Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 User manual

ThinkPad T14s Gen 4
User Guide

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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 (April 2023)
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Contents
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Chapter 1. Meet your omputer . . . . . 1
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 8
USB specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2. Get started with your
omputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Access networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 11
Connect to a cellular network (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turn on the Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . 13
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 13
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 14
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Use the touch screen (for selected models) . . 17
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 3. Explore your omputer . . 23
enovo apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
enovo Commercial Vantage . . . . . . . . 23
enovo View (for selected models). . . . . . 23
Intelligent cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 26
Charge the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Change the power settings . . . . . . . . 28
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Set up a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . 28
Set up an NFC connection (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Use a smart card (for selected models) . . . . 29
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 4. Se ure your omputer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
og in with your fingerprint (for selected models) . . 31
og in with your face ID (for selected models) . . . 32
ock on leave function (for infrared camera models
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Protect your privacy (for selected models) . . . . 32
Protect data against power loss (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
UEFI BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 34
Associate your fingerprints with passwords
(for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . 35
FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication. . . . . 36
Certificate based BIOS management . . . . . . 36
Chapter 5. Configure advan ed
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu . . . . . . . . . 39
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 39
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 39
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 39
View UEFI BIOS Event logs . . . . . . . . 39
Detect memory retraining (for Intel models
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Customize BIOS Defaults . . . . . . . . . 41
Reset system to factory defaults . . . . . . 41
Recover the UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . 42
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cloud bare metal recovery (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Install a Windows operating system and drivers . . 43
Chapter 6. CRU repla ement . . . . . 45
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 45
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 46
M.2 solid-state drive and M.2 solid-state drive
bracket (for selected models). . . . . . . . 47
Wireless WAN card and wireless WAN card
bracket (for selected models). . . . . . . . 48
Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 51
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 51
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Call enovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Before you contact enovo . . . . . . . . 56
enovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 57
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 58
Appendix A. Complian e
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix B. Noti es and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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Chapter 1. Meet your omputer
Front view
Item Des ription Item Des ription
Microphone Infrared camera / Camera
Webcam privacy shutter Touch screen
Power button / Power button with
fingerprint reader TrackPoint® pointing stick
NFC (near field communication) mark Trackpad
TrackPoint buttons Speaker
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* for selected models
Web am priva y shutter
Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.
Related topi s
• “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 14
• “Use the trackpad” on page 16
• “Use the touch screen (for selected models)” on page 17
• “Set up an NFC connection (for selected models)” on page 29
• “ og in with your fingerprint (for selected models)” on page 31
• “ og in with your face ID (for selected models)” on page 32
• “ ock on leave function (for infrared camera models only)” on page 32
• “Protect your privacy (for selected models)” on page 32
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Side view
Intel models
Item Des ription Item Des ription
USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4) power
connector USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector
HDMI™ connector Always On USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector
Audio connector Smart-card slot
USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector Security-lock slot
* for selected models
Chapter 1.Meet your computer 3

AMD models
Item Des ription Item Des ription
USB-C (USB 4) power connector USB-C (USB 4) connector
HDMI connector Always On USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector
Audio connector Smart-card slot
USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector Security-lock slot
* 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 devi e Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.2 Gen 1 5
3.2 Gen 2 10
3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20
4 Gen 2 × 2 20
4 Gen 3 × 2 40
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USB devi e Data rate (Gbit/s)
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
Related topi s
• “USB specifications” on page 8
• “Connect to an external display” on page 19
• “Charge the computer” on page 26
• “Use a smart card (for selected models)” on page 29
• “ ock the computer” on page 31
Chapter 1.Meet your computer 5

Bottom view
Emergen y-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.
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
Related topi
“Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page 12
Chapter 1.Meet your computer 7

Features and spe ifi ations
Spe ifi ation Des ription
Memory ow Power Double Data Rate 5X( PDDR5X), soldered on board, up to 32 GB
Storage devi e One slot, 2280 M.2 solid-state drive, up to 2 TB
Audio • Dolby Audio™ Premium
• Dolby Voice®
Display
• Organic ight-Emitting Diode (O ED) display*
• Color display with In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology*
• Display ratio: 16:10
• Display resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels, 2240 x 1400 pixels, or 2880 x 1800
pixels
• Multi-touch technology*
• TUV Eye Safe*
Se urity features
• Face authentication*
• ock on leave function*
• Fingerprint reader* (integrated in power button)
• enovo View Privacy Guard*
• enovo View Privacy Alert*
• ePrivacy panel*
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)*
Wireless features
• Bluetooth
• NFC*
• GPS (on wireless WAN model)*
• Wireless AN
• Wireless WAN (4G or 5G)*
Note: The 4G or 5G 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. The cellular data plan might
vary by location.
* for selected models
USB spe ifi ations
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
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Conne tor name Des ription
• 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 with the output voltage and
current of 5 V and 1.5 A.
• Connect to an external display:
– USB-C to VGA: up to 1920 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C 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://
www.lenovo.com/accessories.
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Chapter 2. Get started with your omputer
A ess networks
This section helps you connect to a wireless or wired network.
Conne t 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.
• For models with Windows 10:
• For models with Windows 11:
Conne t to the wired Ethernet
To connect your computer to a local network, you need a enovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter. enovo USB-
C to Ethernet Adapter is available as an option and shipped with some computer models. You can purchase
one from enovo at https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.
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Conne t to a ellular network (for sele ted models)
To connect a 4G or 5G cellular data network, you must have a wireless wide area network (WWAN) card and
a nano-SIM card installed. The nano-SIM card might come with your computer by countries or regions. If no
nano-SIM card is shipped, you will need to purchase one from authorized service carriers.
Notes:
• Depending on model, your computer might have no WWAN card installed.
• The 4G or 5G 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. The cellular
data plan might vary by location.
• Network connection speeds might also vary by location, environment, network conditions and other
factors.
To establish a cellular connection:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole in the nano-SIM-card tray. The tray ejects. Install a nano-
SIM card as shown and insert the tray into the nano-SIM card slot. Note the orientation of the card and
ensure that it is seated correctly.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Click the network icon, and then select the cellular network icon from the list. Provide required
information, if needed.
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Turn on the Airplane mode
When the Airplane mode is enabled, all wireless features are disabled.
1. Type Airplane mode in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
2. Turn on the Airplane mode.
Intera t with your omputer
Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.
Use the keyboard short uts
The special keys on the keyboard help you work more effectively.
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Key / Key ombination Fun tion
+
Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function of
F1–F12 function keys.
Fn ock indicator on: standard function
Fn ock 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 / collapse notification center
Answer incoming calls on Microsoft Teams®
Decline incoming calls on Microsoft Teams
Customize the function of this key on the Vantage app
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Key / Key ombination Fun tion
+
Open Magnifier
+
Open Snipping Tool
+
Toggle keyboard backlight (for selected models)
+
Break operation
+
Pause operation
+
Scroll contents
+
Send system request
+
Enter sleep mode
To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button.
+
Go to beginning
+
Go to end
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.
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