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  • Page 1 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Second Edition (July 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-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Reset storage drives to non-RAID ..Lenovo apps ....Rebuild RAID 1 volumes..
  • Page 4 Appendix B. Notices and Lenovo Customer Support Center ..trademarks ....63 Purchase additional services..

  • 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 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front view Webcam privacy shutter* Infrared camera* / Camera* Microphones* Touch screen* Speaker Power button ® TrackPoint pointing stick TrackPoint buttons Trackpad Fingerprint reader * for selected models © Copyright Lenovo 2022...
  • Page 8 Webcam privacy shutter Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy. Related topics • “Use the keyboard shortcuts” on page 10 • “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 12 •...

  • Page 9: Side View

    Side view Intel models ® USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector Power connector Smart card reader* Audio connector SD card reader HDMI™ connector Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Security-lock slot Ethernet connector * for selected models Chapter 1 Meet your computer...

  • Page 10: Related Topics

    AMD models Power connector USB 4 connector Smart card reader* Audio connector SD card reader HDMI connector Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Security-lock slot Ethernet connector * for selected models Related topics • “USB specifications” on page 7 •...

  • Page 11: Bottom View

    Bottom view Keyboard drainage hole Emergency-reset hole Emergency-reset hole If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the power button, reset your computer: 1. Disconnect your computer from ac power. 2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to cut off power supply temporarily. 3.
  • Page 12 Nano-SIM-card tray* * for selected models Related topic “Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page 9 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 13: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com and search by product. Two slots, Double data rate 5 (DDR5) small outline dual in-line memory module Memory (SODIMM), up to 32 GB for each, up to 64 GB in total Storage device Two slots, 2280 M.2 solid-state drive, up to 2 TB for each, up to 4 TB in total...
  • Page 14 – USB-C to DP: up to 5120 x 3200 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 • USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector • USB 4 connector Statement on USB transfer rate...

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

    Depending on model, your computer might have no WWAN card installed. For installation procedures of the WWAN card, see “Wireless WAN card (for selected models)” on page 47. Notes: © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 16: Turn On The Airplane Mode

    2. Turn on the Airplane mode. Interact with your computer 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 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 User Guide...
  • Page 17 Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function of F1–F12 function keys. FnLock indicator on: standard function FnLock indicator off: special function Enable / disable speakers Decrease volume Increase volume Enable / disable microphones Darken display Brighten display Manage external displays...

  • Page 18: Use The Trackpoint Pointing Device

    Scroll contents Send system request Enter sleep mode To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button. Go to beginning Go to end Use the TrackPoint pointing device The TrackPoint pointing device enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as pointing, clicking, and scrolling.

  • Page 19: Use The Trackpad

    Disable the TrackPoint pointing device The TrackPoint pointing device is active by default. To disable the device: 1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Mouse. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to disable TrackPoint. Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap Note: Ensure that the new cap has grooves Use the trackpad You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse.

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

    Use the touch gestures 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. Notes: •...
  • Page 21 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 Swipe from the right: open action center (Windows 10) Swipe from the left: view all open windows (Windows 10) Swipe from the right: open notification center (Windows Swipe from the left: open widget panel (Windows 11) Drag...

  • Page 22: Connect To An External Display

    Maintenance tips: • Turn off the computer before cleaning the touch screen. • Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth. •...
  • Page 23 Connect to a wireless display ® To use a wireless display, ensure that both your computer and the external display support the Miracast feature. Press Windows logo key + K and then select a wireless display to connect with. Set the display mode Press and then select a display mode of your preference.
  • Page 24 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    Lenovo Quick Clean / Clean Your Device Depending on the model, your computer might support the Lenovo Quick Clean / Clean Your Device feature. The preinstalled Lenovo Quick Clean / Clean Your Device enables you to temporarily disable the keyboard, screen, trackpad, and TrackPoint pointing device for cleaning.

  • Page 26: Smart Features (For Selected Models)

    Access Glance by Mirametrix Type Glance in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Note: If Glance is uninstalled, you can request it through https://support.lenovo.com/contactus Explore key features Depending on the model, some features might not be available on your computer.
  • Page 27 – Smart Display: Blur screens you are not looking at. If you are not facing any screen, all screens are blurred. Press Alt+F2 to cancel the blur effect. • Improve productivity – Snap Window: When you select a window on one screen and turn your face to another, the window automatically snaps to the top center of the screen you are facing.

  • Page 28: Color Calibration (For Selected Models)

    1. Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons. Then, right-click 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select a profile as desired. Lenovo provides backup color profiles in Lenovo Cloud. You might need to restore or install color profiles in the following situations: •...

