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  • Page 1 L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Generic Safety and Compliance Notices First Edition (February 2023) © Copyright Lenovo 2023. 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

    Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 21 Chapter 6. CRU replacement ..41 Lenovo apps ....Lenovo Commercial Vantage ..
  • Page 4 Appendix A. Compliance Appendix B. Notices and information ....61 trademarks ....63 L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 User Guide...

  • Page 5: Discover Your Lenovo Notebook

    Discover your Lenovo notebook ® Thank you for choosing a Lenovo notebook! We are dedicated to delivering the best solution to you. Before starting your tour, please read the following information: • Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
  • Page 6 L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front view Description Description Item Item Webcam privacy shutter Infrared camera / Camera Microphones Touch screen Power button with or without fingerprint ® TrackPoint pointing stick reader © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 8 Description Description Item Item NFC (near field communication) mark TrackPoint buttons Trackpad Smart-card slot * for selected models Webcam privacy shutter Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy. Related topics •...

  • Page 9: Side View

    (Thunderbolt™ 4) power Nano-SIM-card tray connector Audio connector USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector Security-lock slot USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector Always on USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector HDMI™ connector Lenovo Integrated Pen *for selected models Chapter 1 Meet your computer...
  • Page 10 USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector Always on USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector HDMI connector Lenovo Integrated Pen *for selected models Statement on USB transfer rate Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file...
  • Page 11 • “Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page 9 • “Connect to an external display” on page 16 • “Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 18 • “Charge the computer” on page 24 •...

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Note: Some Lenovo computers include a display that can be rotated 360 degrees. When those products are used as a tablet computer, the temperatures of all the accessible parts are within an acceptable range as defined in IEC 62368-1.

  • Page 13: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications Specification Description • For Intel models: Low Power Double Data Rate 5 (LPDDR5), soldered on board, up to 32 GB Memory • For AMD models: Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4), soldered on board, up to 32 GB Storage device One slot, 2242 M.2 solid-state drive, up to 1 TB •...

  • Page 14: Usb Specifications

    To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https:// • USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector www.lenovo.com/accessories • USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector • USB-C (USB 4) connector L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 User Guide...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole in the nano-SIM-card tray. The tray ejects. Install a nano- SIM card as shown and insert the tray into the nano-SIM card slot. Note the orientation of the card and ensure that it is seated correctly. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...

  • Page 16: Turn On The Airplane Mode

    Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen. Use the keyboard shortcuts The special keys on the keyboard help you work more effectively. https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/videos/vid500145 Key / Key combination Function Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function of F1–F12 function keys.

  • Page 17: Use The Trackpoint Pointing Device

    Key / Key combination Function Manage external displays Enable / disable airplane mode Open / collapse notification center ® Answer incoming calls on Microsoft Teams Decline incoming calls on Microsoft Teams Customize the function of this key on the Vantage app Open Snipping Tool Toggle keyboard backlight (for selected models) Break operation...
  • Page 18 Use the TrackPoint pointing device TrackPoint pointing stick Use your finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard. The pointer on the screen moves accordingly. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves. TrackPoint buttons The left-click button and right-click button correspond to the left and right buttons on a traditional mouse.

  • Page 19: Use The Trackpad

    Use the trackpad You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse. Use the trackpad Description Description Item Item Right-click zone Left-click zone Chapter 2 Get started with your computer...

  • Page 20: Use The Touch Screen (For Selected Models)

    Use the touch gestures Illustration and description Illustration and description Tap once to select or open an item. Tap twice quickly to display a shortcut menu. Two-finger zoom in or zoom out. Scroll through items. Open the task view to see all open windows. Show the desktop.
  • Page 21 Note: Some gestures might not be available when you are using certain apps. Illustration and description Illustration and description Tap once to single click Tap twice quickly to double-click Tap and hold to right-click Slide to scroll through items Zoom out Zoom in Chapter 2 Get started with your computer...

  • Page 22: Connect To An External Display

    Illustration and description Illustration and description Swipe from the left: view all open windows (Windows 10) Swipe from the right: open action center (Windows 10) Swipe from the left: open widget panel (Windows 11) Swipe from the right: open notification center (Windows Drag Swipe downwards shortly: show title bar Swipe downwards: close the current app...
  • Page 23 Supported resolution The following table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display. Table 1. Intel models Connect the external display to Supported resolution Up to 5K / 60 Hz USB-C connector Up to 5K / 60 Hz Thunderbolt 4 connector Up to 4K / 60 Hz HDMI connector Table 2.

