LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5 (01) PDF Document

* for selected models

To protect your privacy, slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens on your LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5.

The actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on your LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5 will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below, 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.

USB-A Connectors (USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2)

These connectors allow you to connect USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.

USB-C Connectors (USB-C 3.2 Gen 1/2, Thunderbolt 3/4, USB 4)

Depending on the specific connector, it can:

• Charge USB-C compatible devices with an output voltage and current of 5 V and 3 A.

• Connect to an external display:

– USB-C to VGA: up to 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60 Hz

– USB-C to DP: up to 5120 x 2880 pixels, 60 Hz

• Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer functionality.

You can launch an application in one of two ways:

• Use the super key (with the Windows logo) or open the Activities menu on the top left and type in the name of the application you want to launch.

• Click the “show application” menu (For the Fedora operating system, you can see the menu after opening the Activities menu) on the lower left and type in the name of the application you want to launch.

Step 1. Click the system menu arrow on the top right. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.

Step 2. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.

When Airplane mode is enabled, all wireless features are disabled. To enable or disable the Airplane mode:

Step 1. Use the system menu drop down (top right) and choose Settings.

Step 2. Click the Wi-Fi option.

Step 3. Turn on or turn off the Airplane mode switch.

• Take pictures or record videos by using the Cheese application. The indicator next to the camera is on when the camera is in use.

• If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera-required feature from the app.

Note: IR function is currently limited in Linux. Make sure the regular camera mode is selected if you see gray lines.

The TrackPoint pointing device on your LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5 enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as pointing, clicking, and scrolling.

1. Pointing stick: Use your index finger or middle finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard. The pointer on the screen moves accordingly but the pointing stick itself does not move. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves.

2. Left-click button: Press to select or open an item.

3. Right-click button: Press to display a shortcut menu.

4. Middle button: Press and hold the dotted middle button while applying pressure to the pointing stick in the vertical or horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.

To replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap on your LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5, simply pull the old one off and press the new one into place. Ensure that the new cap has grooves.

Notes:

• When using two or more fingers, ensure that you position your fingers slightly apart.

• Some gestures are not available if the last action was done from the TrackPoint pointing device.

• Some gestures are only available when you are using certain apps.

• If the trackpad surface is stained with oil, turn off the computer first. Then, gently wipe the trackpad surface with a soft and lint-free cloth moistened with lukewarm water or computer cleaner.

If your LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5 has a multi-touch screen, you can navigate with these simple gestures:

Note: Some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use.

• Turn off the computer before cleaning the multi-touch screen.

• Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the multi-touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.

• The multi-touch screen is a glass panel covered with a plastic film. Do not apply pressure or place any metallic object on the screen, which might damage the touch panel or cause it to malfunction.

• Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.

• Regularly calibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy.

Step 1. Connect the external display to an appropriate video connector on your computer.

Step 2. Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.

Step 3. Turn on the external display.

If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click Display settings.

Press F7 or Fn + F7 and then select a display mode of your preference. You can also change the settings for both the computer display and the external display, such as defining the main display, resolution, and orientation, by right-clicking a blank area on the desktop and selecting Display settings.

Note: If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display, only part of the screen can be displayed on the external display.

The Intelligent Cooling feature on your LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5 enables your computer to work in three different modes. Your computer starts in balanced mode by default. To switch to the preferred mode, use the following key combinations:

• Power Saver mode (quietest fan speed): Press Fn+L

• Balanced mode (balanced performance and fan speed): Press Fn+M

• Performance mode (highest performance and normal fan speed): Press Fn+H

The USB-C connector on your LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5 features the Lenovo-unique P-to-P 2.0 charging function. This feature enables one computer to supply power to another computer through a USB-C to USB-C cable when no AC power is available. Before using the function, ensure that:

• The selected connectors support the P-to-P 2.0 charging function and power delivery function.

• Always On USB and Charge in Battery Mode are enabled in UEFI BIOS of both computers, so that the function works even when the computers are off or in hibernation mode.

To enable Always On USB and Charge in Battery Mode:

Step 1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu.

Step 2. Click Config → USB to enable Always On USB and Charge in Battery Mode.

Note: The actual charging speed varies depending 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.

