Lenovo P15 User Manual

P15 Gen 1 and T15g Gen 1 User Guide

Read this first

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

• Safety and Warranty Guide

• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices

• Setup Guide

First Edition (July 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

Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

USB connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 2. Get started with your

computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Get started with your desktop . . . . . . . . . . 9

Manage networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . . 9

Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 10

Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 10

Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 11

Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Use the multi-touch screen . . . . . . . . 14

Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 15

Use Lenovo Pen Pro (for selected models) . . . . 16

Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 19

Use the Intelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . . 19

Use the Cool and Quiet on lap feature . . . . . . 19

Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device . . . . . 19

Use Power Loss Protection function (for selected

models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 5. Configure advanced

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . 25

Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 25

Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 25

Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 26

Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Chapter 6. CRU replacement . . . . . 27

CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Disable the built-in battery. . . . . . . . . . . 27

Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Bottom door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 37

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 37

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 42

Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 42

Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 43

Chapter 4. Secure your computer

and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Use the fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 23

Appendix A. Ergonomic

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

Appendix B. Compliance

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Appendix C. Notices and

trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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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, software programs, and user interface instructions might not be applicable to your computer.

• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. To get the latest documentation, go to

pcsupport.lenovo.com

https://

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Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front

1. Infrared (IR) LED*

3. ThinkShutter*

5. Camera* 6. Multi-touch screen*

* for selected models

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

Base

1. Power button

3. Fingerprint reader 4. Trackpad

5. TrackPoint

pointing device

2. Numeric keypad

6. Speaker

Left

1. HDMI™ connector

3. Nano-SIM-card tray*

* for selected models

Right

1. Smart-card slot* 2. SD-card slot

3. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1

Rear

1. System status indicator

™

3. USB-C

5. Power connector

( 3.2 Gen 1) connector 4. Thunderbolt™ 3 connectors (USB-C)

2. Ethernet connector

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Bottom

1. Emergency-reset hole 2. Keyboard drainage hole

Emergency-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.

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USB connectors

Thunderbolt 3 connectors (USB-C)

• Charge USB-C compatible devices:

– The output voltage and current: 5 V and 3 A (when only one device is charged).

– The output voltage and current: 5 V and 3 A (for the first connected device when two devices are

charged).

– The output voltage and current: 5 V and 1.5 A (for the second connected device when two devices are

charged).

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: 5120 x 3200 pixels, 60 Hz

• Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your 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.

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.

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

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 your desktop

Launch an app

• Use the super key (with the Windows logo) or open the Activities menu on the top left and type in the name of the application you want to launch.

• Click the "show application" menu (For the Fedora operating system, you can see the menu after opening Activities menu) on the lower left and type in the name of the application you want to launch.

Launch settings

Select the system menu arrow on the top right and click on Settings.

Get support

• For the Ubuntu operating system, see the Ubuntu documentation site at

ubuntu-help/index.html

• For the Fedora operating system, see the Fedora project wiki at

Project_Wiki

• The Gnome desktop is installed by default and is designed to be simple and easy to use. Details on using Gnome are available by launching the Help application or online at

https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fedora_

https://help.ubuntu.com/lts/

https://help.gnome.org/users/.

Manage networks

Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wired or wireless network.

Connect to Wi-Fi networks

1. Click the system menu arrow on the top right. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.

2. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.

Airplane mode

When the Airplane mode is enabled, all wireless features are disabled.

To enable or disable the Airplane mode:

1. Use the system menu drop down (top right) and choose Settings.

2. Click the Wi-Fi option.

3. Turn on or turn off the Airplane mode switch.

Interact with your computer

Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.

Use the camera

• Take pictures or record videos by using the Cheese application. The indicator next to the camera is on 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 camera-required feature from the app.

Note: IR camera support is currently limited in Linux. Make sure the regular camera is selected if you see gray lines.

Use the keyboard shortcuts

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

Enable / disable speakers

Decrease volume

Increase volume

Enable / disable microphones

Darken display

Brighten display

Manage external displays

Enable / disable wireless

Open Settings window

Enable / disable Bluetooth

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Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function of F1–F12 function keys.

FnLock indicator on: standard function

FnLock indicator off: special function

Fn+Spacebar

Fn+B

Fn+K Scroll contents

Fn+P

Fn+S

Fn+4

Fn+Left arrow key Go to beginning

Fn+Right arrow key

Toggle keyboard backlight

Break operation

Pause operation

Send system request

Enter sleep mode

To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button.

Go to end

* for selected models

Use the TrackPoint pointing device

The TrackPoint pointing device enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as pointing, clicking, and scrolling.

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. Middle button

Press and hold the dotted middle button while applying pressure to the pointing stick in the vertical or horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.

Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap

Note: Ensure that the 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.

Use the trackpad

1. Left-click zone

Press to select or open an item.

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