Lenovo V17 Gen 4 i User manual

User Guide
Lenovo V17 Gen 4 i

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
following:
Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
Safety and Warranty Guide
Setup Guide
First Edition (April 2023)
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Contents
Abo t this g ide . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 7
Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Avoid constant body contact with specific hot
sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2. Get started with yo r
comp ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Work with Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows help information . . . . . . . . . 10
Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo
Smart Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The Novo Button menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Open the Novo Button menu . . . . . . . . 10
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The FnLock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3. Explore yo r comp ter . . 13
Intelligent features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Eye Care Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Smart Noise Cancelling . . . . . . . . . . 13
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rechargeable battery pack . . . . . . . . 13
Set power button behavior. . . . . . . . . 14
A power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
System operation modes . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjustable display refresh rate . . . . . . . 15
Change settings in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . 15
What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . 16
Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 16
Select boot devices . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Change hotkey mode . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Set passwords in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . 16
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Set administrator password . . . . . . . . 17
Change or remove administrator password . . 17
Set user password . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Enable power-on password . . . . . . . . 18
Set hard disk password . . . . . . . . . . 18
Change or remove hard disk password . . . . 18
Chapter 4. Help and s pport . . . . . 21
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 21
How do I partition my storage drive . . . . . 21
What should I do if my computer stops
responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
What should I do if I spill liquid on the
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Where can I get the latest device drivers and
UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Why does my screen brightness change
constantly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Why does my computer start automatically
when I open the lid . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
What is a CRU? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CRUs for your product model . . . . . . . . . 23
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 24
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 24
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 25
Appendix A. F nction descriptions
for Lenovo hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . 27
Appendix B. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Abo t this g ide
This guide applies to Lenovo product model(s) listed below. Illustrations in this guide may look slightly
different from your product model.
Model name Machine type (MT)
Lenovo V17 G4 IRU 83A2
For further compliance information, refer to the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/generic_notices.
This guide may contain information about accessories, features, and software that are not available on all
models.
This guide contains instructions that are based on the Windows operating system. These instructions are
not applicable if you install and use other operating systems.
Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update.
As a result, the operating system related instructions may become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the latest information.
The content of the guide is subject to change without notice. To obtain the latest version, go to
https://support.lenovo.com.
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Chapter 1. Meet yo r comp ter
Front
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1 Microphones Capture or record sound and voice.
2Camera Capture still and moving images for taking photos,
recording videos, and video chatting.
3Camera cover Cover or uncover the camera.
Note: The camera cover helps you better protect your
privacy.
4Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use.
5Screen Display text, graphics and videos.
6 Wireless antennas Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless
LAN (local area network) and Bluetooth module.
Notes:
The antennas are not visible from the outside of the
computer.
If the location of the antennas is close to the user’s
body (< 20 cm), you can find the Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR) values in the Setup Guide that comes with
your computer.
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Base
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1Power button/Fingerprint reader* Press the button to turn on the computer or put the
computer into sleep mode.
Note: You can turn on the computer by flipping open
the LCD screen if Flip to Start is enabled.
Enroll and read your fingerprint for user authentication.
2Power light/Fingerprint reader light* The light shows power status of the computer and the
status of fingerprint reader.
3 Keyboard Enter characters and interact with programs.
Note: The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function
keys for changing settings and performing tasks quickly.
4 Numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num
Lock key.
5 Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional
mouse.
Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.
* for selected models
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Left
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1 Power connector Connect to power with the included power cord and ac
power adapter.
2Charging light Indicate whether the computer is connected to ac power.
Solid white: connected to ac power; battery capacity
91%–100%
Solid amber: connected to ac power; battery capacity
1%–90%
Off: not connected to ac power
3USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector Connect to a USB-compatible device, such as a USB
keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB
printer.
4 HDMI™ connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video
monitor, such as an HDTV.
5Multi-purpose USB Type-C® connector This multi-purpose connector can be used to connect
devices that utilize the USB transfer technology and
display devices. It also supports USB Power Delivery.
Note: When connecting display devices, you need to use
appropriate cables and adapters (if needed) according to
the connection capabilities of the display device.
