Lenovo ThinkPad C14 User manual

Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook
User Guide

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
fo owing:
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
First Edition (June 2022)
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Contents
Discover your Chromebook . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Chapter 1. Meet your Chro ebook . . . 1
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
USB specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Explore your
Chro ebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Charge your Chromebook . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Lock your Chromebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Interact with your Chromebook. . . . . . . . . . 8
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . . 8
Use the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to an externa disp ay . . . . . . . 10
Use the touch screen (for se ected mode s) . . 10
Set the power p an . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shut down your Chromebook . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3. CRU replace ent . . . . . 13
What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rep ace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Base cover assemb y . . . . . . . . . . . 14
M.2 so id-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Wire ess WAN card (for se ected mode s) . . . 17
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 4. Help and support . . . . . 23
Frequent y asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ca Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 24
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 25
Get he p from Goog e . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Appendix A. Accessibility and
ergono ic infor ation . . . . . . . . 27
Appendix B. Co pliance
infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Appendix C. Open source
infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appendix D. Notices and
trade arks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Discover your Chro ebook
Thank you for choosing a Lenovo® Chro ebook™! We are dedicated to delivering the best solution to
you.
Before starting your tour, p ease read the fo owing information:
• I ustrations in this documentation might ook different from your product.
• Depending on the mode , some optiona accessories, features, software programs, and user interface
instructions might not be app icab e to your Chromebook.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. To get the atest documentation, go to https://
pcsupport. enovo.com.

Chapter 1. Meet your Chro ebook
Front view
Camera Webcam privacy shutter
Microphone Touch screen*
Speaker Power button/Fingerprint reader*
TrackPoint® pointing stick TrackPoint buttons
Touchpad
* for se ected mode s
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Webca privacy shutter
S ide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera ens. It is designed to protect your privacy.
Related topics
• “Use the touch screen (for se ected mode s)” on page 10
• “Use the touchpad” on page 9
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Side view
Security- ock s ot USB-C® (Thunderbo t™ 4*) connector
USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector Audio connector
microSD-card reader
* for se ected mode s
Related topics
• “USB specifications” on page 4
• “Charge your Chromebook” on page 7
• “Lock your Chromebook” on page 7
• “Connect to an externa disp ay” on page 10
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Rear view
Nano-SIM-card tray*
* for se ected mode s
Specifications
For detai ed specifications of your Chromebook, go to https://psref. enovo.com.
USB specifications
Note: Depending on the mode , some USB connectors might not be avai ab e on your Chromebook.
Connector na e Description
• USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector
Connect USB-compatib e devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB
mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.
• USB-C (Thunderbo t 4) connector
• USB-C (USB 4) connector
• Charge USB-C compatib e devices with the output vo tage and
current of 5 V and 0.9 A.
• Connect to an externa disp ay:
– USB-C to VGA: up to 1920 x 1200 pixe s, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP: up to 5120 x 3200 pixe s, 60 Hz
• Connect to USB-C accessories to he p expand your Chromebook
functiona ity. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://
www. enovo.com/accessories.
State ent on USB transfer rate
Depending on many factors such as the processing capabi ity of the host and periphera devices, fi e
attributes, and other factors re ated to system configuration and operating environments, the actua transfer
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rate using the various USB connectors on this device wi vary and wi be s ower than the data rate isted
be ow 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
4 Gen 2 × 2 20
4 Gen 3 × 2 40
Thunderbo t 3 40
Thunderbo t 4 40
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Chapter 2. Explore your Chro ebook
Charge your Chro ebook
Power source of the ac power adapter:
• Power: 45 W or 65 W
• 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
• Output rating of the ac power adapter: 20 V dc, 3.25 A or 15 V dc, 3 A
When the battery power is ow, charge your battery by connecting your computer to ac power with the
supp ied power adapter. The 65 W ac power adapter supports the rapid charge function, the battery is 80%
charged in about one hour when the computer is turned off. The actua charging time depends on the battery
size, the physica environment, and whether you are using the computer.
Note: Some mode s may not ship with ac adapters or power cords. Use on y the certified adapters and
power cords provided by Lenovo that comp y with the requirements of re evant nationa standards to charge
the product. It is recommended to use the Lenovo qua ified adapters. You can refer to https://
www. enovo.com/us/en/comp iance/eu-doc.
CAUTION:
All plugs ust be fir ly and securely inserted into receptacles.
Lock your Chro ebook
Lock your Chromebook to a desk, tab e, or other fixtures through a compatib e security cab e ock.
