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  • Page 1 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Second Edition (August 2022) © Copyright Lenovo 2022. 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

    Chapter 6. CRU replacement ..41 Lenovo apps ....CRU list ....
  • Page 4 Appendix A. Compliance Appendix B. Notices and information ....61 trademarks ....63 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 5: Discover Your Lenovo Notebook

    Discover your Lenovo notebook ® Thank you for choosing a Lenovo notebook! We are dedicated to delivering the best solution to you. Before starting your tour, please read the following information: • Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front view Description Description Item Item Webcam privacy shutter* Infrared camera* / Camera* Microphones* Touch screen* Speaker Power button ® TrackPoint pointing stick TrackPoint buttons Trackpad Fingerprint reader * for selected models © Copyright Lenovo 2022...
  • Page 8 Webcam privacy shutter Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy. Related topics • “Use the keyboard shortcuts” on page 10 • “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 12 •...

  • Page 9: Side View

    Side view Intel models Description Description Item Item ® USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector Power connector Smart card reader* Audio connector SD card reader HDMI™ connector Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Security-lock slot Ethernet connector * for selected models Chapter 1 Meet your computer...

  • Page 10: Related Topics

    AMD models Description Description Item Item Power connector USB 4 connector Smart card reader* Audio connector SD card reader HDMI connector Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Security-lock slot Ethernet connector * for selected models Related topics •...

  • Page 11: Bottom View

    Bottom view Description Description Item Item Keyboard drainage hole Emergency-reset hole Emergency-reset hole If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the power button, reset your computer: 1. Disconnect your computer from ac power. 2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to cut off power supply temporarily. 3.

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Rear view Nano-SIM-card tray* * for selected models Related topic “Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page 9 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 13: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com and search by product. Specification Description Two slots, Double data rate 5 (DDR5) small outline dual in-line memory module Memory (SODIMM), up to 32 GB for each, up to 64 GB in total Storage device Two slots, 2280 M.2 solid-state drive, up to 2 TB for each, up to 4 TB in total...
  • Page 14 – USB-C to DP: up to 5120 x 3200 pixels, 60 Hz • Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https:// www.lenovo.com/accessories • USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector • USB 4 connector Statement on USB transfer rate...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    Depending on model, your computer might have no WWAN card installed. For installation procedures of the WWAN card, see “Wireless WAN card (for selected models)” on page 47. Notes: © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 16: Turn On The Airplane Mode

    2. Turn on the Airplane mode. Interact with your computer Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen. Use the keyboard shortcuts The special keys on the keyboard help you work more effectively. https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/videos/vid500145 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 User Guide...
  • Page 17 Key / Key combination Function Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function of F1–F12 function keys. FnLock indicator on: standard function FnLock indicator off: special function Enable / disable speakers Decrease volume Increase volume Enable / disable microphones Darken display Brighten display...

  • Page 18: Use The Trackpoint Pointing Device

    Key / Key combination Function Scroll contents Send system request Enter sleep mode To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button. Go to beginning Go to end Use the TrackPoint pointing device The TrackPoint pointing device enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as pointing, clicking, and scrolling.

  • Page 19: Use The Trackpad

    The left-click button and right-click button correspond to the left and right buttons on a traditional mouse. Press and hold the dotted middle button while using your finger to applying pressure to the pointing stick in the vertical or horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps. Disable the TrackPoint pointing device The TrackPoint pointing device is active by default.

  • Page 20: Use The Touch Screen (For Selected Models)

    Use the touch gestures Illustration and Description Illustration and Description Tap once to select or open an item. Tap twice quickly to display a shortcut menu. Two-finger zoom in or zoom out. Scroll through items. Open the task view to see all open windows. Show the desktop.
  • Page 21 Note: Some gestures might not be available when you are using certain apps. Illustration and description Illustration and description Tap once to single click Tap twice quickly to double-click Tap and hold to right-click Slide to scroll through items Zoom out Zoom in Chapter 2 Get started with your computer...

  • Page 22: Connect To An External Display

    Illustration and description Illustration and description Swipe from the left: view all open windows (Windows 10) Swipe from the right: open action center (Windows 10) Swipe from the left: open widget panel (Windows 11) Swipe from the right: open notification center (Windows Drag Swipe downwards shortly: show title bar Swipe downwards: close the current app...
  • Page 23 Supported resolution The following table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display. Table 1. Intel models Connect the external display to Supported resolution USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector Up to 5K / 60 Hz Up to 4K / 60 Hz HDMI connector Table 2.
  • Page 24 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    Lenovo Quick Clean / Clean Your Device Depending on the model, your computer might support the Lenovo Quick Clean / Clean Your Device feature. The preinstalled Lenovo Quick Clean / Clean Your Device enables you to temporarily disable the keyboard, screen, trackpad, and TrackPoint pointing device for cleaning.