6Combo audio jack Connect to headphones or headsets with a 3.5 mm (0.14
inch), 4-pole plug.
Note: This jack does not support standalone external
microphones. If you use headsets, choose one with a
single plug.
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Right
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1 Power light On: The computer is turned on.
Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode.
Off: The computer is turned off or in hibernation mode.
2 Novo button hole Press the Novo button to open the Novo B tton menu.
From the menu, you can choose to open the UEFI/BIOS
setup utility, the Boot menu, or the Windows startup
options screen.
3SD card slot Insert an SD card or a MultiMediaCard (MMC) into the slot
for data transfer or storage.
4USB 2.0 port Connect to a USB-compatible device, such as a USB
keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB
printer.
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Bottom
Item Controls & Connectors Description
1 Ventilation slots Dissipate internal heat.
Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the
computer might overheat.
2Speakers Produce sound.
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Feat res and specifications
Specifications Descriptions
Dimensions Width: 399 mm (15.71 inches)
Depth: 274 mm (10.79 inches)
Thickness: 19.9 mm (0.78 inches)
ac power adapter Input: 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz
Output: 20 V dc, 3.25 A
Power: 65 W
Battery pack Capacity: 45 Wh
Number of cells: 3
Note: The battery capacity is the typical or average capacity as measured in a specific test
environment. Capacities measured in other environments may differ but are no lower than the
rated capacity (see product label).
Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, type system information in the
Windows search box and then press Enter.
Memory Type:
– Double data rate 4 (DDR4) on board
– Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM)
Number of physical slots: 1
Storage device Type: solid-state drive (SSD)
Form factor SSD: M.2 (2242/2280)
Bus: PCI Express
Screen Size: 431.8 mm (17 inches)
Display resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels
Keyboard Function keys
Hotkeys
Numeric keypad
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Specifications Descriptions
Connectors and slots Power connector
Combo audio jack
USB 2.0 port
– Power output up to 5 V and 0.5 A
USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector
– Power output up to 5 V and 0.9 A
Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector
– Supports SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps
– Supports power output up to 15 W (5 V, 3 A)
– Supports USB Power Delivery
HDMI connector
– Supports 2560 × 1800 @ 60 Hz as specified in HDMI 1.4
SD card slot
Note: Data rates and performance ratings are dependent on connected devices and cables if
they are used. For DisplayPort connection through a USB Type-C connector, the listed
maximum output capacity is only available on external displays with a DisplayPort, a Mini
DisplayPort, or a USB Type-C connector that supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode. For
connections using a converter or an adapter, the actual output resolution may be lower.
Security Fingerprint reader*
UEFI/BIOS passwords
– Administrator password
– User password
– Master hard disk password
– User hard disk password
Network Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combo adapter
*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
Operating environment
Maxim m altit de (witho t press rization)
3048 m (10 000 ft)
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Temperat re
At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft)
– Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
– Storage: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F)
At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft)
– Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition: 31.3°C (88°F)
Note: When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).
Relative h midity
Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
Storage: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)
Avoid constant body contact with specific hot sections
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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Work with Windows
The following table contains Windows frequently used settings. You can learn the basics and start working
with Windows right away.
To configure settings, type the corresponding keywords in the Windows search box and select the best
match. Follow the on-screen instructions to customize settings.
Ta le 1. Basic settings
F nctions Descriptions Search by
keywords
Control Panel View or change Windows settings, including hardware and software setup
and configuration.
Control Panel
Connect to Wi-Fi
networks
For models with a wireless LAN module, you can connect your computer to
a Wi-Fi® network. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area,
and then select a network for connection.
Note: The wireless LAN module on your computer may support different
standards. For some countries or regions, use of 802.11ax may be disabled
according to local regulations.
Wi-Fi
Airplane mode Airplane mode is a convenient setting to turn all wireless communications of
your computer on and off. You may need to turn it on when boarding an
airplane.
Airplane mode
Night light mode Night light is a switch in Windows that you can turn on and off. When it is
turned on, your screen shows warmer colors and the amount of emitted
blue light is reduced. Enabling night light reduces the chances of developing
eye fatigue or eye strain.
