Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 1 User manual

P15v Gen 1 and T15p Gen 1
User Guide

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following:
• ppendix “Important safety information” on page 57
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
Third Edition (July 2022)
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 11
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to a cellular network (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use the Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 12
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 14
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use the multi-touch screen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 19
Use the Intelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . 20
Use the Cool and Quiet on lap feature . . . . 20
Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 21
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 21
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 21
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set up a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . 22
Use an SD card or a smart card (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
irplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Use the factory color calibration feature (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Purchase options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 4. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 27
Use Power Loss Protection function . . . . . . . 28
Use the fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Use face authentication (for selected models) . . . 29
Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 29
Chapter 5. Configure advanced
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
R ID (for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . 32
What is R ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Storage drive requirements for R ID levels . . 32
Enter the Intel RST configuration utility . . . . 33
Create R ID volumes . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Delete R ID volumes . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Reset storage drives to non-R ID . . . . . . 34
Rebuild R ID 1 volumes. . . . . . . . . . 34
Install a Windows operating system and drivers . . 34
Chapter 6. CRU replacement . . . . . 37
What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 37
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Wireless W N card (for selected models) . . . 39
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 49
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 49
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 53
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 54
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 55
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ppendix . Important safety
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
ppendix B. ccessibility and
ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 71
ppendix C. Supplemental
information about the Linux operating
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
ppendix D. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
ppendix E. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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• 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 computer
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Front
1. Infrared LED*
Emit infrared (IR) light. The IR light-emitting diode (LED) is on when you log in to
your computer with face authentication.
Note: Do not block the LED. Otherwise, the IR function might not work.
2. ThinkShutter* Slide ThinkShutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect
your privacy.
3. Camera with IR function*
Log in to your computer with face authentication. See “Use face authentication
(for selected models)” on page 29.
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.
4. Microphones* Capture or record sound.
5. Camera*
Take pictures or record videos. 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.
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 17.
* 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 28.
4. Trackpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the
trackpad” on page 15.
5. TrackPoint® pointing device Perform all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the TrackPoint pointing
device” on page 14.
6. Speakers Enable you to experience high-quality sound.
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Left
1. Power connector Connect to ac power through an ac power adapter.
2. Thunderbolt™ 3 connector
(USB-C™)
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V
and 1.5 .
• Transfer data at Thunderbolt 3 speed, up to 40 Gbps.
• Connect to an external display:
– USB-C to VG : 1920 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP: 3840 x 2160 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.
3. Smart-card slot*
Use smart cards for authentication, data storage, and application processing.
Within large organizations, you might also use smart cards for strong security
authentication of single sign-on (SSO). See “Use an SD card or a smart card (for
selected models)” on page 22.
* for selected models
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Right
1. udio 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 external microphones.
2. SD-card slot
Supported cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) UHS-1 card
• Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) UHS-1 card
Note: Your computer does not support the content protection for recordable
media (CPRM) feature for the SD card.
See “Use an SD card or a smart card (for selected models)” on page 22.
3. HDMI™ connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.
4. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
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5. lways On USB 3.2 connector
Gen 1
With the lways On USB feature enabled, the lways 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, lways 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 lways On USB feature, do the following:
1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See “Enter the UEFI BIOS menu” on page 31.
2. Click Config ➙ USB ➙ lways On USB to enable the lways On USB
feature.
6. Ethernet connector
Connect to a local area network (L N). When the green indicator is on, the
computer is connected to a L N. When the yellow indicator blinks, data is being
transmitted.
7. Security-lock slot Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible
security cable lock. See “Lock the computer” on page 25.
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Rear
1. System status indicator
The indicator in the ThinkPad logo on the computer lid 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. Nano-SIM-card tray* Use the Nano Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card to connect to a wireless-
W N network. See “Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page
11.
* for selected models
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Bottom
1. Keyboard drainage hole Drain out liquid from your computer if you accidentally spill liquid on the keyboard.
2. 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.
