Lenovo ThinkPad P15 20ST001FIX User manual

P15 Gen 1 and T15g Gen 1
User Guide
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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 61
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (July 2020)
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Use Lenovo Quick Clean . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 15
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 17
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Use the multi-touch screen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use the Intelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . 23
Use the Cool and Quiet on lap feature . . . . 23
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connect to an e ternal display . . . . . . . 23
Use Lenovo Pen Pro (for selected models) . . . . 25
Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 27
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Check the battery status and temperature. . . 27
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Ma imize the battery life . . . . . . . . . 27
Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 27
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device. . . . 28
Use a SD card or smart card . . . . . . . . 28
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Use the factory color calibration feature (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 4. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 33
Use the fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Use face authentication (for selected models) . . . 34
Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 35
Chapter 5. Configure advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu . . . . . . . . . 37
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 37
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 37
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 38
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
What is RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Storage drive requirements for RAID levels . . 38
Enter the Intel RST configuration utility . . . . 39
Create RAID volumes . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delete RAID volumes . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Reset storage drives to non-RAID . . . . . . 40
Rebuild RAID 1 volumes. . . . . . . . . . 40
Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Restore system files and settings to an earlier
point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 41
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 41
Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 41
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 41
Install Windows 10 and drivers . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 6. CRU replacement . . . . . 45
What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 45
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Bottom door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 55
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 55
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 58
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 59
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 60
Appendix A. Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Appendix B. Accessi ility and ergonomic
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Appendix C. Supplemental
information a out the Linux operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Appendix D. Compliance and TCO
Certified information . . . . . . . . . . 81
Appendix E. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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A out this documentation
• 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 your computer
Front
1. Infrared (IR) LED*
Emit infrared (IR) light. Normally the infrared light is invisible to the naked eyes.
Note: Do not block the IR light-emitting diode (LED). Otherwise, the IR function
might not work.
2. Camera with IR function*
Log in to your computer with face authentication. See “Use face authentication
(for selected models)” on page 34.
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.
3. ThinkShutter* Slide ThinkShutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect
your privacy.
4. Microphones Capture or record sound.
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
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
Shut 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.
3. Fingerprint reader Log in to your computer with enrolled fingerprints. See “Use the fingerprint reader
” on page 34.
4. Trackpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the
trackpad” on page 19.
5. TrackPoint® pointing device Perform all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the TrackPoint pointing
device” on page 17.
6. Speaker Enable you to e perience high-quality sound.
Chapter 1.Meet your computer 3

Left
1. HDMI™ connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.
The HDMI connector on your computer 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, use a qualified HDMI 2.0 cable.
2. 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:
1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See “Enter the UEFI BIOS menu” on page 37.
2. Click Config ➙ USB ➙ Always On USB to enable the Always On USB
feature.
3. 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.
4. 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.
* for selected models
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