Lenovo T15 Gen 1 ThinkPad Laptop Instructions

: June 13, 2024
: Lenovo

Lenovo T15 Gen 1 ThinkPad Laptop Instructions

OVERVIEW

Product Overview

Smart card reader *
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
Ethernet (RJ-45)
Kensington Security Slot
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3
Side docking connector
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
microSD card reader

Notes:

Ports with * are only available on selected models
Optional nano-SIM card slot on the rear side (not shown on the sample product above)
The combination of 6 and 7 is side docking connector

PERFORMANCE

Processor

Processor Family
10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 / i7 Processor
Processor

Processor Name| Cores| Threads| Base Frequency| Max Frequency| Cache| Memory Support| Processor Graphics
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Core i5-10210U| 4| 8| 1.6GHz| 4.2GHz| 6MB| DDR4-2666| Intel UHD Graphics
Core i5-10310U| 4| 8| 1.7GHz| 4.4GHz| 6MB| DDR4-2666| Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-10510U| 4| 8| 1.8GHz| 4.9GHz| 8MB| DDR4-2666| Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-10610U| 4| 8| 1.8GHz| 4.9GHz| 8MB| DDR4-2666| Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-10710U| 6| 12| 1.1GHz| 4.7GHz| 12MB| DDR4-2666| Intel UHD Graphics
Core i7-10810U| 6| 12| 1.1GHz| 4.9GHz| 12MB| DDR4-2666| Intel UHD Graphics

Operating System

Operating System**

Windows® 10 Pro 64
Windows 10 Home 64
Linux
Ubuntu Linux
No operating system

Graphics

Graphics**

Graphics	Type	Memory	Key Features
Intel UHD Graphics	Integrated	Shared	DirectX® 12
NVIDIA® GeForce MX330	Discrete	2GB GDDR5	DirectX 12

Monitor Support

Monitor Support
Supports up to 3 independent displays (native display and 2 external monitors via HDMI®, USB-C® and Thunderbolt™).

HDMI supports up to 4096×2160@24Hz
USB-C supports up to 4096×2304@60Hz
Thunderbolt supports up to 4096×2304@60Hz

Chipset

Chipset
Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform

Memory

Max Memory[1]

Up to 40GB (8GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-2666
Up to 48GB (16GB soldered + 32GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-2666

Memory Slots
One memory soldered to systemboard, one DDR4 SO-DIMM slot, dual-channel capable
Memory Type[2]
DDR4-2666

Notes:

The max memory is based on the test results with current Lenovo® memory offerings. The system may support more memory as the technology develops.
Installed memory is actually 3200MHz but run at 2666MHz due to processor limitation.

Storage

Storage Support[1]
One drive, up to 128GB M.2 2242 SSD or 2TB M.2 2280 SSD, optional Intel Optane™ Memory integrated with SSD, M.2
Storage Type**

Disk Type	Interface	RPM	Security
M.2 2242 SSD	PCIe® NVMe®, PCIe 3.0 x2	–	–
M.2 2280 SSD	PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0 x4	–	Opal2
Intel Optane Memory with Solid State Storage, M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe, PCIe 3.0
x4	–	–

Notes:

The storage capacity supported is based on the test results with current Lenovo storage offerings. The system may support larger storage as the technology develops.

Removable Storage

Optical

None

Card Reader

MicroSD card reader

Multi-Media

Audio Chip
High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3287 codec

Speakers
Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby® Audio™

Microphone

Dual array microphone, far-field
No microphone

Camera**

HD 720p, with ThinkShutter, fixed focus
IR & HD 720p hybrid, with ThinkShutter, fixed focus
No camera

Battery

Battery
Integrated Li-Polymer 57Wh battery, supports Rapid Charge (charge up to 80% in 1hr) with 65W AC adapter

Max Battery Life[1]
MobileMark® 2014: 15.26 hr MobileMark 2018: 10.81 hr JEITA 2.0: 14.9 hr

Notes:

All battery life claims are approximate maximum and based on results using the MobileMark 2014, MobileMark 2018, JEITA 2.0, continuous 1080p video playback (with 150nits brightness and default volume level) or Google Power Load Test (PLT) battery-life benchmark tests. Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.

Power Adapter

Power Adapter**

45W USB-C (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
45W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
65W USB-C (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
65W USB-C (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
65W USB-C slim (2-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz
65W USB-C slim (3-pin) AC adapter, supports PD 3.0, 100-240V, 50-60Hz

Notes:

AC adapter offerings depend on the country.

