Lenovo 20N5S09300 User Manual

T490 and T590 User Guide

Read this first

Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the following:

• Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 79

• Safety and Warranty Guide

• Setup Guide

First Edition (March 2019)

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Contents

About this documentation . . . . . . . . iii

Chapter 1. Meet your computer. . . . . 1

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 2. Get started with your

computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . 11

Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . . 12

Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connect to networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 13

Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 13

Connect to a cellular network. . . . . . . . 13

Use Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 15

Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 16

Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 18

Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Use the multi-touch screen . . . . . . . . 21

Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 27

Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 27

Charge the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Check the battery temperature . . . . . . . 28

Maximize the battery life . . . . . . . . . 28

Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 28

Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connect a Bluetooth-enabled device. . . . . 29

Set up a NFC connection . . . . . . . . . 29

Use a microSD card or smart card. . . . . . 29

Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Chapter 4. Accessories . . . . . . . . 31

Purchase options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Docking station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Attach a docking station. . . . . . . . . . 34

Detach a docking station . . . . . . . . . 35

Connect multiple external displays . . . . . 36

Chapter 5. Secure your computer

and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 38

Use Power Loss Protection function (for selected

models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) . . 39 Use face authentication (for selected models) . . . 40

Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 40

Chapter 6. Configure advanced

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . 41

Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 41

Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 41

Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 42

Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Restore system files and settings to an earlier

point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 42

Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 43

Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 43

Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 43

Install Windows 10 and drivers . . . . . . . . . 44

Chapter 7. CRU replacement . . . . . 47

What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 47

Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Base cover assembly (for ThinkPad T490

only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Base cover assembly (for ThinkPad T590

only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Memory module (for selected models) . . . . 52

M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

WWAN card (for selected models) . . . . . . 58

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 board . . 68

Chapter 8. Help and support . . . . . 71

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 71

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 75

Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 76

Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 77

Appendix A. Important safety

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Appendix B. Accessibility and

ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 93

Appendix C. Supplemental information about the Ubuntu operating

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Appendix D. Compliance

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Appendix E. Notices and

trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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About this documentation

• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.

• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, and software programs might not be

available on your computer.

• Depending on the version of operating systems, some user interface instructions might not be applicable

to your computer.

• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements on the

documentation of your computer, including this User Guide. To get the latest documentation, go to

support.lenovo.com

• Microsoft

makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update.

As a result, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources for the latest information.

https://

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Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front

1. Infrared camera*

2. ThinkShutter*

3. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice.

4. Camera*

5. Multi-touch screen*

Slide ThinkShutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.

Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the Start menu. 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 camerarequired feature from the app.

Enable you to use your computer with simple touch gestures. See “Use the multitouch screen” on page 21.

* for selected models

Base

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Press to turn on the computer or put the computer to sleep mode.

To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click Shut down.

The indicator in the power button shows the system status of your computer.

1. Power button

2. Numeric keypad Quickly input numbers.

3. Fingerprint reader*

• 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.

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Power, and then select

4. Trackpad

5. NFC label*

Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the trackpad” on page 19.

Your computer supports NFC (near field communication). You can share information with another NFC-enabled device. See “Set up a NFC connection” on page 29.

6. TrackPoint

pointing device

Perform all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 18.

7. Speakers Enable you to experience high-quality sound.

* for selected models

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Left

1. USB-C™ connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1)

2. Thunderbolt (USB-C)

™

3 connector

• Charge your computer.

• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V and 1.5 A.

• Transfer data at USB 3.1 speed, up to 5 Gbps.

• Connect to an external display:

– USB-C to VGA: 1900 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

• Supply power to another computer using P-to-P (Peer to Peer) 2.0 charging function. See “Use P-to-P 2.0 charging function” on page 27.

Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories might not work correctly.

• Charge your computer.

• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V and 1.5 A.

• Transfer data at Thunderbolt 3 speed, up to 40 Gbps.

• Connect to an external display:

– USB-C to VGA: 1900 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

• Supply power to another computer using P-to-P 2.0 charging function. See “Use P-to-P 2.0 charging function” on page 27.

Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories might not work correctly.

https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.

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3. Docking-station connector Connect the computer to one of the following supported docks to extend the computer capabilities:

• ThinkPad Basic Docking Station

• ThinkPad Pro Docking Station

• ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station

4. USB 3.1 connector Gen 1

5. HDMI™ connector

6. Audio connector

7. MicroSD card slot

* for selected models

Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.

Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.

Connect headphones or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to listen to the sound from the computer.

Note: The conventional microphone is not supported.

Insert a microSD card for data access or storage.

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Right

1. 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 a microSD card or smart card” on page 29.

2. Always On USB 3.1 connector

Gen 1

3. Ethernet connector

4. Security-lock slot

* for selected models

With the Always On USB feature enabled, the Always On USB 3.1 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, Always 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 Always On USB feature, do the following:

1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See “Enter the UEFI BIOS menu” on page 41.

2. Click Config ➙ USB ➙ Always On USB to enable the Always On USB feature.

Connect to a local area network (LAN). When the green indicator is on, the computer is connected to a LAN. When the yellow indicator blinks, data is being transmitted.

Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock. See “Lock the computer” on page 37.

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ThinkPad T590

1. Docking-station hook holes Use the docking-station hook holes to secure a supported docking station.

2. Keyboard drainage hole Drain out liquid from your computer if you accidentally spill liquid on the keyboard.

If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the power button, reset your computer:

3. Emergency-reset hole

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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Rear

1. Nano-SIM-card slot*

2. System status indicator

Use the Nano Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card to connect to a wirelessWAN network. See “Connect to a cellular network” on page 13.

The indicator in the ThinkPad logo on the computer lid shows the system status of your computer.

• Blinking for three times

• On

: The computer is on. : The computer is off or in hibernation mode.

• Off

• Blinking rapidly

• Blinking slowly

: The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode.

: The computer is in sleep mode.

: The computer is initially connected to power.

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Features and specifications

• ThinkPad T490:

– Width: 329 mm (12.95 inches) – Depth: 227 mm (8.93 inches)

Dimensions

– Thickness: 18.9 mm (0.74 inches)

• ThinkPad T590:

– Width: 365.8 mm (14.4 inches) – Depth: 248 mm (9.76 inches) – Thickness: 19.95 mm (0.79 inches)

Maximum heat output

(depending on the model)

Power source (ac power adapter)

Microprocessor

Memory

Storage device

Display

• 45 W (154 Btu/hr)

• 65 W (222 Btu/hr)

• 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

To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start button and then click System.

• Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM) *, up to 32 GB

• Double data rate 4 (DDR4) memory module soldered on the system board, up to 16 GB

• M.2 solid-state drive*

• Hybrid solid-state drive* (with Intel

• Brightness control

• Color display with Thin Film Transistor (TFT) technology

• Color display with In-Plane Switching (IPS) or Twisted Nematic (TN) technology*

• Display size:

– ThinkPad T490: 355.6 mm (14 inches) – ThinkPad T590: 396.2 mm (15.6 inches)

• Display resolution:

– ThinkPad T490: 1366 x 768 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, or 2560 x 1440 pixels – ThinkPad T590: 1920 x 1080 pixels or 3840 x 2160 pixels

• Multi-touch technology*

• Intel UHD Graphics or discrete graphics

Optane™ memory)

Keyboard

• Function keys

• Numeric keypad (for ThinkPad T590 only)

• Six-row keyboard or six-row keyboard with backlight

• Trackpad

• TrackPoint pointing device

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Connectors and slots

Security features

Wireless features

• Audio connector

• Docking-station connector

• Ethernet connector

• Two USB 3.1 connectors Gen 1 (including one Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1)

• HDMI connector

• MicroSD card slot

• Nano-SIM-card tray*

• Smart-card slot*

• USB-C connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1)

• Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C)

• Face authentication*

• Fingerprint reader*

• Password

• Security-lock slot

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)*

• ThinkShutter*

• Bluetooth

• Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receiver (available on models with wireless WAN)*

• Near field communication (NFC)*

• Wireless LAN

• Wireless WAN*

Others

* for selected models

• Camera*

• Microphones

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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer

Get started with Windows 10

Learn the basics of Windows 10 and start working with it right away. For more information about Windows 10, see the Windows help information.

