LENOVO THINKPAD E16 GEN 6 (02) PDF Document

To protect your privacy, slide the webcam privacy shutter on your LENOVO THINKPAD E16 GEN 6 to cover or uncover the camera lens.

* for selected models

Follow these instructions to turn on your LENOVO THINKPAD E16 GEN 6:

Step 1. Connect the power cord to the ac power adapter.

Step 2. Connect the power adapter to your computer.

Step 3. Plug the power cord into the ac power.

Step 4. Press the power button to turn on your computer.

Note: It is recommended to fully charge the computer when using it for the first time. Click the battery status icon at the bottom right of your desktop to check the battery status.

Before exploring your LENOVO THINKPAD E16 GEN 6, you need to complete the operating system setup. The setup includes but is not limited to:

• Select the country or region.

• Connect to an available network.

• Accept the license agreement.

• Create a Microsoft account or log in with your Microsoft account.

• Set up your password, fingerprint, or facial recognition as preferred.

• Customize your experience.

To complete the setup:

Step 1. Connect the computer to the ac power and turn it on.

Step 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operating system setup.

Note: Do not turn off your computer and ensure it is connected to the ac power during the whole process.

Click the network icon on the bottom right of your display to connect to an available network. Provide required information, if needed.

Note: The wireless LAN module on your computer might support different standards. For some countries or regions, use of 802.11ax might be disabled according to local regulations.

When you need to turn on Airplane mode, such as when boarding an airplane, all wireless features are turned off automatically. Click the network icon on the bottom right of your display to turn on Airplane mode. You can enable Wi-Fi networks in this mode according to your actual needs.

The TrackPoint pointing device allows you to perform pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions.

• **TrackPoint pointing stick:** Use your finger to apply pressure to the red cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard. The on-screen pointer moves accordingly. The more pressure you apply, the faster the pointer moves.

• **TrackPoint Three Buttons:** The left and right buttons correspond to the left and right buttons on a traditional mouse. To scroll, press and hold the center button while applying pressure to the pointing stick in a vertical or horizontal direction.

• **Zoom:** Press Ctrl+TrackPoint center button+TrackPoint pointing stick at the same time to zoom in or out.

To change the TrackPoint settings:

Step 1. Type “Mouse settings” in the Windows search box and then press Enter.

Step 2. Click “TrackPoint settings” and then follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings.

Step 1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Touchpad.

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

For models with a touch-enabled screen, you can use the following gestures:

**One-finger touch gesture**

**Two-finger touch gesture**

**Three-and-four-finger touch gesture**

Follow these instructions to troubleshoot the touch screen:

Step 1. Turn off the computer.

Step 2. Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.

Step 3. Restart the computer and check if the touch screen works normally.

Step 4. If the touch screen cannot work normally, type “Windows Update” in the Windows search box and then press Enter.

Step 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to update Windows.

Step 6. After updating Windows, check if the touch screen works normally.

Step 7. If the touch screen still cannot work normally, it might be damaged. Contact customer support for further help.

The supported maximum resolution depends on the model (Intel or AMD) and the connector used.

**For Intel models**

**For AMD models**

Note: A refresh rate higher than 60 Hz can also be supported. If you set the refresh rate higher than 60 Hz, the maximum resolution might be limited.

For AMD models, the HDMI connector supports the HDMI 2.1 standard by default. If you use an HDMI 1.4 cable and experience issues, you can change the HDMI standard in the UEFI BIOS menu:

1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu.

2. Configure HDMI Mode Select in the Config menu to change the standard from 2.1 to 1.4.

To use a wireless display, ensure both your computer and the external display support the Miracast® feature. Press Windows logo key+K and then select a wireless display to connect with.

Double-tap the TrackPoint pointing stick to launch the TrackPoint Quick Menu. You can also set single-tapping as the launch gesture in the advanced settings. The menu offers rapid access to functions such as:

• **Camera:** Adjust brightness and contrast.

• **Microphone:** Mute your computer and adjust sound effects (Center mode or Spatial mode).

• **Voice typing:** Convert speech to text.

• **Battery:** Extend battery lifespan by setting a charging threshold.

• **Audio playback:** Select output device and set volume.

• **Noise suppression:** Suppress background noise for yourself and other meeting participants.

• **Quick Clean:** Temporarily disable the keyboard, screen, Trackpad, and TrackPoint for cleaning.

The Intelligent Cooling feature helps adjust power consumption, fan speed, computer temperature, and performance. You can switch among the following modes:

Step 1. Right-click the battery icon in the quick settings area on the right side of the taskbar.

Step 2. Click Power and sleep settings.

Step 3. Locate the Power mode section and select a preferred mode.

Follow these instructions to maximize the life of the battery:

• Use the battery until the charge is depleted and recharge the battery completely before using it. Once the battery is fully charged, it must discharge to 94% or lower before it will be allowed to recharge again.

• Keep the battery from full charge when it is not in heavy use. For more information, refer to the Battery settings tab in the Power section of the Vantage app.

• The battery might optimize its full charge capacity based on your usage. After prolonged periods of limited use, full battery capacity might not be available until you discharge to as low as 20% and recharge completely. For more information, refer to the Battery settings tab in the Power section of the Vantage app.

Both USB-C connectors on the LENOVO THINKPAD E16 GEN 6 feature the P-to-P 2.0 (Peer to Peer 2.0) charging function. To use this function to charge another device, you must enable “Always On USB” and “Charge in Battery Mode” in the UEFI BIOS.

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

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

You can connect Bluetooth devices using either a conventional pair or a swift pair method.

**Conventional pair:**

Step 1. Type “Bluetooth” in the Windows search box and then press Enter.

Step 2. Turn on both the Bluetooth on your computer and the Bluetooth device. Make sure the device is discoverable.

