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- Page 1 ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 User Guide...
- Page 2 Generic Safety and Compliance Notices First Edition (June 2023) © Copyright Lenovo 2023. 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-...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
....Lenovo apps ....RAID .... - Page 4 ....61 Windows label ....Call Lenovo ....Appendix B. Notices and Before you contact Lenovo .
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Page 5: Discover Your Lenovo Notebook
Discover your Lenovo notebook ® Thank you for choosing a Lenovo notebook! We are dedicated to delivering the best solution to you. Before starting your tour, please read the following information: • Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product. - Page 6 ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 User Guide...
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Page 7: Chapter 1. Meet Your Computer
Chapter 1. Meet your computer Front view Description Description Item Item Webcam privacy shutter Infrared camera / Camera Microphone Power button with fingerprint reader ® Speaker TrackPoint pointing stick © Copyright Lenovo 2023... - Page 8 Description Description Item Item Trackpad TrackPoint buttons NFC (near field communication) mark Touch screen * 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 •...
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Page 9: Side View
Side view Description Description Item Item USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector Power connector Audio connector SD card reader Nano-SIM-card tray USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector Always On USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 connector Security-lock slot * for selected models 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... - Page 10 USB device Data rate (Gbit/s) Thunderbolt 3 Thunderbolt 4 Related topics • “Connect to an external display” on page 17 • “Charge the computer” on page 23 • “Use an SD card” on page 25 • “Lock the computer” on page 27 ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 User Guide...
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Page 11: Bottom View
Bottom view Emergency-reset hole If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the power button, 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. -
Page 12: Features And Specifications
Hybrid Graphics mode and Discrete Graphics mode. • Face authentication* • Lock on leave function • Fingerprint reader (integrated in power button) Security features • Lenovo View Privacy Guard • Lenovo View Privacy Alert • Trusted Platform Module (TPM)* • Bluetooth • NFC* •... - Page 13 • Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer • USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https:// www.lenovo.com/accessories • USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector • USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector • USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector...
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Page 15: Chapter 2. Get Started With Your Computer
Connect to the wired Ethernet To connect your computer to a local network, you need a Lenovo USB-C to 2.5G Ethernet Adapter. The Lenovo USB-C to 2.5G Ethernet Adapter is available as an option and shipped with some computer models. -
Page 16: Connect To A Cellular Network (For Selected Models)
Connect to a cellular network (for selected models) To connect a 4G cellular data network, you must have a wireless wide area network (WWAN) card and a nano-SIM card installed. The nano-SIM card might come with your computer by countries or regions. If no nano-SIM card is shipped, you will need to purchase one from authorized service carriers. -
Page 17: Turn On The Airplane Mode
Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen. Use the keyboard shortcuts The special keys on the keyboard help you work more effectively. https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/videos/vid500145 Key / Key combination Function Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function of F1–F12 function keys. -
Page 18: Use The Trackpoint Pointing Device
Key / Key combination Function Open Magnifier Open Snipping Tool Toggle keyboard backlight (for selected models) Break operation Pause operation Scroll contents Send system request Enter sleep mode To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button. Go to beginning Go to end Use the TrackPoint pointing device The TrackPoint pointing device enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as... - Page 19 Use the TrackPoint pointing device TrackPoint pointing stick Use your finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard. The pointer on the screen moves accordingly. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves. TrackPoint buttons The left-click button and right-click button correspond to the left and right buttons on a traditional mouse.
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Page 20: Use The Trackpad
Use the trackpad You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse. Use the trackpad Description Description Item Item Right-click zone Left-click zone ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 User Guide... -
Page 21: Use The Touch Screen (For Selected Models)
Use the touch gestures Illustration and description Illustration and description Tap once to select or open an item. Tap twice quickly to display a shortcut menu. Two-finger zoom in or zoom out. Scroll through items. Open the task view to see all open windows. Show the desktop. - Page 22 Note: Some gestures might not be available when you are using certain apps. Illustration and description Illustration and description Tap once to single click Tap twice quickly to double-click Tap and hold to right-click Slide to scroll through items Zoom out Zoom in ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 User Guide...
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Page 23: Connect To An External Display
Illustration and description Illustration and description Swipe from the left: view all open windows (Windows 10) Swipe from the right: open action center (Windows 10) Swipe from the left: open widget panel (Windows 11) Swipe from the right: open notification center (Windows Drag Swipe downwards shortly: show title bar Swipe downwards: close the current app... - Page 24 Supported resolution The following table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display. Connect the external display to Supported resolution USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector Up to 5K / 60 Hz Up to 8K / 60 Hz HDMI™ connector Note: The refresh rate higher than 60 Hz can also be supported. If you set the refresh rate higher than 60 Hz, the maximum resolution might be limited.
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Page 25: Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer
This section provides introduction to Lenovo apps. Lenovo Commercial Vantage The Lenovo Commercial Vantage app (hereafter referred to as Vantage app) is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support. - Page 26 • Collaboration – Background Removal: Conceal the background during a video call to keep the focus on you. – Auto-framing: Automatically keep your face centered in the video call when you move around. • Privacy – Privacy Alert: An alert icon appears on your computer screen when a shoulder surfer appears behind you.
