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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 27

• Safety and Warranty Guide

• Setup Guide

First Edition (Decemeber 2020)

LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS35F-05925.

Contents

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

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

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

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

Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 6

Chapter 2. Get started with your

computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . . 7

Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Use the Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Access networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connect to networks . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 10

Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 10

Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 11

Use Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 17

Change the hotkey mode . . . . . . . . . 17

Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Set an administrator password . . . . . . . 18

Change or remove the administrator

password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Set a user password . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Change or remove the user password . . . . 19

Enable the power on password . . . . . . . 19

Set a hard disk password (for selected

models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Change or remove the hard disk password . . 19 Use the fingerprint reader (for selected

models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Restore system files and settings to an earlier

point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 21

Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 21

Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 21

Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 21

Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 22

Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 13

Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 13

Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Maximize the battery life . . . . . . . . . 14

Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 14

Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device. . . . 14

Use an SD card (for selected models) . . . . 15

Turn on the Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 4. Configure advanced

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

UEFI BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

What is UEFI BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . 17

Enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 17

Chapter 5. Help and support . . . . . 23

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 23

Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 25

Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 25

Appendix A. Important safety

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Appendix B. Accessibility and

ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 41

Appendix C. Compliance

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Appendix D. Notices and

trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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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 and programs, 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

pcsupport.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.

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Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front

1. Microphone Capture or record sound.

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.

2. Camera 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.

3. SD card slot*

* for selected models

Insert an SD card into the slot for data transfer or storage. See “Use an SD card (for selected models)” on page 15.

Base

1. Fingerprint reader*

2. Touchpad with buttons Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.

3. 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

Shut down.

Power, and then click

* for selected models

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Left

1. Power connector

2. Ethernet connector

3. HDMI™ connector

4. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1

5. USB 2.0 connector

6. USB-C

7. Audio connector

(3.2 Gen 1) connector

Connect to ac power through an ac power adapter.

Connect the computer to an Ethernet network.

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

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

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

and 3 A.

• Transfer data at USB 3.2 speed, up to 5 Gbps.

• Connect to USB-C accessories to expand computer functionality. To purchase

USB-C accessories, go to

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

• 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: The audio connector does not support standalone external microphones.

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

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Right

1. 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 13.

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Features and specifications

• Length: 330 mm (12.99 inches)

Dimensions

• Width: 235 mm (9.25 inches)

• Thickness: 19.9 mm (0.78 inches)

Maximum heat output

(depending on the model)

Power source

(ac power adapter)

Microprocessor

Memory Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module (SODIMM), up to 16GB

Storage device

Display

Keyboard

Connectors and slots

• 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.

• M.2 solid-state drive*

• 2.5-inch storage drive*

• Display size: 355.6 mm (14 inches)

• Display resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels or 1920 x 1080 pixels

• Hotkeys

• Six-row keyboard

• Touchpad with buttons

• Audio connector

• Ethernet connector

• HDMI connector

• Security-lock slot

• Power connector

• SD card slot*

• USB-C connector (3.2 Gen 1)

• USB 2.0 connector

• USB 3.2 connector Gen 1

Security features

Wireless features

Others

• Fingerprint reader*

• Password

• Security-lock slot

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)*

• Bluetooth

• Wireless LAN

• Camera

• Microphone

• Speaker

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* 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 / 3.1 Gen 1

3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2

3.2 Gen 2 × 2

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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

A user account is required to use the Windows operating system. 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 ➙ Family & other users.

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. Documents

3. Pictures

4. Settings

5. Power

6. Start button

7. Windows Search

8. Task View

9. Windows notification area

10. Battery status icon

11. Network icon

12. Action center

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

Open the Documents folder, a default folder to save your received files.

Open the Pictures folder, a default folder to save your received pictures.

Launch Settings.

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

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.

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• Use Windows Search.

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.

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 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).

• Access User Guide and helpful articles.

Notes:

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• 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.

Access networks

This section helps you connect to a wireless or wired network.

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.

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 available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.

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

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.

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 an HDMI connector.

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.

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Supported resolution

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

Connect the external display to Supported resolution

the HDMI connector

Up to 1920 x 1080 pixels / 60 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.

• Duplicate these displays: Display the same video output on both your computer screen and an external display.

• Extend these displays: Extend the video output from your computer display to an external display. You can drag and move items between the two displays.

• Show only on 1: Display the video output only on your computer screen.

• Show only on 2: Display the video output only on an external display.

If you show programs using DirectDraw or Direct3D

in full-screen mode, only the main display shows the

video output.

Change display settings

1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings.

2. Select the display that you want to configure.

3. Change display settings of your preference.

You can change the settings for both the computer display and the external display. For example, you can define which one is the main display and which one is the secondary display. You also can change the resolution and orientation.

Note: If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display, only part of the screen can be displayed on the external display.

Interact with your computer

Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.

Use Hotkeys

Some keys on the keyboard are printed with icons. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone or in combination with the Fn key to access certain functions or settings quickly. The functions of hotkeys are symbolized by the icons printed on them.

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Hotkey

Function

Mute / unmute the speakers.

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

Fn +

Decrease / increase the volume.

Mute / unmute the microphones.

Refresh the current window.

Enable / disable the touchpad.

Turn on / turn off the airplane mode.

Enable / disable the camera.

Lock the current user account.

Manage external displays.

Decrease / increase display brightness.

Equal the Home key.

Use the hotkey mode

Some hotkeys share keys with functions keys (F1 to F12). The hotkey mode is a UEFI BIOS setting that changes how hotkeys (or function keys) are used.

• When the hotkey mode is enabled, press Fn together with the hotkey to use the hotkey.

• When the hotkey mode is disabled, press the hotkey directly.

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Chapter 3. Explore your computer

Lock the computer

Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock.

Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of the locking device and security feature. Cable locks for your product are available from Lenovo at

smartfind.lenovo.com

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Manage power

Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.

Check the battery status

The battery status icon battery status, view the current power plan, change the power mode, and access battery settings quickly.

or is in the Windows notification area. You can click the icon to check the

Charge the battery

When the battery power is low, charge your battery by connecting your computer to ac power.

The battery is fully charged in about four to eight hours. The actual charging time depends on the battery size, the physical environment, and whether you are using the computer.

Battery charging is also affected by the battery temperature. The recommended battery temperature range for charging the battery is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).

Notes:

• 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.

Maximize the battery life

• Lower the brightness of the computer display.

• Turn off the wireless features when not in use.

• Use the battery until the charge is depleted.

• Recharge the battery completely before using it.

Set power button behaviors

You can define what the power button does according to your preference. For example, by pressing the power button, you can turn off the computer or put the computer to sleep or hibernation mode.

To change what the power button does:

1. Right-click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area.

2. Click Power Options ➙ Choose what the power buttons do.

3. Change the settings as you prefer.

Set the power plan

For ENERGY STAR® compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect when your computers have been idle for a specified duration:

Table 1. Default power plan (when plugged into ac power)

• Turn off the display: After 10 minutes

• Put the computer to sleep: After 30 minutes

To reset the power plan to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving:

1. Right-click the battery status icon and select Power Options.

2. Choose or customize a power plan of your preference.

Transfer data

Quickly share your files using the built-in Bluetooth among devices with the same features. If your computer supports an SD card, you also can insert an SD card to transfer data.

Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device

You can connect all types of Bluetooth-enabled devices to your computer, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a smartphone, or speakers. To ensure successful connection, place the devices at most 10 meters (33 feet) from the computer.

1. Click the action center icon

2. Right-click the Bluetooth icon.

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in the Windows notification area, and enable the Bluetooth feature.

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