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  • Page 1 ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Generic Safety and Compliance Notices First Edition (April 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

    Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 23 Update UEFI BIOS ... . Lenovo apps ....Cloud bare metal recovery (for selected Lenovo Commercial Vantage .
  • Page 4 Appendix A. Compliance Before you contact Lenovo ..information ....59 Lenovo Customer Support Center ..

  • 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer

    Front view Description Description Item Item Microphone Infrared camera / Camera Webcam privacy shutter Touch screen Power button / Power button with ® TrackPoint pointing stick fingerprint reader NFC (near field communication) mark Trackpad Speaker TrackPoint buttons © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 8 * 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. Related topics • “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 14 • “Use the trackpad” on page 16 •...

  • Page 9: Side View

    Side view Intel models Description Description Item Item ® USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4) power USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector connector Always On USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector HDMI™ connector Audio connector Smart-card slot Security-lock slot USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector * for selected models Chapter 1 Meet your computer...
  • Page 10 AMD models Description Description Item Item USB-C (USB 4) power connector USB-C (USB 4) connector Always On USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector HDMI connector Audio connector Smart-card slot Security-lock slot USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector * for selected models 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 11 USB device Data rate (Gbit/s) Thunderbolt 3 Thunderbolt 4 Related topics • “USB specifications” on page 8 • “Connect to an external display” on page 19 • “Charge the computer” on page 26 • “Use a smart card (for selected models)” on page 29 •...

  • Page 12: Bottom View

    Bottom view 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 13: Rear View

    Rear view Nano-SIM-card tray* * for selected models Related topic “Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page 12 Chapter 1 Meet your computer...

  • Page 14: Features And Specifications

    • TUV Eye Safe* • Face authentication* • Lock on leave function* • Fingerprint reader* (integrated in power button) Security features • Lenovo View Privacy Guard* • Lenovo View Privacy Alert* • ePrivacy panel* • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)* • Bluetooth •...
  • Page 15 • 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:// • USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector www.lenovo.com/accessories • USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector • USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector • USB-C (USB 4) connector Chapter 1...
  • Page 16 ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer

    Connect to the wired Ethernet To connect your computer to a local network, you need a Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter. Lenovo USB- C to Ethernet Adapter is available as an option and shipped with some computer models. You can purchase one from Lenovo at https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.

  • Page 18: Connect To A Cellular Network (For Selected Models)

    Connect to a cellular network (for selected models) To connect a 4G or 5G cellular data network, you must have a wireless wide area network (WWAN) card and a nano-SIM card installed. The nano-SIM card might come with your computer by countries or regions. If no nano-SIM card is shipped, you will need to purchase one from authorized service carriers.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Use The Trackpoint Pointing Device

    Key / Key combination Function Open Magnifier Open Snipping Tool Toggle keyboard backlight (for selected models) Break operation Pause operation Scroll contents Send system request 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...
  • Page 21 Use the TrackPoint pointing device TrackPoint pointing stick Use your finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard. The pointer on the screen moves accordingly. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves. TrackPoint buttons The left-click button and right-click button correspond to the left and right buttons on a traditional mouse.

  • Page 22: Use The Trackpad

    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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 25: 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 26 Supported resolution The following table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display. Table 1. Intel models Connect the external display to Supported resolution USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connectors Up to 5K / 60 Hz Up to 4K / 60 Hz HDMI connector Table 2.
  • Page 27 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. For example, you can define which one is the main display and which one is the secondary display.
  • Page 28 ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer

    This section provides introduction to Lenovo apps. Lenovo Commercial Vantage The Lenovo Commercial Vantage app (hereafter referred to as Vantage app) is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.
  • Page 30 • Collaboration – Background Removal: Conceal the background during a video call to keep the focus on you. – Auto-framing: Automatically keep your face centered in the video call when you move around. • Privacy – Privacy Alert: An alert icon appears on your computer screen when a shoulder surfer appears behind you.

