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  • Page 2 Read this first Safety and Warranty Guide Setup Guide First Edition (June 2019) © Copyright Lenovo 2019.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this documentation ..iii Chapter 1. Meet your computer ..1 Chapter 4. Accessories ..31 Chapter 5. Secure your computer and information .
  • Page 4 Appendix A. Important safety information ....65 Appendix B. Accessibility and Chapter 8. Help and support ..57 ergonomic information ..79 Appendix C.
  • Page 5 About this documentation User Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front Camera...
  • Page 8 Base ThinkPad T495s ThinkPad X395...
  • Page 9 Power Shut down Blinking for three times: Off: Blinking rapidly: Blinking slowly:...
  • Page 10 Left ™ Note:...
  • Page 11 ™ HDMI Mode Select Config Note:...
  • Page 12 Right Notes: Always On USB Charge in Battery Mode Charge in Battery Mode Config ➙ USB ➙ Always On USB...
  • Page 13 Rear Blinks for three times: Off: Blinks rapidly: Blinks slowly:...
  • Page 14 Bottom ThinkPad T495s ThinkPad X395...

  • Page 15: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications ThinkPad T495s Dimensions ThinkPad X395 Maximum heat output Power source Start Microprocessor System Memory Storage device Display Keyboard...
  • Page 16 Connectors and slots Security features Wireless features Others Statement on USB transfer rate USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    Chapter 2. Get started with your computer Get started with Windows 10 Windows account Windows user account Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Other people Microsoft account...
  • Page 18 Windows user interface Account Settings Power Start button Windows Search Task View Windows notification area Battery status icon Network icon Action center Open the Start menu Start Access Control Panel Windows System ➙ Control Panel...
  • Page 19 Launch an app Windows label Connect to networks Connect to the wired Ethernet Connect to Wi-Fi networks Connect to a cellular network...
  • Page 20 Note: Use Lenovo Vantage Access Lenovo Vantage Lenovo Vantage Lenovo Vantage Key features Note: System Update Hardware Settings...
  • Page 21 Health & Support User Guide. Lenovo Wi-Fi Security Interact with your computer Using the Privacy Guard feature (for selected models) Lenovo Vantage ➙ Hardware Settings ➙ Audio/Visual Privacy Guard Note: Automatic Privacy Guard feature for passwords Note: Lenovo Vantage ➙ Hardware Settings ➙ Audio/Visual...
  • Page 22 Tips on using the Privacy Guard feature...
  • Page 23 Use the keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Lenovo - Keyboard Manager...
  • Page 24 Lenovo Vantage Hardware Settings Input Keyboard: User-defined Key...
  • Page 25 Use the TrackPoint pointing device Use the TrackPoint pointing device Pointing stick Left-click button Right-click button Middle button...
  • Page 26 Disable the TrackPoint pointing device Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Mouse Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap Note: Use the trackpad Use the trackpad Left-click zone Right-click zone...
  • Page 27 Use the touch gestures Two-finger tap Two-finger scroll Two-finger zoom out Two-finger zoom in...
  • Page 28 Swipe three fingers up Swipe three fingers down Notes: Disable the trackpad Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Touchpad Touchpad Use the multi-touch screen Note: Tap once Copy Save Delete Tap twice quickly...
  • Page 29 Tap and hold Slide Drag an item to the location you want Move two fingers closer together Move two fingers farther apart Swipe in from the right edge...
  • Page 30 Swipe in from the left edge Swipe downwards shortly from the top edge (for full-screened app or when your computer is in the tablet mode) Swipe in from the top edge to the bottom edge (when your computer is in the tablet mode) Tips Use multimedia Use audio...
  • Page 31 Camera Lenovo Vantage ➙ Hardware Settings ➙ Audio/Visual Camera Connect to an external display Connect to a wired display Display settings ➙ Detect Supported resolution Connect the external display to Supported resolution Connect to a wireless display Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth & other devices ➙ Add...
  • Page 32 Duplicate Extend Second screen only Note: Projector only Second screen only Change display settings Display settings Note:...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    Chapter 3. Explore your computer Manage power Check the battery status Charge the computer Use ac power Note: Use P-to-P 2.0 charging function...
  • Page 34 Config ➙ USB ➙ Always On USB Check the battery temperature Lenovo Vantage Hardware Settings ➙ Power Power Status Show Details Maximize the battery life Set power button behaviors Power Options ➙ Choose what the power buttons do Set the power plan Table 1.
  • Page 35 Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth & other devices Bluetooth Add Bluetooth or other device ➙ Bluetooth Use a smart card Supported smart card Attention: Install the card Remove the card Attention: Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media...