For ENERGY STAR® compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect when your computer has been idle for a specified duration:

• Turn off the display: After 5 minutes

• Put the computer to sleep: After 20 minutes

To reset the power plan to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving:

Step 1. Click on the battery symbol in the system menu drop down box and select Power Settings.

Step 2. Choose or customize a power plan of your preference.

To connect a Bluetooth device like a keyboard, mouse, or smartphone, place the devices at most 10 meters (33 feet) from the computer.

Step 1. Turn on Bluetooth on the computer.

• Click the system menu drop down (top right) and choose Settings.

• Choose the Bluetooth menu and enable Bluetooth with the toggle button at the top.

Step 2. Any discoverable devices will be shown in the Devices list.

Step 3. Select a Bluetooth device, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Your device and computer will automatically connect the next time if they are in range of each other with Bluetooth turned on.

If your LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5 has an Nvidia card, you can enable the proprietary drivers for better performance.

Step 1. Launch the Software utility.

Step 2. From the top right selection box choose Software Repositories.

Step 3. Enable third party repositories.

Step 4. Enable RPM Fusion for Fedora → Nonfree → Nvidia Driver and close the Software Repositories window.

Step 5. Go to the updates tab and click on the curved arrow on the top left to refresh the software cache. Reboot the machine and launch the Software utility again.

Step 6. Select Add-ons on the bottom right and choose the Hardware Drivers tab.

Step 7. Select NVIDIA Linux Graphics Driver.

Step 8. Select Install and wait for the installation to complete. This can take a few minutes.

Step 9. Reboot and confirm Nvidia drivers are running using the nvidia-settings utility.

You can lock your LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5 to a desk, table, or other fixture using a compatible security cable lock. The slot supports cable locks that conform to the Kensington NanoSaver® lock standards using Cleat™ locking technology.

If your LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5 comes with a fingerprint reader, you can enroll your fingerprints to log in to the system.

Step 1. Go to the Lenovo support website and select the entry for your computer. Download the libfprint-tod-vendor driver package from the product support page. Make sure to check the README to confirm and get instructions on how to install the application. The installed driver is needed to enable the fingerprint reader to run under Linux.

Step 2. Open the system menu and then click Settings → Users → Fingerprint Login. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to finish the enrollment.

During the enrollment, the fingerprints are associated with the user password automatically. It is recommended that you enroll more than one fingerprint in case of any injuries to your fingers.

To ensure that the fingerprint reader on your LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5 works correctly, do not:

• Scratch the surface of the reader with anything hard or sharp.

• Use or touch the reader with a wet, dirty, wrinkled, or injured finger.

You can set several types of passwords in the UEFI BIOS to prevent unauthorized access to your LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5:

• Power-on password: If set, a window is displayed on the screen when you turn on the computer. You must enter the correct password to use the computer.

• Supervisor password: This protects the system information stored in UEFI BIOS. You must enter this password to change most system configuration options in UEFI BIOS. It overrides the power-on password.

• System management password: Similar to a supervisor password but with lower authority by default. Its authority can be customized through the UEFI BIOS menu. The supervisor password overrides this password.

• NVMe passwords: This prevents unauthorized access to the data on the storage drive. When set, you are prompted to type a correct password each time you try to access the storage drive. It can be a Single Password or a Dual Password (User + Admin).

Step 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.

Step 2. Select Security → Password by using the arrow keys.

Step 3. Select the password type. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to set, change, or remove a password.

You should record all your passwords and store them in a safe place.

If you have set a supervisor password and remember it:

Step 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1.

Step 2. Type the supervisor password to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.

Step 3. Select Security → Password → Power-On Password by using the arrow keys.

Step 4. Type the current supervisor password in the Enter Current Password field. Then, leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice.

Step 5. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter.

Step 6. Press F10 to save changes and exit the UEFI BIOS menu.

If you have not set a supervisor password, you will need to contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the power-on password removed.

If you forget your supervisor password, there is no service procedure to remove it. You must contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the system board replaced. A fee will be charged for parts and service.

If you forget your system management password but have set a supervisor password and remember it, you can remove the system management password by entering the UEFI BIOS menu with the supervisor password and clearing the system management password.

For models shipped with an NVMe M.2 solid-state drive, the drive features the Lenovo-unique PLP function to avoid data loss or damage. To check the type of your M.2 solid-state drive:

Step 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F10 to enter the Lenovo diagnostics window.