DESIGN

Display

Display

Size| Resolution| Touch| Type| Brightness| Surface| Aspect Ratio| Contrast Ratio| Color Gamut| Viewing Angle| Key Features
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
15.6″| FHD (1920×1080)| None| IPS| 250 nits| Anti- glare| 16:9| 800:1| 45% NTSC| 170°| –
15.6″| FHD (1920×1080)| Multi- touch| IPS| 300 nits| Anti- glare| 16:9| 800:1| 45% NTSC| 170°| DC dimming
15.6″| UHD (3840×2160)| None| IPS| 500 nits| Anti- glare| 16:9| 1400:1| 100%Adobe® RGB| 170°| Dolby Vision™, DisplayHDR™ 400

Touchscreen

On-cell touch, supports 10-point touch
Non-touch

Notes:

California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee
In California, per state law, Lenovo charges an electronic waste recycling fee on this covered device at the time of sale of the product. For more information, go to https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Electronics/Consumer

Input Device

Keyboard
6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, numeric keypad

Keyboard Backlight

LED backlight
Non-backlight

UltraNav™
TrackPoint® pointing device and Mylar® surface multi-touch touchpad

Mechanical

Dimensions (WxDxH)
365.8 x 248 x 19.1 mm (14.40 x 9.76 x 0.75 inches)

Weight

Models	Weight
FHD non-touch models	1.81 kg (3.99 lbs)
FHD touch models	1.81 kg (3.99 lbs)
UHD models	1.74 kg (3.84 lbs)

Case Color
Black

Surface Treatment

ISO 22196 compliant anti-microbial surface treatment (not including keyboard, display, and display bezel)
Not anti-microbial surface treatment

Case Material
PPS / 50% GF (top), PC + ABS / Talc15 + magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), PA / 50% GF (bottom)

Notes:

The system dimensions and weight vary depending on configurations.

CONNECTIVITY

Network

Ethernet**

Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM (vPro models), 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on-LAN
Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V (non-vPro models), 1x RJ-45, supports Wake-on LAN

WLAN + Bluetooth®[1][2]

Intel Wi-Fi® 6 AX201, 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1
No WLAN and Bluetooth

WWAN**

Wireless WAN upgradable to 4G (with antenna ready)
Fibocom L850-GL, 4G LTE CAT9, M.2 card
Fibocom L860-GL-16, 4G LTE CAT16, M.2 card
No support

SIM Card

Gemalto eSIM
No SIM card inbox

NFC

Near Field Communication
No support

Notes:

Bluetooth 5.2 is hardware ready but may run at a lower version due to OS limitation
Wi-Fi 6 full features might be limited by country-level restrictions.
For non-WWAN model, it means the model is NOT WWAN upgradable.

Ports

Standard Ports

1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer, Power Delivery and DisplayPort™ 1.2)
1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3 (support data transfer, Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.2)
1x HDMI 1.4b
1x microSD card reader
1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
1x Side docking connector

**Optional Ports*****

1x Smart card reader
1x Nano-SIM card slot (WWAN support models)

Notes:

The transfer speed of following ports will vary and, depending on many factors, such as the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment, will be slower than theoretical speed.
USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps, formerly USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1): 5 Gbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps, formerly USB 3.1 Gen 2): 10 Gbit/s;
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps): 20 Gbit/s;
Thunderbolt 3/4: 40 Gbit/

Docking

Docking
Various docking solutions supported via side docking connector, Thunderbolt or USB-C.
For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad® T15 Gen 1

Monitor Cable

**Monitor Cable*****

Lenovo HDMI to VGA Monitor Adapter
Lenovo USB-C to VGA Adapter
Lenovo USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter
No monitor cable

SECURITY & PRIVACY

Security

Security Chip**

Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in chipset
Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
Disabled (in some regions)

Physical Locks
Kensington® Security Slot™

Smart Card Reader

Smart card reader
No smart card reader

Fingerprint Reader

Touch style fingerprint reader on palm rest, match-on-chip
No fingerprint reader

BIOS Security

Power-on password
Supervisor password
Hard disk password
Self-healing BIOS

Other Security

(Optional) ThinkShutter camera cover
(Optional) IR camera for Windows Hello

MANAGEABILITY

System Management

System Management[1]

Intel vPro
Non-vPro

Notes:

Intel vPro offers a superset of DASH’s defined capabilities.

SERVICE

Warranty

Base Warranty**

1-year depot service
1-year courier with 2-year system board service (Korea only)
1-year limited onsite service
1-year + 2-year depot service
1-year + 2-year limited onsite service
3-year (1-yr battery) depot service
3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
No base warranty

Notes:

More information of warranty policy, please access https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warranty

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Environment

Temperature

Operating: 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F)
Storage and transportation in original shipping package: -20°C (-4°F ) to 60°C (140°F)
Storage without package: 5°C (41°F) to 43°C (109°F)

Humidity

Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
Storage and transportation: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)

Altitude
Maximum altitude (without pressurization): 3048 m (10,000 ft)

Notes:

When you charge the battery, its temperature must be no lower than 10°C (50°F).

CERTIFICATIONS

Green Certifications

Green Certifications

EPEAT™ Gold
ENERGY STAR® 8.0
TCO Certified
RoHS compliant

Other Certifications

Mil-Spec Test
MIL-STD-810G military test passed

Feature with ** means that only one offering listed under the feature is configured on selected models. Feature with *** means that one or more offerings listed under the feature could be configured on selected models.
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