  • Page 36: Airplane Mode

    Use a microSD card Supported microSD card Attention: Replace or install a microSD card: Note: Airplane mode Settings ➙ Network & Internet ➙ Airplane mode Airplane mode...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4. Accessories

    Chapter 4. Accessories Purchase options Docking station...
  • Page 38 Front view Note: Note:...

  • Page 39: Rear View

    Rear view Figure 1. ThinkPad Basic Docking Station Figure 2. ThinkPad Pro Docking Station Figure 3. ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station ThinkPad Pro Docking ThinkPad Ultra Docking Connectors ThinkPad Basic Docking Station Station Station ®...
  • Page 40 Attach a docking station Notes:...
  • Page 41 Note: Attention: Detach a docking station Note:...
  • Page 42 Connect multiple external displays Docking station Video connectors Supported external displays...

  • Page 43: Chapter 5. Secure Your Computer And Information

    Chapter 5. Secure your computer and information Lock the computer Note: ™ ™ Use passwords Password types Power-on password...
  • Page 44 Supervisor password Hard disk passwords User hard disk password only Master hard disk password + User hard disk password Note: Set, change, and remove a password Security ➙ Password What to do if you forget your power-on password...
  • Page 45 Security ➙ Password ➙ Power-On Password Enter Current Password Enter New Password What to do if you forget your hard disk password What to do if you forget your supervisor password Use Power Loss Protection function (for selected models) SYSTEM INFORMATION ➙ STORAGE Device Type Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) Enroll your fingerprints...
  • Page 46 Log in with your fingerprint Associate your fingerprints with your power-on password and hard disk password Attention: Maintain the fingerprint reader Use face authentication (for selected models) Note: Create face ID Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Sign-in options Password Windows Hello Set up Face Recognition Get Started...
  • Page 47 Use firewalls and antivirus programs...

  • Page 49: Chapter 6. Configure Advanced Settings

    Chapter 6. Configure advanced settings UEFI BIOS What is UEFI BIOS Enter the UEFI BIOS menu Note: Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface Attention: boldface ↑↓ ← → Change the startup sequence Startup ➙ Boot Note: Boot...
  • Page 50 Set the system date and time Date/Time Update UEFI BIOS Lenovo Vantage System Update Lenovo System Update Check For Updates Install selected Recovery information Restore system files and settings to an earlier point Recovery ➙ Open System Restore Restore your files from a backup Note: File History ➙...
  • Page 51 Note: Settings ➙ Update & Security ➙ Recovery Reset this PC Get started Use advanced options Note: Settings ➙ Update & security ➙ Recovery Advanced startup Restart now ➙ Troubleshoot ➙ Advanced options Windows automatic recovery Note: Create and use a recovery USB device Create a recovery USB drive Attention: recovery...
  • Page 52 Use the recovery USB drive Troubleshoot Install Windows 10 and drivers Install a Windows 10 operating system Attention: Active Security ➙ Security Chip Security Chip Active Startup ➙ Boot Boot Priority Order USB HDD Attention: Restart OS Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 53 Note: UEFI/Legacy Boot Install device drivers Lenovo Vantage System Update Lenovo System Update Check For Updates Install selected...

  • Page 55: Chapter 7. Cru Replacement

    Chapter 7. CRU replacement What are CRUs Self-service CRUs: Optional-service CRUs: Self-service CRUs Optional-service CRU Note: Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery...