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Note: The s ot supports cab e ocks that conform to the Kensington MiniSaver® ock standards using
C eat™ ocking techno ogy. You are responsib e for eva uating, se ecting, and imp ementing the ocking
device and security feature. Lenovo is not responsib e for the ocking device and security feature. You can
purchase the cab e ocks at https://smartfind. enovo.com.
Interact with your Chro ebook
This section introduces various ways to interact with your Chromebook.
Use the keyboard shortcuts
The function keys on the keyboard he p you work more easi y and effective y.
Go to the previous page.
Refresh your current page.
Make the current window fu screen.
Open the task view to see a your open windows.
Darken the disp ay.
Brighten the disp ay.
Go to the previous media fi e in the p ay ist or fo der.
P ay or pause p ayback of media.
Go to the next media fi e in the p ay ist or fo der.
Mute/Umute the microphone.
Mute the speakers.
Decrease the speaker vo ume.
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Increase the speaker vo ume.
Lock the screen.
Your Chromebook a so supports some key combinations.
a t + Go to the previous page.
ctr + Take a screenshot.
a t + Switch the etter case between the upper case and ower case.
+ Lock the screen.
ctr + a t + ? View a keyboard shortcuts.
To change the keyboard settings:
1. C ick the setting icon in the system tray, and then c ick Device ➙ Keyboard.
2. Fo ow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as you prefer.
Use the touchpad
The entire touchpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the touchpad to perform
a the pointing, c icking, and scro ing functions of a traditiona mouse.
Use the touch gestures
Tap once to se ect or open an item. Tap twice quick y to disp ay a shortcut menu.
Two-finger zoom in or zoom out.
Scro through items.
Open the task view. Show the current window.
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Notes:
• When using two or more fingers, ensure that you position your fingers s ight y apart.
• Some gestures are on y avai ab e when you are using certain apps.
• If the touchpad surface is stained with oi , turn off the Chromebook first. Then, gent y wipe the touchpad
surface with a soft and int-free c oth moistened with ukewarm water or computer c eaner.
To change the settings:
1. C ick the setting icon in the system tray, and then c ick Device ➙ Touchpad.
2. Fo ow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as you prefer.
If Enable tap-to-click is turned on, you can tap or press the touchpad. Otherwise, you can on y press the
touchpad to achieve the c icking function of a traditiona mouse.
Connect to an external display
Connect your Chromebook to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your workspace.
Supported resolution
The fo owing tab e ists the supported maximum reso ution of the externa disp ay.
Connect the external display to Supported resolution
USB-C connector (USB 4 / Thunderbo t 4) Up to 5 K / 60 Hz
HDMI connector Up to 4 K / 60 Hz
To change disp ay settings:
1. C ick the setting icon in the system tray, and then c ick Device ➙ Displays.
2. Fo ow the on-screen instructions to change the disp ay settings as you prefer.
Use the touch screen (for selected odels)
If your Chromebook disp ay supports the mu ti-touch function, you can navigate the screen with simp e
touch gestures.
Note: Some gestures might not be avai ab e depending on the app you use.
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Tap once to sing e c ick
Tap and ho d to right-c ick
S ide to scro through items Drag
Zoom out Zoom in
Swipe from the eft: view a open windows
Swipe from the right: open action center
Tap with two fingers to open a shortcut menu Swipe upwards to unfo d the app Launcher
Maintenance tips:
• Turn off the Chromebook before c eaning the mu ti-touch screen.
• Use a dry, soft, and int-free c oth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the
mu ti-touch screen. Do not app y so vents to the c oth.
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• The mu ti-touch screen is a g ass pane covered with a p astic fi m. Do not app y pressure or p ace any
meta ic object on the screen, which might damage the touch pane or cause it to ma function.
• Do not use fingernai s, g oved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.
• Regu ar y ca ibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy.
Set the power plan
For ENERGY STAR® comp iant Chromebooks, the fo owing power p an takes effect when your
Chromebooks have been id e for a specified duration:
Table 1. Default power plan (when plugged into ac power
• Turn off the disp ay: After seven minutes and 30 seconds
• Put the Chromebook into s eep: After eight minutes and 30 seconds
To reset the power p an to achieve the best ba ance between performance and power saving:
1. C ick the setting icon in the system tray, and then c ick Device ➙ Power.
2. Fo ow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as you prefer.
Shut down your Chro ebook
When you finish working with your Chromebook, shut it down to save power.
• C ick in the system tray.
• Press the power button.
