ThinkPad P1 Gen7 User Guide

ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 User Guide

Read this first

Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the following:

• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices

First Edition (May 2024)

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Contents

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Discover your Lenovo notebook

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Before starting your tour, please read the following information:

• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, software programs, and user interface instructions might not be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. To get the latest documentation, go to https:// pcsupport.lenovo.com.

Chapter 1. Meet your computer

This chapter introduces the appearance, features and specifications of your computer.

Front view

Have a quick glance at the front view of your computer.

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• for selected models

Webcam privacy shutter

Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.

Related topics

• 'Use the TrackPoint pointing device' on page 12
• 'Use the Haptic Touchpad' on page 14
• 'Use the touch screen (for selected models)' on page 17
• 'Set up an NFC connection (for selected models)' on page 31
• 'Log in with fingerprint recognition' on page 33
• 'Log in with facial recognition (for selected models)' on page 34
• 'Lock on leave function' on page 34

Side view

Have a quick glance at ports on both sides of your computer.

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Note: For more information about the USB connector name update, see Appendix B 'Notice for USB connector name update' on page 81.

Statement on USB transfer rate

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 in the connector name or below for each corresponding device.

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Related topics

• 'USB specifications' on page 6
• 'Connect to an external display' on page 20
• 'Manage power' on page 29
• 'Use an SD card' on page 32
• 'Lock the computer' on page 33

Bottom view

Have a quick glance at the bottom part of your computer.

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Emergency-reset hole

Emergency-reset hole can help you to recover computer when the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the power button. Do the following to reset your computer:

1. Disconnect your computer from ac power.
2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to cut off power supply temporarily.
3. Connect your computer to ac power and then turn on your computer.

Note: If your computer is still no response, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center to get further help.

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.

Features and specifications

Get to know more hardware and software details of your computer.

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