Lenovo ThinkPad 1 Gen Z16 User manual

Z13 Gen 1 and Z16 Gen 1
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 (May 2022)
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer. . . . . 1
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 8
USB specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Access networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 11
Connect to a cellular network (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turn on the Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . 12
nteract with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 13
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 14
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use the touch screen (for selected models) . . 17
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 18
Lenovo Mod Pen (for selected models) . . . . 20
Lenovo Precision Pen 2 (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 25
Lenovo apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lenovo Quick Clean / Clean Your Device . . . 25
Smart features (for selected models). . . . . . . 26
TrackPoint Quick Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ntelligent cooling (for ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1) . . . . 30
ntelligent cooling (for ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1) . . . . 31
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 32
Charge the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Change the power settings . . . . . . . . 33
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Set up a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . 34
Use an SD card (for ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 4. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Lock the computer (for ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Log in with your fingerprint . . . . . . . . . . 35
Log in with your face D . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Protect data against power loss . . . . . . . . 36
UEF B OS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 38
Associate your fingerprints with passwords . . 39
Certificate based B OS management . . . . . . 39
Chapter 5. Configure advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
UEF B OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Enter the UEF B OS menu. . . . . . . . . 41
Navigate in the UEF B OS interface . . . . . 41
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 41
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 41
View UEF B OS Event log . . . . . . . . . 41
Detect memory retraining . . . . . . . . . 42
Switch the security chip . . . . . . . . . 43
Reset system to factory defaults . . . . . . 43
Update UEF B OS . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
F DO (Fast D) Online authentication . . . . . . . 44
nstall a Windows operating system and drivers . . 45
Chapter 6. CRU replacement . . . . . 47
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery . . . . 47
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 48
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Wireless WAN card (for selected models) . . . 51
Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 53
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 53
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 57
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 58
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix A. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Appendix B. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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Before starting your tour, please read the following information:
• llustrations 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 computer
Front view
ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1
nfrared camera Microphone
Touch screen* TrackPoint® pointing stick
Fingerprint reader Trackpad
Privacy shutter
* for selected models
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ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
nfrared camera Microphone
Touch screen* TrackPoint® pointing stick
Speaker Fingerprint reader
Trackpad Privacy shutter
* for selected models
Privacy shutter
The F9 key works as a privacy shutter. When the indicator is on, your camera will be disabled.
Related topics
• “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 14
• “Use the trackpad” on page 15
• “Use the touch screen (for selected models)” on page 17
• “Log in with your fingerprint” on page 35
• “Log in with your face D” on page 36
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Chapter 1.Meet your computer 3

Side view
ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1
USB-C® (USB 4) power connector USB-C (USB 4) connector
Power button Nano-S M-card tray*
Audio connector
* for selected models
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ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
SD card reader USB-C (USB 4) connector
USB-C (USB 4) power connector Security-lock slot
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) connector Audio connector
Power button Nano-S M-card tray*
* for selected models
Related topics
• “USB specifications” on page 9
• “Charge the computer” on page 32
• “Use an SD card (for ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 only)” on page 34
• “Lock the computer (for ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 only)” on page 35
Chapter 1.Meet your computer 5

Bottom view
ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1
ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
Speaker (for ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 only) Emergency-reset hole
Emergency-reset hole
f 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. nsert 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.
CAUTION:
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When the computer is operating, it should e placed on a hard and flat surface with its ottom area
not in contact with user’s are skin. Under normal operating conditions, the temperature of the
ottom surface will remain within an accepta le range as defined in IEC 62368-1, ut such
temperatures can still e high enough to cause discomfort or harm to the user if directly touched for
over one minute at a time. As such, it is recommended that users avoid prolonged direct contact with
the ottom of the computer.
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Features and specifications
For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com and search by product.
Memory Low Power Double data rate 5 (LPDDR5), soldered on board, up to 32 GB
Storage device
For ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1:
One slot, 2242 M.2 solid-state drive, up to 1TB
For ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1:
One slot, 2280 M.2 solid-state drive, up to 2TB
Audio • Dolby Atmos® Speaker System
• Dolby Voice®
Display
• OLED display*
• Color display with n-Plane Switching ( PS) technology
• Display ratio: 16:10
• Display resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels, 2880 x 1800 pixels, or 3840 x 2400
pixels
• Multi-touch technology*
• TUV Eye Safe or Eye Comfort certified*
Notes: For non-OLED display with High-Dynamic Range (HDR) function, this
function only works under Hy rid Graphics mode. To switch the display setting
between Hy rid Graphics mode and Discrete Graphics mode:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter
the UEF B OS menu.
2. Select Config ➙ Display ➙ Graphic Devices and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Security features
• Face authentication
• Fingerprint reader
• Glance Privacy Guard*
• Glance Privacy Alert*
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0)*
• Trusted Platform Module (Pluton TPM 2.0)*
Wireless features
• Bluetooth
• GPS (on wireless WAN model)*
• Wireless LAN
• Wireless WAN*
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
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USB specifications
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
Connector name Description
• USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector
• USB-C (USB 4) connector
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and
current of 5 V and 1.5 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.
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 (G it/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
4 Gen 2 × 2 20
4 Gen 3 × 2 40
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer
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.
Connect to the wired Ethernet
To connect your computer to a local network, you need a Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter. Lenovo USB-
C to Ethernet Adapter is available as an option and shipped with some computer models. You can purchase
one from Lenovo at https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.
Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)
To connect a 4G cellular data network, you must have a wireless wide area network (WWAN) card and a
nano-S M card installed. The nano-S M card might come with your computer by countries or regions. f no
nano-S M card is shipped, you will need to purchase one from authorized service carriers.
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Depending on model, your computer might have no WWAN card installed. For installation procedures of the
WWAN card, see “Wireless WAN card (for selected models)” on page 51.
Notes:
• 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.
2. Locate the nano-S M card slot and insert the nano-S M card as shown. Note the orientation of the card
and ensure that it is seated correctly.
• For ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1
• For ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1
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.
Turn 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.
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