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Features and specifications
Dimensions
• Width: 366.5 mm (14.4 inches)
• Depth: 250 mm (9.84 inches)
• Thickness: 22.7 mm (0.89 inches)
Maximum heat output
(depending on the model) 135 W (461 Btu/hr)
Power source (ac power
adapter)
• 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
Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start
button and then click System.
Memory Double data rate 4 (DDR4) dual in-line memory module (DIMM)
Storage device M.2 solid-state drive
Display
• Brightness control
• Color display with In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology
• Display size: 396.24 mm (15.6 inches)
• Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels or 3840 x 2160 pixels
• Multi-touch technology*
• Discrete graphics or integrated graphics
Keyboard
• Function keys
• Numeric keypad
• Six-row keyboard or six-row keyboard with backlight
• Trackpad
• TrackPoint pointing device
Connectors and slots
• udio connector
• Ethernet connector
• HDMI connector
• Nano-SIM-card tray*
• Power connector
• SD-card slot
• Security-lock slot
• Smart-card slot*
• Two USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 (including one lways On USB 3.2 connector
Gen 1)
• Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C)
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Security features
• Face authentication*
• Fingerprint reader
• Password
• Security-lock slot
• ThinkShutter*
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Wireless features
• Bluetooth*
• Wireless L N*
• Wireless W N*
Others • Camera*
• Microphones*
* for selected models
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 5
3.2 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 computer
Connect to networks
Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wired or wireless network.
Connect to the wired Ethernet
Connect your computer to a local network through the Ethernet connector on your computer with an
Ethernet cable.
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 cellular network (for selected models)
If your computer has a wireless wide area network (W N) card and a nano-SIM card installed, you can
connect to a cellular data network and get online using the cellular signal.
Note: The 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.
To establish a cellular connection:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole in the tray 1. The tray ejects. Then, slide the tray out of the
computer 2. Install a nano-SIM card into the tray 3 with the metal contacts facing downward. Insert the
tray into the nano-SIM-card slot until you hear a click 4.
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3. Turn on the computer.
4. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area, and then select the cellular network icon from
the list.
5. Provide required information, if needed.
Use the Vantage app
The preinstalled Vantage app is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with
automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.
To access the Vantage app, type Vantage in the Windows search box.
Key features
The Vantage app enables you to:
• Know the device status easily and customize device settings.
• Download and install UEFI BIOS, firmware, and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
• Monitor your computer health, and secure your computer against outside threats.
• Scan your computer hardware and diagnose hardware problems.
• Look up warranty status (online).
• ccess User Guide and helpful articles.
Notes:
• The available features vary depending on the computer model.
• The Vantage app makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience with your
computer. The description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface.
Interact with your computer
Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.
Use the keyboard shortcuts
The special keys on the keyboard help you work more easily and 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 the speaker volume.
Increase the speaker volume.
Enable / disable microphones.
Darken the computer display.
Brighten the computer display.
Manage external displays.
Enable or disable the built-in wireless features.
Open or collapse the notification center.
nswer incoming calls on Microsoft Teams.
Decline incoming calls on Microsoft Teams.
Customize the function of this key on the Vantage app
Open the calculator.
Put your computer to sleep mode.
Open the Snipping Tool program.
Fn+Spacebar Switch between different keyboard backlight statuses if your computer supports
keyboard backlight.
Fn+B Equal the Break key on a conventional external keyboard.
Fn+K Equal the ScrLK or Scroll Lock key on a conventional external keyboard.
Fn+P Equal the Pause key on a conventional external keyboard.
Fn+S Equal the SysRq key on a conventional external keyboard.
Fn+4 Put the computer to sleep mode. To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power
button.
Fn+Left arrow key Equal the Home key.
Fn+Right arrow key Equal the End key.
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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 button
Press to select or open an item.
3. Right-click 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.
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 ➙ Mouse.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to disable TrackPoint.
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