  • Page 24: Get To Know Yoga Modes (For L13 Yoga Gen 4 And S2 Yoga Gen 8 Only)

    Stand mode Tent mode Tablet mode Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only) The garaged rechargeable electronic pen enables a more precise and easier way of writing and sketching. https://support.lenovo.com/us/zh/videos/vid500146 L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 User Guide...
  • Page 25 Item Right-click button Eraser button Lenovo Integrated Pen is not waterproof. Keep the pen away from water and excessive moisture. To purchase Lenovo Integrated Pen, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories. Charge Lenovo Integrated Pen 1. Ensure that your computer is on or in sleep mode.
  • Page 26 L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 User Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    This section provides introduction to Lenovo apps. Lenovo Commercial Vantage The Lenovo Commercial Vantage app (hereafter referred to as Vantage app) is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.

  • Page 28: Intelligent Cooling

    Notes: • The available feature varies depending on the computer model. • The Lenovo View app periodically updates features to improve your camera and video call experience. The feature description might be different from that on your actual user interface.

  • Page 29: Manage Power

    • When the auto mode is enabled – Auto mode: your computer is adjusted automatically to achieve the best mix of power consumption, battery life, computer performance, and fan speed based on the amount of system activity. For models with Windows 11 The intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Settings.

  • Page 30: Charge The Computer

    Note: Some models may not ship with ac adapters or power cords. Use only the certified adapters and power cords provided by Lenovo that comply with the requirements of relevant national standards to charge the product. It is recommended to use the Lenovo qualified adapters. You can refer to https:// www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/eu-doc...

  • Page 31: Change The Power Settings

    Note: The actual charging speed of your computer depends on many factors, such as the remaining battery power of the computers, the wattage of the ac power adapter, and whether you are using the computers. Change the power settings ® For ENERGY STAR compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect by default when your computer is on ac power and has been idle for a specified duration:...

  • Page 32: Set Up An Nfc Connection (For Selected Models)

    Set up an NFC connection (for selected models) If your computer supports NFC, you will see an NFC mark or label around the trackpad area. To turn on NFC: 1. Type Airplane mode in the Windows search box and then press Enter. 2.

  • Page 33: Purchase Accessories

    Purchase accessories Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to help expand the functionalities of your computer. Options include memory modules, storage devices, network cards, port replicators or docking stations, batteries, power adapters, keyboards, mice, and more. To shop at Lenovo, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories...
  • Page 34 L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 User Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Secure Your Computer And Information

    Note: The slot supports cable locks that conform to the Kensington NanoSaver lock standards using Cleat™ locking technology. You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature. Lenovo is not responsible for the locking device and security feature. You can purchase the cable locks at https://smartfind.lenovo.com Log in with your fingerprint (for selected models) The fingerprint reader is integrated with the power button.

  • Page 36: Log In With Your Face Id (For Selected Models)

    PLP function enables your computer data to be saved timely. However, there is no guarantee that all data is saved in any situation. To check the type of your M.2 solid-state drive: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F10 to enter the Lenovo diagnostics window.

  • Page 37: Set, Change, And Remove A Password

    The system management password can also protect the system information stored in UEFI BIOS like a supervisor password, but it has lower authority by default. The system management password can be set through the UEFI BIOS menu or through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with the Lenovo client-management interface.

  • Page 38: Associate Your Fingerprints With Passwords (For Selected Models)

    5. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter. 6. Press F10 to save changes and exit the UEFI BIOS menu. • If you have not set a supervisor password, contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the power-on password removed.

  • Page 39: Fido (Fast Identity Online) Authentication

    When you start the computer again, you can use your fingerprints to log in to the computer without entering your Windows password, power-on password, or NVMe password. To change settings, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu, and then select Security ➙ Fingerprint. Attention: If you always use your fingerprint to log in to the computer, you might forget your passwords.
  • Page 40 But the power-on password / NVMe password still can be used normally in certificate mode if you have set one. For certificate enrollment, see Certificate Enrollment Guide at: https://support.lenovo.com/docs/certificate_ enrollment_guide Enter the BIOS menu with certificate Once you have enrolled the certificate, you can enter the BIOS menu with the certificate.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5. Configure Advanced Settings

    View UEFI BIOS Event logs The UEFI BIOS Event log viewer provides the brief information about UEFI BIOS events. Do the following to view the logs: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...

  • Page 42: Detect Memory Retraining (For Intel Models Only)

    2. Select Main ➙ BIOS Event log. Then, press Enter. The UEFI BIOS Event log interface is displayed. 3. Navigate the interface by pressing the following keys, and then check details by selecting each item. • ↑↓: Move keyboard focus •...

  • Page 43: Customize Bios Defaults (For Selected Models)

    • Total Memory Encryption setting change in UEFI BIOS • Memory Reference Code (MRC) change when UEFI BIOS update When memory retraining occurs, the screen might be blank. You might see the LED indicators on Esc, F1, and F4 blinking sequentially to indicate the progress. Do not press the power button to interrupt the process. Wait a few minutes until the logo screen is displayed.

