Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 User Manual

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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 3

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  • Page 1 User Guide Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 3 and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 3...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (July 2021) © Copyright Lenovo 2021. 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 ..Multi-touch gestures for touch-enabled Call Lenovo ....screens ....
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  • Page 5: About This Guide

    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 14 G3 ACL 21A2 ThinkBook 14 G3 ITL 21A3...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Note: The camera cover helps you better protect your privacy. 4. Camera light If the light is on, the camera is in use. 5. Screen Display text, graphics, and videos. Selected models support multi- touch function. © Copyright Lenovo 2021...
  • Page 8: Base

    Base Figure 2. Base view—ThinkBook 14 G3 ITL and ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL Figure 3. Base view—ThinkBook 15 G3 ITL and ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL User Guide...
  • Page 9 1. Wireless antennas Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless LAN (local area network) and Bluetooth module. Notes: • The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer. • If the location of the antennas is close to the user’s body (< 20 cm), you can find the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values in the Setup Guide that comes with your computer.
  • Page 10: 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 within that software. 6. Combo audio jack Connect to headphones or headsets with a 3.5 mm (0.14 inch), 4-pole...
  • Page 11 7. 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. 8. Battery light Indicate the battery capacity of the computer. •...
  • Page 12: Right

    Right Figure 5. Right view 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 to a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.
  • Page 13: Bottom

    Bottom Figure 6. Bottom view—ThinkBook 14 G3 ITL and ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL Figure 7. Bottom view—ThinkBook 15 G3 ITL and ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL 1. Ventilation slots (inlet) Maintain the incoming airflow to dissipate internal heat. Note: Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat. 2.
  • Page 14: Features And Specifications

    Features and specifications Dimensions • ThinkBook 14 G3 ITL and ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL – Width: 323.9 mm (12.75 inches) – Depth: 218 mm (8.58 inches) – Thickness: 17.9 mm (0.70 inches) • ThinkBook 15 G3 ITL and ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL –...
  • Page 15 Screen • Size – ThinkBook 14 G3 ITL and ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL: 355.60 mm (14 inches) – ThinkBook 15 G3 ITL and ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL: 396.24 mm (15.6 inches) • Display resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels (FHD model) Keyboard •...
  • Page 16: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Note: The battery capacity is the typical or average capacity as measured in a specific test environment. Capacities measured in other environments may differ but are no lower than the rated capacity (see product label). Statement on USB transfer rate Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed...
  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    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.
  • Page 18: Windows Help Information

    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.
  • Page 19: Interact With Your Computer

    • Supported on select versions of Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams. • Install Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams manually. Open the Windows Calculator app. Open Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or an app launch bar. Open the Windows snipping tool. Play or pause playback of media.
  • Page 20: Numeric Keypad

    + ESC. Numeric keypad Some Lenovo computers includes a dedicated numeric keypad on the far right of the keyboard. The keypad is used for entering numbers and operators quickly. Press the NumLock key to enable or disable the numeric keypad.
  • Page 21 Gesture Function Zooming out Pinch Zooming in Spread Viewing all open apps Tap from the left edge Displaying the Action Center of Windows Tap and hold Chapter 2 Get started with your computer...
  • Page 22 User Guide...
  • Page 23: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F). Note: You can check the battery temperature in Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager. To maximize the life of the battery, once the battery is fully charged, it must discharge to 94% or lower before it will be allowed to recharge again.
  • Page 24: Set Performance Mode

    Follow on-screen instructions to change the order of devices under Boot Priority Order. Note: You can also change startup sequence temporarily without opening the setup utility. To do so, start the computer. When the Lenovo logo appears, press F12 (or Fn + F12) repeatedly. User Guide...
  • Page 25: Change Hotkey Mode

    Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled. Select Exit ➙ Exit Saving Changes. Step 4. Enable or disable always-on For some Lenovo computers with always-on connectors, the always-on function can be enabled or disabled in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 26: Set Administrator Password

    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 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

    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...
  • Page 30: 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 31: Crus For Your Product Model

    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.
  • Page 32: Purchase Additional Services

    • 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 33: Appendix A. 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 34 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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