Windows account

To use the Windows operating system, a user account is required. It can either be a Windows user account or a Microsoft account.

Windows user account

When you start Windows for the first time, you are prompted to create a Windows user account. This first account you created is of the “Administrator” type. With an Administrator account, you can create additional user accounts or change account types by doing the following:

1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Other people.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Microsoft account

You can also log in to the Windows operating system with a Microsoft account.

To create a Microsoft account, go to the Microsoft sign-up page at screen instructions.

With a Microsoft account, you can:

• Enjoy one-time signing in if you are using other Microsoft services, such as OneDrive, Skype, and Outlook. com.

• Sync personalized settings across other Windows-based devices.

https://signup.live.com and follow the on-

Windows user interface

1. Account

2. Settings

3. Power

4. Start button

5. Windows Search

6. Task View

7. Windows notification area

8. Battery status icon

9. Network icon

10. Action center

Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out from the current account.

Launch Settings.

Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep.

Open the Start menu.

Type what you are looking for in the search box and get search results from your computer and the Web.

Display all opened apps and switch among them.

Display notifications and status of some features.

Display power status and change battery or power settings. When your computer is not connected to ac power, the icon changes to

Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status. When connected to a wired network, the icon changes to

Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to some features.

Open the Start menu

• Click the Start button.

• Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.

Access Control Panel

• Open the Start menu and click Windows System ➙ Control Panel.

• Use Windows Search.

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Launch an app

• Open the Start menu and select the app you want to launch.

• Use Windows Search.

Windows label

Your computer might have a Windows 10 Genuine Microsoft label affixed to its cover depending on the following factors:

• Your geographic location

• Edition of Windows 10 that is preinstalled

Go to

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Hardware.aspx for illustrations of the various types of

Genuine Microsoft labels.

• In the People’s Republic of China, the Genuine Microsoft label is required on all computer models preinstalled with any version of Windows 10.

• In other countries and regions, the Genuine Microsoft label is required only on computer models licensed for Windows 10 Pro.

The absence of a Genuine Microsoft label does not indicate that the preinstalled Windows version is not genuine. For details on how to tell whether your preinstalled Windows product is genuine, refer to the information provided by Microsoft at

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/default.aspx.

There are no external, visual indicators of the Product ID or Windows version for which the computer is licensed. Instead, the Product ID is recorded in the computer firmware. Whenever a Windows 10 product is installed, the installation program checks the computer firmware for a valid, matching Product ID to complete the activation.

In some cases, an earlier Windows version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windows 10 Pro license downgrade rights.

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 area network (LAN) through the Ethernet connector on your computer with an Ethernet cable.

Note: If the computer is connected to a supported docking station or dock, use the Ethernet connector on the docking station or dock instead of the one on the computer.

Connect to Wi-Fi networks

1. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.

2. Select a network to connect to. Provide required information if needed.

Connect to a cellular network

If your computer has a wireless wide area network (WAN) card and a nano-SIM card installed, you can connect to a cellular data network and get online using the cellular signal.

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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 cellular connection:

1. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole in the tray computer. Install a nano-SIM card into the tray hear a click

3 . If a nano-SIM card is installed, skip this step.

2 . Insert the tray into the nano-SIM-card slot until you

1 . The tray ejects. Then, slide the tray out of the

2. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area, and then select the cellular network icon from the list.

3. Provide required information if needed.

Use Lenovo Vantage

The preinstalled Lenovo Vantage is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.

Access Lenovo Vantage

Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage. You also can type Lenovo Vantage in the search box.

To download the latest version of Lenovo Vantage, go to Microsoft Store and search by the app name.

Key features

Lenovo Vantage makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience with your computer.

Note: The available features vary depending on the computer model.

