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  • Page 1 T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3/T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Third Edition (September 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

    Detect memory retraining (for T14 Gen 3 Intel Lenovo apps ....models only) ....
  • Page 4 Windows label ....Appendix B. Notices and Call Lenovo ....trademarks ....77 Before you contact Lenovo .

  • 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.
  • Page 6 T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3/T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Chapter 1. Meet your computer ThinkPad T14 Gen 3, ThinkPad P14s Gen 3, ThinkPad T16 Gen 1, and ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 might be ® shipped with different microprocessors, namely Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Hereby Intel models and AMD models are used to distinguish computer models with different microprocessors.
  • Page 8 Description Description Item Item ® TrackPoint pointing stick RFID label NFC (near field communication) mark* Trackpad Speaker TrackPoint buttons Touch screen * for selected models for selected models of T14 Gen 3 T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3/T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1 User Guide...
  • Page 9 T16 Gen 1 and P16s Gen 1 Description Description Item Item Webcam privacy shutter* Infrared camera* / Camera* Power button or power button with Microphone* fingerprint reader ® TrackPoint pointing stick NFC (near field communication) mark* Trackpad TrackPoint buttons Speaker Touch screen Chapter 1 Meet your computer...
  • Page 10 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 TrackPoint pointing device” on page 16 • “Use the trackpad” on page 17 •...

  • Page 11: Side View

    Side view Intel models Description Description Item Item ® USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4) power Ethernet connector * connector USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector HDMI™ connector Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Audio connector Smart-card slot * USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Security-lock slot Chapter 1 Meet your computer...
  • Page 12 AMD models Description Description Item Item USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) power connector Ethernet connector * USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector HDMI connector Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Audio connector Smart-card slot * USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Security-lock slot Related topics •...

  • Page 13: Bottom View

    Bottom view T14 Gen 3 and P14s Gen 3 T16 Gen 1 and P16s Gen 1 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.
  • Page 14 temperatures can still be high enough to cause discomfort or harm to the user if directly touched for over one minute at a time. As such, it is recommended that users avoid prolonged direct contact with the bottom of the computer. T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3/T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1 User Guide...

  • Page 15: Rear View

    Rear view Nano-SIM-card tray * Related topics • “Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page 13 Chapter 1 Meet your computer...

  • Page 16: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com and search by product. Specification Description Computer color Black or silver • For Intel models: – Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module (SODIMM)*, up to 32 GB Memory –...

  • Page 17: Usb Specifications

    • Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer • USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https:// www.lenovo.com/accessories • USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector • USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector • USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector...
  • Page 18 T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3/T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1 User Guide...

  • Page 19: 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 and wireless-WAN-card bracket (for selected models)” on page 56. Notes: © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 20: Turn On The Airplane Mode

    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 Key / Key combination Function Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function of F1–F12 function keys.
  • Page 21 Key / Key combination Function Decrease volume Increase volume Enable / disable microphones Darken display Brighten display Manage external displays Enable / disable airplane mode Open / collapse notification center ® Answer incoming calls on Microsoft Teams Decline incoming calls on Microsoft Teams Customize the function of this key on the Vantage app Open calculator (for T16 Gen 1 and P16s Gen 1 only) Enter sleep mode (for T16 Gen 1 and P16s Gen 1 only)

  • Page 22: Use The Trackpoint Pointing Device

    Key / Key combination Function 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 23: Use The Trackpad

    Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap Note: Ensure that the new cap has grooves Use the trackpad You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse. Use the trackpad Description Description Item Item Right-click zone Left-click zone...

  • Page 24: 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 25 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 26: 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 27 Supported resolution The following table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display. Connect the external display to Supported resolution USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector (for Intel models) Up to 5K / 60 Hz USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector (for AMD models) Up to 5K / 60 Hz Up to 4K / 60 Hz HDMI™...
  • Page 28 You can change the settings for both the computer display and the external display. For example, you can define which one is the main display and which one is the secondary display. You also can change the resolution and orientation. T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3/T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1 User Guide...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31 Note: If your computer comes with an ePrivacy screen, it can work with Glance to achieve better privacy protection. For details, go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/videos/vid500144 • 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 32: 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 33: Intelligent Cooling Feature (Intel Models Of T14 Gen 3 And T16 Gen 1)

    • To disable or enable ultra-performance mode (for models with discrete GPU only), go to https:// and download corresponding exe files from product page. You can also use the exe pcsupport.lenovo.com files to restore the default settings. For models with Windows 10 Intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Power Slider.

  • Page 34: Intelligent Cooling Feature (Intel Models Of P16S Gen 1 And P14S Gen 3)

    • To disable or enable ultra-performance mode (for models with discrete GPU only), go to https:// and download corresponding exe files from product page. You can also use the exe pcsupport.lenovo.com files to restore the default settings. For models with Windows 10 Intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows power slider bar.

  • Page 35: Intelligent Cooling Feature For Amd Models

    Do the following to select a preferred mode: 1. Click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area. 2. Move the slider to the left or right to select a preferred mode. • Eco mode: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are lowered to get your computer cooler, quieter, and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life.

  • Page 36: Manage Power

    For T14 Gen 3 and T16 Gen 1: • Eco mode: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are lowered to get your computer cooler, quieter, and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life. • Balanced mode: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are balanced. •...

  • Page 37: Check The Battery Status

    Note: Some models may not ship with ac adapters or power cords. Use only the certified adapters and power cords provided by Lenovo that comply with the requirements of relevant national standards to charge the product. It is recommended to use the Lenovo qualified adapters. You can refer to https:// www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/eu-doc...

