Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9, ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 User Guide [en, sh]

X1 Carbon Gen 9 and X1 Yoga Gen 6 User Guide

Read this first

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

• Safety and Warranty Guide

• Setup Guide

•

Generic Safety and Compliance Notices

First Edition (February 2021)

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Contents

Discover your Lenovo notebook. . . . . iii

Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

USB specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Chapter 2. Get started with your

computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Access networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . . 9

Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . . 9

Connect to a cellular network (for selected

models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Turn on the Airplane mode. . . . . . . . . 10

Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 10

Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 10

Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 12

Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Use the touch screen (for selected models) . . 14

Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 16

Get to know YOGA modes . . . . . . . . . . 17

Use Lenovo Integrated Pen (for ThinkPad X1 Yoga

Gen 6 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 21

Lenovo apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Smart features (for selected models). . . . . . . 21

Intelligent cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 24

Charge the computer . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Change the power settings . . . . . . . . 26

Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Set up a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . 27

Set up an NFC connection (for selected

models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Purchase accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Chapter 4. Secure your computer

and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Protect your privacy (for selected models) . . . . 31

Protect data against power loss (for selected

models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

UEFI BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 33

Associate your fingerprints with passwords

(for selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chapter 5. Configure advanced

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. . . . . . . . . 35

Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 35

Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 35

Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 35

Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Restore system files and settings to an earlier

point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 36

Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 36

Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 36

Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 37

Install Windows 10 and drivers . . . . . . . . . 37

Chapter 6. CRU replacement . . . . . 39

CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 39

Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 40

M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Wireless WAN card (for selected models) . . . 42

Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 45

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 45

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 49

Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 50

Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 51

Appendix A. Accessibility and

ergonomic information . . . . . . . . 53

Appendix B. Compliance

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Appendix C. Notices and

trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Discover your Lenovo notebook

Thank you for choosing a Lenovo® notebook! 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 computer.

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

pcsupport.lenovo.com

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Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front view

ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6

IR camera* / Camera*

Microphones Power button with fingerprint reader

TrackPoint® pointing stick

Webcam privacy shutter

Speaker

NFC (near field communication) mark*

TrackPoint buttons Touch screen

Trackpad

* for selected models

Webcam privacy shutter

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

Speaker

Support Dolby Voice

, which delivers natural sound in conference calls, reduces listener fatigue, and sounds

stunningly clear to make meetings more productive.

Side view

USB-C® (Thunderbolt™ 4) power connector

USB 3.2 connector Gen 1

Audio connector

Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Security-lock slot

USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector

Lenovo Integrated Pen (for ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 only)

Nano-SIM-card tray

* for selected models

Bottom view

Emergency-reset hole

If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the power button, reset your computer:

1. Disconnect your computer from ac power.

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

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

Speaker

Specifications

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

USB specifications

Notes:

• Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.

• On very rare occasions, the USB-C compatible devices connected to the USB-C connector might interfere with the wireless features. If your computer cannot be connected to Wi-Fi or cellular network, or if your location cannot be pinpointed through the GPS function, detach the USB-C compatible devices from the USB-C connector.

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Connector name

• USB 2.0 connector

Description

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

•

• USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector

• USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector

•

USB 3.2 connector Gen 1

USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector

USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector

• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V and 1.5 A.

• Connect to an external display:

– USB-C to VGA: up to 1920 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz

– USB-C to DP: up to 5120 x 3200 pixels, 60 Hz

• Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to

www.lenovo.com/accessories

https://

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

USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector

USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector

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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer

Access networks

This section helps you connect to a wireless or wired network.

Connect to Wi-Fi networks

Click the network icon in the Windows® notification area, and then select a network for connection. Provide required information, if needed.

Connect to the wired Ethernet

To connect your computer to a local network, you need a Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter. Lenovo USBC to Ethernet Adapter is available as an option and shipped with some computer models. You can purchase one from Lenovo at https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.

Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)

To connect a 4G or 5G cellular data network, you must have a wireless wide area network (WWAN) card and a nano-SIM card installed. The nano-SIM card might come with your computer by countries or regions. If no nano-SIM card is shipped, you will need to purchase one from authorized service carriers.

Depending on model, your computer might have no WWAN card installed. For installation procedures of the WWAN card, see “Wireless WAN card (for selected models)” on page 42.

Notes:

• The 4G or 5G cellular service is provided by authorized mobile service carriers in some countries or regions. You must have a cellular plan from a service carrier to connect to the cellular network. The cellular data plan might vary by location.

• Network connection speeds might also vary by location, environment, network conditions and other factors.

To establish a cellular connection:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Turn over the computer to prevent the nano-SIM card from falling.

3. Locate the nano-SIM card slot and insert the nano-SIM card as shown. Note the orientation of the card and ensure that it is seated correctly.

4. Turn over the computer and turn it on.

5. Click the network icon, and then select the cellular network icon information, if needed.

Turn on the Airplane mode

When the Airplane mode is enabled, all wireless features are disabled.

1. Click the action center icon

2. Click Airplane mode to turn on the Airplane mode.

in the Windows notification area.

Interact with your computer

Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.

Use the keyboard shortcuts

The special keys on the keyboard help you work more effectively.

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Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function of F1–F12 function keys.

FnLock indicator on: standard function

FnLock indicator off: special function

Enable / disable speakers

Decrease volume

Increase volume

Enable / disable microphones

Darken display

Brighten display

Manage external displays

Enable / disable airplane mode

Open / collapse notification center

Answer incoming calls

This function only works with some apps, such as Skype for Business 2016 and Microsoft Teams 1.0.

By default, the function works with Skype for Business 2016. You can change the default setting on the Vantage app.

Decline incoming calls

This function only works with some apps, such as Skype for Business 2016 and Microsoft Teams 1.0.

By default, the function works with Skype for Business 2016. You can change the default setting on the Vantage app.

Note: You can also press F11 to hang up ongoing calls on Skype for Business

2016.

Customize the function of this key on the Vantage app

Open Snipping Tool

Toggle keyboard backlight

Break operation

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Pause operation

Scroll contents

Send system request

Enter sleep mode

To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button.

Go to beginning

Go to end

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

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. The higher the pressure applied, the faster the pointer moves.

TrackPoint buttons

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The left-click button and right-click button correspond to the left and right buttons on a traditional mouse. Press and hold the dotted middle 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.

Disable the TrackPoint pointing device

The TrackPoint pointing device is active by default. To disable the device:

1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Mouse.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to disable TrackPoint.

Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap

Note: Ensure that the new cap has grooves

a .

Use the trackpad

You can use the trackpad to perform all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse.

Use the trackpad

Left-click zone

Right-click zone

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Use the touch gestures

Tap once to select or open an item.

Two-finger zoom in or zoom out. Scroll through items.

Open the task view to see all open windows. Show the desktop.

Tap twice quickly to display a shortcut menu.

Notes:

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

• Some gestures are not available if the last action was done from the TrackPoint pointing device.

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

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

For more gestures, see the help information of the pointing device.

Disable the trackpad

The trackpad is active by default. To disable the device:

1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Touchpad.

2. In the Touchpad section, turn off the Touchpad control.

Use the touch screen (for selected models)

If your computer display supports the multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen with simple touch gestures.

Note: Some gestures might not be available when you are using certain apps.

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Tap once to single click Tap twice quickly to double-click

Tap and hold to right-click

Zoom out Zoom in

Swipe from the left: view all open windows

Slide to scroll through items

Swipe from the right: open action center

Swipe downwards shortly: show title bar

Swipe downwards: close the current app

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Discover your Lenovo notebook

Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front view

Side view

Bottom view

Specifications

USB specifications

Chapter 2. Get started with your computer

Access networks

Connect to Wi-Fi networks

Connect to the wired Ethernet

Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)

Turn on the Airplane mode

Interact with your computer

Use the keyboard shortcuts

Use the TrackPoint pointing device

Use the trackpad

Use the touch screen (for selected models)