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* for selected models Webcam privacy shutter Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy. T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 User Guide...
Side Intel models ® USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4) power USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector connector Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 HDMI™ connector Audio connector Smart-card slot* Security-lock slot USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 * for selected models Chapter 1 Meet your computer...
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AMD models USB-C (USB 4) power connector USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) connector Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 HDMI connector Audio connector Smart-card slot* Security-lock slot USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 * for selected models T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 User Guide...
2. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed. Airplane mode When the Airplane mode is enabled, all wireless features are disabled. To enable or disable the Airplane mode: 1. Use the system menu drop down (top right) and choose Settings. 2.
Open Snipping Tool Toggle keyboard backlight (for selected models) Break operation Scroll contents Pause operation Send system request Enter sleep mode To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button. Go to beginning Go to end * for selected models 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.
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Use the TrackPoint pointing device 1. Pointing stick Use your index finger or middle finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard. The pointer on the screen moves accordingly but the pointing stick itself does not move.
Use the trackpad The entire trackpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse. Tap on the surface of the trackpad with one finger to perform the left-click action, with two fingers to perform the right-click action. Use the touch gestures Tap anywhere on the trackpad with one finger to select or open an item.
Use the multi-touch screen (for selected models) If your computer display supports the multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen with simple touch gestures. Note: Some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use. Tap once • From the Start menu: Open an app or item. •...
Move two fingers closer together Zoom out. Move two fingers farther apart Zoom in. Tips • Turn off the computer before cleaning the multi-touch screen. • Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the multi-touch screen.
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Note: If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display, only part of the screen can be displayed on the external display. T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 User Guide...
• Press Fn+H to switch to performance mode. Use the P-to-P 2.0 charging function The USB-C connector on the computer features the Lenovo-unique P-to-P 2.0 charging function. When no ac power is available, this feature enables one computer to supply power to another computer through a USB-C to USB-C cable.
Set the power plan ® For ENERGY STAR compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect when your computers have been idle for a specified duration: Table 1. Default power plan (when plugged into ac power) • Turn off the display: After 5 minutes •...
Purchase options Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to help expand the capabilities of your computer. Options include memory modules, storage devices, network cards, port replicators or docking stations, batteries, power adapters, keyboards, mice, and more.
Note: The slot supports cable locks that conform to the Kensington NanoSaver 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 Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) If your computer comes with a fingerprint reader, you can use it to enroll your fingerprints.
The system management password can also protect the system information stored in UEFI BIOS like a supervisor password, but it has lower authority by default. The system management password can be set through the UEFI BIOS menu or through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with the Lenovo client-management interface.
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu. 2. Select Security ➙ Password ➙ System Management Password Access Control. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you have set both the supervisor password and the system management password, the supervisor password overrides the system management password.
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. What to do if you forget your NVMe password If you forget your NVMe password (Single password) or both user and admin NVMe passwords (Dual password), Lenovo cannot reset your passwords or recover data from the storage drive.
• Go to and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen https://pcsupport.lenovo.com instructions to download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package. Note: During the UEFI BIOS update process, Memory Reference Code (MRC) change might cause memory retraining.
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.
2. Select Config ➙ Power. The Power submenu is displayed. 3. Select Disable Built-in Battery and press Enter. 4. Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window. The built-in battery is disabled and the computer turns off automatically. Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool. Replace a CRU Follow the replacement procedure to replace a CRU.
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Installation procedure for T14s Gen 3 Removal procedure for X13 Gen 3 Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
Installation procedure for X13 Gen 3 Troubleshooting If the computer does not start up after you reinstall the base cover assembly, disconnect the ac power adapter and then reconnect it to the computer. 2280 M.2 solid-state drive Prerequisite Before you start, read and print the following instructions.
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.
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Attention: Do not touch the contact edge of the wireless-WAN card. Otherwise, the wireless-WAN card might get damaged. For access, do the following: 1. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disable the built-in battery” on page 27. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables. 3.
• Type 3 Note: During installation, ensure that you connect the cables with different colors to the corresponding connectors on the card according to the illustrations above: the orange cable to the connector labeled ORANGE, the blue cable to the connector labeled BLUE, the white and grey cable to the connector labeled WHITE GREY, and the black and grey cable to the connector labeled BLACK GREY.
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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. Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
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 42. Message Solution The computer turned off because the battery power is low.
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.
The LLW also is preinstalled on the computer. To access the LLW, go to /opt/Lenovo If you cannot view the LLW either from the Web site or from your computer, contact your local Lenovo office or reseller to obtain a printed version of the LLW.
General Public License and/or the Lesser General Public License (or any other license requiring us to make a written offer to provide corresponding source code to you) from Lenovo for a period of three years without charge except for the cost of media, shipping, and handling, upon written request to Lenovo. This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this Device.
• 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.
• https://www.lenovo.com/warranty/llw_02 • https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warrantylookup 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 7 Help and support...
Certification-related information Table 2. Intel models Product name Compliance ID Machine type(s) ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 LTE1 TP00130C 21BR and 21BS ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 LTE2 ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 5G ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 LTE1...
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The following illustration shows the antenna locations on your computer: Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary) Wireless LAN antenna (main) Wireless WAN antenna (main, for selected models) Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary, for selected models) Wireless WAN antenna (MIMO 2, for selected models) Wireless WAN antenna (MIMO 1, for selected models) Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization)
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