Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 User manual

T14 Gen 2, T15 Gen 2, P14s Gen 2, and P15s
Gen 2
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 (February 2021)
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Contents
About this do umentation . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your omputer . . . . . 1
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
USB specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2. Get started with your
omputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Get started with your desktop . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manage networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . . 9
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Interact 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 (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 3. Explore your omputer . . 17
Use the Intelligent Cooling feature (for Intel
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Use the P-to-P 2.0 charging function . . . . . . 17
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device . . . . . 18
Enabling Nvidia proprietary drivers in Fedora (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Purchase options . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Docking station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 4. Se ure your omputer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) . . 25
Use privacy protection (for selected models) . . . 26
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 28
Use Power Loss Protection function (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 5. Configure advan ed
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . 31
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 31
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 31
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 32
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chapter 6. CRU repla ement . . . . . 33
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Disable the built-in battery. . . . . . . . . . . 33
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Base cover assembly (T14 Gen 2 and P14s
Gen 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Base cover assembly (T15 Gen 2 and P15s
Gen 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Memory module (for selected models) . . . . 37
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Wireless WAN card (for selected models) . . . 41
Speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 board
and bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 51
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 51
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 55
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 56
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 57
Appendix A. Ergonomi
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix B. Complian e
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Appendix C. Noti es and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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About this do umentation
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 your omputer
ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 might be shipped with different microprocessors, namely
Intel® and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 and ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 are shipped with
Intel microprocessors. Hereby Intel models and AMD models are used to distinguish computer models with
different microprocessors.
Front view
T14 Gen 2 and P14s Gen 2
Microphone* Infrared (IR) camera* / Camera*
Webcam privacy shutter* Touch screen*
Power button TrackPoint® pointing stick
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RFID label1Fingerprint reader*
Trackpad Near field communication (NFC) label*
TrackPoint buttons Speaker
* for selected models
1 for selected Intel models
T15 Gen 2 and P15s Gen 2
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Microphone* IR camera* / Camera*
Webcam privacy shutter* Touch screen*
Power button TrackPoint pointing stick
Fingerprint reader* Trackpad
NFC label* TrackPoint buttons
Speaker
* for selected models
Chapter 1.Meet your computer 3

Side view
Intel models
USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4) power
connector USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector
USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 HDMI™ connector
Audio connector microSD-card slot
Smart-card slot* Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
Ethernet connector Security-lock slot
* for selected models
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AMD models
USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) power connector USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector
USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 HDMI connector
Audio connector microSD-card slot
Smart-card slot* Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
Ethernet connector Security-lock slot
* for selected models
Chapter 1.Meet your computer 5

Bottom view
T14 Gen 2 and P14s Gen 2
T15 Gen 2 and P15s Gen 2
Emergency-reset hole Keyboard drainage hole
CAUTION:
When the omputer is operating, it should be pla ed on a hard and flat surfa e with its bottom area
not in onta t with user’s bare skin. Under normal operating onditions, the temperature of the
bottom surfa e will remain within an a eptable range as defined in IEC 62368-1, but su h
temperatures an still be high enough to ause dis omfort or harm to the user if dire tly tou hed for
over one minute at a time. As su h, it is re ommended that users avoid prolonged dire t onta t with
the bottom of the omputer.
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Rear view
Nano-SIM-card tray*
* for selected models
USB spe ifi ations
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
Conne tor name Des ription
USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
Connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB
mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.
USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector
USB-C (Thunderbolt 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:
– Intel models:
– USB-C to VGA: up to 1920 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP: up to 5120 x 3200 pixels, 60 Hz
– AMD models:
– 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.
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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 devi e 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
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
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Chapter 2. Get started with your omputer
Get started with your desktop
Laun h 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.
Laun h 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.
Conne t 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.
Intera t with your omputer
Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.
Use the amera
Take pictures or record videos by using the Cheese application. The indicator next 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.
Note: IR function is currently limited in Linux. Make sure the regular camera mode is selected if you see gray
lines.
Use the keyboard short uts
The special keys on the keyboard help you work more easily and effectively.
Enable / disable speakers
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Enable / disable microphones
Darken display
Brighten display
Manage external displays
Enable / disable wireless
*Open Settings window
*Enable / disable Bluetooth
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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
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 Tra kPoint pointing devi e
The TrackPoint pointing device enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as
pointing, clicking, and scrolling.
Use the Tra kPoint pointing devi e
1. Pointing sti k
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- li k button
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Press to select or open an item.
3. Right- li k button
Press to display a shortcut menu.
4. Middle button
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.
Repla e the pointing-sti k nonslip ap
Note: Ensure that the new cap has grooves a.
Use the tra kpad
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. Tap on the surface of the trackpad
with one finger to perform the left-click action, with two fingers to perform the right-click action.
Use the tou h 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.
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Two-finger s roll
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.
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.
Use the multi-tou h s reen (for sele ted models)
If 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.
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Tap on e
From the Start menu: Open an app or item.
From the desktop: Select an app or item.
In an open app: Perform an action such as Copy, Save, and
Delete, depending on the app.
Tap twi e qui kly
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 lo ation you want
Move an object.
Move two fingers loser together
Zoom out.
Move two fingers farther apart
Zoom in.
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