  • Page 56: Base Cover Assembly

    Power Options Choose what the power buttons do Change settings that are currently unavailable Turn on fast startup Save changes Config ➙ Power Power Disable Built-in Battery Replace a CRU Base cover assembly Prerequisite Note: Replacement procedure...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting Wireless-WAN (for selected models)
  • Page 58 Prerequisite Attention: Replacement procedure Note:...
  • Page 59 M.2 solid-state drive Prerequisite Attention: Replacement procedure...
  • Page 61 Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 board cable Prerequisite Replacement procedure...

  • Page 63: Frequently Asked Questions

    Chapter 8. Help and support Frequently asked questions Windows System ➙ Control Panel Power Shut down Attention: Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Touchpad Touchpad...

  • Page 64: Error Messages

    Error messages Message Solution Note:...
  • Page 65 Beep errors Note:...
  • Page 66 Self-help resources Resources How to access? Lenovo Vantage Safety and Warranty Guide Setup Guide User Guide Documentation Regulatory Notice Get Help Tips...
  • Page 67 Call Lenovo Before you contact Lenovo ThinkPad T495s...
  • Page 68 ThinkPad X395 Lenovo Customer Support Center Telephone numbers Safety and Warranty Guide Note: Services available during the warranty period Services not covered Safety and Warranty Guide...
  • Page 69 Purchase additional services...

  • Page 71: Information

    Appendix A. Important safety information Safety notices Safety and Warranty Guide Note: Important information about using your computer Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates.
  • Page 72 Protect yourself from the heat generated by the ac power adapter. Prevent your computer from getting wet. Protect the cables from being damaged. Protect your computer and data when moving it.

  • Page 73: Conditions That Require Immediate Action

    Customer Support Center for further guidance. For a list of Service and Support phone numbers, see the following Web site: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist Frequently inspect your computer and its components for damage or wear or signs of danger. If you have any question about the condition of a component, do not use the product. Contact the Customer Support Center or the product manufacturer for instructions on how to inspect the product and have it repaired, if necessary.
  • Page 74 Note: Service and upgrades Note:...

  • Page 75: Power Cords And Power Adapters

    Power cords and power adapters DANGER Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer. The power cords shall be safety approved. For Germany, it shall be H03VV-F, 3G, 0.75 mm , or better. For other countries, the suitable types shall be used accordingly. Never wrap a power cord around a power adapter or other object.

  • Page 76: Plugs And Outlets

    Plugs and outlets DANGER If a receptacle (power outlet) that you intend to use with your computer equipment appears to be damaged or corroded, do not use the outlet until it is replaced by a qualified electrician. Do not bend or modify the plug. If the plug is damaged, contact the manufacturer to obtain a replacement.
  • Page 77 Batteries supplied by Lenovo for use with your product have been tested for compatibility and should only be replaced with approved parts. A battery other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or modified battery is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 78 The Lenovo-authorized repair facilities or technicians recycle Lenovo batteries according to local laws and regulations. Do not:...

  • Page 79: Heat And Product Ventilation

    Heat and product ventilation DANGER Computers, ac power adapters, and many accessories can generate heat when turned on and when batteries are charging. Notebook computers can generate a significant amount of heat due to their compact size. Always follow these basic precautions: •...

  • Page 80: Electrical Current Safety Information

    Electrical current safety information DANGER Electric current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not use your computer during a lightning storm. • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
  • Page 81 Liquid crystal display (LCD) notice CAUTION: The liquid crystal display (LCD) is made of glass, and rough handling or dropping the computer can cause the LCD to break. If the LCD breaks and the internal fluid gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes;...

  • Page 82: Static Electricity Prevention

    Glass parts notice CAUTION: Some parts of your product may be made of glass. This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove it. Stop using your product until the glass is replaced by trained service personnel.

  • Page 83: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Basic maintenance tips Clean your computer Clean the computer cover Clean the keyboard Clean the computer screen...

  • Page 85: Accessibility Information

    Appendix B. Accessibility and ergonomic information Accessibility information Keyboard shortcuts Note: Windows logo key + U Right Shift for eight seconds Shift five times Num Lock for five seconds Left Alt+Left Shift+Num Lock Left Alt+Left Shift+PrtScn (or PrtSc) keyboard shortcuts key combinations shortcut keys Ease of Access Center Ease of Access ➙...
  • Page 86 Speech Recognition Ease of Access ➙ Speech Recognition Screen-reader technologies Screen resolution Display settings ➙ Display Note: Customizable item size...

