In today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging to balance work and personal responsibilities. You may have a busy schedule that leaves little time for computer usage or other responsibilities. If you own a ThinkPad computer, however, you can use its special features to streamline your workflow and make tasks easier to perform. There are many different ways to turn on your ThinkPad device and unlock its hidden potential. Users of the device must first set up their account before using it for the first time. Users must activate their new ThinkPad by registering it with Lenovo’s website and providing their contact information, serial number, and other details necessary for setup. Once activated, users can begin exploring the many useful features of this laptop computer. The following are some helpful tips on how to turn on your ThinkPad:
How To Turn On Your Thinkpad?
1. Power Cycle:
If a device is not turning on, power it off and back on again, then check for any updates to the operating system before continuing.
2. Use The Touchpad:
One way to turn on your ThinkPad is by using the touchpad. You can use this method to quickly access some of the hidden functions, such as turning on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connections if those are available or manually signing into your Google account if you have one installed on your ThinkPad computer.
3. Press And Hold The Three-Dot Menu Button:
The ThinkPad’s menu button is located on the bottom right of the keyboard. You can press and hold this button to access different functions within the operating system, such as turning on or off Wi-Fi connections, your webcam, or other hidden features.
4. Press And Hold Fn + W:
If you want to turn on your wireless signal connection, press and hold the “Fn” key (usually located in between “Ctrl” and “Alt”) along with another function key (usually between “Esc” and “Tab”); this key combination is called FN Key+W. This method works for most Lenovo ThinkPad computers, as well as several other brands of computers that include this feature.
5. Press And Hold Fn + F9:
If your ThinkPad computer doesn’t have a wireless connection but does have a modem, you can turn on the modem with this method by pressing and holding the Fn key along with the “F9” function key. This key combination is called FN Key+F9.
6. Press And Hold Fn + F10:
In the same way, you turned on your wireless connection, press and hold the “Fn” key (usually between “Ctrl” and “Alt”) along with another function key (usually between “Esc” and “Tab”) to turn on your GPS data connection, which is usually necessary to use this computer while traveling or in other situations that require access to online maps or GPS information. This method works for most Lenovo ThinkPad computers, as well as several other brands of computers that include this feature.
7. Press And Hold The Fn Key And Press F1:
When using your ThinkPad, pressing this rather complex combination of keys should always get you into the Settings menu regardless of what you are trying to do within Windows 10 or another software program such as Word or Internet Explorer when you press these keys at the same time. This is also one way to get into BIOS Setup when using a Lenovo ThinkPad model laptop computer.
Tap And Hold The Esc Key
1. Tap And Hold The Escape Key
Press the Esc key on your laptop keyboard to turn off the computer. To turn it back on, press the Esc key again until Windows boots up.
2. Power On With A Fingerprint Or Smartcard Reader
Power on with a fingerprint or smartcard reader by placing a finger or smartcard over them while pressing down on the power button of your ThinkPad computer and closing the lid. The machine will automatically display a fingerprint scanner or smartcard reader prompt to enable you to log in with an existing fingerprint, private smartcard, or PIN code before booting up your computer system. There is also a method for power-on with fingerprint security as follows:
3. Power On With A Fingerprint Or Smartcard Reader
Power on with a fingerprint or smartcard reader by placing a finger or smartcard over the fingerprint or smartcard reader while pressing down on the power button of your ThinkPad computer and closing the lid. The machine will automatically display a fingerprint scanner or smartcard reader prompt which is a convenience to access your system faster. You can also use this method if you are told to do so by your IT personnel.
4. Power On With Lenovo’s Power Manager Software
Power on with Lenovo’s power manager software (available for download) by downloading the software from www.lenovo-thinkcentre.com/powermanager and installing it in your computer from there using only one USB flash drive based Windows operating system (such as Windows 7, 8, 10, etc.). Users may also install it in their computers through an extraction tool located at http://www-307f7efb-a1f1-11e0-9a08-005056810017/solution_flex-clone_download_tool/downloads#metaprime, however, this should be done only when prompted to do so by IT personnel and should not be done otherwise as this could cause damage to your computer if installed incorrectly.
5. Power On With A Fingerprint Or Smartcard Reader
Power on with a fingerprint or smartcard reader by placing a finger or smartcard over the fingerprint or smartcard reader while pressing down on the power button of your ThinkPad computer and closing the lid. The machine will automatically display a fingerprint scanner or smartcard reader prompt which is a convenience to access your system faster. You can also use this method if you are told to do so by your IT personnel.
6. Power On With A Fingerprint Or Smartcard Reader
Power on with a fingerprint or smartcard reader by placing a finger or smartcard over the fingerprint or smartcard reader while pressing down on the power button of your ThinkPad computer and closing the lid. The machine will automatically display a fingerprint scanner or smartcard reader prompt which is a convenience to access your system faster. You can also use this method if you are told to do so by your IT personnel.
Press The Spacebar Twice.
- Press and release the Power button.
- Press any key, and the ThinkPad will boot to a screen with a message stating that “The system is starting.” Press Spacebar again to move forward.
- The BIOS screen will be displayed showing a variety of settings. You should select the Enable Secure Boot option and select your Startup options. (refer to http://www-307f7efb-a1f1-11e0-9a08-005056810017/solution_flexclone_download_tool/downloads#metaprime)
- Select the “Power on” option and select your preferred connection method (USB keyboard or Integrated web camera). The ThinkPad logo should appear onscreen for about 1 second before it blacked out and went back to the BIOS screen successfully! Congratulations!!
Summary
The keyboard is a useful tool to help you turn on your ThinkPad computer. The Esc key can be used to exit any applications that are currently open, such as your web browser or email program. The Windows key is used to sign in, log in, and navigate the operating system. The Lenovo button is commonly used to open system settings, such as volume control, brightness, and network connections. Finally, the Spacebar can be pressed twice to quickly turn on your computer.