LENOVO V15 G4 ABP (01) PDF DOCUMENT

Item	Controls & Connectors	Description
1	Microphones	Capture or record sound and voice.
2	Camera	Capture still and moving images for taking photos, recording videos and video chatting.
3	Camera cover	Cover or uncover the camera. 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.

Item	Controls & Connectors	Description
1	Ventilation slots	Dissipate internal heat. Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat.
2	Power button	Press the button to turn on the computer or put the computer into sleep mode. You can turn on the computer by flipping open the LCD screen if Flip to Start is enabled.
3	Numeric keypad	To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key.
4	Touchpad	Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. The touchpad also supports multi-touch function.
5	Wireless antennas	Send and receive radio waves for the built-in wireless LAN (local area network) and Bluetooth module. The antennas are not visible from the outside of the computer.
6	Keyboard	Enter characters and interact with programs. The keyboard also includes hotkeys and function keys for changing settings and performing tasks quickly.

Item	Controls & Connectors	Description
1	Power connector	Connect to power with the included power cord and ac power adapter.
2	Charging light	Indicates whether the computer is connected to ac power. • Solid white: connected to ac power; battery capacity 91%–100% • Solid amber: connected to ac power; battery capacity 1%–90% • Off: not connected to ac power
3	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.
4	HDMI™ connector	Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.
5	Multi-purpose USB Type-C® connector	This multi-purpose connector can be used to connect devices that utilize the USB transfer technology and display devices. It also supports USB Power Delivery. Notes: • When connecting display devices, you need to use appropriate cables and adapters (if needed) according to the connection capabilities of the display device. • Connect to power with the included power cord and ac power adapter.
6	Combo audio jack	Connect to headphones or headsets with a 3.5 mm (0.14 inch), 4-pole plug. This jack does not support standalone external microphones. If you use headsets, choose one with a single plug.

Item	Controls & Connectors	Description
1	Power light	• On: The computer is turned on. • Blinking: The computer is in sleep mode. • Off: The computer is turned off or in hibernation mode.
2	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.
3	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.
4	RJ45 connector	Connect to an Ethernet-based local area network (LAN).
5	USB 2.0 port	Connect to a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB storage device, or a USB printer.
6	Nano security-lock slot	Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock.

Item	Controls & Connectors	Description
1	Ventilation slots	Dissipate internal heat. Do not block the ventilation slots. Otherwise, the computer might overheat.
2	Speakers	Produce sound.

Dimensions (15.6-inch models):

• Width: 359.2 mm (14.14 inches)

• Depth: 235.8 mm (9.28 inches)

• Thickness: 19.9 mm (0.78 inches)

ac power adapter:

• Input: 100 V ac-240 V ac, 50 Hz-60 Hz

• Output: 20 V dc, 3.25 A

• Power: 65 W

Battery pack:

• Capacity: 38 Wh, 45 Wh or 47 Wh

• Number of cells: 2 or 3

Memory:

• Type: double data rate 4 (DDR4)

• Number of physical slots: 1

Storage device:

• Type: solid-state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD)*

• Form factor: SSD: M.2 (2242 or 2280), HDD: 2.5-inch (7 mm)*

• Bus: SSD: PCI Express, HDD: Serial ATA (SATA)*

Screen:

• Size: 396.24 mm (15.6-inch)

• Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels (FHD model)

Connectors and slots:

• Power connector

• Combo audio jack

• RJ45 connector

• USB (3.2 Gen 1) Type-A connector (Power output up to 5 V and 0.9 A)

• USB 2.0 port (Power output up to 5 V and 0.5 A)

• Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector (Supports SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps, DisplayPort Alt Mode, power output up to 15W, and USB Power Delivery)

• HDMI connector (Supports 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz as specified in HDMI 1.4b)

Security:

• Nano security-lock slot

• UEFI/BIOS passwords (Administrator, User, Master hard disk, User hard disk)

Network:

• Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) network adapter

• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi combo adapter

*for selected models

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 below.

