery Mode
is disabled in UEFI BIOS, ensure that you have connected the computer to ac
power.
To enable the Always On USB feature, do the following:
1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See “Enter the UEFI BIOS menu” on page 45.
2. Click Config ➙ USB ➙ Always On USB to enable the Always On USB
feature.
5. HDMI™ connector
Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.
For Intel models, the HDMI connector supports the HDMI 1.4 standard.
For AMD models, the HDMI connector supports the HDMI 2.0 standard by default.
If you connect an e ternal display to your computer through the HDMI connector
with an HDMI 1.4 cable, the e ternal display might not work. In this case, do one
of the following:
• Use a qualified HDMI 2.0 cable instead of an HDMI 1.4 cable.
• Change the HDMI standard of the HDMI connector from 2.0 to 1.4. To change
the HDMI standard, enter the UEFI BIOS menu (see “Enter the UEFI BIOS
menu” on page 45), and then configure HDMI Mode Select in the Config
menu.
6. Nano-SIM-card tray* Use the Nano Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card to connect to a wireless-
WAN network. See “Connect to a cellular network” on page 13.
7. microSD-card slot Insert a microSD card for data access or storage. See “Use a smart card or
microSD card (for selected models)” on page 30.
8. Ethernet connector
Connect to a local area network (LAN). When the green indicator is on, the
computer is connected to a LAN. When the yellow indicator blinks, data is being
transmitted.
9. Smart-card slot*
Use smart cards for authentication, data storage, and application processing.
Within large organizations, you might also use smart cards for strong security
authentication of single sign-on (SSO). See “Use a smart card or microSD card
(for selected models)” on page 30.
* for selected models
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Right
1. Audio connector
• Connect headphones with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to listen to the
sound from the computer.
• Connect a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to listen to the
sound from the computer or talk with others.
Note: This connector does not support standalone e ternal microphones.
2. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
3. Security-lock slot Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fi tures through a compatible
security cable lock. See “Lock the computer” on page 39.
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Bottom
1. Docking-station hook holes Use the docking-station hook holes to secure a supported docking station.
2. Speakers Enable you to e perience high-quality sound.
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Feat res and specifications
Dimensions
L14 Gen 1
• Width: 331 mm (13.0 inches)
• Depth: 235 mm (9.3 inches)
• Thickness: 21.1 mm (0.83 inches)
L15 Gen 1
• Width: 366.5 mm (14.4 inches)
• Depth: 250 mm (9.8 inches)
• Thickness: 21.7 mm (0.85 inches)
Maxim m heat o tp t
(depending on the model)
• 45 W (154 Btu/hr)
• 65 W (222 Btu/hr)
Power so rce (ac power
adapter)
• Sine-wave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz
• Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start
button and then click System.
Memory Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM)
Storage device
• 2.5-inch form factor, 7-mm (0.28-inch) height hard disk drive*
• M.2 solid-state drive*
• Hybrid solid-state drive* (with Intel® Optane™ memory)
Display
• Brightness control
• Color display with In-Plane Switching (IPS) or Twisted Nematic (TN) technology
• Display size:
– L14 Gen 1: 355.6 mm (14.0 inches)
– L15 Gen 1: 396.2 mm (15.6 inches)
• Display resolution: 1920 1080 pi els or 1366 768 pi els
• Multi-touch technology*
Keyboard
• Function keys
• Numeric keypad (for L15 Gen 1 only)
• Si -row keyboard or si -row keyboard with backlight
• Trackpad
• TrackPoint pointing device
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Connectors and slots
• Audio connector
• Ethernet connector
• HDMI connector
• microSD card slot
• Nano-SIM-card tray*
• Smart-card slot*
• Two USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 (including one Always On USB 3.2 connector
Gen 1)
• Two USB-C connectors (USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 Gen 2)
Sec rity feat res
• Face authentication*
• Fingerprint reader*
• Password
• ThinkShutter*
• Security-lock slot
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)*
Wireless feat res
• Bluetooth
• Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receiver (available on models with
wireless WAN)*
• NFC*
• Wireless LAN
• Wireless WAN*
Others • Camera*
• Microphones
* 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 / 3.1 Gen 1 5
3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2 10
3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20
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Chapter 2. Get started with yo r comp ter
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 acco nt
A user account is required to use the Windows operating system. It can either be a Windows user account or
a Microsoft account.
