Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme User manual

P1 Gen 2 and X1 Extreme
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 63
Safety and Warranty Guide
Setup Guide
First Edition (July 2019)
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Contents
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Chapter 1 Meet your computer 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features and specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Statement on USB transfer rate . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2 Get started with your
computer 11
Get started with Windows 10 . . . . . . . . . 11
Windows account . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Windows user interface . . . . . . . . . . 12
Windows label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to the wired Ethernet . . . . . . . 13
Connect to Wi-Fi networks. . . . . . . . . 13
Use Lenovo Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Interact with your computer . . . . . . . . . . 15
Use the keyboard shortcuts . . . . . . . . 16
Use the TrackPoint pointing device . . . . . 17
Use the trackpad . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Use the multi-touch screen . . . . . . . . 21
Use the Intelligent Cooling feature . . . . . . 23
Use multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Use audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connect to an external display . . . . . . . 24
Use Lenovo Pen Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 3 Explore your computer 29
Manage power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Check the battery status . . . . . . . . . 29
Charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Check the battery temperature . . . . . . . 29
Maximize the battery life . . . . . . . . . 29
Set power button behaviors . . . . . . . . 29
Set the power plan . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Transfer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device. . . . 30
Use a media card or smart card . . . . . . . 30
Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Use the factory color calibration feature (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Purchase options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Chapter 4 Secure your computer
and information 33
Lock the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Use passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Password types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Set, change, and remove a password . . . . 35
Use Power Loss Protection function (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Use the fingerprint reader . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Use face authentication (for selected models) . . . 37
Use firewalls and antivirus programs. . . . . . . 37
Chapter 5 Configure advanced
settings 39
UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
What is UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Enter the UEFI BIOS menu . . . . . . . . . 39
Navigate in the UEFI BIOS interface . . . . . 39
Change the startup sequence . . . . . . . 39
Set the system date and time. . . . . . . . 40
Update UEFI BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
What is RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Storage drive requirements for RAID levels . . 40
Enter the Intel RST configuration utility . . . . 41
Create RAID volumes . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Delete RAID volumes . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reset storage drives to non-RAID . . . . . . 42
Rebuild RAID 1 volumes. . . . . . . . . . 42
Recovery information . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Restore system files and settings to an earlier
point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Restore your files from a backup . . . . . . 43
Reset your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Use advanced options . . . . . . . . . . 43
Windows automatic recovery. . . . . . . . 43
Create and use a recovery USB device . . . . 44
Install Windows 10 and drivers . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 6 CRU replacement 47
What are CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery. . . . 47
Replace a CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Memory module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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M.2 solid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Chapter 7 Help and support 57
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . 57
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Beep errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Self-help resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Call Lenovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Before you contact Lenovo . . . . . . . . 61
Lenovo Customer Support Center . . . . . . 61
Purchase additional services. . . . . . . . . . 62
Appendix A Important safety
information 63
Appendix B Accessibility and
ergonomic information 77
Appendix C Supplemental
information about the Ubuntu operating
system 81
Appendix D Compliance
information 83
Appendix E Notices and
trademarks 97
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About this documentation
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, 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://
support.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 computer
Front
For non-touch model
For touch model
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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 Camera 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 37.
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 Camera 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 21.
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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 times: 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” on page 36.
3. Trackpad Perform finger touch and all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the
trackpad” on page 19.
4. TrackPoint® pointing device Perform all the functions of a traditional mouse. See “Use the TrackPoint pointing
device” on page 17.
* for selected models
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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, do one of the following:
Use a qualified HDMI 2.0 cable instead of an HDMI 1.4 cable.
Change the HDMI standard of the HDMI connector from 2.0 to 1.4. To change
the HDMI standard, enter the UEFI BIOS menu (see “Enter the UEFI BIOS
menu” on page 39), and then configure HDMI Mode Select in the Config
menu.
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4. mini Ethernet connector Connect your computer to a local network through the mini Ethernet connector on
your computer with an Ethernet cable. To attach an Ethernet cable to your
computer, you need an Ethernet extension adapter. The Ethernet extension
adapter is available as an option and shipped with some computer models. You
can purchase one from Lenovo at https://www.lenovo.com/accessories.
5. 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. Smart-card slot* Use smart cards for authentication, data storage, and application processing.
Within large organizations, you might also use smart cards for strong security
authentication of single sign-on (SSO). See “Use a media card or smart card” on
page 30.
2. Media-card slot Insert a flash media card for data access or storage. See “Use a media card or
smart card” on page 30.
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, do the following:
1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See “Enter the UEFI BIOS menu” on page 39.
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 33.
* for selected models
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Bottom
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
Dimensions
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)
Maximum heat output
(depending on the model) 135 W (460 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 System.
Memory
For P1 Gen 2: Double data rate 4 (DDR4) error correction code (ECC) dual inline
memory modules (DIMMs) or DDR4 non-ECC DIMMS
For X1 Extreme: DDR4 non-ECC 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
Mini Ethernet connector
Smart-card slot*
Two USB 3.1 connectors Gen 1 (including one Always On USB 3.1 connector
Gen 1)
Two Thunderbolt 3 connectors (USB-C)
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Security features
Face authentication*
Fingerprint reader
Password
Security-lock slot
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)*
Wireless features Bluetooth
Wireless LAN
Others Camera*
Microphones
* 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)
3.1 Gen 1 5
3.1 Gen 2 10
3.2 20
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Chapter 2 Get started with your computer
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
To use the Windows operating system, a user account is required. 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 ➙ Family & 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. Documents Open the Documents 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 menu
Click the Start button.
Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.
Access Control Panel
Open the Start menu and click Windows System ➙ 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 mini Ethernet connector on your computer with an
Ethernet cable.
To attach an Ethernet cable to your computer, you need an Ethernet extension adapter. The Ethernet
extension 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 to connect to. Provide required information if needed.
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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 makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience with your
computer.
Note: The available features vary depending on the computer model.
System Update
Download and install firmware and driver updates to keep your computer up-to-date. You can configure
the options to install updates automatically when available.
Hardware Settings
Configure intelligent settings of the following hardware to make your computer smarter to use:
– Always On USB
– Battery
– Camera
– Computer display
– Keyboard
– Microphone
– Speakers
– Trackpad
– TrackPoint
Health & Support
Monitor your computer health and get personalized support of your computer. You can:
– Scan the computer hardware and diagnose hardware problems.
– Look up computer warranty status (online).
– Access User Guide.
– Read tips and tricks articles customized for your computer.
Lenovo Wi-Fi Security
Protect your computer from malicious Wi-Fi networks.
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