  • Page 31: Intelligent Cooling

    Notes: • The available features vary depending on the computer model. • The Lenovo View app periodically updates features to improve your camera and video call experience. The feature description might be different from that on your actual user interface.

  • Page 32: Manage Power

    • Eco mode: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are lowered to get your computer quieter and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life. • Balanced mode: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are balanced. • Performance mode: The performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature and fan speed. on ac power on battery power For models with Windows 11...
  • Page 33 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 34: Change The Power Settings

    Note: The actual charging speed of your computer depends on many factors, such as the remaining battery power of the computers, the wattage of the ac power adapter, and whether you are using the computers. Change the power settings ® For ENERGY STAR compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect by default when your computer is on ac power and has been idle for a specified duration:...

  • Page 35: Set Up An Nfc Connection (For Selected Models)

    Set up an NFC connection (for selected models) If your computer supports NFC, you will see an NFC mark or label around the trackpad area. To turn on NFC: 1. Type Airplane mode in the Windows search box and then press Enter. 2.

  • Page 36: Accessories

    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 37: 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 (for selected models) The fingerprint reader is integrated with the power button.

  • Page 38: Log In With Your Face Id (For Selected Models)

    Maintenance tips: • Do not scratch the surface of the reader with anything hard or sharp. • 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: Fido (Fast Identity Online) Authentication

    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. This feature only works when a power-on password is set in UEFI BIOS and the FIDO2 USB device is registered in ThinkShield™...
  • Page 43 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. 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
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  • Page 45: 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 2023...

  • Page 46: Detect Memory Retraining (For Intel Models Only)

    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 47: Customize Bios Defaults

    • Total Memory Encryption setting change in UEFI BIOS • Memory Reference Code (MRC) change when UEFI BIOS update When memory retraining occurs, the screen might be blank. You might see the LED indicators on Esc, F1, and F4 blinking sequentially to indicate the progress. Do not press the power button to interrupt the process. Wait a few minutes until the logo screen is displayed.

  • Page 48: Recover The Uefi Bios

    • 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, MRC change might cause memory retraining. Memory retraining is a process to initialize the memory module and run diagnostic tests for the memory module in your computer.

  • Page 49: Install A Windows Operating System And Drivers

    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 50 • Go to and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen https://pcsupport.lenovo.com instructions to download and install necessary drivers and software. ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 User Guide...

  • Page 51: 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 52: Replace A Cru

    3. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable at the top. 4. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes. 5. Clear the Turn on fast startup check box, and then click Save changes. To disable the built-in battery: 1.

  • Page 53: Solid-State Drive And M.2 Solid-State Drive Bracket (For Selected Models)

    Installation procedure 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. M.2 solid-state drive and M.2 solid-state drive bracket (for selected models) Prerequisite Before you start, read and print the following instructions.

  • Page 54: 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 55 Prerequisite Before you start, read and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices 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.
  • Page 56 • Type 2 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.

  • Page 57: Chapter 7. Help And Support

    3. Wait until you are certain that all the liquid is dry before turning on your computer. How do I enter the UEFI BIOS Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the menu? UEFI BIOS menu. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 58 Where can I get the latest device on page 43 and “Update UEFI BIOS” on page 42. drivers and UEFI BIOS? • Download from Lenovo Support Web site at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com To run LCD Self-Test: 1. Ensure that the computer is connected to the ac power adapter.

  • Page 59: 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 57. Message Solution The computer turned off because the battery power is low.

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 65: Appendix A. Compliance Information

    China only Further compliance information related to your product is available at https://www.lenovo.com/compliance Locate the UltraConnect wireless antennas Your computer has an UltraConnect™ wireless antenna system. You can enable wireless communication wherever you are. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 66 Depending on different models, 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) ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 User Guide...
  • Page 67 Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Temperature • Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) • Storage and transportation in original shipping packaging: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) • Storage without packaging: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F) Note: When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).
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  • Page 69: 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 70 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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