USB device	Data rate (Gbit/s)
3.2 Gen 1	5

Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10 000 ft)

Temperature:

• At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft):

– Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

– Storage: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F)

• At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft):

– Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition: 31.3°C (88°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: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)

CAUTION:

When the computer is operating, it should be placed on a hard and flat surface with its bottom area not in contact with user’s bare skin. Under normal operating conditions, the temperature of the bottom surface will remain within an acceptable range as defined in IEC 62368-1, but such temperatures can still be high enough to cause discomfort or harm to the user if directly touched for over one minute at a time. As such, it is recommended that users avoid prolonged direct contact with the bottom of the computer.

To configure settings, type the corresponding keywords in the Windows search box and select the best match. Follow the on-screen instructions to customize settings.

Functions	Descriptions	Search by keywords
Control Panel	View or change Windows settings, including hardware and software setup and configuration.	Control Panel
Connect to Wi-Fi networks	For models with a wireless LAN module, you can connect your computer to a Wi-Fi® network. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area, and then select a network for connection.	Wi-Fi
Connect to wired networks	For models with an RJ45 connector, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a wired network.	Ethernet
Airplane mode	Airplane mode is a convenient setting to turn all wireless communications of your computer on and off. You may need to turn it on when boarding an airplane.	Airplane mode
Night light mode	Night light is a switch in Windows that you can turn on and off. When it is turned on, your screen shows warmer colors and the amount of emitted blue light is reduced. Enabling night light reduces the chances of developing eye fatigue or eye strain.	Night light
Adjust color temperature	If night light mode is turned on, you can adjust the color temperature of the screen.	Night light
Windows Updates	Microsoft periodically releases feature and security updates to the Windows operating system. Updates are downloaded automatically when your computer is connected to the Internet. You can also manually check for updates. Attention: Only use Windows Update to download and install updates. Updates downloaded from other sources may include security risks.	Windows Updates

These are apps developed by Lenovo. Using any one of them, you can:

• View product information and system status

• Manage and change device settings

• Check for and perform system update

Note: System update is only available on Lenovo Vantage. In Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo Smart Engine, you can check for and perform driver updates.

Depending on the country or region, one of these apps may be pre-installed. To open it, type its name in the Windows Search box and select the matched result. If none are pre-installed, Lenovo Vantage is available for download free of charge from the Microsoft Store.

The Novo Button menu can be displayed before the operating system starts. From the menu, you can choose to:

• Open the BIOS/UEFI setup utility

• Open the boot device selection menu

• Open the Windows startup options screen

To open the Novo Button menu:

Step 1. Turn off the computer.

Step 2. Open the LCD screen and press the Novo button (located in a small hole on the side of the computer).

Note: Alternatively, turn off the computer. Press Fn and the hotkey with a curved arrow icon to open the Novo Button menu.

Hotkeys are keys on the top row of the keyboard with printed icons that provide shortcuts to frequently used functions. They share keys with function keys (F1-F12). The FnLock switch determines how you use these keys.

The FnLock switch:

The FnLock is an electronic switch that affects how you use hotkey functions. To turn it on and off, press Fn + Esc. The Esc key has an LED that indicates the status of the FnLock switch.

FnLock (Esc) LED	FnLock status	Pressing the hotkey alone	Pressing the hotkey while holding down the Fn key
Off	Disabled	Primary function (hotkey icon)	Secondary function (F1-F12)
On	Enabled	Secondary function (F1-F12)	Primary function (hotkey icon)

Some LENOVO V15 G4 ABP computers include a dedicated numeric keypad on the far right of the keyboard for entering numbers and operators quickly.

Press the NumLock key to enable or disable the numeric keypad.

Your computer may have features that can be enabled or disabled in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine.

Eye Care Mode: Intelligently adjusts the color temperature of the screen and can reduce the chances of developing eye fatigue or eye strain.

Smart Noise Cancelling: By filtering the input and output environments, Smart Noise Cancelling helps you reduce noise and optimize the call effect in different scenarios.

You can switch the battery’s active charging mode in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine. Battery charging is affected by its temperature, with the recommended range being between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).

Normal mode: This is the most basic charging mode. It typically takes 2 to 4 hours for the battery to charge from 0% to 100%.

Rapid charge mode: If you want the battery to be charged faster, switch to rapid charge mode. It can charge to 80% in less than 1 hour and to 100% in less than 2 hours.

Conservation mode: If your computer is constantly plugged into an electrical outlet, consider this mode. The battery’s charge will be kept within 75%-80%, which is beneficial for long-term battery health. To get a full charge, you must disable conservation mode.

