Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 User manual

P1 Gen 3/X1 Extreme Gen 3
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 61
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
First Edition (August 2020)
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Contents
About this docu entation . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your co puter . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 2. Get started with your
co puter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 11
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 11
Connect to a cellular network (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Use Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 13
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 15
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Use the multi-touch screen . . . . . . . . 18
Use the Intelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . 20
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 20
Use Lenovo Pen Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 3. Explore your co puter . . 25
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Check the battery status and temperature. . . 25
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maximize the battery life . . . . . . . . . 25
Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 25
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device. . . . 26
Use a media card . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Use the factory color calibration feature (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 4. Accessories . . . . . . . . 29
Purchase options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 5. Secure your co puter
and infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 33
Use Power Loss Protection function . . . . . . . 34
Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) . . 34
Use face authentication (for selected models) . . . 35
Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 35
Chapter 6. Configure advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu . . . . . . . . . 37
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 37
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 37
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 38
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
What is RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Storage drive requirements for RAID levels . . 38
Enter the Intel RST configuration utility . . . . 39
Create RAID volumes . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delete RAID volumes . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Reset storage drives to non-RAID . . . . . . 40
Rebuild RAID 1 volumes. . . . . . . . . . 40
Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Restore system files and settings to an earlier
point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 41
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 41
Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 41
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 41
Install Windows 10 and drivers . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 7. CRU replace ent . . . . . 45
What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 45
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Wireless WAN card (for selected models) . . . 47
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Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 8. Help and support . . . . . 55
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 55
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 59
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 59
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 60
Appendix A. I portant safety
infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Appendix B. Accessibility and
ergono ic infor ation . . . . . . . . 75
Appendix C. Supple ental
infor ation about the Linux operating
syste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Appendix D. Co pliance
infor ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Appendix E. Notices and
trade arks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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About this docu entation
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, and software programs might not be
available on your computer.
• Depending on the version of operating systems and programs, some user interface instructions might not
be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change without notice. Lenovo makes constant improvements on the
documentation of your computer, including this User Guide. To get the latest documentation, go to https //
pcsupport.lenovo.com.
• Microsoft® makes periodic feature changes to the Windows® operating system through Windows Update.
As a result, some information in this documentation might become outdated. Refer to Microsoft resources
for the latest information.
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Chapter 1. Meet your co puter
Front
For non-touch odel
For touch odel
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1. Microphones* Capture or record sound.
2. Infrared LED*
Emit infrared (IR) light.
Note: Do not block the IR light-emitting diode (LED). Otherwise, the IR function
might not work.
3. Camera with IR function*
• Take pictures or record videos by clicking Ca era from the Start menu. The
indicator next to the camera is on when the camera is in use.
• Log in to your computer with face authentication. See “Use face authentication
(for selected models)” on page 35.
• 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.
4. ThinkShutter* Slide ThinkShutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect
your privacy.
5. Camera*
Take pictures or record videos by clicking Ca era from the Start menu. 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.
6. Multi-touch screen Enable you to use your computer with simple touch gestures. See “Use the multi-
touch screen” on page 18.
* for selected models
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Base
1. Power button
Press to turn on the computer or put the computer to sleep mode.
To turn off the computer, open the Start menu, click Power, and then select
Shut down.
The indicator in the power button shows the system status of your computer.
• Blinking for three ti es: The computer is initially connected to power.
• On: The computer is on.
• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode.
• Blinking rapidly: The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode.
• Blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode.
2. Fingerprint reader Log in to your computer with enrolled fingerprints. See “Use the fingerprint reader
(for selected models)” on page 34.
3. Trackpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the
trackpad” on page 16.
4. TrackPoint® pointing device Perform all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the TrackPoint pointing
device” on page 15.
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Left
1. Power connector Connect to ac power through an ac power adapter.
2. Thunderbolt ™ 3 connectors
(USB-C™)• Charge your computer.
• Charge USB-C compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V
and 3 A.
• Transfer data at Thunderbolt 3 speed, up to 40 Gbps.
• Connect to an external display
– USB-C to VGA 1900 x 1200 pixels, 60 Hz
– USB-C to DP 3840 x 2160 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.
Note: When the battery power is below 10%, the connected USB-C accessories
might not work correctly.
3. HDMI™ connector Connect to a compatible digital audio device or video monitor, such as an HDTV.
The HDMI connector on your computer supports the HDMI 2.0 standard by
default. If you connect an external display to your computer through the HDMI
connector with an HDMI 1.4 cable, the external display might not work. In this
case, use a qualified HDMI 2.0 cable instead of an HDMI 1.4 cable.
4. Audio connector
• Connect headphones with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to listen to the
sound from the computer.
• Connect a headset with a 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) and 4-pole plug to listen to the
sound from the computer or talk with others.