  • Page 44: Recover The Uefi Bios

    • Go to and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen https://pcsupport.lenovo.com instructions to download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package. Note: During the UEFI BIOS update process, MRC change might cause memory retraining. Memory retraining is a process to initialize the memory module and run diagnostic tests for the memory module in your computer.
  • Page 45 Microsoft constantly makes updates to the Windows operating system. Before installing a particular Windows version, check the compatibility list for the Windows version. For details, go to https:// support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/windows-support Attention: • It is recommended that you update your operating system through official channels. Any unofficial update might cause security risks.
  • Page 46 L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 User Guide...

  • Page 47: Chapter 6. Cru Replacement

    If you intend on installing a CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU.

  • Page 48: Replace A Cru

    2. Click Power Options, and then click Choose what the power buttons do on the left pane. 3. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable at the top. 4. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes. 5. Clear the Turn on fast startup check box, and then click Save changes. To disable the built-in battery: 1.
  • Page 49 Removal procedure Installation procedure Chapter 6 CRU replacement...

  • Page 50: Wireless Wan Card (For Selected Models)

    The following information is only for the computer with user-installable modules. Ensure that you use only a Lenovo-authorized wireless module specifically tested for this computer model. Otherwise, the computer will generate an error-code beep sequence when you turn on the computer.

  • Page 51: 2242 M.2 Solid-State Drive And The Bracket

    Installation procedure Note: When you install the wireless WAN card, ensure that you connect the orange cable to the main connector on the card, and the blue cable to the auxiliary connector on the card. 2242 M.2 solid-state drive and the bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read and print the following instructions.
  • Page 52 The M.2 solid-state drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the M.2 solid-state drive, observe the following guidelines: • Replace the M.2 solid-state drive only for repair. The M.2 solid-state drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.

  • Page 53: Keyboard

    Installation procedure Keyboard Prerequisite Before you start, read and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: 1. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery” on page 41. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables. 3.
  • Page 54 1. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard. 2. Turn over the computer. Then, push the keyboard in the direction as shown by arrows to release the latches from the keyboard bezel. 3. Pivot the keyboard slightly upward and then turn over the keyboard L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 User Guide...
  • Page 55 4. Put the keyboard on the palm rest as shown and detach the connectors. Then, remove the keyboard. Installation procedure Note: You might be instructed to slide the keyboard frame forward or backward in some of the following steps. In this case, ensure that you do not press or hold the keys while sliding the keyboard frame. Otherwise, the keyboard frame cannot be moved.
  • Page 56 2. Insert the keyboard into the keyboard bezel as shown. Ensure that the top edge of the keyboard (the edge that is close to the display) is under the keyboard bezel. 3. Slide the keyboard in the direction as shown. Ensure that the latches are secured under the keyboard frame.
  • Page 57 4. Turn over the computer. Then, tighten the screws to secure the keyboard. 5. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover assembly. 6. Connect the ac power adapter and all disconnected cables to the computer. Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
  • Page 58 L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 User Guide...

  • Page 59: Chapter 7. Help And Support

    • From the Vantage app. See “Install a Windows operating system and drivers” Where can I get the latest device on page 38 and “Update UEFI BIOS” on page 38. drivers and UEFI BIOS? • Download from Lenovo Support Web site at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com © Copyright Lenovo 2023...

  • Page 60: Error Messages

    Error messages If you see a message that is not included in the following table, record the error message first, then shut down the computer and call Lenovo for help. See “Lenovo Customer Support Center” on page 58. Message Solution The computer turned off because the battery power is low.

  • Page 61: Beep Errors

    Beep errors Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black screen occurs with beeps from your computer. To decode the beep error with Lenovo SmartBeep technology: 1. Go to or scan the following QR Code.

  • Page 62: Self-Help Resources

    How to access? • https://www.lenovo.com/tips Troubleshooting and FAQ • https://forums.lenovo.com Accessibility information https://www.lenovo.com/accessibility • Use Lenovo recovery options. 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/ HowToCreateLenovoRecovery 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. • Use Windows recovery options. Reset or restore Windows 1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com...

  • Page 63: Windows Label

    In some cases, an earlier Windows version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windows Pro edition license downgrade rights. 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 Prepare the following before you contact Lenovo: 1.

  • Page 64: Lenovo Customer Support Center

    • 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 65: Purchase Additional Services

    • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of programs For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that apply to your Lenovo hardware product, go to: •...
  • Page 66 L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 User Guide...
  • Page 67 ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 • AMD models: 21FR and 21FS • Intel models: TP00137C • AMD models: TP00137D • Intel models: 21FL ThinkPad S2 Gen 8 • AMD models: 21FT • Intel models: 21FM ThinkPad S2 Yoga Gen 8 • AMD models: 21FU Further compliance information related to your product is available at https://www.lenovo.com/compliance...
  • Page 68 The following illustration shows the antenna locations on your computer: Wireless WAN antenna (main, for selected models) Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary) Wireless LAN antenna (main) Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary, for selected models) Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Temperature •...
  • Page 69 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 70 Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. 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.

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