Lenovo ThinkBook 13s - 20RR004QMH User manual

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL/14s-IWL 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 29

• Safety and Warranty Guide

• Setup Guide

First Edition (April 2019)

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

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

Use Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 15

Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 15

Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Check the battery temperature . . . . . . . 15

Maximize the battery life . . . . . . . . . 15

Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 15

Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connect a Bluetooth-enabled device . . . . . . 16

Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 4. Secure your computer

and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

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

Set administrator password . . . . . . . . 17

Change or remove administrator password . . 17

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

Enable power-on password . . . . . . . . 18

Set hard disk password . . . . . . . . . . 18

Change or remove hard disk password . . . . 19

Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) . . 19

Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 19

Chapter 5. Configure advanced

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . 21

Start the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 21

Navigate in the UEFI/BIOS interface . . . . . 21

Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 21

Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 22

Change hotkey mode. . . . . . . . . . . 22

Enable/Disable always-on . . . . . . . . . 22

Update UEFI/BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 23

Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 23

Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 23

Chapter 6. Help and support . . . . . 25

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 25

Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 27

Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 27

Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 28

Appendix A. Important safety

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Appendix B. Accessibility and

ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 43

Appendix C. Compliance

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

Appendix D. Notices and

trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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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.

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Chapter 1. Meet your computer

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Front

1. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice.

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

2. Camera

3. Camera cover slider

4. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use.

5. Screen

6.Wireless LAN/Bluetooth antennas

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.

Move the slider to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.

Display text, graphics, and videos.

Send and receive radio waves for the wireless LAN/Bluetooth module.

Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.

Base

To turn on the computer, press the power button.

1. Power button/Fingerprint reader*

2. Power/Fingerprint reader* light

3. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.

To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click

down.

Note: Selected models include a fingerprint reader on the power button. see “Use the

fingerprint reader (for selected models)” on page 19.

The light shows power status of the computer. If the computer includes a fingerprint reader, it can also show the status of the reader.

• Solid white: The computer is on.

• Blinking slowly in white: The computer is in sleep mode.

• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.

• Blinking green: The fingerprint reader is starting.

• Solid green: The fingerprint reader is waiting for you to scan your fingerprints.

Power, and then selected Shut

* for selected models

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1. Power connector

2. Battery/Charging light This light shows whether the computer is connected to ac power.

3. HDMI™ connector

4. USB-C™ connector (USB

3.1 Gen 2)

5. Audio connector To enhance your listening experience, connect speakers, headphones, or a headset

Connect to ac power.

• White: connected to ac power (battery power 91% -100%)

• Amber: connected to ac power (battery power 0% -90%)

• Off: not connected to ac power

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

• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V and 3 A.

• Transfer data at USB 3.1 speed, up to 10 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 expand the computer's 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.

with a 3.5-mm (0.14- inch) and 4-pole plug to the audio connector.

Note: The conventional microphone is not supported.

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

6. Speaker

Produce sound.

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Right

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1. Speaker

2. USB Type-A connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1)

3. USB Type-A connector (always-on)

Produce sound.

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

Charge the USB-compatible devices when your computer is off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. The always-on function can be enabled and disabled in the UEFI/ BIOS setup utility.

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Features and specifications

• Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL

– Width: 307.6 mm (12.11 inches) – Depth: 216.4 mm (8.52 inches)

Dimensions

– Thickness: 15.9 mm (0.63 inches)

• Lenovo ThinkBook 14s-IWL

– Width: 322.5 mm (12.70 inches) – Depth: 222.8 mm (8.77 inches) – Thickness: 16.5 mm (0.65 inches)

ac power adapter

Battery pack

Microprocessor

Memory Double data rate 4 (DDR4) SDRAM

Storage device

Display

Keyboard

Connectors and slots

100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz

• 45 Wh

• 4 cells

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

• Type: Solid-state drive

• Form factor: M.2 (2242)

• Bus: SATA/PCI Express

• Display size:

– Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL: 337.82 mm (13.3 inches) – Lenovo ThinkBook 14s-IWL: 355.6 mm (14.0 inches)

• Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels

• Hotkeys

• Keyboard backlight

• ac power connector

• Audio connector

• USB Type-A connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1) x 2

• HDMI connector

• USB-C connector (USB 3.1 Gen 2)

Security features

Wireless features

Others

• Fingerprint reader*

• Password

• Bluetooth

• Wireless LAN

• Camera

• Microphones

• Speakers

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* for selected models

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).

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)

3.1 Gen 1

3.1 Gen 2

3.2 20

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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 be either 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 people.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Microsoft account

You can also sign 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

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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.

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.

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Access Control Panel

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

• 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:

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.

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

Connect to Wi-Fi networks

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

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.

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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:

– Power – Camera – Computer display – Keyboard – Microphones – Speakers – Touchpad

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

– Scan the computer hardware. – 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.

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Interact with your computer

Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.

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 Windows functions or settings quickly. The functions of hotkeys are symbolized by the icons printed on them.

Hotkey Function

Mute/Unmute the computer.

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

Decrease/Increase volume.

Enable/Disable the microphones.

Refresh the current window.

Enable/Disable the touchpad.

Turn on/off airplane mode.

Enable/Disable the camera.

Lock the current user account.

Manage external displays.

Decrease/Increase display brightness.

Answer a Skype call.

End a Skype call.

Note: Skype for Business must be installed to use the two hotkeys. To print screen or change text-entering mode, use the Fn key.

Turn on/off the keyboard backlight.

Note: You can also press Fn and this hotkey to adjust the brightness levels of backlight.

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.

Hotkey mode setting How to use hotkeys How to use function keys

Disabled Hold down the Fn key and press one

of the hotkeys.

Enabled Press the hotkeys directly. Hold down the Fn key and press one

Press the function keys directly.

of the function keys.

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Note: Hotkeys that do not share keys with function keys are not affected by the hotkey mode setting. They should always be used with the Fn key.

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) and 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.

Use the camera

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

To take photos or record a video:

1. Open the Start menu and click Camera.

2. To take a photo, click the camera icon to video mode.

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.

To configure the camera settings, open the Start menu and then click Lenovo Vantage ➙ Hardware Settings ➙ Audio/Visual. Locate the Camera section and then follow the on-screen instructions to configure the camera settings.

. If you want to record video, click the video icon to switch

Connect to an external display

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

Connect a wired display

1. Connect the external display to an appropriate video connector on your computer, such as the 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.

Supported resolution

Your computer supports the following video resolution, if the external display also supports that resolution.

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Connect the external display to Supported resolution

the USB-C connector

the HDMI connector

Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels / 60 Hz

Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels / 30 Hz

Connect a wireless display (for computers and external displays supporting Miracast®)

• Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth & other devices ➙ Add Bluetooth or other device ➙ Wireless display or dock.

• 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

and then select a display mode as you prefer.

• PC screen only: Displays the video output only on your computer screen.

Note: Depending on the situation, you might see Disconnect, PC screen only, Computer only, or Disconnect projector.

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

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

• Second screen only: Displays the video output only on an external display.

Note: Depending on the situation, you might see Projector only or Second screen only.

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 as you prefer.

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.

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