If your computer is constantly plugged in and the battery rarely discharges, it may not charge to its full capacity even if the meter reports 100%. You can recover the battery’s full charging potential by discharging and re-charging it.

Step 1. Unplug the computer and use it until the battery charge drops below 20%.

Step 2. Plug in the computer and charge the battery to 100%.

By default, pressing the power button puts the computer to sleep. You can change this behavior in the Windows Control Panel.

Step 1. Type Control Panel in the Windows search box and then press Enter. Open the control panel and view by large or small icons.

Step 2. Select Power Options and then click Choose what the power button does.

Step 1. Type power plan in the Windows search box and then press Enter.

Step 2. Customize a power plan of your preference.

You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo Smart Engine, or Lenovo PC Manager, or by using the key combination Fn + Q. The following table lists the modes and their recommended usage conditions.

Operation mode	Recommended conditions
High Performance	• Your computer is plugged into an electrical outlet. • You want the best performance, and • You don’t care if the fan makes a little noise.
Auto (Balance)	You plan to frequently switch between different computer tasks over a period of time.
Power Saving (Quiet)	• Your computer is operating on battery power, or • You want the computer to be as quiet as possible.

Note: In Auto (Balance) mode, the computer dynamically switches between High Performance mode and Power Saving (Quiet) mode depending on the tasks running on the computer.

The displays of some Lenovo computers support dual refresh rates. For such a computer, you can manually switch its display to work at either the higher or lower refresh rate. For Windows operation systems, the manual settings are usually found in Settings → System → Display. As a shortcut, you can also use the key combination Fn + R to switch the display refresh rate.

Note: Not all displays support dual refresh rates. If you cannot find settings to change the display refresh rate, the refresh rate of the display might be fixed or cannot be manually changed.

UEFI/BIOS is the first program that runs when a computer starts. It initializes hardware components and loads the operating system. You can change certain UEFI/BIOS settings in its setup utility.

Step 1. Turn on or restart the computer.

Step 2. Before the Lenovo logo appears on the screen, press F2 repeatedly.

Note: For computers with hotkey mode enabled, press Fn + F2.

You may occasionally need to start the computer from a different device or a network location.

Step 1. Turn on or restart the computer.

Step 2. Press F12.

Step 3. From the boot device menu, select a boot device to start the computer.

You can also make a permanent change to the boot device order in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility. Select the Boot menu, and in the EFI section, select the desired boot device and move it to the top of the device list. Save changes and exit.

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Configuration → Hotkey Mode and press Enter.

Step 3. Change the setting to Disabled or Enabled.

Step 4. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

Password type	Pre-requisite	Usage
Administrator password	No	You must enter it to start the setup utility.
User password	The administrator password must be set.	You can use the user password to start the setup utility.
Master hard disk password	No	You must enter it to start the operating system.
User hard disk password	The master hard disk password must be set.	You can use the user hard disk password to start the operating system.

Notes:

• All passwords set in the setup utility consist of alphanumeric characters only.

• If you start the setup utility using the user password, you can only change a few settings.

The administrator password prevents unauthorized access to the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

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.

Set administrator password:

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Security → Set Administrator Password and press Enter.

Step 3. Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press Enter.

Step 4. Enter the password again and press Enter.

Step 5. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

Change or remove administrator password:

Only the administrator can change or remove the administrator password.

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility using the administrator password.

Step 2. Select Security → Set Administrator Password and press Enter.

Step 3. Enter the current password.

Step 4. In the Enter New Password text box, enter the new password.

Step 5. In the Confirm New Password text box, enter the new password again.

Note: To remove the password, press Enter in both text boxes without entering any character.

Step 6. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

If you remove the administrator password, the user password is also removed.

You must set the administrator password before you can set the user password.

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility using the administrator password.

Step 2. Select Security → Set User Password and press Enter.

Step 3. Enter a password string that contains only letters and numbers and then press Enter. The user password must be different from the administrator password.

Step 4. Enter the password again and press Enter.

Step 5. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

If the administrator password has been set, you can enable power-on password to enforce greater security.

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Security → Power on Password and press Enter. (The administrator password must be set in advance).

Step 3. Change the setting to Enabled.