  • Page 26: Smart Features (For Selected Models)

    Access Glance by Mirametrix Type Glance in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Note: If Glance is uninstalled, you can request it through https://support.lenovo.com/contactus Explore key features Depending on the model, some features might not be available on your computer.
  • Page 27 – Smart Display: Blur screens you are not looking at. If you are not facing any screen, all screens are blurred. Press Alt+F2 to cancel the blur effect. • Improve productivity – Snap Window: When you select a window on one screen and turn your face to another, the window automatically snaps to the top center of the screen you are facing.

  • Page 28: Color Calibration (For Selected Models)

    1. Click the triangular icon in the Windows notification area to show hidden icons. Then, right-click 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select a profile as desired. Lenovo provides backup color profiles in Lenovo Cloud. You might need to restore or install color profiles in the following situations: •...

  • Page 29: Intelligent Cooling

    • If you reinstall a Windows operating system, the default intelligent cooling settings might change. It is recommended that you download and install the latest Intelligent Thermal Solution (ITS) driver from https:// pcsupport.lenovo.com For models with Windows 10 Intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Power Slider.

  • Page 30: Check The Battery Status

    For more information, refer to the power section of the Vantage app. • Lenovo provides you with an estimate of how much battery life you might expect from your computer based on the battery life test under specific benchmark. The actual amount of battery life varies significantly depending on your computer settings, usage, configuration and other factors.

  • Page 31: Change The Power Settings

    Change the power settings ® For ENERGY STAR compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect when your computer has been idle for a specified duration: • Turn off the display: After 10 minutes • Put the computer to sleep: After 10 minutes To reset the power plan: 1.

  • Page 32: Accessories

    Purchase accessories Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to help expand the functionalities of your computer. Options include memory modules, storage devices, network cards, port replicators or docking stations, batteries, power adapters, keyboards, mice, and more.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Secure Your Computer And Information

    MiniSaver lock standards (using Cleat™ locking technology). You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature. Lenovo is not responsible for the locking device and security feature. You can purchase the cable locks at https:// smartfind.lenovo.com...

  • Page 34: Log In With Your Face Id (For Selected Models)

    PLP function enables your computer data to be saved timely. However, there is no guarantee that all data is saved in any situation. To check the type of your M.2 solid-state drive: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F10 to enter the Lenovo diagnostics window.

  • Page 35: Set, Change, And Remove A Password

    UEFI BIOS menu or through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with the Lenovo client-management interface. You can enable the system management password to have the same authority as the supervisor password to control security-related features. To customize the authority of the system management password through the UEFI BIOS menu: 1.

  • Page 36: Associate Your Fingerprints With Passwords (For Selected Models)

    5. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter. 6. Press F10 to save changes and exit the UEFI BIOS menu. • If you have not set a supervisor password, contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the power-on password removed.

  • Page 37: Certificate Based Bios Management

    But the power-on password / hard disk password / NVMe password still can be used normally in certificate mode if you have set one. For certificate enrollment, see Certificate Enrollment Guide at: https://support.lenovo.com/docs/certificate_ enrollment_guide Enter the BIOS menu with certificate Once you have enrolled the certificate, you can enter the BIOS menu with the certificate.
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  • Page 39: Chapter 5. Configure Advanced Settings

    View UEFI BIOS Event logs The UEFI BIOS Event log viewer provides the brief information about UEFI BIOS events. Do the following to view the logs: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1. © Copyright Lenovo 2022...
  • Page 40 2. Select Main ➙ BIOS Event log. Then, press Enter. The UEFI BIOS Event log interface is displayed. 3. Navigate the interface by pressing the following keys, and then check details by selecting each item. • ↑↓: Move keyboard focus •...

  • Page 41: Detect Memory Retraining

    • Open the Vantage app to check the available update packages. If the latest UEFI BIOS update package is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the package. • Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package.

  • Page 42: Install A Windows Operating System And Drivers

    Do not press the power button to interrupt the process. Wait a few minutes until the logo screen is displayed. To know more about UEFI BIOS, visit Knowledge Base of your computer at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com Install a Windows operating system and drivers This section provides instructions on installing a Windows operating system and device drivers.

