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  • Page 1 ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Generic Safety and Compliance Notices 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

    Chapter 6. CRU replacement ..37 Lenovo apps ....CRU list ....
  • Page 4 ....57 trademarks ....59 ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 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 Infrared (IR) camera* / Camera* Webcam privacy shutter* Microphone* Touch screen* ® TrackPoint pointing stick Power button Fingerprint reader Trackpad Speaker TrackPoint buttons * for selected models © Copyright Lenovo 2021...
  • Page 8 • “Use the touch screen (for selected models)” on page 14 • “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 12 • “Log in with your fingerprint” on page 27 • “Use the trackpad” on page 13 ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...

  • Page 9: Side View

    Side view ® USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4) connector Power connector Smart card reader* Audio connector SD card reader USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Ethernet connector Security-lock slot * for selected models HDMI connector The HDMI connector on your computer supports the HDMI 2.1 standard by default. If you connect an external display to your computer through the HDMI connector with an uncertified HDMI cable, the external display might not work.
  • Page 10 • “Connect to the wired Ethernet” on page 9 • “Lock the computer” on page 27 ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...

  • Page 11: Bottom View

    Bottom view 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: Specifications

    Related topic “Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page 9 Specifications For detailed specifications of your computer, go to https://psref.lenovo.com and search by product. Two slots, Double data rate 4 (DDR4) small outline dual in-line memory module Memory...
  • Page 13 • 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 Statement on USB transfer rate Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file...
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  • 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 39. Notes: © Copyright Lenovo 2021...

  • Page 16: 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 ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...
  • Page 17 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 Manage external displays...

  • Page 18: Use The Trackpoint Pointing Device

    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. ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...

  • Page 19: Use The Trackpad

    Disable the TrackPoint pointing device The TrackPoint pointing device is active by default. To disable the device: 1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Mouse. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to disable TrackPoint. 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.

  • Page 20: Use The 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 when you are using certain apps. ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...
  • Page 21 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 Swipe from the right: open action center Swipe from the left: view all open windows Drag Swipe downwards shortly: show title bar Swipe downwards: close the current app Chapter 2...

  • Page 22: Connect To An External Display

    Connect to a wireless display ® To use a wireless display, ensure that both your computer and the external display support the Miracast feature. Press and then select a wireless display to connect with. ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...
  • Page 23 Set the display mode Press and then select a display mode of your preference. Change display settings 1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select display settings. 2. Select the display that you want to configure and change display settings of your preference. You can change the settings for both the computer display and the external display.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    The description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface. Lenovo Quick Clean Depending on the model, your computer might support the Lenovo Quick Clean feature. The preinstalled Lenovo Quick Clean enables you to temporarily disable the keyboard, screen, trackpad, and TrackPoint pointing device for cleaning.
  • Page 26 – 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. ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...
  • Page 27 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 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: Use The Intelligent Cooling Feature

    Use the Intelligent Cooling feature The Intelligent Cooling feature enables your computer to work in the following modes: Quiet mode: the quietest fan noise Balanced mode: balanced performance and fan noise Performance mode: better performance and normal fan noise Ultra-performance mode: the best performance and louder fan noise on battery power on ac power To select the preferred mode:...

  • Page 30: Charge The Computer

    Transfer data Quickly share your files using the built-in Bluetooth among devices with the same features. You also can insert an SD card or a smart card to transfer data. ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...

  • Page 31: Set Up A Bluetooth Connection

    3. Press the card and remove it from your computer. Store the card safely for future use. 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 32 To shop at Lenovo, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...

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

    Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock. Note: 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

    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 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: Chapter 5. Configure Advanced Settings

    2. Select the device that you want the computer to start from and press Enter. Update UEFI BIOS When you install a new program, device driver, or hardware component, you might need to update UEFI BIOS. © Copyright Lenovo 2021...

  • Page 38: Raid

    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. ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...

  • Page 39: Create Raid Volumes

    The Intel (R) Rapid Storage Technology window opens and the following options are displayed: • Create RAID Volume: Create a RAID volume. If no internal storage drives can be used, this option is not available. • RAID Volumes: Confirm the information of the created RAID volumes. •...

  • Page 40: Rebuild Raid 1 Volumes

    Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu. b. Select Security ➙ Security Chip and press Enter. The Security Chip submenu opens. ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...
  • Page 41 • Open the Vantage app to check the available update packages. Select the update packages you want, and then follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the packages. • Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install necessary drivers and software.
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  • Page 43: 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 44: Replace A Cru

    3. Remove the nano-SIM-card tray if your computer comes with one. See “Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page 9. 4. Turn over the computer. ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...

  • Page 45: 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 46 5. Remove the base cover assembly. See “Base cover assembly” on page 38. Removal procedure Installation procedure Plug the orange cable into the M connector and the blue cable into the D/G connector. ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...

  • Page 47: 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 48: M.2 Solid-State Drive

    • Do not make the M.2 solid-state drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the M.2 solid-state drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks. ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...
  • Page 49 Your computer has two M.2-solid-state-drive slots. When you configure the M.2-solid-state-drive slot in the UEFI BIOS menu, ensure that you select the correct menu item. If your computer is installed with only one M.2 solid-state drive, ensure that the M.2 solid-state drive is installed into slot •...

  • Page 50: Coin-Cell Battery

    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. Loosen the screw that secures the keyboard. ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...
  • Page 51 2. 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 over the keyboard Chapter 6 CRU replacement...
  • Page 52 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. Attach the connectors, and then turn over the keyboard. ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...
  • Page 53 2. Insert the keyboard into the keyboard bezel as shown. Ensure that the top edge of the keyboard (the edge that is close to the display) is under the keyboard bezel. 3. Slide the keyboard in the direction as shown. Ensure that the latches are secured under the keyboard frame.
  • Page 54 5. Configure the keyboard language in UEFI BIOS: a. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See “Enter the UEFI BIOS menu” on page 31. b. Click Config ➙ Keyboard/Mouse ➙ Keyboard Layout, and then select your keyboard language. ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...

  • Page 55: 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 34 and “Update UEFI BIOS” on page 31. drivers and UEFI BIOS? • Download from Lenovo Support Web site at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com © Copyright Lenovo 2021...

  • Page 56: 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 54. Message Solution The computer turned off because the battery power is low.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Self-Help Resources

    . Then, follow the on- • Generic Safety and Compliance Notices screen instructions to filter out the documentation you • Setup Guide want. • This User Guide • Regulatory Notice ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62 ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...
  • Page 63 • ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 • TP00119C0 • ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 LTE (for mainland China only) • ThinkPad P15v Gen 2: 21A9 and 21AA • TP00119C1 • ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 • ThinkPad T15p Gen 2: 21A7 and 21A8 •...
  • Page 64 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) ThinkPad P15v Gen 2 and T15p Gen 2 User Guide...
  • Page 65 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 66 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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