Note: This connector does not support standalone external microphones.
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Right
1. Nano-SIM-card tray* Use the Nano Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card to connect to a wireless-
WAN network. See “Connect to a cellular network (for selected models)” on page
12.
2. Media-card slot Insert a flash media card for data access or storage. See “Use a media card” on
page 26.
3. USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
storage device, or USB printer.
4. Always On USB 3.1 connector
Gen 1
With the Always On USB feature enabled, the Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen
1 can charge a USB-compatible device when the computer is on, off, in sleep
mode, or in hibernation mode.
Notes:
• By default, Always On USB is enabled and Charge in Battery Mode is
disabled in UEFI BIOS.
• When the computer is off or in hibernation mode, and Charge in Battery Mode
is disabled in UEFI BIOS, ensure that you have connected the computer to ac
power.
To enable the Always On USB feature
1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See “Enter the UEFI BIOS menu” on page 37.
2. Click Config ➙ USB ➙ Always On USB to enable the Always On USB
feature.
5. Security-lock slot Lock your computer to a desk, table, or other fixtures through a compatible
security cable lock. See “Lock the computer” on page 31.
* for selected models
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Botto
1. 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.
2. Speakers Enable you to experience high-quality sound.
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Features and specifications
Di ensions
• Width 361.8 mm (14.2 inches)
• Depth 245.7 mm (9.7 inches)
• Thickness
– Non-touch models 18.4 mm (0.72 inches)
– Touch models 18.7 mm (0.74 inches)
Maxi u heat output
(depending on the model) • 170 W (580 Btu/hr)
Power source (ac power
adapter)
• 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
Microprocessor To view the microprocessor information of your computer, right-click the Start
button and then click Syste .
Me ory • Double data rate 4 (DDR4) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)
Storage device • M.2 solid-state drive
Display
• Brightness control
• Color display with In-Plane Switching (IPS) or Organic Light-Emitting Diode
(OLED) technology
• Display size 396.24 mm (15.6 inches)
• Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels or 3840 x 2160 pixels
• Multi-touch technology*
• hybrid graphics
Keyboard
• Function keys
• Six-row keyboard or six-row keyboard with backlight
• Trackpad
• TrackPoint pointing device
Connectors and slots
• ac power connector
• Audio connector
• HDMI connector
• Media-card slot
• Nano-SIM-card tray*
• Two USB 3.1 connectors Gen 1 (including one Always On USB 3.1 connector
Gen 1)
• Two Thunderbolt 3 connectors (USB-C)
Security features
• Face authentication*
• Fingerprint reader
• Password
• Security-lock slot
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)*
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Wireless features
• Bluetooth
• Wireless LAN
• Wireless WAN
Others • Camera*
• Microphones
* for selected models
State ent 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 5
3.2 Gen 2 / 3.1 Gen 2 10
3.2 Gen 2 × 2 20
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Chapter 2. Get started with your co puter
Get started with Windows 10
Learn the basics of Windows 10 and start working with it right away. For more information about Windows
10, see the Windows help information.
Windows account
A user account is required to use the Windows operating system. It can either be a Windows user account or
a Microsoft account.
Windows user account
When you start Windows for the first time, you are prompted to create a Windows user account. This first
account you created is of the “Administrator” type. With an Administrator account, you can create additional
user accounts or change account types by doing the following
1. Open the Start menu and select Settings ➙ Accounts ➙ Fa ily & other users.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Microsoft account
You can also log in to the Windows operating system with a Microsoft account.
To create a Microsoft account, go to the Microsoft sign-up page at https //signup.live.com and follow the on-
screen instructions.
With a Microsoft account, you can
• Enjoy one-time signing in if you are using other Microsoft services, such as OneDrive, Skype, and Outlook.
com.
• Sync personalized settings across other Windows-based devices.
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Windows user interface
1. Account Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out from the current account.
2. Docu ents Open the Docu ents folder, a default folder to save your received files.
3. Pictures Open the Pictures folder, a default folder to save your received pictures.
4. Settings Launch Settings.
5. Power Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep mode.
6. Start button Open the Start menu.
7. Windows Search Type what you are looking for in the search box and get search results from your
computer and the Web.
8. Task View Display all opened apps and switch among them.
9. Windows notification area Display notifications and status of some features.
10. Battery status icon Display power status and change battery or power settings. When your computer
is not connected to ac power, the icon changes to .
11. Network icon Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status. When
connected to a wired network, the icon changes to .
12. Action center Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to some
features.
Open the Start enu
• Click the Start button.
• Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.
Access Control Panel
• Open the Start menu and click Windows Syste ➙ Control Panel.
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• Use Windows Search.
Launch an app
• Open the Start menu and select the app you want to launch.
• Use Windows Search.