  • Page 43: Raid

    • Go to and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen https://pcsupport.lenovo.com instructions to download and install necessary drivers and software. RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) is a technology that provides increased storage functions and reliability through redundancy.
  • Page 44 c. Press F10 to save changes and exit. 2. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu. 3. Select Config ➙ Storage ➙ Intel (R) Rapid Storage Technology and then press Enter. The Intel (R) Rapid Storage Technology window opens and the following options are displayed: •...
  • Page 45 Reset storage drives to non-RAID Attention: All the existing data stored on the selected drive will be erased after you reset it to non-RAID. 1. Enter the Intel RST configuration utility. 2. Select the volume that you want to reset under RAID Volumes. Press Enter to open the RAID VOLUME INFO window.
  • Page 46 P15v Gen 3 and T15p Gen 3 User Guide...

  • Page 47: Chapter 6. Cru Replacement

    If you intend on installing a CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU.

  • Page 48: Replace A Cru

    2. Click Power Options, and then click Choose what the power buttons do on the left pane. 3. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable at the top. 4. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes. 5. Clear the Turn on fast startup check box, and then click Save changes. To disable the built-in battery: 1.
  • Page 49 2. Turn the computer over. Then, push the keyboard in the direction as shown to release the latches from the keyboard bezel. 3. Pivot the keyboard slightly upward as shown by arrow and then turn the keyboard over. 4. Put the keyboard on the palm rest as shown and detach the connectors. Then, remove the keyboard. Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
  • Page 50 Installation procedure Note: You might be instructed to slide the keyboard frame forward or backward in some of the following steps. In this case, ensure that you do not press or hold the keys while sliding the keyboard frame. Otherwise, the keyboard frame cannot be moved. 1.

  • Page 51: Base Cover Assembly

    3. Slide the keyboard in the direction as shown. Ensure that the latches are secured under the keyboard frame. 4. Turn the computer over. Then, tighten the screws to secure the keyboard. 5. Configure the keyboard language in UEFI BIOS: a.
  • Page 52 For access, do the following: 1. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery” on page 41. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables. 3. Close the computer display. 4.

  • Page 53: Wireless Wan Card (For Selected Models)

    The following information is only for the computer with user-installable modules. Ensure that you use only a Lenovo-authorized wireless module specifically tested for this computer model. Otherwise, the computer will generate an error-code beep sequence when you turn on the computer.

  • Page 54: Memory Module

    Memory module Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices and print the following instructions. Attention: Do not touch the contact edge of the memory module. Otherwise, the memory module might get damaged. For access, do the following: 1.

  • Page 55: M.2 Solid-State Drive And Its Bracket

    Removal procedure Installation procedure Notes: • You can install the memory in any slot. • Memory module replacement might cause memory retraining. For details, see “Detect memory retraining” on page 35. M.2 solid-state drive and its bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read and print the following instructions.
  • Page 56 • If your computer is installed with a hybrid solid-state drive (with Intel Optane™ memory), go to https:// to know the details on how to replace it. support.lenovo.com/docs/tg_ssd The M.2 solid-state drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data.
  • Page 57 Removal procedure Installation procedure Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
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  • Page 59: Chapter 7. Help And Support

    • From the Vantage app. See “Install a Windows operating system and drivers” Where can I get the latest device on page 36 and “Update UEFI BIOS” on page 35. drivers and UEFI BIOS? • Download from Lenovo Support Web site at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 60: Error Messages

    Error messages If you see a message that is not included in the following table, record the error message first, then shut down the computer and call Lenovo for help. See “Lenovo Customer Support Center” on page 58. Message Solution The computer turned off because the battery power is low.

  • Page 61: Beep Errors

    Beep errors Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black screen occurs with beeps from your computer. To decode the beep error with Lenovo SmartBeep technology: 1. Go to or scan the following QR Code.

  • Page 62: Self-Help Resources

    How to access? • https://www.lenovo.com/tips Troubleshooting and FAQ • https://forums.lenovo.com Accessibility information https://www.lenovo.com/accessibility • Use Lenovo recovery options. 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/ HowToCreateLenovoRecovery 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. • Use Windows recovery options. Reset or restore Windows 1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com...

  • Page 63: Windows Label

    In some cases, an earlier Windows version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windows Pro edition license downgrade rights. 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 Prepare the following before you contact Lenovo: 1.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Purchase Additional Services

    • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of programs For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that apply to your Lenovo hardware product, go to: •...
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  • Page 67 China only / for India only Further compliance information related to your product is available at https://www.lenovo.com/compliance Locate the UltraConnect wireless antennas Your computer has an UltraConnect™ wireless antenna system. You can enable wireless communication wherever you are. © Copyright Lenovo 2022...
  • Page 68 The following illustration shows the antenna locations on your computer: Wireless LAN antenna (main)* Wireless WAN antenna (main)* Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary)* Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary)* * for selected models Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Temperature •...
  • Page 69 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 70 Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. 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.

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