Lenovo 20Y3 User manual

X1 Extreme Gen 4 and P1 Gen 4
User Guide

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following:
Safety and Warranty Guide
Setup Guide
Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
Second Edition (August 2022)
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Contents
About this docu entation . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your co puter . . . . . 1
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 5
USB specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2. Get started with your
co puter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Get started with your desktop . . . . . . . . . . 7
Manage networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . . 7
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . . 8
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . . 9
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use the multi-touch screen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 13
Use Lenovo Pen Pro (for selected models) . . . . 14
Chapter 3. Explore your co puter . . 17
Use the Intelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . . 17
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device . . . . . 17
Enabling Nvidia proprietary drivers in Fedora (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Purchase options . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 4. Secure your co puter
and infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) . . 19
Use privacy protection (for selected models) . . . 20
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 21
Use Power Loss Protection function (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 5. Configure advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . 23
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 23
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 23
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 24
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 6. CRU replace ent . . . . . 25
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 25
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2280 M.2 solid-state drive and bracket . . . . 28
Speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Wireless WAN card (for selected models) . . . 33
Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 35
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 35
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 39
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 40
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 41
Appendix A. Ergono ic
infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Appendix B. Co pliance
infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Appendix C. Notices and
trade arks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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About this docu entation
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 your co puter
Front view
Ite Description Ite Description
Infrared camera* / Camera* Webcam privacy shutter
Microphone Power button with fingerprint reader
Speaker TrackPoint® pointing stick
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Ite Description Ite Description
Trackpad TrackPoint buttons
Touch screen*
* for selected models
Webca privacy shutter
Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.
Speaker
Support Dolby® Atmos Speaker, which delivers natural sound in conference calls, reduces listener fatigue,
and sounds stunningly clear to make meetings more productive.
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Side view
Ite Description Ite Description
Power connector USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector
Audio connector SD card reader
Nano-SIM-card tray USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Security-lock slot
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Botto view
E ergency-reset hole
If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the power button, reset your
computer:
1. Disconnect your computer from ac power.
2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to cut off power supply temporarily.
3. Connect your computer to ac power and then turn on your computer.
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Features and specifications
For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com and search by product.
Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start
button and then click Syste .
Me ory Two slots, Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module
(SODIMM), up to 32GB for each, up to 64 GB in total
Storage device Two slots, 2280 M.2 solid-state drive, up to 2TB for each, up to 4TB in total*
One slot, 2280 M.2 solid-state drive, up to 2TB*
Audio Dobly Atmos Speaker System
Display
Color display with In-Plane Switching (IPS)
Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) display*
Display ratio: 16:10
Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels or 3840 x 2400 pixels
Multi-touch technology*
Notes: For non-OLED display, High-Dynamic Range (HDR) funtion is only
supported under Hybrid Graphics mode. To switch the display setting between
Hybrid Graphics mode and Discrete Graphics mode:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter
the UEFI BIOS menu.
2. Select Config ➙ Display ➙ Graphic Devices and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Security features
Face authentication*
Fingerprint reader (integrated in power button)*
Glance (Privacy Guard)*
Glance (Privacy Alert)*
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)*
Wireless features
Bluetooth
GPS (on wireless WAN model)*
Wireless LAN
Wireless WAN (4G or 5G)*
Note: The 4G or 5G 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
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USB specifications
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
Connector na e Description
USB 2.0 connector
USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB
mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.
USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector
USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector
USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) 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 5120 x 3200 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.
State ent 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
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
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Chapter 2. Get started with your co puter
Get started with your desktop
Launch an app
Use the super key (with the Windows logo) or open the Activities menu on the top left and type in the
name of the application you want to launch.
Click the "show application" menu (For the Fedora operating system, you can see the menu after opening
Activities menu) on the lower left and type in the name of the application you want to launch.
Launch settings
Select the system menu arrow on the top right and click on Settings.
Get support
For the Ubuntu operating system, see the Ubuntu documentation site at https://help.ubuntu.com/lts/
ubuntu-help/index.html.
For the Fedora operating system, see the Fedora project wiki at https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fedora_
Project_Wiki.
The Gnome desktop is installed by default and is designed to be simple and easy to use. Details on using
Gnome are available by launching the Help application or online at https://help.gnome.org/users/.
Manage networks
Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wired or wireless network.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
1. Click the system menu arrow on the top right. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.
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2. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.
Airplane ode
When the Airplane mode is enabled, all wireless features are disabled.
To enable or disable the Airplane mode:
1. Use the system menu drop down (top right) and choose Settings.
2. Click the Wi-Fi option.
3. Turn on or turn off the Airplane ode switch.
Interact with your co puter
Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.
