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  • Page 1 User Guide Lenovo ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 Gen 4...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (February 2024) © Copyright Lenovo 2024. 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

    CRUs for your product model ..Operating environment ..Call Lenovo ....Chapter 2. Get started with your Before you contact Lenovo .
  • Page 4 Appendix B. Notices and trademarks ....41 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 2-in-1 G4 IML 21MX ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 G4 IML 1...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front Description Microphones Infrared LED* Camera shutter Camera Camera light Screen Antennas * for selected models © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 8: Microphones

    Microphones The microphones are the PC's built-in sound input devices. They capture your voice and ambient sound and convert them into digital form. Microphones are essential components when you use your PC for video conferencing or voice recording. 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.
  • Page 9: Base

    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 Function keys (F1 through...
  • Page 10: Touchpad

    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.
  • Page 11: Left

    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.
  • Page 12: Usb Standard-A Connector

    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.
  • Page 13: Right

    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.
  • Page 14: Power Button

    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.
  • Page 15: Bottom

    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.
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17: Rear

    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.
  • Page 18: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications Dimensions Width 312.85 mm Depth 223.5 mm Thickness • Thinnest: 16.85 mm • Thickest: 18.7 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...
  • Page 19 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 •...
  • Page 20: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    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.
  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a network wall jack or a router. Note: If your computer does not include an Ethernet connector, you can purchase a USB-C to Ethernet adapter from Lenovo at https://www.lenovo.com/accessories © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 22: Unique Lenovo Apps

    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: •...
  • Page 23 – Dual Camera Fusion: Show the image of any participant that is visible from the front or rear of the camera on the screen when collaborating with a Lenovo Magic Bay 4K Webcam. Note: You can purchase the Lenovo Magic Bay 4K Webcam from Lenovo at https://www.lenovo.com/...
  • Page 24: Work With Windows

    • 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.
  • Page 25: Windows Help Information

    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 26: Open The Novo Button Menu

    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 27: Touch Operations Supported By Windows

    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.
  • Page 28 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 29: Connect To An External Display

    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.
  • Page 30: Protect Your Privacy Using The Camera Shutter

    Lenovo Slim Pen (for selected models) The Lenovo Slim Pen is referred to as the pen in this section. Depending on the model, your computer might come with a pen. The pen enables you to write and draw in a natural manner.
  • Page 31 Connect the pen to a charger with a USB Type-C cable. Step 3. Disconnect the charger cable. Place the pen cap back. Note: You can check the pen’s battery level in the Lenovo Pen Settings. Use the pen Figure 4. Lenovo Slim Pen...
  • Page 32 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: •...
  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    Intelligent features Your computer may be pre-installed with one of Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager but not all. Most features described here can be enabled or disabled in one of these apps. Other features may be enabled in a standalone app.
  • Page 34: Super Resolution

    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.
  • Page 35: Manage Power

    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 or Lenovo PC Manager.
  • Page 36: Set Power Button Behavior

    If the battery pack of your computer supports nighttime charge optimization, it can be enabled in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager.
  • Page 37: System Operation Modes

    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.
  • Page 38 User Guide...
  • Page 39: 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 40 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.
  • Page 41: 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 42: Call Lenovo

    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 •...
  • Page 43: Purchase Additional Services

    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. Chapter 4 Help and support...
  • Page 44 User Guide...
  • Page 45: 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 46 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.
  • Page 47: 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 48 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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