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Chapter 3. CRU replace ent
Customer Rep aceab e Units (CRUs) are parts that can be upgraded or rep aced by the customer. The
computers contain the fo owing types of CRUs:
• Self-service CRUs: Refer to parts that can be insta ed or rep aced easi y by customer themse ves or by
trained service technicians at an additiona cost.
• Optional-service CRUs: Refer to parts that can be insta ed or rep aced by customers with a greater ski
eve . Trained service technicians can a so provide service to insta or rep ace the parts under the type of
warranty designated for the customer’s machine.
If you intend on insta ing a CRU, Lenovo wi ship the CRU to you. CRU information and rep acement
instructions are shipped with your product and are avai ab e from Lenovo at any time upon request. You
might be required to return the defective part that is rep aced by the CRU. When return is required: (1) return
instructions, a prepaid shipping abe , and a container wi be inc uded with the rep acement CRU; and (2) you
might be charged for the rep acement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective CRU within thirty (30)
days of your receipt of the rep acement CRU. For fu detai s, see the Lenovo Limited Warranty
documentation at https://www. enovo.com/warranty/ w_02.
What are CRUs
Refer to the fo owing CRU ist for your Chromebook.
Self-service CRUs
• ac power adapter
• Nano-SIM-card tray*
• Power cord
Optional-service CRUs
• Base cover assemb y
• M.2 so id-state drive
• Speaker
• Keyboard
• Wire ess WAN card*
* for se ected mode s
Note: Rep acement of any parts not isted above, inc uding the bui t-in rechargeab e battery, must be done
by a Lenovo-authorized repair faci ity or technician. Go to https://support. enovo.com/partner ocation for more
information.
Replace a CRU
Fo ow the rep acement procedure to rep ace a CRU.
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Base cover asse bly
Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices and print the fo owing instructions.
Note: Do not remove the base cover assemb y when your Chromebook is connected to ac power.
For access, do the fo owing:
1. Disab e the bui t-in battery. Press together with the power button for about five seconds, and at the
same time detach the ac power adapter from the Chromebook.
Note: Power supp y from the bui t-in battery wi resume after you reconnect the Chromebook to the ac
power adapter.
2. C ose the Chromebook disp ay and turn over the Chromebook.
Re oval procedure
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Troubleshooting
If the Chromebook does not start up after you reinsta the base cover assemb y, disconnect the ac power
adapter and then reconnect it to the Chromebook.
M.2 solid-state drive
Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices and print the fo owing instructions.
Attention: The M.2 so id-state drive is sensitive. Inappropriate hand ing might cause damage and
permanent oss of data.
When hand ing the M.2 so id-state drive, observe the fo owing guide ines:
• Rep ace the M.2 so id-state drive on y for upgrade or repair. The M.2 so id-state drive is not designed for
frequent changes or rep acement.
• Before rep acing the M.2 so id-state drive, make a backup copy of a the data that you want to keep.
• Do not app y pressure to the M.2 so id-state drive.
• Do not touch the contact edge or circuit board of the M.2 so id-state drive. Otherwise, the M.2 so id-state
drive might get damaged.
• Do not make the M.2 so id-state drive subject to physica shocks or vibration. Put the M.2 so id-state drive
on a soft materia , such as c oth, to absorb physica shocks.
For access, do the fo owing:
1. Disab e the bui t-in battery. Press together with the power button for about five seconds, and at the
same time detach the ac power adapter from the Chromebook.
Note: Power supp y from the bui t-in battery wi resume after you reconnect the Chromebook to the ac
power adapter.
2. C ose the Chromebook disp ay and turn over the Chromebook.
3. Remove the base cover assemb y. See “Base cover assemb y” on page 14.
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Re oval procedure
Note: A My ar fi m might cover the M.2 so id-state drive. To access the M.2 so id-state drive, pee off the fi m
first. Do not damage the my ar fi m and make sure put it back in p ace after insta ation.
Before installing :If you rep ace the M.2 so id-state drive, ensure the therma pad upper and down the so id-
state drive are attached in p ace.
Speaker
Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices and print the fo owing instructions.
For access, do the fo owing:
1. Disab e the bui t-in battery. Press together with the power button for about five seconds, and at the
same time detach the ac power adapter from the Chromebook.
Note: Power supp y from the bui t-in battery wi resume after you reconnect the Chromebook to the ac
power adapter.
2. C ose the Chromebook disp ay and turn over the Chromebook.
3. Remove the base cover assemb y. See “Base cover assemb y” on page 14.
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