Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 User manual

ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Linux
User Guide

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
follo ing:
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
First Edition (May 2023)
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Contents
Abo t this doc mentation . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter . . . . . 1
Front vie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Side vie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Rear vie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom vie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
USB connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2. Get started with yo r
comp ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Get started ith your desktop . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manage net orks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to Wi-Fi net orks. . . . . . . . . . 9
Connect to a cellular net ork (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Interact ith your computer . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 11
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 12
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Use the multi-touch screen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 16
Lenovo Precision Pen 2 (for selected models) . . . 17
Chapter 3. Explore yo r comp ter . . 21
Use the Intelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . . 21
Set the po er plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device . . . . . 21
Enabling Nvidia proprietary drivers in Fedora (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Purchase options . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 4. Sec re yo r comp ter
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) . . 23
Use pass ords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Pass ord types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Set, change, and remove a pass ord . . . . 25
Use Po er Loss Protection function (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 5. Config re advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu . . . . . . . . . 27
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 27
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 27
Detect memory retraining (for Intel models
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 28
Recover the UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . 28
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 6. CRU replacement . . . . . 31
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Disable the built-in battery. . . . . . . . . . . 31
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Service door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Service bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Wireless WAN card (for selected models) . . . 38
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
M.2 solid-state drive and the bracket. . . . . 42
Chapter 7. Help and s pport . . . . . 45
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 45
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 49
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 50
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 51
Appendix A. Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Appendix B. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Abo t this doc mentation
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, soft are programs, and user interface
instructions might not be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change ithout 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
Item Description Item Description
Microphone Infrared (IR) camera / Camera
Webcam privacy shutter Touch screen
Po er button ith fingerprint reader TrackPoint® pointing stick
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Item Description Item Description
Near field communication (NFC) mark Trackpad
TrackPoint buttons Speaker
* for selected models
Webcam privacy sh tter
Slide the ebcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.
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Side view
Item Description Item Description
Al ays On USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector USB-C® (3.2 Gen 2) connector
Audio connector Nano-SIM-card tray
Smart-card slot SD card reader
USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector Security-lock slot
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 ill vary and ill be slo er than the data rate listed
belo for each corresponding device.
USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.2 Gen 1 5
3.2 Gen 2 10
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USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)
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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Rear view
Item Description Item Description
Po er connector USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector
HDMI™ connector
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Bottom view
Emergency-reset hole
If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the po er button, reset your
computer:
1. Disconnect your computer from ac po er.
2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to cut off po er supply temporarily.
3. Connect your computer to ac po er 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.
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USB connectors
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
Connector name Description
• USB-A 2.0 connector
• USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector
• USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 connector
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-C (USB 4) connector
• Charge USB-C compatible devices ith the output voltage and
current of 5 V and 1.5 A.
• Connect to an external display:
– USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) to VGA: up to 1920 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) to DP: up to 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://
.lenovo.com/accessories.
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Chapter 2. Get started with yo r comp ter
Get started with yo r desktop
La nch an app
• Use the super key ( ith the Windo s logo) or open the Activities menu on the top left and type in the
name of the application you ant to launch.
• Click the "sho application" menu (For the Fedora operating system, you can see the menu after opening
Activities menu) on the lo er left and type in the name of the application you ant to launch.
La nch settings
Select the system menu arro on the top right and click on Settings.
Get s pport
• 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 iki at https://fedoraproject.org/ iki/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 orld through a ired or ireless net ork.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
1. Click the system menu arro on the top right. A list of available ireless net orks is displayed.
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2. Select a net ork available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.
Connect to a cell lar network (for selected models)
To connect a 4G cellular data net ork, you must have a ireless ide area net ork (WWAN) card and a
nano-SIM card installed. The nano-SIM card might come ith your computer by countries or regions. If no
nano-SIM card is shipped, you need to purchase one from authorized service carriers.
Notes:
• Depending on the model, your computer might have no WWAN card installed. 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 net ork. The cellular data plan might vary by location.
• For details on Linux WWAN status for your platform, refer to https:// .lenovo.com/linux/ an-
enablement-on-Linux.pdf. Check here first if WWAN is supported on Linux for your platform.
• Net ork connection speeds might also vary by location, environment, net ork conditions and other
factors.
To establish a cellular connection:
1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com and select the entry for your computer. Do nload the an-linux-fcc-
unlock package from the product support page. Make sure to check the README to confirm if any
restrictions for your geography apply, and to get instructions on ho to install the application.
Note: This installs the utilities that are needed to unlock your modem and enable it to run under Linux.
2. Turn off the computer.
3. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole in the nano-SIM-card tray. The tray ejects. Install a nano-
SIM card as sho n and insert the tray into the nano-SIM card slot. Note the orientation of the card and
ensure that it is seated correctly.
4. Turn on the computer.
5. Click the net ork icon, and then select the cellular net ork icon from the list. Provide required
information, if needed.
Airplane mode
When the Airplane mode is enabled, all ireless features are disabled.
To enable or disable the Airplane mode:
1. Use the system menu drop do n (top right) and choose Settings.
2. Click the Wi-Fi option.
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3. Turn on or turn off the Airplane mode s itch.
Interact with yo r comp ter
Your computer provides you various ays 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
hen the camera is in use.
• If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video conference, the camera starts
automatically hen 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 shortc ts
The special keys on the keyboard help you ork more easily and effectively.
Key / Key combination F nction
+
Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function of
F1–F8 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
Enable / disable airplane mode
+
Open Magnifier
+
Open calculator
+
Enter sleep mode
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Key / Key combination F nction
+
Open Snipping Tool
+
Toggle keyboard backlight
+
Break operation
+
Pause operation
+
Scroll contents
+
Send system request
+
Enter sleep mode
To ake up the computer, press Fn or the po er button.
+
Go to beginning
+
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.
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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 b tton
Press to select or open an item.
3. Right-click b tton
Press to display a shortcut menu.
4. Middle b tton
Press and hold the dotted middle button hile 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 ne cap has grooves a.
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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. Tap on the surface of the trackpad
ith one finger to perform the left-click action, ith t o fingers to perform the right-click action.
Use the to ch gest res
Ill stration Description
Tap
Tap any here on the trackpad ith one finger to select or open an
item.
Two-finger tap
Tap any here on the trackpad ith t o fingers to display a shortcut
menu.
Two-finger scroll
Put t o 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 o t
Put t o fingers on the trackpad and move them closer together to
zoom out.
Two-finger zoom in
Put t o fingers on the trackpad and move them farther apart to zoom
in.
Notes:
• When using t o or more fingers, ensure that you position your fingers slightly apart.
• Some gestures are not available if the last action as done from the TrackPoint pointing device.
• Some gestures are only available hen you are using certain apps.
• If the trackpad surface is stained ith oil, turn off the computer first. Then, gently ipe the trackpad
surface ith a soft and lint-free cloth moistened ith luke arm ater or computer cleaner.
For more gestures, see the help information of the pointing device.
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