Windows label
Your computer might have a Windows 10 Genuine Microsoft label affixed to its cover depending on the
following factors
• Your geographic location
• Edition of Windows 10 that is preinstalled
Go to https //www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Hardware.aspx for illustrations of the various types of
Genuine Microsoft labels.
• In the People’s Republic of China, the Genuine Microsoft label is required on all computer models
preinstalled with any version of Windows 10.
• In other countries and regions, the Genuine Microsoft label is required only on computer models licensed
for Windows 10 Pro.
The absence of a Genuine Microsoft label does not indicate that the preinstalled Windows version is not
genuine. For details on how to tell whether your preinstalled Windows product is genuine, refer to the
information provided by Microsoft at https //www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/default.aspx.
There are no external, visual indicators of the Product ID or Windows version for which the computer is
licensed. Instead, the Product ID is recorded in the computer firmware. Whenever a Windows 10 product is
installed, the installation program checks the computer firmware for a valid, matching Product ID to complete
the activation.
In some cases, an earlier Windows version might be preinstalled under the terms of the Windows 10 Pro
license downgrade rights.
Connect to networks
Your computer helps you connect to the world through a wired or wireless network.
Connect to the wired Ethernet
Connect your computer to a local network through the Thunderbolt 3 connectors (USB-C) on your computer
with a Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter.
The Lenovo USB-C 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 Wi-Fi networks
1. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area. A list of available wireless networks is displayed.
2. Select a network available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.
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Connect to a cellular network (for selected odels)
If your computer has a wireless wide area network (WAN) card and a nano-SIM card installed, you can
connect to a cellular data network and get online using the cellular signal.
Note: The 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.
To establish a cellular connection
1. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole in the tray 1. The tray ejects. Then, slide the tray out of the
computer. Install a nano-SIM card into the tray 2 with the metal contacts facing downward. Insert the
tray into the nano-SIM-card slot until it is seated it is secured in place 3. If a nano-SIM card is installed,
skip this step.
2. Click the network icon in the Windows notification area, and then select the cellular network icon from
the list.
3. Provide required information, if needed.
Use Lenovo Vantage
The preinstalled Lenovo Vantage is a customized one-stop solution to help you maintain your computer with
automated updates and fixes, configure hardware settings, and get personalized support.
Access Lenovo Vantage
Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage. You also can type Lenovo Vantage in the search box.
To download the latest version of Lenovo Vantage, go to Microsoft Store and search by the app name.
Key features
Lenovo Vantage enables you to
• Know the device status easily and customize device settings.
• Download and install UEFI BIOS, firmware, and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date.
• Monitor your computer health, and secure your computer against outside threats.
• Look up warranty status (online).
• Access User Guide and helpful articles.
Notes:
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• The available features vary depending on the computer model.
• Lenovo Vantage makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience with your
computer. The description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface.
Interact with your co puter
Your computer provides you various ways to navigate the screen.
Use the keyboard shortcuts
The special keys on the keyboard help you work more easily and effectively.
1. Windows logo key
Open the Start menu.
For information about using this key with other keys, see the Windows help
information.
2. Caps Lock key
Switch the letter case between the upper case and lower case.
When the key indicator is on, you can type uppercase letters.
3. F1–F12 function keys
Invoke the special function printed as an icon on each key or standard function.
To choose whether to invoke the special function or standard function
1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.
2. Click Keyboard or Lenovo - Keyboard Manager and select the option of
your preference.
Switch the function of the F1–F12 keys between the standard function and special
function printed as an icon on each key.
When the Fn Lock indicator is on
• Press F1-F12 to use the standard function.
• Press Fn+F1-F12 to use the special function.
When the Fn Lock indicator is off
• Press Fn+F1-F12 to use the standard function.
• Press F1-F12 to use the special function.
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Mute or unmute the speakers.
When the key indicator is on, the speakers are muted.
If you mute the speakers and turn off your computer, the speakers remain muted
when you turn on your computer.
Decrease the speaker volume.
Increase the speaker volume.
Mute or unmute the microphones.
When the key indicator is on, the microphones are muted.
Darken the computer display.
Brighten the computer display.
Manage external displays.
Enable or disable the built-in wireless features.
Open or collapse the 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 Lenovo Vantage.
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 Lenovo Vantage.
Note: You can also press F11 to hang up ongoing calls on Skype for Business
2016.
Invoke the function defined by yourself.
You can define different functions for the F12 key on Lenovo Vantage.
Open the Snipping Tool program.
Fn+Spacebar Switch between different keyboard backlight statuses if your computer supports
keyboard backlight.
Fn+B Equal the Break key on a conventional external keyboard.
Fn+K Equal the ScrLK or Scroll Lock key on a conventional external keyboard.
Fn+P Equal the Pause key on a conventional external keyboard.
Fn+S Equal the SysRq key on a conventional external keyboard.
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