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User Guide

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 4 and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4

Summary of Contents for ThinkBook 14 Gen 2

Page 1: ...User Guide Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 4 and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 ...

Page 2: ...fety and Compliance Notices Safety and Warranty Guide Setup Guide First Edition April 2022 Copyright Lenovo 2022 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 GS 35F 05925 ...

Page 3: ... battery 17 Set power button behavior 17 A power plan 17 Set performance mode 18 Change settings in UEFI BIOS setup utility 18 What is UEFI BIOS setup utility 18 Open the UEFI BIOS setup utility 18 Select boot devices 18 Change hotkey mode 18 Enable or disable always on 19 Set passwords in UEFI BIOS setup utility 19 Password types 19 Set administrator password 19 Change or remove administrator pas...

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Page 5: ... contain information about accessories features and software that are not available on all models This guide contains instructions that are based on the Windows operating system These instructions are not applicable if you install and use other operating systems Microsoft makes periodic feature changes to the Windows operating system through Windows Update As a result the operating system related ...

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Page 7: ...images for taking photos recording videos and engaging in video conferences 3 Camera cover Physically disable the camera function for privacy protection 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 Copyright Lenovo 2022 1 ...

Page 8: ...es for the built in wireless LAN local area network and Bluetooth module Note The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer 2 Power button Fingerprint reader Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer into sleep mode Enroll and read your fingerprint for user authentication 2 User Guide ...

Page 9: ...nt reader is initializing Off The computer is turned off or in hibernation mode 4 Numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key 5 Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse Note The touchpad also supports multi touch function For Windows you can set them up in Settings Bluetooth devices Touchpad 6 Keyboard Enter characters and interac...

Page 10: ...t utilizes the USB Type C connector and supports USB Power Delivery When not connected with the power adapter it can be used for connecting USB data devices Display devices Note A Thunderbolt 4 port can also be used for connecting Thunderbolt enabled devices 4 HDMI connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor such as an HDTV 5 USB port always on This USB port utilizes th...

Page 11: ...n sleep mode the status of the battery charging light provides clues to the battery charging level and whether the computer is plugged into an electrical outlet Table 1 Battery charging light ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA and ThinkBook 15 G4 ABA Light status Plugged in Battery capacity Solid white Yes 80 100 Blinking white Yes 20 79 Blinking amber Yes 1 19 Off No 20 100 Solid amber No 5 19 Blinking amber No...

Page 12: ...USB port utilizes the USB Standard A connector It supports SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps and is backwards compatible with USB 2 0 3 Ethernet connector Connect to a local area network LAN 4 Kensington lock Lock your computer to a desk table or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock for selected models 6 User Guide ...

Page 13: ...re 4 Bottom view 15 inch models 1 Ventilation slots inlet Maintain the incoming airflow to dissipate internal heat Note Do not block the ventilation slots Otherwise the computer might overheat 2 Speakers Produce sound Chapter 1 Meet your computer 7 ...

Page 14: ...specific test environment Capacities measured in other environments may differ but are no lower than the rated capacity see product label Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer type system information in the Windows search box and then press Enter Memory Type DDR4 Number of physical slots 1 Storage device Type solid state drive Slot form factor Main 2242 or 2280 Sec...

Page 15: ...nce ratings are dependent on connected devices and cables if they are used USB Type C connectors that are DisplayPort 1 4 compliant through DisplayPort alternate mode provide maximum output resolution of 5120 x 3200 at 60 Hz frame rate and color depth of 24 bpp bits per pixel For connections using a converter or an adapter the actual output resolution may be lower Security Fingerprint reader Kensi...

Page 16: ... 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 when operating under the unpressurized condition 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 Storage 5 to 95 at wet bulb temperature 27 C 81 F 10 User Guide ...

Page 17: ... on when boarding an airplane Airplane mode Night light mode Night light is a switch in Windows that you can turn on and off When it is turned on your screen shows warmer colors and the amount of emitted blue light is reduced Enabling night light reduces the chances of developing eye fatigue or eye strain Night light Adjust color temperature If night light mode is turned on you can adjust the colo...

