Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 User Manual

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36 P17 Gen 1 User Guide

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 1 Specifications

General

Brand	Lenovo
Model	ThinkPad P17 Gen 1
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

Meet Your Computer: Front Components

Meet Your Computer: Base Components

Meet Your Computer: Left Ports

Meet Your Computer: Right Ports

Meet Your Computer: Rear Ports

Meet Your Computer: Bottom Features

Meet Your Computer: USB Connectors

Getting Started: Pointing Devices

Using the TrackPoint Pointing Device

Detailed guide on using the TrackPoint pointing stick and its buttons.

Getting Started: Trackpad Usage

Using the Trackpad Functions

Instructions on navigating and performing actions using the trackpad surface.

Getting Started: External Display

Connecting External Displays and Settings

Exploring Your Computer: Thermal and Connectivity

Intelligent Cooling and Lap Features

Connecting Bluetooth Devices

Steps to connect Bluetooth devices like keyboards, mice, or speakers to the computer.

Securing Your Computer: Physical Security

Locking the Computer with a Cable

Securing Your Computer: Fingerprint Authentication

Enrolling and Using Fingerprints

Guide to enroll fingerprints via Settings for secure system login.

Securing Your Computer: Password Management

Understanding UEFI BIOS Password Types

Explanation of Power-on, Supervisor, and System Management passwords in UEFI BIOS.

Securing Your Computer: Password Operations

Setting and Managing Hard Disk Passwords

Guide to setting user or master hard disk passwords for data protection.

Password Management Procedures

Procedure for setting, changing, and removing passwords within the UEFI BIOS menu.

Securing Your Computer: Password Recovery and Protection

Forgetting System Passwords

Steps for recovering forgotten power-on, hard disk, supervisor, and system management passwords.

Power Loss Protection (PLP) Function

Configuring Advanced Settings: UEFI BIOS Overview

Understanding and Entering UEFI BIOS

Introduction to UEFI BIOS and how to access the setup utility.

Navigating and Changing BIOS Settings

System Date, Time, and BIOS Updates

CRU Replacement: Component Identification and Safety

Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) List

Disabling the Built-in Battery

CRU Replacement: Bottom Door Procedure

Replacing the Bottom Door

CRU Replacement: M.2 SSD Procedure

Replacing the M.2 Solid-State Drive

CRU Replacement: Keyboard Procedure

Replacing the Keyboard Assembly

Help and Support: Error Message Details

Troubleshooting Specific Error Codes

Solutions for various error messages including battery, security, storage, and fan errors.

UEFI Variable Storage Full Error

Explanation and resolution for errors indicating the UEFI variable storage is nearly full.

Help and Support: Beep Error Diagnostics

Using Lenovo SmartBeep Technology

Help and Support: Contacting Lenovo

Preparing for Lenovo Support Contact

Information to record before contacting Lenovo support for troubleshooting.

Lenovo Customer Support Center

Information on how to contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center for assistance.

Help and Support: Warranty Services

Warranty Service Details and Exclusions