Step 4. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

If power-on password is enabled, a prompt appears on the screen every time you turn on the computer. You must enter the administrator or user password to start the computer.

When Flip to Start is enabled, you can turn on the computer by flipping open the screen.

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Configuration.

Step 3. Change the setting for Flip to Start.

Note: You may also set Flip to Start in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo Smart Engine.

You can set a hard disk password in the setup utility to prevent unauthorized access to your data.

Attention: Be extremely careful when setting a hard disk password. If you forget the hard disk password, a 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.

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Security → Set Hard Disk Password and press Enter.

Step 3. Follow on-screen instructions to set both master and user passwords. The master and user hard disk passwords must be set at the same time.

Step 4. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

If the hard disk password is set, you must provide the correct password to start the operating system.

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Security.

Step 3. Change or remove the hard disk password.

• To change or remove master password, select Change Master Password and press Enter. If you remove the master hard disk password, the user hard disk password is also removed.

• To change user password, select Change User Password and press Enter. The user hard disk password cannot be removed separately.

Step 4. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

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

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.

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

CAUTION: 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.

You can find the latest device drivers and UEFI/BIOS through:

• Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo Smart Engine.

• The Lenovo Support Web site.

Your computer may include an ambient light sensor and the adaptive brightness feature is enabled. The light sensor can detect the intensity of the surrounding light. Using data provided by the sensor, the operating system can dynamically adjust the screen brightness.

The adaptive brightness feature of the operating system can be disabled. For Windows operating systems, adaptive brightness settings are usually found in Settings → System → Display.

Your computer may have Flip to Start enabled. Many Lenovo notebook computers include a sensor that can detect the angle at which the lid is opened. When you open the lid, the sensor can detect this behavior. If Flip to Start is enabled, the computer will respond by starting up automatically.

If you don’t like this feature, you can disable it. Flip to Start can be enabled and disabled in:

• Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo Smart Engine

• Firmware Setup Utility

Customer replaceable units (CRUs) are parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer.

• Self-service CRU: Parts that can be installed or replaced easily by customers themselves or by trained service technicians at an additional cost.

• Optional-service CRU: Parts that can be installed or replaced by customers with a greater skill level. Trained service technicians can also provide service to install or replace the parts.

The table below lists the CRUs for your product model.

Part	Self-service CRU	Optional-service CRU
Power cord	X
ac power adapter	X

Hotkey functions are denoted by the icons printed on the keys. The keyboard of your computer should only support a subset of the listed hotkeys.

Hotkey icon	Function description
🔇	Mutes/Unmutes sound.
🔊	Increases volume.
🔉	Decreases volume.
🎤	Enables/Disables the microphone.
🔆	Increases screen brightness.
🔅	Decreases screen brightness.
💻	Selects and sets up display devices.
✈️	Enables/Disables airplane mode. (Windows operating systems)
⭐	Displays the Lenovo Smart Key quick launch panel.
🖱️	Enables/Disables the touchpad.
🪟	Displays all open apps as thumbnails. (Windows operating systems)
🔢	Opens the Calculator app. (Windows operating systems)
✂️	Opens the Snipping tool. (Windows operating systems)
⚙️	Opens the Settings app. (Windows operating systems)
🔒	Locks the screen. (Windows operating systems)
📋	Opens the clipboard history. (Windows operating systems)
🌙	Puts the computer to sleep.
📄	Opens the context menu of the current active app.
🗣️	Opens an associated voice app, voice service, or Microsoft Cortana.
💡	Adjusts the keyboard backlight.
💡+	Increases the brightness of the keyboard backlight.
💡-	Decreases the brightness of the keyboard backlight.
📞	Answers an incoming Microsoft Teams call.
☎️	Rejects an incoming Microsoft Teams call.
💬	Accesses Lenovo Support resources.
▶️/⏸️	Starts/Pauses audio or video playback.
⏹️	Stops audio or video playback.
⏮️	Plays the previous audio or video in the playlist.
⏭️	Plays the next audio or video in the playlist.
🔄	Switches the computer’s active operation mode.
👤	Blurs the background for videoconferencing.
🎶	Switches the computer’s active audio mode.
☀️	Turns on/off night light mode. (Windows operating systems)

Note: Hotkey functions may change if the associated app or the Windows operating system is updated.