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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 5 and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 5

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  • Page 1 User Guide Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 5 and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 5...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (January 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

    Super Resolution (for selected models) ..Call Lenovo ....Eye Care Mode ... . .
  • 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 14 G5 IRL 21JC ThinkBook 14 G5 IRL 1...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Camera cover Physically disable the camera function for privacy protection. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos. Selected models support multi-touch function. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 8: Base

    Base Figure 1. Base view—14-inch models Figure 2. Base view—15-inch models Description Item Controls & Connectors Wireless antennas Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless LAN (local area network) and Bluetooth module. Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.
  • Page 9 Description Item Controls & Connectors Power/Fingerprint reader light This light indicates the power status of the computer. It can also prompt you to touch the fingerprint reader for signing in or identity verification. • Solid white: The computer is turned on. •...
  • Page 10: Left

    Left Figure 3. Left view—ThinkBook 14 G5 IRL and ThinkBook 15 G5 IRL Figure 4. Left view—ThinkBook 14 G5 ABP and ThinkBook 15 G5 ABP User Guide...
  • Page 11: Battery Charging/State Light And Its Indication

    The 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 12 Table 1. Battery charging light (ThinkBook 14 G5 ABP and ThinkBook 15 G5 ABP) Light status Battery capacity Plugged in? Solid white 80%–100% Blinking white 20%–79% Blinking amber 1%–19% 20%–100% 5%–19% Solid amber Blinking amber 1%–4% The status of the state light reflects the power state of the computer. When the computer is turned on, it helps you decide whether the battery is running low.
  • Page 13: Right

    Right Description Item Controls & Connectors SD card slot Insert an SD card or a MultiMediaCard (MMC) into the slot for data transfer or storage. USB port This USB port utilizes the USB Standard-A connector. It supports SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
  • Page 14: Bottom

    Bottom Figure 5. Bottom view—14-inch models Figure 6. Bottom view—15-inch models Description Item Controls & Connectors Ventilation slots (inlet) Maintain the incoming airflow to dissipate internal heat. Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat. Speakers Produce sound.
  • Page 15: Features And Specifications

    • Slot form factor: 2242 or 2280 • Bus: PCI Express Screen • Size: – ThinkBook 14 G5 IRL and ThinkBook 14 G5 ABP: 14 inches – ThinkBook 15 G5 IRL and ThinkBook 15 G5 ABP: 15.6 inches • Display resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels Keyboard •...
  • Page 16: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Specifications Descriptions Connectors and slots • Combo audio jack • RJ45 connector • USB Standard-A connector × 2 – Supports SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps and backwards compatible with USB 2.0. – Power output up to 5 V and 0.9 A –...
  • Page 17: 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) –...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    Night light temperature screen. Note: Selected Lenovo computers are low blue light certified using night light mode and color temperature settings available in the pre-installed operating system. These computers are tested with night light turned on and color temperature set to 48 or greater.
  • Page 20: 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 21: Interact With Your Computer

    Interact with your computer Hotkeys Look at the top row of the keyboard of your Lenovo computer and you’ll find keys with printed icons. These keys are called hotkeys and they provide shortcuts to functions that you’ll use frequently. The function that each hotkey provides is denoted by the icon printed on the key.
  • Page 22: Numeric Keypad

    Figure 8. Locations of the FnLock key and the Fn key A Lenovo keyboard usually contains hotkeys in the top row. These hotkeys share keys with the function keys (F1–F12) and other keys. For these dual-function keys, the icons or characters denoting the primary functions are printed on top of the icons and characters denoting the secondary functions.
  • Page 23 Touch operation Used for Opening apps, documents, and other functions on the taskbar or the Start menu Opening apps that are pinned on the desktop Tap twice quickly Opening the context menu Tap, hold and lift Zooming out Pinch Zooming in Spread Opening the widgets panel Swipe in from the left edge...
  • Page 24 Touch operation Used for Opening the notification center Swipe in from the right edge 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. User Guide...
  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    It works especially well in cases where the source video has a poor resolution. For most players, Super Resolution can be enabled or disabled in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine, but for some specific players, you might need to enable this feature manually.
  • Page 26: Set Power Button Behavior

    You can charge the battery any time you want. The battery packs of Lenovo computers support multiple charging modes that are suitable for different power usage habits. You can switch the battery’s active charging mode in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine.
  • Page 27: System Operation Modes

    You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo Smart Engine. As a shortcut, you can also use the key combination Fn + Q. Three modes are usually available for most Lenovo computers. The following table lists the operation modes and the recommended conditions for each mode.
  • Page 28: Change Settings In Uefi/Bios Setup Utility

    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. Or enter Novo Button menu. Step 3. Select BIOS/UEFI Setup. Related tasks “Open the Novo Button menu” on page 14 Select boot devices Normally, the computer starts to a boot manager loaded from the secondary storage device of the computer.
  • Page 29: Set Passwords In Uefi/Bios Setup Utility

    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 30: Set User Password

    Select Configuration. Step 3. Change the setting for Flip to Start. Note: You may also set Flip to Start in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo Smart Engine. Set hard disk password You can set a hard disk password in the setup utility to prevent unauthorized access to your data.
  • Page 31: Change Or Remove 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.
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  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Help And Support

    Why does my computer start automatically when I open the lid Your computer may have Flip to Start enabled. Many Lenovo notebook computers include a sensor that can detect the angle at which the lid is opened. When you open the lid, the sensor can detect this behavior. If Flip to Start is enabled, the computer will respond by starting up automatically.
  • Page 34: Self-Help Resources

    3. Click Troubleshoot & Diagnose ➙ Custom Troubleshooting ➙ Operating System Diagnostics and then follow the on-screen instructions. Use Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo Smart Engine to: • Download and install the latest drivers and firmware. Use Windows Search.
  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: Appendix A. Function Descriptions For Lenovo Hotkeys

    Appendix A. Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys Hotkey functions are denoted by the icons printed on the keys. The following table describes the functions for all Lenovo hotkeys. The keyboard of your Lenovo computer should only support a subset of the listed hotkeys.
  • Page 38 Table 8. Hotkey icons and denoted functions (continued) Hotkey icon Function description Plays the next audio or video in the playlist. Switches the computer’s active operation mode. Blurs the background for videoconferencing. Switches the computer’s active audio mode. Turns on/off night light mode. (Windows operating systems) Note: Hotkey functions may change if the associated app or the Windows operating system is updated.
  • Page 39: Appendix B. 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 40 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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