Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook User Guide

Read this first

Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the following:

• Appendix A “Important safety information” on page 25

• Safety and Warranty Guide

• Setup Guide

First Edition (October 2020)

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. GS35F-05925.

Contents

Discover your Chromebook . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Chapter 1. Meet your Chromebook . . . 1

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 6

Chapter 2. Explore your

Chromebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Charge your Chromebook. . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Lock your Chromebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) . . . 8

Navigate your user interface . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 10

Set up a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . 10

Change the display language. . . . . . . . 10

Change input methods . . . . . . . . . . 10

Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Shut down your Chromebook . . . . . . . 12

Interact with your Chromebook. . . . . . . . . 12

Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 12

Use the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 14

Use the multi-touch screen . . . . . . . . 15

Use Lenovo Garaged USI Pen (for selected

models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Get to know your Chromebook modes . . . . 18

Chapter 3. Help and support . . . . . 21

What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Disabling the built-in battery . . . . . . . . 21

Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 23

Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 23

Get help from Google . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Appendix A. Important safety

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Appendix B. Accessibility and

ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 39

Appendix C. Compliance and TCO

Certified information. . . . . . . . . . 41

Appendix D. Notices and

trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Discover your Chromebook

Thank you for choosing a Lenovo Chromebook™! 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.

• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, software programs, and user interface instructions might not be applicable to your Chromebook.

• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. To get the latest documentation, go to

pcsupport.lenovo.com

https://

Chapter 1. Meet your Chromebook

Front

1. Microphones Capture or record sound.

2. ThinkShutter

3. Camera

4. Multi-touch screen

5. Lenovo Garaged USI Pen* See “Use Lenovo Garaged USI Pen (for selected models)” on page 17.

Slide ThinkShutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.

Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the app Launcher. The indicator next to the camera is on when the camera is in use.

If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camerarequired feature from the app.

Enable you to use your Chromebook with simple touch gestures. See “Use the multi-touch screen ” on page 15.

* for selected models

Base

1. Microphone* Capture or record sound.

Take pictures or record videos by clicking Camera from the app Launcher. The indicator next to the camera is on when the camera is in use.

2. World-Facing camera* If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video

conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camerarequired feature from the app.

3. Fingerprint reader*

4. Touchpad

5. TrackPoint

pointing device

* for selected models

Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the touchpad” on page 13.

Perform all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the TrackPoint pointing device” on page 14.

Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook User Guide

Left

1. Power connector (USB-C®)

• Charge your Chromebook.

• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V and 3 A.

• Transfer data at USB 3.2 speed, up to 10 Gbps.

• Connect to an external display:

– USB-C to VGA: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 Hz – USB-C to DP: 3840 × 2160 pixels, 60 Hz

• Connect to USB-C accessories to expand Chromebook functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.

2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors

3. Audio connector

4. microSD card slot

5. Speaker

Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories might not work correctly.

Connect to USB-compatible devices, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB storage device, or USB printer.

• Connect headphones with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to listen to the sound from the Chromebook.

• Connect a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to listen to the sound from the Chromebook or talk with others.

Note: The audio connector does not support standalone external microphones.

Insert a microSD card for data access or storage.

Enable you to experience high-quality sound.

Chapter 1. Meet your Chromebook 3

Right

1. Speaker Enable you to experience high-quality sound.

When you open the Chromebook display, the Chromebook automatically starts. If

2. Power button

3. Volume button Increase / decrease the volume.

4. HDMI™ connector

it does not work, press the power button. The power button also can be used to put your Chromebook to sleep mode or wake up the Chromebook.

Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.

5. USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector

6. Security-lock slot

• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V and 3 A.

• Transfer data at USB 3.2 speed, up to 10 Gbps.

• Connect to an external display:

– USB-C to VGA: 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 Hz – USB-C to DP: 3840 × 2160 pixels, 30 Hz or 3840 × 2160 pixels, 60 Hz

• Connect to USB-C accessories to expand Chromebook functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.

Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories might not work correctly.

Lock your Chromebook to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock. See “Lock your Chromebook” on page 8.

4 Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook User Guide

Features and specifications

For detailed specifications of your Chromebook, go to https://psref.lenovo.com.

