Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 1 User manual

P15 Gen 1 and T15g 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
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
• Setup Guide
First Edition (July 2020)
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
USB connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Get started with your desktop . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manage networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . . 9
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
nteract with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 10
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 11
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use the multi-touch screen . . . . . . . . 14
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 15
Use Lenovo Pen Pro (for selected models) . . . . 16
Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 19
Use the ntelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . . 19
Use the Cool and Quiet on lap feature . . . . . . 19
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device . . . . . 19
Chapter 4. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use the fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 23
Use Power Loss Protection function (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 5. Configure advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
UEF B OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
What is UEF B OS . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Enter the UEF B OS menu. . . . . . . . . 25
Navigate in the UEF B OS interface . . . . . 25
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 25
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 26
Update UEF B OS . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 6. CRU replacement . . . . . 27
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Disable the built-in battery. . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Bottom door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 37
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 37
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 42
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 42
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 43
Appendix A. Ergonomic
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Appendix B. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Appendix C. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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A out this documentation
• 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
1. nfrared ( R) LED* 2. Camera with R function*
3. ThinkShutter* 4. Microphones
5. Camera* 6. Multi-touch screen*
* for selected models
ThinkShutter: Slide ThinkShutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. t is designed to protect your privacy.
Related topic
“Use the multi-touch screen” on page 14
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Base
1. Power button 2. Numeric keypad
3. Fingerprint reader 4. Trackpad
5. TrackPoint® pointing device 6. Speaker
Related topics
• “Use the fingerprint reader” on page 21
• “Use the trackpad” on page 12
• “Use the TrackPoint® pointing device” on page 11
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Left
1. HDM ™ connector 2. Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
3. Nano-S M-card tray* 4. Audio connector
* for selected models
Related topics
• “USB connectors” on page 7
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Right
1. Smart-card slot* 2. SD-card slot
3. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 4. Security-lock slot
Related topics
• “Use Lenovo Pen Pro (for selected models)” on page 16
• “USB connectors” on page 7
• “Lock the computer” on page 21
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Rear
1. System status indicator 2. Ethernet connector
3. USB-C™ ( 3.2 Gen 1) connector 4. Thunderbolt™ 3 connectors (USB-C)
5. Power connector
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Bottom
1. Emergency-reset hole 2. Keyboard drainage 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.
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USB connectors
Thunder olt 3 connectors (USB-C)
• Charge USB-C compatible devices:
– The output voltage and current: 5 V and 3 A (when only one device is charged).
– The output voltage and current: 5 V and 3 A (for the first connected device when two devices are
charged).
– The output voltage and current: 5 V and 1.5 A (for the second connected device when two devices are
charged).
Transfer data at Thunderbolt 3 speed, up to 40 Gbps.
• Connect to an external display:
– USB-C to VGA: 1900 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP: 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.
Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories might not work correctly.
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
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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer
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 mode
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 mode switch.
Interact with your computer
Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.
Use the camera
• Take pictures or record videos by using the Cheese application. The indicator next to the camera is on
when the camera is in use.
• f 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: R camera support is currently limited in Linux. Make sure the regular camera is selected if you see
gray lines.
Use the key oard shortcuts
The special keys on the keyboard help you work more easily and effectively.
Enable / disable speakers
Decrease volume
ncrease volume
Enable / disable microphones
Darken display
Brighten display
Manage external displays
Enable / disable wireless
*Open Settings window
*Enable / disable Bluetooth
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nvoke 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
Fn+Spacebar Toggle keyboard backlight
Fn+B Break operation
Fn+K Scroll contents
Fn+P Pause operation
Fn+S Send system request
Fn+4
Enter sleep mode
To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button.
Fn+Left arrow key Go to beginning
Fn+Right arrow key Go to end
* for selected models
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.
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 utton
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Press to select or open an item.
3. Right-click utton
Press to display a shortcut menu.
4. Middle utton
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.
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.
Use the trackpad
1. Left-click zone
Press to select or open an item.
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You also can tap anywhere on the surface of the trackpad with one finger to perform the left-click action.
2. Right-click zone
Press to display a shortcut menu.
You also can tap anywhere on the surface of the trackpad 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 zoom out
Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them closer together to
zoom out.
Two-finger zoom 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.
• f 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.
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For more gestures, see the help information of the pointing device.
Use the multi-touch screen
f 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.
• n 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 item to the location you want
Move an object.
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