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Page 27: Color Calibration (For Selected Models)
Notes: • The available features vary depending on the computer model. • The Lenovo View app periodically updates features to improve your camera and video call experience. The feature description might be different from that on your actual user interface. -
Page 28: Intelligent Cooling
Lenovo provides backup color profiles in Lenovo Cloud. You might need to restore or install color profiles in the following situations: • If any color profile is lost or damaged, a window will be displayed to remind you to restore the color profiles. -
Page 29: Use The Cool And Quiet On Lap Feature
on ac power on battery power For models with Windows 11 The intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Settings. 1. Right-click the battery icon in the task bar to access power and sleep settings. 2. Locate the Power section and choose one of the following power modes. •... -
Page 30: Change The Power Settings
Note: Some models may not ship with ac adapters or power cords. Use only the certified adapters and power cords provided by Lenovo that comply with the requirements of relevant national standards to charge the product. It is recommended to use the Lenovo qualified adapters. You can refer to https:// www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/eu-doc... -
Page 31: Transfer Data
Transfer data Quickly share your files using the built-in Bluetooth or NFC technology among devices with the same features. You also can insert a microSD card to transfer data. Set up a Bluetooth connection You can connect all types of Bluetooth-enabled devices to your computer, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a smartphone, or speakers. -
Page 32: Purchase Accessories
3. Press the card and remove it from your computer. Store the card safely for future use. Purchase accessories Lenovo has a number of hardware accessories and upgrades to help expand the functionalities of your computer. Options include memory modules, storage devices, network cards, port replicators or docking stations, batteries, power adapters, keyboards, mice, and more. -
Page 33: Chapter 4. Secure Your Computer And Information
Note: The slot supports cable locks that conform to the Kensington NanoSaver lock standards using Cleat™ locking technology. You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature. Lenovo is not responsible for the locking device and security feature. You can purchase the cable locks at https://smartfind.lenovo.com Log in with your fingerprint The fingerprint reader is integrated with the power button. -
Page 34: Log In With Your Face Id (For Selected Models)
PLP function enables your computer data to be saved timely. However, there is no guarantee that all data is saved in any situation. To check the type of your M.2 solid-state drive: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F10 to enter the Lenovo diagnostics window. -
Page 35: Uefi Bios Passwords
The system management password can also protect the system information stored in UEFI BIOS like a supervisor password, but it has lower authority by default. The system management password can be set through the UEFI BIOS menu or through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with the Lenovo client-management interface. -
Page 36: Set, Change, And Remove A Password
5. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter. 6. Press F10 to save changes and exit the UEFI BIOS menu. • If you have not set a supervisor password, contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the power-on password removed. -
Page 37: Associate Your Fingerprints With Passwords (For Selected Models)
What to do if you forget your supervisor password If you forget your supervisor password, there is no service procedure to remove the password. You have to contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the system board replaced. A fee will be charged for parts and service. -
Page 38: Certificate Based Bios Management
But the power-on password / NVMe password still can be used normally in certificate mode if you have set one. For certificate enrollment, see Certificate Enrollment Guide at: https://support.lenovo.com/docs/certificate_ enrollment_guide Enter the BIOS menu with certificate Once you have enrolled the certificate, you can enter the BIOS menu with the certificate. - Page 39 Reset certificate The enrolled certificate cannot be disabled. You can reset or remove it: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2. Enter the BIOS menu with the certificate or skip the certification authentication process. 3.
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Page 41: Chapter 5. Configure Advanced Settings
View UEFI BIOS Event logs The UEFI BIOS Event log viewer provides the brief information about UEFI BIOS events. Do the following to view the logs: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1. © Copyright Lenovo 2023... -
Page 42: Detect Memory Retraining (For Intel Models Only)
2. Select Main ➙ BIOS Event log. Then, press Enter. The UEFI BIOS Event log interface is displayed. 3. Navigate the interface by pressing the following keys, and then check details by selecting each item. • ↑↓: Move keyboard focus •... -
Page 43: Customize Bios Defaults
• Total Memory Encryption setting change in UEFI BIOS • Memory Reference Code (MRC) change when UEFI BIOS update When memory retraining occurs, the screen might be blank. You might see the LED indicators on Esc, F1, and F4 blinking sequentially to indicate the progress. Do not press the power button to interrupt the process. Wait a few minutes until the logo screen is displayed. -
Page 44: Recover The Uefi Bios
• Go to and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen https://pcsupport.lenovo.com instructions to download and install the latest UEFI BIOS update package. Note: During the UEFI BIOS update process, MRC change might cause memory retraining. Memory retraining is a process to initialize the memory module and run diagnostic tests for the memory module in your computer. -
Page 45: Raid
• This feature will restore your computer to the Windows operating system preinstalled at the factory. Do not use this feature if a customized operating system is installed on your computer, otherwise the customized functions or applications cannot be restored. •... -
Page 46: Create Raid Volumes
a. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu. b. Select Config ➙ Storage ➙ VMD Controller ➙ On. c. Press F10 to save changes and exit. 2. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu. 3. -
Page 47: Reset Storage Drives To Non-Raid
Windows operating system. Before installing a particular Windows version, check the compatibility list for the Windows version. For details, go to https:// support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/windows-support Attention: • It is recommended that you update your operating system through official channels. Any unofficial update might cause security risks. - Page 48 • Go to and select the entry for your computer. Then, follow the on-screen https://pcsupport.lenovo.com instructions to download and install necessary drivers and software. ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 User Guide...