Step 2. On the TOOLS tab, select SYSTEM INFORMATION → STORAGE using the arrow keys.

Step 3. Locate the Device Type section to check the information.

You can navigate the UEFI BIOS interface by pressing the following keys:

Attention: The default configurations are already optimized. Improper change of the configurations might cause unexpected results.

To permanently change the startup sequence:

Step 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1.

Step 2. Select Startup → Boot. Then, press Enter. The default device order list is displayed.

Step 3. Set the startup sequence as desired.

Step 4. Press F10 to save the changes and exit.

To change the startup sequence temporarily:

Step 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F12.

Step 2. Select the device that you want the computer to start from and press Enter.

Step 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1.

Step 2. Select Date/Time and set the system date and time as desired.

Step 3. Press F10 to save changes and exit.

When you install a new program, device driver, or hardware component, you might need to update the UEFI BIOS. You can download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package by using the fwupdmgr or software utility to check LVFS for firmware updates.

Note: During the UEFI BIOS update process, Memory Reference Code (MRC) change might cause memory retraining. 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.

Before replacing any Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU), ensure that you disable Fast Startup first and then disable the built-in battery.

To disable Fast Startup:

Step 1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.

Step 2. Click Power Options, and then click Choose what the power buttons do on the left pane.

Step 3. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable at the top.

Step 4. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes.

Step 5. Clear the Turn on fast startup check box, and then click Save changes.

To disable the built-in battery:

Step 1. Restart your computer. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.

Step 2. Select Config → Power. The Power submenu is displayed.

Step 3. Select Disable Built-in Battery and press Enter.

Step 4. Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window. The built-in battery is disabled and the computer turns off automatically. Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool.

Before you start, read the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices.

Note: Do not remove the base cover assembly when your computer is connected to ac power. Otherwise, there might be a risk of short circuits.

For access, do the following:

Step 1. Disable the built-in battery.

Step 2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables.

Step 3. Close the computer display and turn over the computer.

Removal procedure:

Step 1. Loosen the screws that secure the base cover assembly.

Step 2. Pry up the latches in ascending alphabetical order (a to k) and remove the base cover assembly.

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.

Open the system menu drop down (top right) and click Settings.

From the system menu (top right) click the power icon, and then click Power Off.

Step 1. Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. Then, restart the computer.

Step 2. If step 1 does not work:

• For models with an emergency reset hole: Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole to cut off power supply temporarily. Then, restart the computer with ac power connected.

• For models without an emergency reset hole and with the built-in battery: Disconnect all power sources. Press and hold the power button for about seven seconds. Then, reconnect to ac power and restart the computer.

Step 1. Carefully unplug the ac power adapter and turn off the computer immediately. The more quickly you stop the current from passing through the computer the more likely you will reduce damage from short circuits.

Attention: Although you might lose some data or work by turning off the computer immediately, leaving the computer on might make your computer unusable.

Step 2. Do not try to drain out the liquid by turning over the computer. If your computer has keyboard drainage holes on the bottom, the liquid will be drained out through the holes.

Step 3. Wait until you are certain that all the liquid is dry before turning on your computer.

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

Step 1. Open the system menu, and then click Settings → Mouse & Touchpad.

Step 2. In the Touchpad section, turn off the Touchpad control.

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.

Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black screen occurs with beeps from your computer.

Step 1. Download the proper diagnostic app and install it on your smartphone.

Step 2. Run the diagnostic app and place the smartphone near the computer.

Step 3. Press Fn on your computer to emit the beep again. The diagnostic app decodes the beep error and shows possible solutions on the smartphone.

Note: Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or product documentation. Only use a Lenovo-authorized service provider to repair your product.

Prepare the following before you contact Lenovo:

1. Record the problem symptoms and details:

• What is the problem? Is it continuous or intermittent?

• Any error message or error code?

• What operating system are you using? Which version?

• Which software applications were running at the time of the problem?

• Can the problem be reproduced? If so, how?

2. Record the system information:

• Product name

• Machine type and serial number

Your LENOVO THINKPAD E14 GEN 5 has an UltraConnect™ wireless antenna system. The wireless LAN antennas are located at the top edge of the computer display.

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).

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)