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  • Page 1 User Guide Lenovo K14 Gen 2...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (August 2023) © Copyright Lenovo 2023. 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

    CRUs for your product model ..Gesture Controls (Touch screen/Touchpad) . . Call Lenovo ....Super Resolution ... .
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  • 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) K14 G2 IRU K14 G2 IRU 1 K14 G2 IRU 2...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    7. Wireless antennas Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless local area network (LAN) and Bluetooth module. Note: The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. * For selected models © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 8: Base

    Base 1. Power light • On: the computer is turned on. • Off: the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode. • Blinking: the computer is in sleep mode. 2. Power button / Fingerprint reader* • Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer into sleep mode.
  • Page 9: Left

    The always-on (always-on) function can be turned on or off in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Note: If Lenovo Vantage is pre-installed on your computer, you can also set always-on function from within that software. ™...
  • Page 10: Right

    Right 1. SD card slot Insert an SD card or a MultiMediaCard (MMC) into the slot for data transfer or storage. 2. USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer. 3.
  • Page 11: Bottom

    Bottom 1. Ventilation slots (inlet) Maintain the incoming airflow to dissipate internal heat. Attention: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer may overheat. 2. Speakers Produce sound. 3. Novo button hole 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 menu, or the Windows startup options screen.
  • Page 12: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications Dimensions • Width: 312 mm (12.3 inches) • Depth: 224 mm (8.8 inches) • Thickness – Thinnest: 17.9 mm (0.7 inches) – Thickest: 19.9 mm (0.8 inches) ac power adapter • Input: 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz •...
  • Page 13: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Connectors and slots • Combo audio jack • RJ45 connector • USB Type-A connector × 2 (one connector with Always-On function) – Supports power output up to 4.5 W (5 V, 0.9 A) – For USB Type-A connector with Always-On function: Supports power output up to 7.5 W (5 V, 1.5 A) •...
  • Page 14: Operating Environment

    Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Temperature • At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft) – Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) – Storage: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F) • At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft) –...
  • Page 15: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    Night light temperature screen. Note: Selected Lenovo computers are low blue light certified using night light mode and color temperature settings available in the pre-installed operating system. These computers are tested with night light turned on and color temperature set to 48 or greater.
  • Page 16: Windows Help Information

    To open it, type its name in the Windows Search box and select the matched result. If none 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.
  • Page 17: Open The Novo Button Menu

    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 18: Dual-Function Keys Without Printed Icons

    Figure 2. Locations of the FnLock key and the Fn key A Lenovo keyboard usually contains hotkeys in the top row. These hotkeys share keys with the function keys (F1–F12) and other keys. For these dual-function keys, the icons or characters denoting the primary functions are printed on top of the icons and characters denoting the secondary functions.
  • Page 19: Touch Operations Supported By Windows (For Selected Models)

    Touch operations supported by Windows (for selected models) For computers with a touch-enabled screen, you can touch the screen directly with your fingers and interact with your computer in a more natural way. The following table lists frequently used touch operations that are supported by the Windows operating system.
  • Page 20 Touch operation Used for Opening the notification center Swipe in from the right edge The Windows operating system also supports 3- and 4-finger gestures on the screen and the touchpad. You can set them up in Settings ➙ Bluetooth & devices. User Guide...
  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    It works especially well in cases where the source video has a poor resolution. For most players, Super Resolution can be enabled or disabled in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine, but for some specific players, you might need to enable this feature manually.
  • Page 22 You can charge the battery any time you want. The battery packs of Lenovo computers support multiple charging modes that are suitable for different power usage habits. You can switch the battery’s active charging mode in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine.
  • Page 23: Set Power Button Behavior

    You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo Smart Engine, 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 24: Change Settings In 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 BIOS/UEFI Setup. Select boot devices Normally, the computer starts to a boot manager loaded from the secondary storage device of the computer.
  • Page 25: Enable Or Disable Always-On

    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.
  • Page 26: Change Or Remove Administrator Password

    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.
  • Page 27: Set Hard Disk 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.
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  • Page 29: 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 30 3. Click Troubleshoot & Diagnose ➙ Custom Troubleshooting ➙ Operating System Diagnostics and then follow the on-screen instructions. Use Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine to: • Download and install the latest drivers and firmware. Use Windows Search.
  • Page 31: 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 return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU;...
  • Page 32: 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 33: 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. Chapter 4 Help and support...
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  • Page 35: 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 36 Table 6. 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) Note: Hotkey functions may change if the associated app or the Windows operating system is updated.
  • Page 37: 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 38 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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