Use the ca era
Take pictures or record videos by using the Cheese application. The indicator next 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.
Note: IR function is currently limited in Linux. Make sure the regular camera mode is selected if you see gray
lines.
Use the keyboard shortcuts
The special keys on the keyboard help you work more effectively.
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Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function of
F1–F12 function keys.
FnLock indicator on: standard function
FnLock indicator off: special function
Enable / disable speakers
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Enable / disable microphones
Darken display
Brighten display
Manage external displays
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Enable / disable airplane mode
Open / collapse notification center
Answer incoming calls on Microsoft Teams
Decline incoming calls on Microsoft Teams
Customize the function of this key on the Vantage app
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Open Snipping Tool
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Toggle keyboard backlight (for selected models)
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Break operation
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Pause operation
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Scroll contents
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Send system request
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Enter sleep mode
To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button.
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Go to beginning
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Go to end
Use the TrackPoint pointing device
The TrackPoint pointing device enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as
pointing, clicking, and scrolling.
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Use the TrackPoint pointing device
1. Pointing stick
Use your index finger or middle finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction
parallel to the keyboard. The pointer on the screen moves accordingly but the pointing stick itself does not
move. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves.
2. Left-click button
Press to select or open an item.
3. Right-click button
Press to display a shortcut menu.
4. Middle button
Press and hold the dotted middle button while applying pressure to the pointing stick in the vertical or
horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.
Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap
Note: Ensure that the new cap has grooves a.
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Use the trackpad
The entire trackpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the trackpad to perform
all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse. Tap on the surface of the trackpad
with one finger to perform the left-click action, with two fingers to perform the right-click action.
Use the touch gestures
Tap
Tap anywhere on the trackpad with one finger to select or open an
item.
Two-finger tap
Tap anywhere on the trackpad with two fingers to display a shortcut
menu.
Two-finger scroll
Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them in the vertical or
horizontal direction. This action enables you to scroll through the
document, Web site, or apps.
Two-finger zoo out
Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them closer together to
zoom out.
Two-finger zoo in
Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them farther apart to zoom
in.
Notes:
When using two or more fingers, ensure that you position your fingers slightly apart.
Some gestures are not available if the last action was done from the TrackPoint pointing device.
Some gestures are only available when you are using certain apps.
If the trackpad surface is stained with oil, turn off the computer first. Then, gently wipe the trackpad
surface with a soft and lint-free cloth moistened with lukewarm water or computer cleaner.
For more gestures, see the help information of the pointing device.
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Use the ulti-touch screen (for selected odels)
If your computer display supports the multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen with simple touch
gestures.
Note: Some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use.
Tap once
From the Start menu: Open an app or item.
From the desktop: Select an app or item.
In an open app: Perform an action such as Copy, Save, and
Delete, depending on the app.
Tap twice quickly
Open an app or item from the desktop.
Tap and hold
Open a shortcut menu.
Slide
Scroll through items, such as lists, pages, and photos.
Drag an ite to the location you want
Move an object.
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Move two fingers closer together
Zoom out.
Move two fingers farther apart
Zoom in.
Tips
Turn off the computer before cleaning the multi-touch screen.
Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the
multi-touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.
The multi-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
1. Connect the external display to an appropriate video connector on your computer.
2. Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the external display.
If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click
Display settings.
Set the display ode
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.
3. 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.
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Note: If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display, only part of the screen
can be displayed on the external display.
Use Lenovo Pen Pro (for selected odels)
The Lenovo Pen Pro (a rechargeable stylus pen) enables you to write and draw in a natural manner. To
purchase the pen, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.
Note: The color of the pen might vary by country or region. Depending on the model, the pen might look
slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.
Pen overview
Bottom barrel button
To erase text or drawings, hold the button to erase the object in supported apps.
Top barrel button
To right-click, hold the button and tap the screen in supported apps.
USB-C connector
Use the ac power adapter that comes with your computer to charge the pen.
LED indicator When the LED indicator blinks in amber, the pen battery power is low. The LED
indicator is in solid amber during charging and is solid green when the pen is fully
charged. The pen is fully charged in about two hours.
Top pen button
Hold the top pen button for at least three seconds to enable Bluetooth pairing on
the pen.
Notes:
The default function of each barrel button might vary in different apps.
To customize the barrel button functions, launch the settings application and go to the “ Wacom Tablet”
option.
Pair the pen
1. Enable Bluetooth pairing on the pen by pressing and holding the top of the pen for at least three
seconds until the LED indicator blinks in green.
2. Enable Bluetooth pairing on your computer to detect and pair with the pen. See “Connect to a
Bluetooth-enabled device” on page 17. The pen is detected as Lenovo Pen Pro.
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