ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 and ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 User Guide

Overview

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


The illustration of the front view

Webcam privacy shutter Webcam privacy shutter

Slide the webcam privacy shutter left to cover the camera lens when not in use or in public network to prevent unauthorized access and enhance privacy.

Microphone Microphone

Turn on the microphone to capture sound and voice when it is used with an application program capable of handling audio.

Infrared camera Infrared camera

Use the infrared camera to take pictures, shot videos or scan barcodes in Camera or other application programs that provide features such as photographing, video capturing, and video conferences.

Touch screen Touch screen*

Interact with your computer through intuitive controls like tapping, swiping, pinching, and zooming. For more information about the frequently used touch gestures, see Use the touch screen (for selected models).

Power button with fingerprint reader Power button with fingerprint reader

Power on and log in to the computer with your fingerprint through the power button with fingerprint reader. For more information about fingerprints enrollment, see Log in with fingerprint recognition.

TrackPoint pointing stick 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. To know how it works with TrackPoint Three Buttons as a traditional mouse, see Use the TrackPoint pointing device.

NFC (near field communication) label NFC (near field communication) label*

Simply tap and connect your computer and another NFC-enabled device over a few centimeters or inches. To set up an NFC connection, see Set up an NFC connection (for selected models).

Haptic Touchpad Haptic Touchpad

Experience all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse through Haptic Touchpad. For more information about the Haptic Touchpad, see Use the Haptic Touchpad.

TrackPoint Three Buttons TrackPoint Three Buttons

The TrackPoint left button and TrackPoint right button correspond to the left and right buttons of a traditional mouse. Press and hold the TrackPoint center button while using your finger to applying pressure to the pointing stick in the vertical or horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps. For more information about the TrackPoint pointing device, see Use the TrackPoint pointing device.

* for selected models

Important information

Your computer contains magnets. Keep a safe distance away from devices and objects that might be affected by magnets, such as credit cards.

Illustration showing keep a safe distance away from devices and objects that might be affected by magnets

Have a quick glance at the left side of your computer.


The illustration of the left side view

HDMI connector HDMI™ connector

Connect your computer to external displays, projectors, or HDTVs through the HDMI connector. For more information about the external display connection, see Connect to an external display.

USB-C power connector (Thunderbolt 5) USB-C® power connector (Thunderbolt™ 5)

Experience ultra-high-speed data transfer, power delivery, or multi-device support through USB-C power connector. For more information about USB specifications, see USB specifications. For more information about power charging, see Manage power.

Audio connector Audio connector

Connect wired headphones, headsets, external speakers, or microphones for audio playback and recording through the audio connector.

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.

USB device Data rate (Gbps)
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
Thunderbolt 5 80 (Bidirectional bandwidth) / 120 (Bandwidth Boost)

Have a quick glance at the right side of your computer.


The illustration of the side view

SD card reader SD card reader

Insert an SD card to transfer data. To install or remove a SD card, see Use an SD card.

USB-C power connector (Thunderbolt 4) USB-C power connector (Thunderbolt 4)

Experience high-speed data transfer, power delivery, or multi-device support through the USB-C connector. For more information about USB specifications, see USB specifications.

USB-A connector (USB 10Gbps, Always On USB) USB-A connector (USB 10Gbps, Always On USB)

Charge smart phones, tablets, or other USB devices even when your computer is turned off, in sleep mode, or hibernating through the USB-A connector. For more information about USB specifications, see USB specifications.

Security slot Security slot

Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock. For more information about the security slot, see Lock the computer.

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.

USB device Data rate (Gbps)
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
Thunderbolt 5 80 (Bidirectional bandwidth) / 120 (Bandwidth Boost)

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


The illustration of the bottom view

Speaker Speaker

The built-in dual stereo speakers deliver clear, balanced audio for everyday tasks from streaming movies to video calls.

Emergency-reset hole 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:

Step 1. Disconnect your computer from ac power.

Step 2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to cut off power supply temporarily.

Step 3. Connect your computer to ac power and then turn on your computer.

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.