Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 User manual

X1 Extreme Gen 5 / P1 Gen 5
Linux User Guide

Read this first
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the
follo ing:
• Safety and Warranty Guide
• Setup Guide
• Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
Second Edition (July 2022)
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Contents
bout this documentation . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Meet your computer . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Side vie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
USB connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2. Get started with your
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Get started ith your desktop . . . . . . . . . . 7
Manage net orks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect to Wi-Fi net orks. . . . . . . . . . 7
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Interact ith 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 . . . . . . . 13
Lenovo Precision Pen 2 (for selected models) . . . 13
Chapter 3. Explore your computer . . 17
Use the Intelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . . 17
Use the P-to-P 2.0 charging function . . . . . . 17
Set the po er plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device . . . . . 18
Enabling Nvidia proprietary drivers in Fedora (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Purchase options . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 4. Secure your computer
and information . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use the fingerprint reader (for selected models) . . 21
Use pass ords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Pass ord types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set, change, and remove a pass ord . . . . 23
Use Po er Loss Protection function (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 5. Configure advanced
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu . . . . . . . . . 25
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 25
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 25
Detect memory retraining . . . . . . . . . 26
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 26
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 6. CRU replacement . . . . . 27
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Disable the built-in battery. . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
M.2 solid-state drive and M.2 solid-state drive
bracket (for selected models). . . . . . . . 31
Speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Wireless WAN card and ireless WAN card
bracket (for selected models). . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 7. Help and support . . . . . 39
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 39
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 43
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 44
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 45
ppendix . Compliance
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
ppendix B. Notices and
trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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bout this documentation
• Illustrations in this documentation might look different from your product.
• Depending on the model, some optional accessories, features, soft are programs, and user interface
instructions might not be applicable to your computer.
• Documentation content is subject to change ithout notice. To get the latest documentation, go to https://
pcsupport.lenovo.com.
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Chapter 1. Meet your computer
Front
Infrared camera* / Camera* Webcam privacy shutter
Microphone Po er button ith fingerprint reader
Speaker TrackPoint® pointing stick
Trackpad TrackPoint buttons
Touch screen* NFC (near field communication) mark*
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* for selected models
Webcam privacy shutter
Slide the ebcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy.
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Side view
Po er connector USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector
Audio connector SD card reader
Nano-SIM-card tray USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
Al ays on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Security-lock slot
* for selected models
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Bottom
Emergency-reset hole
If the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the po er button, reset your
computer:
1. Disconnect your computer from ac po er.
2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole to cut off po er supply temporarily.
3. Connect your computer to ac po er and then turn on your computer.
C UTION:
When the computer is operating, it should be placed on a hard and flat surface with its bottom area
not in contact with user’s bare skin. Under normal operating conditions, the temperature of the
bottom surface will remain within an acceptable range as defined in IEC 62368-1, but such
temperatures can still be high enough to cause discomfort or harm to the user if directly touched for
over one minute at a time. s such, it is recommended that users avoid prolonged direct contact with
the bottom of the computer.
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USB connectors
Note: Depending on the model, some USB connectors might not be available on your computer.
Connector name Description
• USB 2.0 connector
• USB 3.2 connector Gen 1
• USB 3.2 connector Gen 2
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-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector
• USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector
• Charge USB-C compatible devices ith 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 2880 pixels, 60 Hz
• Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer
functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://
.lenovo.com/accessories.
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 ill vary and ill be slo er than the data rate listed
belo 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
4 Gen 2 × 2 20
4 Gen 3 × 2 40
Thunderbolt 3 40
Thunderbolt 4 40
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Chapter 2. Get started with your computer
Get started with your desktop
Launch an app
• Use the super key ( ith the Windo s logo) or open the Activities menu on the top left and type in the
name of the application you ant to launch.
• Click the "sho application" menu (For the Fedora operating system, you can see the menu after opening
Activities menu) on the lo er left and type in the name of the application you ant to launch.
Launch settings
Select the system menu arro 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 iki at https://fedoraproject.org/ iki/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 orld through a ired or ireless net ork.
Connect to Wi-Fi networks
1. Click the system menu arro on the top right. A list of available ireless net orks is displayed.
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2. Select a net ork available for connection. Provide required information, if needed.
irplane mode
When the Airplane mode is enabled, all ireless features are disabled.