Note: For more guidance on reducing eye fatigue or eye strain, go to
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/visual-fatigue.
Night light
Adjust color
temperature
If night light mode is turned on, you can adjust the color temperature of the
screen.
Note: Selected Lenovo computers are low blue light certified using night
light mode and color temperature settings available in the pre-installed
operating system. These computers are tested with night light turned on
and color temperature set to 48 or greater.
Night light
Windows
Updates
Microsoft periodically releases feature and security updates to the Windows
operating system. Updates that are applicable to your Windows version are
downloaded automatically when your computer is connected to the
Internet. When updates are downloaded, you are prompted to restart the
computer to install these updates. You can also manually check if there are
available updates for the installed version of Windows.
Attention: Only use Windows Update to download and install updates.
Updates downloaded from other sources may include security risks.
Windows Updates
Ta le 2. Optional settings
F nctions Descriptions Search by
keywords
Enroll your
fingerprint
For models with a fingerprint reader, you can enroll your fingerprint for
Windows sign-in.
Sign-in options
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Windows help information
If the on-screen instructions cannot solve your problem, refer to the following to get the online Windows help
information.
Type Get Help or Tips in the Windows search box and then press Enter. When the app opens, type the
problem description and select the matched result.
Visit Microsoft support Web site: https://support.microsoft.com. Enter what you are looking for in the
search box and get search results.
Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo Smart Engine
They are all apps developed by Lenovo. Using any one of them, you can:
View product information and system status
Manage and change device settings
Check for and perform system update
Note: This feature is only available on Lenovo Vantage. In Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo Smart Engine,
you can check for and perform driver update.
Depending on the country or region in which your computer is purchased, one of the apps may be pre-
installed on your computer. To open it, type its name in the Windows Search box and select the matched
result. If neither of the apps is pre-installed, you may install one on your own. Lenovo Vantage is available for
download free of charge from the Microsoft Store.
Note: App features are subject to change with updates and specific features may not be available on all
Lenovo products.
The Novo B tton men
The Novo Button menu can be displayed before the operating system starts. From the menu, you can
choose to
Open the BIOS/UEFI setup utility
Open the boot device selection menu
Open the Windows startup options screen
Note: From the Windows startup options screen, you can then choose to
Start your computer using a recovery drive
Reset your computer
Open advanced options screen
Open the Novo B tton men
For Lenovo computers with a Novo button, you can press the button to open the Novo Button menu.
Step 1. Turn off the computer.
Step 2. Open the LCD screen and press the Novo button.
Note: Alternatively, turn off the computer. Press Fn and the hotkey to open the Novo Button menu.
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Interact with yo r comp ter
Hotkeys
Look at the top row of the keyboard of your Lenovo computer and you’ll find keys with printed icons. These
keys are called hotkeys and they provide shortcuts to functions that you’ll use frequently. The function that
each hotkey provides is denoted by the icon printed on the key.
Hotkeys share keys with function keys (F1–F12) and other keys. Depending on the FnLock setting, you use
hotkey functions by pressing the key directly or in combination with the Fn key.
Note: The FnLock switch does not apply to hotkeys not found in the first row of the keyboard. To use these
hotkeys, always hold down the Fn key while pressing the key.
Figure 1. Location of the Fn key
Related topics
Appendix A “Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys” on page 27
The FnLock switch
The FnLock is an electronic switch that affects how you use hotkey functions. To turn it on and off, press Fn
+ Esc.
Note: The Esc key is in the upper left corner of the keyboard. It has an LED that indicates the status of the
FnLock switch.
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Figure 2. Locations of the FnLock key and the Fn key
A Lenovo keyboard usually contains hotkeys in the top row. These hotkeys share keys with the function keys
(F1–F12) and other keys. For these dual-function keys, the icons or characters denoting the primary functions
are printed on top of the icons and characters denoting the secondary functions.
