Lenovo X1 Nano Gen 1 User Manual

X1 Nano Gen 1 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

•Generic Safety and Compliance Notices

•Setup Guide

First Edition (November 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. GS- 35F-05925.

Contents

About this documentation . . . . . . . .iii Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1

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

Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Specifications . . . . . . . .	. .	.	. . . .	.	5
USB specifications . . . . .	. .	.	. . . .	.	5

Chapter 2. Get started with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Get started with your desktop . . . . . . . . . . 7

Manage networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . .	.	7
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	8
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . .	.	8
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	8
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . .	.	8
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . .	.	9
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . .		10
Use the multi-touch screen (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		11
Connect to an external display . . . . . . .		12

Chapter 3. Explore your computer . .	15
Use the Intelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . .	15
Use the P-to-P 2.0 charging function . . . . . .	15
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device . . . . .	16
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Purchase options . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Chapter 4. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Use the fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Set, change, and remove a password . . . .	18

Use Power Loss Protection function . . . . . . . 20

Chapter 5. Configure advanced

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu . . . . . . . . .	21
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . .	21
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . .	21
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . .	22
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . .	22

Chapter 6. CRU replacement . . . . .	23
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Disable the built-in battery. . . . . . . . . . .	23
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . .	24
2242 M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . .	25

Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . .	27
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . .	27
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . .	31
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . .	32
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . .	33

Appendix A. Ergonomic

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Appendix B. Compliance

information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Appendix C. Notices and

trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

ii X1 Nano Gen 1 User Guide

About this documentation

•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 https:// pcsupport.lenovo.com.

iii

iv X1 Nano Gen 1 User Guide

Chapter 1. Meet your computer

Front view

Microphone	Camera
ThinkShutter (Camera cover)	Touch screen*
Speaker	TrackPoint® pointing stick

Fingerprint reader

Trackpad

TrackPoint buttons

* for selected models

ThinkShutter

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

2 X1 Nano Gen 1 User Guide

Side view

Audio connector	Power connector
Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB-C®)	Power button	™

Chapter 1. Meet your computer 3

Bottom view

Emergency-reset hole

Speaker

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.

Rear view

Nano-SIM-card tray*

4 X1 Nano Gen 1 User Guide

* for selected models

Specifications

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

USB specifications

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

Connector name

Description

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

• USB 2.0 connector

• USB 3.2 connector Gen 1

• USB 3.2 connector Gen 2

•USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector

•USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector

• Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C)

• Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB-C)

Statement on USB transfer rate

•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 https:// www.lenovo.com/accessories.

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	5
3.2 Gen 2	/ 3.1 Gen 2	10
3.2 Gen 2	× 2	20

Chapter 1. Meet your computer 5

USB device	Data rate (Gbit/s)
Thunderbolt 3 connector (USB-C)	40
Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB-C)	40

6 X1 Nano Gen 1 User Guide

Chapter 2. Get started with your computer

Get started with your desktop

Launch an app

•Use the super key (with the Windows logo) or open the Activities menu on the top left and type in the name of the application you want to launch.

•Click the "show application" menu (For the Fedora operating system, you can see the menu after opening Activities menu) on the lower left and type in the name of the application you want to launch.

Launch settings

Select the system menu arrow on the top right and click on Settings

Get support

•For the Ubuntu operating system, see the Ubuntu documentation site at https://help.ubuntu.com/lts/ ubuntu-help/index.html.

•For the Fedora operating system, see the Fedora project wiki at https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fedora_ Project_Wiki.

•The Gnome desktop is installed by default and is designed to be simple and easy to use. Details on using Gnome are available by launching the Help application or online at https://help.gnome.org/users/.

Manage networks

Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wired or wireless network.

Connect to Wi-Fi networks

1. Click the system menu arrow on the top right. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.

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

Airplane mode

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

To enable or disable the Airplane mode:

1.Use the system menu drop down (top right) and choose Settings.

2.Click the Wi-Fi option.

3.Turn on or turn off the Airplane mode switch.

Interact with your computer

Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.

Use the camera

•Take pictures or record videos by using the Cheese application. 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 camera-required feature from the app.

Note: IR function is currently limited in Linux. Make sure the regular camera mode is selected if you see gray lines.

Use the keyboard shortcuts

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

Fn+Spacebar

Fn+B

Enable / disable speakers

Decrease volume

Increase volume

Enable / disable microphones

Darken display

Brighten display

Manage external displays

Enable / disable wireless

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

Toggle keyboard backlight

Break operation

8 X1 Nano Gen 1 User Guide

Fn+K

Fn+P

Fn+S

Fn+4

Fn+Left arrow key Fn+Right arrow key

Scroll contents

Pause operation

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

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.

Chapter 2. Get started with your computer 9

+ 35 hidden pages