  • Page 38: Change The Power Settings

    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 39: Transfer Data

    1. Right-click the battery status icon and select Power Options. 2. Choose or customize a power plan of your preference. To reset the power button function: 1. Right-click the battery status icon and select Power Options ➙ Change what the power buttons do. 2.

  • Page 40: Use A Smart Card (For Selected Models)

    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 41: Chapter 4. Secure Your Computer And Information

    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 Log in with your fingerprint The fingerprint reader is integrated with the power button.

  • Page 42: Log In With Your Face Id (For Selected Models)

    Maintenance tips: • Do not scratch the surface of the reader with anything hard. • Do not use or touch the reader with a wet, dirty, wrinkled, or injured finger. Log in with your face ID (for selected models) For models come with a webcam privacy shutter, slide the webcam privacy shutter to uncover the camera lens before using the Windows Hello face recognition.

  • Page 43: Protect Data Against Power Loss (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 44: Set, Change, And Remove A Password

    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. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu. 2.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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.

  • Page 47: 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 48 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 49: Detect Memory Retraining (For T14 Gen 3 Intel Models Only)

    • 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.

  • Page 50: Fido (Fast Identity Online) Authentication

    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 FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication Your computer supports FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication feature. This feature works as an alternative to password-based authentication to achieve passwordless authentication.
  • Page 51 Microsoft constantly makes updates to the Windows operating system. Before installing a particular Windows version, check the compatibility list for the Windows version. For details, go to https:// support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/windows-support Attention: • It is recommended that you update your operating system through official channels. Any unofficial update might cause security risks.
  • Page 52 T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3/T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1 User Guide...

  • Page 53: 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 54: Replace A Cru

    1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons. 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.
  • Page 55 T16 Gen 1 and P16s Gen 1 Installation procedure T14 Gen 3 and P14s Gen 3 Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
  • Page 56 Reinstall the screws in alphabetic order (a to g). T16 Gen 1 and P16s Gen 1 T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3/T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1 User Guide...

  • Page 57: Keyboard

    Reinstall the screws in alphabetic order (a to h). 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. Keyboard Prerequisite Before you start, read and print the following instructions.
  • Page 58 Removal 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 59 3. Pivot the keyboard slightly upward and then turn over the keyboard 4. Put the keyboard on the palm rest as shown and detach the connectors. Then, remove the keyboard. Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
  • Page 60 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 61 4. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard. • For T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3 • For T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1 Chapter 6 CRU replacement...

  • Page 62: Wireless Wan Card And Wireless-Wan-Card Bracket (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 63: Memory Module (For Intel Models Only)

    Installation procedure Note: When you install the wireless WAN card, ensure that you connect the blue cable to connector AUX and the orange cable to connector MAIN. Memory module (for Intel models only) Prerequisite Before you start, read and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Attention: Do not touch the contact edge of the memory module.

  • Page 64: Solid-State Drive And M.2 Solid-State Drive Bracket (For Intel Models Only)

    For access, do the following: 1. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery” on page 47. 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables. 3. Close the computer display and turn the computer over. 4.
  • Page 65 • If you replace a M.2 solid-state drive, you might need to install a new operating system. For details on how to install a new operating system, see “Install a Windows operating system and drivers” on page 44. • If your computer is installed with the color profiles, you need to reinstall the color profiles after installing a new operating system, see “Use the factory color calibration feature (for selected models)”...

  • Page 66: Solid-State Drive And M.2 Solid-State Drive Bracket (For Amd Models Only)

    M.2 solid-state drive and M.2 solid-state drive bracket (for AMD models only) Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices and print the following instructions. Attention: • If you replace a M.2 solid-state drive, you might need to install a new operating system. For details on how to install a new operating system, see “Install a Windows operating system and drivers”...
  • Page 67 3. Close the computer display and turn the computer over. 4. Remove the base cover assembly. See “Base cover assembly” on page 48. Removal procedure Type 1 Type 2 Remove the screw and remove the M.2 solid-state drive bracket, and then remove the M.2 solid-state drive. Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
  • Page 68 T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3/T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1 User Guide...

  • Page 69: 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 44 and “Update UEFI BIOS” on page 43. drivers and UEFI BIOS? • Download from Lenovo Support Web site at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com © Copyright Lenovo 2022...

  • Page 70: 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 68. Message Solution The computer turned off because the battery power is low.

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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: •...
  • Page 76 T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3/T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1 User Guide...

  • Page 77: Appendix A. Compliance Information

    • ThinkPad T16 Gen 1: 21BW and 21BV ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 LTE2 • TP00136A7 ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 • ThinkPad P16s Gen 1: 21BU and 21BT • TP00136A8 ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 LTE1 ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 LTE2 • TP00136A9 •...
  • Page 78 • TP00136B5 • TP00136B6 • TP00136B • TP00136B0 ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 21CK and 21CL ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 LTE1 • TP00136B1 • TP00136B2 for mainland China only for India only Further compliance information related to your product is available at https://www.lenovo.com/compliance...
  • Page 79 The following illustration shows the antenna locations on your computer: T14 Gen 3 and P14s Gen 3 Wireless LAN antenna (main), for black models Wireless LAN antenna (main), for silver models Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary), for silver models Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary), for black models Wireless WAN antenna (main) Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary) Appendix A.
  • Page 80 T16 Gen 1 and P16s Gen 1 Wireless LAN antenna (main), for black models Wireless LAN antenna (main), for silver models Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary), for silver models Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary), for black models Wireless WAN antenna (main) Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary) Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft)
  • Page 81 Note: When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F). Relative humidity • Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F) • Storage and transportation: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F) Appendix A. Compliance information...
  • Page 82 T14 Gen 3/P14s Gen 3/T16 Gen 1/P16s Gen 1 User Guide...

  • Page 83: 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 84 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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