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  • Page 1 User Guide ThinkBook 16 Gen 7...
  • Page 2 • Setup Guide First Edition (August 2024) © Copyright Lenovo 2024. 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

    Statement on USB transfer rate ..Call Lenovo ....Operating environment ..
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  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this guide • This guide applies to Lenovo product model(s) listed below. Illustrations in this guide may look slightly different from your product model. Model name Machine type (MT) ThinkBook 16 G7 QOY 21NH ThinkBook 16 G7 QOY 1 •...
  • Page 6 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Pc

    Power state Powered on 21%–100% White (solid on) White (blinking rapidly) Powered on 1%–20% White (blinking slowly) In sleep mode Powered off or in hibernation mode Power button Press the power button to turn on your PC. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 8: Fingerprint Sensor

    Note: By default, on a Windows PC, pressing the power button when the PC is turned on will put the PC into sleep mode. Fingerprint sensor The fingerprint sensor scans your finger to unlock your PC or verify your identity. Note: You need to enroll one or more fingerprints before using them for identity verification.

  • Page 9: Front View

    Front view Description Microphones Camera shutter Camera Camera light Screen Antennas Microphones The microphones are the PC's built-in sound input devices. They capture your voice and ambient sound and convert them into digital form. Microphones are essential components when you use your PC for video conferencing or voice recording.

  • Page 10: Camera Light

    Camera light The camera light indicates whether the camera is activated. Table 2. Camera light status and description Camera light status Description The camera is activated. The camera is not activated. Screen The screen of the built-in display is where text, graphics, and videos are displayed. The screen is touch-enabled, allowing you to interact with your PC by intuitively touching buttons, icons, and menu items displayed on the screen.

  • Page 11: Left View

    Left view Description ™ HDMI connector ® Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector Charging light Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector Combo audio jack HDMI connector The HDMI connector is used to connect an external display device, such as a television, a projector, or a monitor.

  • Page 12: Charging Light

    “Connecting external displays” on page 17 Charging light The charging light indicates whether the PC is plugged into an electrical outlet. When the PC is plugged into an electrical outlet, the color of the light indicates whether the battery is fully charged (or will shortly be fully charged).

  • Page 13: Right View

    Right view Description State light SD card slot USB Standard-A connector USB Standard-A connector (always-on connector) Security lock State light The state light indicates the current power state of the PC: whether it is powered on, powered off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.

  • Page 14: Sd Card Slot

    USB device connected to this type of connector even when the PC is powered off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. The always-on function can be turned on and off in: • The PC's firmware setup utility, or • Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager User Guide...

  • Page 15: Bottom View

    Bottom view Description Air vents (intake) Speakers Novo button hole Air vents (intake) The air vents allow air to be sucked inside of the PC to cool the internal components. Important: When the PC is operating, do not place it on a bed, sofa, carpet, or other flexible surfaces. Otherwise, the air vents will be blocked and the PC may overheat, reducing performance or causing the PC to be unresponsive or even shut down.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions Width 356.38 mm Depth 248.4 mm Thickness 16.7–17.44 mm ac power adapter Plug type USB Type-C Input 100–240 V ac, 50–60 Hz Output voltage 20 V Maximum current • 3.25 A, or • 5 A Maximum power • 65 W, or •...

  • Page 17: Statement On Usb Transfer Rate

    Connectors Multi-purpose USB Type-C • Quantity: 2 connector • Maximum power output: 5 V, 3 A • Maximum power input: – 20 V, 3.25 A, or – 20 V, 5 A • Protocols: – USB 2.0 480 Mbps – SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps –...
  • Page 18 – 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 •...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Explore Your Pc

    Reset your PC while keeping your personal files. Your PC won't start. Utilize Windows startup repair function. Use a recovery drive to restore Windows. Your PC won't start and cannot be repaired using Windows startup repair function. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 20: Use Power Efficiently

    Step 1. Shut down your PC. Step 2. Connect the recovery drive to your PC. Step 3. Press the Novo button or the Lenovo Smart Key to open the Novo button menu. Step 4. Select Boot Menu. Step 5. Select the USB drive as the boot device.

  • Page 21: Adjust Timeouts For Sleep And The Built-In Screen

    Step 1. Select Start ➙ Power. Step 2. Select Sleep. Adjust timeouts for sleep and the built-in screen Setting appropriate timeouts for sleep and the built-in screen is an effective way to save energy. This feature enables the screen and other devices to enter power-saving mode when the PC is left inactive for a specified period of time.

  • Page 22: Nighttime Charge Optimization

    You can charge the battery any time you want. The battery packs of Lenovo computers support multiple charging modes that are suitable for different power usage habits. You can switch the battery’s active charging mode in Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager, or Lenovo Smart Engine.

  • Page 23: Interact Effectively With Your Pc

    Step 3. Move the slider to adjust the color temperature. Note: Selected Lenovo PCs are low blue-light certified. These PCs undergo testing with the night light turned on and the color temperature value set at 48 or above. Connecting external displays You can use the HDMI connector and two USB Type-C connectors on your PC to connect external display devices directly.

  • Page 24: Keyboard

    Select the display you want to connect to, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Keyboard Shortcut keys A Lenovo keyboard usually includes the following shortcut keys that you can use to quickly access apps or adjust settings. • Functions keys (F1–F12) •...
  • Page 25 Figure 1. Locations of the fn lock key and the fn key A Lenovo keyboard usually contains hotkeys in the top row. These hotkeys share keys with the function keys (F1–F12) and other keys. For these dual-function keys, the icons or characters denoting the primary functions are printed on top of the icons and characters denoting the secondary functions.
  • Page 26 • A: an icon or character denoting the primary function • B: an icon or character denoting the secondary function Figure 2. The layout of a dual-function key Table 8. fn lock and dual-function keys fn lock fn lock Pressing the hotkey alone Pressing the hotkey while holding down (esc) status...

  • Page 27: Touchpad Gestures

    Opens or closes Task View The Copilot key The era of AI has arrived, and many Lenovo PCs now include a Copilot key on the keyboard. It is located either in the bottom or the top row of the keyboard and is marked with For Windows PCs with Copilot in Windows available and enabled, pressing the Copilot key opens Copilot in Windows.

  • Page 28: Bluetooth Connectivity

    Lenovo (Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager). You can use the Novo button menu to temporarily change the order of boot devices. There are several ways to open the utility program: •...

  • Page 29: Set Passwords In The Firmware Setup Utility

    Attention: If you forget the supervisor 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.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 Change or remove passwords for the mass storage device Step 1. Open the firmware setup utility. Select Security ➙ Password. Step 2. Step 3. Change or remove the hard disk password. To change or remove master password, select Change Master Password and press Enter. Note: If you remove the master hard disk password, the user hard disk password is also removed.
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  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Help And Support

    Where can I get the latest device drivers and firmware Go to Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager. Self-help resources Use the following self-help resources to learn more about the computer and troubleshoot problems.

  • Page 34: What Is A Cru

    Windows help information • Microsoft support Web site: https:// support.microsoft.com What is a CRU? Customer replaceable units (CRUs) are parts that can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. A Lenovo computer may contain the following types of CRUs: User Guide...

  • Page 35: Crus For Your Product Model

    If you intend to install a CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU. When return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU;...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Appendix A. 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 38 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. Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice.

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