Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 & L16 Gen 2 Setup Guide
Get Started
This section provides initial setup guidance for your Lenovo ThinkPad laptop.
Connecting Adapters
The following adapters may be used for connecting external displays:
- Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter [adapter]
- Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter [adapter]
- Lenovo HDMI to VGA Adapter [adapter]
Note: Availability of specific adapters may vary by model.
Follow the diagrams to connect your laptop to power and external devices.
Diagram Description: A laptop is shown with arrows indicating connections. The power adapter connects to the laptop. External display adapters connect to the laptop's USB-C port, and then a display cable connects to the adapter.
Overview
This section provides an overview of the key features of the ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 and ThinkPad L16 Gen 2.
ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 / ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 Features
Login: Press the power button to log in to your computer [login icon].
Mouse Navigation: Navigate using the integrated TrackPoint or a traditional mouse [mouse icon].
NFC: Near Field Communication capabilities are available [NFC icon].
Fingerprint Reader: For secure login [fingerprint icon].
Touchpad: Multi-touch gesture support [touchpad icon].
Ports and Connectivity
Your laptop features various ports for connectivity:
- HDMI [HDMI icon]
- USB-A [USB-A icon]
- USB-A (Always On USB) [USB-A icon]
- Nano SIM [SIM icon]
- USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4) [USB-C icon]
Refer to the User Guide for detailed information on USB transfer rates.
Software Features
Copilot in Windows
Access Copilot in Windows for AI-powered assistance [AI icon].
Note: This function might not be available in all countries or regions.
Lenovo Commercial Vantage
Use Lenovo Commercial Vantage to adjust device settings and check for system updates [settings icon].
Diagram Description: A laptop screen displays the "Vantage" application interface, suggesting system management.
Lenovo View
Lenovo View offers several enhancements:
- Video Enhancer: Improves video quality [video icon].
- Background Removal: Removes or blurs the background during video calls [person icon with background removed].
- Privacy Guard: Protects your screen from shoulder surfing [shield icon].
- Posture Warning: Alerts you to maintain proper posture while using the laptop [person icon with posture warning].
Connecting to Networks
Connecting to any wireless network will increase the product's energy consumption.
Wi-Fi Connection
- Click the quick settings area on the taskbar [settings icon].
- For Wi-Fi settings, click the right arrow to see available networks [arrow icon].
- Select a network and provide necessary information to connect.
Clicking the Wi-Fi icon again will disconnect the network.
Cellular Network Connection (for selected models)
To connect to a 4G or 5G cellular data network, ensure you have a WWAN card, a SIM card, or an installed eSIM profile.
- Click the network icon [network icon].
- Select the cellular network icon from the list.
- Provide necessary information to connect.
Clicking the cellular network icon again will disconnect the network.
Important Power Note
Disabling the operating system's sleep setting will result in higher energy consumption. It is recommended to keep the sleep setting enabled to automatically switch the product into standby mode.
Radio Frequency and Power Specifications (EU/UK)
This radio equipment operates with the following frequency bands and maximum radio-frequency power:
| Technology | Frequency [MHz] / band | Maximum Transmit Power |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN 802.11b/g/n/ax/be | 2400 - 2483.5 | < 20 dBm |
| Bluetooth BR/EDR/LE | < 23 dBm | |
| WLAN 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be | 5150 - 5350; 5470 - 5725 | < 23 dBm |
| WLAN 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be | 5725 - 5875 | < 13.98 dBm |
| WLAN 802.11a/ax/be | 5945 - 6425 | < 23 dBm |
| WWAN UMTS | 1/3/8 | < 25.2 dBm |
| WWAN LTE | 1/3/7/8/20/28/34/38/40/41/42/43 | < 25 dBm |
| WWAN LTE HPUE | 41 | < 26.5 dBm |
| NFC | 13.56 | < -5.31 dBA/m @10m |
Note: Not all wireless modes/bands may be enabled depending on your product configuration. Usage of this device is limited to indoor locations in the bands 5150 - 5350 MHz and 5945 - 6425 MHz.
Coin-cell Battery Notice
Battery Type: CR2016
Nominal Voltage: 3.0Vdc
The product contains non-replaceable coin-cell batteries [battery icon ?].
The non-rechargeable battery is not to be recharged. Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage or explosion resulting in chemical burns.
WARNING
- INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery [⚠️].
- DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.
- A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns [?] in as little as 2 hours.
- KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH of CHILDREN [?].
- Seek immediate medical attention [⚕️] if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.
Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death. Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate. If the coin-cell battery is swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, call a local poison control center for treatment information.