• Length: 307.56 mm (12.11 inches)

Dimensions

• Width: 212.1 mm (8.35 inches)

• Thickness: 15.9 mm (0.63 inches) to 18.25 mm (0.72 inches)

Maximum heat output

(depending on the model)

Power source (ac power adapter)

Memory Double data rate 4 (DDR4), on-board memory

Storage device

Display

Keyboard

• 45 W (154 Btu/hr)

• 65 W (222 Btu/hr)

• Sine-wave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz

• Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz

• Embedded Multi Media Card (eMMC) 5.1*

• M.2 solid-state drive*

• Brightness control

• Color display with In-Plane Switching (IPS) or Organic Light-Emitting Diode

(OLED) technology

• Display size: 337.82 mm (13.3 inches)

• Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels or 3840 x 2160 pixels

• Multi-touch technology

• Function keys

• Six-row keyboard

• Touchpad

• TrackPoint pointing device

Connectors and slots

Security features

• Audio connector

• microSD card slot

• Security-lock slot

• One HDMI connector

• One power connector (USB-C)

• One USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector

• Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectors

• Security-lock slot

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)*

• ThinkShutter

Chapter 1. Meet your Chromebook 5

Wireless features

Others

• Bluetooth

• Wireless LAN

• Camera

• World-Facing camera*

• Microphone*

• Speakers

* 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 below for each corresponding device.

USB device Data rate (Gbit/s)

3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1

3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2

3.2 Gen 2 × 2

6 Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook User Guide

Chapter 2. Explore your Chromebook

Charge your Chromebook

CAUTION: All plugs must be firmly and securely inserted into receptacles.

Note: To maximize the life of the battery, once the battery is fully charged, it must discharge to 94% or lower

before it will be allowed to recharge again.

Lock your Chromebook

Lock your Chromebook to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible security cable lock.

Note: You are responsible for evaluating, selecting, and implementing the locking device and security feature. Lenovo makes no comments, judgments, or warranties about the function, quality, or performance of the locking device and security feature. Cable locks for your product are available from Lenovo at

smartfind.lenovo.com

https://

Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models)

If your Chromebook comes with a fingerprint reader, you can use the fingerprint reader to enroll your fingerprints. After enrollment, you can tap your finger on the fingerprint reader to log in to Chromebook.

Enroll your fingerprints

1. Click the setting icon in the system tray.

2. Select People ➙ Security and sign-in.

3. Enter your password.

4. Click Set up and then click Add Fingerprint.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the enrollment.

6. Click the lock icon in the system tray.

Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook User Guide

Maintain the fingerprint reader

To ensure that the fingerprint reader works correctly, do not:

• Scratch the surface of the reader with anything hard.

• Use or touch the reader with a wet, dirty, wrinkled, or injured finger.

Navigate your user interface

1. Search box and the app Launcher

2. Launcher button

3. Shelf

4. System tray

• Type the name of your device, app, or Web page in the search box.

• Click any app shown in the app Launcher to open the app quickly.

Open the search box and the app Launcher.

Pin your frequently used apps or Web pages to the shelf for easy access.

Manage network connections, updates, and settings. By default, network connection status, battery status, and the time are displayed.

Chapter 2. Explore your Chromebook 9

Connect to Wi-Fi networks

1. Click the network icon in the system tray. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.

2. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.

Set up a Bluetooth connection

You can connect all types of Bluetooth-enabled devices to your Chromebook, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a smartphone, or speakers. To ensure successful connection, place the devices at most 10 meters (33 feet) from your Chromebook.

1. Click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. A list of available Bluetooth devices is displayed.

2. Select a Bluetooth device, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Change the display language

When starting your Chromebook for the first time, you are prompted to select the display language. This setting can be changed if you need to use a different language.

1. Click the setting icon in the system tray, and then click Advanced ➙ Languages and input.

2. In the Languages section, click

top.

Notes:

• If the language you want to use is not shown in the list, click Add languages.

• You need to sign out and then sign in for the changes to take effect.

• Each signed-in user can set their own display language.

next to the language that you want to use, and then click Move to the

Change input methods

You might need to add an input method to type text in a particular language and switch between input methods.

Add an input method

1. Click the setting icon in the system tray, and then click Advanced ➙ Languages and input.

2. In the Input method section, click Manage input methods, and then select input methods as you prefer.

Switch between input methods

You can press Ctrl + Space to switch to your previous input method, and press Ctrl + Shift + Space to switch between available input methods, or you can switch between input methods by doing the following:

1. Click the setting icon in the system tray, and then click Advanced ➙ Languages and input.

2. In the Input method section, click the name of the input method to enable it.

Use multimedia

Use your Chromebook with the built-in components (camera, speakers, and audio features) or connected external devices (an external projector, monitor, and HDTV).

Use audio

To enhance your audio experience, connect speakers, headphones, or a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch), 4-pole plug to the audio connector.

Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook User Guide

To play a local audio or video file:

1. Click the Launcher button, and then click

2. Click Files.

3. Choose a local audio or video file, and then open it in the media player.

To adjust the speaker volume, click the system tray, and then adjust the volume bar.

to display the full app Launcher.