  • Page 29: Intelligent Cooling

    • If you reinstall a Windows operating system, the default intelligent cooling settings might change. It is recommended that you download and install the latest Intelligent Thermal Solution (ITS) driver from https:// pcsupport.lenovo.com For models with Windows 10 Intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Power Slider.

  • Page 30: Check The Battery Status

    For more information, refer to the power section of the Vantage app. • Lenovo provides you with an estimate of how much battery life you might expect from your computer based on the battery life test under specific benchmark. The actual amount of battery life varies significantly depending on your computer settings, usage, configuration and other factors.

  • Page 31: Transfer Data

    • Turn off the display: After 10 minutes • Put the computer to sleep: After 10 minutes To reset the power plan: 1. Right-click the battery status icon and select Power Options. 2. Choose or customize a power plan of your preference. To reset the power button function: 1.

  • Page 32: 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.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Secure Your Computer And Information

    MiniSaver 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...

  • Page 34: 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 35: Set, Change, And Remove A Password

    UEFI BIOS menu or through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with the Lenovo client-management interface. You can enable the system management password to have the same authority as the supervisor password to control security-related features. To customize the authority of the system management password through the UEFI BIOS menu: 1.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Certificate Based Bios Management

    But the power-on password / hard disk 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 38 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 39: Chapter 5. Configure Advanced Settings

    2. Select the device that you want the computer to start from and press Enter. View UEFI BIOS Event log 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1. 2. Select Main ➙ BIOS Event log. Then, press Enter. The BIOS Event log interface is displayed. © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 40: Detect Memory Retraining

    3. Navigate the interface by pressing the following keys, and then see details by selecting each item. • ↑↓: Move keyboard focus • PgUp / PgDn: Scroll page • Enter: Select • F3: Exit The following BIOS event logs might be listed on your screen depending on the UEFI BIOS activities. Each log consists of date, time, and a description of the event.

  • Page 41: Reset System To Factory Defaults

    • Open the Vantage app to check the available update packages. If the latest UEFI BIOS update package is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the package. • Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package.

  • Page 42: Raid (For Intel Models Only)

    To know more about UEFI BIOS, visit Knowledge Base of your computer at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com RAID (for Intel models only) Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) is a technology that provides increased storage functions and reliability through redundancy. It also can improve data storage reliability and fault tolerance compared with single-drive storage systems.

  • Page 43: Create Raid Volumes

    Create RAID volumes Attention: All the existing data stored on the selected drives will be erased while the RAID volume is being created. 1. Enter the Intel RST configuration utility. 2. Select Create RAID Volume, and then press Enter to open the CREATE RAID VOLUME window. 3.

  • Page 44: Rebuild Raid 1 Volumes

    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 45 • Go to and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen https://pcsupport.lenovo.com instructions to download and install necessary drivers and software. Chapter 5 Configure advanced settings...
  • Page 46 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 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 2. Turn the computer over. Then, push the keyboard in the direction as shown to release the latches from the keyboard bezel. 3. Pivot the keyboard slightly upward as shown by arrow and then turn the keyboard over. 4. Put the keyboard on the palm rest as shown and detach the connectors. Then, remove the keyboard. Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
  • Page 50 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. 1.

  • Page 51: Base Cover Assembly

    3. Slide the keyboard in the direction as shown. Ensure that the latches are secured under the keyboard frame. 4. Turn the computer over. Then, tighten the screws to secure the keyboard. 5. Configure the keyboard language in UEFI BIOS: a.
  • Page 52 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. Close the computer display. 4.

  • Page 53: 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 54: Memory Module

    Memory module Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices and print the following instructions. Attention: Do not touch the contact edge of the memory module. Otherwise, the memory module might get damaged. For access, do the following: 1.

  • Page 55: M.2 Solid-State Drive And Its Bracket

    Removal procedure Installation procedure Notes: • You can install the memory in any slot. • Memory module replacement might cause memory retraining. For details, see “Detect memory retraining” on page 34. M.2 solid-state drive and its bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read and print the following instructions.
  • Page 56 • If your computer is installed with a hybrid solid-state drive (with Intel Optane™ memory), go to https:// to know the details on how to replace it. support.lenovo.com/docs/tg_ssd The M.2 solid-state drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data.
  • Page 57 Removal procedure Installation procedure Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
  • Page 58 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 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 35. drivers and UEFI BIOS? • Download from Lenovo Support Web site at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • 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 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 • 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 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 User Guide...
  • Page 67 China only / for India only Further compliance information related to your product is available at https://www.lenovo.com/compliance Locate the UltraConnect wireless antennas Your computer has an UltraConnect™ wireless antenna system. You can enable wireless communication wherever you are. © Copyright Lenovo 2022...
  • Page 68 The following illustration shows the antenna locations on your computer: Wireless LAN antenna (main)* Wireless WAN antenna (main)* Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary)* Wireless LAN 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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