Step 3. Select the device when it is displayed on the Add device list, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

**Swift pair (if supported by your device):**

Step 1. Enable swift pair notification on the Bluetooth settings page.

Step 2. Turn on both the Bluetooth on your computer and the Bluetooth device. Make sure the device is discoverable.

Step 3. Click “Connect” when a swift pair notification appears on your computer.

First, you need to enroll your fingerprints:

Step 1. Type “Sign-in options” in the Windows search box and then press Enter.

Step 2. Select Fingerprint recognition (Windows Hello) and then follow the on-screen instruction to enroll your fingerprint.

After enrollment, you can log in with your fingerprint:

Step 3. When the fingerprint reader indicator is solid green, tap your finger on the fingerprint reader for authentication.

For models with an IR camera and a webcam privacy shutter, slide the shutter to uncover the camera lens before use. Then, set up facial recognition:

Step 1. Type “Sign-in options” in the Windows search box and then press Enter.

Step 2. Select Facial recognition (Windows Hello) and then follow the on-screen instruction to enroll your facial ID.

Once set up, your computer will unlock by scanning your face.

You can set the following passwords in UEFI BIOS to secure your computer:

• **Power-on password:** You must enter this password when you turn on the computer.

• **Supervisor password:** This password protects the system information stored in UEFI BIOS. It is required to change most configuration options. It overrides the power-on password.

• **NVMe passwords:** Prevents unauthorized access to data on the storage drive. You are prompted for the password each time you try to access the drive. This can be a Single Password or a Dual Password (User+Admin).

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

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.

If you have set a supervisor password or a system management password and remember it:

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

Step 2. Type the supervisor password or the system management 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 or system management password in the Enter Current Password field. 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.

Turn on or restart your LENOVO THINKPAD E16 GEN 6. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 repeatedly to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.

This feature resets all UEFI BIOS settings and internal system data.

Step 1. Restart the computer and press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.

Step 2. Select Security → Reset System to Factory Defaults and press Enter.

Step 3. Several warning windows might be displayed. Do the following before resetting:

1. Deactivate the Absolute Persistence Module.

2. Remove the NVMe password if you have set one.

Step 4. For computer models with RAID settings, a window is displayed to remind you of data damage. Select Yes to proceed.

Step 5. A window is displayed to confirm all UEFI BIOS settings will be reset. Select Yes to proceed.

Step 6. Enter the supervisor password, system management password or power-on password in the window prompted.

Your computer will restart immediately. It takes a few minutes to complete the initialization process.

You can update the UEFI BIOS using one of the following methods:

• **From the Vantage app:**

Step 1. Open the Vantage app, and then click Device → System Update.

Step 2. If a UEFI BIOS update package is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install it.

• **From Windows Update:**

Step 1. Type “Settings” in the Windows search box and press Enter.

Step 2. Click Windows Update → Check for updates.

Step 3. If a BIOS update package appears, click Download or Install to initiate the update.

You should download the latest driver for a component if you notice poor performance or have added a new component. Use one of the following methods:

• Open the Vantage app to check for available update packages. Select the packages you want, then follow the on-screen instructions to download and install them.

• Apply Windows Update to get the latest updates, such as security patches. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install necessary updates.

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

**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.

**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.

First, disable the built-in battery, turn off the computer, and disconnect all cables. Close the computer display and turn it over.

Step 1. Remove the base cover assembly. You may need a pry tool to release the hooks.

Step 2. Install the new base cover assembly in reverse order.

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.

Attention: Do not touch the contact edge of the memory module.

For access, do the following:

1. Disable the built-in battery.

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

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

4. Remove the base cover assembly.

Step 1. Remove the memory module as shown in the user guide illustrations.

Step 2. Install the new memory module as shown in the user guide illustrations.

Attention: If you replace an M.2 solid-state drive, you might need to install a new operating system.

For access, do the following:

1. Disable the built-in battery.

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

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

4. Remove the base cover assembly.

Step 1. Remove the M.2 solid-state drive as shown in the user guide illustrations.

Step 2. Install the M.2 solid-state drive in reverse order.

The battery-charge LED indicator blinks to help you diagnose computer problems. The LED blinks amber first and then white continually, with each pattern corresponding to an error code. For example, one amber blink followed by two white blinks corresponds to error code 0001. Refer to the table below for specific patterns and solutions.

To run a hardware scan using the Vantage app:

Step 1. Type “Vantage” in the Windows search box and then press Enter.

Step 2. Click Hardware scan or Support → Hardware scan.

Step 3. Select QUICK SCAN or CUSTOMIZE and then follow the on-screen instructions to run the hardware scan.

This tool helps identify hardware issues when you cannot log in to the operating system.

Step 1. Connect your computer to ac power.

Step 2. Turn on your computer, and press F10 immediately to enter the UEFI Diagnostics tool.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the test.

Step 4. Press Esc to exit the tool. Your computer will restart immediately.

The LENOVO THINKPAD E16 GEN 6 includes several accessibility features:

• **Keyboards:**

– Tactile markings (bumps) on keys like F, J, Enter, Fn, F2, F3, Insert, and the Down arrow to help find keys without looking.

– Consistent layout and appropriate spacing for easier typing.

– Sufficient contrast of keys, controls, and labels.

• **Prominent Communication Bar:** Incorporates the front-facing camera and microphone, making it easier to orient and open the laptop.

• **Alternative TrackPoint pointing device:** A useful alternative to a traditional mouse.

• **Operating systems:** Windows 11 accessibility features can be configured for vision, hearing, and interaction needs. To access them, go to Start → Settings → Accessibility.

Lenovo has updated USB connector names according to the revised guideline from the USB Implementers Forum.