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 2-in-1 G4 IML 21MX ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 G4 IML 1...
Infrared LED The infrared LED generates and emits near-infrared waves that are received and used by a camera (or a dedicated infrared camera) for facial recognition. Camera shutter The camera shutter is a sliding cap that you can move to block the camera lens. Note: The camera shutter is designed for privacy protection.
Base Description Keyboard Touchpad Keyboard The keyboard is the PC's built-in input device for typing characters. It also includes keys that can make you more productive when interacting with the PC, apps, and the Windows operating system. Table 2. Productivity keys Location on the keyboard Function In the top row...
Note: Keyboard layout varies by language and geographical location. The keyboard on your PC may look slightly different from the product illustrations of this publication. Touchpad The touchpad is the PC's built-in pointing device, which provides the basic functionality of an external mouse.
Left Description ® 1, 5 Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector Charging light USB Standard-A connector (always-on) ™ HDMI connector Combo audio jack Speaker Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector ® This USB Type-C connector is the PC's power input connector. Use the included power adapter and this connector to supply power to the PC.
The always-on function can be turned on and off in: • The PC's firmware setup utility, or • Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager HDMI connector The HDMI connector is used to connect an external display device, such as a television, a projector, or a monitor.
Right Description Speaker Power light Power button (with an embedded fingerprint sensor) ™ microSD card slot USB Standard-A connector Security lock slot Speakers The speakers are the PC's built-in sound output devices. Power light The power light indicates the current power state of the PC: whether it is powered on, powered off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
Power button Press the power button to turn on your PC. Note: By default, on a Windows PC, pressing the power button when the PC is turned on will put the PC into sleep mode. Fingerprint sensor The fingerprint sensor scans your finger to unlock your PC or verify your identity. Note: You need to enroll one or more fingerprints before using them for identity verification.
Bottom Description Air vents (intake) Novo button hole Avoid constant body contact with specific hot sections CAUTION: When the computer is operating, it should be placed on a hard and flat surface with its bottom area not in contact with user’s bare skin. Under normal operating conditions, the temperature of the bottom surface will remain within an acceptable range as defined in IEC 62368-1, but such temperatures can still be high enough to cause discomfort or harm to the user if directly touched for over one minute at a time.
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Note: The Novo button is rarely used during normal PC operations. To prevent users from accidentally pressing it, the Novo button is placed in a recessed hole. You can use a straightened paper clip to press this button. User Guide...
Rear Description Air vents (outlet) Air vents (outlet) The air vents allow hot air to be discharged out of the PC. Important: When the PC is operating, do not place it on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surfaces. Otherwise, the air vents will be blocked and the PC may overheat, reducing performance or causing the PC to be unresponsive or even shut down.
Features and specifications Dimensions Width 313 mm Depth 224 mm Thickness • Thinnest: 16.9 mm • Thickest: 18.5 mm ac power adapter Input 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz 20 V dc, 3.25 A Output Power 65 W Rechargeable battery pack Capacity 60 Wh...
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Connectors and slots USB Standard-A connector • Quantity: 2 • Maximum power output: 5 V, 0.9 A • Supported signaling protocols: – USB 2.0 480 Mbps – SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps Note: The always-on connector supports maximum power output of 5 V and 2 A. Multi-purpose USB Type-C •...
Statement on USB transfer rate Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device.
Lenovo Vantage Lenovo Vantage is a one-stop solution to help you update your computer, configure hardware settings, and access personalized support. If your computer is pre-installed with Lenovo Vantage, type Vantage in the Windows search box to launch this app. Notes: •...
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– Temporary Avatar: Create and display a temporary portrait of you as if you were still in the video conference when you are temporarily away. – Intelligent sensing – Presence detection: Keep your computer awake when you are facing the screen and lock the computer screen automatically when you leave.
• Lenovo does not collect any personal data from this app. • The available features vary depending on the computer model. • Lenovo Smart Meeting makes periodic feature updates to keep improving your experience. The description described here might be different from that on your actual user interface.
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.
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Figure 2. 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.
Primary function The Copilot key The era of AI has arrived, and many Lenovo PCs now include a Copilot key on the keyboard. It is located either in the bottom or the top row of the keyboard and is marked with For Windows PCs with Copilot in Windows available and enabled, pressing the Copilot key opens Copilot in Windows.
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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...
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. Connect to an external display Connect to a wired display Connect your computer to the desired display with an appropriate cable.
Step 3. Change the display settings as necessary. Set the display mode Step 1. Press or Fn + Your computer shows a list of display modes, with the current mode highlighted. Step 2. Select a display mode from the list. Protect your privacy using the camera shutter The camera shutter is a mechanical component that prevents any attempt from capturing your image, thus protecting your privacy.
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Mode Suitable for Notebook mode • Entering text • Drag and drop operations using the touchpad Stand mode • Giving a presentation • Viewing a slide show Chapter 2 Get started with your computer...
Playing touch-enabled games Note: Product illustrations in this section are used to demonstrate features that are supported by a range of Lenovo products. It is normal that they may look different from your product model. Lenovo Slim Pen (for selected models) The Lenovo Slim Pen is referred to as the pen in this section.
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Notes: • Please pull out the pen cap gently. Strong force may cause the dust-proofing pen cap to break off. • You can check the pen’s battery level in the Lenovo Pen Settings. Use the pen Figure 4. Lenovo Slim Pen...
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When the pen is not in use, attach it to the lower right side of your computer. Lenovo Pen Settings Lenovo Pen Settings is a pre-installed app for setting up Lenovo digital pens. This app allows you to perform the following functions: •...
Smart Key. When it is done, press Smart Key twice in quick succession and your favorite app is opened. Smart Noise Cancelling Smart Noise Cancelling is a noise reduction feature available on some Lenovo product models. By filtering out input and output noises, Smart Noise Cancelling enhances your audio experience. Description...
Notes: • Depending on its hardware, your computer may not support all the functions and options described above. • You can view and customize this feature under Device Settings in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager. Super Resolution By utilizing the capabilities and potentials of Intel processors, Super Resolution helps you play videos with a higher resolution than the original.
You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager. 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.
Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled. Step 4. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. Enable or disable always-on For some Lenovo computers with always-on connectors, the always-on function can be enabled or disabled in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Step 1. Open the 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.
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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Step 2. Select Security. Step 3. Change or remove the hard disk password. To change or remove master password, select Change Master Password and press Enter. Note: If you remove the master hard disk password, the user hard disk password is also removed. To change user password, select Change User Password and press Enter.
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.
3. Click Troubleshoot & Diagnose ➙ Custom Troubleshooting ➙ Operating System Diagnostics and then follow the on-screen instructions. Use Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager to: • Download and install the latest drivers and firmware. • Configure hardware settings. Use Windows Search.
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;...
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• Replacement of any parts not listed above, including the built-in rechargeable battery, should be done by a qualified repair technician or by ensuring that you carefully follow all instructions provided by Lenovo. You can also find Lenovo-authorized repair facilities by going to https://support.lenovo.com/partnerlocator...
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. Product information Problem symptoms and details •...
Purchase additional services During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services from Lenovo at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warrantyupgrade Service availability and service name might vary by country or region. User Guide...
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.
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Table 10. 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.
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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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