Windows ser acco nt
When you start Windows for the first time, you are prompted to create a Windows user account. This first
account you created is of the “Administrator” type. With an Administrator account, you can create additional
user accounts or change account types by doing the following:
1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Acco nts ➙ Family & other sers.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Microsoft acco nt
You can also log in to the Windows operating system with a Microsoft account.
To create a Microsoft account, go to the Microsoft sign-up page at https://signup.live.com and follow the on-
screen instructions.
With a Microsoft account, you can:
• Enjoy one-time signing in if you are using other Microsoft services, such as OneDrive, Skype, and Outlook.
com.
• Sync personalized settings across other Windows-based devices.
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Windows ser interface
1. Acco nt Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out from the current account.
2. Doc ments Open the Doc ments folder, a default folder to save your received files.
3. Pict res Open the Pict res folder, a default folder to save your received pictures.
4. Settings Launch Settings.
5. Power Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep mode.
6. Start b tton Open the Start menu.
7. Windows Search Type what you are looking for in the search bo and get search results from your
computer and the Web.
8. Task View Display all opened apps and switch among them.
9. Windows notification area Display notifications and status of some features.
10. Battery stat s icon Display power status and change battery or power settings. When your computer
is not connected to ac power, the icon changes to .
11. Network icon Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status. When
connected to a wired network, the icon changes to .
12. Action center Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to some
features.
Open the Start men
• Click the Start button.
• Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.
Access Control Panel
• Open the Start menu and click Windows System ➙ Control Panel.
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• Use Windows Search.
La nch an app
• Open the Start menu and select the app you want to launch.
• Use Windows Search.
Windows label
Your computer might have a Windows 10 Genuine Microsoft label affi ed to its cover depending on the
following factors:
• Your geographic location
• Edition of Windows 10 that is preinstalled
Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Hardware.asp for illustrations of the various types of
Genuine Microsoft labels.
• In the People’s Republic of China, the Genuine Microsoft label is required on all computer models
preinstalled with any version of Windows 10.
• In other countries and regions, the Genuine Microsoft label is required only on computer models licensed
for Windows 10 Pro.
The absence of a Genuine Microsoft label does not indicate that the preinstalled Windows version is not
genuine. For details on how to tell whether your preinstalled Windows product is genuine, refer to the
information provided by Microsoft at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/default.asp .
There are no e ternal, visual indicators of the Product ID or Windows version for which the computer is
licensed. Instead, the Product ID is recorded in the computer firmware. Whenever a Windows 10 product is
installed, the installation program checks the computer firmware for a valid, matching Product ID to complete
the activation.
In some cases, an earlier Windows version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windows 10 Pro
license downgrade rights.
Connect to networks
Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wired or wireless network.
Connect to the wired Ethernet
Connect your computer to a local network through the Ethernet connector on your computer with an
Ethernet cable.
Note: If the computer is connected to a supported docking station or dock, use the Ethernet connector on
the docking station or dock instead of the one on the computer.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
1. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.
2. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.
Connect to a cell lar network
If your computer has a wireless wide area network (WAN) card and a nano-SIM card installed, you can
connect to a cellular data network and get online using the cellular signal.
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Note: The 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.
To establish a cellular connection:
1. Turn off the computer at first and then locate the nano-SIM-card slot.
2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole in the tray 1. The tray ejects 2. Install a new nano-SIM card
into the tray with the metal contacts facing downward 3. Insert the tray into the nano-SIM-card slot until
you hear a click 4. If your computer has a nano-SIM card installed, skip this step.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area, and then select the cellular network icon from
the list.
5. Provide required information, if needed.
Use the Vantage app
The preinstalled Vantage app is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with
automated updates and fi es, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.
To access the Vantage app, type Vantage in the search bo .
Key feat res
The Vantage app enables you to:
• Know the device status easily and customize device settings.
• Download and install UEFI BIOS, firmware, and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
• Monitor your computer health, and secure your computer against outside threats.
• Scan your computer hardware and diagnose hardware problems.
• Look up warranty status (online).
• Access User Guide and helpful articles.
Notes:
• The available features vary depending on the computer model.
• The Vantage app makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your e perience with your
computer. The description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface.
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