A: an icon or character denoting the primary function
B: an icon or character denoting the secondary function
Figure 3. The layout of a dual-function key
Ta le 3. FnLock and dual-function keys
FnLock
(Esc)
LED
FnLock
stat s
Pressing the hotkey alone Pressing the hotkey while holding down
the Fn key
Off Disabled Primary function Secondary function
On Enabled Secondary function Primary function
N meric keypad
Some Lenovo computers includes a dedicated numeric keypad on the far right of the keyboard. The keypad
is used for entering numbers and operators quickly.
Press the N mLock key to enable or disable the numeric keypad.
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Intelligent feat res
Your computer may be pre-installed with one of Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart
Engine but not all. Most features described here can be enabled or disabled in one of these apps. Other
features may be enabled in a standalone app.
Eye Care Mode
Eye Care Mode intelligently adjusts the color temperature of the screen and can reduce the chances of
developing eye fatigue or eye strain.
Smart Noise Cancelling
By filtering the input and output environments, Smart Noise Cancelling helps you reduce noise and optimize
the call effect in different scenarios.
Manage power
Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.
Rechargeable battery pack
Your computer includes a built-in, rechargeable battery pack that makes mobile computing a reality. When
the computer is plugged into an electrical outlet, the battery charges. If you use the computer when you
don't have access to an electrical outlet, the battery discharges to supply electricity that the computer
system requires for operation.
You can charge the battery any time you want. The battery packs of Lenovo computers support multiple
charging modes that are suitable for different power usage habits. You can switch the battery’s active
charging mode in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine.
Battery charging is also affected by its temperature. The recommended temperature range for charging the
battery is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Note:
You can check the battery temperature in Lenovo Vantage.
To maximize the life of the battery, once the battery is fully charged, it must discharge to 94% or lower
before it will be allowed to recharge again.
Normal mode
Normal mode is the most basic charging mode. In normal mode, it typically takes 2 to 4 hours for the battery
to charge from 0% to 100%.
Rapid charge mode
If you want the battery to be charged faster than in normal mode, switch the battery charging to rapid charge
mode. The following table lists the typical time needed for batteries in rapid charge mode to be charged to
80% and 100% respectively.
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Ta le 4. Reference charge time for atteries in rapid charge mode
Mode Time needed to charge from 0% to 80% Time needed to charge from 0% to 100%
Rapid charge Less than 1 hour Less than 2 hours
Conservation mode
If your computer is constantly plugged into an electrical outlet, consider switching the battery charging to
conservation mode. In conservation mode, the battery will not be fully charged. Instead, the battery’s charge
will be kept within 75%–80%. This is beneficial to the long-term health of the battery.
Note: If you want the battery to be fully charged before bringing the computer to work, disable conservation
mode by switching the battery charging to normal or rapid charge mode.
Recover f ll battery capacity
If your computer is constantly plugged in to an electrical outlet and the battery rarely discharges, the battery
may not be charged to its full capacity even if the battery meter reports 100% charge. You can recover the
battery’s full charging potential simply by discharging and re-charging the battery.
Step 1. Unplug the computer and use it until the battery charge drops below 20%.
Step 2. Plug in the computer and charge the battery to 100%.
Set power b tton behavior
By default, pressing the power button puts the computer to sleep mode. However, you can change the
power button behavior in Windows Control Panel.
Step 1. Type Control Panel in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Open the control panel and
view by large or small icons.
Step 2. Select the power options and then click choose what the power button does.
A power plan
A power plan is a collection of power-saving settings made available by an operating system. With a power
plan, you can set idle time-outs for different hardware components to enter a low-power state. The default
power plan and some of its idle time-out settings are listed below for computer models pre-installed with
Windows.
The listed settings are active when the computer is connected to an electrical outlet. If your computer include
a built-in battery pack, a different collection of time-out settings is set to take effect when the computer is
operating on battery power.
Default power plan: Balanced
Turn off the display: after 5 minutes
Put the computer to sleep: after 5 minutes
Note: To wake the computer from the sleep state, press the power button or any key on the keyboard.
Change or c stomize a power plan
This operation is applicable to computers with pre-installed Windows.
Step 1. Type power plan in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
Step 2. Customize a power plan of your preference.
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