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Page 49: Chapter 6. Cru Replacement
If you intend on installing a CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU. -
Page 50: Replace A Cru
2. Click Power Options, and then click Choose what the power buttons do on the left pane. 3. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable at the top. 4. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes. 5. Clear the Turn on fast startup check box, and then click Save changes. To disable the built-in battery: 1. -
Page 51: Memory Module
Installation procedure Troubleshooting If the computer does not start up after you reinstall the base cover assembly, disconnect the ac power adapter and then reconnect it to the computer. Memory module Prerequisite Before you start, read and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Attention: Do not touch the contact edge of the memory module. - Page 52 Removal procedure Note: A Mylar film might cover the memory modules. To access the memory modules, peel off the film first. Installation procedure If you only install one memory module, install it in memory slot ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 User Guide...
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Page 53: Solid-State Drive And M.2 Solid-State Drive Bracket (For Selected Models)
Note: Memory module replacement might cause memory retraining. For details, see “Detect memory retraining (for Intel models only)” on page 36. M.2 solid-state drive and M.2 solid-state drive bracket (for selected models) Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices and print the following instructions. - Page 54 Depending on model, your computer might have two M.2-solid-state-drive slots. When you configure the M.2-solid-state-drive slot in the UEFI BIOS menu, ensure that you select the correct menu item. • Slot : NVMe0 • Slot : NVMe1 Special notices for M.2 solid-state drive thermal pad Before you replace a M.2 solid-state drive, observe the following tips to ensure you use the proper thermal pad: •...
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Page 55: Speaker Assembly
Notes: • The bracket is available for selected models. • For Lenovo supported M.2 solid-state drive Gen 4, only 4 TB models are dual-sided. Other models are single-sided. Removal procedure for M.2 solid-state drive Gen 4 and bracket (for selected models) -
Page 56: Wireless Wan Card (For Selected Models)
The following information is only for the computer with user-installable modules. Ensure that you use only a Lenovo-authorized wireless module specifically tested for this computer model. Otherwise, the computer will generate an error-code beep sequence when you turn on the computer. - Page 57 Removal procedure When installing: • Before installing a wireless WAN card, peel off the protection film (if any) on the thermal pad in the wireless WAN card slot. • Ensure you plug the blue cable into connector , the black/grey cable into connector , the white/grey cable into connector , and orange cable into connector...
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Page 59: Chapter 7. Help And Support
3. Wait until you are certain that all the liquid is dry before turning on your computer. How do I enter the UEFI BIOS Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter the menu? UEFI BIOS menu. © Copyright Lenovo 2023... - Page 60 Where can I get the latest device on page 41 and “Update UEFI BIOS” on page 38. drivers and UEFI BIOS? • Download from Lenovo Support Web site at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com To run LCD Self-Test: 1. Ensure that the computer is connected to the ac power adapter.
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Page 61: Error Messages
Error messages If you see a message that is not included in the following table, record the error message first, then shut down the computer and call Lenovo for help. See “Lenovo Customer Support Center” on page 59. Message Solution The computer turned off because the battery power is low. -
Page 62: Beep Errors
Beep errors Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black screen occurs with beeps from your computer. To decode the beep error with Lenovo SmartBeep technology: 1. Go to or scan the following QR Code. -
Page 63: Self-Help Resources
How to access? • https://www.lenovo.com/tips Troubleshooting and FAQ • https://forums.lenovo.com Accessibility information https://www.lenovo.com/accessibility • Use Lenovo recovery options. 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/ HowToCreateLenovoRecovery 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. • Use Windows recovery options. Reset or restore Windows 1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com... -
Page 64: Windows Label
In some cases, an earlier Windows version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windows Pro edition license downgrade rights. Call Lenovo If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center. Before you contact Lenovo Prepare the following before you contact Lenovo: 1. -
Page 65: 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 66: Purchase Additional Services
• Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of programs For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that apply to your Lenovo hardware product, go to: •... -
Page 67: Appendix A. Compliance Information
China only for India only Further compliance information related to your product is available at https://www.lenovo.com/compliance Locate the UltraConnect wireless antennas Your computer has an UltraConnect™ wireless antenna system. You can enable wireless communication wherever you are. © Copyright Lenovo 2023... - Page 68 The following illustration shows the antenna locations on your computer: Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary) Wireless LAN antenna (main) Wireless WAN antenna (main)* Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary)* * for selected models Operating environment Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft) Temperature •...
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Page 69: Appendix B. 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 70 Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. 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.