To enable or disable the Airplane mode:
1. Use the system menu drop do n (top right) and choose Settings.
2. Click the Wi-Fi option.
3. Turn on or turn off the irplane mode s itch.
Interact with your computer
Your computer provides you various ays 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
hen the camera is in use.
• If you use other apps that support photographing, video chatting, and video conference, the camera starts
automatically hen 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 ork 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
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Open Snipping Tool
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Toggle keyboard backlight (for selected models)
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Break operation
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Pause operation
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Scroll contents
+
Send system request
+
Enter sleep mode
To ake up the computer, press Fn or the po er 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
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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 hile applying pressure to the pointing stick in the vertical or
horizontal direction. Then, you can scroll through the document, Web site, or apps.
Replace the pointing-stick nonslip cap
Note: Ensure that the ne cap has grooves a.
Use the trackpad
The entire trackpad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the trackpad to perform
all the pointing, clicking, and scrolling functions of a traditional mouse. Tap on the surface of the trackpad
ith one finger to perform the left-click action, ith t o fingers to perform the right-click action.
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Use the touch gestures
Tap
Tap any here on the trackpad ith one finger to select or open an
item.
Two-finger tap
Tap any here on the trackpad ith t o fingers to display a shortcut
menu.
Two-finger scroll
Put t o fingers on the trackpad 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 t o fingers on the trackpad and move them closer together to
zoom out.
Two-finger zoom in
Put t o fingers on the trackpad and move them farther apart to zoom
in.
Notes:
• When using t o or more fingers, ensure that you position your fingers slightly apart.
• Some gestures are not available if the last action as done from the TrackPoint pointing device.
• Some gestures are only available hen you are using certain apps.
• If the trackpad surface is stained ith oil, turn off the computer first. Then, gently ipe the trackpad
surface ith a soft and lint-free cloth moistened ith luke arm ater or computer cleaner.
For more gestures, see the help information of the pointing device.
Use the multi-touch screen (for selected models)
If your computer display supports the multi-touch function, you can navigate the screen ith simple touch
gestures.
Note: Some gestures might not be available depending on the app you use.
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Tap once
• From the Start menu: Open an app or item.
• From the desktop: Select an app or item.
• In an open app: Perform an action such as Copy, Save, and
Delete, depending on the app.
Tap twice quickly
Open an app or item from the desktop.
Tap and hold
Open a shortcut menu.
Slide
Scroll through items, such as lists, pages, and photos.
Drag an item to the location you want
Move an object.
Move two fingers closer together
Zoom out.
Move two fingers farther apart
Zoom in.
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Tips
• Turn off the computer before cleaning the multi-touch screen.
• Use a dry, soft, and lint-free cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton to remove fingerprints or dust from the
multi-touch screen. Do not apply solvents to the cloth.
• The multi-touch screen is a glass panel covered ith a plastic film. Do not apply pressure or place any
metallic object on the screen, hich might damage the touch panel or cause it to malfunction.
• Do not use fingernails, gloved fingers, or inanimate objects for input on the screen.
• Regularly calibrate the accuracy of the finger input to avoid a discrepancy.
Connect to an external display
Connect your computer to a projector or a monitor to give presentations or expand your orkspace.
Connect to a wired display
1. Connect the external display to an appropriate video connector on your computer.
2. Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the external display.
If your computer cannot detect the external display, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click
Display settings.
Set the display mode
Press or and then select a display mode of your preference.
Change display settings
1. Right-click a blank area on the desktop and select Display settings.
2. Select the display that you ant to configure.
3. Change display settings of your preference.
You can change the settings for both the computer display and the external display. For example, you can
define hich one is the main display and hich one is the secondary display. You also can change the
resolution and orientation.
Note: If you set a higher resolution for the computer display than the external display, only part of the screen
can be displayed on the external display.
Lenovo Precision Pen 2 (for selected models)
Depending on the model, your computer might come ith a Lenovo Precision Pen 2 (a rechargeable stylus
pen). The pen enables you to rite and dra in a natural manner. To purchase the pen, go to https://
.lenovo.com/accessories.
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Pen overview
1 Pen cap 2 LED indicator
3 Upper button 4 Lo er button
5 Tip
Notes:
• Depending on the model, the pen might look slightly different from the illustrations in this topic.
• The default function of each button might vary in different apps.
• The pen contains sensitive electronic components. Dropping it may cause damage.
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