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 Plus G3 IAP 21EL • For further compliance information, refer to the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at https:// pcsupport.lenovo.com/docs/generic_notices...
• Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer into sleep mode • Enroll and read your fingerprint for user authentication. 4. Secondary screen Take notes, sketch, read content or operate certain Windows apps. The screen supports touch function and Lenovo Integrated Pen. User Guide...
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5. Touchpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. Note: The touchpad also supports multi-touch function. 6. Keyboard Enter characters and interact with programs. Note: The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for changing settings and performing tasks quickly. Chapter 1 Meet your computer...
Left 1. Combo audio jack Connect headphones or headsets with a 3.5 mm (0.14 inch), 4-pole plug. Note: This jack does not support standalone external microphones. If you use headsets, choose one with a single plug. ® 2. Power connector/USB-C connector •...
5. USB (3.2 Gen 2) Type-A connector function can be turned on or off in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. (always-on) Note: If Lenovo Vantage is pre-installed on your computer, you can also set always-on function from within that software. ™...
Bottom 1. Ventilation slots (inlets) Dissipate heat. Press the Novo button to open the Novo Button menu. From the menu, you can choose to open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, the Boot 2. Novo button hole menu, or the Windows startup options screen. 3.
Features and specifications Dimensions • Width: 410.9 mm (16.18 inches) • Depth: 230.2 mm (9.06 inches) • Thickness: 17.95 mm (0.71 inches) ac power adapter • Input: 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz • Output: 20 V dc, 5 A •...
Connectors and slots • Combo audio jack • USB Type-A connector × 2 (one connector with Always-On function) • USB-C connector – Power input up to 100 W using the included power adapter – Power output up to 5 V and 3 A –...
10s at a time. As such, it is recommended that users avoid prolonged direct contact with the bottom of the computer. Note: Some Lenovo computers include a display that can be rotated 360 degrees. When those products are used as a tablet computer, the temperatures of all the accessible parts are within an acceptable range as defined in IEC 62368-1.
If night light mode is turned on, you can adjust the color temperature of the temperature screen. Note: Selected Lenovo computers are low blue light certified. These computers are tested with night light turned on and color temperature set to the default value of 48.
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.
Open the Novo Button menu For Lenovo computers with a Novo button, you can press the button to open the Novo Button menu. Step 1. Turn off the computer. Step 2. Open the LCD screen and press the Novo button.
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Select this icon to open calculator. 3. Calculator Sort apps into different combinations. App group supports Group Launch function. To 4. App group open multiple apps at one time, initiate this function. Select tool icons to open correspondent apps. 5. Tool bar Tool bar Quick Launch : Select the Quick Launch icon to open all app tabs.
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Smart Note : Select the Smart Note icon to take notes. Note: Smart Note can be set up as sticky note on the main screen. Mirror screen : Select the Mirror screen icon to mirror the content between the main screen and the secondary screen.
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Mobile connection : Select the Mobile connection icon to link your phone through Ready For. Note: Ready For function is compatible with selected Moto phones. User Guide...
Virtual keyboard : Select the Virtual keyboard icon to open the virtual keyboard. Note: Playback keys work on selected media players. Settings : Select the Settings icon to open the secondary screen settings. Screen split Select from two pre-configured display modes for different activities. To enable and adjust this function, download the latest version of DisplayPlus.
Window layout Use multi-touch gestures, keyboard shortcuts or click and drag the window to adjust the layout of multiple windows. Your computer supports the following layouts. Keyboard hotkeys Some keys on the keyboard are printed with icons. These keys are called hotkeys and can be pressed alone or in combination with the Fn key to open certain apps or change certain settings quickly.
Fn key. Multi-touch gestures for touch-enabled screens Selected Lenovo computers include a touch-enabled screen. For such a computer, you can use your fingers to interact with the operating system and apps that are gesture aware.
Swipe from the left: open widget panel (Windows 11) Swipe from the right: open notification center (Windows Swipe downwards shortly: show title bar Drag Swipe downwards: close the current app Lenovo Integrated Pen The Lenovo Integrated Pen is located on the rear side of the computer. User Guide...
The Lenovo E-Color Pen referred to as the pen in this section. 1. Top pen button Hold the button for at least three seconds to enable Bluetooth pairing on the pen. Note: Lenovo E-Color Pen supports swift pair. The pen is discoverable as Lenovo E-Color Pen. 2. Pen status light •...
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• Windows mode: – Write or draw on the touch screen. – View or change functions of the top pen button and two barrel buttons in the Lenovo Pen Settings. • Color mode: – Write or draw on the touch screen.
To extend your battery’s lifespan, the battery may optimize its full charge capacity based on your usage. After prolonged periods of limited use, full battery capacity may not be available until you discharge to as low as 20% and recharge completely. For more information, refer to the power section of Lenovo Vantage.
Step 1. Turn on or restart the computer. Step 2. When the Lenovo logo appears on the screen, press F2 repeatedly. Note: For computers with hotkey mode enabled, press Fn + F2. Select boot devices Normally, the computer starts to a boot manager loaded from the secondary storage device of the computer.
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.
Step 5. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. Next time you start the computer, you must enter the administrator password to open the setup utility. If Power on Password is enabled, you must enter the administrator password or the user password to start the computer.
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.
Where can I get the latest device • Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager drivers and UEFI/BIOS? • Lenovo Support Web site at https://support.lenovo.com...
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;...
* for selected models Notes: • CRU replacement instruction is provided in one or more of the following publications and are available from Lenovo at any time upon your request. the product User Guide the printed publications that came with the product •...
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. Chapter 4 Help and support...
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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.