Lenovo ThinkBook Series Notebook User manual

Lenovo ThinkBook series

User Guide

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

following:

• Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 35

• Safety and Warranty Guide

• Setup Guide

First Edition (October 2019)

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . 11

Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . 12

Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 2. Get started with your

computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . 15

Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . . 17

Lenovo Vantage and Lenovo PC Manager . . . . 18

Connect to networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connect to wired networks . . . . . . . . 18

Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 18

Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 20

Open internal USB dongle connector cover . . 20

Keyboard hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 23

Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 23

Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Check the battery temperature . . . . . . . 23

Set power button behavior. . . . . . . . . 23

Change or create a power plan . . . . . . . 23

Set performance mode . . . . . . . . . . 24

Change settings in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . 24

What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . 24

Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 24

Change startup sequence . . . . . . . . . 24

Change hotkey mode. . . . . . . . . . . 24

Enable or disable always-on . . . . . . . . 24

Set passwords in UEFI/BIOS setup utility . . . . . 25

Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Set administrator password . . . . . . . . 25

Change or remove administrator password . . 26

Set user password . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Enable power-on password . . . . . . . . 26

Set hard disk password . . . . . . . . . . 26

Change or remove hard disk password . . . . 27

Reset or restore Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Windows 10 recovery options

. . . . . . . 27

Windows System Restore . . . . . . . . . 28

Reset Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Create a recovery drive . . . . . . . . . . 28

Use a recovery drive to restore or reset

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter 4. Help and support . . . . . 31

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 31

Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 33

Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 33

Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 34

Appendix A. Important safety

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Appendix B. Accessibility and

ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 47

Appendix C. Compliance

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Appendix D. Notices and

trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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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

https://

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.

• This documentation applies to the following product models:

Model Name

Machine Type (MT)

Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML 20RV

Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IML 20RW

Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL

20SL

Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL

20SM

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Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front

1. Microphones

Capture or record sound and voice.

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

Note: If you use other applications that support photo capture, video chat, and

video conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera-

required feature from the application.

3. ThinkShutter Move the slider to cover or uncover the camera lens.

Note: The ThinkShutter helps you better protect your privacy.

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

5. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos. Selected models support multi-touch function.

6. Wireless antennas

Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless LAN (local area network)

and Bluetooth module.

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

Base

14–inch models

1. Smart Power Button*

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

Fingerprint reader* is available on Smart Power Button. Enroll and read your

fingerprint for user authentication.

2. Power/Fingerprint reader* light The light shows power status of the computer. If the computer includes a

fingerprint reader, it can also show the status of the 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.Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse.

Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.

* for selected models

Table 1. Indication of the Power/Fingerprint reader* light

Light status

Computer

Fingerprint reader

Solid white

Turn on

/

Blinking slowly in white In sleep mode

/

Off Turn off or in hibernation mode. /

Blinking green

/

Launching

Solid green / Scan fingerprint

* for selected models

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15–inch models

1. Smart Power Button*

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

Fingerprint reader* is available on Smart Power Button. Enroll and read your

fingerprint for user authentication.

2. Power/Fingerprint reader* light The light shows power status of the computer. If the computer includes a

fingerprint reader, it can also show the status of the 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 Quickly input numbers.

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

Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.

* for selected models

Table 2. Indication of the Power/Fingerprint reader* light

Light status

Computer

Fingerprint reader

Solid white

Turn on

/

Blinking slowly in white In sleep mode

/

Off Turn off or in hibernation mode. /

Blinking green

/

Launching

Solid green / Scan fingerprint

* for selected models

Chapter 1. Meet your computer 3

Left

14–inch models

1. Ethernet connector Connect to a local area network (LAN).

Note: When the green indicator is on, the computer is connected to a LAN. When

the yellow indicator blinks, data is being transmitted.

2. HDMI

TM

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

3. USB (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A

connector (always-on)

The always-on connector can charge external devices when the computer is

turned off, in sleep or hibernation modes.

Note: The always-on function can be turned on or off in one or more of the

following software:

Lenovo Vantage

Lenovo PC Manager

UEFI/BIOS Setup utility

4. USB-C

TM

connector (USB 3.1

Gen 1)

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

current of 3 A.

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

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

purchase USB-C accessories, go to

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

Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories

might not work correctly.

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5. USB-C

TM

connector (USB 3.1

Gen 2)/Power connector

• Charge your computer with the included power cord and USB-C power

adapter*.

Note: Either an ac power adapter or a USB-C power adapter is provided with

your computer.

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

current of 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 help expand your computer functionality. To

purchase USB-C accessories, go to

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

Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories

might not work correctly.

6. Combo audio jack Connect 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.

7. Novo button hole Press the Novo button to open the Novo Button menu. From the menu, you can

choose to open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, the Boot menu, or the Windows

startup options screen.

8. Storage drive status indicator The storage drive is being used to read or write data.

When this indicator is blinking, do not put the computer into sleep mode or turn

off the computer.

9. Power indicator Indicate the system status of the computer.

Connected to ac power:

• Solid white: battery capacity 80% - 100%

• Blinking slowly in white: battery capacity 20% - 80%

• Blinking rapidly in amber and off: battery capacity 1% - 20%

Not connected to ac power:

• Off: battery capacity 20% - 100%

• Solid amber: battery capacity 5% - 20%

• Blinking rapidly in amber: battery capacity 1% - 5%

* for selected models

Chapter 1. Meet your computer 5

15–inch models

1. Ethernet connector

Connect to a local area network (LAN).

Note: When the green indicator is on, the computer is connected to a LAN. When

the yellow indicator blinks, data is being transmitted.

2. HDMI connector

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

3. USB (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A

connector (always-on)

The always-on connector can charge external devices when the computer is

turned off, in sleep or hibernation modes.

