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  • Page 1 User Guide Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (March 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

    Connect to a Wi-Fi network ..Unique Lenovo apps ... . . Chapter 1. Meet your computer ..1 Lenovo Vantage .
  • Page 4 What should I do if I spill liquid on the Call Lenovo ....computer? ....
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this guide • This guide applies to Lenovo product models listed below. Illustrations in this guide may look slightly different from your product model. Model name Machine type (MT) ThinkBook 16p G5 IRX ThinkBook 16p G5 IRX D1 21N5 ThinkBook 16p G5 IRX D2 •...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    * for selected models Lenovo Magic Bay Light The Lenovo Magic Bay Light is a Lenovo Magic Bay extension module used to connect to the PC via pogo pins connector, providing better lighting in dimly lit environments which can hinder image quality during video calls or content creation.
  • Page 8: Charging Light

    Charging light The charging light indicates whether the PC is plugged into an electrical outlet. When the PC is plugged into an electrical outlet, the color of the light indicates whether the battery is fully charged (or will shortly be fully charged).
  • Page 9: Front

    Front Description Ambient light sensor Microphones Infrared LED Camera shutter Camera Camera light Screen Ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor detects and measures the intensity of light in the user's environment. The data collected by this sensor can be used to enable adaptive brightness for the screen backlight and the keyboard backlight.
  • Page 10: Camera Shutter

    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. When the camera lens is blocked, the camera function is disabled. Camera The built-in camera captures visible light and converts it to digital signals. It is used for video recording and video conferencing.
  • Page 11: Base

    Base Description Power light Power button (fingerprint sensor) Keyboard Touchpad Speakers 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. When the PC is powered on, this light can also indicate low battery by blinking rapidly. Table 3.
  • Page 12: Fingerprint Sensor

    Related topics “Hotkeys” on page 22 Appendix A “Function descriptions for Lenovo hotkeys” on page 43 Touchpad The touchpad is the PC's built-in pointing device, which provides the basic functionality of an external mouse.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Meet your computer...
  • Page 14: Left

    USB device connected to this type of connector even when the PC is powered off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. The always-on function can be turned on and off in: • The PC's firmware setup utility, or • Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager User Guide...
  • Page 15: Multi-Purpose Usb Type-C Connector

    Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector This multi-purpose USB Type-C connector is used to connect: • Storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and device interconnection • Display devices Note: When connecting display devices, you need to use appropriate cables and adapters (if needed) according to the connection capabilities of the display device.
  • Page 16: Right

    Right Description SD card slot State light USB Standard-A connectors SD card slot The SD card slot is used to insert an SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory card to transfer data between the memory card and your PC. State light The state light indicates the current power state of the PC: whether it is powered on, powered off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
  • Page 17: Usb Standard-A Connector

    Table 5. State light status and description (continued) Light status Battery charge level Power state White (blinking slowly) In sleep mode Powered off or in hibernation mode USB Standard-A connector The USB Standard-A connector is used to connect storage or peripheral devices that follow the universal serial bus (USB) specification for data transfer and device interconnection.
  • Page 18: Rear

    Rear Description Air vents (outlet) ™ HDMI connector Power connector 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 19: Bottom

    Bottom Description Novo button hole Speakers Air vents (intake) Novo button hole When the PC is powered off, you can press the Novo button to display the Novo button menu. From the menu, you can then choose to: • Open the firmware setup utility •...
  • Page 20: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications Dimensions Width 354.6 mm (13.96 inches) Depth 258.2 mm (10.17 inches) Thickness • Thinnest: 19.9 mm (0.78 inches) • Thickest: 21.58 mm (0.85 inches) ac power adapter Input 100 V ac-240 V ac, 50 Hz-60 Hz Output •...
  • Page 21 Keyboard Backlight color White Shortcut keys • Function keys • Hotkeys Modifier keys • Alt key • Ctrl key • Shift key • Windows key • Fn key Special keys or key group Numeric keypad Connectors and slots Combo audio jack •...
  • Page 22: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    USB Standard-A connector • Quantity: 3 • Maximum power output: – 5 V, 0.9 A – 5 V, 2 A (for always-on connector) • Supported signaling protocols: – USB 2.0 480 Mbps – SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps – SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (for always-on connector) Multi-purpose USB Type-C •...
  • Page 23: Operating Environment

    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. USB device Data rate (Gbit/s) USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Temperature...
  • Page 24 User Guide...
  • Page 25: 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 Connect to a Wi-Fi network Ensure that you have a secure Wi-Fi network account and the required credentials.
  • Page 26: 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 27 – 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 28: 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 29: The Copilot Key

    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...
  • Page 30: Dual-Function Keys Without Printed Icons

    * for selected models Numeric keypad Some Lenovo computers include a dedicated numeric keypad on the far right of the keyboard. The keypad is used for entering numbers and operators quickly. Press the NumLock key to enable or disable the numeric keypad.
  • Page 31: Connect To A Wireless Display

    Connect to a wireless display Ensure that: ® • Both your computer and the display support Miracast technology. • The display is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer and is discoverable. Step 1. Press Windows key + K. The computer searches for wireless display devices and audio devices and lists the results.
  • Page 32: Enroll Your Fingerprints

    Enroll your fingerprints You can use the biometric fingerprint option to sign in to Windows quickly if your computer includes a fingerprint sensor. This sign-in option provides a reliable and secure way of identity verification. Step 1. Select Start ➙ Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Sign-in options. Step 2.
  • 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 both. 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: Manage Power

    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. Manage power Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.
  • Page 35: Using A Power Delivery Compliant Usb Type-C Charger With The Computer

    If the battery pack of your computer supports overnight charge optimization, it can be enabled in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager.
  • Page 36: Set Power Button Behavior

    • 20 V, 7 A The USB Type-C connectors on the left side are not designed as the primary power input connector. When the computer is operating, the power supplied by the USB Type-C charger may be insufficient. As a result, the computer may not operate at its full capacity and the battery charging may stop or is very slow.
  • 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: What Is 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 UEFI/BIOS Setup. Select boot devices Normally, the computer starts with a boot manager loaded from the secondary storage device of the computer.
  • Page 39: Set Supervisor Password

    Attention: If you forget the supervisor 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 40: Set User 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.
  • Page 41: Set Strong Password

    To change or remove the 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 the user hard disk password, select Change User Password and press Enter. Note: The user hard disk password cannot be removed separately.
  • Page 42 User Guide...
  • Page 43: 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 44: I Pressed The Copilot Key On My Keyboard, But Neither Copilot In Windows Nor Windows Search Opened. What Could Be The Potential Cause

    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 45: 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 a return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU;...
  • Page 46 • 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...
  • Page 47: 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 48: 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. User Guide...
  • Page 49: 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 50 Table 9. 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) Turns on/off the Eye Care mode.
  • Page 51: 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 52 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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