Lenovo ThinkBook 14p Gen 2 User Manual

Lenovo ThinkBook 14p Gen 2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide Lenovo ThinkBook 14p Gen 2 and Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 2...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (July 2021) © Copyright Lenovo 2021. 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-...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Keyboard hotkeys ... . Call Lenovo ....Numeric keypad ... . .
  • Page 4 User Guide...
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this guide • This guide applies to Lenovo product model(s) listed below. Illustrations in this guide may look slightly different from your product model. Model name Machine type (MT) ThinkBook 14p G2 ACH 20YN ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH 20YM •...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front Figure 1. Front view — ThinkBook 14p G2 ACH Figure 2. Front view — ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH © Copyright Lenovo 2021...
  • Page 8 1. Microphones Capture or record sound and voice. 2. Infrared LED * Emit infrared light for face authentication. 3. Camera • Capture still and moving images for taking photos, recording videos, and video chatting. • Capture your face images for face authentication. Note: Use Windows Hello to enroll your face for face authentication.
  • Page 9: Base

    Base Figure 3. Base view — ThinkBook 14p G2 ACH Figure 4. Base view — ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH Chapter 1 Meet your computer...
  • Page 10 1. Wireless antennas Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless LAN (local area network) and Bluetooth module. Notes: • The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. • If the location of the antennas is close to the user’s body (< 20 cm), you can find the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values in the Setup Guide that comes with your computer.
  • Page 11: Left

    Left Figure 5. Left view — ThinkBook 14p G2 ACH 1. Charging light Indicate whether the computer is connected to ac power. • Solid white: Connected to ac power; battery capacity 91%–100% • Solid amber: Connected to ac power; battery capacity 1%–90% •...
  • Page 12 Figure 6. Left view — ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH 1. Ventilation slots (outlet) Maintain the outgoing airflow to dissipate internal heat. Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer may overheat. 2. Combo audio jack Connect to headphones or headsets with a 3.5 mm (0.14 inch), 4-pole plug.
  • Page 13: Right

    Right Figure 7. Right view — ThinkBook 14p G2 ACH 1. Ventilation slots (outlet) Maintain the outgoing airflow to dissipate internal heat. Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer may overheat. 2. Nano security-lock slot Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock.
  • Page 14 Figure 8. Right view — ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH 1. 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. 2.
  • Page 15: Rear

    The always-on (always-on) function can be turned on or off in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Note: If Lenovo Vantage is pre-installed on your computer, you can also set always-on function within that software. ™...
  • Page 16: Bottom

    Bottom Figure 11. Bottom view — ThinkBook 14p G2 ACH Figure 12. Bottom view — ThinkBook 16p G2 ACH 1. Ventilation slots (inlet) Maintain the incoming airflow to dissipate internal heat. Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer may overheat.
  • Page 17: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications ThinkBook 14p G2 ACH Dimensions • Width: 312 mm (12.28 inches) • Depth: 216 mm (8.5 inches) • Thickness – Thinnest: 14.9 mm (0.58 inches) – Thickest: 18.9 mm (0.74 inches) ac power adapter • Input: 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz •...
  • Page 18: Thinkbook 16P G2 Ach

    Connectors and slots • Combo audio jack • USB Type-A connector × 2 (one connector with Always-On function) • USB-C connector × 2 – Power input up to 95 W using the included power adapter – Power output up to 5 V and 3 A –...
  • Page 19: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Memory • Type: Double data rate 4 (DDR4) dual in-line memory module (DIMM) • Number of physical slots: 1 Storage device • Type: solid-state drive (SSD) • Form factor: M.2 (2242 or 2280) • Bus: PCI Express Screen • Size: 406.4 mm (16 inches) •...
  • Page 20: Operating Environment

    USB device Data rate (Gbit/s) 3.2 Gen 1 3.2 Gen 2 Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Temperature • At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft) – Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) –...
  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    If night light mode is turned on, you can adjust the color temperature of the Night light temperature screen. Note: Selected Lenovo computers are low blue light certified. These computers are tested with night light turned on and color temperature set to the default value of 48. Windows...
  • Page 22: Windows Help Information

    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.
  • Page 23: Open The Novo Button Menu

    Open the Novo Button menu For Lenovo computers with a Novo button, you can press the button to open the Novo Button menu. Step 1. Turn off the computer. Step 2. Open the LCD screen and press the Novo button.
  • Page 24: Numeric Keypad

    + ESC. Numeric keypad Some Lenovo computers includes a dedicated numeric keypad on the 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.
  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    To extend your battery’s lifespan, the battery may optimize its full charge capacity based on your usage. After prolonged periods of limited use, full battery capacity may not be available until you discharge to as low as 20% and recharge completely. For more information, refer to the power section of Lenovo Vantage.
  • Page 26: A Power Plan

    Follow on-screen instructions to change the order of devices under Boot Priority Order. Note: You can also change startup sequence temporarily without opening the setup utility. To do so, start the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press F12 (or Fn + F12) repeatedly. User Guide...
  • Page 27: Change Hotkey Mode

    Attention: If you forget the administrator password, a Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized service personnel to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
  • Page 28: Change Or Remove Administrator Password

    Step 2. Select Security ➙ Set Administrator Password and press Enter. Step 3. Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press Enter Step 4. Enter the password again and press Enter. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. Step 5.
  • Page 29: Set Hard Disk Password

    Lenovo authorized service personnel cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized service personnel to have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is required and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
  • Page 30 User Guide...
  • Page 31: Chapter 4. Help And Support

    Where can I get the latest device • Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager drivers and UEFI/BIOS? • Lenovo Support Web site at https://support.lenovo.com...
  • Page 32: What Is A Cru

    If you intend to install a CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU. When return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU;...
  • Page 33: Crus For Your Product Model

    Call Lenovo If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center. Before you contact Lenovo Record product information and problem details before you contact Lenovo.
  • Page 34: Purchase Additional Services

    • Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.
  • Page 35: Appendix A. Notices And Trademarks

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 36 Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. This document is copyrighted by Lenovo and is not covered by any open source license, including any Linux agreement(s) which may accompany software included with this product. Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice.

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