• System Update Download and install firmware and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date. You can configure

the options to install updates automatically when available.

• Hardware Settings Configure intelligent settings of the following hardware to make your computer smarter to use:

– Always On USB – Battery – Camera – Computer display

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– Keyboard – Microphone – Speakers – Trackpad – TrackPoint

• Health & Support Monitor your computer health and get personalized support of your computer. You can:

– Scan the computer hardware and diagnose hardware problems. – Look up computer warranty status (online). – Access User Guide. – Read tips and tricks articles customized for your computer.

• Lenovo Wi-Fi Security Protect your computer from malicious Wi-Fi networks.

Interact with your computer

Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.

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Use the keyboard shortcuts

The special keys on the keyboard help you work more easily and effectively.

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1. Numeric keypad (for ThinkPad T590 only)

2. Windows logo key

3. Caps Lock key

4. F1–F12 function keys

Input numbers quickly when the Numeric Lock indicator is on.

Open the Start menu.

For information about using this key with other keys, see the Windows help information.

Switch the letter case between the upper case and lower case.

When the key indicator is on, you can type uppercase letters.

Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function.

To choose whether to invoke the special function or standard function:

1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.

2. Click Keyboard or Lenovo - Keyboard Manager and select the option of your

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preference.

Switch the function of the F1–F12 keys between the standard function and special function printed as an icon on each key.

When the Fn Lock indicator is on:

• Press F1-F12 to use the standard function.

• Press Fn+F1-F12 to use the special function.

When the Fn Lock indicator is off:

• Press Fn+F1-F12 to use the standard function.

• Press F1-F12 to use the special function.

Mute or unmute the speakers.

When the key indicator is on, the speakers are muted.

If you mute the speakers and turn off your computer, the speakers remain muted when you turn on your computer.

Decrease the speaker volume.

Increase the speaker volume.

Mute or unmute the microphones.

When the key indicator is on, the microphones are muted.

Darken the computer display.

Brighten the computer display.

Manage external displays.

Enable or disable the built-in wireless features.

Open the Settings window.

Enable or disable the built-in Bluetooth features.

Open a keyboard setting page.

Invoke the function defined by yourself:

1. Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage.

2. Click Hardware Settings and then click Input.

3. Locate the Keyboard: User-defined Key section and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setting.

On this setting page, you can also define different functions for the key combinations with F12, such as Shift+F12, Alt+F12, or Ctrl+F12.

(For ThinkPad T590 only)

Open the calculator.

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Put your computer to sleep mode.

Open the Snipping Tool program.

Fn+Spacebar

Fn+B

Fn+K

Fn+P

Fn+S

Fn+4

Fn+Left arrow key Equal the Home key.

Fn+Right arrow key Equal the End key.

Switch between different keyboard backlight statuses if your computer supports keyboard backlight.

Equal the Break key on a conventional external keyboard.

Equal the ScrLK or Scroll Lock key on a conventional external keyboard.

Equal the Pause key on a conventional external keyboard.

Equal the SysRq key on a conventional external keyboard.

Put the computer to sleep mode. To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button.

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

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Press to select or open an item.

3. Right-click button

Press to display a shortcut menu.

4. Scroll bar

Press and hold the dotted scroll bar 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. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.

2. Click Mouse. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setting.

Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap Note: Ensure that the new cap has grooves

a .

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.

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Use the trackpad

1. Left-click zone

Press to select or open an item.

You also can tap anywhere on the surface of the trackpad with one finger to perform the left-click action.

2. Right-click zone

Press to display a shortcut menu.

You also can tap anywhere on the surface of the trackpad with two fingers to perform the right-click action.

Use the touch gestures

Tap

Tap anywhere on the trackpad with one finger to select or open an item.

Two-finger scroll

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 tap

Tap anywhere on the trackpad with two fingers to display a shortcut menu.

Two-finger zoom out

Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them closer together to zoom out.

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Two-finger zoom in

Swipe three fingers up

Put two fingers on the trackpad and move them farther apart to zoom in.

