LENOVO V15 G4 ABP 3 (01) PDF DOCUMENT

The front of your LENOVO V15 G4 ABP 3 has the following components:

The base of your LENOVO V15 G4 ABP 3 includes several key components for operation:

The left side of your LENOVO V15 G4 ABP 3 features the following ports and connectors:

The right side of your LENOVO V15 G4 ABP 3 features the following ports and connectors:

The bottom of your LENOVO V15 G4 ABP 3 has the following features:

Here are some of the key specifications for the LENOVO V15 G4 ABP 3:

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)

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)

Yes. When the computer is operating, it should be placed on a hard and flat surface with its bottom area not in contact with the 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.

You can configure settings by typing the corresponding keywords in the Windows search box and selecting the best match. Follow the on-screen instructions to customize settings.

Using one of these Lenovo-developed apps, you can:

• View product information and system status

• Manage and change device settings

• Check for and perform system update (This feature is only available on Lenovo Vantage. In Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo Smart Engine, you can check for and perform driver updates.)

To open the app, type its name in the Windows Search box and select the matched result.

The Novo Button menu can be displayed before the operating system starts. From this 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 laptop). Alternatively, turn off the computer, then press Fn and the appropriate hotkey to open the menu.

Hotkeys are keys with printed icons that provide shortcuts to frequently used functions. They share keys with the function keys (F1-F12).

The FnLock switch is an electronic switch (Fn + Esc) that affects how you use hotkey functions. The Esc key has an LED that indicates the status of the FnLock switch.

Your LENOVO V15 G4 ABP 3 includes a dedicated numeric keypad on the far right of the keyboard, used for entering numbers and operators quickly.

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

Your computer may have the following intelligent features, which 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 to reduce the chances of developing eye fatigue or eye strain.

• Smart Noise Cancelling: By filtering the input and output environments, this feature helps 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 to suit your usage habits.

• Normal mode: The most basic mode, typically takes 2 to 4 hours to charge from 0% to 100%.

• Rapid charge mode: Charges the battery faster than normal mode. See the table below for reference times.

• Conservation mode: Ideal if your computer is constantly plugged in. In this mode, the battery’s charge will be kept within 75%-80%, which is beneficial for the long-term health of the battery.

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%. To recover the battery’s full charging potential, follow these steps:

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.”

You can switch the operation mode in the Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo Smart Engine, or Lenovo PC Manager app. As a shortcut, you can also use the key combination Fn + Q.

If your LENOVO V15 G4 ABP 3 display supports dual refresh rates, you can manually switch it. A higher refresh rate provides a smoother viewing experience, especially for videos and games, while a lower rate is more energy efficient.

For Windows operating systems, the 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.

The UEFI/BIOS setup utility allows you to change certain system settings.

Step 1. Turn on or restart the computer.

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

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

To temporarily boot from a different device:

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.

To make a permanent change to the boot order, open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility, select the Boot menu, choose the desired boot device in the EFI section, and move it to the top of the 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.

Setting an 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.

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.

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.

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.

If the administrator password has been set, you can enable a power-on password for greater security. The administrator password must be set in advance.

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Security → Power on Password and press Enter.

Step 3. Change the setting to Enabled.

Step 4. Select Exit → Exit Saving Changes.

If 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. You can change this setting in the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 1. Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility.

Step 2. Select Configuration.

Step 3. Change the setting for Flip to Start.

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.

Information on how to partition your storage drive can be found by consulting official Lenovo support documentation for solutions on this topic.

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.

Your computer may include an ambient light sensor and have the adaptive brightness feature enabled. The light sensor detects the intensity of the surrounding light, and the operating system dynamically adjusts the screen brightness based on this data. The adaptive brightness feature of the operating system can be disabled. For Windows, adaptive brightness settings are usually found in Settings → System → Display.

Your computer may have the Flip to Start feature enabled. Many Lenovo notebook computers include a sensor that can detect the angle at which the lid is opened. If Flip to Start is enabled, the computer will respond by starting up automatically when you open the lid. If you don’t like this feature, you can disable it in:

• Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo Smart Engine

• Firmware Setup Utility (UEFI/BIOS)

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.

For your product model, the following parts are defined as Self-service CRUs:

• Power cord

• AC power adapter

The keyboard on your LENOVO V15 G4 ABP 3 may support a subset of the following hotkeys, which are denoted by icons printed on the keys.