Page 18: ...your computer To open it type its name in the Windows Search box and select the matched result If neither of the apps is pre installed you may install one on your own Lenovo Vantage is available for download free of charge from the Microsoft Store Note App features are subject to change with updates and specific features may not be available on all Lenovo products The Novo Button menu The Novo But...

Page 19: ... a Microsoft Teams call Open the Windows Calculator app Display an app launcher for quick access to Lenovo apps and services Note For some models you may need to connect to the Internet and complete system update for this function to take effect Open the Windows snipping tool Play or pause playback of media Stop playback of media Go the next media file in the playlist or folder Go to the previous ...

Page 20: ... far right of the keyboard The keypad is used for entering numbers and operators quickly Press the NumLock key to enable or disable the numeric keypad Touch operations supported by Windows For computers with a touch enabled screen you can touch the screen directly with your fingers and interact with your computer in a more natural way The following table lists frequently used touch operations that...

Page 21: ... edge Opening the widgets panel Swipe in from the right edge Opening the notification center The Windows operating system also supports 3 and 4 finger gestures on the screen and the touchpad You can set them up in Settings Bluetooth devices Chapter 2 Get started with your computer 15 ...

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Page 23: ...o 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 Set power button behavior By default pressing the power button puts the computer to sleep mode However you can change the power button behavior in Windows Control Panel Step 1 Type Control Panel in the Windows search box and then press Enter Open the con...

Page 24: ...tup program setup utility with which you can change certain UEFI BIOS settings Open the UEFI BIOS setup utility Step 1 Turn on or restart the computer Step 2 When the Lenovo logo appears on the screen press F1 repeatedly Select boot devices Normally the computer starts to a boot manager loaded from the secondary storage device of the computer Occasionally you may need to start the computer to a pr...

Page 25: ...enter it to start the operating system User hard disk password The master hard disk password must be set You can use the user hard disk password to start the operating system Notes All passwords set in the setup utility consist of alphanumeric characters only If you start the setup utility using the user password you can only change a few settings Set administrator password You set the administrat...

Page 26: ...er password The administrator of the setup utility might need to set a user password for use by others Step 1 Open the UEFI BIOS setup utility using the administrator password Step 2 Select Security Set User Password and press Enter Step 3 Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press Enter The user password must be different from the administrator password Step 4 E...

Page 27: ...n screen instructions to set both master and user passwords Note The master and user hard disk passwords must be set at the same time Step 4 Select Exit Exit Saving Changes If the hard disk password is set you must provide the correct password to start the operating system Change or remove hard disk password Step 1 Open the UEFI BIOS setup utility Step 2 Select Security Step 3 Change or remove the...

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Page 29: ...y to drain out the liquid by turning over the computer If your computer has keyboard drainage holes on the bottom the liquid will be drained out through the holes Where can I get the latest device drivers and UEFI BIOS Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager Lenovo Support Web site at https support lenovo com Self help resources Use the following self help resources to learn more about the computer an...

Page 30: ...support microsoft com What is a CRU Customer replaceable units CRUs are parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer A Lenovo computer may contain the following types of CRUs Self service CRU Parts that can be installed or replaced easily by customer themselves or by trained service technicians at an additional cost Optional service CRU Parts that can be installed or replaced by customer...

Page 31: ...d still need help you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center Before you contact Lenovo Record product information and problem details before you contact Lenovo Product information Problem symptoms and details Product name Machine type and serial number What is the problem Is it continuous or intermittent Any error message or error code What operating system are you using Which version Which softw...

Page 32: ...ller if authorized by Lenovo will make selected Engineering Changes ECs that apply to your hardware available Services not covered Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or nonwarranted parts Identification of software problem sources Configuration of UEFI BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade Changes modifications or upgrades to device drivers Installation and maintena...

Page 33: ...ht to improve and or modify the products and software programs described in the manuals included with your computer and the content of the manual at any time without additional notice The software interface and function and hardware configuration described in the manuals included with your computer might not match exactly the actual configuration of the computer that you purchase For the configura...

Page 34: ...included with this product Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice For the latest information or any questions or comments contact or visit the Lenovo Web site https support lenovo com Trademarks Lenovo and the Lenovo logo are trademarks of Lenovo Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries Microsoft Windows and Cortana are trademarks of the Microsoft gro...

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