  • Page 87: Ergonomic Information

    Display settings ➙ Display Note: Industry-standard connectors Documentation in accessible formats Ergonomic information General posture...
  • Page 88 Display Head position Chair Arm and hand position Leg position What if you are traveling? Questions about vision?

  • Page 89: Information About The Ubuntu Operating System

    Appendix C. Supplemental information about the Ubuntu operating system Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty /usr/share/doc/lenovo-doc Access the Ubuntu help system Help Help Search Get support information User Guide Safety and Warranty Guide User Guide Safety and Warranty Guide...

  • Page 91: Appendix D. Compliance Information

    Appendix D. Compliance information Radio frequency compliance statements Regulatory Notice Wireless-related information Wireless interoperability Usage environment and your health Locate the UltraConnect wireless antennas ™...
  • Page 92 Locate wireless regulatory notices Regulatory Notice European Union — compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive Brazil...

  • Page 93: Important Weee Information

    Mexico Advertencia Singapore Korea 무선설비 전파 혼신 (사용주파수 2400∼2483.5 , 5725∼5825 무선제품해당) 해당 무선설비가 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없음 SAR 정보 본 장치는 전파 노출에 대한 가이드라인을 충족합니다 본 장치는 무선 송수신기 입니다 본 장치는 국제 가이드라인으로 권장되는 전파 노출에 대한 제한을 초과하지 않도록...

  • Page 94: Japan Recycling Statements

    WEEE information for Hungary Japan recycling statements Collect and recycle a disused Lenovo computer or monitor Dispose of Lenovo computer components Dispose of disused lithium batteries from Lenovo computers...

  • Page 95: Recycling Information For Brazil

    Dispose of a disused battery from Lenovo notebook computers Recycling information for Brazil Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso Battery recycling information for the European Union Notice:...

  • Page 96: Battery Recycling Information For Taiwan

    Dispose of lithium batteries and battery packs from Lenovo products Dispose of battery packs from Lenovo products Recycling information for mainland China Battery recycling information for Taiwan...
  • Page 97 Battery recycling information for the United States and Canada Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive of countries and regions European Union RoHS Turkish RoHS Ukraine RoHS India RoHS Mainland China RoHS...
  • Page 99 Taiwan RoHS Electromagnetic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 100 FCC ID and IC Certification information Industry Canada compliance statement European Union conformity Compliance with the EMC Directive German Class B compliance statement Hinweis zur Einhaltung der Klasse B zur elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit...
  • Page 101 Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement Japan compliance statement for products which connect to the power mains with rated current less than or equal to 20 A per phase Japan notice for ac power cord Other compliance information Certification-related information Product name Compliance ID Machine type(s)

  • Page 102: Regulatory Labels

    Regulatory labels Korean E-label notice TCO certification Note: Export classification notice Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Taiwan precautionary vision statement 警語：使用過度恐傷害視力 注意事項： 使用 分鐘請休息 分鐘。 未滿 歲幼兒不看螢幕， 歲以上每天看螢幕不要超過 小時。 Supplemental information for the Eurasian Union Назначение Изготовитель...

  • Page 103: Energy Star Model Information

    Страна производства Наименование и местонахождение уполномоченного изготовителем лица Импортер *Согласно ГОСТ 2.601-2013 «Единая система конструкторской документации. Эксплуатационные документы», пункт 5.1, подпункт 5.1.2, этикетка является видом эксплуатационных документов. Дата изготовления (месяц и год) Единый знак обращения на рынке стран Таможенного союза Brazil audio notice ENERGY STAR model information...

  • Page 105: Appendix E. Notices And Trademarks

    Appendix E. Notices and trademarks Notices Lenovo (United States), Inc. 1009 Think Place - Building One Morrisville, NC 27560 U.S.A. Attention: Lenovo Director of Licensing...
  • Page 106 Trademarks...

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