Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 User manual

L13 Gen 3, L13 Yoga Gen 3, S2 Gen 7, and S2
Yoga Gen 7
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 (April 2022)
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Contents
Discover yo r Lenovo notebook. . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter . . . . . 1
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turn on the Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . 10
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 10
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 11
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use the touch screen (for selected models) . . 14
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 16
Get to know YOGA modes . . . . . . . . . . 17
Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for L13 Yoga Gen 3
and S2 Yoga Gen 7 only) . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 3. Explore yo r comp ter . . 21
Lenovo apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lenovo Quick Clean / Clean Your Device . . . 21
Smart features (for selected models). . . . . . . 22
Intelligent cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 26
Charge the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Change the power settings . . . . . . . . 27
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Set up a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . 27
Set up an NFC connection . . . . . . . . . 27
Use a smart card . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 4. Sec re yo r comp ter
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Log in with your fingerprint (for selected models) . . 29
Log in with your face ID (for selected models) . . . 30
Protect your privacy (for selected models) . . . . 30
Protect data against power loss (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
UEFI BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 32
Associate your fingerprints with passwords
(for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter 5. Config re advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . 35
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 35
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 35
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 35
View UEFI BIOS Event log . . . . . . . . . 35
Detect memory retraining . . . . . . . . . 36
Reset System to factory default . . . . . . . 37
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
FIDO (Fast ID) Online authentication . . . . . . . 38
Install a Windows operating system and drivers . . 38
Chapter 6. CRU replacement . . . . . 41
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 41
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Wireless WAN card (for selected models) . . . 44
2242 M.2 solid-state drive and bracket . . . . 46
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 7. Help and s pport . . . . . 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
Appendix B. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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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 view
Infrared camera* / Camera* Webcam privacy shutter*
Microphones Touch screen*
Power button with fingerprint reader* TrackPoint® pointing stick
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TrackPoint buttons NFC (near field communication) mark*
Trackpad Smart-card slot*
* for selected models
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 TrackPoint pointing device” on page 11
• “Use the trackpad” on page 13
• “Use the touch screen (for selected models)” on page 14
• “Log in with your fingerprint (for selected models)” on page 29
• “Log in with your face ID (for selected models)” on page 30
• “Protect your privacy (for selected models)” on page 30
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Side view
Intel models
Nano-SIM-card tray* USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4) power
connector
USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Audio connector
Security-lock slot USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector
Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 HDMI™ connector
Lenovo Integrated Pen*
*for selected models
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AMD models
Nano-SIM-card tray* USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) power connector
USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Audio connector
Security-lock slot USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector
Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 HDMI connector
Lenovo Integrated Pen*
*for selected models
Related topics
• “USB specifications” on page 7
• “Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page 9
• “Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for L13 Yoga Gen 3 and S2 Yoga Gen 7 only)” on page 18
• “Charge the computer” on page 26
• “Use a smart card” on page 28
• “Lock the computer” on page 29
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Bottom view
Emergency-reset hole Speakers
Emergency-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.
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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Feat res and specifications
For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https //psref.lenovo.com and search by product.
Memory Double data rate 4 (DDR4), soldered on board, up to 32 GB
Storage device One slot, 2242 M.2 solid-state drive, up to 1 TB
A dio • Dolby Audio™ Premium
• Dolby Voice®
Display
• Color display with In-Plane Switching (IPS) or Twisted Nematic (TN) technology
• Display ratio 16 10
• Display resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels
• Multi-touch technology*
Sec rity feat res
• Face authentication*
• Fingerprint reader* (integrated in power button)
• Glance Privacy Guard*
• Glance Privacy Alert*
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)*
Wireless feat res
• Bluetooth
• NFC*
• GPS (on wireless WAN model)*
• Wireless LAN
• Wireless WAN (4G)*
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 2.0 connector
• USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
• USB 3.2 connector Gen 2
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 (3.2 Gen 2) connector
• USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector
• USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector
• USB 4 connector
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and
current of 5 V and 3A.
• 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 2880 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 (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
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
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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.
Connect to a cell lar network (for selected models)
To connect a 4G cellular data network, you must have a wireless wide area network (WWAN) card and a
nano-SIM card installed. The nano-SIM card might come with your computer by countries or regions. If no
nano-SIM card is shipped, you will need to purchase one from authorized service carriers.
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 44.
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-SIM card slot and insert the nano-SIM card as shown. Note the orientation of the card
and ensure that it is seated correctly.
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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 the keyboard shortc ts
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
TrackPoint pointing stick
Use your finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard.
The pointer on the screen moves accordingly. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves.
TrackPoint b ttons
The left-click button and right-click button correspond to the left and right buttons on a traditional mouse.
Press and hold the dotted middle button while using your finger to applying pressure to the pointing stick in
the vertical or horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.
Disable the TrackPoint pointing device
The TrackPoint pointing device is active by default. To disable the device
1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Mo se.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to disable TrackPoint.
Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap
Note: Ensure that the new cap has grooves a.
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Use the trackpad
You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse.
Use the trackpad
Left-click zone Right-click zone
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Use the to ch gest res
Tap once to select or open an item. Tap twice quickly to display a shortcut menu.
Two-finger zoom in or zoom out. Scroll through items.
Open the task view to see all open windows. Show the desktop.
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.
Disable the trackpad
The trackpad is active by default. To disable the device
1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ To chpad.
2. In the Touchpad section, turn off the To chpad control.
Use the to ch screen (for selected models)
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.
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