Note: The always-on function can be turned on or off in one or more of the

following software:

Lenovo Vantage

Lenovo PC Manager

UEFI/BIOS Setup utility

4. USB-C connector (USB 3.1

Gen 1)

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

current of 3 A.

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

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

purchase USB-C accessories, go to

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

Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories

might not work correctly.

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5. USB-C connector (USB 3.1

Gen 2)/Power connector

• Charge your computer with the included power cord and USB-C power

adapter*.

Note: Either an ac power adapter or a USB-C power adapter is provided with

your computer.

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

current of 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 help expand your computer functionality. To

purchase USB-C accessories, go to

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

Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories

might not work correctly.

6. Combo audio jack Connect 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.

7. Novo button hole Press the Novo button to open the Novo Button menu. From the menu, you can

choose to open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, the Boot menu, or the Windows

startup options screen.

8. Storage drive status indicator The storage drive is being used to read or write data.

When this indicator is blinking, do not put the computer into sleep mode or turn

off the computer.

9. Power indicator Indicate the system status of the computer.

Connected to ac power:

• Solid white: battery capacity 80% - 100%

• Blinking slowly in white: battery capacity 20% - 80%

• Blinking rapidly in amber and off: battery capacity 1% - 20%

Not connected to ac power:

• Off: battery capacity 20% - 100%

• Solid amber: battery capacity 5% - 20%

• Blinking rapidly in amber: battery capacity 1% - 5%

* for selected models

Chapter 1. Meet your computer 7

Right

14–inch models

1. Hidden USB Port (USB 2.0

Type-A connector)

Insert a USB dongle to connect USB-compatible wireless devices, such as a

wireless keyboard, a wireless mouse, and wireless USB storage devices.

For USB dongle specification details, see “USB dongle specification” on page 21.

2. SD-card slot Supported cards:

• Secure Digital (SD) card

• Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) USH-1 card

• Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) USH-1 card

• Multi-Media card (MMC)

Note: Your computer does not support the content protection for recordable

media (CPRM) feature for the SD card.

3. USB (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A

connector

Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a

USB storage device, or a USB printer.

4. Charging light

Indicate whether the computer is connected to ac power.

• Solid white: connected to ac power.

• Off: not connected to ac power.

5. Power connector

Connect to power with the included power cord and ac power adapter*.

Note: Either an ac power adapter or a USB-C power adapter is provided with

your computer.

* for selected models

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15–inch models

1. Hidden USB Port (USB 2.0

Type-A connector)

Insert a USB dongle to connect USB-compatible wireless devices, such as a

wireless keyboard, a wireless mouse, and wireless USB storage devices.

For USB dongle specification details, see “USB dongle specification” on page 21.

2. SD-card slot Supported cards:

• Secure Digital (SD) card

• Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) USH-1 card

• Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) USH-1 card

• Multi-Media card (MMC)

Note: Your computer does not support the content protection for recordable

media (CPRM) feature for the SD card.

3. USB (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A

connector

Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a

USB storage device, or a USB printer.

4. Charging light

Indicate whether the computer is connected to ac power.

• Solid white: connected to ac power.

• Off: not connected to ac power.

5. Power connector Connect to power with the included power cord and ac power adapter*.

Note: Either an ac power adapter or a USB-C power adapter is provided with

your computer.

6. Mini security-lock slot Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible

security cable lock.

Note: The slot supports cable locks that conform to the Kensington MicroSaver

®

lock standards (using T-bar

TM

locking technology) or MiniSaver

®

lock standards

(using Cleat

TM

locking technology). 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

https://www.lenovoquickpick.com/.

* for selected models

Chapter 1. Meet your computer 9

Bottom

1. Ventilation slots Dissipate heat.

2. Speakers

Produce sound.

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Features and specifications

Dimensions

• Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML/Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL

– Width: 326 mm (12.83 inches)

– Depth: 229.8 mm (9.04 inches)

– Thickness: 17.9 mm (0.70 inches)

• Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IML/Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL

– Width: 363.5 mm (14.31 inches)

– Depth: 245 mm (9.64 inches)

– Thickness: 18.9 mm (0.74 inches)

ac power adapter

• 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz

• 65 W

Battery pack

• 45/57 Wh

• 3 cells

Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start

button and then select System.

Memory

• Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IML/Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IML

– Type:

– Double data rate 4 (DDR4) on board

– Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module

(SODIMM*)

– Slot: 1

• Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL/Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL

– Type: Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module

(SODIMM)

– Slot: 1

Storage device

• 2.5-inch form factor, 7-mm (0.28-inch) height storage drive

• M.2 PCIe solid-state drive (SSD)

• M.2 SATA solid-state drive (SSD)

• Intel

®

Optane

™

memory*

Screen

• Display size: 355.6 mm (14.0 inches) or 396.2 mm (15.6 inches)

• Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels full high definition (FHD)

Keyboard

• Hotkeys

• Numeric keypad (15-inch models only)

• Keyboard backlight*

Security

• Trusted Platform Module 2.0

• Fingerprint Reader*

• Mini security-lock slot (15-inch models only)

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Connectors and slots

• Power connector

• Combo audio jack

• HDMI connector

• Ethernet connector

• SD-card slot

• One USB (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A connector (always-on)

• One USB (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A connector

• One USB-C connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1)

• One USB-C connector (USB 3.1 Gen 2)

• Hidden USB Port (USB 2.0 Type-A connector)

Wireless features

• Bluetooth

• Wireless LAN

* 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

5

3.1

Gen 2

10

Operating environment

Maximum altitude (without pressurization)

3048 m (10000 ft)

Temperature

• 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 31.3°C (88°F)

Note: When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).

Relative humidity

• Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)

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• Storage: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)

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