Swipe three fingers down

Put three fingers on the trackpad and move them down to show the desktop.

Put three fingers on the trackpad and move them up to open the task view to see all your open windows.

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.

Disable the trackpad

The trackpad is active by default. To disable the device:

1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.

2. Click Mouse. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setting.

Use the multi-touch screen

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 once

Tap twice quickly

• 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 and hold

Open a shortcut menu.

Drag an item to the location you want

Move an object.

Open an app or item from the desktop.

Slide

Scroll through items, such as lists, pages, and photos.

Move two fingers closer together

Zoom out.

Move two fingers farther apart

Zoom in.

Swipe in from the left edge

View all your open windows in task view.

Swipe in from the right edge

Open the action center to see your notifications and quick actions.

• Swipe downwards

shortly from the top edge (for full-screened app or when your computer is in the tablet mode)

Show a hidden title bar.

• Swipe in from the top

edge to the bottom edge (when your computer is in the tablet mode)

Close the current app.

Tips

• Turn off the computer before cleaning the multi-touch screen.

• Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the multi-touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.

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• The multi-touch screen is a glass panel covered with a plastic film. Do not apply pressure or place any metallic object on the screen, which might damage the touch panel or cause it to malfunction.

• Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.

• Regularly calibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy.

Use multimedia

Use your computer for business or entertainment with the built-in components (camera, speakers, and audio features) or connected external devices (an external projector, monitor, and HDTV).

Use audio

To enhance your listening experience, connect speakers, headphones, or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14inch), 4-pole plug to the audio connector.

Adjust the speaker volume

Press

Change the sound settings

1. Go to Control Panel and view by category.

2. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Sound.

3. Change the settings as you prefer.

Protect your hearing

Smart audio helps protect against hearing loss. The feature limits the computer’s maximum volume to 130 mV when a headset or headphone is connected. To change the setting:

1. Go to Control Panel and view by large icons.

2. Click SmartAudio. In the window displayed, click the Disable Headphone Limiter icon. Then, follow the on-screen instructions.

to increase the speaker volume or press to decrease the speaker volume.

Use the camera

You can use the built-in camera to take photos or record videos. The indicator next to the camera turns on when the camera is in use.

To take photos or record a video:

1. Slide ThinkShutter to the left to unveil the camera.

2. Open the Start menu and click Camera.

3. To take a photo, click the camera icon. If you want to record video, click the video icon to switch to video mode.

If you use other programs that provide features such as photographing, video capturing, and video conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera-required feature.

To configure the camera settings:

1. Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage ➙ Hardware Settings ➙ Audio/Visual.

2. Locate the Camera section and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Connect to an external display

Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your workspace.

Connect to a wired display

1. Connect the external display to an appropriate video connector on your computer, such as the HDMI connector, the USB-C connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1), or the Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C).

2. Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.

3. Turn on the external display.

If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click Display settings ➙ Detect.

Do not connect external displays to the USB-C connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1) the same time. Otherwise, only the external display connected to the USB-C connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1)

1 and the HDMI connector 2 at

will work by default. You can change the priority between the USB-C connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1) and the HDMI connector from the UEFI BIOS menu. To enter the UEFI BIOS menu, see “Enter the UEFI BIOS menu” on page 41. Open the Config menu, and then select Display ➙ Shared Display Priority. Then, follow the on- screen instructions.

Supported resolution

The following table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display.

Connect the external display to Supported resolution

the USB-C connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Up to 4096 x 2304 pixels / 60 Hz

the Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C) Up to 4096 x 2304 pixels / 60 Hz

the HDMI connector

Up to 4096 x 2160 pixels / 30 Hz

Connect to a wireless display

To use a wireless display, ensure that both your computer and the external display support the Miracast feature.

• Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth & other devices ➙ Add Bluetooth or other device. In the Add a device window, click Wireless display or dock. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

• Click the action center icon

in the Windows notification area and click Connect. Select the wireless

display and follow the on-screen instructions.

Set the display mode

Press

or and then select a display mode of your preference.

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