Use the camera

You can use the built-in camera to take photos or record videos. The indicator next to the camera turns on when the camera is in use.

To take photos or record videos:

1. Click the Launcher button, and then click

2. Click Camera.

3. To take photos, click the camera icon. If you want to record videos, click Video to switch to the video mode.

If you use other programs that provide features such as photographing, video capturing, and video conference, the camera starts automatically when you enable the camera-required feature.

to display the full app Launcher.

Connect to an external display

Connect your Chromebook to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your workspace.

To connect to an external display:

1. Connect the external display to an appropriate video connector on your Chromebook.

2. Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.

3. Turn on the external display.

Supported resolution

The following table lists the supported maximum resolution of the external display.

Connect the external display to Supported resolution

the USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels / 60 Hz

the HDMI connector

To change display settings:

1. Click the setting icon in the system tray, and then click Device ➙ Displays.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the display settings as you prefer.

Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels / 30 Hz

Set the power plan

For ENERGY STAR® compliant Chromebooks, the following power plan takes effect when your Chromebooks have been idle for a specified duration:

Chapter 2. Explore your Chromebook 11

Table 1. Default power plan (when plugged into ac power)

• Turn off the display: After seven minutes

• Put the Chromebook into sleep: After 30 minutes

To reset the power plan to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving:

1. Click the setting icon in the system tray, and then click Device ➙ Power.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as you prefer.

Shut down your Chromebook

When you finish working with your Chromebook, shut it down to save power.

• Click

in the system tray.

• Press the power button.

Interact with your Chromebook

This section introduces various ways to interact with your Chromebook.

Use the keyboard shortcuts

The function keys on the keyboard help you work more easily and effectively.

Go to the previous page.

Go to the next page.

Refresh your current page.

Make the current window full screen.

Open the task view to see all your open windows.

Darken the display.

Brighten the display.

Mute the speakers.

Decrease the speaker volume.

Increase the speaker volume.

Lock the screen.

Your Chromebook also supports some key combinations.

Ctrl +

Alt +

L +

Ctrl + Alt + ? View all keyboard shortcuts.

Take a screenshot.

Switch the letter case between the upper case and lower case.

Lock the screen.

12 Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook User Guide

To change the keyboard settings:

1. Click the setting icon in the system tray, and then click Device ➙ Keyboard.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as you prefer.

Use the touchpad

The entire touchpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the touchpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse.

Use the touch gestures

Tap

Tap anywhere on the touchpad with one finger to select or open an item.

Two-finger tap

Tap anywhere on the touchpad with two fingers to display a shortcut menu.

Two-finger scroll

Put two fingers on the touchpad and move them in the vertical or horizontal direction. This action enables you to scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.

Two-finger zoom out

Put two fingers on the touchpad and move them closer together to zoom out.

Two-finger zoom in

Put two fingers on the touchpad and move them farther apart to zoom in.

Chapter 2. Explore your Chromebook 13

Swipe three fingers down

Put three fingers on the touchpad and move them down to open the task view.

Swipe three fingers up

Put three fingers on the touchpad and move them up to show the current window.

Notes:

• When using two or more fingers, ensure that you position your fingers slightly apart.

• Some gestures are only available when you are using certain apps.

• If the touchpad surface is stained with oil, turn off the Chromebook first. Then, gently wipe the touchpad surface with a soft and lint-free cloth moistened with lukewarm water or computer cleaner.

To change the settings:

1. Click the setting icon in the system tray, and then click Device ➙ Mouse and touchpad.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as you prefer.

If Enable tap-to-click is turned on, you can tap or press the touchpad. Otherwise, you can only press the touchpad to achieve the clicking function of a traditional mouse.

Use the TrackPoint pointing device

The TrackPoint pointing device enables you to perform all the functions of a traditional mouse, such as pointing, clicking, and scrolling.

Use the TrackPoint pointing device

14 Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook User Guide

1. Pointing stick

Use your index finger or middle finger to apply pressure to the pointing-stick nonslip cap in any direction parallel to the keyboard. The pointer on the screen moves accordingly but the pointing stick itself does not move. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves.

2. Left-click button

Press to select or open an item.

3. Right-click button

Press to display a shortcut menu.

4. Middle button

Press and hold the dotted middle button while applying pressure to the pointing stick in the vertical or horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.

To change the settings:

1. Click the setting icon in the system tray, and then click Device ➙ Mouse and touchpad.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as you prefer.

Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap Note: Ensure that the new cap has grooves

a .

Use the multi-touch screen

Your Chromebook display supports the multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen with simple touch gestures.

Note: Some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use.

Chapter 2. Explore your Chromebook 15

+ 43 hidden pages